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Cadillac 2016 CTS Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Contents

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 contents introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 keys, doors, and windows . . . . . 29 seats and restraints . . . ....

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 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 ca...

  • Page 4

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 introduction 3 { danger danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. { warning warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. Ca...

  • Page 5

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 4 introduction / : remote vehicle start > : safety belt reminders 7 : tire pressure monitor d : traction control/stabilitrak ® a : under pressure m : windshield washer fluid.

  • Page 6: In Brief

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 in brief 5 in brief instrument panel instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 initial drive information initial drive information . . . . . . . . . . 8 stop/start system . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 7: Instrument Panel

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 6 in brief instrument panel.

  • Page 8

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 in brief 7 1. Air vents 0 185. 2. Turn signal lever. See turn and lane-change signals 0 168. 3. Manual mode 0 213 (if equipped). 4. Instrument cluster 0 116. 5. Windshield wiper/ washer 0 109. 6. Haz...

  • Page 9: Initial Drive

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 8 in brief 23. Data link connector (dlc) (out of view). See malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light) 0 126. 24. Hood release. See hood 0 264. 25. Electric parking brake (epb) switch. See elect...

  • Page 10

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 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 ...

  • Page 12

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 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 ...

  • Page 13

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 12 in brief 2-way lumbar and bolster adjustment lumbar adjustment to adjust the 2-way lumbar and bolster support, if equipped: . Press and hold the lumbar adjustment control forward or rearward to ad...

  • Page 14

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 in brief 13 cushion bolster to adjust cushion bolster support, if equipped: . Press and release or hold feature select (1) to scroll to bolster support on the center stack. . Press forward (5) or rea...

  • Page 15

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 14 in brief when easy exit options is enabled in the personalization menu, the feature will recall the previously stored exit positions when the ignition is changed to off and driver door is opened w...

  • Page 16

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 in brief 15 to achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. See head r...

  • Page 17

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 16 in brief to adjust each mirror: 1. Press (l) or (r) to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up, down, right, or left. 3. Adjust eac...

  • Page 18

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 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 :...

  • Page 19

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 18 in brief there are four positions: 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. In canada, the headlam...

  • Page 20

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 in brief 19 1x : for a single wipe, briefly move the lever down. For several wipes, hold the lever down. N l : pull the lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. See ...

  • Page 21

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 20 in brief 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) ...

  • Page 22: Vehicle Features

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 in brief 21 vehicle features infotainment system see the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes i...

  • Page 23

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 22 in brief y or z : press to move up or down in a list. S or t : press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster. Press s to go back to the previous menu. Sel : press to open a me...

  • Page 24

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 in brief 23 lane change alert (lca) if equipped, the lca system is a lane-changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding lane change crashes that occur with moving vehicles in the side blind zone (o...

  • Page 25

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 24 in brief and avoiding objects while in r (reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). Rpa may display a warning triangle on the rear vision camera screen and a graphic on the instrum...

  • Page 26

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 in brief 25 if equipped, this system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devi...

  • Page 27: Performance And

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 26 in brief 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...

  • Page 28

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 in brief 27 see tire pressure monitor system 0 311. 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 w...

  • Page 29

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 28 in brief . Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside service u.S.: 1-800-224-1400 canada: 1-800-882-1112 tty users (u.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 new cadillac owners are automatically enroll...

  • Page 30: Keys, Doors, And

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 keys, doors, and windows 29 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 31

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 30 keys, doors, and windows 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 tr...

  • Page 32

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 keys, doors, and windows 31 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 1...

  • Page 33

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 32 keys, doors, and windows the keyless access system can be programmed to unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock press from the driver door. See vehicle personalization 0 153. Keyless unlocking/l...

  • Page 34

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 keys, doors, and windows 33 transmitter inside the vehicle. Do not leave the rke transmitter in an unattended vehicle. To customize the doors to automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see vehic...

  • Page 35

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 34 keys, doors, and windows 5. Press the engine start/ stop button. When the transmitter is learned, the dic display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter. 6. Remove the transmit...

  • Page 36

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 keys, doors, and windows 35 6. Press the engine start/ stop button. When the transmitter is learned, the dic display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter. 7. Remove the transmit...

  • Page 37

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 36 keys, doors, and windows 2. Separate the two halves of the transmitter using a flat tool inserted into the bottom center of the transmitter. Do not use the key slot. 3. Remove the old battery. Do ...

  • Page 38

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 keys, doors, and windows 37 the rke transmitter range may be shorter while the vehicle is running. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See remote keyless entry (rke) syste...

  • Page 39

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 38 keys, doors, and windows door locks { warning unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. The chance of being th...

  • Page 40

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 keys, doors, and windows 39 4. Use the key in the cylinder. To replace the cap: 1. Pull the door handle to the open position. 2. Insert the two tabs (7) at the back of the cap (8) between the seal (5...

  • Page 41

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 40 keys, doors, and windows k (unlock) : press to unlock the doors. Delayed locking this feature delays the actual locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed. When q is presse...

  • Page 42: Doors

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 keys, doors, and windows 41 can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menus. See vehicle personalization 0 153. Safety locks the rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening...

  • Page 43

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 42 keys, doors, and windows warning (continued) and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “climate control systems” in the index. . If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable t...

  • Page 44: Vehicle Security

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 keys, doors, and windows 43 emergency trunk release handle caution do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the ...

  • Page 45

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 44 keys, doors, and windows on solid : vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system. Fast flash : vehicle is unsecured. A door, the hood, or the trunk is open. Slow flash : alarm system is a...

  • Page 46

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 keys, doors, and windows 45 power sounder and inclination sensor in addition to the standard theft-deterrent system features, this system may also have a power sounder and inclination sensor. The pow...

  • Page 47: Exterior Mirrors

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 46 keys, doors, and windows transmitters to the vehicle” under remote keyless entry (rke) system operation 0 30. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system ...

  • Page 48: Interior Mirrors

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 keys, doors, and windows 47 memory mirrors if equipped, the vehicle may have memory mirrors. See memory seats 0 60. Automatic dimming if equipped, the driver side mirror automatically dims to reduce ...

  • Page 49: Windows

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 48 keys, doors, and windows windows { warning never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by th...

  • Page 50

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 keys, doors, and windows 49 express-down/up windows the express feature allows the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch. Press or pull the switch fully and release ...

  • Page 51

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 50 keys, doors, and windows the window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process for the other windows. Comfort open to open the windows remotely, press and hold k on the rke transmitter until the wind...

  • Page 52: Roof

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 keys, doors, and windows 51 sunshade, press and release the switch again. The sunshade will fully close. When shifting the vehicle into r (reverse), the sunshade will automatically retract if it is e...

  • Page 53

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 52 keys, doors, and windows open approximately 38 cm (15 in). Press the front of the switch (1) to close the sunroof vent. Express open/express close : with the sunroof in the vent position, push the...

  • Page 54: Seats And

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 53 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 front seats power seat adjustment . . . . . . . . 56 lumbar adjustment . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 55: Head Restraints

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 54 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 sea...

  • Page 56

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 55 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 ...

  • Page 57: Front Seats

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 56 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 th...

  • Page 58

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 57 . 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 f...

  • Page 59

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 58 seats and restraints back bolster support to adjust back bolster support, if equipped: . Press and release or hold feature select (1) to scroll to back bolster support on the center stack. . Press...

  • Page 60

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 59 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 se...

  • Page 61

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 60 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...

  • Page 62

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 61 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 r...

  • Page 63

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 62 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 wit...

  • Page 64: Rear Seats

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 63 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 personaliza...

  • Page 65

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 64 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 re...

  • Page 66

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 65 { 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 se...

  • Page 67: Safety Belts

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 66 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 cent...

  • Page 68

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 67 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) ...

  • Page 69

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 68 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 imp...

  • Page 70

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 69 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 happen...

  • Page 71

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 70 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...

  • Page 72

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 71 automatic safety belt tightening system the vehicle may have the automatic safety belt tightening system. Each time the vehicle is started with the front safety belts buckled,...

  • Page 73

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 72 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 ...

  • Page 74: Airbag System

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 73 replacing safety belt system parts after a crash { warning a crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the ...

  • Page 75

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 74 seats and restraints all vehicle airbags have the word airbag on the trim or on a label near the deployment opening. For frontal airbags, the word airbag is on the center of the steering wheel for...

  • Page 76

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 75 { warning children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To rea...

  • Page 77

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 76 seats and restraints driver side shown, passenger side similar the seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and front outboard passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door...

  • Page 78

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 77 predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants. The vehicle has electronic sensors that help the airbag system d...

  • Page 79

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 78 seats and restraints what makes an airbag inflate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills t...

  • Page 80

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 79 warning (continued) by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you should seek medical attention. The vehicle has a fe...

  • Page 81

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 80 seats and restraints united states canada and mexico the words on and off or the symbol for on and off will be visible during the system check. When the system check is complete, either the word o...

  • Page 82

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 81 warning (continued) secure child restraints in the rear seat. Consider using another vehicle to transport the child when a rear seat is not available. The passenger sensing sy...

  • Page 83

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 82 seats and restraints 3. Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. 4. Reinstall the child restraint following the direction...

  • Page 84

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 83 { warning if the front outboard passenger airbag is turned off for an adult-sized occupant, the airbag will not be able to inflate and help protect that person in a crash, res...

  • Page 85

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 84 seats and restraints { warning stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing syst...

  • Page 86

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 85 turning off the passenger airbag(s). See passenger sensing system 0 79. If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see different size tires and wheels 0 319 for additional...

  • Page 87: Child Restraints

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 86 seats and restraints child restraints older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts. The manufacturer instructions that come with the booster s...

  • Page 88

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 87 { warning never allow more than one child to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt cannot properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, they can be crushed together and ...

  • Page 89

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 88 seats and restraints { warning children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck. The shoulder belt can tighten but cannot be loosened if it is locked....

  • Page 90

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 89 q: what are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle owner, are available in four basic types. Selection ...

  • Page 91

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 90 seats and restraints child restraint systems rear-facing infant seat a rear-facing infant seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds ...

  • Page 92

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 91 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 ins...

  • Page 93

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 92 seats and restraints { warning a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child...

  • Page 94

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 93 attachments. Latch-compatible rear-facing and forward-facing child seats can be properly installed using either the latch anchors or the vehicle’s safety belts. Do not use bot...

  • Page 95

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 94 seats and restraints top tether anchor a top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (2) on th...

  • Page 96

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 95 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 t...

  • Page 97

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 96 seats and restraints warning (continued) restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. { warning...

  • Page 98

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 97 child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 1.2. Put the child restraint on th...

  • Page 99

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 98 seats and restraints or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts. If the position you are using has an adjustabl...

  • Page 100

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 99 { warning a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates. This is because the back of the ...

  • Page 101

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 100 seats and restraints tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt ...

  • Page 102

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 101 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it s...

  • Page 103

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 102 seats and restraints tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt, if needed. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, check if th...

  • Page 104

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 seats and restraints 103 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See lower anchors and tethers for chil...

  • Page 105: Storage

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 104 storage storage storage compartments storage compartments . . . . . . . 104 instrument panel storage . . . . 104 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 cupholders . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 106

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 storage 105 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 ...

  • Page 107: Additional Storage

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 106 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...

  • Page 108: Instruments And

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 107 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 108 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 109 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 109 horn . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 109: Controls

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 108 instruments and controls ride control system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 airbag system messages . . . . 150 safety belt messages . . . . . . . . 150 security messages . . ....

  • Page 110

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 109 steering wheel controls the infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. See "steering wheel controls" in the infotainment manual. Heated ste...

  • Page 111

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 110 instruments and controls heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. See electrical system overload 0 293. Wiper parking if the ignition is put in off while the wipers are on lo, hi, or int, ...

  • Page 112

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 111 { 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. Wipe...

  • Page 113

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 112 instruments and controls auto set when on, the time and date will automatically update. To set auto set: 1. Touch the settings screen button, then touch time and date. 2. Touch set time or set da...

  • Page 114

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 113 caution failure to replace the circuit breaker with the minifuse could overheat the cigar lighter and damage the vehicle. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to fol...

  • Page 115

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 114 instruments and controls back in or turn the retained accessory power (rap) off and then back on. See retained accessory power (rap) 0 207. The power restarts when equipment using 150 watts or le...

  • Page 116: Warning Lights,

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 115 to charge a mobile device: 1. Open the climate control system panel. 2. Remove all objects from the charging pad. The system may not charge if there are any objects on th...

  • Page 117

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 116 instruments and controls instrument cluster english base cluster with auto stop shown, metric similar.

  • Page 118

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 117 english uplevel balanced cluster shown, metric similar.

  • Page 119

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 118 instruments and controls reconfigurable instrument cluster the uplevel cluster display layout can be changed. Balanced configuration the balanced configuration has three interactive display zones...

  • Page 120

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 119 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 c...

  • Page 121

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 120 instruments and controls speedometer the speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Odometer the odometer shows how far the vehicle has be...

  • Page 122

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 121 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 pointing t...

  • Page 123

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 122 instruments and controls english this gauge indicates boost under heavier throttle. It displays the air pressure level in the intake manifold before it enters the engine's combustion chamber. The...

  • Page 124

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 123 engine coolant temperature gauge metric base level english base level metric uplevel balanced configuration shown english uplevel balanced configuration shown this gauge ...

  • Page 125

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 124 instruments and controls safety belt reminders driver safety belt reminder light there is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster. When the vehicle is started, this light fl...

  • Page 126

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 125 { warning if the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The air...

  • Page 127

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 126 instruments and controls charging system light on some vehicles the charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show the li...

  • Page 128

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 127 caution (continued) vehicle warranty. This could also affect the vehicle’s ability to pass an emissions inspection/ maintenance test. See accessories and modifications 0 ...

  • Page 129

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 128 instruments and controls the vehicle may not pass inspection if: . The light is on when the engine is running. . The light does not come on when the ignition is in service only mode. . Critical e...

  • Page 130

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 129 if the light does not come on, or remains flashing, see your dealer. Service electric parking brake light on some vehicles the service electric parking brake light should...

  • Page 131

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 130 instruments and controls for vehicles with the uplevel cluster, this light may not come on when starting the vehicle. This light is green if lka is available to assist. Lka may assist by gently t...

  • Page 132

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 131 this light comes on when the stabilitrak system is turned off. If stabilitrak is off, the traction control system (tcs) is also off. If stabilitrak and tcs are off, the s...

  • Page 133

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 132 instruments and controls tire pressure light for vehicles with the tire pressure monitor system (tpms), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire ...

  • Page 134

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 133 reconfigurable cluster, this light is in the display area and may not come on when the ignition is turned on. It also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. The ligh...

  • Page 135

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 134 instruments and controls this light comes on solid when there is a problem with the afl system. It flashes when the system is switching between lighting modes. See adaptive forward lighting (afl)...

  • Page 136: Information Displays

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 135 information displays driver information center (dic) the dic displays are shown in the left and right interactive display zones on the instrument cluster. The displays sh...

  • Page 137

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 136 instruments and controls will change as driving conditions change. The average fuel economy can be reset along with the trip odometer by pressing and holding sel while this display is active. Fue...

  • Page 138

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 137 page. If the selected speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed and a chime may sound. Best fuel economy : displays average fuel economy, the best fuel econo...

  • Page 139

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 138 instruments and controls warning (continued) dark outside. Be sure to keep the hud image dim and placed low in your field of view. If equipped with hud, some information concerning the operation ...

  • Page 140

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 139 to adjust the hud image: 1. Adjust the driver seat. 2. Start the engine. Use the following settings to adjust the hud. $ (image adjustment) : press down or lift up to cen...

  • Page 141

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 140 instruments and controls incoming phone calls appearing in the instrument cluster, may also display in any hud view. Metric english navigation view : this display includes the information in the ...

  • Page 142: Vehicle Messages

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 141 vehicle messages messages displayed on the dic indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may display ...

  • Page 143

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 142 instruments and controls harder to push and the stopping distance may be longer. See your dealer for service. Service parking brake this message displays when there is a problem with the electric...

  • Page 144

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 143 door ajar messages door open a door open symbol will be displayed on the dic showing which door is open. If the vehicle has been shifted out of p (park), a door open mess...

  • Page 145

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 144 instruments and controls engine oil hot, idle engine this message displays when the engine oil temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. Engine oil low — add...

  • Page 146

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 145 five minutes. Press the brake pedal and start button to restart the vehicle. Number of keys programmed this message displays when programming new keys to the vehicle. Rem...

  • Page 147

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 146 instruments and controls automatic collision prep reduced this message displays when the front automatic braking (fab) system has been set to the alert setting. This setting disables most fab fun...

  • Page 148

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 147 rear auto brake and park assist unavailable this message displays when attempting to activate the parking and backing features of the driver assistance system when they a...

  • Page 149

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 148 instruments and controls side detection system unavailable this message indicates that side blind zone alert (sbza), lane change alert (lca), and rear cross traffic alert (rcta) are disabled eith...

  • Page 150

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 149 performance traction 3 - sport 1 (v-series only) this message displays when this performance traction management (ptm) mode is selected. The tcs and stabilitrak off clust...

  • Page 151

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 150 instruments and controls operational and driving should be adjusted accordingly. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service as soon as possible. When this message is displayed, the vehicle’s han...

  • Page 152

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 151 service vehicle messages service ac system this message displays if there is a problem with the air conditioning system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Serv...

  • Page 153

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 152 instruments and controls if a tire pressure message appears on the dic, stop as soon as possible. Inflate the tires by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the tire ...

  • Page 154: Vehicle

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 153 vehicle personalization use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. The following are all possible personalization...

  • Page 155

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 154 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 will reflect the ...

  • Page 156

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 155 . Comfort and convenience . Lighting . Power door locks . Remote lock, unlock, start climate and air quality select and the following may display: . Auto fan max speed . ...

  • Page 157

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 156 instruments and controls provided, though less likely to occur. See front automatic braking (fab) system 0 245. Select off, alert and brake, or alert. Rear cross traffic alert this allows the rea...

  • Page 158

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 157 k on the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter is pressed to locate the vehicle. Select off or on. Exit lighting this allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps...

  • Page 159

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 158 instruments and controls remote start auto heat seats if equipped and turned on, this feature will turn on the heated seats when using remote start on cold days. See heated and ventilated front s...

  • Page 160

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 159 apple carplay this feature allows apple devices to be connected to the infotainment system through a usb port. Select off or on. Manage apple carplay devices select to ma...

  • Page 161: Universal Remote

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 160 instruments and controls calibrate touchscreen select to calibrate the touchscreen, then follow the prompts. Turn display off select to turn the display off. Press anywhere on the display area or...

  • Page 162

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 161 instructions refer to a garage door opener, but can be used for other devices. Do not use the universal remote system with any garage door opener that does not have the s...

  • Page 163

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 162 instruments and controls be required. For a second time, press and hold the newly programmed button for five seconds. If the light stays on or the garage door moves, programming is complete. . If...

  • Page 164

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 instruments and controls 163 universal remote system operation using the universal remote system press and hold the appropriate universal remote system button for at least one-half second. The indica...

  • Page 165: Lighting

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 164 lighting lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . 164 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 headlamp high/low-beam changer . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 166

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 lighting 165 ; (parking lamps) : turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. 2 (headlamps) : turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel ligh...

  • Page 167

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 166 lighting the high beams may not turn off automatically if the system cannot detect other vehicle's lamps because of any of the following: . The other vehicle's lamp(s) are missing, damaged, obstr...

  • Page 168

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 lighting 167 daytime running lamps (drl) drl can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional drl are required on all vehicles first sold in canada. The...

  • Page 169

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 168 lighting come on. The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed. When the wipers are not operating, these lamps turn off. Move the exterior lamp control to o or ; to dis...

  • Page 170: Interior Lighting

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 lighting 169 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, che...

  • Page 171: Lighting Features

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 170 lighting 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 lighti...

  • Page 172

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 lighting 171 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 ...

  • Page 173: Infotainment

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 172 infotainment system infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 performance data recorder (pdr) performance data recorder (pdr) . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 174

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 infotainment system 173 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 begi...

  • Page 175

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 174 infotainment system 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...

  • Page 176

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 infotainment system 175 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): th...

  • Page 177

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 176 infotainment system . 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 ...

  • Page 178

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 infotainment system 177 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...

  • Page 179: Climate Controls

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 178 climate controls climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 rear climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 180

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 climate controls 179 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 condi...

  • Page 181

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 180 climate controls 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 tempera...

  • Page 182

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 climate controls 181 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 selecte...

  • Page 183

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 182 climate controls on, see “climate and air quality” under vehicle personalization 0 153. Rear window defogger = (rear window defogger) : press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indica...

  • Page 184

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 climate controls 183 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 tempera...

  • Page 185

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 184 climate controls 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. R...

  • Page 186: Air Vents

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 climate controls 185 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 r...

  • Page 187: Maintenance

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 186 climate controls . 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 af...

  • Page 188: Driving And

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 187 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 drunk driving . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 189: Driving Information

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 188 driving and operating filling a portable fuel container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 trailer towing general towing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 driving charact...

  • Page 190

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 189 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 drivi...

  • Page 191

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 190 driving and operating steering variable effort steering some vehicles have a steering system that varies the amount of effort required to steer the vehicle in relation to the speed of the vehicle...

  • Page 192

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 191 the vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in t...

  • Page 193

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 192 driving and operating axle fluid axles must have 885 km (500 mi) before being used in track driving. The front, if equipped with awd, and rear axle fluid temperatures may be higher than when driv...

  • Page 194

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 193 dry boiling point greater than 279 °c (534 °f). After conversion to the high performance brake fluid, follow the brake fluid service recommendations outlined by the fluid ma...

  • Page 195

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 194 driving and operating racing/track brake burnishing procedure caution brake pedal fade will occur during this track burnish procedure and can cause brake pedal travel and force to increase. This ...

  • Page 196

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 195 courses. Inspect the tires prior to every track session. Track driving will reduce the tire tread life. { warning operating the vehicle at high speeds can be dangerous. Impr...

  • Page 197

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 196 driving and operating { warning wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving...

  • Page 198

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 197 { warning coasting downhill in n (neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. This can cause overheating of the brakes and loss of steering. Always have the engine runni...

  • Page 199

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 198 driving and operating { warning snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co), which cannot be seen or s...

  • Page 200

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 199 gears. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward a...

  • Page 201

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 200 driving and operating equipment tires (3) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (4). For more information on tires and inflation see tires 0 302 and tire pressure 0 309. There is also...

  • Page 202

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 201 2. Subtract occupant weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). 3. Available occupant and cargo weight = 317 kg (700 lbs). Example 2 1. Vehicle capacity weight for exa...

  • Page 203: Starting And

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 202 driving and operating { warning things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. . Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle. In the cargo area, p...

  • Page 204

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 203 { warning the exposed edges of carbon fiber parts can be sharp when damaged. You or others could be injured. Use caution when washing the vehicle, coming in contact with dam...

  • Page 205

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 204 driving and operating do not turn the engine off when the vehicle is moving. This will cause a loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags. If the vehicle must ...

  • Page 206

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 205 starting the engine move the shift lever to p (park) or n (neutral). To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use n (neutral) only. Caution do not try to sh...

  • Page 207

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 206 driving and operating extra gasoline from the engine. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all mo...

  • Page 208

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 207 display. The indicator on the switch will illuminate when the system is operational. When h comes on green in the instrument cluster, the system is active. The system is not...

  • Page 209

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 208 driving and operating warning (continued) it overheat and cause a fire, property damage, electric shock, and injury. . Do not operate the vehicle with the heater cord permanently attached to the ...

  • Page 210

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 209 if you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, the vehicle must be in p (park) and the parking brake set. After shifting into p (park), try to move the shift leve...

  • Page 211: Engine Exhaust

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 210 driving and operating engine exhaust { warning engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co), which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to co can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may ...

  • Page 212: Automatic

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 211 automatic transmission there are several different positions for the shift lever. P : this position locks the rear wheels. Use this position when starting the engine because...

  • Page 213

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 212 driving and operating moving, use n (neutral) only. You can also use n (neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { warning shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is...

  • Page 214

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 213 manual mode tap shift caution driving with the engine at a high rpm without upshifting while using tap shift, could damage the vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while u...

  • Page 215: Drive Systems

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 214 driving and operating drive systems all-wheel drive vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions...

  • Page 216

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 215 using abs do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let abs work. You may hear the abs pump or motor operating and feel the brake pedal pulsate. This...

  • Page 217

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 216 driving and operating held up. If the switch is held up until the vehicle comes to a stop, the epb will remain applied. The vehicle may automatically apply the epb in some situations when the veh...

  • Page 218: Ride Control Systems

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 217 ride control systems traction control/ electronic stability control the vehicle has a traction control system (tcs) and stabilitrak ® , an electronic stability control syste...

  • Page 219

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 218 driving and operating drive the vehicle. If d comes on and stays on, the vehicle may need more time to diagnose the problem. If the condition persists, see your dealer. Turning the systems off an...

  • Page 220

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 219 vehicle to enhance the ride performance for the road conditions and the selected mode. While in the sport and/or track modes, the vehicle monitors driving behavior and autom...

  • Page 221

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 220 driving and operating track mode (v-sport and v-series only) use when maximum vehicle handling is desired. When selected, the track mode indicator will display in the dic. When in track mode, the...

  • Page 222

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 221 modes: tour default sport snow/ice track throttle progression normal normal snow/ice track transmission shift mode normal sport normal track steering (assist effort) tour sp...

  • Page 223

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 222 driving and operating . Snow/ice – the vehicle will upshift normally when the vehicle is moving. The transmission will also shift differently to assist in maintaining traction. Steering (assist e...

  • Page 224

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 223 ride control systems to provide improved and consistent performance when cornering. The amount of available engine power is based on the mode selected, track conditions, dri...

  • Page 225

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 224 driving and operating performance traction 4 – sport active handling off . For use by drivers who are familiar with the track. . Dry conditions only. . Requires more driving skill than modes 2 or...

  • Page 226: Cruise Control

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 225 competitive driving mode, ptm, and launch control are systems designed for a closed course race track and not intended for use on public roads. The systems are not intended ...

  • Page 227

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 226 driving and operating occurs when cruise control is activated, cruise control is disengaged. See forward collision alert (fca) system 0 243. When road conditions allow the cruise control to be sa...

  • Page 228

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 227 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...

  • Page 229

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 228 driving and operating 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 ar...

  • Page 230

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 229 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 un...

  • Page 231

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 230 driving and operating 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 clu...

  • Page 232

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 231 . 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 det...

  • Page 233

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 232 driving and operating or both sides of the safety alert seat will pulse five times. See “collision/detection systems” under vehicle personalization 0 153. See defensive driving 0 189. Approaching...

  • Page 234

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 233 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 dri...

  • Page 235

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 234 driving and operating 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 whe...

  • Page 236: Driver Assistance

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 235 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 drivin...

  • Page 237

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 236 driving and operating warning (continued) under many conditions, these systems will not: . Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. . Detect vehicles or objects outside the area moni...

  • Page 238

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 237 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 ...

  • Page 239

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 238 driving and operating 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 f...

  • Page 240

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 239 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 instrum...

  • Page 241

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 240 driving and operating 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. ...

  • Page 242

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 241 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 parkin...

  • Page 243

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 242 driving and operating 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 v...

  • Page 244

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 243 forward collision alert (fca) system if equipped, the fca system may help to avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quick...

  • Page 245

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 244 driving and operating 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 f...

  • Page 246

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 245 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 unt...

  • Page 247

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 246 driving and operating warning (continued) . Detect all vehicles, especially vehicles with a trailer, tractors, muddy vehicles, etc. . Detect a vehicle when weather limits visibility, such as in f...

  • Page 248

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 247 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...

  • Page 249

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 248 driving and operating 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 ap...

  • Page 250

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 249 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 rap...

  • Page 251

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 250 driving and operating warning (continued) alert when approaching the lane on the side where it has detected a lane marking. Even with lka and ldw, you must steer the vehicle. Always keep your att...

  • Page 252: Fuel

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 251 lka assistance and/or ldw alerts may occur due to tar marks, shadows, cracks in the road, temporary or construction lane markings, or other road imperfections. This is norma...

  • Page 253

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 252 driving and operating if heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher, the engine needs service. Use of seasonal fuels use summer and winter fuels in the appropriate s...

  • Page 254

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 253 fuel not recommended. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Fuel additives to keep fuel systems clean, top tier deterge...

  • Page 255

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 254 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 overfil...

  • Page 256: Trailer Towing

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 255 warning (continued) . Remove the container from the vehicle, trunk, or pickup bed before filling. . Place the container on the ground. . Place the nozzle inside the fill ope...

  • Page 257

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 256 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 trai...

  • Page 258

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 257 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 f...

  • Page 259

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 258 driving and operating maintenance when trailer towing the vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See maintenance schedule 0 349. Things that are especially important in trailer ...

  • Page 260

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 driving and operating 259 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...

  • Page 261: Conversions And

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 260 driving and operating towing equipment (v6, v-series, and twin turbo) the vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer. Conversions and add-ons add-on electrical equipment { warning ...

  • Page 262: Vehicle Care

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 261 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 262 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 california perchlorate materials ...

  • Page 263: General Information

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 262 vehicle care if a tire goes flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 tire sealant and compressor kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 storing the tire sealant and compressor kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33...

  • Page 264: Vehicle Checks

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 263 airbags, braking, stability, ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control. The...

  • Page 265

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 264 vehicle care keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See maintenance records 0 361. Caution even small amounts of contamination can ...

  • Page 266

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 265 engine compartment overview 2.0l l4 ltg engine.

  • Page 267

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 266 vehicle care 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid 0 284. 2. Remote positive (+) battery terminal. See jump starting - north america 0 332. 3. Engine compartment fuse block 0 294...

  • Page 268

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 267 3.6l v6 lgx engine.

  • Page 269

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 268 vehicle care 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid 0 284. 2. Remote positive (+) battery terminal. See jump starting - north america 0 332. 3. Remote negative (-) battery termina...

  • Page 270

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 269 3.6l v6 lf3 engine.

  • Page 271

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 270 vehicle care 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid 0 284. 2. Remote positive (+) battery terminal. See jump starting - north america 0 332. 3. Engine compartment fuse block 0 294...

  • Page 272

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 271 6.2l v8 lt4 engine.

  • Page 273

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 272 vehicle care 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid 0 284. 2. Remote positive (+) battery terminal. See jump starting - north america 0 332. 3. Engine compartment fuse block 0 294...

  • Page 274

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 273 when to add engine oil 2.0l ltg l4 turbo 3.6l lf3 v6 twin turbo 3.6l lgx v6 shown, 6.2l lt4 v8 similar if the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add 1 l ...

  • Page 275

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 274 vehicle care 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 ...

  • Page 276

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 275 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. ...

  • Page 277

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 276 vehicle care change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in maintenance schedule 0 349, and be sure to use the fluid listed in recommended fluids and lubricants 0 358. Engine air cleaner/...

  • Page 278

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 277 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 at...

  • Page 279

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 278 vehicle care cooling system the cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 2.0l l4 ltg engine 1. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap 2. Engine cooling fa...

  • Page 280

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 279 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 th...

  • Page 281

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 280 vehicle care 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 wa...

  • Page 282

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 281 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 th...

  • Page 283

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 282 vehicle care 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 press...

  • Page 284

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 283 if the decision is made to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface. Then check to see if the engine cooling fan is running. If the engine is overheating, th...

  • Page 285

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 284 vehicle care 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, a...

  • Page 286

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 285 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...

  • Page 287

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 286 vehicle care the brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with gm approved dot 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See engine compartment overview 0 265 for the location of the rese...

  • Page 288

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 287 battery - north america the original equipment battery is maintenance free. Do not remove the cap and do not add fluid. The battery is in the trunk, behind the trim panel, on the dri...

  • Page 289

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 288 vehicle care 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 indic...

  • Page 290

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 289 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 engi...

  • Page 291

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 290 vehicle care 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 ty...

  • Page 292: Headlamp Aiming

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 291 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 headl...

  • Page 293

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 292 vehicle care 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. ...

  • Page 294: Electrical System

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 293 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 heav...

  • Page 295

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 294 vehicle care to identify and check fuses, circuit breakers, and relays, see engine compartment fuse block 0 294, instrument panel fuse block 0 297, and rear compartment fuse block 0 299. Engine c...

  • Page 296

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 295 number usage 1 – number usage 2 – number usage *3 passenger motorized safety belt 4 – 5 – 6 driver power seat 7 – *8 headlamp washer relay 9 – 10 – 11 – 12 – 13 passenger power seat ...

  • Page 297

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 296 vehicle care number usage 19 antilock brake system pump 20 antilock brake system valve *21 – 22 driver motorized safety belt 23 wiper control relay 24 wiper speed relay 25 engine control module r...

  • Page 298

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 297 number usage 67 left/right high-beam headlamp 68 aeroshutter 69 horn 70 horn relay 71 coolant fan 72 starter 2 *73 brake vacuum pump 74 starter 75 a/c clutch 76 – * optional instrume...

  • Page 299

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 298 vehicle care mini fuses usage 2 motorized cupholder mini fuses usage 3 electric steering column lock mini fuses usage 4 not used 5 hvac control 6 tilt/telescoping steering column 8 data link conn...

  • Page 300

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 299 mini fuses usage 22 sensing diagnostic module/ automatic occupant sensing 23 radio/dvd/hvac control 24 display 25 heated steering wheel 26 wireless charger 27 steering wheel switches...

  • Page 301

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 300 vehicle care number usage *1 rr driver control module/dc dc transformer number usage 2 left window number usage 3 body control module 8 *4 a/c inverter 5 passive entry passive start/ battery 1 6 ...

  • Page 302

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 301 number usage 20 rear window defogger relay 21 mirror window module 22 – 23 canister vent 24 body control module 2 *25 rear vision camera *26 front ventilated seats *27 sbza/ldw/eocm ...

  • Page 303: Wheels And Tires

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 302 vehicle care wheels and tires tires every new gm vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where ...

  • Page 304

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 303 all-season tires this vehicle may come with all-season tires. These tires are designed to provide good overall performance on most road surfaces and weather conditions. Original equi...

  • Page 305

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 304 vehicle care warning (continued) displayed. Drive cautiously and check the tire pressures as soon as possible. Run-flat tires can be driven on with no air pressure. There is no need to stop on th...

  • Page 306

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 305 summer tires high performance summer tires this vehicle may come with 245/ 40r18 (front) and 275/35r18 (rear) high performance summer tires. These tires have a special tread and comp...

  • Page 307

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 306 vehicle care gm's tpc specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. (3) dot (department of transportation) : the department of transportation (dot) code indicates that the tire is ...

  • Page 308

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 307 (3) aspect ratio : a two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in item 3 of the illustration, ...

  • Page 309

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 308 vehicle care department of transportation (dot) motor vehicle safety standards. The dot code includes the tire identification number (tin), an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the ...

  • Page 310

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 309 tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard. See tire pressure 0 309 and vehicle load limits 0 199. Radial ply tire : a pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to ...

  • Page 311

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 310 vehicle care 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 coul...

  • Page 312

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 311 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 additio...

  • Page 313

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 312 vehicle care accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signific...

  • Page 314

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 313 shown on the tire and loading information label. See vehicle load limits 0 199. A message to check the pressure in a specific tire displays in the driver information center (dic). Th...

  • Page 315

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 314 vehicle care successfully. See “tpms sensor matching process” later in this section. . The tpms sensor matching process was not done or not completed successfully after rotating the tires. The ma...

  • Page 316

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 315 through the settings menu. See driver information center (dic) 0 135. 4. Use the five-way dic control on the right side of the steering wheel to scroll to the tire pressure screen un...

  • Page 317

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 316 vehicle care tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires. The first rotation is the most important. Anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate the tires as soon as possible, check for ...

  • Page 318

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 317 reset the tire pressure monitor system. See tire pressure monitor operation 0 312. Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “wheel nut torque” under capacities and speci...

  • Page 319

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 318 vehicle care 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 r...

  • Page 320

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 319 { warning mixing tires of different sizes (other than those originally installed on the vehicle), brands, or types may cause loss of control of the vehicle, resulting in a crash or o...

  • Page 321

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 320 vehicle care traffic safety administration (nhtsa), which grades tires by treadwear, traction, and temperature performance. This applies only to vehicles sold in the united states. The grades are...

  • Page 322

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 321 to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause ...

  • Page 323

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 322 vehicle care caution the wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire...

  • Page 324

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 323 if a tire goes flat if the vehicle has run-flat tires, there is no need to stop on the side of the road to change a flat tire. See run-flat tires 0 303. { warning special tools and p...

  • Page 325

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 324 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 t...

  • Page 326

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 325 the tread area of the tire. It can also be used to inflate an underinflated tire. If the tire has been separated from the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, or has a large puncture, the t...

  • Page 327

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 326 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. 1. Selector switch (sealant/air or...

  • Page 328

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 327 3. Place the kit on the ground. Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it. 4. Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning ...

  • Page 329

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 328 vehicle care therefore, steps 12–18 must be done immediately after step 11. Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage. 12. Unplug the power plu...

  • Page 330

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 329 using the tire sealant and compressor kit without sealant to inflate a tire (not punctured) to use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: 1. Selector swi...

  • Page 331

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 330 vehicle care 4. Remove the tire valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Attach the air only hose (7) onto the tire valve stem by turning it clockwise until it is tigh...

  • Page 332

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 331 the tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter located in a compartment on the bottom of its housing that may be used to inflate air mattresses, balls, etc. Removal and...

  • Page 333: Jump Starting

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 332 vehicle care jump starting jump starting - north america for more information about the vehicle battery, see battery - north america 0 287. If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle...

  • Page 334

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 333 the positive jump start connection for the discharged battery is under a red cover. Remove the cover to expose the terminal. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt batter...

  • Page 335: Towing The Vehicle

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 334 vehicle care 6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. 7. Connect one end of the black negative (–) cable to the negative (–) termin...

  • Page 336

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 335 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 cle...

  • Page 337

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 336 vehicle care 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...

  • Page 338: Appearance Care

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 337 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 m...

  • Page 339

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 338 vehicle care caution (continued) your dealer. Follow all manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage, necessary safety precautions, and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care produc...

  • Page 340

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 339 caution (continued) may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle. To keep the paint finish looking new,...

  • Page 341

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 340 vehicle care . Aftermarket appearance caps or covers while the lamps are illuminated, due to excessive heat generated. Caution failure to clean lamps properly can cause damage to the lamp cover t...

  • Page 342

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 341 caution chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium, calcium, or sodium chloride. The...

  • Page 343

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 342 vehicle care sheet metal damage if the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or repla...

  • Page 344

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 343 interior glass to clean, use a terry cloth fabric dampened with water. Wipe droplets left behind with a clean dry cloth. If necessary, use a commercial glass cleaner after cleaning w...

  • Page 345

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 344 vehicle care cleaning high gloss surfaces and vehicle information and radio displays use a microfiber cloth on high gloss surfaces or vehicle displays. First, use a soft bristle brush to remove d...

  • Page 346

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 vehicle care 345 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 c...

  • Page 347

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 346 vehicle care 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 ...

  • Page 348: Service And

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 service and maintenance 347 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 347 cadillac premium care maintenance cadillac premium care maintenance . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 349

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 348 service and maintenance changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper blades. Caution damage caused by improper maintenance can lead to cost...

  • Page 350: Cadillac Premium

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 service and maintenance 349 cadillac premium care maintenance your vehicle comes with the cadillac premium care maintenance. It is a maintenance program that covers select maintenance services during...

  • Page 351

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 350 service and maintenance a year and the oil life system must be reset. Your trained dealer technician can perform this work. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the vehicl...

  • Page 352

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 service and maintenance 351 maintenance schedule additional required services - normal 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,...

  • Page 353

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 352 service and maintenance footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services - normal (1) vehicles with different size front and rear tires do not have tire rotation. See tire rotation 0...

  • Page 354

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 service and maintenance 353 maintenance schedule additional required services - severe 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,...

  • Page 355: Special Application

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 354 service and maintenance footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services - severe (1) vehicles with different size front and rear tires do not have tire rotation. See tire rotation 0...

  • Page 356: Additional

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 service and maintenance 355 additional maintenance and care your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle performance...

  • Page 357

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 356 service and maintenance lamps properly working headlamps, taillamps, and brake lamps are important to see and be seen on the road. . Signs that the headlamps need attention include dimming, failu...

  • Page 358

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 service and maintenance 357 wiper blades wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view. . Signs of wear include streaking, skipping across the windshield, and wor...

  • Page 359

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 358 service and maintenance recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants usage fluid/lubricant engine oil engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper sae...

  • Page 360

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 service and maintenance 359 usage fluid/lubricant electronic limited slip differential (elsd) clutch system lubricant (cts-v and v-sport only) dexron ® -vi automatic transmission fluid. Rear axle/fro...

  • Page 361

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 360 service and maintenance part gm part number acdelco part number 6.2l v8 engine (v-series) 22935844 a3203c engine oil filter 2.0l l4 engine 12640445 pf64 3.6l v6 engine (lgx) 19330000 pf63e 3.6l v...

  • Page 362: Maintenance Records

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 service and maintenance 361 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 box...

  • Page 363: Technical Data

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 362 technical data technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 364: Vehicle Data

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 technical data 363 vehicle data capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in metric and english conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants 0 358 for more in...

  • Page 365

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 364 technical data application capacities metric english 3.6l v6 engine (lf3) 6.6 l 7.0 qt 6.2l v8 engine (v-series) 9.5 l 10.0 qt fuel tank 72 l 19 gal transfer case – awd 0.8 l 0.8 qt rear axle (wi...

  • Page 366

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 technical data 365 engine specifications (cont'd) engine vin code transmission spark plug gap 6.2l v8 engine (v-series) 6 automatic 0.725–0.875 mm (0.029– 0.034 in) engine drive belt routing 2.0l l4 ...

  • Page 367: Customer

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 366 customer information customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 customer assistance offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 368

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 customer information 367 resolved by your dealership without further help, in the u.S., call the cadillac customer assistance center at 1-800–458–8006. In canada, call the canadian cadillac customer ...

  • Page 369

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 368 customer information limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge mediation/arbitration program. General motors of canada limited has committed to binding arbitration of owne...

  • Page 370

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 customer information 369 communicate with cadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-2622. Tty users in canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. Online owner center online owner experience (u.S.) my.Cadillac.Com the cadi...

  • Page 371

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 370 customer information . Description of the problem. Coverage services are provided for the duration of the vehicle’s powertrain warranty. In the u.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered. In can...

  • Page 372

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 customer information 371 to the nearest cadillac dealership. Each technician travels with a specially equipped service vehicle complete with the necessary cadillac parts and tools required to handle ...

  • Page 373

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 372 customer information courtesy transportation program to enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer courtesy transportation, a customer support program ...

  • Page 374

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 customer information 373 general motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change, or discontinue courtesy transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuan...

  • Page 375

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 374 customer information specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you ensure that the vehicle will be repaired with gm original equipment collision parts. If ...

  • Page 376

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 customer information 375 repaired with genuine gm parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obliga...

  • Page 377: Reporting Safety

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 376 customer information radio frequency statement this vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that complies with part 15/part 18 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules a...

  • Page 378: Vehicle Data

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 customer information 377 reporting safety defects to general motors in addition to notifying nhtsa (or transport canada) in a situation like this, notify general motors. Call 1-800-458-8006, or write...

  • Page 379

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 378 customer information 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 ...

  • Page 380: Onstar

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 onstar 379 onstar onstar overview onstar overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 onstar services emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 381: Onstar Services

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 380 onstar . Obtain the wi-fi ® hotspot name or ssid and password, if equipped. Press q to connect to an advisor to: . Verify account information or update contact information. . Get driving directio...

  • Page 382

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 onstar 381 2. Request directions to be downloaded to the vehicle. 3. Follow the voice-guided commands. Using voice commands during a planned route cancel route 1. Press = . System responds: “onstar r...

  • Page 383

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 382 onstar 4g lte speed. Up to seven mobile devices can be connected. A data plan is required. Use the in-vehicle controls only when it is safe to do so. 1. To retrieve wi-fi hotspot information, pre...

  • Page 384: Onstar Additional

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 onstar 383 calling 911 emergency 1. Press = . System responds: “onstar ready.” 2. Say “call.” system responds: “call. Please say the name or number to call.” 3. Say “911” without pausing. System resp...

  • Page 385

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 384 onstar reactivation for subsequent owners press q and follow the prompts to speak to an advisor as soon as possible. The advisor will update vehicle records and explain onstar service options. Ho...

  • Page 386

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 onstar 385 onstar personal identification number (pin) a pin is needed to access some onstar services. The pin will need to be changed the first time when speaking with an advisor. To change the onst...

  • Page 387

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 386 onstar add-on electrical equipment the onstar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the vehicle. Do not add any electrical equipment. See add-on electrical equipment 0 260. Add...

  • Page 388

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 onstar 387 above copyright notice and this permission notice appear in all copies. The software is provided “as is,” without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the...

  • Page 389

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 388 onstar self-extracting archive; that is permitted without inclusion of this license, as long as the normal sfx banner has not been removed from the binary or disabled. 3. Altered versions–includi...

  • Page 390: Index

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 index 389 index a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . 228 adaptive forward ...

  • Page 391

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 390 index assistance systems for driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 assistance systems for parking and backing . . . . . . . . . . 236 auto stop mode . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 392

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 index 391 cleaning (cont'd) interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 climate control systems dual automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 393

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 392 index driving (cont'd) if the vehicle is stuck . . . . . . . . . 198 loss of control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 off-road recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 190 track events and competitive . ....

  • Page 394

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 index 393 fuel (cont'd) economy driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 filling a portable fuel container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253...

  • Page 395

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 394 index instrument panel storage area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 interior rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . 47 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 j jump starti...

  • Page 396

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 index 395 locks (cont'd) lockout protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 power door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 loss o...

  • Page 397

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 396 index onstar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 onstar ® additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 onstar ® connections . . . . . . . . . . . 381 onsta...

  • Page 398

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 index 397 reporting safety defects canadian government . . . . . . . . 376 general motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 u.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 restraints where to put . . ....

  • Page 399

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 398 index shifting (cont'd) out of park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 side blind zone alert (sbza) . . . 247 signals, turn and lane-change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 special ap...

  • Page 400

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 index 399 towing (cont'd) general information . . . . . . . . . . 255 recreational vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 335 trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258–260 vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 401

    Cadillac cts/cts-v owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15 400 index winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 winter tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 wiper blade replacement . . . . . . 290 wireless charging . . . ....