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Cadillac CTS 2015 Owner's Manual

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Summary of CTS 2015

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    No recyclable logo on back covers for cadillac only cadillac 2013 - 12/14/11 2k15cadillac_cts_22866698b.Ai color = black spine size = needed - est. .66 inch 10/03/14.

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    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 2015 cadillac cts owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-...

  • Page 3

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 2015 cadillac cts owner manual m jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65 towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-68 appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71 service and mai...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 introduction iii 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 c...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 iv introduction danger, warnings, and cautions warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. { danger danger indicat...

  • Page 6

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 introduction v o : exterior lamps . : fuel gauge + : fuses 3 : headlamp high/low-beam changer ( : heated steering wheel j : latch system child restraints * : malfunction indicator lamp : ...

  • Page 7: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 8: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 in brief 1-1 in brief instrument panel instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 starting the engine . . . ....

  • Page 9: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 1-2 in brief instrument panel.

  • Page 10

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 in brief 1-3 1. Air vents on page 8-8. 2. Turn signal lever. See turn and lane-change signals on page 6-6. 3. Manual mode on page 9-25 (if equipped). 4. Instrument cluster on page 5-10. 5...

  • Page 11: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 1-4 in brief 21. Shift lever. See automatic transmission on page 9-23. Manual mode button. See automatic transmission on page 9-23. 22. Mode switch. See driver mode control on page 9-31. ...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 in brief 1-5 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 ag...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 1-6 in brief from the inside rear doors, push down on the door lock knob on top of the door. To unlock a door, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and again to open it. Power door ...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 in brief 1-7 press the switch down to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See power windows on page 2-21. Seat adjustment power seats to adjust the seat: . Move the seat for...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 1-8 in brief reclining seatbacks to adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. See reclining seatbacks on page...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 in brief 1-9 press c or { to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls or pushes air through the seat. The air is not cooled. Press the button once fo...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 1-10 in brief passenger sensing system united states canada and mexico the passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certai...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 in brief 1-11 steering wheel adjustment to adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away fro...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 1-12 in brief reading lamps there are front and rear reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on when any door is opened. To manually tur...

  • Page 20

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 in brief 1-13 5 : turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. See exterior lamp controls on page 6-1 and daytime running lamps (drl) on page 6-4. ...

  • Page 21

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 1-14 in brief climate controls the climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate control buttons 1. Driver and passenger ...

  • Page 22: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 in brief 1-15 see dual automatic climate control system on page 8-1 and rear climate control system on page 8-6 (if equipped). Transmission tap shift if equipped, permanent tap shift mod...

  • Page 23

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 1-16 in brief increase speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press +res up to the second detent. Set−: press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cr...

  • Page 24

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 in brief 1-17 the system will not assist or alert if it detects that you are actively steering. Override lka by turning the steering wheel. Lka uses a camera to detect lane markings betw...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 1-18 in brief when the vehicle speed is below 30 km/h (18 mph), press the apa button, o , to enable the system. See “automatic parking assist (apa)” under assistance systems for parking ...

  • Page 26

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 in brief 1-19 universal remote system if equipped, this system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, sec...

  • Page 27: Performance And

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 1-20 in brief the passenger side switch (2) operates the sunshade. Press and release the front or rear of the switch (2) to express open or express close the sunshade. To stop the sunsha...

  • Page 28

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 in brief 1-21 the low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and infl...

  • Page 29

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 1-22 in brief driving for better fuel economy driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate...

  • Page 30: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 31

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 2-2 keys, doors, and windows this key, inside the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter, is used for the driver door, front passenger door, and rear folding seats. To remove the key, pre...

  • Page 32

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 keep in mind that other conditions, such as those previously stated, can impact the performance of the transmitter. Q (lock): press to lock all doors. The tur...

  • Page 33

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 2-4 keys, doors, and windows x (remote trunk release): press twice quickly to release the trunk. Keyless access operation the keyless access system lets you lock and unlock the doors and ...

  • Page 34

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 transmitter inside the vehicle. If passive locking is enabled, the doors may lock with the rke transmitter inside the vehicle. Do not leave the rke transmitte...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 2-6 keys, doors, and windows need to be opened and the rubber mat needs to be removed to access the transmitter pocket. 5. Press the engine start/ stop button. When the transmitter is lea...

  • Page 36

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 5. Place the new transmitter in the transmitter pocket. The center console storage area will need to be opened and the rubber mat needs to be removed to acces...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 2-8 keys, doors, and windows battery replacement { caution when replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmi...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 remote vehicle start this feature allows the engine to be started from outside the vehicle. / (remote vehicle start): this button will be on the rke transmitt...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 2-10 keys, doors, and windows the remote start can only be extended once. When the remote start is extended, the second 10 minute period is added on to the first 10 minutes for a total o...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 warning (continued) . Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when slowing or stopping the vehicle. Lock the doors to help prevent this from hap...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 2-12 keys, doors, and windows 3. Move the cap forward and press to snap the cap in place. 4. Release the door handle. Inside the vehicle on the rear doors, push down on the door lock kno...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 elapsed, the five-second timer will reset once all the doors are closed again. Press q on the door lock switch again, or press q on the rke transmitter, to ...

  • Page 43: Doors

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 2-14 keys, doors, and windows press z { to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated. The rear door power windows are ...

  • Page 45: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 2-16 keys, doors, and windows { 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 handle. There ...

  • Page 46

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 will bypass the 30-second delay and immediately arm the alarm system. The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key. If the dri...

  • Page 47

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 2-18 keys, doors, and windows the inclination sensor can set off the alarm if it senses movement of the vehicle, such as a change in vehicle orientation. Immobilizer see radio frequency ...

  • Page 48: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 it is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement rke transmitters. Up to eight transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle. To progr...

  • Page 49: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 2-20 keys, doors, and windows 4. Return the selector switch to the center position. Memory mirrors if equipped, the vehicle may have memory mirrors. See memory seats on page 3-6. Automat...

  • Page 50: Windows

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 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...

  • Page 51

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 2-22 keys, doors, and windows 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 ful...

  • Page 52

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 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...

  • Page 53

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 2-24 keys, doors, and windows rear window sunshade if equipped with a rear window sunshade, the switch is on the overhead console. The sunshade only operates with the ignition in on/run/...

  • Page 54: Roof

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-25 roof sunroof if equipped, the sunroof will only operate when the ignition is in on/ run or acc/accessory, or when retained accessory power (rap) is active. ...

  • Page 55

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 2-26 keys, doors, and windows the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean...

  • Page 56: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats power seat adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3 lumbar adjustment . . ....

  • Page 57: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-2 seats and restraints head restraints { warning with head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal i...

  • Page 58: Front Seats

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-3 head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable. Rear seats the veh...

  • Page 59

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-4 seats and restraints to adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up...

  • Page 60

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-5 thigh support adjustment 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...

  • Page 61

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-6 seats and restraints do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. Memory seats the set, "1," "2," and b (exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually save and re...

  • Page 62

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-7 3. Immediately press and hold b until two beeps sound. Manually recalling memory positions if the vehicle is off or not in p (park), press and hold "1," "2," or b...

  • Page 63

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-8 seats and restraints easy exit recall automatically activates when one of the following occurs: . The vehicle is turned off and the driver door is opened within a short time. . The ve...

  • Page 64

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-9 if equipped, the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, the ignition must be in on/run/start. Press j or z to heat the driver or p...

  • Page 65: Rear Seats

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-10 seats and restraints rear seats split fold seats are equipped with a locking latch. Lock and unlock the seatback using the vehicle key in the cylinder. The latch will not open when ...

  • Page 66

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-11 2. Unlock the seatback using the vehicle key in the cylinder. Pull the lever on top of the seatback toward you to release the seatback. A red tab near the seatb...

  • Page 67

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-12 seats and restraints heated rear seats { warning if you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. See the warning under heated and ventila...

  • Page 68: Safety Belts

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-13 safety belts this section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { warning do not ...

  • Page 69

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-14 seats and restraints safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and answers about safety belts q: will i be trapped in the vehicle after a crash...

  • Page 70

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-15 . Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks ...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-16 seats and restraints 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....

  • Page 72

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-17 later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. To unlatch the belt...

  • Page 73

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-18 seats and restraints desired position, try to move it down without pushing the release button to make sure it has locked into position. Automatic safety belt tightening system if th...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-19 to install: 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat. 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-20 seats and restraints warning (continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety bel...

  • Page 76

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-21 use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. See the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. Safety system check n...

  • Page 77: Airbag System

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-22 seats and restraints new parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-23 the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job. Here are the most important things to know about t...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-24 seats and restraints there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. Th...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-25 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 clos...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-26 seats and restraints when should an airbag inflate? This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See airbag system on page 3-22. Airbags are designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the ...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-27 rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags will inflate when either side of the vehicle is struck, if the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about to roll ov...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-28 seats and restraints be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being ab...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-29 other parts. The service manual for the vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. . The vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records in...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-30 seats and restraints { 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 t...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-31 off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag, depending upon the person’s seating posture and body build. Everyone in the vehicle who has out...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-32 seats and restraints if the off indicator is lit for an adult-sized occupant if a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit,...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-33 operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by gm for your specific vehicle. See adding equipment to...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-34 seats and restraints warning (continued) can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They ...

  • Page 90: Child Restraints

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-35 { caution if an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the airbag may not work properly. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If there are any ope...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-36 seats and restraints the manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder b...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-37 { warning never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-38 seats and restraints warning (continued) the way back into the retractor, but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a child’s neck. If the shoulder belt is locked and tightened ...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-39 warning (continued) the front outboard seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. Q: what are the different types of add-on child res...

  • Page 95

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-40 seats and restraints warning (continued) any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young ...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-41 booster seats a booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see o...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-42 seats and restraints administration (nhtsa) website to locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station. For cpst availability in canada, check with transport canada or the p...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-43 child restraints and booster seats vary considerably in size, and some may fit in certain seating positions better than others. Depending on where you place the...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-44 seats and restraints the following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in the vehicle. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower a...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-45 lower anchor and top tether anchor locations rear seat i (top tether anchor): seating positions with top tether anchors. H (lower anchor): seating positions wit...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-46 seats and restraints the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer w...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-47 { caution do not let the latch attachments rub against the vehicle’s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts to avoid...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-48 seats and restraints if the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the position ...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-49 head restraint and around the headrest or head restraint posts. 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To che...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-50 seats and restraints this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. ...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-51 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the ...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-52 seats and restraints securing child restraints (front passenger seat) this vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See where to...

  • Page 108

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 seats and restraints 3-53 the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints ha...

  • Page 109

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 3-54 seats and restraints 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the ...

  • Page 110: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments storage compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 instrument panel storage . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 cupholders . ....

  • Page 111

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 4-2 storage to open, press the button. Close the glove box manually. Cupholders cupholders in the front center console have a power retractable cover. Push the handle forward to express o...

  • Page 112: Additional Storage

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 storage 4-3 two usb ports, an sd card reader, a power outlet, and an input jack inside. If equipped, press the top of the door to open the storage area on the rear of the center console. ...

  • Page 113: Notes

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 4-4 storage 2 notes.

  • Page 114: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-1 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 5-2 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 5-3 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 5-3 horn . ....

  • Page 115: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-2 instruments and controls safety belt messages . . . . . . . 5-44 security messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-45 service vehicle messages . . . 5-45 starting the vehicle messages . . . . ....

  • Page 116

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-3 to set the power tilt wheel memory position, see memory seats on page 3-6. Steering wheel controls the infotainment system can be operated by using the steeri...

  • Page 117

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-4 instruments and controls clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and windshield before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged blades should b...

  • Page 118

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-5 with rainsense, if the transmission is in n (neutral) and the vehicle speed is very slow, the wipers will automatically stop at the base of the windshield. Th...

  • Page 119

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-6 instruments and controls setting the clock time to set the time: 1. From the home page, press the settings screen button, then press time and date. 2. Press set time, then press + or ...

  • Page 120

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-7 these outlets are powered while the vehicle is in on/run/start or acc/accessory mode, or until the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of turning off the ...

  • Page 121

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-8 instruments and controls an indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use. The light comes on when the ignition is in on/run, equipment requiring less than 150 watts is ...

  • Page 122: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-9 warning lights, gauges, and indicators warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive rep...

  • Page 123

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-10 instruments and controls instrument cluster english base cluster shown, metric similar.

  • Page 124

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-11 english uplevel balanced cluster shown, metric similar.

  • Page 125

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-12 instruments and controls reconfigurable instrument cluster there are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: simple, performance, balanced, or enhance...

  • Page 126

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-13 use the five-way control on the right side of the steering wheel to move between the different display zones and scroll through the different displays. To c...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-14 instruments and controls display layout: press sel while display layout is highlighted to change the configuration of the uplevel cluster. See “reconfigurable instrument cluster” ea...

  • Page 128

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-15 uplevel balanced configuration, performance similar uplevel simple and enhanced configurations when the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how m...

  • Page 129

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-16 instruments and controls engine coolant temperature gauge metric base level english base level uplevel balanced configuration this gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's en...

  • Page 130

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-17 on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the dri...

  • Page 131

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-18 instruments and controls warning (continued) without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. If there is a problem with the airbag system, a driver info...

  • Page 132

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-19 warning (continued) have the vehicle serviced right away. See airbag readiness light on page 5-17 for more information, including important safety informati...

  • Page 133

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-20 instruments and controls { caution if the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might not be as go...

  • Page 134

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-21 vehicle, allowing fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the adapter removed should turn off the light. . Check that good quality f...

  • Page 135

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-22 instruments and controls system readiness, your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Brake system warning light the vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-23 service electric parking brake light on some vehicles the service electric parking brake light should come on briefly when the vehicle is in on/run. If it d...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-24 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 assi...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-25 this light comes on when the stabilitrak system is turned off. If stabilitrak is off, the traction control system (tcs) is also off. If the stabilitrak and ...

  • Page 139

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-26 instruments and controls caution (continued) with this light on can damage the engine and it may not be covered by the vehicle warranty. See engine overheating on page 10-21. The en...

  • Page 140

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-27 this light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light comes on and stay...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-28 instruments and controls adaptive forward lighting (afl) light this light should come on briefly as the vehicle is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your...

  • Page 142: Information Displays

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-29 door ajar light for vehicles equipped with this light, it comes on when a door is open or not securely latched. Before driving, check that all doors are pro...

  • Page 143

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-30 instruments and controls 4. Press sel while an item is highlighted to select or deselect that item. When an item is selected, a checkmark will appear next to it. Dic information dis...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-31 per hour (mph). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this value. The average speed can be reset b...

  • Page 145

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-32 instruments and controls maintenance schedule. See maintenance schedule on page 11-3. The oil life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Do not to r...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-33 hud display on the vehicle windshield the hud may display some of the following vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts: . Speed . Tachometer . A...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-34 instruments and controls hud views there are four views in the hud. Some vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts may be displayed in any view. Metric english speed view: ...

  • Page 148

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-35 vehicles. The compass heading is displayed when navigation routing is not active. Navigation turn-by-turn alerts shown in the instrument cluster may also be...

  • Page 149: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-36 instruments and controls 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 message...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-37 displays, the brake pedal may be harder to push and the stopping distance may be longer. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Service parking brake ...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-38 instruments and controls shift to park before exiting this message may display if adaptive cruise control (acc) is engaged holding the vehicle at a stop, and the driver attempts to ...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-39 engine oil messages change engine oil soon this message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset t...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-40 instruments and controls no remote key was detected place key in transmitter pocket then start your vehicle this message displays when trying to start the vehicle if an rke transmit...

  • Page 154

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-41 object detection system messages 24 ghz radars off this message displays when driving in certain areas where there may be radar interference. Adaptive cruis...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-42 instruments and controls lane change alert off this message indicates that the driver has turned the side blind zone alert (sbza) and lane change alert (lca) systems off. Lane keepi...

  • Page 156

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-43 lane departure warning (ldw), and forward collision alert (fca) features. Service park assist this message displays if there is a problem with the parking a...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-44 instruments and controls see all-wheel drive on page 9-26. Service all wheel drive this message displays if a problem occurs with the all-wheel-drive (awd) system. The vehicle will ...

  • Page 158

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-45 service automatic seatbelt tightening system if this message displays, take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the automatic safety belt tightening system...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-46 instruments and controls tire messages service tire monitor system this message displays if there is a problem with the tire pressure monitor system (tpms). See tire pressure monito...

  • Page 160: Vehicle

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-47 vehicle reminder messages ice possible drive with care this message displays when ice conditions are possible. Vehicle speed messages selected speed limit e...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-48 instruments and controls personalization menus the following list of menu items may be available: . Time and date . Language (language) . Valet mode . Teen driver . Radio . Vehicle ...

  • Page 162

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-49 select off or on. Teen driver speed limiter if equipped, this allows the maximum speed limit of the vehicle to be set. Select off or on. Teen driver speed w...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-50 instruments and controls maximum startup volume this feature sets the maximum startup volume. If the vehicle is started and the volume is greater than this level, the volume is adju...

  • Page 164

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-51 auto collision preparation this feature will turn on or off the forward collision alert feature as well as the automatic braking capability of the auto coll...

  • Page 165

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-52 instruments and controls chime volume this allows the selection of the chime volume level. Press + or − to adjust the volume. Reverse tilt mirror this allows the feature to be turne...

  • Page 166

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-53 . Remote lock feedback . Remote door unlock . Remote start auto cool seats . Remote start auto heat seats . Passive door unlock . Passive door lock . Remote...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-54 instruments and controls pair new device select to pair a new device. See “pairing” in “infotainment controls” under “bluetooth” in the infotainment manual. Device management select...

  • Page 168: Universal Remote

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-55 turn display off select to turn the display off. Press anywhere on the display area or any faceplate button to turn the display on. Rear camera select and t...

  • Page 169

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-56 instruments and controls home automation devices. These instructions refer to a garage door opener, but can be used for other devices. Do not use the universal remote system with an...

  • Page 170

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 instruments and controls 5-57 button is pressed, then programming is complete. There is no need to complete steps 4–6. . If the indicator light does not come on or the garage door does n...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 5-58 instruments and controls enough for the universal remote system to pick up the signal during programming. If the programming did not work, replace step 2 under “programming the univ...

  • Page 172: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 headlamp high/low-beam changer ....

  • Page 173

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 6-2 lighting ; (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 ...

  • Page 174

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 lighting 6-3 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, da...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 6-4 lighting pull and hold the turn signal lever toward you to use this feature. When this is done the following will occur: . If the headlamps are off or in low-beam mode, the high-beam ...

  • Page 176

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 lighting 6-5 headlamp system turns off the headlamps. During that delay, the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the ...

  • Page 177: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 6-6 lighting turn and lane-change signals move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. R...

  • Page 178

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 lighting 6-7 panel illumination control will set the lowest level to which the displays will automatically be adjusted. Dome lamps to change the dome lamp settings, press the following: o...

  • Page 179: Lighting Features

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 6-8 lighting lighting features entry lighting the headlamps, taillamps, back-up lamps, license plate lamps, dome lamps, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly at night when k is ...

  • Page 180

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 lighting 6-9 enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such as: headlamps,...

  • Page 181: Notes

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 6-10 lighting 2 notes.

  • Page 182: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 introduction infotainment see the infotainment manual for information on th...

  • Page 183: Notes

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 7-2 infotainment system 2 notes.

  • Page 184: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 rear climate control system . . . . . ....

  • Page 185

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 8-2 climate controls 8. Recirculation climate touch screen controls 1. Outside temperature display 2. Driver and passenger temperature controls 3. Fan control 4. Sync (synchronized temper...

  • Page 186

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 climate controls 8-3 when the indicator light is on or auto is displayed on the touch screen, the system is in full automatic operation. If the air delivery mode or fan setting is manuall...

  • Page 187

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 8-4 climate controls air delivery mode control: when the climate information is displayed, press the desired air delivery mode on the touch screen to change the direction of the airflow. ...

  • Page 188

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 climate controls 8-5 auto defog: the climate control system may have a sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside the vehicle. When high humidity is detected, the climate control...

  • Page 189

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 8-6 climate controls sensor the solar sensor, on top of the instrument panel near the windshield, monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust...

  • Page 190

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 climate controls 8-7 rear climate control buttons 1. Heated rear seats (if equipped) 2. Auto (automatic operation) 3. Mode (air delivery mode control) 4. O (on/off) 5. Temperature control...

  • Page 191: Air Vents

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 8-8 climate controls twice to unlink the set driver and rear temperatures. The sync button turns off. Rear control lockout: press to lock or unlock control of the rear climate control sys...

  • Page 192: Maintenance

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 climate controls 8-9 move the slider knobs (2) to change the direction of the airflow. Additional air vents are beneath the windshield and the driver and passenger side door windows. Thes...

  • Page 193

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 8-10 climate controls during service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may al...

  • Page 194: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 drunk driving . . . . ...

  • Page 195: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-2 driving and operating lane change alert . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56 lane departure warning (ldw) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58 lane keep assist (lka) . . . . . 9-59 fuel fuel . . . . ...

  • Page 196

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-3 { warning taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. See the infotain...

  • Page 197

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-4 driving and operating if the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the ...

  • Page 198

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-5 . Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand. . Antilock brake system (abs) allows steering while braking. O...

  • Page 199

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-6 driving and operating material on the road. Learn to recognize warning clues — such as enough water, ice, or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface — and slow down when yo...

  • Page 200

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-7 performance brake fluid that has a dry boiling point greater than 279°c (534°f). After conversion to the high performance brake fluid, follow the brake fluid ser...

  • Page 201

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-8 driving and operating . Pass with caution. . Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. . Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. . Have good tires with proper tread d...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-9 drive with caution, whatever the condition. Accelerate gently so traction is not lost. Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface u...

  • Page 203

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-10 driving and operating warning (continued) vehicle and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “climate control systems.” for more information about carbon monoxide, see engine...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-11 vehicle load limits it is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weig...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-12 driving and operating there is also important loading information on the certification label. It tells you the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and the gross axle weight rating (g...

  • Page 206

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-13 example 1 1. Vehicle capacity weight for example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract occupant weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). 3. Available occ...

  • Page 207

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-14 driving and operating seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification label label exampl...

  • Page 208: Starting And

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-15 warning (continued) . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. . Do not leave an un...

  • Page 209

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-16 driving and operating ignition positions the vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start. Pressing the button cycles it through three modes: acc/accessory, on/r...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-17 2. Shift the vehicle to n (neutral). This can be done while the vehicle is moving. After shifting to n (neutral), firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle...

  • Page 211

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-18 driving and operating 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 ...

  • Page 212

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-19 thing. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until t...

  • Page 213

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-20 driving and operating warning (continued) overheat and cause a fire, property damage, electric shock, and injury. . Do not operate the vehicle with the heater cord permanently attac...

  • Page 214

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-21 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 ...

  • Page 215: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-22 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....

  • Page 216: Automatic

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-23 automatic transmission the vehicle may be equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission, or an 8-speed automatic transmission. If the vehicles has engine rpo:...

  • Page 217

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-24 driving and operating { caution shifting to r (reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. ...

  • Page 218

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-25 exited with a second press of the m (manual mode) button. See manual mode on page 9-25. { caution spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a h...

  • Page 219: Drive Systems

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-26 driving and operating with the shift lever in d (drive) and not in permanent tap shift mode, the tap shift controls will activate a temporary tap manual shift mode, allowing the tra...

  • Page 220: Brakes

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-27 brakes antilock brake system (abs) this vehicle has abs, an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the vehicle begins to dr...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-28 driving and operating electric parking brake the vehicle has an electric parking brake (epb). The switch for the epb is on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. T...

  • Page 222

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-29 normal, and is done to periodically check the correct operation of the epb system. If the epb fails to apply, the rear wheels should be blocked to prevent vehi...

  • Page 223: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-30 driving and operating ride control systems traction control/ electronic stability control the vehicle has a traction control system (tcs) and stabilitrak ® , an electronic stability...

  • Page 224

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-31 if d comes on and stays on: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds. 3. Start the engine. Drive the vehicle. If d comes on and stays on...

  • Page 225

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-32 driving and operating changes the software calibration of various sub-systems. Depending on the option package, available features, and mode selected, the suspension, steering, and ...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-33 snow/ice mode use when more traction is needed during slippery conditions. The transmission will use 2 (second) gear instead of 1 (first) gear when acceleratin...

  • Page 227: Cruise Control

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-34 driving and operating limited-slip differential (lf3 only) if equipped, the electronic limited slip differential (elsd) is automatically activated. Elsd actively monitors vehicle se...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-35 j (on/off): press to turn the system on and off. A white indicator appears in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on. +res (resume/accelerate): if the...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-36 driving and operating . To increase vehicle speed in larger increments, briefly press +res up to the second detent. For each press, the vehicle speed increases to the next 5 km/h (5...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-37 . Press j . Erasing speed memory the cruise control set speed is erased from memory if j is pressed or if the ignition is turned off. Adaptive cruise control i...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-38 driving and operating warning (continued) . Visibility is low, such as in fog, rain, or snow conditions. Adaptive cruise control performance is limited under these conditions. . On ...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-39 4. Remove foot from the accelerator. After acc is set, it may immediately apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead is detected closer than the selected following ga...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-40 driving and operating reducing speed while acc is at a set speed if acc is already activated, do one of the following: . Use the brake to get to the desired lower speed. Press set– ...

  • Page 234

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-41 alerting the driver without head-up display with head-up display if acc is engaged, driver action may be required when acc cannot apply sufficient braking beca...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-42 driving and operating warning (continued) could cause a crash. Use caution when using acc. Your complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take a...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-43 { warning leaving the vehicle without placing it in p (park) can be dangerous. Do not leave the vehicle while it is being held at a stop by acc. Always place t...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-44 driving and operating when following a vehicle and entering a curve, acc may not detect the vehicle ahead and accelerate to the set speed. When this happens the vehicle ahead symbol...

  • Page 238: Driver Assistance

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-45 cleaning the sensing system the camera sensor on the windshield behind the rearview mirror and the radar sensors on the front of the vehicle can become blocked...

  • Page 239

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-46 driving and operating audible or safety alert seat some driver assistance features alert the driver of obstacles by beeping. To change the volume of the warning chime, see “comfort ...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-47 { warning the rvc system does not display children, pedestrians, bicyclists, crossing traffic, animals, or any other object located outside the camera's field ...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-48 driving and operating times. Beeps for front parking assist are higher pitched than for rear parking assist. Backing warning and rear automatic braking vehicles with adaptive cruise...

  • Page 242

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-49 warning (continued) automatic braking, always check the area around the vehicle before and while backing. Pressing the brake pedal after the vehicle comes to a...

  • Page 243

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-50 driving and operating to turn the rear parking assist symbols or guidance lines on or off, see “rear camera” under vehicle personalization on page 5-47. Rcta can also be turned on o...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-51 apa will instruct the vehicle to stop once a large enough space is found. Follow the instructions in the dic. When instructed to drive in reverse, shift to r (...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-52 driving and operating and/or the active emergency braking system can help to avoid a crash or reduce crash damage. Forward collision alert (fca) system if equipped, the fca system m...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-53 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 visibi...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-54 driving and operating selecting the alert timing the collision alert control is on the steering wheel. Press [ to set the fca timing to far, medium, near, or on some vehicles, off. ...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-55 continue to be applied as needed. Iba will automatically disengage only when the brake pedal is released. { warning iba may increase vehicle braking in situati...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-56 driving and operating happens, automatic braking may engage the electric parking brake (epb) to hold the vehicle at a stop. To release the epb, press the epb button. A firm press of...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-57 warning (continued) injury, death, or vehicle damage. Before making a lane change, always check mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use the turn signals. 1...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-58 driving and operating lca can be disabled through vehicle personalization. See “collision/detection systems” under vehicle personalization on page 5-47. If lca is disabled by the dr...

  • Page 252

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-59 of the lane keep assist (lka) system, read the entire lka section before using this feature. Lane keep assist (lka) if equipped, lka may help avoid crashes due...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-60 driving and operating { warning using lka while towing a trailer or on slippery roads could cause loss of control of the vehicle and a crash. Turn the system off. How the system wor...

  • Page 254: Fuel

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-61 fuel use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. When driving in the u.S. And canada, to help keep the engine c...

  • Page 255

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-62 driving and operating other fuels containing more than 15% ethanol must be used only in flexfuel vehicles. { caution do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts ...

  • Page 256

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-63 gasoline additive recommended by general motors. It is available at your dealer. Filling the tank { warning fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can c...

  • Page 257

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-64 driving and operating spillage. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See exterior care on page 10-71. { warning if a fire starts while you are refueling, do not rem...

  • Page 258: Trailer Towing

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-65 warning (continued) keep it in contact with the fill opening until filling is complete. . Fill the container no more than 95% full to allow for expansion. . Do...

  • Page 259

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-66 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...

  • Page 260

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-67 caution (continued) the vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-68 driving and operating 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking brake and shift into p (park). 5. Release the brake pedal. Leaving after parking on a hill 1. Apply and hold...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 driving and operating 9-69 curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. If there are a lot of options, equipment, passengers, or...

  • Page 263: Conversions And

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 9-70 driving and operating the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Leave enough slack so the rig can turn. Never allow saf...

  • Page 264: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california perchlo...

  • Page 265: General Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-2 vehicle care buying new tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59 different size tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60 uniform tire quality grading . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 266: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-3 handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control. These accessories or modific...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-4 vehicle care hood to open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle to ...

  • Page 268

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-5 engine compartment overview 2.0l l4 ltg engine.

  • Page 269

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-6 vehicle care 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10-22. 2. Remote positive (+) battery terminal. See battery on page 10-25. 3. Engine compartment fuse bloc...

  • Page 270

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-7 3.6l v6 lfx engine.

  • Page 271

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-8 vehicle care 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10-22. 2. Remote positive (+) battery terminal. See battery on page 10-25. 3. Engine compartment fuse bloc...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-9 3.6l v6 lf3 engine.

  • Page 273

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-10 vehicle care 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10-22. 2. Remote positive (+) battery terminal. See battery on page 10-25. 3. Engine compartment fuse bl...

  • Page 274

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-11 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. W...

  • Page 275

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-12 vehicle care { caution failure to use the recommended engine oil can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Check with your dealer or service provider on whet...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-13 change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might indicate tha...

  • Page 277

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-14 vehicle care automatic transmission fluid how to check automatic transmission fluid it is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only...

  • Page 278

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-15 4. Lift the filter cover housing away from the engine. 5. Pull out the filter. 6. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 7. Reverse steps 1–5 to reinstall t...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-16 vehicle care 3. Remove the screws (5) on top of the cover. 4. Lift the filter cover housing away from the engine. 5. Pull out the filter. 6. Inspect or replace the engine air clean...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-17 3.6l v6 lfx engine 1. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap 2. Engine cooling fan (out of view) 3.6l v6 lf3 engine 1. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap 2...

  • Page 281

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-18 vehicle care caution (continued) vehicle warranty. Always use dex-cool (silicate-free) coolant in the vehicle. Engine coolant the cooling system in the vehicle is filled with dex-c...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-19 never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, or into sewers, streams, or bodies of water. Have the coolant changed by an autho...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-20 vehicle care warning (continued) for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-21 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off and the surge tank service port cap open, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose ge...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-22 vehicle care warning (continued) if you keep driving when the engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned. Stop the engine if it ove...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-23 { caution . Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in the windshield washer. It can damage the windshield washer system and paint. . Do not mix water with ready-to-use...

  • Page 287

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-24 vehicle care performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts are installed or parts are improperly installed. Brake fluid the brake master c...

  • Page 288

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-25 { warning with the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system, the brakes might not work well. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. { ca...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-26 vehicle care 4. Start and run the engine for at least 30 seconds. Vehicle storage { warning batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-27 2. Drain plug to get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole, on the transfer case, some ...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-28 vehicle care park brake and p (park) mechanism check { warning when you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be ...

  • Page 292: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-29 2. Press the button in the middle of the wiper arm connector, and pull the wiper blade away from the arm connector. 3. Remove the wiper blade. 4. Reverse steps 1–3 for...

  • Page 293

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-30 vehicle care high intensity discharge (hid) lighting { warning the high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the system...

  • Page 294: Electrical System

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-31 1. Bulb socket 2. Bulb 3. Lamp assembly to replace one of these bulbs: 1. Push the lamp assembly (3) toward the center of the vehicle. 2. Pull the lamp assembly down t...

  • Page 295

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-32 vehicle care headlamp wiring an electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the lamps g...

  • Page 296

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-33 lift the fuse block cover to access the fuses. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown. { caution spilling liquid on any electrical comp...

  • Page 297

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-34 vehicle care number usage 1 not used 2 not used *3 passenger motorized seat belt 4 body control module 6 5 not used 6 driver power seat 7 not used *8 headlamp washer relay 9 not us...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-35 number usage 41 fuel heater *42 air solenoid relay 43 washer 44 not used 45 front washer relay 46 not used 47 instrument panel body ignition 48 fuel system control mod...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-36 vehicle care instrument panel fuse block the instrument panel fuse block is in the end of the driver side of the instrument panel. To access the fuses, remove the end panel by gent...

  • Page 300

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-37 mini fuses usage 2 motorized cupholder 3 electric steering column lock 4 data link connector 5 heater, ventilation, and air conditioning control 6 tilt and telescoping...

  • Page 301

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-38 vehicle care mini fuses usage 16 spare 17 spare 18 spare 19 spare 20 spare 21 spare 22 sensing diagnostic module/automatic occupant sensing 23 radio/dvd/heater, ventilation, and ai...

  • Page 302

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-39 number usage *1 electronic limited slip differential/dc dc transformer 2 left window 3 body control module 8 *4 a/c inverter 5 passive entry passive start battery 1 6 ...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-40 vehicle care number usage 14 electric parking brake 15 not used 16 trunk release *17 run relay *18 logistics relay *19 logistics fuse 20 rear window defogger relay 21 mirror window...

  • Page 304: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-41 number usage 55 not used *56 fuel door * optional wheels and tires tires every new gm vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the warra...

  • Page 305

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-42 vehicle care warning (continued) . Worn or old tires can cause a crash. If the tread is badly worn, replace them. . Replace any tires that have been damaged by impacts with pothole...

  • Page 306

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-43 . Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load range, and speed rating as the original equipment tires. Winter tires with the same speed rating as the original equ...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-44 vehicle care normal driving conditions. See your dealer for wheel or sensor replacement. { caution using liquid sealants can damage the tire valves and tire pressure monitor sensor...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-45 caution (continued) directly on the tires. Always inspect tires before use. See tire inspection on page 10-56. Tire sidewall labeling useful information about a tire i...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-46 vehicle care (4) tire identification number (tin) : the letters and numbers following the dot code are the tire identification number (tin). The tin shows the manufacturer and plan...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-47 (5) rim diameter : diameter of the wheel in inches. (6) service description : these characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index re...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-48 vehicle care gawr frt : gross axle weight rating for the front axle. See vehicle load limits on page 9-11. Gawr rr : gross axle weight rating for the rear axle. See vehicle load li...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-49 radial ply tire : a pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Rim : a metal support for a t...

  • Page 313

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-50 vehicle care tire pressure tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. { caution neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good. Underinflated tire...

  • Page 314

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-51 remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get the pressure measurement. If the cold tire inflation pressure matches ...

  • Page 315

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-52 vehicle care tire pressure monitor system the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The tpms sensors monitor the air p...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-53 see radio frequency statement on page 13-11. Tire pressure monitor operation this vehicle may have a tire pressure monitor system (tpms). The tpms is designed to warn ...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-54 vehicle care caution (continued) vehicle warranty. Always use only the gm approved tire sealant available through your dealer or included in the vehicle. Tpms malfunction light and...

  • Page 318

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-55 should also be performed after replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the tpms sensor. The malfunction light and the dic message should go off at the next ...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-56 vehicle care 10. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in step 7. The horn sounds two times to indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to ...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-57 position it is in. Directional tires will have an arrow on the tire indicating the proper direction of rotation or will have “left” or “right” molded on the sidewall. ...

  • Page 321

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-58 vehicle care warning (continued) towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt. Lightly coat the center of the wheel hub with wheel beari...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-59 at least a month, remove the tires or raise the vehicle to reduce the weight from the tires. Buying new tires gm has developed and matched specific tires for the vehic...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-60 vehicle care { 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 ...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-61 warning (continued) specific wheel and tire systems developed for the vehicle, and have them properly installed by a gm certified technician. See buying new tires on p...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-62 vehicle care traction the traction grades, from highest to lowest, are aa, a, b, and c. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controll...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-63 if the wheel leaks air, replace it. Some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel tha...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-64 vehicle care warning (continued) or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause loss of control and a crash. Use another type of traction device only if it...

  • Page 328: Jump Starting

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-65 the vehicle has no spare tire, no tire changing equipment, and no place to store a tire. If the vehicle has run-flat tires, there is no need to stop on the side of the...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-66 vehicle care 3. Discharged battery remote positive terminal 4. Discharged battery remote negative ground terminal the jump start positive terminal (1) and negative post (2) are on ...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-67 warning (continued) and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Do not get it on you. If you ac...

  • Page 331: Towing The Vehicle

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-68 vehicle care towing the vehicle { caution incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage. The damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Have the vehicle towed on...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-69 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...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-70 vehicle care 5. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight-ahead position. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly ...

  • Page 334: Appearance Care

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-71 appearance care exterior care locks locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after using. S...

  • Page 335

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  • Page 336

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  • Page 337

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  • Page 338

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 vehicle care 10-75 steering, suspension, and chassis components visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear at lea...

  • Page 339

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  • Page 340

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  • Page 341

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  • Page 342

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  • Page 343: Notes

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 10-80 vehicle care 2 notes.

  • Page 344: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 cadillac premium care maintenance cadillac premium care maintenance ....

  • Page 345

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  • Page 346: Cadillac Premium

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  • Page 347

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 11-4 service and maintenance for up to a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset. Your trained dealer technician can per...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 service and maintenance 11-5 . Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See park brake and p (park) mechanism check on page 10-28. . Check accelerator pedal for dama...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 11-6 service and maintenance 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 ...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 service and maintenance 11-7 footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services - normal (1) vehicles with different size front and rear tires do not have tire rotation. See ti...

  • Page 351

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  • Page 352: Special Application

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 service and maintenance 11-9 footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services - severe (1) vehicles with different size front and rear tires do not have tire rotation. See ti...

  • Page 353: Additional

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 11-10 service and maintenance additional maintenance and care your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs. To maintain vehi...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 service and maintenance 11-11 hoses hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks. With a multi-point inspection, your dealer can i...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 11-12 service and maintenance wheel alignment wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance. . Signs that the alignment may need to be adju...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 service and maintenance 11-13 recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants usage fluid/lubricant engine oil use only engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specifi...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 11-14 service and maintenance usage fluid/lubricant rear axle (limited-slip differential) sae 75w-90 synthetic axle lubricant (gm part no. 88862624, in canada 88862625) meeting gm specif...

  • Page 358

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  • Page 359: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 11-16 service and maintenance maintenance records after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services perfo...

  • Page 360: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 361: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 12-2 technical data vehicle data capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in metric and english conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants on p...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 technical data 12-3 application capacities metric english fuel tank 72 l 19 gal transfer case – awd 0.8 l 0.8 qt rear axle (with limited slip) 1.2 l 1.3 qt wheel nut torque 150 y 110 lb f...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 12-4 technical data engine drive belt routing 2.0l l4 engine 3.6l v6 engines.

  • Page 364: Customer

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  • Page 365

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 13-2 customer information step two: if after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the u.S.,...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 customer information 13-3 step three — canadian owners: in the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in steps one and two, ge...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 13-4 customer information canada general motors of canada limited canadian cadillac customer care centre, mail code: ca1-163-005 1908 colonel sam drive oshawa, ontario l1h 8p7 www.Gm.Ca 1...

  • Page 368

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 customer information 13-5 . Locate owner resources such as lease-end, financing, and warranty information. . Retrieve favorite articles, quizzes, tips, and multimedia galleries organized ...

  • Page 369

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 13-6 customer information . Emergency tow from a public road or highway: tow to the nearest cadillac dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be driven. As...

  • Page 370

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 customer information 13-7 service advisor will help you make arrangements and explain how to receive payment. . Alternative service: if assistance cannot be provided right away, the roads...

  • Page 371

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 13-8 customer information public transportation or fuel reimbursement if overnight warranty repairs are needed, and public transportation is used, the expense must be supported by origina...

  • Page 372

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 customer information 13-9 vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipme...

  • Page 373

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 13-10 customer information give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash. For emergency towing see roadside service on page 13-5. Gather the follo...

  • Page 374

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 customer information 13-11 service bulletins service bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service general motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin...

  • Page 375: Reporting Safety

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 13-12 customer information operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The device may not cause harmful interference. 2. The device must accept any interference received, in...

  • Page 376: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 customer information 13-13 reporting safety defects to the canadian government if you live in canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify transport canada immedi...

  • Page 377

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 13-14 customer information event data recorders this vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (edr). The main purpose of an edr is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like s...

  • Page 378

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 customer information 13-15 onstar terms and conditions and privacy statement on the onstar website. Infotainment system if the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the...

  • Page 379: Notes

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 13-16 customer information 2 notes.

  • Page 380: Onstar

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  • Page 381: Onstar Services

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 14-2 onstar . Give onstar turn-by-turn navigation voice commands. Requires a specific onstar subscription plan. . Obtain the wifi network name, or service set identifier or ssid, and pass...

  • Page 382

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  • Page 383

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 14-4 onstar navigation system in the vehicle (if equipped). After the call ends, press the “go” button on the navigation screen to begin driving directions. If directions are downloaded t...

  • Page 384

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  • Page 385: Onstar Additional

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  • Page 386

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  • Page 387

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  • Page 388

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  • Page 389

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  • Page 390

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  • Page 391

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  • Page 392

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  • Page 393

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  • Page 394

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  • Page 395

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  • Page 396

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  • Page 397

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  • Page 398

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  • Page 399

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 10/1/14 i-10 index safety belts (cont'd) lap-shoulder belt . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15 messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44 reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16 ...

  • Page 400

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  • Page 401

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