Page 1 Owner Manual...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ..... . 2 In Brief ......5 Keys, Doors, and Windows .
Page 3: Introduction
GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, Danger, Warning, and the CADILLAC Emblem, and CTS Caution are trademarks and/or service...
Page 4 Introduction Symbols : Antilock Brake System (ABS) : Tyre Pressure Monitor ® : Audio Steering Wheel Controls : Traction Control/StabiliTrak The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of : Brake System Warning Light : Under Pressure text. Symbols are shown along with : Charging System : Windscreen Washer Fluid the text describing the operation or...
Page 5 Introduction NOTES...
Page 6: In Brief
Curb View Camera Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 14 (CTS-V Only) ....23 Head Restraint Adjustment ..14 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ..23 Safety Belts .
Page 7: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 8 In Brief 1. Air Vents 0 177. 9. Glove Box Button. See Glove 15. Shift Lever. See Automatic Box 0 99. Transmission 0 202. 2. Indicator Lever. See Indicator and Lane-Change Automatic Parking Assist Manual Mode Button. See Signals 0 158. Button (If Equipped).
Page 9: Initial Drive Information
In Brief 21. Instrument Panel Illumination Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry Control 0 159. (RKE) System Information 22. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 131 The RKE transmitter may work up to (If Equipped). This section provides a brief 60 m (197 ft) away. overview about some of the 23.
Page 10: Remote Vehicle Start
In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Manual Operation Press twice quickly to release lights will turn on. the boot. From outside, use the key in the Remote start can be extended. front doors. The key cylinder is Press and release to initiate covered by a cap.
Page 11: Boot
In Brief For Keyless Access, press the Seat Adjustment From inside, press . The touch pad on the rear of the indicator light in the switch will Power Seats boot above the number plate illuminate when activated. See when the RKE transmitter is in Power Door Locks 0 37.
Page 12 In Brief V Series Seat Adjustment Press Rearward (3) to make To adjust the lumbar and bolster rearward adjustments of the support, if equipped: selected feature. Press and hold the adjustment Press Down (4) to make control forward or rearward to downward adjustments of the increase or decrease lumbar selected feature.
Page 13 In Brief See Lumbar Adjustment 0 56. Press Up (2) or Down (4) to Back Bolster Support adjust lumbar support up To adjust back bolster support, V-Series Bolster Support or down. if equipped: 4 Way Lumbar Support Cushion Bolster To adjust lumbar support, To adjust cushion bolster support, if equipped: if equipped:...
Page 14: Memory Features
In Brief Reclining Seat Backrests Memory Features High Performance Seat Base Seat To adjust the seat back: The SET, 1, 2, and (Exit) buttons Tilt the top of the control To adjust the seat back: rearward to recline. on the driver door are used to Tilt the top of the control manually store and recall memory rearward to recline.
Page 15: Heated And Ventilated Seats
In Brief When Easy Exit Options is enabled Head Restraint Press to heat the driver or in the personalisation menu, the passenger seat cushion and Adjustment seats will move rearward when the seatback. ignition is changed to OFF and If equipped with base seats, the Press to ventilate the driver driver door is opened within a...
Page 16: Safety Belts
In Brief Safety Belts Passenger Sensing Mirror Adjustment System Exterior The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the Refer to the following sections for passenger sensing system.
Page 17: Steering Wheel Adjustment
In Brief 3. Adjust each mirror so that a Steering Wheel Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel little of the vehicle and the area Adjustment behind it can be seen. 4. Press to deselect the mirror. See Power Mirrors 0 44. Interior Adjust the inside rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind the...
Page 18: Interior Lighting
In Brief Interior Lighting Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading Dome Lamp 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 lamps on or off: Press the lamp lenses over the rear passenger doors.
Page 19: Exterior Lighting
In Brief Exterior Lighting : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 154. Windscreen Wiper/ Washer INT : Use this setting for intermittent wipes or Rainsense , if equipped. For intermittent wipes, move the windscreen wiper stalk to INT.
Page 20: Climate Controls
In Brief Move the windscreen wiper lever Climate Controls out of the INT position to The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the deactivate Rainsense. heating, cooling, and ventilation. To turn the Rainsense feature on or off, see Rain Sense Wipers under Vehicle Personalisation 0 146.
Page 21: Transmission
In Brief 7. Rear (Rear Climate Control Starting the Engine Touch Screen) When first starting the vehicle, the 8. Air Delivery Mode Control engine idle speed will be elevated to allow the catalytic converter, an See Dual Automatic Climate Control emissions control device, to quickly System 0 170 and Rear Climate reach operating temperature.
Page 22: Vehicle Features
In Brief Vehicle Features Cruise Control (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press +RES up to the second detent. Infotainment System SET : Press the control down See the infotainment manual for briefly to set the speed and activate information on the radio, audio cruise control.
Page 23: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)
In Brief Forward Collision Alert vehicle. This can help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when (FCA) System driving in a forward gear. If equipped, FCA may help avoid or See Front Automatic Braking (FAB) reduce the harm caused by System 0 236.
Page 24: Lane Change Alert (Lca)
(CTS Only) R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will See Curb View Camera (CTS-V sound, or the driver seat will pulse. If equipped, views around the Series Only) under Assistance See Assistance Systems for Parking...
Page 25: Parking Assist
In Brief Parking Assist When the vehicle speed is below These outlets are powered while the vehicle is in ON/RUN/START or 30 km/h (18 mph), press If equipped, Rear Parking Assist ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or until enable the system. (RPA) uses sensors on the rear the driver door is opened within bumper to assist with parking and See Automatic Parking Assist...
Page 26: Performance And Maintenance
In Brief Express Open/Express Close : Performance and With the sunroof in the vent Maintenance position, press the rear of the switch (1) a second time to express Traction Control/ open the sunroof. Press the front of the switch to express close the Electronic Stability sunroof.
Page 27: Tyre Pressure Monitor
In Brief To turn off both TCS and See Tyre Pressure Monitor StabiliTrak, press and hold the System 0 291. TCS/StabiliTrak button on the Engine Oil Life System centre console until illuminate in the instrument The engine oil life system calculates cluster.
Page 28: Driving For Better Fuel
In Brief Keep vehicle tyres properly Caution (Continued) inflated. Combine several trips into a clearance for the undercarriage single trip. and/or wide rear tyres and wheels. See "Washing the Replace the vehicle's tyres with Vehicle" under Exterior the same TPC Spec number Care 0 315.
Page 29: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....44 Windows Power Mirrors ....44 Keys Heated Mirrors .
Page 30: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors, and Windows To remove the key, press the button Remote Keyless Entry on the side of the transmitter near (RKE) System Operation the bottom, and pull the key out. Never pull the key out without The Keyless Access system allows pressing the button.
Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows (Lock) : Press to lock all doors. (Unlock) : Press to unlock the (Remote Start) : If equipped, The indicator lamp indicators may driver door or all doors. When press and release and then flash and/or the horn may sound to remotely unlocking the vehicle at immediately press and hold for at...
Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows (3 ft) of the door being opened. Keyless Unlocking/Locking from If equipped, there will be a button on the Passenger Doors the outside door handles. When the doors are locked and the The Keyless Access system can be RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) programmed to unlock all doors on of the door handle, pressing the...
Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows To customise the doors to Programming Transmitters to To start the vehicle: automatically lock when exiting the the Vehicle 1. Open the centre console vehicle, see Vehicle storage area and remove the Only RKE transmitters programmed Personalisation 0 146.
Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement 2. Separate the two halves of the transmitter using a flat tool inserted into the bottom centre Warning of the transmitter, do not use the key slot. Make sure that you dispose of old batteries in accordance with environmental protection regulations to help protect the...
Page 35: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Vehicle Start If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not 3. Press the brake pedal and use the remote start feature. The select the ON/RUN ignition This feature allows the engine to be vehicle may run out of fuel. mode to drive the vehicle.
Page 36: Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Cancelling a Remote Start Two remote vehicle starts have Warning (Continued) already been used. To cancel a remote start, do any of the following: The vehicle is not in P (Park). extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even Press and hold until the...
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows Use the Keyless Access system to 2. Insert the key into the slot (3) lock and unlock the door. When the on the bottom of the cap (2) doors are locked and the Remote and pry outward. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is 3.
Page 38: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Inside the Vehicle Delayed locking can be (Unlock) : Press to unlock the programmed through the Driver doors. On the rear doors, push down on Information Centre (DIC). See the door lock knob to lock the door Vehicle Personalisation 0 146.
Page 39: Safety Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows If the vehicle is off and locking is Safety Locks The rear door power windows are requested while a door is open, also disabled. See Power when all doors are closed the Windows 0 46. vehicle will check for RKE Press again to deactivate the transmitters inside.
Page 40: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors To open the boot, the vehicle must Warning (Continued) be off or the gear lever must be in P (Park). Boot and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Press on the driver door. Climate Control Systems Warning Press...
Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows 1 m (3 ft) of the rear of the vehicle. Emergency Boot Release There is a glow-in-the-dark See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) emergency boot release handle on Handle System Operation 0 29. the boot lid. This handle will glow following exposure to light.
Page 42: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security On Solid : Vehicle is secured The vehicle alarm system will not during the delay to arm the system. arm if the doors are locked with This vehicle has theft-deterrent the key. Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. features;...
Page 43: Anti-Theft Locking System
Keys, Doors, and Windows Unlock the vehicle using the Power Sounder, Inclination Make sure all doors and Keyless Access system. windows are completely closed. Sensor and Intrusion Sensor Start the vehicle. Secure any loose items such as In addition to the standard sunshades.
Page 44: Immobiliser
Keys, Doors, and Windows The deadbolt is engaged whenever Immobiliser Operation The system has one or more RKE transmitters matched to an you press on the RKE transmitter This vehicle has a passive immobiliser control unit in the twice within five seconds with all theft-deterrent system.
Page 45: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows If the ignition modes will not change Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors with the other transmitter, your vehicle needs service. If the ignition Convex Mirrors does change modes, the first transmitter may be faulty. See the Warning retailer.
Page 46: Heated Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Folding Mirrors The vehicle may have an Auto Reverse Tilt Mirrors Mirror Folding feature, see Remote The outside mirrors fold inward to The passenger and/or driver mirror Keyless Entry (RKE) System prevent damage when going tilt to a preselected position when Operation 0 29 and Vehicle through an automatic car wash.
Page 47: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Interior Rearview Mirrors Warning pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up.
Page 48 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express-Down/Up Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch Override The express feature allows the windows to be raised and lowered Warning all the way without holding the switch. If express override is activated, Press or pull the switch fully and the window will not reverse release it to activate the express automatically.
Page 49 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming the Power The window is now reprogrammed. Press to activate the safety Repeat the process for the other Windows locks on the rear doors. The windows. indicator light in the switch will If the vehicle battery has been illuminate when activated.
Page 50: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Sun Visors Rear Window Sunshade extended. It will re-extend after a short delay when shifting into D (Drive). Rear Passenger Door Sunshades Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the centre mount to pivot to the side window or, if equipped, extend If equipped with a rear window...
Page 51: Roof
Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof open approximately 38 cm (15 in). Press the front of the switch (1) to close the sunroof vent. Sunroof Express Open/Express Close : If equipped, the sunroof will only With the sunroof in the vent operate when the ignition is in ON/ position, push the rear of the RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,...
Page 52: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Care ....70 Securing Child Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System (Rear Seat) ....92 Restraints Parts after a Crash .
Page 53: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints If equipped with base seats, the vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. If equipped with high performance seats, the vehicle's front seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted.
Page 54 Seats and Restraints To adjust the head restraint forward If equipped with high performance To lower the head restraint, press and rearward, press the button seats, the front seat outboard head the button, located on the top of the located on the side facing the head restraints are not removable.
Page 55: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Front Seats To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks 0 57. Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar Adjustment 0 56. Some vehicles are equipped with a Safety Alert Seat. This feature activates a vibrating pulse alert in the driver seat to help the driver avoid crashes.
Page 56 Seats and Restraints Press Rearward (3) to make Cushion Bolster Support rearward adjustments of the To adjust cushion bolster support, selected feature. if equipped: Press Down (4) to make downward adjustments of the selected feature. Press Forward (5) to make forward adjustments of the selected feature.
Page 57: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Back Bolster Support Lumbar Adjustment Bolster Adjustment To adjust back bolster support, if equipped: Base Seat If equipped, to increase or decrease the seatback bolster support, press If equipped, to increase or decrease and hold the recliner control up the lumbar support, press and hold Press and release or hold and down.
Page 58: Thigh Support Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Thigh Support Reclining Seat Backrests Adjustment High Performance Seat To adjust the seatback: Base Seat Tilt the top of the control Base Seat To adjust the seatback: rearward to recline. If equipped, pull up on the lever. Tilt the top of the control Tilt the top of the control forward Then pull or push on the support to...
Page 59: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints The SET, 1, 2, and (Exit) buttons Warning on the driver door are used to manually store and recall memory Sitting in a reclined position when settings for the driver seat, outside the vehicle is in motion can be mirrors, power tilt and telescoping dangerous.
Page 60 Seats and Restraints Manually Recalling Memory RKE transmitters are not labelled Obstructions Positions with a number. If your memory seat If something has blocked the driver position is stored to 1 or 2 but this seat and/or the power tilt and Press and hold 1, 2, or position is not automatically telescoping steering column while...
Page 61: Heated And Ventilated Front
Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated seat is turned on, the symbol turns red. When a ventilated seat is Front Seats turned on, the symbol turns blue. Press the button once for the Warning highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to If you cannot feel temperature the next lower setting, and then to...
Page 62: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints unoccupied, the auto heated seats The heated or ventilated seat Rear Seats feature will not activate that seat. indicator lights do not turn on during The auto heated seats feature can a remote start. be programmed to always be The temperature performance of an enabled when the vehicle is on.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints Folding the Seat Backrest To fold the seatback: Caution Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.
Page 64: Heated Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Raising the Seat Backrest To raise a seatback: Heated Rear Seats 1. Lift the seatback up. Make sure Warning the centre seat belt and latch Warning do not get trapped behind the If either seatback is not locked, it seat.
Page 65: Rear Seat Pass-Through Door
Seats and Restraints With the ignition in ON/RUN/START, Rear Seat Safety Belts press to heat the left or right Pass-Through Door This section of the manual outboard seat cushion and describes how to use safety belts seatback. An indicator on the properly.
Page 66: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints When riding in a vehicle, you travel Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Warning (Continued) as fast as the vehicle does. If the should I have to wear safety vehicle stops suddenly, you keep belts? passengers to ride in any area of going until something stops you.
Page 67: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints It is very important for all occupants pelvic bones and you would be Lap-Shoulder Belt to buckle up. Statistics show that less likely to slide under the lap All seating positions in the vehicle unbelted people are hurt more often belt.
Page 68 Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 5. To make the lap part tight, pull Before a door is closed, be sure the up on the shoulder belt. safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle.
Page 70: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints seat belts when the forward vehicle Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort speed exceeds the threshold for Guides This vehicle has safety belt activation. pretensioners for front outboard Rear safety belt comfort guides may The system also activates during occupants.
Page 71: Safety System Check
Seats and Restraints Safety System Check Warning Now and then, check that the safety Do not bleach or dye safety belts. belt reminder light, safety belts, It may severely weaken them. In buckles, latch plates, retractors, and a crash, they might not be able to anchorages are all working properly.
Page 72: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System All vehicle airbags have the word safety belts may not be necessary. AIRBAG on the trim or on a label The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that near the deployment opening.
Page 73 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things Warning Warning to know about the airbag system: Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, Warning force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when an eye, anyone who is up it inflates can be seriously injured You can be severely injured or...
Page 74: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger steering column. The front outboard Side Similar passenger knee airbag is below the The seat-mounted side impact The driver frontal airbag is in the glove box.
Page 75: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints predict how severe a crash is likely Warning (Continued) to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the clear. Do not put anything occupants. The vehicle has between an occupant and an electronic sensors that help the airbag, and do not attach or put airbag system determine the anything on the steering wheel...
Page 76: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags are not intended to are not designed to inflate in frontal What Makes an Airbag inflate during vehicle rollovers, in impacts, near frontal impacts, Inflate? rear impacts, or in many side rollovers, or rear impacts. impacts.
Page 77: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Seats and Restraints Rollover capable roof-rail airbags the airbag module may be hot for Warning (Continued) are designed to help contain the several minutes. For location of the head and chest of occupants in the airbags, see Where Are the by opening a window or a door.
Page 78: Passenger Sensing System
Seats and Restraints other parts. The service manual Warning (Continued) for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. system, brake and steering The vehicle has a crash sensing systems, etc. Even if the vehicle and diagnostic module which appears to be drivable after a records information after a moderate crash, there may be...
Page 79 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, The passenger sensing system is Warning (Continued) children are safer when properly designed to turn off the front secured in a rear seat in a correct outboard passenger airbag and outboard passenger frontal airbag child restraint for their weight knee airbag if: inflates and the passenger seat is...
Page 80 Seats and Restraints senses that a person of adult size is 4. Reinstall the child restraint Warning (Continued) sitting properly in the front outboard following the directions passenger seat. provided by the child restraint avoid injury to yourself or others, manufacturer and refer to When the passenger sensing have the vehicle serviced right...
Page 81 Seats and Restraints child's size. It is better to 2. Remove any additional material Warning (Continued) secure a child restraint in a from the seat, such as rear seat. blankets, cushions, seat serious injury or even death. An covers, seat heaters, or seat If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an adult-sized occupant should not massagers.
Page 82: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints aftermarket equipment except when frontal airbag and passenger Servicing the approved by GM for your specific knee airbag are turned on, the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle vehicle. See Adding Equipment to on indicator will be lit. the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 82 Airbags affect how the vehicle If the passenger seat gets wet, dry for more information about...
Page 83: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the trim is replaced with non-GM Airbag System Check covers, upholstery, or trim; or with Airbag-Equipped Vehicle The airbag system does not need GM covers, upholstery, or trim regularly scheduled maintenance or Adding accessories that change the designed for a different vehicle.
Page 84: Replacing Airbag System Parts
Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash your dealer for service. Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on Warning after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag A crash can damage the airbag system may not work properly.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Can proper safety belt fit be In a crash, children who are not come with the booster seat state the maintained for the length of the buckled up can strike other people weight and height limitations for that trip? If yes, continue.
Page 86: Infants And Young Children
Seats and Restraints size of the traveller changes the Warning (Continued) need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should Warning go over the shoulder and across the chest. Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle.
Page 88: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints The restraint manufacturer's The harness system holds the infant Warning (Continued) instructions that come with the in place and, in a crash, acts to restraint state the weight and height keep the infant positioned in the could cause serious or fatal limitations for a particular child restraint.
Page 89: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints important, so if they are not Warning (Continued) available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. restraint properly in the vehicle Keep in mind that an unsecured using the vehicle safety belt or child restraint can move around in a ISOFIX system, following the collision or sudden stop and injure instructions that came with that...
Page 90 Seats and Restraints restraint system or infant restraint Depending on where you place the system secured in a rear seating child restraint and the size of the position. child restraint, you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt Whenever possible, children age assemblies or ISOFIX anchors for 12 and under should be secured in...
Page 91 Seats and Restraints ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems Installation Suitability Mass Group Class Size Fixture Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Front Rear Left Rear Centre Rear Right Passenger Passenger Passenger Passenger Carrycot ISO/L1 ISO/L2 ISO/R1 (up to 10 kg) ISO/R1 (up to 13 kg) ISO/R2 ISO/R3 ISO/R2...
Page 92 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Installation Suitability Mass Group Seating Positions Front Passenger Rear Left Rear Centre Rear Right Outboard Outboard Group 0 Up to 10 kg Group 0 + Up to 13 kg Group I 9 to 18 kg Group II 15 to 25 kg Group III...
Page 93: Isofix Child Restraint
Seats and Restraints ISOFIX Child Restraint No more than two ISOFIX child Restraint Systems Suitability table restraint systems can be installed by IUF. See Where to Put the Systems on the rear seats at the same time, Restraint 0 88. though not right next to each other.
Page 94 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint or vehicle seat position does not have the ISOFIX system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
Page 95: Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
Seats and Restraints 5. If the child restraint has a top In addition, the vehicle has a tether, follow the child restraint passenger sensing system which is manufacturer's instructions designed to turn off the front regarding the use of the top outboard passenger frontal airbag tether.
Page 96 Seats and Restraints When using the lap-shoulder belt to Position the release button on secure the child restraint in this the buckle so that the safety position, follow the instructions that belt could be quickly unbuckled came with the child restraint and the if necessary.
Page 97: Pedestrian Protection System
Seats and Restraints If the child restraint system has Pedestrian Protection Warning a lock-off mechanism, use it to System secure the vehicle safety belt. After the bonnet has lifted, the 6. Before placing a child in the Your vehicle is equipped with a bonnet hinge and latch area may child restraint, make sure it is pedestrian protection system which...
Page 98 Seats and Restraints Vehicle speed at impact is less Temporary Bonnet Repair Caution than 22 km/h (14 mph) or If the bonnet is raised, the bonnet greater than 50 km/h (31 mph). may be repositioned temporarily if a After the pedestrian protection The vehicle impacts a small towing service is not available.
Page 99 Seats and Restraints If the bonnet does not latch, 5. Drive directly to a dealer for Warning push down again with slightly service. If you cannot go in for more force until the bonnet is service immediately, have the You or others could be injured latched securely.
Page 100: Storage
Storage Storage Storage Touch the bottom of the climate control system panel until the door Compartments automatically starts to open. The storage area may contain a USB Storage Compartments port. See the infotainment manual. Warning Storage Compartments ..99 Keep the storage area door closed Instrument Panel Storage .
Page 101: Cupholders
Storage Cupholders Power Retractable Cover Centre Console Storage Anti-Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the power cover when it is active, the cover will stop at the obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset position. The cover will return to normal operation after the obstruction is removed.
Page 102: Additional Storage Features
Storage Additional Storage Convenience Net Features If equipped, the convenience net is in the rear. Put small loads behind the net. It can also be positioned Cargo Tie-Downs into an envelope style to hold smaller items. The net is not for heavier loads.
Page 103: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Airbag Readiness Light ..118 Adaptive Forward Lighting Passenger Airbag Status (AFL) Light ....127 Controls Indicator .
Page 104: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Security Messages ... 144 Controls Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel Service Vehicle Messages ..144 Starting the Vehicle Steering Wheel Messages ....144 Adjustment Tyre Messages .
Page 105: Steering Wheel Controls
Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls Horn INT (Intermittent Wipes) : Move the lever up to INT for intermittent The infotainment system can be Press on the steering wheel pad wipes, then turn the INT band operated by using the steering to sound the horn.
Page 106 Instruments and Controls Wiper Parking water on the windscreen and (Windscreen Washer) : Pull controls the frequency of the the windscreen wiper lever toward When using intermittent or windscreen wiper. you to spray windscreen washer Rainsense wipes, the wipers fluid and activate the wipers. The pause briefly on the windscreen.
Page 107: Headlamp Washer
Instruments and Controls The wiper-activated headlights system. See Overview in the 3. Press to go back to the immediately turn off when the infotainment manual for information previous menu. ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF or about how to use the menu system. To set the clock display: the windscreen wiper control is Setting the Time...
Page 108 Instruments and Controls Inside the storage area on the breaker is operating properly. If this Caution rear of the centre console, does not resolve your problem, see if equipped. your dealer. Adding any electrical equipment These outlets are powered while the It is possible to replace the factory to the vehicle may damage it or vehicle is in ON/RUN/START or...
Page 109: Wireless Charging
Instruments and Controls Power Socket 220/230 Volt The indicator light does not come on microcomputer-controlled when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or electric blankets, touch sensor Alternating Current lamps, etc. if the equipment is not fully seated If equipped, this power outlet is into the outlet.
Page 110 Instruments and Controls (RAP). The wireless charging 2. Remove all objects from the feature may not correctly indicate charging pad. The system may charging when the vehicle is in RAP. not charge if there are any See Retained Accessory Power objects on the charging pad.
Page 111: Cigarette Lighter
Instruments and Controls Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges, and There may be a cigarette lighter There is a removable ashtray inside inside the front storage area near the front storage area near the gear Indicators the gear lever and inside the lever and inside the storage area on storage area on the rear of the the rear of the centre console.
Page 112: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Base Level with Auto Stop...
Page 113 Instruments and Controls Uplevel, Balanced Configuration Shown...
Page 114 Scroll up or down and highlight the selection. Press SEL to select the desired cluster Performance Configuration (CTS-V configuration. Series and V Sport Only) 5. Exit the Display Layout menu The Performance configuration has by pressing two interactive display zones.
Page 115 Instruments and Controls Cluster Application Displays or scroll through contacts. If there is Fav Button Options : Press SEL an active call, mute the phone or while Fav Button Options is The cluster can display information switch to handset operation. highlighted to select between FAV regarding Navigation, Audio, and Primary and SEEK Primary.
Page 116: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls or Max (for full loading) by pressing Rev Counter Caution SEL while the desired item is The tachometer displays the engine highlighted. If the engine is operated with the speed in revolutions per Open Source Software : Press rpm in the warning area at the minute (rpm).
Page 117: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some Engine Coolant owners ask about. None of these Temperature Gauge show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.
Page 118: Seat Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls When the vehicle is started, this When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten on to remind passengers to fasten their safety belt.
Page 119: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls Airbag Readiness Light Warning This light shows if there is an If the airbag readiness light stays electrical problem with the airbag on after the vehicle is started or system. The system check includes comes on while driving, it means the airbag sensor(s), the passenger sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag system might not be...
Page 120: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls If, after several seconds, both status Charging System Light When this light comes on, or is indicator lights remain on, or if there flashing, the Driver Information are no lights at all, there may be a Centre (DIC) also displays a problem with the lights or the message.
Page 121 Instruments and Controls If towing a trailer, reduce the Caution amount of cargo being hauled as soon as possible. Modifications to the engine, If the light continues to flash, find a transmission, exhaust, intake, safe place to park. Turn the vehicle or fuel system, or the use of off and wait at least 10 seconds replacement tyres that do not...
Page 122: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls Poor fuel quality can cause not used to perform an Emissions Brake System Warning inefficient engine operation and Inspection/Maintenance test or to Light poor driveability, which may go service the vehicle may affect away once the engine is warmed vehicle operation.
Page 123: Parking Brake Light
Instruments and Controls A message may also display in the If this light stays on, there is a Warning Driver Information Centre (DIC). problem with a system on the See Brake System vehicle that is causing the parking The brake system might not be Messages 0 135.
Page 124: Gear Shifting Light
Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, Gear Shifting Light For some vehicles, this light comes stop as soon as it is safely possible on briefly while starting the vehicle. and turn off the vehicle. Then start If it does not come on, have the the engine again to reset the vehicle serviced.
Page 125: Vehicle Ahead Indicator
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Ahead Indicator turns off. For vehicles with a This light comes on briefly while reconfigurable cluster, this light is in starting the engine. If it does not, the display area and it may not have the vehicle serviced by your come on when the ignition is dealer.
Page 126: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls If the light does not come on, have On some vehicles this light comes Tyre Pressure Light the vehicle serviced by your dealer. on briefly while starting the vehicle. If the system is working normally, If it does not, have the vehicle the indicator light turns off.
Page 127: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls When the Light Flashes First and reconfigurable cluster, this light is in Then Is On Steady the display area and may not come on when the ignition is turned on. If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a It also comes on when the fuel tank problem with the TPMS.
Page 128: Security Light
Instruments and Controls Security Light Main-Beam On Light Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light On some vehicles the immobiliser This light comes on when the light should come on briefly as the high-beam headlamps are in use. This light should come on briefly as engine is started.
Page 129: Lamps On Reminder
Instruments and Controls Lamps On Reminder Adaptive Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light This light is white when the Adaptive This light comes on when the Cruise Control (ACC, if equipped) is exterior lamps are in use. See on and ready, and turns green when Exterior Lamp Controls 0 154.
Page 130: Information Displays
Instruments and Controls Information Displays DIC Information Displays : Press to move between the interactive display zones in the The following is the list of all Driver Information cluster. Press to go back to the possible DIC information displays. previous menu. Some of the information displays Centre (DIC) may not be available for your...
Page 131 Instruments and Controls will change as driving conditions Economy can be reset by pressing last reset. To stop the timer, press change. The Average Fuel and holding SEL while this display SEL briefly while this display is Economy can be reset along with is active.
Page 132: Head-Up Display (Hud)
Instruments and Controls Speed Warning : Allows the driver Oil Life : Shows an estimate of the Tyre Pressure : Shows the to set a speed that they do not want oil's remaining useful life. approximate pressures of all four to exceed.
Page 133 Instruments and Controls If equipped with HUD, some The language selection is changed Navigation information concerning the through the radio and the units of Collision Alert operation of the vehicle is projected measurement is changed through Cruise Control onto the windscreen. The image is the instrument cluster.
Page 134 Instruments and Controls Use the following settings to adjust HUD Views Audio/Phone View : This displays the HUD. the speed view along with audio/ There are four views in the HUD. phone information. The current radio (Image Adjustment) : Press Some vehicle information and station, media type, and incoming down or lift up to centre the HUD...
Page 135: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls vehicles. The compass heading is HUD Troubleshooting Vehicle Messages displayed when navigation routing is Check that: Messages displayed on the DIC not active. indicate the status of the vehicle or Nothing is covering the Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts some action that may be needed to HUD lens.
Page 136: Battery Voltage And Charging
Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage and TRANSPORT MODE ON harder to push and the stopping distance may be longer. See your Charging Messages This message is displayed when the retailer for service. vehicle is in transport mode. Some BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE features can be disabled while in SERVICE PARKING BRAKE this mode, including Remote...
Page 137: Door Ajar Messages
Instruments and Controls ADAPTIVE CRUISE NO CRUISE BRAKING Door Ajar Messages TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE ACCELERATOR APPLIED DOOR OPEN This message displays when This message displays when A door open symbol will be attempting to activate Adaptive Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is displayed on the DIC showing which Cruise Control (ACC) when it is active and the driver is pressing the...
Page 138: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE TURN VEHICLE OFF ENGINE Messages This message displays and a This message displays when the A/C OFF ENGINE continuous chime sounds if the engine oil temperature is too hot. COOLANT HOT engine cooling system reaches Stop and allow the vehicle to idle...
Page 139: Engine Power Messages
Instruments and Controls Engine Power Messages Key and Lock Messages NO REMOTE DETECTED PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED NO REMOTE KEY WAS This message displays when DETECTED PLACE KEY IN This message displays when the attempting to turn off the vehicle TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN vehicle's engine power is reduced.
Page 140: Lamp Messages
Instruments and Controls Lamp Messages INDICATOR ON AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP REDUCED This message is displayed if the AFL (ADAPTIVE FORWARD indicator has been left on. Turn off This message displays when the LIGHTING) LAMPS NEED the indicator. Front Automatic Braking (FAB) SERVICE System has been set to the Alert Object Detection System...
Page 141 Instruments and Controls Heavy rain or snow is interfering LANE CHANGE ALERT OFF SERVICE AUTOMATIC with the object detection COLLISION PREP This message indicates that the performance. driver has turned the Side Blind If this message displays, take the This message may also be Zone Alert (SBZA) and Lane vehicle to your dealer to repair the displayed if there is a problem with...
Page 142: Ride Control System
Instruments and Controls SERVICE FRONT CAMERA SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM Ride Control System UNAVAILABLE Messages If this message remains on after continued driving, take the vehicle This message indicates that Side ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF to your retailer for service. Do not Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), Lane use the Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Change Alert (LCA), and Rear...
Page 143 Instruments and Controls selected. Launch Control is PERFORMANCE TRACTION 3 - The Active Handling System is available when this mode is disabled when this mode is SPORT 1 (V-Series Only) selected. In this mode, the Traction selected. This mode will require This message displays when this Control and Active Handling System more driver skill than modes 1-3.
Page 144: Airbag System Messages
Instruments and Controls REAR AXLE OFF adjusted accordingly. Take the SERVICE TRACTION vehicle to your dealer for service as CONTROL When this message is displayed, soon as possible. the vehicle's handling capabilities This message displays when there When this message is displayed, will be reduced during severe is a problem with the Traction the vehicle's handling capabilities...
Page 145: Safety Belt Messages
Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Messages Service Vehicle Messages SERVICE STEERING COLUMN LOCK AUTOMATIC SEATBELT SERVICE AC SYSTEM This message displays if there is a TIGHTENING UNAVAILABLE This message displays if there is a problem with the steering column problem with the air conditioning This message displays when the lock.
Page 146: Tyre Messages
Instruments and Controls TURN STEERING WHEEL TYRE PRESSURE LOW ADD Transmission Messages START VEHICLE AGAIN AIR TO TYRE SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message may display when This message displays when the This message displays if there is a you try to start the vehicle, but the pressure in one or more of the tyres problem with the transmission.
Page 147: Vehicle Reminder
Instruments and Controls TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Speed Messages Vehicle ENGINE Personalisation SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED This message displays and a chime This message is displayed when the Use the audio system controls to sounds if the transmission fluid in vehicle speed is greater than the set access the personalisation menus the vehicle gets hot.
Page 148 Instruments and Controls Personalisation Menus Language (Language) Number of Favourites Shown The following list of menu items may Auto Volume Select Language, then select from be available: the available language(s). Audible Touch Feedback Time and Date The selected language will display Bose Audio Pilot on the system, and voice Language (Language)
Page 149 Instruments and Controls Audible Touch Feedback Comfort and Convenience Auto Heated Seats This allows Audible Touch Lighting When enabled, this feature will Feedback to be turned on or off. automatically activate the heated Power Door Locks seats at the level required by the Select Off or On.
Page 150 Instruments and Controls Alert Type Go Notifier Chime Volume This feature will set crash alerts to This feature will give a reminder that Reverse Tilt Mirror beeps or seat vibrations. This Adaptive Cruise Control provides Auto Mirror Folding setting affects all crash alerts when it has brought the vehicle to a Rainsense Wipers including:...
Page 151 Instruments and Controls Reverse Tilt Mirror Vehicle Locator Lights Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout This allows the feature to be turned This feature will flash the exterior When on, this feature will keep the on or off. lamps and allows some of the driver door from locking when the exterior lamps and most of the door is open.
Page 152 Instruments and Controls Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Passive Door Lock Remote Start Auto Heat Seats If equipped and turned on, this This allows passive locking to be feature will turn on the ventilated turned on or off and selects Remote Window Operation seats when using remote start on feedback.
Page 153 Instruments and Controls Device Management Apple CarPlay Voice Select to connect to a different This feature allows Apple devices to Select and the following may phone source, disconnect a phone, be connected to the infotainment display: or delete a phone. system through a USB port.
Page 154 Instruments and Controls Display Restore Vehicle Settings Turn Display Off Select to turn the display off. Press This allows selection of restoring Select and the following may anywhere on the display area or any vehicle settings. display: faceplate button to turn the Select Restore or Cancel.
Page 155: Lighting
Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ....160 Exit Lighting ....161 Exterior Lamp Controls Battery Load Management .
Page 156 Lighting control to AUTO. The blue main The vehicle's speed drops below (Headlamps) : Turns on the beam on light appears on the 20 km/h (12 mph). headlamps together with the parking instrument cluster when the main lamps and instrument panel lights. The indicator lever is moved beams are on.
Page 157: Reminder
Lighting The other vehicle's lamp(s) are Exterior Lamps Off Flash-to-Pass covered with dirt, snow, and/or Reminder This feature allows the main-beam road spray. headlights to be used to signal the A warning chime will sound if the The other vehicle's lamp(s) driver in front of you that you want exterior lamp control is left on in cannot be detected due to dense...
Page 158: System
Lighting The dedicated DRL will come on cluster may not be as bright as when all of the following conditions usual. Make sure the instrument are met: panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See Instrument The ignition is on. Panel Illumination Control 0 159.
Page 159: Lighting (Afl)
Lighting Adaptive Forward Hazard Lights Turn and Lane-Change Lighting (AFL) Signals On vehicles with the AFL system, the headlamps pivot horizontally to provide greater road illumination while turning. To enable AFL, set the exterior lamp control on the indicator lever to the AUTO position. Moving the control out of the AUTO position will deactivate the system.
Page 160: Rear Fog Lamps
Lighting The indicator and lane-change Rear Fog Lamps Interior Lighting signal can be turned off manually by moving the lever back to its original Instrument Panel position. Illumination Control If after signalling a turn or lane change, the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb might be burned out.
Page 161: Entry Lighting
Lighting Dome Lamps To manually turn the reading lamps Lighting Features on or off: Entry Lighting The headlamps, tail lamps, number plate lamps, dome lamps, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly at night when is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 162: Exit Lighting
Lighting Exit Lighting When the state of charge is high, It can increase engine idle speed to the voltage is lowered slightly to generate more power, whenever Some exterior lamps and interior prevent overcharging. If the vehicle needed. It can temporarily reduce lights come on at night, or in areas has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage the power demands of some...
Page 163: Saver
Lighting Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the exterior lamps are left on, they turn off when the ignition is turned off. If the parking lights are turned on while the ignition is off, the parking lights remain on until they are manually turned off.
Page 164: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction Performance Data Recorder (PDR) System Infotainment If equipped, the PDR icon displays See the infotainment manual for on the Home screen. information on the radio, audio Introduction Important Information players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....163 and voice or speech recognition.
Page 165 Infotainment System You are solely liable for Do not use the PDR System if evidence of criminal/driving operation of your vehicle and this could distract your attention offences against you or third use of the PDR System, from traffic or entail other risks. parties.
Page 166 Infotainment System Start Recording The elapsed time will show when recording. To define a finish line, see Define Finish Line later in this section. If no SD card is inserted, a message displays. If the system is unable to begin Define Finish Line recording, the Start Recording button is greyed out.
Page 167 Infotainment System To set the finish line, position the Tap on the screen while the video is Choose Video Overlay vehicle with the front bumper at the playing to display the video controls: start/finish point. From the PDR Video Scrubber : Changes the menu, press Define Finish Line and position and playback.
Page 168 Infotainment System Sport: Lateral G-Force Graphic: Left Transmission State (Current and Right G-Forces are Gear): Same as Sport. displayed. The graphic fills to the Friction Bubble Graphic: Lateral left or the right depending on the and longitudinal G-Forces are measure value. The measured displayed as a dot within a G-Force displays as a number at bubble.
Page 169 Infotainment System Performance Traction 0 100 km/h (0 60 mph), Settings Management (PTM) Mode: 0 200 km/h (0 100 mph), 400 m Displays the current PTM mode. (1/4 mi), and 0 200 0 km/h The options are Wet, Dry, Sport (0 100 0 mph): The timer starts 1, Sport 2, or Race.
Page 170 Valet Mode. Software Information : Displays PDR software information and version numbers. Toolbox Software : Allows for the evaluation of the driver and the vehicle performance on a personal computer after a recorded event. See www.Cadillac.com to download the software.
Page 171: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the Dual Automatic Climate heating, cooling, and ventilation. Control System ... . . 170 Rear Climate Control System .
Page 172 Climate Controls Climate Control Touch Screen adjusted. The air delivery mode can be adjusted on the climate control The fan, air delivery mode, air status screen. conditioning, driver and passenger temperatures, and SYNC settings Climate Control Function With can be controlled by pressing Stop/Start (If Equipped) CLIMATE on the infotainment home The climate control system depends...
Page 173 Climate Controls Automatic Operation to change the linked temperature. light will not come on. Press When the passenger settings are select recirculation; press it again to The system automatically controls adjusted, the SYNC button is select outside air. the fan speed, air delivery, air displayed when the temperatures conditioning, and recirculation in English units can be changed to...
Page 174 Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Control : When turn on or off. Changing the air (Recirculation) : Press to the climate information is displayed, delivery mode also turns the alternate between recirculating air press the desired air delivery mode defrost off. inside the vehicle or pulling in on the touch screen to change the outside air.
Page 175 Climate Controls off or on, see "Climate and Air The heated outside rearview mirrors The vehicle also has auto heated Quality" under Vehicle turn on when the rear window seats that turn on when the vehicle Personalisation 0 146. demister button is on and help to is on.
Page 176: Rear Climate Control System
Climate Controls Sensor Air Quality Sensor Rear Climate Control System If equipped with an air quality sensor, the climate control system If equipped, the rear climate control adjusts to limit some exhaust fumes system is on the rear of the centre from being pulled inside the vehicle.
Page 177 Climate Controls 5. MODE (Air Delivery Mode 7. Rear Control Lockout The SYNC button will be lit. Press Control) the TEMP, MODE, or AUTO button 8. Air Delivery Mode Control twice to unlink the set driver and Rear : Press this button on the front rear temperatures.
Page 178: Air Vents
Climate Controls +/- (Temperature Control) : Press Air Vents or press and hold the rear Adjustable air vents are in the temperature control buttons or touch centre and on the side of the screen to adjust the rear passenger instrument panel. temperature.
Page 179: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls Keep the path under the front Maintenance The refrigerant system should only seats clear of objects to help be serviced by trained and certified circulate the air inside of the technicians. The air conditioning Passenger Compartment vehicle more effectively. evaporator should never be repaired Air Filter or replaced by one from a salvage...
Page 180: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Parking ..... . . 200 Cruise Control Parking over Things Cruise Control ....217 Operating That Burn .
Page 181: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Driving Information Become familiar with vehicle features before driving, such as General Towing programming favourite radio Information ....245 Distracted Driving stations and adjusting climate Driving Characteristics and...
Page 182: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating See the infotainment manual for Braking Once the power assist is used up, it information on that system or the can take longer to stop and the Braking action involves perception navigation system, if equipped, brake pedal will be harder to push. time and reaction time.
Page 183: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating If power steering assist is lost due Bend Tips Off-Road Recovery to a system malfunction, the vehicle Take bends at a reasonable can be steered, but may require speed. increased effort. See your dealer if Reduce speed before entering there is a problem.
Page 184: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating 3. Turn the steering wheel to go The vehicle may straighten out. Track Events and straight down the roadway. Be ready for a second skid if it Competitive Driving occurs. Loss of Control Track events and competitive Slow down and adjust your driving may affect the vehicle driving according to weather...
Page 185 Driving and Operating ® after every 24 hours of racing or SYNPOWER MST 5W-40, Mobil Caution competitive driving. See ESP Formula M 5W-40. See Recommended Fluids and Capacities and Specifications 0 333. Removing the splash shield can Lubricants 0 328. This requires premium fuel, and degrade wet braking comes standard with a 10 qt sump,...
Page 186 Driving and Operating V-Sport and V-Series Brake braking force and pedal travel may This first step may be skipped Burnishing increase. After the procedure is if there are more than 320 km complete, the brake pads may (200 mi) on the brake pads. New brake pads must be burnished appear white at the rotor contact.
Page 187 Driving and Operating Brake Cooling Inflation Pressure Guidelines Tracks with Sustained High-Speed Operation on Banked Turns On V-Series, remove front tyre Tyre pressures affect vehicle deflectors if equipped, before track (e.g., Daytona International handling and tyre life, and should be driving for optimised brake cooling.
Page 188: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Road/Street Courses of driving conditions and avoid Aquaplaning driving through large puddles and (e.g., Virginia International Aquaplaning is dangerous. Water deep-standing or flowing water. Raceway, Road Atlanta, or similar) can build up under the vehicle's tyres so they actually ride on the Load Limit: Limit the vehicle to the Warning water.
Page 189: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Warning Driving on steep hills or through Driving on Snow or Ice Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving Snow or ice between the tyres and or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 190: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating Allow greater following distance To save fuel, run the engine for Warning (Continued) and watch for slippery spots. Icy short periods to warm the vehicle patches can occur on otherwise and then shut the engine off and carbon monoxide (CO), which clear roads in shaded areas.
Page 191: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating when the transmission is in gear. Warning Warning Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions If the vehicle's tyres spin at high Do not load the vehicle any causes a rocking motion that could speed, they can explode, and you heavier than the Gross free the vehicle.
Page 192 Driving and Operating Tyre and Loading Information A vehicle-specific Tyre and never exceed XXX kg or Label Loading Information label is XXX lbs. on your vehicle's attached to the vehicle's centre placard. pillar (B-pillar). The Tyre and Determine the combined Loading Information label shows weight of the driver and the size of the original tyres and...
Page 193 Driving and Operating Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 194 Driving and Operating Certification Label Warning Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle. In the cargo area, put them as far forward as possible.
Page 195: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating Starting and Do not participate in track Warning events, sport driving schools, Operating or similar activities during this The exposed edges of carbon running-in period. fibre parts can be sharp when New Vehicle Run-In Check engine oil with every damaged.
Page 196 Driving and Operating The vehicle has an electronic If the vehicle is in P (Park), the Do not turn the engine off when the keyless ignition with pushbutton ignition will turn off, and Retained vehicle is moving. This will cause a start.
Page 197: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator Starting the Engine Warning Light) : This mode is for driving and Move the shift lever to P (Park) or starting. With the ignition off, and Turning off the vehicle while N (Neutral). To restart the engine the brake pedal applied, pressing moving may cause loss of power when the vehicle is already moving,...
Page 198 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure extra petrol from the engine. Caution Do not race the engine 1. With the Keyless Access immediately after starting it. system, the Remote Keyless Cranking the engine for long Operate the engine and Entry (RKE) transmitter must periods of time, by returning the transmission gently until the oil be in the vehicle.
Page 199: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating If equipped with the 2.0L L4 engine, The battery charge is low. When comes on green in the the vehicle has a fuel saving stop/ instrument cluster, the system is The interior comfort level has not start system to shut off the engine to active.
Page 200: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating See Electric Parking Torque Lock Warning (Continued) Brake 0 207. Torque lock is when the weight of 2. Move the shift lever into the vehicle puts too much force on Do not leave the vehicle when the P (Park) by holding in the the parking pawl in the engine is running.
Page 201: Parking
Driving and Operating The shift lock release is always Parking Warning (Continued) functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than Warning Switch off the ignition. Turn the 9 volt) battery. steering wheel until the steering If the vehicle has an uncharged Do not park the vehicle on an wheel lock engages.
Page 202: Engine Exhaust
Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) Warning There are holes or openings Idling a vehicle in an enclosed Warning in the vehicle body from area with poor ventilation is Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket dangerous. Engine exhaust may modifications that are not monoxide (CO), which cannot be enter the vehicle.
Page 203: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating Automatic Warning (Continued) Warning Transmission move suddenly. You or others It is dangerous to get out of the could be injured. To be sure the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully vehicle will not move, even when in P (Park) with the parking brake you are on fairly level ground, firmly applied.
Page 204 Driving and Operating from P (Park) when the ignition is in N : In this position, the engine does Caution (Continued) ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of not connect with the wheels. To P (Park), ease pressure on the shift restart when the vehicle is already the vehicle warranty.
Page 205: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating lever. M (Manual Mode) allows the a short period when no spirited driver to select gears appropriate for driving is detected. See Driver Mode current driving conditions. M Control 0 211. (Manual Mode) Can be exited with a Manual Mode second press of the M (Manual Mode) button.
Page 206: All-Wheel Drive
Driving and Operating With the shift lever in D (Drive) and If shifting is prevented for any Drive Systems not in Permanent Tap Shift Mode, reason, a SHIFT DENIED message the tap shift controls will activate a will be displayed in the instrument All-Wheel Drive temporary tap manual shift mode, cluster.
Page 207: System (Abs)
Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it there will not be enough time to becomes necessary to slam on the apply the brakes if that vehicle brakes and continue braking to suddenly slows or stops. Always Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a leave enough room up ahead to...
Page 208: Electric Parking Brake
Driving and Operating Electric Parking Brake The system has a red handbrake EPB Apply status light and an amber To apply the EPB: handbrake warning light. See 1. Be sure the vehicle is at a Parking Brake Light 0 122 and complete stop.
Page 209 Driving and Operating If the amber handbrake warning EPB Release Caution light is on, lift up on the EPB switch To release the EPB: and hold it up. Continue to hold the Driving with the parking brake on 1. Place the ignition in the ACC/ switch until the red handbrake can overheat the brake system ACCESSORY or ON/RUN...
Page 210: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating Brake Assist Ride Control Systems applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle's brakes to help steer This vehicle has a brake assist the vehicle in the intended direction. Traction Control/ feature designed to assist the driver If cruise control is being used and in stopping or decreasing vehicle Electronic Stability...
Page 211 Driving and Operating comes on and stays on: Caution 1. Stop the vehicle. Do not repeatedly brake or 2. Turn the engine off and wait accelerate heavily when TCS is 15 seconds. off. The vehicle driveline could be 3. Start the engine. damaged.
Page 212: Driver Mode Control
Driving and Operating To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, Driver Mode Control These features maintain lower transmission gears to increase press and hold the button until Driver Mode Control attempts to add available engine braking and the traction off light a sportier feel, provide a more improve acceleration response.
Page 213 Driving and Operating « When selected, the Sport Mode Track Mode (V-Series Only) Press on the MODE switch indicator will display in the Driver on the centre console to make a Use when maximum vehicle Information Centre (DIC). mode selection. The first press of handling is desired.
Page 214 Driving and Operating Modes: TOUR SPORT SNOW/ICE TRACK Default Throttle Progression Normal Sport Normal Sport/Track Transmission Shift Mode Normal Sport Normal Track Steering (Assist Effort) Comfort Sport Comfort Track Magnetic Ride Control (if equipped) Tour Sport Tour Track Launch Control Available Stability Control Normal...
Page 215: Competitive Driving Mode
Driving and Operating Snow/Ice The transmission will Stability Control more effort is required to turn the use 2 (Second) gear instead of steering wheel. See Limited-Slip Competitive mode allows less 1 (First) gear when accelerating Differential (V-Series Only) later in computer control to permit some from a stop.
Page 216 Driving and Operating based on the mode selected, track To experience the performance PERF TRAC 2 DRY ACTIVE conditions, driver skill, and the benefit of this system, after entering HANDLING ON radius of each corner. a bend and at the point where For use by less experienced normal acceleration occurs, fully drivers or while learning a new...
Page 217 Driving and Operating StabiliTrak is off and available line. Launch Control is a form of throttle, press the brake pedal engine power is the same as traction control that manages tyre more firmly, and re-apply the mode 3. spin while launching the vehicle. accelerator to wide open This feature is intended for use throttle.)
Page 218: (Except V-Series)
Driving and Operating Limited-Slip Differential Limited-Slip Differential Cruise Control (Except V-Series) (V-Series Only) Warning If equipped, the mechanical If equipped, the Electronic limited-slip differential can give more Limited-Slip Differential (ELSD) is Cruise control can be dangerous traction on snow, mud, ice, sand, automatically activated.
Page 219 Driving and Operating occurs when cruise control is +RES (Resume/Accelerate) : If Setting Cruise Control activated, cruise control is there is a set speed in memory, If the button is on when not in disengaged. See Forward Collision press the control up briefly to use, SET or +RES could get Alert (FCA) System 0 234.
Page 220 The cruise control system may vehicle speed. When going automatically brake to slow the downhill, the cruise control system vehicle down (CTS model only). may automatically brake to slow the vehicle down (CTS model only).
Page 221: Adaptive Cruise Control
Driving and Operating Also, you may have to brake or shift time between your vehicle and a Warning to a lower gear to keep the vehicle vehicle detected directly ahead in speed down. If the brake pedal is your path moving in the same ACC has limited braking ability applied, cruise control disengages.
Page 222 Driving and Operating (On/Off) : Press to turn the (Follow Distance Gap) : Press Warning (Continued) system on or off. A white cruise to select a following gap time (or control indicator comes on. distance) setting for ACC of Far, a vehicle ahead.
Page 223 Driving and Operating After ACC is set, it may immediately Increasing Speed While ACC is at To increase vehicle speed in apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead a Set Speed larger increments, press +RES is detected closer than the selected up to the second detent.
Page 224 Driving and Operating Press and hold SET down until or Near) for the Forward Collision Press on the steering wheel to the desired lower speed is Alert (FCA) feature. See Forward adjust the following gap. Each press reached, then release it. Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 234.
Page 225 Driving and Operating or both sides of the Safety Alert speed increases or decreases to Warning (Continued) Seat will pulse five times. See follow the vehicle in front of you, but Collision/Detection Systems under will not exceed the set speed. It may driving and you should be ready Vehicle Personalisation 0 146.
Page 226 Driving and Operating Notification to Resume ACC on. See Electric Parking Brake Warning (Continued) 0 207. To release the electric ACC will maintain a follow gap handbrake, press the accelerator behind a detected vehicle and slow vehicle in P (Park) and turn off pedal.
Page 227 Driving and Operating Bends in the Road ACC may operate differently in a ACC may detect a vehicle that is sharp bend. It may reduce the not in your lane and apply the vehicle speed if the bend is too brakes.
Page 228: Driver Assistance Systems
Driving and Operating Do Not Use ACC on Hills and Erasing Speed Memory Driver Assistance When Towing a Trailer The cruise control set speed is Systems erased from memory if This vehicle may have features that pressed or if the ignition is work together to help avoid crashes turned off.
Page 229: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Reversing
Driving and Operating Audible or Safety Alert Seat Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Warning (Continued) Some driver assistance features When the vehicle is shifted into alert the driver of obstacles by R (Reverse), the RVC displays an Under many conditions, these beeping.
Page 230 2. Area Not Shown are close to either corner of the view correctly. Always check bumper or under the bumper do not Front Vision Camera (CTS Only) around the vehicle when parking display. or backing. A warning triangle may display on...
Page 231 25 cm (10 in) high off object within 30 cm (12 in). the ground and below bumper level. Warning These detection distances may be Curb View Camera (CTS-V shorter during warmer or humid Series Only) The camera(s) do not display weather. Blocked sensors will not...
Page 232 Driving and Operating Safety Alert Seat will pulse two from the back of the vehicle do not Warning (Continued) times. When an object is very close move further back when a trailer is (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the vehicle rear, towed.
Page 233 Driving and Operating RCTA can also be turned on or off search process to switch the APA Warning (Continued) through vehicle personalisation. See parking mode between Collision/Detection Systems under perpendicular and parallel parking. in the parking space, such as Vehicle Personalisation 0 146. APA searches for parking spaces to movement of an adjacent vehicle, the right of the vehicle.
Page 234: System
Driving and Operating If the vehicle exceeds 10 km/h An incoming call is received (6 mph), APA is automatically through a connected phone. Disconnect the phone from the disengaged and automatic steering will turn off. A DIC progress arrow vehicle to prevent APA from displays the status of the parking disengaging.
Page 235 Driving and Operating Forward Collision Alert Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning (Continued) (FCA) System stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, If equipped, the FCA system may or when following a vehicle too help to avoid or reduce the harm closely, FCA may not provide a caused by front-end crashes.
Page 236 Driving and Operating Tailgating Alert Warning (Continued) or ice, or if the windscreen is damaged. It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads, or in conditions that can limit Without Head-Up Display visibility such as fog, rain, or snow, or if the headlamps or When your vehicle approaches The vehicle-ahead indicator will...
Page 237: Front Automatic Braking (Fab)
Driving and Operating or on some vehicles, Off. The first vehicles, or shadows. These alerts hard. This front automatic braking button press shows the current are normal operation and the can only occur if a vehicle is setting on the DIC. Additional button vehicle does not need service.
Page 238 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) Warning Warning Detect all vehicles, FAB may automatically brake the IBA may increase vehicle braking especially vehicles with a vehicle suddenly in situations in situations when it may not be trailer, tractors, muddy where it is unexpected and necessary.
Page 239: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating Side Blind Zone vehicles in the side blind zone (or spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly Alert (SBZA) approaching these areas from If equipped, the SBZA system is a behind. The LCA warning display will light up in the corresponding lane-changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding crashes that outside side mirror and will flash if...
Page 240 Driving and Operating How the System Works If the indicator is activated in the when a trailer is towed. Use caution same direction of a detected while changing lanes when towing a The LCA symbol lights up in the vehicle, this display will flash as an trailer.
Page 241: Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)
Driving and Operating both sides of the vehicle toward the detected lane marking without using Warning rear corners of the vehicle, see your a indicator in the lane departure dealer. direction. Since this system is part The LKA system does not of the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) If the LCA displays do not light up continuously steer the vehicle.
Page 242 Driving and Operating How the System Works as the lane marking is crossed. Warning (Continued) Additionally, there will be three The LKA camera sensor is on the beeps, or the driver seat will pulse windscreen ahead of the rear-view If LKA only detects lane markings three times, on the right or left, mirror.
Page 243: Fuel
Driving and Operating If the LKA system is not functioning Fuel knocking is heard when using petrol properly when lane markings are rated at 97 RON octane or higher, Use the recommended fuel for clearly visible, cleaning the the engine needs service. proper vehicle maintenance.
Page 244: Fuel Additives
Driving and Operating Some petrol does not contain Caution Warning (Continued) sufficient quantities of additive to keep fuel injectors and intake valves Do not use fuel containing Do not leave the fuel pump clean. To make up for this lack of unattended.
Page 245 Driving and Operating Warning Warning Overfilling the fuel tank by more If a fire starts while you are than three clicks of a standard fill refuelling, do not remove the nozzle may cause: nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by Vehicle performance issues, notifying the station attendant.
Page 246: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Warning Warning (Continued) General Towing Attempting to refuel without using could be badly burned and the the funnel adapter may cause fuel vehicle could be damaged. Information spillage and damage the capless Always: Only use towing equipment that has fuel system.
Page 247 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer during the vehicle itself. Get acquainted with Warning first 2 414 km (1,500 mi) to the handling and braking of the rig prevent damage to the engine, before setting out for the open road. When towing a trailer, exhaust axle or other parts.
Page 248 Driving and Operating necessary to go much farther or other objects. Avoid jerky or engine overheating. To avoid this, beyond the passed vehicle before sudden manoeuvres. Signal well in let the engine run while parked, returning to the lane. advance. preferably on level ground, with the automatic transmission in P (Park) If the trailer indicator bulbs burn out,...
Page 249: Engine)
Driving and Operating 2. Have someone place chocks Maintenance when Trailer Weight of the Trailer under the trailer wheels. Towing How heavy can a trailer safely be? 3. When the wheel chocks are in The vehicle needs service more It should never weigh more than place, release the regular often when pulling a trailer.
Page 250: V-Series)
Driving and Operating Weight of the Trailer Tongue on the Tyre and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits The tongue load (1) of any trailer is 0 190. Make sure not to go over the an important weight to measure GVW limit for the vehicle, including because it affects the total gross the weight of the trailer tongue.
Page 251: Add-On Electrical
Driving and Operating Will any holes be made in the Trailer Brakes Conversions and body of the vehicle when the Does the trailer have its own Add-Ons trailer hitch is installed? If so, brakes? Be sure to read and follow seal the holes when the hitch is the instructions for the trailer brakes Add-On Electrical...
Page 252 Driving and Operating Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components not to work and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating.
Page 253: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Shift Wheels and Tyres Lock Control Function Tyres ......286 Check .
Page 254: General Information
Vehicle Care Jump Starting General Information Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the Jump Starting ....310 For service and parts needs, visit installation or use of non-GM Towing the Vehicle your dealer.
Page 255: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Caution Doing Your Own Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage Service Work to vehicle systems. Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids, Warning reservoir caps, or dipsticks. It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have Bonnet the proper knowledge, service...
Page 256: Overview
Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.0L L4 LTG Engine...
Page 257 Vehicle Care 1. Windscreen Washer Fluid 5. Remote Negative (-) Battery 8. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Reservoir. See Washer Terminal. See Jump Engine Oil 0 258. Fluid 0 268. Starting 0 310. 9. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 261. 2. Remote Positive (+) Battery 6.
Page 258 Vehicle Care 6.2L V8 LT4 Engine...
Page 259: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 1. Windscreen Washer Fluid Engine Oil must be on level ground. The Reservoir. See Washer engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. To ensure proper engine Fluid 0 268. See Engine Compartment Overview performance and long life, careful 0 255 for the location of the engine 2.
Page 260 Vehicle Care When to Add Engine Oil Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil Do not add too much oil. Oil specification and viscosity grade. levels above or below the See Recommended Fluids and acceptable operating range Lubricants 0 328.
Page 261: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care Engine Oil Additives/Engine trash or pouring it on the ground, Caution (Continued) into sewers, or into streams or Oil Flushes bodies of water. Recycle it by taking paragraph. Failure to use the Do not add anything to the oil. The it to a place that collects used oil.
Page 262: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care system might indicate that an oil Automatic Transmission Engine Air Cleaner/Filter change is not necessary for up to a Fluid The engine air cleaner/filter is in the year. The engine oil and filter must engine compartment on the driver be changed at least once a year How to Check Automatic side of the vehicle.
Page 263 Vehicle Care the engine air cleaner/filter or 5. Reverse Steps 1-3 to reinstall Warning components with water or the air cleaner/filter cover. compressed air. Operating the engine with the air To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ cleaner/filter off can cause you or filter: others to be burned.
Page 264: Cooling System
Vehicle Care Cooling System Warning The cooling system allows the Heater and radiator hoses, and engine to maintain the correct other engine parts, can be very working temperature. hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak.
Page 265: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care Engine Coolant Warning (Continued) Caution The cooling system in the vehicle is overheat warning. The engine If improper coolant mixture, filled with DEX-COOL engine could catch fire and you or others inhibitors, or additives are used in coolant. See Scheduled could be burned.
Page 266 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant happen faster when the vehicle is Warning driven for long periods in hot, dry The vehicle must be on a level conditions. surface when checking the coolant Steam and scalding liquids from a If no coolant is visible in the coolant level.
Page 267 Vehicle Care surge tank pressure cap and 3. Fill the surge tank top chamber Warning (Continued) upper radiator hose, is no with the proper DEX-COOL longer hot. coolant mixture to the bottom could be burned. Use a of the fill neck. The top Turn the pressure cap slowly 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable chamber needs to be...
Page 268: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care Then check to see if the engine Caution Warning (Continued) cooling fan is running. If the engine is overheating, the fan should be If the pressure cap is not tightly Wait until there is no sign of running. If it is not, do not continue installed, coolant loss and steam or coolant before you open to run the engine.
Page 269: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care If No Steam Is Coming from front. If the warning does not come Adding Washer Fluid back on, continue to drive normally the Engine Compartment and have the cooling system If an engine overheat warning is checked for proper fill and function. displayed but no steam can be seen If the warning continues, pull over, or heard, the problem may not be...
Page 270: Brakes
Vehicle Care heard all the time when the vehicle If equipped with high performance Caution (Continued) is moving, except when applying the brake linings, there could be an brake pedal firmly. increased build-up of brake dust as Do not mix water with well as minor noises as compared ready-to-use washer fluid.
Page 271: Brake Fluid
If fluid is added when the linings are Cold Weather Brake Operation reservoir cap. See Engine worn, there will be too much fluid (CTS-V Model) Compartment Overview 0 255 for when new brake linings are the location of the reservoir.
Page 272: Battery
Vehicle Care When the brake fluid falls to a low Caution level, the brake warning light comes on. See Brake System Warning If brake fluid is spilled on the Light 0 121. vehicle's painted surfaces, the Brake fluid absorbs water over time paint finish can be damaged.
Page 273: All-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Care All-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant Warning If the vehicle is equipped with Batteries have acid that can burn All-Wheel-Drive (AWD), this is an you and gas that can explode. additional system that needs You can be hurt badly if you are lubrication.
Page 274: Function Check
Vehicle Care To get an accurate reading, the 2. Firmly apply both the parking 1. Before starting this check, be vehicle should be on a level brake and the regular brake. sure there is enough room surface. Do not use the accelerator around the vehicle.
Page 275: Wiper Blade Replacement
Vehicle Care Wiper Blade Replacement Warning (Continued) Windscreen wiper blades should be and property could be damaged. inspected for wear and cracking. Make sure there is room in front Replacement blades come in of the vehicle in case it begins to different types and are removed in roll.
Page 276: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care Driver Assistance Systems Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement When a windscreen replacement is Headlamp alignment has been For the proper type of replacement needed and the vehicle is equipped preset and should need no further bulbs, see Replacement with a front-looking camera sensor adjustment.
Page 277: Lighting
Vehicle Care High Intensity Discharge Number Plate Lamp 2. Bulb 3. Lamp Assembly (HID) Lighting To replace one of these bulbs: Warning 1. Push the lamp assembly (3) toward the centre of the The high intensity discharge vehicle. lighting system operates at a very 2.
Page 278: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause Exterior Lamp Bulb Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in Number some cases to remain off. Have the Overload Number W5W LL headlamp wiring checked right away Plate Lamp The vehicle has fuses and circuit if the lamps go on and off or...
Page 279: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Vehicle Care Although the circuit is protected Fuses of the same amperage can from electrical overload, overload be temporarily borrowed from due to heavy snow or ice may another fuse location, if a fuse goes cause wiper linkage damage. out. Replace the fuse as soon as Always clear ice and heavy snow possible.
Page 280 Vehicle Care Number Usage Not used Not used Driver power seat Not used Headlamp washer relay Not used Not used Not used Not used Passenger power seat Not used Front wiper Not used Headlamp washer Not used Anti-lock brake system pump Number Usage Number...
Page 281 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Not used Rear Bussed Transmission Electrical Centre control module Driver motorized ignition seat belt Spare/MIL ignition Coolant pump Wiper control relay Spare/PT Fuse Coolant pump relay Wiper speed relay O2 sensor Not used Engine control Ignition coil injector module relay...
Page 282: Instrument Panel Fuse
Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Number Usage Block Right high intensity discharge The instrument panel fuse block is in the end of the driver side of the Head lamp high left/ instrument panel. right Aero shutter Horn Horn relay Cooling fan Starter 2 To install the end cover, insert the tabs on the back of the cover into...
Page 283 Vehicle Care MiniFuses Usage Data link connector Heater, ventilation, and air conditioning control Tilt and telescoping steering column Spare Glove box release Shunt Body control module 1 Body control module 5 Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare MiniFuses Usage MiniFuses Usage Spare Motorized...
Page 284: Rear Compartment Fuse
Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse MiniFuses Usage J Case Usage Block Fuses Sensing diagnostic module/ Automatic Spare occupant sensing Spare Radio/DVD/Heater/ Front Heater/ Ventilation/ Air Ventilation/Air conditioning conditioning blower Display Circuit Usage Heated steering Breakers wheel Retained accessory Wireless charger power/Accessory Steering wheel power socket power...
Page 285 Vehicle Care Number Usage Electronic limited slip differential/DC DC transformer Left window Body control module 8 A/C inverter Passive entry passive start battery 1 Body control module 4 Heated mirrors Amplifier Rear window demister Glass break Trailer connector OnStar (if equipped) Right window Electric parking brake...
Page 286 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Boot release Transfer case Not used control module/ Run relay Battery regulated Electronic limited voltage control Logistics relay slip differential Engine control Logistics fuse Theft module/ module battery Universal garage Rear window Not used door opener/Rain demister relay...
Page 287: Wheels And Tyres
Vehicle Care Wheels and Tyres Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tyres Underinflated tyres pose Replace any tyres that the same danger as have been damaged by Every new GM vehicle has overloaded tyres. The impacts with potholes, high-quality tyres made by a resulting crash could curbs, etc.
Page 288: All-Season Tyres
Vehicle Care All-Season Tyres traction on snow and ice-covered If winter tyres with a lower speed roads. Consider installing winter rating are chosen, never exceed the This vehicle may come with tyres on the vehicle if frequent tyre's maximum speed capability. all-season tyres.
Page 289: Low-Profile Tyres
Vehicle Care any distance while deflated, check Low-Profile Tyres Warning (Continued) with an authorised run-flat tyre If the vehicle has 265/35ZR19 or service centre to determine whether displayed. Drive cautiously and 295/30ZR19 size tyres, they are the tyre can be repaired or should check the tyre pressures as soon classified as low-profile tyres.
Page 290: Summer Tyres
Vehicle Care Summer Tyres Caution (Continued) Caution High Performance Summer Tyres performance summer tires Neither tyre underinflation nor This vehicle may come with 245/ indoors and at temperatures overinflation is good. 40R18 (front) and 275/35R18 (rear) above -7 °C (20 °F) when not in Underinflated tyres, or tyres high performance summer tyres.
Page 291: Operation
Vehicle Care The Tyre and Loading has not been driven for at least could be damaged and would Information label on the vehicle three hours or no more than not be covered by the vehicle indicates the original equipment 1.6 km (1 mi). warranty.
Page 292: System
Vehicle Care Vehicles with P245/45R17 95V, Tyre Pressure Monitor tyre inflation pressure label, you P245/40R18 93V, or 255/ should determine the proper tyre System 35R19 96V size tyres require inflation pressure for those tyres.) inflation pressure adjustment when As an added safety feature, your Caution driving the vehicle at speeds of vehicle has been equipped with a...
Page 293: Tyre Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care has not reached the level to trigger alternate tyres and wheels allow the illumination of the TPMS low tyre TPMS to continue to function pressure telltale. properly. Your vehicle has also been See Tyre Pressure Monitor equipped with a TPMS malfunction Operation 0 292 for additional indicator to indicate when the information.
Page 294 Vehicle Care The low tyre pressure warning light Select the appropriate Tyre Loading Caution may come on in cool weather when setting. See Instrument the vehicle is first started, and then Cluster 0 111. Tyre sealant materials are not all turn off as the vehicle is driven.
Page 295 Vehicle Care replaced and the sensor recommended could prevent the matched to the tyre/wheel positions, matching process is performed TPMS from functioning properly. using a TPMS relearn tool, in the successfully. See TPMS Sensor See Buying New Tyres 0 298. following order: driver side front Matching Process later in this tyre, passenger side front tyre,...
Page 296: Tyre Inspection
Vehicle Care 4. Use the five-way DIC control 9. Proceed to the passenger side Replace the tyre if: on the right side of the steering rear tyre, and repeat the The indicators at three or wheel to scroll to the Tyre procedure in Step 7.
Page 297 Vehicle Care Tyres are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tyres. The first rotation is the most important. Anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate the tyres as soon as possible, check for proper tyre inflation pressure, and check for damaged tyres or wheels.
Page 298: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care Reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor Lightly coat the centre of the Tread wear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tyres. System. See Tyre Pressure wheel hub with wheel bearing Tread wear indicators appear when Monitor Operation 0 292.
Page 299: Buying New Tyres
Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage GM strongly recommends If proper rotation and buying tyres with the same TPC maintenance have been done, Tyres age when stored normally Spec rating. all four tyres should wear out at mounted on a parked vehicle. Park about the same time.
Page 300: Different Size Tyres And Wheels
Vehicle Care speed capability when using The Tyre and Loading Warning winter tyres with a lower speed Information label indicates the rating. original equipment tyres on the Using bias-ply tyres on the vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits vehicle may cause the wheel 0 190 for the label location and Warning rim flanges to develop cracks...
Page 301: Balance
Vehicle Care vehicle is significantly pulling to one Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Warning side or the other. Some slight pull to nuts, or Tyre Pressure Monitor the left or right, depending on the System (TPMS) sensors with new If different sized wheels are used, crown of the road and/or other road GM original equipment parts.
Page 302: Tyre Chains
Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels Only use low profile tyre chains that If a Tyre Goes Flat are the proper size for the tyres and If the vehicle has run-flat tyres, add no more than 6 mm thickness Warning there is no need to stop on the side to the tyre tread and inner sidewall.
Page 303 Vehicle Care the accelerator pedal and grip the If this vehicle does not have run-flat Warning (Continued) steering wheel firmly. Steer to tyres and a tyre goes flat, avoid maintain lane position, and then further tyre and wheel damage by severely underinflated or flat.
Page 304: Tyre Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care Tyre Sealant and If this vehicle has a tyre sealant and Warning (Continued) compressor kit, there may not be a Compressor Kit spare tyre, tyre changing recommended pressure. Do not equipment, and on some vehicles exceed the recommended Warning there may not be a place to store pressure.
Page 305 Vehicle Care The kit includes: 3. Pressure Gauge There is only enough sealant to seal one tyre. After usage, the sealant 4. Pressure Deflation Button canister and sealant/air hose 5. Tyre Sealant Canister assembly must be replaced. See 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) Removal and Installation of the 7.
Page 306 Vehicle Care heated environment for five minutes. 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (6) This will help to inflate the tyre onto the tyre valve stem. Turn faster. it clockwise until it is tight. If a tyre goes flat, avoid further tyre 6.
Page 307 Vehicle Care The pressure gauge (3) will 12. Unplug the power plug (8) from Caution initially show a high pressure the accessory power outlet in while the compressor pushes the vehicle. If the recommended pressure the sealant into the tyre. Once 13.
Page 308 Vehicle Care 17. Return the equipment to its 21. Dispose of the used sealant original storage location in the canister (5) and sealant/air vehicle. hose (6) assembly at a local dealer or in accordance with 18. Immediately drive the vehicle local regulations and practices.
Page 309 Vehicle Care See If a Tyre Goes Flat 0 301 for If the vehicle has an accessory The pressure gauge (3) may other important safety warnings. power outlet, do not use the read higher than the actual tyre cigarette lighter. pressure while the compressor 1.
Page 310: Storing The Tyre Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 13. Disconnect the air only hose The tyre sealant and compressor kit Storing the Tyre Sealant (7) from the tyre valve stem, by has an accessory adapter located in and Compressor Kit turning it anticlockwise, and a compartment on the bottom of its replace the tyre valve housing that may be used to inflate To access the tyre sealant and...
Page 311: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care Jump Starting 4. Discharged Battery Remote Caution Negative Ground Terminal For more information about the The jump start positive terminal (1) Ignoring these steps could result vehicle battery, see Battery 0 271. and negative post (2) are on the in costly damage to the vehicle If the battery has run down, try to battery of the vehicle providing the...
Page 312 Vehicle Care 2. Position the two vehicles so Warning Warning that they are not touching. 3. Set the parking brake firmly An electric fan can start up even Fans or other moving engine and put the shift lever in when the engine is not running parts can injure you badly.
Page 313: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10. Try to start the vehicle that had Towing the Vehicle the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it Caution probably needs service. Incorrectly towing a disabled Caution vehicle may cause damage. The damage would not be covered by If the jump leads are connected the vehicle warranty.
Page 314: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Vehicle Care vehicle with two wheels on the Dinghy Towing Caution ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly. Improper use of the tow eye can Here are some important things to cause vehicle damage. Use consider before recreational vehicle caution and low speeds to towing:...
Page 315 Vehicle Care The vehicle was not designed to be Dolly Towing 5. Use an adequate clamping towed with all four wheels on the device designed for towing to (Rear-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) ground. If the vehicle must be ensure that the front wheels towed, a dolly should be used.
Page 316: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care Appearance Care Caution (Continued) Exterior Care your dealer. Follow all manufacturer directions regarding Locks correct product usage, necessary safety precautions, and Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when appropriate disposal of any absolutely necessary, and have the vehicle care product.
Page 317 Vehicle Care If using an automatic car wash, the vehicle as soon as possible. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal follow the car wash instructions. The If necessary, use non-abrasive Mouldings windscreen wiper and rear window cleaners that are marked safe for wiper, if equipped, must be off.
Page 318 Vehicle Care Do not use cleaners that are not Do not use any of the following on Caution intended for automotive use. lamp covers: Use a nonabrasive wax on the Abrasive or caustic agents. Using wax on low gloss black vehicle after washing to protect finish stripes can increase the Washer fluids and other cleaning...
Page 319 Vehicle Care Replace the wiper blades if they are Caution (Continued) Caution worn or damaged. Damage can be caused by extreme dusty or tyres. When applying a tyre To avoid surface damage, do not conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, dressing, always wipe off any use strong soaps, chemicals, snow, and ice.
Page 320: Interior Care
Vehicle Care vacuum pipes, electric vacuum Underbody Maintenance Finish Damage pump including bracket, and vent At least twice a year, spring and fall, Quickly repair minor chips and hose, if equipped. use plain water to flush any scratches with touch-up materials corrosive materials from the available from your dealer to avoid Steering, Suspension, and...
Page 321 Vehicle Care Use a soft bristle brush to remove Never rub any surface Caution dust from knobs and crevices on the aggressively or with too much instrument cluster. Using a mild pressure. To prevent scratching, never use soap solution, immediately remove Do not use laundry detergents or abrasive cleaners on automotive hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect...
Page 322 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet/Suede to a clean area frequently to dirt that can scratch the surface. prevent forcing the soil in to the Then gently clean by rubbing with a Start by vacuuming the surface fabric. microfibre cloth. Never use window using a soft brush attachment.
Page 323: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care Caution Caution Warning Soaking or saturating leather, Use of air fresheners may cause Do not bleach or dye safety belts. especially perforated leather, as permanent damage to plastics It may severely weaken them. In well as other interior surfaces, and painted surfaces.
Page 324 Vehicle Care Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage. Floor Mats The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased.
Page 325: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance Service and General Information Scheduled Maintenance. To keep the vehicle in good condition, see Maintenance your dealer. Caution The maintenance schedule is for vehicles that: Maintenance intervals, checks, General Information inspections, recommended fluids Carry passengers and cargo General Information .
Page 326: Scheduled Maintenance
Service and Maintenance At your dealer, you can be certain Scheduled Engine cooling system that you will receive the highest inspection. Visual inspection of Maintenance level of service available. Your hoses, pipes, fittings, and dealer has specially trained service clamps and replacement, Engine Oil Change technicians, uses genuine if needed.
Page 327 Service and Maintenance Body hinges and latches, key the hold open ability of the gas Additional Maintenance Every lock cylinders, folding seat strut. Contact your authorised 30 000 km or Two Years hardware, and rear repairer if service is required. In addition to the items listed under compartment, bonnet, and Road Test.
Page 328 Service and Maintenance All-wheel-drive vehicles only: Additional Maintenance Every Additional Maintenance Every Transfer case fluid change 72 000 km 250 000 km or Every Five (severe operation) for vehicles Years, Whichever Occurs First Automatic transmission fluid and mainly driven in heavy city traffic filter change (severe operation) Engine cooling system drain and in hot weather, in hilly or...
Page 329: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88862624). ® Electronic Limited Slip Differential DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. (eLSD) Clutch System Lubricant (CTS-V Only) Rear Axle/Front Axle (All-Wheel SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88863089). Drive)
Page 330: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Bonnet Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668) or lubricant meeting Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Release Pawl Key Lock Cylinders, Bonnet and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
Page 331 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 2.0L L4 Engine 12647827 41-125 6.2L V8 Engine 12642722 41 128 Wiper Blades Driver Side 60 cm (23.6 in) 23144358 Passenger Side 45 cm (17.7 in) 23144359...
Page 332: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 333: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification This label, under the floor cover in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) the boot on the passenger side, has Vehicle Identification the following information: Number (VIN) ....332 Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label .
Page 334: Vehicle Data
Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 328. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the bonnet.
Page 335 Technical Data Capacities Application Metric English Rear Axle (with limited slip) 1.2 L 1.3 qt Wheel Nut Torque (Blue Tint Nut) 110 lb ft Wheel Nut Torque (Silver Tint Nut) 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Page 336 Technical Data Fuel Consumption and Emissions Information Urban Extra-Urban Combined 2.0L L4 Carbon Dioxide (g/km) Fuel Economy (L/100 km) 10.8 2.0L L4 Carbon Dioxide (g/km) Fuel Economy (L/100 km) 11.3 6.2L V8 (V-Series only) Carbon Dioxide (g/km) Fuel Economy (L/100 km) 20.0 13.0...
Page 337 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.0L L4 Engine 6.2L V8 Engine...
Page 338: Customer Information
Infotainment System ..338 in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. RFID technology in Cadillac vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other Cadillac system containing personal information.
Page 339 Customer Information Vehicle Data Vehicle reactions in particular When using the vehicle, situations driving situations (e.g., inflation may occur in which this technical Recording and data related to other information of an airbag, activation of the stability regulation system). (accident report, damages on the Privacy vehicle, witness statements, etc.) Environmental concerns (e.g.,...
Page 340: Index
Index Index Airbag System (cont'd) Where Are the Airbags? ..73 Accessories and Airbags Modifications ....253 Adding Equipment to the Accessory Power .
Page 341 Index Assistance Systems for Brakes (cont'd) Charging Parking and Reversing ..228 Antilock ..... . . 206 Wireless .
Page 342 Index Conformity Delayed Locking ....37 Driving (cont'd) Off-Road Recovery ... 182 Declaration of ....337 Differential, Limited-Slip .
Page 343 Index Engine (cont'd) Filter, Fuses Coolant Temperature Engine Air Cleaner ... 261 Engine Compartment Fuse Gauge ..... . .116 Flash-to-Pass .
Page 344 Index Hill and Mountain Roads ..188 Horn ......104 Halogen Bulbs .
Page 345 Index Lighter, Cigarette ....110 Lights (cont'd) Maintenance Schedule (cont'd) Lighting Traction Control System Scheduled Maintenance ..325 ® Adaptive Forward ... . . 158 (TCS)/StabiliTrak .
Page 346 Index Messages (cont'd) Oil (cont'd) Personalisation Vehicle Speed ....146 Engine Oil Life System ..260 Vehicle ..... . . 146 Washer Fluid .
Page 347 Index Records Routing, Engine Drive Belt ..336 Seats (cont'd) Reclining Seat Backrests ..57 Maintenance ....331 Run-Flat Tyres .
Page 348 Index Shifting Storing the Tyre Sealant and Track Events and Into Park ..... . 198 Compressor Kit ....309 Competitive Driving .
Page 349 Index Tyres (cont'd) Vehicle (cont'd) Wheels Pressure Light ....125 Remote Start ....34 Alignment and Tyre Pressure Monitor Operation .

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Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual

Owner Manual

In Brief 5

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Vehicle Features

Performance and Maintenance

28 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks

Keys and Locks

Leaving Children in a Vehicle with

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

Doors

Vehicle Security

Exterior Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Windows

Roof

Seats and

Head Restraints

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Airbag System

Child Restraints

Storage

154 Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Interior Lighting

Lighting Features

Driving and

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Automatic Transmission

Trailer Towing

Quick Links

Chapters

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