Manual Transmission - Cadillac CTS 2012 Owner's Manual

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012
8-32 Driving and Operating
While in the DSC mode, the
CTS automatic transmission will
automatically downshift when
the vehicle comes to a stop.
This will allow for more power
during acceleration.
The CTS-V automatic transmission
will not automatically downshift
on hard acceleration when in
DSC mode.
When accelerating the vehicle from
a stop in snowy and icy conditions,
it is suggested to shift into second
gear. A higher gear allows the
vehicle to gain more traction on
slippery surfaces.

Manual Transmission

If the vehicle has a manual
transmission, the shift lever
is located on the center console
between the front seats.
The following explains how to
operate the manual transmission.
1 (First): Press the clutch pedal
and shift into 1 (First). Slowly let up
on the clutch pedal while pressing
on the accelerator pedal.
Black plate (32,1)
Shift into 1 (First) when you are
going less than 64 km/h (40 mph).
After a complete stop, if it is hard
to shift into 1 (First), let up on the
clutch pedal, then press it back
down and shift into 1 (First).
2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal
and let up on the accelerator pedal,
then shift into 2 (Second). Then,
slowly let up on the clutch pedal
while accelerating.
3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth),
and 6 (Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third),
4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and 6 (Sixth)
the same for 2 (Second).
To stop, let up on the accelerator
pedal and press the brake pedal.
Just before the vehicle stops, press
the clutch pedal and the brake
pedal, and shift to Neutral.