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Cadillac 2016 CTS Manual

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  • Page 2: Contents

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 contents introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 keys, doors, and windows . . . . . 28 seats and restraints . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 2 introduction introduction the names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, gm, the gm logo, cadillac, the cadillac emble...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 introduction 3 a circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “ do not, ” “ do not do this, ” or “ do not let this happen. ” symbols the vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instea...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 4 introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 6: In Brief

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 in brief 5 in brief instrument panel instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 initial drive information initial drive information . . . . . . . . . . 8 stop/start system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 6 in brief instrument panel.

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 in brief 7 1. Air vents 0 176 . 2. Turn signal lever. See turn and lane-change signals 0 159 . 3. Manual mode 0 202 (if equipped). 4. Instrument cluster 0 112 . 5. Windshield wiper/washer 0 105 . 6. Hazard warni...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 8 in brief 25. Electric parking brake (epb) switch. See electric parking brake 0 204 . Initial drive information this section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 in brief 9 press x twice quickly to release the trunk. Press 7 and release to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold 7 for more than three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press 7 again to cancel the panic al...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 in brief 11 v-series seat adjustment high performance seat 1. Feature select 2. Up 3. Rearward 4. Down 5. Forward . Move feature select (1) to display seat adjustments on the center stack. Press and release or h...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 12 in brief v-series bolster support 4 – way lumbar support to adjust lumbar support, if equipped: high performance seat . Press and release or hold feature select (1) to scroll to lumbar support on the center s...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 in brief 13 reclining seatbacks base seat to adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. High performance seat to adjust the seatback: ...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 14 in brief when easy exit options is enabled in the personalization menu, the seats will move rearward when the ignition is changed to off and driver door is opened within a short time. See memory seats 0 58 an...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 in brief 15 safety belts refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety belts 0 64 . . How to wear safety belts properly 0 65 . . Lap-shoulder belt 0 66 ....

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 16 in brief 4. Press o to deselect the mirror. See power mirrors 0 44 . Interior adjust the inside rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle. The mirror automatically dims to reduce the gla...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 in brief 17 interior lighting dome lamp to change the dome lamp settings, press the following: off : turns the lamp off, even when a door is open. Door : the lamp comes on when a door is opened. On : turns the l...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 18 in brief o : turns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the auto position after it is released. Turn to o again to reactivate the auto mode. Auto : automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, de...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 in brief 19 climate control buttons 1. Driver and passenger temperature controls 2. Fan control 3. Off (fan) 4. Driver and passenger heated and ventilated seats (if equipped) 5. Recirculation 6. Rear window defo...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 20 in brief see manual mode 0 202 . Starting the engine when first starting the vehicle, the engine idle speed will be elevated to allow the catalytic converter, an emissions control device, to quickly reach ope...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 in brief 21 (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press +res up to the second detent. Set − : press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to d...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 22 in brief vehicle. This can help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when driving in a forward gear. See front automatic braking (fab) system 0 234 . Lane keep assist (lka) if equipped, lka may help avoid ...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 in brief 23 rear vision camera (rvc) if equipped, rvc displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the center stack display when the vehicle is shifted into r (reverse) to aid with parking and low-speed bac...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 24 in brief . Inside the storage area under the armrest cover. . On the rear of the center console, if equipped. These outlets are powered while the vehicle is in on/run/start or acc/accessory mode, or until the...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 in brief 25 performance and maintenance traction control/ electronic stability control the traction control system (tcs) limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. St...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 26 in brief see tire pressure monitor system 0 294 . Engine oil life system the engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the change engine oil soon message when it is t...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 in brief 27 . Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. . Combine several trips into a single trip. . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same tpc spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. . Follow...

  • Page 29: Keys, Doors, And

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 28 keys, doors, and windows keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 keys, doors, and windows 29 this key, inside the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter, is used for the driver door, and rear folding seats. To remove the key, press the button on the side of the transmitter ne...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 30 keys, doors, and windows q (lock) : press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound on the second press to indicate locking. See vehicle personalization 0 147 . If the ...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 keys, doors, and windows 31 sounds and the turn signal lamps flash for 30 seconds, or until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle is started. X (remote trunk release) : press twice quickly to release the trunk. Keyl...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 32 keys, doors, and windows if passive locking is enabled, the doors may lock with the rke transmitter inside the vehicle. Do not leave the rke transmitter in an unattended vehicle. To customize the doors to aut...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 keys, doors, and windows 33 replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible. Battery replacement caution when replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your bod...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 34 keys, doors, and windows / (remote vehicle start) : this button will be on the rke transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start....

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 keys, doors, and windows 35 . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. . Turn the vehicle on and then back off. Conditions in which remote start will not work the remote start will not operate if any of the followin...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 36 keys, doors, and windows keyless access if equipped, use the keyless access system to lock and unlock the door. When the doors are locked and the rke transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door handle...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 keys, doors, and windows 37 3. Move the cap forward and press to snap the cap in place. 4. Release the door handle. Power door locks q (lock) : press to lock the doors. The indicator light in the switch will ill...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 38 keys, doors, and windows automatic door locks the doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of p (park). To unlock the doors: . Press k on a...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 keys, doors, and windows 39 if an inside rear door handle is being pulled at the same time the safety lock is deactivated, that door will remain locked and the indicator light may flash. Release the handle, then...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 keys, doors, and windows 41 after use, return to the stored position. Vehicle security this vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal. Vehicle alarm system t...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 42 keys, doors, and windows the vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key. If the driver door is opened without first unlocking with the rke transmitter, the horn will chirp and the ...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 keys, doors, and windows 43 vehicle. Only a correctly matched rke transmitter will start the vehicle. If the transmitter is ever damaged, you may not be able to start your vehicle. When trying to start the vehic...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 44 keys, doors, and windows power mirrors to adjust each mirror: 1. Press l (left) or r (right) to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up, down, ...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 keys, doors, and windows 45 vehicle is in r (reverse). This allows the curb to be seen when parallel parking. The mirror(s) return to the original position when: . The vehicle is shifted out of r (reverse), or r...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 46 keys, doors, and windows pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped. Power windows { warning childr...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 keys, doors, and windows 47 express window anti-pinch override { warning if express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damage...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 48 keys, doors, and windows press z { to activate the window lockout on the rear doors. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated. The rear door safety locks are also enabled. See safety l...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 keys, doors, and windows 49 to close the sunshade, use the handle to unhook and hold it while it retracts down. Roof sunroof if equipped, the sunroof will only operate when the ignition is in on/ run or acc/acce...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 50 keys, doors, and windows dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically ...

  • Page 52: Seats And

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 51 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 front seats power seat adjustment . . . . . . . . 54 lumbar adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 thi...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 52 seats and restraints head restraints if equipped with base seats, the vehicle ’ s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. If equipped with high performance seats, the ve...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 53 to adjust the head restraint forward and rearward, press the button located on the side facing of the head restraint and move it forward or rearward until the desired locking position is ...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 54 seats and restraints front seats power seat adjustment high performance seat to adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the seat by mo...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 55 . Press rearward (3) to make rearward adjustments of the selected feature. . Press down (4) to make downward adjustments of the selected feature. . Press forward (5) to make forward adjus...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 56 seats and restraints . Press and release or hold feature select (1) to scroll to upper back support on the center stack. . Press forward (5) or rearward (3) to adjust back support forward or rearward. Lumbar ...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 57 thigh support adjustment base seat if equipped, pull up on the lever. Then pull or push on the support to lengthen or shorten. Release the lever to lock in place. Reclining seatbacks base...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 58 seats and restraints { warning sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against ...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 59 manually recalling memory positions press and hold 1, 2, or b to manually recall the previously stored memory positions. Releasing 1, 2, or b before the stored positions are reached stops...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 60 seats and restraints heated and ventilated front seats { warning if you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a con...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 61 the auto heated seats feature will not activate that seat. The auto heated seats feature can be programmed to always be enabled when the vehicle is on. See vehicle personalization 0 147 ....

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 62 seats and restraints folding the seatback caution folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 63 { warning a safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously inju...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 64 seats and restraints seats are on high, the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes. Rear seat pass-through door the vehicle has a rear seat pass-through door in the center of the re...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 65 warning (continued) passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Always wear a safety belt, and check that all passenger(s) are restrain...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 66 seats and restraints it is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. There are important thing...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 67 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the b...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 68 seats and restraints 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Always stow the safety belt...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 69 safety belts when the forward vehicle speed exceeds the threshold for activation. The system also activates during emergency braking and/or sudden driving maneuvers and releases when driv...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 70 seats and restraints a pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 71 after a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer to...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 72 seats and restraints { warning you can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt, even with airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, not replace them. Al...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 73 where are the airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The driver ...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 74 seats and restraints rear seat driver side shown, passenger side similar the second row seat-mounted side impact airbags are in the sides of the rear seatback closest to the door. { warning if something is be...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 75 frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, in rear impacts, or in many side impacts. In addition, the vehicle has advanced technology frontal airbags. Advanced ...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 76 seats and restraints rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first and second rows. The rollover capable roof-r...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 77 warning (continued) the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after a moderate crash, there may be concealed damage...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 78 seats and restraints according to accident statistics, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in a correct child restraint for their weight and size. Whenever possible, children age 12 and un...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 79 senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front outboard passenger seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbags to be enabled, the on indicator will...

  • Page 81

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 80 seats and restraints child's size. It is better to secure a child restraint in a rear seat. If the off indicator is lit for an adult-sized occupant if a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard p...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 81 aftermarket equipment except when approved by gm for your specific vehicle. See adding equipment to the airbag-equipped vehicle 0 82 for more information about modifications that can affe...

  • Page 83

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 82 seats and restraints adding equipment to the airbag-equipped vehicle adding accessories that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end, or side sheet metal, may keep the airbag system from ...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 83 replacing airbag system parts after a crash { warning a crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your ...

  • Page 85

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 84 seats and restraints q: what is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should no...

  • Page 86

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 85 infants and young children everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 86 seats and restraints { warning children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front outboard seat...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 87 warning (continued) could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate child res...

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    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 88 seats and restraints warning (continued) restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or latch system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in...

  • Page 90

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 89 warning (continued) even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the front passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy und...

  • Page 91

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 90 seats and restraints this can be done as long as the booster seat can be positioned properly and there is no interference with the proper positioning of the lap-shoulder belt on the child. Make sure to follow...

  • Page 92

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 91 the child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top teth...

  • Page 93

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 92 seats and restraints the outboard lower anchors are behind the vertical openings in the seat trim. The top tether anchors are behind the rear seat, on the filler panel. Open the covers to access the anchors. ...

  • Page 94

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 93 warning (continued) wrapped around a child ’ s neck. If the shoulder belt is locked and tightened around a child ’ s neck, the only way to loosen the belt is to cut it. Buckle any unused ...

  • Page 95

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 94 seats and restraints 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: if the position you are using does not have a headrest or hea...

  • Page 96

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 95 at the latch path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. There should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement for proper installation. Replacing latch system parts afte...

  • Page 97

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 96 seats and restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, check if the correct buckle is being used. Position the release button on th...

  • Page 98

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 97 conditions. See passenger sensing system 0 77 and passenger airbag status indicator 0 119 . Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to the rear-facing ch...

  • Page 99

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 98 seats and restraints through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it cl...

  • Page 100

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 seats and restraints 99 and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on w...

  • Page 101: Storage

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 100 storage storage storage compartments storage compartments . . . . . . . 100 instrument panel storage . . . . 100 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 102

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 storage 101 cupholders cupholders in the front center console have a power retractable cover. Push the handle forward to express open. Pull the handle rearward to express close. The power cover will operate when...

  • Page 103

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 102 storage if equipped, press the top of the door to open the storage area on the rear of the center console. If equipped, there is a power outlet inside. Additional storage features cargo tie-downs the cargo t...

  • Page 104: Instruments And

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 103 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 104 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 105 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 105 horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 105

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 104 instruments and controls vehicle reminder messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 vehicle speed messages . . . . . 147 washer fluid messages . . . . . . 147 vehicle personalization vehicle persona...

  • Page 106

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 105 steering wheel controls the infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. See "steering wheel controls" in the infotainment manual. Heated steering wheel ...

  • Page 107

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 106 instruments and controls heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. See electrical system overload 0 280 . Wiper parking if the ignition is put in off while the wipers are on lo, hi, or int, they will i...

  • Page 108

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 107 { warning in freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. Wiper-activated ...

  • Page 109

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 108 instruments and controls . Inside the storage area on the rear of the center console, if equipped. These outlets are powered while the vehicle is in on/run/start or acc/accessory mode, or until the driver do...

  • Page 110

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 109 an indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use. The light comes on when the ignition is in on/run/start, equipment requiring less than 150 watts is plugged into the o...

  • Page 111

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 110 instruments and controls the operating temperature is − 20 °c ( − 4 °f) to 60 °c (140 °f) for the charging system and 0 °c (32 °f) to 35 °c (95 °f) for the phone. { warning remove all metal objects from the ...

  • Page 112

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 111 warning lights, gauges, and indicators warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Payi...

  • Page 113

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 112 instruments and controls instrument cluster base level with auto stop.

  • Page 114

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 113 uplevel, balanced configuration shown.

  • Page 115

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 114 instruments and controls reconfigurable instrument cluster the uplevel cluster display layout can be changed. Balanced configuration the balanced configuration has three interactive display zones: one in the...

  • Page 116

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 115 cluster application displays the cluster can display information regarding navigation, audio, and phone. On the base cluster, a speedometer can also be displayed in the center zone. ...

  • Page 117

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 116 instruments and controls three people), or max (for full loading) by pressing sel while the desired item is highlighted. Open source software : press sel while open source software is highlighted to display ...

  • Page 118

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 117 fuel gauge base level uplevel balanced configuration when the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank. There is an arrow near the fuel gauge ...

  • Page 119

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 118 instruments and controls uplevel balanced configuration this gauge measures the engine coolant temperature. The warning area at the far end of the gauge may appear shaded or may be colored red. If the pointe...

  • Page 120

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 119 passenger safety belt reminder light there is a passenger safety belt reminder light near the passenger airbag status indicator. See passenger sensing system 0 77 . When the vehicle ...

  • Page 121

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 120 instruments and controls when the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light the symbol for on and off for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the s...

  • Page 122

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 121 malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light) this light is part of the vehicle ’ s emission control on-board diagnostic system. If this light is on while the engine is running, a ...

  • Page 123

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 122 instruments and controls been removed. See “ filling the tank with a portable gas can ” under filling the tank 0 241 . The diagnostic system can detect if the adapter has been left installed in the vehicle, ...

  • Page 124

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 123 this light should come on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the light comes on ...

  • Page 125

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 124 instruments and controls antilock brake system (abs) warning light this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is...

  • Page 126

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 125 traction off light this light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator l...

  • Page 127

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 126 instruments and controls engine coolant temperature warning light on some vehicles this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer. If the syst...

  • Page 128

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 127 engine oil pressure light caution lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs would not be co...

  • Page 129

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 128 instruments and controls high-beam on light this light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See headlamp high/low-beam changer 0 157 . Intellibeam ® light this light comes on when the intellibea...

  • Page 130

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 129 adaptive cruise control light this light is white when the adaptive cruise control (acc, if equipped) is on and ready, and turns green when the acc is set and active. See adaptive cr...

  • Page 131

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 130 instruments and controls s or t : press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster. Press s to go back to the previous menu. Sel (select) : press to open a menu or select a menu item. Press...

  • Page 132

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 131 economy can be reset by pressing and holding sel while this display is active. Instantaneous fuel economy : shows the current fuel economy in either liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 ...

  • Page 133

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 132 instruments and controls engine boost : shows the current amount of boost being added. Oil life : shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If remaining oil life 99% is displayed, that means 99% ...

  • Page 134

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 133 reading and other numerical values can be displayed in either english or metric units. The language selection is changed through the radio and the units of measurement is changed thr...

  • Page 135

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 134 instruments and controls polarized sunglasses could make the hud image harder to see. Hud views there are four views in the hud. Some vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts may be displayed in an...

  • Page 136

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 135 clean the hud lens with a soft cloth sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the lens gently, then dry it. Hud troubleshooting check that: . Nothing is covering the hud lens. . Hud brightne...

  • Page 137

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 136 instruments and controls transport mode on this message is displayed when the vehicle is in transport mode. Some features can be disabled while in this mode, including remote keyless entry (rke), remote star...

  • Page 138

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 137 no cruise braking gas pedal applied this message displays when adaptive cruise control (acc) is active and the driver is pressing the gas pedal. When this occurs, acc will not brake....

  • Page 139

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 138 instruments and controls engine overheated — turn vehicle off this message displays and a continuous chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation. The engine coolant te...

  • Page 140

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 139 key and lock messages no remote key was detected place key in transmitter pocket then start your vehicle this message displays when trying to start the vehicle if an rke transmitter ...

  • Page 141

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 140 instruments and controls turn signal on this message is displayed if the turn signal has been left on. Turn off the turn signal. Object detection system messages 24 ghz radars off this message displays when ...

  • Page 142

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 141 lane change alert off this message indicates that the driver has turned the side blind zone alert (sbza) and lane change alert (lca) systems off. Lane keeping assist unavailable this...

  • Page 143

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 142 instruments and controls service park assist this message displays if there is a problem with the parking assist system. Do not use this system to help you park. See your dealer for service. Service rear aut...

  • Page 144

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 143 selected. Launch control is available when this mode is selected. In this mode, the traction control and active handling system are available but intended for use on wet race track c...

  • Page 145

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 144 instruments and controls rear axle off when this message is displayed, the vehicle ’ s handling capabilities will be reduced during severe maneuvers. Stabilitrak will be affected. See traction control/ elect...

  • Page 146

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 145 safety belt messages automatic seatbelt tightening unavailable this message displays when the automatic safety belt tightening system, if equipped, becomes unavailable. This could be...

  • Page 147

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 146 instruments and controls tire messages service tire monitor system this message displays if there is a problem with the tire pressure monitor system (tpms). See tire pressure monitor operation 0 295 . Tire l...

  • Page 148

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 147 vehicle speed messages selected speed limit exceeded this message is displayed when the vehicle speed is greater than the set speed. See “ speed warning ” under driver information ce...

  • Page 149

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 148 instruments and controls language (language) select language, then select from the available language(s). The selected language will display on the system, and voice recognition, if equipped will reflect the...

  • Page 150

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 149 . Collision/detection systems . Comfort and convenience . Lighting . Power door locks . Remote lock, unlock, start climate and air quality select and the following may display: . Aut...

  • Page 151

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 150 instruments and controls are available. The alert setting disables fab, but some last-second automatic braking capability is still provided, though less likely to occur. See front automatic braking (fab) sys...

  • Page 152

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 151 personalization by driver this allows the personalization by driver to be turned on or off. Select off or on. Rainsense wipers this allows the feature to be turned on or off. Select ...

  • Page 153

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 152 instruments and controls remote lock feedback this allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the rke transmitter. Select off, lights and horn, lights only, or horn only...

  • Page 154

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 instruments and controls 153 voice mail numbers this feature displays the voice mail number for all connected phones. To change the voice mail number, select edit or press the edit button. Type a new number, the...

  • Page 155

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 154 instruments and controls proximity sensing when on, certain screen buttons and features will become visible when a hand approaches the screen. Select off, on, or on - map only. Calibrate touchscreen select t...

  • Page 156: Lighting

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 lighting 155 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . 155 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 headlamp high/low-beam changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 157

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 156 lighting 2 (headlamps) : turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. Intellibeam ® system if equipped, this system turns the vehicle's high-beam headlamps on and off a...

  • Page 158

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 lighting 157 . The other vehicle's lamp(s) are covered with dirt, snow, and/or road spray. . The other vehicle's lamp(s) cannot be detected due to dense exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road spray, mist, or other airb...

  • Page 159

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 158 lighting . The ignition is on. . The exterior lamp control is in auto. . The light sensor determines it is daytime. . The parking brake is released or the vehicle is not in p (park). The taillamps, instrumen...

  • Page 160

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 lighting 159 adaptive forward lighting (afl) on vehicles with the afl system, the headlamps pivot horizontally to provide greater road illumination while turning. To enable afl, set the exterior lamp control on ...

  • Page 161

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 160 lighting if after signaling a turn or lane change, the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb might be burned out. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse....

  • Page 162

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 lighting 161 to manually turn the reading lamps on or off: press m or n next to each overhead console reading lamp. Press the lamp lenses over the rear passenger doors. Lighting features entry lighting the headl...

  • Page 163

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 162 lighting voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles...

  • Page 164: Infotainment

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 infotainment system 163 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 performance data recorder (pdr) performance data recorder (pdr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 introdu...

  • Page 165

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 164 infotainment system start recording if the system is unable to begin recording, the start recording button is grayed out. Touch the start recording button to begin recording. After recording begins, this but...

  • Page 166

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 infotainment system 165 to set the finish line, position the vehicle with the front bumper at the start/finish point. From the pdr menu, touch define finish line and then touch mark finish line. This can be done...

  • Page 167

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 166 infotainment system sport: displays these vehicle metrics: . Vehicle speed: up to three digits are displayed in km/h or mph depending on vehicle settings. . Engine rotations per minute (rpms): the vertical l...

  • Page 168

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 infotainment system 167 . Performance traction management (ptm) mode: displays the current ptm mode. The options are wet, dry, sport 1, sport 2, or race. . Current lap time: displays the elapsed lap time if the ...

  • Page 169

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 168 infotainment system valet mode recording : allows recording preferences to be selected. It is recommended that a blank sd card be used. Available choices are: . Automatically record when in valet mode: enabl...

  • Page 170: Climate Controls

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 climate controls 169 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 rear climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 air v...

  • Page 171

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 170 climate controls climate touch screen controls 1. Outside temperature display 2. Driver and passenger temperature controls 3. Fan control 4. Sync (synchronized temperature) 5. A/c mode (air conditioning) 6. ...

  • Page 172

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 climate controls 171 automatic operation the system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. When t...

  • Page 173

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 172 climate controls air delivery mode control : when the climate information is displayed, press the desired air delivery mode on the touch screen to change the direction of the airflow. The selected air delive...

  • Page 174

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 climate controls 173 on, see “ climate and air quality ” under vehicle personalization 0 147 . Rear window defogger = (rear window defogger) : press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light...

  • Page 175

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 174 climate controls sensor the solar sensor, on top of the instrument panel near the windshield, monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan sp...

  • Page 176

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 climate controls 175 5. Mode (air delivery mode control) rear climate touch screen controls 1. Outside temperature display 2. Rear climate temperature control 3. Sync (synchronized temperatures) 4. Rear o (on/of...

  • Page 177

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 176 climate controls y / [ / \ (air delivery mode control) : press the desired mode button on the touch screen or the mode button on the rear faceplate to change the direction of the airflow in the rear seating ...

  • Page 178

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 climate controls 177 . Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. . Use of non-gm approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the per...

  • Page 179: Driving And

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 178 driving and operating driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 control of a vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 180 b...

  • Page 180

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 179 driving characteristics and towing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 trailer towing (sedan l4 engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 trailer towing (sedan v6 and...

  • Page 181

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 180 driving and operating see the infotainment manual for information on that system or the navigation system, if equipped, including pairing and using a cell phone. Defensive driving defensive driving means “ a...

  • Page 182

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 181 if power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can be steered, but may require increased effort. See your dealer if there is a problem. If the steering wheel ...

  • Page 183

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 182 driving and operating 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Loss of control skidding there are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: . Braking ski...

  • Page 184

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 183 after every 24 hours of racing or competitive driving. See recommended fluids and lubricants 0 333 . Caution during a first time track or racing event, high axle temperatures can occur....

  • Page 185

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 184 driving and operating the suspension bushings visible to the brake disc be protected with insulated thermal wrapping. Brake burnishing to prepare the v-sport and v-series brake systems for track events and r...

  • Page 186

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 185 least 1 km (0.6 mi) between stops. Repeat until the brake pedal travel starts to increase. Depending on conditions, this should take no longer than 25 brake applications. 3. Cool down: ...

  • Page 187

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 186 driving and operating load limit: limit the vehicle to the driver and one passenger, with no additional cargo. Tire pressure requirement: inflate tires to no less than 300 kpa (44 psi) cold. Tracks with comb...

  • Page 188

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 187 wet enough and you are going fast enough. When the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice...

  • Page 189

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 188 driving and operating freezing rain begins to fall. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated. For slippery road driving: . Accelerate gently. Accelerating too quickly causes th...

  • Page 190

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 189 if it takes time for help to arrive, when running the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed. This keeps the battery charged to restar...

  • Page 191

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 190 driving and operating warning (continued) crash. Overloading can also reduce stopping distance, damage the tires, and shorten the life of the vehicle. Tire and loading information label label example a vehic...

  • Page 192

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 191 that weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transfe...

  • Page 193

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 192 driving and operating example 3 1. Vehicle capacity weight for example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract occupant weight @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 3. Available cargo weight = 0 kg (0 lbs)...

  • Page 194

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 193 starting and operating new vehicle break-in follow these recommended guidelines during the first 2 400 km (1,500 mi) of driving this vehicle. Parts have a break-in period and performanc...

  • Page 195

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 194 driving and operating the vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start. Pressing the button cycles it through three modes: acc/accessory, on/run/start, and stopping the engine/off. The re...

  • Page 196

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 195 acc/accessory (amber indicator light) : this mode allows you to use some electrical accessories when the engine is off. With the ignition off, pressing the button one time without the b...

  • Page 197

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 196 driving and operating information center (dic) will display a message. See key and lock messages 0 139 and remote keyless entry (rke) system operation 0 29 . Caution cranking the engine for long periods of t...

  • Page 198

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 197 . The outside temperature is not in the required operating range. Typically below − 10 °c (14 °f) or above 50 °c (122 °f). . The shift lever is in any gear other than d (drive). . The b...

  • Page 199

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 198 driving and operating 3. Turn the ignition off. 4. Take the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter with you. Leaving the vehicle with the engine running { warning it can be dangerous to leave the vehicle wit...

  • Page 200

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 199 3. Press the shift lever button. 4. Move the shift lever. If unable to shift out of p (park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the s...

  • Page 201

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 200 driving and operating if the vehicle is left with the engine running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See shifting into park 0 197 and engine exhaust 0 199 . If parking on a hil...

  • Page 202

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 201 on/run. If you cannot shift out of p (park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into p (park) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift ...

  • Page 203

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 202 driving and operating caution spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warr...

  • Page 204

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 203 when climbing or descending hills, to stay in gear longer, or to downshift for more power or engine braking. The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the...

  • Page 205

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 204 driving and operating avoid a sudden obstacle, a computer senses the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel. Abs ca...

  • Page 206

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 205 2. Lift up the epb switch momentarily. The red parking brake status light will flash and then stay on once the epb is fully applied. If the red parking brake status light flashes contin...

  • Page 207

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 206 driving and operating brake assist this vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stabili...

  • Page 208

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 207 the indicator light for both systems is in the instrument cluster. This light will: . Flash when tcs is limiting wheel spin. . Flash when stabilitrak is activated. . Turn on and stay on...

  • Page 209

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 208 driving and operating to turn tcs and stabilitrak on again, press and release the y button. The traction off light i and stabilitrak off light g in the instrument cluster turn off. Adding accessories can aff...

  • Page 210

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 209 tour mode use for normal city and highway driving to provide a smooth, soft ride. Sport mode use where road conditions or personal preference demand a more controlled response. When sel...

  • Page 211

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 210 driving and operating modes: tour default sport snow/ice track throttle progression normal sport normal sport/track transmission shift mode normal sport normal track steering (assist effort) comfort sport co...

  • Page 212

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 211 . Snow/ice – the transmission will use 2 (second) gear instead of 1 (first) gear when accelerating from a stop. The vehicle will upshift normally when the vehicle is moving. The transmi...

  • Page 213

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 212 driving and operating performance when cornering. The amount of available engine power is based on the mode selected, track conditions, driver skill, and the radius of each corner. This light is on when the ...

  • Page 214

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 213 . Stabilitrak is off and available engine power is the same as mode 3. Perf trac 5 – race active handling off . For use by experienced drivers who are familiar with the track. . Dry con...

  • Page 215

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 214 driving and operating limited-slip differential (except v-series) if equipped, the mechanical limited-slip differential can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand, or gravel. It works like a standard axl...

  • Page 216

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 215 occurs when cruise control is activated, cruise control is disengaged. See forward collision alert (fca) system 0 232 . When road conditions allow the cruise control to be safely used, ...

  • Page 217

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 216 driving and operating once the vehicle speed reaches about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press the +res up to the first detent briefly. The vehicle returns to the previous set speed. Increasing speed while cruis...

  • Page 218

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 217 also, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down. If the brake pedal is applied, cruise control disengages. Ending cruise control there are four ways ...

  • Page 219

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 218 driving and operating warning (continued) a vehicle ahead. Keep the entire front of the vehicle clean. . Visibility is low, such as in fog, rain, or snow conditions. Acc performance is limited under these co...

  • Page 220

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 219 after acc is set, it may immediately apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead is detected closer than the selected following gap. The acc indicator displays in the instrument cluster and hea...

  • Page 221

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 220 driving and operating . Press and hold set – down until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. . To decrease the vehicle speed in smaller increments, press set − down to the first detent. For e...

  • Page 222

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 221 or both sides of the safety alert seat will pulse five times. See “ collision/detection systems ” under vehicle personalization 0 147 . See defensive driving 0 180 . Approaching and fol...

  • Page 223

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 222 driving and operating notification to resume acc acc will maintain a follow gap behind a detected vehicle and slow your vehicle to a stop behind that vehicle. If the stopped vehicle ahead has driven away and...

  • Page 224

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 223 curves in the road { warning on curves, acc may not detect a vehicle ahead in your lane. You could be startled if the vehicle accelerates up to the set speed, especially when following ...

  • Page 225

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 224 driving and operating do not use acc on hills and when towing a trailer do not use acc when driving on steep hills or when towing a trailer. Acc will not detect a vehicle in the lane while driving on steep h...

  • Page 226

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 225 warning (continued) . Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. . Detect vehicles or objects outside the area monitored by the system. . Work at all driving speeds. . Warn y...

  • Page 227

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 226 driving and operating 1. View displayed by the camera 2. Corners of the rear bumper displayed images may be farther or closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects that are close to eit...

  • Page 228

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 227 shifting from r (reverse) to a forward gear, or by pressing camera in the center stack, and when the vehicle is moving forward slower than 8 km/h (5 mph). If equipped, the front view ca...

  • Page 229

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 228 driving and operating warning (continued) or vehicle damage, even with parking assist, always check the area around the vehicle and check all mirrors before moving forward or backing. The instrument cluster ...

  • Page 230

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 229 automatically brake hard to a stop to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by a backing crash. { warning rear automatic braking may not avoid many types of backing crashes. Do not wait ...

  • Page 231

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 230 driving and operating braking system at the same time. The indicator light next to the button comes on when the features are on and turns off when the features have been disabled. Turn off parking assist and...

  • Page 232

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 231 after completely passing a large enough space bordered by two vehicles or other objects, an audible beep occurs and a red symbol displays in the dic. Apa will instruct the vehicle to st...

  • Page 233

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 232 driving and operating (lca), and/or the front automatic braking (fab) system can help to avoid a crash or reduce crash damage. Forward collision alert (fca) system if equipped, the fca system may help to avo...

  • Page 234

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 233 warning (continued) or ice, or if the windshield is damaged. It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads, or in conditions that can limit visibility such as fog, rain, or...

  • Page 235

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 234 driving and operating or on some vehicles, off. The first button press shows the current setting on the dic. Additional button presses will change this setting. The chosen setting will remain until it is cha...

  • Page 236

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 235 warning (continued) . Detect all vehicles, especially vehicles with a trailer, tractors, muddy vehicles, etc. . Detect a vehicle when weather limits visibility, such as in fog, rain, or...

  • Page 237

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 236 driving and operating side blind zone alert (sbza) if equipped, the sbza system is a lane-changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding crashes that occur with moving vehicles in the side blind zone (or sp...

  • Page 238

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 237 how the system works the lca symbol lights up in the side mirrors when the system detects a moving vehicle in the next lane over that is in the side blind zone or rapidly approaching fr...

  • Page 239

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 238 driving and operating both sides of the vehicle toward the rear corners of the vehicle, see your dealer. If the lca displays do not light up when moving vehicles are in the side blind zone or rapidly approac...

  • Page 240

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 239 warning (continued) vehicle. Always keep your attention on the road and maintain proper vehicle position within the lane, or vehicle damage, injury, or death could occur. Always keep th...

  • Page 241

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 240 driving and operating fuel use the recommended fuel for proper vehicle maintenance. If the vehicle has an lgx 3.6l v6 engine, use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 ron or higher, ot...

  • Page 242

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 241 fuel additives gasoline should contain detergent additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming. Clean fuel injectors and intake valves will allow the emission...

  • Page 243

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 242 driving and operating the vehicle has a capless refueling system and does not have a fuel cap. The filling nozzle must be fully inserted and latched prior to starting fuel flow. { warning overfilling the fue...

  • Page 244

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 243 warning (continued) . Use approved fuel containers. . Remove the container from the vehicle, trunk, or pickup bed before filling. . Place the container on the ground. . Place the nozzle...

  • Page 245

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 244 driving and operating { warning when towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. When towing a trailer: . Do no...

  • Page 246

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 245 or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn out, the arrows on the instrument cluster will still flash for turns. It...

  • Page 247

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 246 driving and operating maintenance when trailer towing the vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See maintenance schedule 0 329 . Things that are especially important in trailer operation a...

  • Page 248

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 driving and operating 247 the trailer tongue (1) should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (2). After loading the trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the ...

  • Page 249

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 248 driving and operating towing equipment (sedan v6 and v-series) the vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer. Conversions and add-ons add-on electrical equipment { warning the data link conne...

  • Page 250: Vehicle Care

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 249 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 250 accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 vehicle checks doing your own service work . . . . ...

  • Page 251

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 250 vehicle care recreational vehicle towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 appearance care exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 252

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 251 vehicle checks doing your own service work { warning it can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner man...

  • Page 253

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 252 vehicle care engine compartment overview 2.0l l4 ltg engine.

  • Page 254

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 253 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid 0 271 . 2. Remote positive (+) battery terminal. See jump starting 0 313 . 3. Engine compartment fuse block 0 281 . 4. Engine coolant surge...

  • Page 255

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 254 vehicle care 3.6l v6 lgx engine.

  • Page 256

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 255 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid 0 271 . 2. Remote positive (+) battery terminal. See jump starting 0 313 . 3. Remote negative (-) battery terminal. See jump starting 0 313...

  • Page 257

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 256 vehicle care 3.6l v6 lf3 engine.

  • Page 258

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 257 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid 0 271 . 2. Remote positive (+) battery terminal. See jump starting 0 313 . 3. Engine compartment fuse block 0 281 . 4. Engine coolant surge...

  • Page 259

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 258 vehicle care 6.2l v8 lt4 engine.

  • Page 260

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 259 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid 0 271 . 2. Remote positive (+) battery terminal. See jump starting 0 313 . 3. Engine compartment fuse block 0 281 . 4. Engine coolant surge...

  • Page 261

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 260 vehicle care when to add engine oil 2.0l ltg l4 engine 3.6l lf3 v6 twin turbo 3.6l lgx v6 engine shown, 6.2l lt4 v8 engine similar if the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add 1...

  • Page 262

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 261 caution failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Viscosity grade use sae 5w-30 viscosity grade engine oil. Cold te...

  • Page 263

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 262 vehicle care system might indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer ...

  • Page 264

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 263 change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in maintenance schedule 0 329 , and be sure to use the fluid listed in recommended fluids and lubricants 0 333 . Engine air cleaner/filter the...

  • Page 265

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 264 vehicle care 1. Disconnect the lower and upper outlet ducts by loosening the lower (1) and upper (3) air duct clamps. 2. Disconnect the lower (2) and upper (4) electrical connectors and wiring attachments to...

  • Page 266

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 265 2.0l l4 ltg engine 1. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap 2. Engine cooling fan (out of view) 3.6l v6 lgx engine 1. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap 2. Engine cooling fan (out o...

  • Page 267

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 266 vehicle care 6.2l v8 lt4 engine 1. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap 2. Engine cooling fan (out of view) { warning an electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is ...

  • Page 268

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 267 warning (continued) could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and dex-cool coolant. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean drinkable water and dex-c...

  • Page 269

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 268 vehicle care happen faster when the vehicle is driven for long periods in hot, dry conditions. If no coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank, add coolant as follows: how to add coolant to the coolant su...

  • Page 270

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 269 surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. This will allow any pressure still le...

  • Page 271

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 270 vehicle care then check to see if the engine cooling fan is running. If the engine is overheating, the fan should be running. If it is not, do not continue to run the engine. Have the vehicle serviced. Cauti...

  • Page 272

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 271 front. If the warning does not come back on, continue to drive normally and have the cooling system checked for proper fill and function. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park the ...

  • Page 273

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 272 vehicle care heard all the time when the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly. { warning the brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead ...

  • Page 274

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 273 the brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with dot 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See engine compartment overview 0 252 for the location of the reservoir. There are only tw...

  • Page 275

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 274 vehicle care { warning do not use a match or flame near a vehicle's battery. If you need more light, use a flashlight. Do not smoke near a vehicle's battery. When working around a vehicle ’ s battery, shield...

  • Page 276

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 275 transfer case when to check lubricant it is not necessary to regularly check the transfer case fluid unless a leak is suspected or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate a proble...

  • Page 277

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 276 vehicle care 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each g...

  • Page 278

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 277 wiper blade replacement windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and lengt...

  • Page 279

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 278 vehicle care headlamp aiming headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. If adjustment to the headlamps is nece...

  • Page 280

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 279 license plate lamp lamp assembly bulb assembly 1. Bulb socket 2. Bulb 3. Lamp assembly to replace one of these bulbs: 1. Push the lamp assembly (3) toward the center of the vehicle. 2. Pull the ...

  • Page 281

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 280 vehicle care electrical system electrical system overload the vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circu...

  • Page 282

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 281 to identify and check fuses, circuit breakers, and relays, see engine compartment fuse block 0 281 , instrument panel fuse block 0 284 , and rear compartment fuse block 0 287 . Engine compartmen...

  • Page 283

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 282 vehicle care number usage 1 not used 2 not used number usage *3 passenger motorized safety belt number usage 4 not used 5 not used 6 driver power seat 7 not used *8 headlamp washer relay 9 not used 10 not us...

  • Page 284

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 283 number usage 21 not used *22 driver motorized safety belt 23 wiper control relay 24 wiper speed relay 25 engine control module relay 26 not used 27 spare/heated seat 2 28 spare/reverse lock out ...

  • Page 285

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 284 vehicle care number usage *66 right high intensity discharge 67 head lamp high left/ right 68 aero shutter 69 horn 70 horn relay 71 cooling fan *72 starter 2 *73 brake vacuum pump 74 starter 75 air condition...

  • Page 286

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 285 mini fuses usage 2 motorized cupholder mini fuses usage 3 electric steering column lock mini fuses usage 4 data link connector 5 heater, ventilation, and air conditioning control 6 tilt and tele...

  • Page 287

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 286 vehicle care mini fuses usage 20 spare 21 spare 22 sensing diagnostic module/ automatic occupant sensing 23 radio/dvd/heater, ventilation, and air conditioning 24 display 25 heated steering wheel 26 wireless...

  • Page 288

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 287 rear compartment fuse block the rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the driver side of the rear compartment. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and featu...

  • Page 289

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 288 vehicle care number usage *1 electronic limited slip differential/dc dc transformer 2 left window 3 body control module 8 *4 a/c inverter 5 passive entry passive start battery 1 6 body control module 4 7 hea...

  • Page 290

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 289 number usage 44 not used 45 battery regulated voltage control 46 engine control module battery 47 not used 48 not used *49 trailer module 50 door lock security 51 rear closure release 52 not use...

  • Page 291

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 290 vehicle care warning (continued) . Replace any tires that have been damaged by impacts with potholes, curbs, etc. . Improperly repaired tires can cause a crash. Only the dealer or an authorized tire service ...

  • Page 292

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 291 tires with a lower speed rating are chosen, never exceed the tire's maximum speed capability. Run-flat tires this vehicle, when new, may have had run-flat tires. There is no spare tire, no tire ...

  • Page 293

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 292 vehicle care low-profile tires if the vehicle has 265/35zr19 or 295/30zr19 size tires, they are classified as low-profile tires. Caution low-profile tires are more susceptible to damage from road hazards or ...

  • Page 294

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 293 caution neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good. Underinflated tires, or tires that do not have enough air, can result in: . Tire overloading and overheating which could lead to a ...

  • Page 295

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 294 vehicle care could be damaged and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Tire pressure for high-speed operation { warning driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher, puts additional strain o...

  • Page 296

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 295 tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) as an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitorin...

  • Page 297

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 296 vehicle care when a low tire pressure condition is detected, the tpms illuminates the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and in...

  • Page 298

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 297 is corrected. Some of the conditions that can cause these to come on are: . One of the road tires has been replaced with the spare tire. The spare tire does not have a tpms sensor. The malfuncti...

  • Page 299

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 298 vehicle care 3. Make sure the tire pressure info display option is turned on. The info displays on the dic can be turned on and off through the settings menu. See driver information center (dic) 0 129 . 4. U...

  • Page 300

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 299 tire rotation if the vehicle has non-directional tires, they should be rotated at the intervals specified in the maintenance schedule. See maintenance schedule 0 329 . Tires are rotated to achie...

  • Page 301

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 300 vehicle care reset the tire pressure monitor system. See tire pressure monitor operation 0 295 . Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “ wheel nut torque ” under capacities and specifications...

  • Page 302

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 301 slow aging. This area should be free of grease, gasoline, or other substances that can deteriorate rubber. Parking for an extended period can cause flat spots on the tires that may result in vib...

  • Page 303

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 302 vehicle care { warning never drive faster than the speed the tires are rated, regardless of the legal speed limit. When frequently driving the vehicle at high speeds and/or for prolonged periods of time, che...

  • Page 304

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 303 { warning if different sized wheels are used, there may not be an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected. This increases the chance of ...

  • Page 305

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 304 vehicle care used replacement wheels { warning replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. Whe...

  • Page 306

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 305 { warning special tools and procedures are required to service a run-flat tire. If these special tools and procedures are not used, injury or vehicle damage may occur. Always be sure the proper ...

  • Page 307

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 306 vehicle care warning (continued) severely underinflated or flat. Have your dealer or an authorized tire service center repair or replace the flat tire as soon as possible. If this vehicle has a tire sealant ...

  • Page 308

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 307 the tread area of the tire. It can also be used to inflate an under inflated tire. If the tire has been separated from the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, or has a large puncture, the tire is too ...

  • Page 309

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 308 vehicle care using the tire sealant and compressor kit to temporarily seal and inflate a punctured tire follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage. When using the tire sealant and compressor kit...

  • Page 310

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 309 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (6) onto the tire valve stem. Turn it clockwise until it is tight. 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from...

  • Page 311

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 310 vehicle care 12. Unplug the power plug (8) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. 13. Turn the sealant/air hose (6) counterclockwise to remove it from the tire valve stem. 14. Replace the tire valve...

  • Page 312

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 311 if a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See hazard warning flashers 0 159 . See if a tire goes flat 0 30...

  • Page 313

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 312 vehicle care the pressure gauge (3) may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor is on. Turn the compressor off to get an accurate reading. The compressor may be turned on/ off until th...

  • Page 314

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 313 3. Remove the strap. 4. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit. To store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. Jump starting for more information about the vehicle battery,...

  • Page 315

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 314 vehicle care 4. Discharged battery remote negative ground terminal the jump start positive terminal (1) and negative post (2) are on the battery of the vehicle providing the jump start. The jump start remote...

  • Page 316

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 315 { warning fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the remot...

  • Page 317

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 316 vehicle care due to low ramp angles on the v-series only, use care when loading the vehicle onto a flatbed carrier. Front spring spacers were provided for lifting the front suspension if more clearance is ne...

  • Page 318

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 317 dinghy towing caution if the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow...

  • Page 319

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 318 vehicle care 5. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight-ahead position. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer ...

  • Page 320

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 319 caution (continued) your dealer. Follow all manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage, necessary safety precautions, and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care product. Caution a...

  • Page 321

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 320 vehicle care protecting exterior bright metal moldings caution failure to clean and protect the bright metal moldings can result in a hazy white finish or pitting. This damage would not be covered by the veh...

  • Page 322

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 321 caution (continued) non-uniform finish. Clean low gloss stripes with soap and water only. Air intakes clear debris from the air intakes, between the hood and windshield when washing the vehicle....

  • Page 323

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 322 vehicle care caution (continued) acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Use only approved cleaners. Also, never drive a vehicle with aluminum or chrome-plated wheels through an automatic car wash that use...

  • Page 324

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 323 corrosion. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop. Chemical paint spotting airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted vehicle surfaces caus...

  • Page 325

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 324 vehicle care caution to prevent scratching, never use abrasive cleaners on automotive glass. Abrasive cleaners or aggressive cleaning may damage the rear window defogger. Cleaning the windshield with water d...

  • Page 326

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 325 cleaning high gloss surfaces and vehicle information and radio displays for vehicles with high gloss surfaces or vehicle displays, use a microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. Before wiping the surf...

  • Page 327

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 326 vehicle care cargo cover and convenience net wash with warm water and mild detergent. Do not use chlorine bleach. Rinse with cold water, and then dry completely. Care of safety belts keep belts clean and dry...

  • Page 328

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 vehicle care 327 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position. 3. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place. Verify the floor mat does not...

  • Page 329: Service And

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 328 service and maintenance service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 328 maintenance schedule maintenance schedule . . . . . . . 329 recommended fluids, lubricants, and...

  • Page 330

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 service and maintenance 329 at your dealer, you can be certain that you will receive the highest level of service available. Your dealer has specially trained service technicians, uses genuine replacement parts,...

  • Page 331

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 330 service and maintenance . Tire wear inspection. See tire inspection 0 298 . . Rotate tires if necessary. See tire rotation 0 299 . . Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). A l...

  • Page 332

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 service and maintenance 331 . Engine air cleaner filter replacement or every 20 000 km/ 12,500 miles. If driving in dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed. See engine air...

  • Page 333

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 332 service and maintenance . Vehicles that are regularly used for short trips of 6 kilometers or less if your vehicle has an oil life indicator, the indicator will show you when to change the oil and filter. Un...

  • Page 334

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 service and maintenance 333 recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants usage fluid/lubricant engine oil engine oil meeting the dexos1 ™ specification of the proper sae viscosity ...

  • Page 335

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 334 service and maintenance usage fluid/lubricant chassis lubrication chassis lubricant (gm part no. 12377985) or lubricant meeting requirements of nlgi #2, category lb or gc-lb. Key lock cylinders, hood, and do...

  • Page 336

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 service and maintenance 335 part gm part number acdelco part number engine oil filter 2.0l l4 engine 12640445 pf64 3.6l v6 engine (lgx) 19330000 pf63e 3.6l v6 engine (lf3) 89017525 pf63 6.2l v8 engine (v-series)...

  • Page 337

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 336 service and maintenance maintenance records after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided....

  • Page 338: Technical Data

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 technical data 337 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3...

  • Page 339

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 338 technical data vehicle data capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in metric and english conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants 0 333 for more information. A...

  • Page 340

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 technical data 339 application capacities metric english fuel tank 72 l 19 gal transfer case – awd 0.8 l 0.8 qt rear axle (with limited slip) 1.2 l 1.3 qt wheel nut torque 150 y 110 lb ft all capacities are appr...

  • Page 341

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 340 technical data vehicle top speed vehicle top speed metric english 2.0l l4 engine (ltg) 200 km/h 124 mph 3.6l v6 engine (lgx) 240 km/h 149 mph 3.6l v6 engine (lf3) tbd km/h tbd mph 6.2l v8 engine (v-series) t...

  • Page 342

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 technical data 341 engine drive belt routing 2.0l l4 engine 3.6l v6 engine 6.2l v8 engine.

  • Page 343: Customer

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 342 customer information customer information vehicle data recording and privacy vehicle data recording and privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 event data recorders . . . . . . . . 342 infota...

  • Page 344

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 customer information 343 these data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Note edr data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situat...

  • Page 345: Index

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 344 index index a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . 217 adaptive forward lighting (af...

  • Page 346

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 index 345 automatic door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 headlamp system . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 transmission fluid . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 347

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 346 index coolant (cont'd) engine temperature gauge . . .117 engine temperature warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 engine messages . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 348

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 index 347 engine (cont'd) oil messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 oil pressure light . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 power messages . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 349

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 348 index headlamps (cont'd) high-beam on light . . . . . . . . . . 128 high/low beam changer . . . . . 157 lamps on reminder . . . . . . . . . 128 heated rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 ...

  • Page 350

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-9369309) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15 index 349 lights (cont'd) engine oil pressure . . . . . . . . . . 127 flash-to-pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 high-beam on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 high/low beam changer . . . . . 157 low ...

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