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Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14

2015 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual M

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-46

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-20

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-27

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30

Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-41

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-65

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-26

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54

Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-57

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59

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Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 2015 cadillac cts owner manual m service and maintenance . . . 11-1 general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . 11-2 recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts . . . . . . . 11-6 maintenance records...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 cadillac emblem, and cts are trademarks and/or ...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 iv introduction information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. M : this symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : this symbol is shown...
Page 5: In Brief
Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 in brief 1-1 in brief instrument panel instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 starting the engine . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6: Instrument Panel
Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 1-2 in brief instrument panel.
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 in brief 1-3 1. Air vents on page 8-8. 2. Turn signal lever. See turn and lane-change signals on page 6-5. 3. Manual mode on page 9-22 (if equipped). 4. Instrument cluster on page 5-9. 5. Windshield ...
Page 8: Initial Drive
Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 1-4 in brief 21. Shift lever. See automatic transmission on page 9-20. Manual mode button. See automatic transmission on page 9-20. 22. Mode switch. See driver mode control on page 9-29. 23. Traction...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 again to cance...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 locks from o...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 in brief 1-7 press the switch down to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See power windows on page 2-20. Seat adjustment power seats to adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rear...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 3-5. Memory...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 for the highes...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 1-10 in brief passenger sensing system. See passenger sensing system on page 3-28. The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead console are visible when the vehicle is started. See p...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 in brief 1-11 power tilt and telescoping wheel if equipped, the control is on the left side of the steering column. . Push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down. . Push the co...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 1-12 in brief press the button next to each rear passenger reading lamp. For more information on interior lighting, see instrument panel illumination control on page 6-6. Exterior lighting there are...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 in brief 1-13 int: move the windshield wiper lever to int. Turn the x int band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. If equipped with rainsense, turn the x int band to adjust t...
Page 18: Vehicle Features
Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 1-14 in brief climate touch screen controls 1. Outside temperature display 2. Driver and passenger temperature controls 3. Fan control 4. Sync (synchronized temperature) 5. A/c mode (air conditionin...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 in brief 1-15 cruise control j : press to turn the system on and off. A white indicator appears in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on. +res: if there is a set speed in memory, press the...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 1-16 in brief forward collision alert (fca) system if equipped, fca may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. Fca provides a green indicator, v , when a vehicle is detected ahea...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 in brief 1-17 parking assist if equipped, rear parking assist (rpa) uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in r (reverse). It operates at speeds less than ...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 1-18 in brief . Inside the storage area under the armrest cover. . On the rear of the center console, if equipped. These outlets are powered while the vehicle is in on/run/start or acc/accessory mod...
Page 23: Performance And
Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 in brief 1-19 performance and maintenance traction control/ electronic stability control the traction control system (tcs) limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 1-20 in brief the tpms does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures. See tire pressure monitor system on page 10-42. Engine oil life system the engine oil li...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 in brief 1-21 . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same tpc spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. . Follow recommended scheduled maintenance..
Page 26: Notes
Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 1-22 in brief 2 notes.
Page 27: Keys, Doors, And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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, press the butto...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 q (lock): press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound on the second press to indicate locking. See “remote lock, unlock, start...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 2-4 keys, doors, and windows from outside the vehicle using the rke transmitter. See remote vehicle start on page 2-7. 7 (vehicle locator/panic alarm): press and release one time to initiate vehicle ...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 keyless unlocking/locking from the passenger doors when the doors are locked and the rke transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle, pressing the lock/unlock but...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 2-6 keys, doors, and windows starting the vehicle with a low transmitter battery if the transmitter battery is weak or if there is interference with the signal, the dic may display no remote detected...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 1. Press the button on the side of the transmitter near the bottom and pull the key out. 2. Separate the two halves of the transmitter using a flat tool inserted into the...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 2-8 keys, doors, and windows if your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the remote start feature. The vehicle may run out of fuel. The rke transmitter range may be shorter while the vehicle is runnin...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 conditions in which remote start will not work the remote start will not operate if any of the following occur: . The ignition is in any mode other than off. . The transm...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 2-10 keys, doors, and windows keyless access if equipped, use the keyless access system to lock and unlock the door. When the doors are locked and the rke transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the dri...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 3. Move the cap forward and press to snap the cap in place. 4. Release the door handle. Power door locks q (lock): press to lock the doors. The indicator light in the s...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 2-12 keys, doors, and windows automatic door locks the doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of p (park). To unlock the doors:...
Page 39: Doors
Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 if an inside rear door handle is being pulled at the same time the safety lock is deactivated, that door will remain locked and the indicator light may flash. Release t...
Page 41: Vehicle Security
Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 there is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle on the trunk lid. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle to open the trun...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 2-16 keys, doors, and windows 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 driver door is ...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 accessory mode or the on/ run/start mode and a valid transmitter is present in the vehicle. The security light, in the instrument cluster, comes on if there is a proble...
Page 44: Exterior Mirrors
Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 2-18 keys, doors, and windows exterior mirrors convex mirrors { warning a convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the ...
Page 45: Interior Mirrors
Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 the vehicle may have an auto mirror folding feature, see remote keyless entry (rke) system operation on page 2-2. Memory mirrors if equipped, the vehicle may have memor...
Page 46: Windows
Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 2-20 keys, doors, and windows windows { warning never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 express-down/up windows the express feature allows the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch. Press or pull the switch fully and relea...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 2-22 keys, doors, and windows the window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process for the other windows. Comfort open to open the windows remotely, press and hold k on the rke transmitter until the w...
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Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 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/start. To op...
Page 50: Roof
Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 2-24 keys, doors, and windows 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. See retained...
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Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-25 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 cloth, mild...
Page 52: Notes
Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 2-26 keys, doors, and windows 2 notes.
Page 53: Seats And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats power seat adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3 lumbar adjustment . . . . . . . . ....
Page 54: Head Restraints
Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 injury in a c...
Page 55: Front Seats
Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 vehicle's rear ...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 or down. . ...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 seatbacks t...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 recall memory ...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 to manually...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 vehicle is tur...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 passenger sea...
Page 62: Rear Seats
Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 the seatback...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 seatback lever ra...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 ventilated front se...
Page 65: Safety Belts
Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 let anyone r...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 if i am wea...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 if there is ...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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. If this hap...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 seats and restraints 3-17 to unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a ...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 3-18 seats and restraints see safety belt messages on page 5-43. Other safety belt functions are not affected by the automatic safety belt tightening system. Safety belt pretensioners this vehicle h...
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Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 seats and restraints 3-19 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic co...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 3-20 seats and restraints to remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Store the guide in its storage pocket on the s...
Page 73: Airbag System
Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 seats and restraints 3-21 replacing safety belt system parts after a crash { warning a crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect t...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 3-22 seats and restraints . A roof-rail airbag for the front outboard passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the front outboard passenger. All vehicle airbags have the word airbag on the...
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Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 seats and restraints 3-23 warning (continued) occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags and/or roof-rail airba...
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Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 3-24 seats and restraints the driver knee airbag is below the steering column. The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the glove box. Driver side shown, passenger side similar the seat-mou...
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Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 seats and restraints 3-25 warning (continued) or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anyth...
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Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 3-26 seats and restraints the vehicle also has a seat position sensor that enables the sensing system to monitor the position of the front outboard passenger seat. The passenger seat position sensor...
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Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 seats and restraints 3-27 but airbags would not help in many types of collisions, primarily because the occupant's motion is not toward those airbags. See when should an airbag inflate? On page 3-25...
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Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 3-28 seats and restraints warning (continued) concealed damage that could make it difficult to safely operate the vehicle. Use caution if you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash has o...
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Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 seats and restraints 3-29 outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag should be allowed to inflate or not. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly secured in a rear ...
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Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 3-30 seats and restraints and knee airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front outboard passenger seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowe...
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Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 seats and restraints 3-31 happens, adjust the head restraint. See head restraints on page 3-2. 6. Restart the vehicle. The passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the airbags for a child in...
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Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 3-32 seats and restraints a thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the p...
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Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 seats and restraints 3-33 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 are probably...
Page 86: Child Restraints
Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 3-34 seats and restraints { 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 opened or broke...
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Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 seats and restraints 3-35 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 belt until th...
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Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 3-36 seats and restraints { 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 belt proper...
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Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 seats and restraints 3-37 warning (continued) tightened around a child’s neck, the only way to loosen the belt is to cut it. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to ...
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Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 3-38 seats and restraints warning (continued) the front outboard seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. Selection of a particular restraint should take into considerat...
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Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 seats and restraints 3-39 child restraint systems rear-facing infant seat a rear-facing infant seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system hol...
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Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 3-40 seats and restraints securing an add-on child restraint in the vehicle { warning a child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehi...
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Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 seats and restraints 3-41 never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great if the airbag deploys. { warning a child in a rear-facing chi...
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Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 3-42 seats and restraints lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) the latch system secures a child restraint during driving or in a crash. Latch attachments on the child restraint are ...
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Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 seats and restraints 3-43 lower anchors lower anchors (1) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each latch seating position that will accommodate a child restraint w...
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Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 3-44 seats and restraints lower anchor and top tether anchor locations rear seat i (top tether anchor): seating positions with top tether anchors. H (lower anchor): seating positions with two lower ...
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Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 seats and restraints 3-45 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 when properly...
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Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 3-46 seats and restraints { 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 rubbing the...
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Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 seats and restraints 3-47 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 you are usin...
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Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 3-48 seats and restraints 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 check, grasp th...
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Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 seats and restraints 3-49 if more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read where to put the restraint on page 3-40. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2....
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Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 3-50 seats and restraints to remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect i...
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Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 seats and restraints 3-51 the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. When using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position...
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Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 3-52 seats and restraints 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into...
Page 105: Storage
Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments storage compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 instrument panel storage . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 cupholders . . . . . . . ....
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 open. Pull th...
Page 107: Additional Storage
Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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. If equipped,...
Page 108: Notes
Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 4-4 storage 2 notes.
Page 109: Instruments And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 110: Controls
Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-2 instruments and controls security messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-44 service vehicle messages . . . 5-44 starting the vehicle messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44 tire messages . . . ...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 steering wheel con...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 be replaced. ...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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. The wiper oper...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-6 instruments and controls 3. Press } to go back to the previous menu. To set the clock display: 1. Press the settings screen button and press time and date. 2. Press clock display and press off or...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-7 { caution hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. The power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs onl...
Page 116: Warning Lights,
Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-8 instruments and controls warning lights, gauges, and indicators warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or repla...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-9 instrument cluster base level.
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-10 instruments and controls uplevel, balanced configuration shown.
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-11 reconfigurable instrument cluster there are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: simple, performance, balanced, or enhanced. Simple co...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-12 instruments and controls 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 change the cl...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-13 display layout: press sel while display layout is highlighted to change the configuration of the uplevel cluster. See “reconfigurable instrument cluster” earlier in thi...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-14 instruments and controls fuel gauge base level uplevel balanced configuration, performance similar uplevel simple and enhanced configurations when the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates a...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-15 here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge re...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-16 instruments and controls under some driving conditions, including those listed below, it is normal for the temperature to rise above the usual operating range and approach the far end of the ga...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-17 if the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is ...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-18 instruments and controls light either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag. If the on symbol is lit on the passenger ai...
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Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-19 of the vehicle to ensure emissions are at acceptable levels, helping to maintain a clean environment. The malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the vehicle is placed...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-20 instruments and controls . Avoid hard accelerations. . Avoid steep uphill grades. . If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light continue...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-21 the dlc is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. See your dealer if assistance is needed. The vehicle may not pass inspection if: . The malfunct...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-22 instruments and controls warning (continued) crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. Parking br...
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Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-23 vehicle needs service. A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady. If the abs light is the only light on, the vehicle has regular brakes, but the antilock br...
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Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-24 instruments and controls dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then turns off. For vehicles with a reconfigurable cluster, this light is in the display area and it may ...
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Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-25 if the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the tcs and/or the stabilitrak system is actively working. See traction control/electronic stability control on page ...
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Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-26 instruments and controls engine oil pressure light { caution lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs...
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Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-27 high-beam on light this light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See headlamp high/low-beam changer on page 6-3. Intellibeam ® light this light comes on ...
Page 136: Information Displays
Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-28 instruments and controls adaptive cruise control light this light is white when the adaptive cruise control (acc, if equipped) is on and ready, and turns green when the acc is set and active. S...
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Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-29 s or t : press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster. Press s to go back to the previous menu. Sel (select): press to open a menu or select a men...
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Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-30 instruments and controls average fuel economy (base cluster): shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on th...
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Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-31 is not engaged. When acc has been engaged, the follow distance indicator page switches to the gap setting page. This page shows the current gap setting along with the v...
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Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-32 instruments and controls { caution if you try to use the hud image as a parking aid, you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle. Do not use the hud image as a parking aid. The hud in...
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Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-33 $ (image adjustment): press down or lift up to center the hud image. The hud image can only be adjusted up and down, not side to side. ! (display view): press to select...
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Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-34 instruments and controls navigation view: this display includes the information in the speed view along with turn-by-turn navigation information in some vehicles. The compass heading is display...
Page 143: Vehicle Messages
Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-35 vehicle messages messages displayed on the dic indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may displa...
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Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-36 instruments and controls 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 this message...
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Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-37 door ajar messages door open a door open symbol will be displayed on the dic showing which door is open. If the vehicle has been shifted out of p (park), a door open me...
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Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-38 instruments and controls sure to reset the oil life system. See engine oil life system on page 10-9, driver information center (dic) on page 5-28, engine oil on page 10-7, and maintenance sched...
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Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-39 transmitter battery may be weak. See “starting the vehicle with a low transmitter battery” under remote keyless entry (rke) system operation on page 2-2. No remote pres...
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Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-40 instruments and controls automatic collision prep off this message displays when the active emergency braking system has been turned off. See active emergency braking system on page 9-51. Autom...
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Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-41 lane keeping assist unavailable this message displays when the lane keep assist (lka) and lane departure warning (ldw) system is temporarily unavailable. The lka system...
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Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-42 instruments and controls service park assist this message displays if there is a problem with the parking assist system. Do not use this system to help you park. See your dealer for service. Se...
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Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-43 service all wheel drive this message displays if a problem occurs with the all-wheel-drive (awd) system. The vehicle will run in 2wd. This could be caused by: . An elec...
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Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-44 instruments and controls security messages theft attempted this message displays if the vehicle detects a tamper condition. Service vehicle messages service ac system this message displays if t...
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Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-45 this message also displays left front, right front, left rear, or right rear to indicate the location of the low tire. The low tire pressure warning light will also com...
Page 154: Vehicle
Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-46 instruments and controls vehicle overspeed this message displays when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h (75 mph). Washer fluid messages washer fluid low add fluid this message may display when...
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Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-47 language (language) select language, then select from the available language(s). The selected language will display on the system, and voice recognition, if equipped wi...
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Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-48 instruments and controls adjusted to this level. To set the maximum startup volume, press + or − to increase or decrease. Vehicle select and the following may display: . Climate and air quality...
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Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-49 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 collision prepar...
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Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-50 instruments and controls select off, on - driver door open, or on - at ignition on. Easy exit options this feature automatically recalls the current driver’s previously stored exit button posit...
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Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-51 unlocked door anti-lockout when on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open. If off is selected, the delayed door lock menu will be av...
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Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-52 instruments and controls select off, on with horn chirp, or on. Remote left in vehicle alert this feature sounds an alert when the rke transmitter is left in the vehicle. Select off or on. Blue...
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Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 instruments and controls 5-53 mode select to change the display screen for day or night driving. Select auto, day, or night. Proximity sensing when on, certain screen buttons and features will becom...
Page 162: Notes
Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 5-54 instruments and controls 2 notes.
Page 163: Lighting
Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 headlamp high/low-beam changer . . . . . . ....
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 6-2 lighting 2 (headlamps): turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. Intellibeam ® system if equipped, this system turns the vehicle's high-beam headlamps o...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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, damaged, obstr...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 6-4 lighting stay on as long as the lever is held there. Release the lever to turn them off. . If the headlamps are in high-beam mode, they will go to low beam. Daytime running lamps (drl) drl can ma...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 lighting 6-5 the automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to o or the ignition is off. Lights on with wipers if the windshield wipers are activated in daylight wit...
Page 168: Interior Lighting
Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 6-6 lighting raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. If the lever is briefly pressed and released, the turn...
Page 169: Lighting Features
Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 lighting 6-7 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 turn the reading ...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 6-8 lighting handle lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when the driver door is opened after the ignition is turned off. The dome lamp comes on after the ignition is changed to...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 lighting 6-9 if some interior lamps are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after some time. Exterior lighting battery saver...
Page 172: Notes
Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 6-10 lighting 2 notes.
Page 173: Infotainment
Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 introduction infotainment see the infotainment manual for information on the radio, aud...
Page 174: Notes
Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 7-2 infotainment system 2 notes.
Page 175: Climate Controls
Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 rear climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 temperature) 5. A/...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 manually adjusted, ...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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. The selected...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 system may ...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 the tempera...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 climate controls 8-7 2. Auto (automatic operation) 3. Mode (air delivery mode control) 4. O (on/off) 5. Temperature control rear climate touch screen controls 1. Outside temperature display 2. Rear c...
Page 182: Air Vents
Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 8-8 climate controls manual operation s a t (fan control): press or press and hold the front climate control buttons or touch screen to increase or decrease the rear climate airflow. +/− (temperature...
Page 183: Maintenance
Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 climate controls 8-9 . Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. . Use of non-gm approved hood deflectors can adversely af...
Page 184: Notes
Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 8-10 climate controls 2 notes.
Page 185: Driving And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 control of a vehicle . . . . . . ....
Page 186: Driving Information
Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-2 driving and operating trailer towing general towing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60 driving characteristics and towing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60 trailer towing ...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 infotainment manual ...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-4 driving and operating the amount of steering effort required is less at slower speeds to make the vehicle more maneuverable and easier to park. At faster speeds, the steering effort increases to ...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-5 off-road recovery the vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if the...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-6 driving and operating remember: antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid. Driving on wet roads rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerat...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-7 . Shift to a lower gear when going down steep or long hills. { warning using the brakes to slow the vehicle on a long downhill slope can cause brake overheating, can reduce ...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-8 driving and operating turn off cruise control on slippery surfaces. Blizzard conditions being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. Get help...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-9 keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps. Do this as little as possible to save fuel. If the vehicle is stuck slowly and ca...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-10 driving and operating warning (continued) vehicle handles. This could cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle. Tire and loading information label...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-11 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the "xxx" amount equals 1400 lbs. And there will be five 150 lb pas...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-12 driving and operating example 2 1. Vehicle capacity weight for example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract occupant weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs). 3. Available cargo weight = ...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-13 fuel, and cargo. Never exceed the gvwr for the vehicle, or the gross axle weight rating (gawr) for either the front or rear axle. And, if there is a heavy load, it should ...
Page 198: Starting And
Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-14 driving and operating starting and operating new vehicle break-in follow these recommended guidelines during the first 2 400 km (1,500 mi) of driving this vehicle. Parts have a break-in period ...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-15 to the keyless access system. See remote keyless entry (rke) system operation on page 2-2. To shift out of p (park), the vehicle must be in acc/accessory or on/run, and th...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-16 driving and operating the ignition will switch from acc/ accessory to off after five minutes to prevent battery rundown. On/run/start (green indicator light): this mode is for driving and start...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-17 is low, a driver information center (dic) will display a message. See key and lock messages on page 5-38 and remote keyless entry (rke) system operation on page 2-2. { cau...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-18 driving and operating leaving the vehicle with the engine running { warning it can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. It could overheat and catch fire. It is dangerous t...
Page 203: Engine Exhaust
Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-19 if unable to shift out of p (park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift l...
Page 204: Automatic
Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-20 driving and operating running the vehicle while parked it is better not to park with the engine running. If the vehicle is left with the engine running, follow the proper steps to be sure the v...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-21 warning (continued) you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to p (park). See shifting into park on page 9-17. If you are pull...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-22 driving and operating d (drive): this position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more power for passing, and you are: . Going less than 55 km/h (35 mph), pus...
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Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-23 to enter permanent tap shift mode: 1. With the shift lever in d (drive), press the m (manual mode) button on the top of the shift lever. While in tap shift mode, the m of ...
Page 208: Drive Systems
Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-24 driving and operating drive systems all-wheel drive vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditio...
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Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-25 suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with abs. Using abs do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let abs work...
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Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-26 driving and operating continuously, then the epb is only partially applied or there is a problem with the epb. A dic message will display. Release the epb and try to apply it again. If the ligh...
Page 211: Ride Control Systems
Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-27 brake assist this vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature us...
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Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-28 driving and operating the indicator light for both systems is in the instrument cluster. This light will: . Flash when tcs is limiting wheel spin. . Flash when stabilitrak is activated. . Turn ...
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Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-29 to turn off both tcs and stabilitrak, press and hold the y button until the traction off light i and stabilitrak off light g come on and stay on in the instrument cluster....
Page 214: Cruise Control
Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-30 driving and operating tour mode use for normal city and highway driving to provide a smooth, soft ride. Sport mode use where road conditions or personal preference demand a more controlled resp...
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Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-31 see traction control/electronic stability control on page 9-27. If a collision alert occurs when cruise control is activated, cruise control is disengaged. See forward col...
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Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-32 driving and operating resuming a set speed if the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied or * is pressed , the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the...
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Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-33 applying the set– switch will result in cruise control set to the current vehicle speed. Using cruise control on hills how well the cruise control will work on hills depen...
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Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-34 driving and operating warning (continued) you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes. See defensive driving on page 9-3. { warning adaptive cruise control will not detect or brake ...
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Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-35 [ (follow distance gap): press to select a following gap time (or distance) setting for acc of far, medium, or near. Setting adaptive cruise control if the cruise control ...
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Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-36 driving and operating . Press and hold +res up until the desired set speed appears on the display, then release it. . To increase vehicle speed in small increments, press +res up to the first d...
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Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-37 since each gap setting corresponds to a following time (far, medium, or near), the following distance will vary based on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed, the f...
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Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-38 driving and operating selected follow gap. The vehicle speed increases or decreases to follow the vehicle in front of you, but will not exceed the set speed. It may apply limited braking, if ne...
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Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-39 on. See electric parking brake on page 9-25. To release the electric parking brake, press the accelerator pedal. A dic warning message may display indicating to shift to p...
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Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-40 driving and operating { warning on curves, acc may respond to a vehicle in another lane, or may not have time to react to a vehicle in your lane. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you, or...
Page 225: Driver Assistance
Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-41 do not use acc when driving on steep hills or when towing a trailer. Acc will not detect a vehicle in the lane while driving on steep hills. The driver will often need to ...
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Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-42 driving and operating warning (continued) under many conditions, these systems will not: . Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. . Detect vehicles or objects outside the area mo...
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Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-43 1. View displayed by the camera 2. Corners of the rear bumper displayed images may be farther or closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects that ar...
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Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-44 driving and operating the instrument cluster may have a parking assist display with bars that show “distance to object” and object location information for rpa, and on some vehicles, fpa. As th...
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Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-45 may automatically brake hard to a stop to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by a backing crash. { warning rear automatic braking may not avoid many types of backing cra...
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Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-46 driving and operating from the back of the vehicle do not move further back when a trailer is towed. Turning the features on or off the x button on the center stack is used to turn on or off th...
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Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-47 large enough to park in. The system cannot detect whether it is a legal parking space. If the vehicle is equipped with perpendicular parking mode, press and hold the apa b...
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Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-48 driving and operating . Electronic stability control or antilock brakes are activated. . A high priority vehicle message is displayed in the dic. . An incoming call is received through a connec...
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Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-49 detecting the vehicle ahead fca warnings will not occur unless the fca system detects a vehicle ahead. When a vehicle is detected, the vehicle-ahead indicator will display...
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Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-50 driving and operating continue to apply the brake pedal as needed. Cruise control may be disengaged when the collision alert occurs. Tailgating alert the vehicle-ahead indicator will display am...
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Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-51 front of the vehicle where radar sensors are located, may correct the issue. Active emergency braking system if the vehicle has adaptive cruise control (acc) it also has t...
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Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-52 driving and operating warning (continued) complete attention is always required while driving, and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes and/or steer the vehicle to avoid cras...
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Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-53 the lane change alert system, read the entire lane change alert section before using this feature. Lane change alert if equipped, the lca system is a lane-changing aid tha...
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Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-54 driving and operating left side mirror display right side mirror display when the vehicle is started, both outside mirror lca displays will briefly come on to indicate the system is operating. ...
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Black plate (55,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-55 if the lca displays do not light up when vehicles are in the side blind zone or rapidly approaching this zone and the system is clean, the system may need service. Take th...
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Black plate (56,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-56 driving and operating warning (continued) if lka only detects lane markings on one side of the road, it will only assist or provide an ldw alert when approaching the lane on the side where it h...
Page 241: Fuel
Black plate (57,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-57 . Roads with poor lane markings, such as two-lane roads. If the lka system is not functioning properly when lane markings are clearly visible, cleaning the windshield may ...
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Black plate (58,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-58 driving and operating { caution do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered und...
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Black plate (59,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-59 to open the fuel door, push and release the rearward center edge of the door. If equipped, the fuel door is locked when the vehicle doors are locked. Press k on the rke tr...
Page 244: Trailer Towing
Black plate (60,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-60 driving and operating filling a portable fuel container { warning filling a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle can cause fuel vapors that can ignite either by static electricity...
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Black plate (61,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-61 . Do not tow a trailer during the first 2 414 km (1500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, or other parts. . Then during the first 800 km (500 mi) of trailer towing...
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Black plate (62,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-62 driving and operating passing more passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. The combination will not accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary to go much farther beyond th...
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Black plate (63,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-63 parking on hills { warning parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be in...
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Black plate (64,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-64 driving and operating how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. It can depend on any special equipment on the vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can ca...
Page 249: Conversions And
Black plate (65,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 driving and operating 9-65 towing equipment hitches use the correct hitch equipment. See your dealer or a hitch dealer for assistance. . The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended for hitches. D...
Page 250: Notes
Black plate (66,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 9-66 driving and operating 2 notes.
Page 251: Vehicle Care
Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 vehicle checks doing your own service ...
Page 252: General Information
Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-2 vehicle care wheel replacement . . . . . . . . 10-52 tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53 if a tire goes flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-53 jump starting jump starting . . . . . . . ....
Page 253: Vehicle Checks
Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-3 vehicle checks doing your own service work { warning it can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always fol...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-4 vehicle care engine compartment overview 2.0l l4 engine.
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-5 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10-18. 2. Remote positive (+) battery terminal. See battery on page 10-21. 3. Engine compartment fuse block on page 10...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-6 vehicle care 3.6l v6 engine.
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-7 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10-18. 2. Remote positive (+) battery terminal. See battery on page 10-21. 3. Engine compartment fuse block on page 10...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-8 vehicle care 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. When to add eng...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-9 { 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 whether the oil is...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-10 vehicle care 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 that an oil cha...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-11 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 reason for ...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-12 vehicle care 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 the filter co...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-13 2.0l l4 engine 1. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap 2. Engine cooling fan (out of view) 3.6l v6 engine 1. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap 2. Engine cooling fan...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-14 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-cool engine c...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-15 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 authorized servic...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-16 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 engine coul...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-17 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 getting hot. W...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-18 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 overheats, and ...
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Black plate (19,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-19 { 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 washer flui...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-20 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 cylinder rese...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-21 { 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. { caution . Usin...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-22 vehicle care { warning batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be hurt badly if you are not careful. Follow instructions carefully when working around a battery...
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Black plate (23,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-23 how to check lubricant 1. Fill plug 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 ...
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Black plate (24,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-24 vehicle care automatic transmission shift lock control function check { warning when you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could b...
Page 275: Headlamp Aiming
Black plate (25,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-25 { caution allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty...
Page 276: Bulb Replacement
Black plate (26,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-26 vehicle care bulb replacement for the proper type of replacement bulbs, see replacement bulbs on page 10-27. For any bulb‐changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Ha...
Page 277: Electrical System
Black plate (27,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-27 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 to remove. 3....
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Black plate (28,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-28 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 go on and off...
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Black plate (29,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-29 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 component on the...
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Black plate (30,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-30 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 used 10 not us...
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Black plate (31,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-31 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 module ignition...
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Black plate (32,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-32 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 gently prying wi...
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Black plate (33,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-33 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 steering co...
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Black plate (34,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-34 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 air conditioni...
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Black plate (35,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-35 number usage *1 electronic limited slip differential/dc dc transformer 2 left window 3 body control module 8 *4 a/c inverter 5 passive entry passive start battery 1 6 body control...
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Black plate (36,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-36 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 module 22 p...
Page 287: Wheels And Tires
Black plate (37,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-37 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 warranty manual f...
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Black plate (38,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-38 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 potholes, curbs, et...
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Black plate (39,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-39 . 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 equipment tires...
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Black plate (40,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-40 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 sensors in the run...
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Black plate (41,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-41 caution (continued) . Poor handling. . Reduced fuel economy. Overinflated tires, or tires that have too much air, can result in: . Unusual wear. . Poor handling. . Rough ride. . N...
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Black plate (42,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-42 vehicle care tire pressure for high-speed operation { warning driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes exce...
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Black plate (43,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-43 tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires....
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Black plate (44,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-44 vehicle care when a low tire pressure condition is detected, the tpms illuminates the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as ...
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Black plate (45,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-45 tpms malfunction light and message the tpms will not function properly if one or more of the tpms sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low...
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Black plate (46,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-46 vehicle care using a tpms relearn tool, in the following order: driver side front tire, passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driver side rear tire. See your dealer for serv...
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Black plate (47,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-47 tire inspection we recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Replace the tire if:...
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Black plate (48,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-48 vehicle care use this rotation pattern if the vehicle has different size tires on the front and rear and they are non-directional. Different tire sizes should not be rotated front to rear. Use...
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Black plate (49,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-49 when it is time for new tires factors such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires. Treadwear indicato...
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Black plate (50,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-50 vehicle care the overall performance of the vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. Gm's tpc spec number is ...
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Black plate (51,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-51 { warning using bias-ply tires on the vehicle may cause the wheel rim flanges to develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly and cause a cr...
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Black plate (52,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-52 vehicle care basis. Consider an alignment check if there is unusual tire wear or the vehicle is significantly pulling to one side or the other. Some slight pull to the left or right, depending...
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Black plate (53,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-53 tire chains { warning if the vehicle has p245/40r18, 245/40r18, 275/35r18, or 255/ 35r19 size tires, do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a v...
Page 304: Jump Starting
Black plate (54,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-54 vehicle care maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop, well off the road, if possible. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same co...
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Black plate (55,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-55 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 the battery ...
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Black plate (56,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-56 vehicle care 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 accidentally g...
Page 307: Towing The Vehicle
Black plate (57,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-57 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 a flatbed c...
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Black plate (58,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-58 vehicle care dinghy towing { caution if the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle war...
Page 309: Appearance Care
Black plate (59,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-59 dolly towing (all-wheel drive vehicles) vehicles with all-wheel drive cannot be dolly towed. Appearance care exterior care locks locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icin...
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Black plate (60,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-60 vehicle care caution (continued) products can be obtained from your dealer. Follow all manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage, necessary safety precautions, and appropriate di...
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Black plate (61,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-61 caution (continued) may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle. To keep the paint finish looking n...
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Black plate (62,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-62 vehicle care . Aftermarket appearance caps or covers while the lamps are illuminated, due to excessive heat generated. { caution failure to clean lamps properly can cause damage to the lamp co...
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Black plate (63,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-63 { caution chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium, calcium, or sodium chloride...
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Black plate (64,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-64 vehicle care finish damage quickly repair minor chips and scratches with touch-up materials available from your dealer to avoid corrosion. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in you...
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Black plate (65,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-65 interior glass to clean, use a terry cloth fabric dampened with water. Wipe droplets left behind with a clean dry cloth. Commercial glass cleaners may be used, if necessary, after...
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Black plate (66,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-66 vehicle care cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before using a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. If ring formation occurs, clean the entire fabric o...
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Black plate (67,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 vehicle care 10-67 { caution use of air fresheners may cause permanent damage to plastics and painted surfaces. If an air freshener comes in contact with any plastic or painted surface in the vehicl...
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Black plate (68,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/18/14 10-68 vehicle care the driver side floor mat is held in place by two button-type retainers. Removing and replacing the floor mats 1. Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock the retainers and ...
Page 319: Service And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 maintenance schedule maintenance schedule . . . . . . . 11-2 recommended fluids, ...
Page 320: Maintenance
Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 11-2 service and maintenance warning (continued) if in doubt, see your dealer to have a qualified technician do the work. See doing your own service work on page 10-3. At your dealer, you can be cert...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 service and maintenance 11-3 system whenever the oil is changed. See engine oil life system on page 10-9. Every engine oil change . Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. See engine oil...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 11-4 service and maintenance additional required services every service . Rotate tires. Tires should be rotated every service. See tire rotation on page 10-47. At each fuel stop . Engine oil level ch...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 service and maintenance 11-5 . Replace brake fluid (or every three years, whichever occurs first). Every 80 000 km/50,000 miles . Evaporative control system inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 11-6 service and maintenance recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants usage fluid/lubricant engine oil use only engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the ...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 service and maintenance 11-7 usage fluid/lubricant hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, and release pawl lubriplate lubricant aerosol (gm part no. 89021668) or lubricant meeti...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 11-8 service and maintenance part gm part number acdelco part number spark plugs 2.0l l4 engine 12647827 41-125 3.6l v6 engine (lfx) 12622561 41-109 wiper blades driver side – 60 cm (23.6 in) 2314435...
Page 327: Maintenance Records
Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 service and maintenance 11-9 maintenance records after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the bo...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 11-10 service and maintenance date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.
Page 329: Technical Data
Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 330: Vehicle Data
Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 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 page 11-6 for...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 technical data 12-3 application capacities metric english rear axle (with limited slip) 1.2 l 1.3 qt wheel nut torque 150 y 110 lb ft all capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to t...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 12-4 technical data engine drive belt routing 2.0l l4 engine 3.6l v6 engine.
Page 333: Customer
Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information radio frequency identification (rfid) . . . . . . . . 13-1 vehicle data recording and privacy vehicle data recording and privacy . ...
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-8087697) - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 13-2 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 situations, suc...
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Black plate (1,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 index i-1 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17 active emergency braking system . . . . . . . . 1-17, 9-51 adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . 9-33 a...
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 i-2 index b battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21 exterior lighting battery saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 load management . . . . . ....
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 index i-3 coolant engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14 engine temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15 engine temperature warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25 cooling system . ....
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 i-4 index engine (cont'd) coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14 coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15 coolant temperature warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25 cooling s...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 index i-5 h halogen bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . 6-5 head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 head-up display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31 headlamps adaptive forwa...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 i-6 index lamps (cont'd) messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39 on reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27 reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 lane change alert . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53 ...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 index i-7 m maintenance records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . 11-2 recommended fluids and lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6 malfunction indicator lamp . . . ...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 i-8 index p park shifting into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17 shifting out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-18 parking brake and p (park) mechanism check . . . . . . . . 10-24 over things that burn . . . . . . .9-19 par...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 index i-9 roof sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24 rotation, tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47 routing, engine drive belt . . . . . 12-4 run-flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39 running the...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 i-10 index storage areas armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 center console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 convenience net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 index i-11 v vehicle alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15 control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1 load limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac cts owner manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 i-12 index 2 notes.