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Cadillac CTS 2012 Owner's Manual (514 pages)

2012

Brand: Cadillac | Category: Automobile | Size: 9.5 MB

2012 Cadillac Cts/Cts-V Owner Manual M

2
- Table of Contents
  2
- Index
  4
- Onstar
  5
  - In Brief
    7
  - Storage
    7
  - Storage Compartments
    7
  - Exterior Lighting
    7
  - Instrument Panel
    8
  - Information
    9
  - Initial Drive Information
    10
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    11
  - Trunk Release
    13
  - Memory Features
    16
  - Heated and Ventilated
    17
  - Mirror Adjustment
    18
  - Climate Controls
    22
  - Climate Control Systems
    22
  - Vehicle Features
    23
  - Portable Audio Devices
    24
  - Mobile Apps
    24
  - Cruise Control
    26
  - Storage Compartments
    28
  - Universal Remote System
    29
  - Maintenance
    30
  - Performance and Maintenance
    30
  - Driving for Better Fuel
    31
  - Onstar Overview
    32
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and

33
- Keys and Locks
  34
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
    37
  - Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
    37
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    45
  - Door Locks (Coupe)
    48
  - Central Door Unlocking
    49
  - Power Door Locks
    50
  - Delayed Locking
    50
  - Automatic Door Locks
    50
  - Lockout Protection
    51
  - Safety Locks
    51
- Keys, Doors, and
  34
- Keys
  
  37
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
  
  45
- Door Locks
  
  48
  - Doors
    52
    
    Trunk (Sedan, Coupe)
    52
    
    Liftgate
    57
  - Vehicle Security
    58
    
    Anti-Theft Alarm System
    58
    
    Immobilizer Operation
    60
    
    (Keyless Access)
    60
  - Exterior Mirrors
    62
    
    Convex Mirrors
    62
    
    Power Mirrors
    62
    
    Folding Mirrors
    62
    
    Heated Mirrors
    62
  - Interior Mirrors
    63
    
    Automatic Dimming
    63
    
    Rearview Mirror
    63
    
    Windows
    63
    
    Power Windows
    64
    
    Sun Visors
    66
  - Roof
    66
    
    Sunroof
    66
3-1 Seats and Restraints

69
- Head Restraints
  70
- Seats and Restraints
  70
- Active Head Restraints
  71
- Front Seats
  71
- Seat Adjustment
  71
- Easy Entry Seat
  72
- Power Seat Adjustment
  72
- Lumbar Adjustment
  73
- Reclining Seatbacks
  74
- Thigh Support Adjustment
  74
- Memory Seats
  76
- Heated and Ventilated Front
  78
  - Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
    78
- Rear Seats
  79
- Safety Belts
  80
- Safety Belts
  81
- How to Wear Safety Belts
  82
  - Properly
    82
- Lap-Shoulder Belt
  83
- Safety Belt Use During
  86
  - Pregnancy
    86
- Safety Belt Extender
  87
- Safety System Check
  87
- Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
  88
- Safety Belt Care
  88
- Airbag System
  89
  - Where Are the Airbags
    91
  - When Should an Airbag
    92
    
    Inflate
    92
  - What Makes an Airbag
    93
    
    Inflate
    93
  - How Does an Airbag
    94
    
    Restrain
    94
  - What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
    94
  - Passenger Sensing
    96
    
    System
    96
  - Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
    100
  - Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
    101
  - Airbag System Check
    102
  - Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
    102
  - Child Restraints
    103
  - Older Children
    103
  - Infants and Young
    105
    
    Children
    105
  - Child Restraint Systems
    108
  - Where to Put the Restraint
    110
  - Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
    111
  - Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
    118
  - Securing Child Restraints
    118
    
    (Rear Seat)
    118
  - Securing Child Restraints
    120
    
    (Front Passenger Seat)
    120
Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments

123
- Additional Storage Features
  123
- Cupholders
  123
- Glove Box
  123
- Instrument Panel Storage
  123
- Additional Storage Features
  124
  - Cargo Cover (Wagon)
    124
  - Cargo Management System
    125
  - Cargo Net (Wagon)
    126
  - Convenience Net
    127
  - (Sedan and Coupe)
    127
- Center Console Storage
  124
- Roof Rack System
  128
  - Roof Rack System (Wagon)
    128
5-1 Instruments and

131
- Instruments and Controls
  131
- Controls
  132
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    133
  - Heated Steering Wheel
    134
  - Horn
    134
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    134
  - Rear Window
    136
  - Wiper/Washer
    136
  - Headlamp Washer
    137
  - Compass
    138
  - Clock
    139
  - Power Outlets
    140
  - Cigarette Lighter
    140
  - Ashtrays
    141
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
  132
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
  141
  - Instrument Cluster
    142
  - Speedometer
    144
- Fuel Gauge
  144
- Odometer
  144
- Tachometer
  144
- Trip Odometer
  144
- Boost Gauge
  145
- Engine Coolant
  147
  - Temperature Gauge
    147
- Airbag Readiness Light
  148
- Safety Belt Reminders
  148
- Passenger Airbag Status
  149
  - Indicator
    149
- Charging System Light
  150
  - Indicator Lamp
    150
- Brake System Warning
  153
  - Light
    153
- Antilock Brake System (ABS)
  154
- Stabilitrak ® off Light
  155
- Traction Control System
  155
  - (Tcs)/Stabilitrak ® Light
    155
- Up-Shift Light
  155
- Engine Coolant Temperature
  156
- Tire Pressure Light
  156
- Engine Oil Pressure Light
  157
- High-Beam on Light
  157
- Security Light
  157
- Cruise Control Light
  158
- Driver Information
  158
  - Center (DIC)
    158
- Front Fog Lamp Light
  158
- Information Displays
  158
- Lamps on Reminder
  158
- Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
  163
- Vehicle Messages
  163
- Brake System Messages
  164
- Compass Messages
  165
- Cruise Control Messages
  165
- Door Ajar Messages
  166
- Engine Cooling System
  166
  - Messages
    166
- Engine Oil Messages
  167
  - Fuel System Messages
    168
- Engine Power Messages
  168
  - Key and Lock Messages
    168
  - Lamp Messages
    171
  - Object Detection System
    171
    
    Messages
    171
  - Ride Control System
    172
    
    Messages
    172
  - Airbag System Messages
    174
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    175
    
    Messages
    175
  - Service Vehicle Messages
    175
  - Tire Messages
    175
  - Transmission Messages
    176
  - Vehicle Speed Messages
    177
  - Washer Fluid Messages
    177
- Vehicle Personalization
  178
- Universal Remote System
  186
  - Programming
    186
  - Universal Remote System
    189
    
    Operation
    189
Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Interior Lighting

191
- Exterior Lamp Controls
  
  191
  - Lighting Features
    191
- Exterior Lamps off
  
  192
  - Reminder
    192
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam
  
  192
- Flash-To-Pass
  
  192
- Automatic Headlamp
  
  193
  - System
    193
- Daytime Running
  
  193
  - Lamps (DRL)
    193
- Adaptive Forward
  
  194
  - Lighting (AFL)
    194
- Turn and Lane-Change
  
  195
  - Signals
    195
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  
  195
- Fog Lamps
  
  196
- Interior Lighting
  
  196
  - Instrument Panel Illumination
    196
  - Illumination Control
    196
  - Reading Lamps
    197
- Lighting Features
  
  197
  - Entry Lighting
    197
  - Exit Lighting
    197
  - Parade Dimming
    198
  - Battery Load Management
    198
  - Battery Power Protection
    199
  - Battery Saver
    199
7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Audio Players

201
- Introduction
  201
- Trademarks and License
  201
- Infotainment System
  202
- Infotainment
  
  202
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    202
  - Operation
    203
  - AM-FM Radio
    208
  - Satellite Radio
    211
  - Radio Reception
    216
  - Backglass Antenna
    217
  - Multi-Band Antenna
    217
  - Audio Players
    218
    
    CD Player
    218
    
    CD/DVD Player
    221
    
    Mp3
    226
    
    Hard Drive Device (HDD)
    230
    
    Auxiliary Devices
    236
    
    Bluetooth
    238
    
    Phone
    238
- Phone
  
  238
  - Trademarks and License Agreements
    246
  - Air Vents
    249
  - Maintenance
    249
    
    Air Vents
    254
    
    Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    254
9-1 Driving and Operating

257
- Driving and Operating
  259
  - Defensive Driving
    259
  - Drunk Driving
    259
  - Control of a Vehicle
    260
  - Braking
    260
  - Steering
    260
  - Off-Road Recovery
    261
  - Loss of Control
    261
  - Competitive Driving
    262
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    263
  - Highway Hypnosis
    264
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    264
  - Winter Driving
    265
  - If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    267
  - Vehicle Load Limits
    268
- Starting and Operating
  272
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    272
    
    (Key Access)
    273
  - Ignition Positions
    273
    
    (Keyless Access)
    275
  - Starting the Engine
    277
    
    Power (RAP)
    279
  - Retained Accessory
    279
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    279
  - Shifting into Park
    280
  - Shifting out of Park
    282
  - Parking over Things
    283
    
    That Burn
    283
- Engine Exhaust
  283
  - Parked
    284
  - Automatic Transmission
    284
  - Manual Mode
    286
  - Manual Transmission
    288
- Drive Systems
  291
  - All-Wheel Drive
    291
  - Antilock Brake
    291
    
    System (ABS)
    291
    
    Brakes
    291
  - Parking Brake (Manual)
    292
  - Parking Brake (Electric)
    293
  - Brake Assist
    295
    
    (Except CTS-V)
    295
- Ride Control Systems Traction Control
  296
  - System (TCS)
    296
  - Stabilitrak ® System
    297
  - Competitive Driving Mode
    298
  - Magnetic Ride Control
    298
  - Limited-Slip Rear Axle
    299
- Cruise Control
  299
- Object Detection Systems
  302
  - Ultrasonic Parking Assist
    302
  - Side Blind Zone
    303
    
    Alert (SBZA)
    303
  - Rear Vision
    306
    
    Camera (RVC)
    306
- Recommended Fuel
  308
- California Fuel
  309
  - Requirements
    309
- Fuels in Foreign Countries
  309
- Gasoline Specifications
  309
  - (U.S. and Canada Only)
    309
- Fuel Additives
  310
- Filling the Tank
  311
- Filling a Portable Fuel
  312
  - Container
    312
- Driving Characteristics and
  313
- General Towing
  313
  - Information
    313
- Trailer Towing
  317
  - Coupe)
    317
- Add-On Electrical
  319
  - Equipment
    319
- Conversions and Add-Ons
  319
- Towing Equipment
  319

Cadillac CTS 2012 Owner's Manual (388 pages)

Brand: Cadillac | Category: Automobile | Size: 6.64 MB

Cts/Cts-V

2
- Using this Manual
  3
In Brief 5 in Brief Vehicle Features Performance and Maintenance

6
- Table of Contents
  6
- In Brief
  6
- Instrument Panel
  
  7
  - Instrument Panel
    7
- Initial Drive Information
  
  9
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
    9
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    9
  - Stop/Start System
    9
  - System
    9
  - Door Locks
    10
  - Trunk
    10
  - Seat Adjustment
    11
  - Windows
    11
  - Memory Features
    14
  - Head Restraint Adjustment
    15
  - Heated and Ventilated Seats
    15
  - Mirror Adjustment
    16
  - Passenger Sensing System
    16
  - Seat Belts
    16
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    17
  - Exterior Lighting
    18
  - Interior Lighting
    18
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    19
  - Climate Controls
    20
  - Cruise Control
    21
  - Infotainment System
    21
  - Starting the Engine
    21
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    21
  - Transmission
    21
  - Vehicle Features
    21
  - Driver Information
    22
    
    Center (DIC)
    22
  - Forward Automatic
    22
    
    Braking (FAB)
    22
  - Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
    22
    
    System
    22
  - Curb View Camera
    23
    
    (CTS-V Only)
    23
  - Lane Change Alert (LCA)
    23
  - Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
    23
  - Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
    23
  - Surround Vision (CTS Only)
    23
  - Automatic Parking
    24
    
    Assist (APA)
    24
  - Parking Assist
    24
  - Power Outlets
    24
  - Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
    24
    
    System
    24
  - Reverse Automatic
    24
    
    Braking (RAB)
    24
  - Vehicle-To-Vehicle
    24
  - Sunroof
    25
  - Universal Remote System
    25
  - Performance and Maintenance
    26
    
    Stability Control
    26
    
    Tire Pressure Monitor
    26
    
    Traction Control/Electronic
    26
    
    E85 or Flexfuel
    27
    
    Fuel (LF3 3.6L V6 Twin Turbo and LT4 6.2L V8 Engines)
    27
    
    Fuel (LGX 3.6L V6 Engine)
    27
    
    Fuel (LTG 2.0L L4 Engine)
    27
    
    Car Wash Guidelines
    28
    
    Driving for Better Fuel
    28
    
    Economy
    28
    
    Engine Oil Life System
    28
    
    Roadside Service
    29
Windows

30
- Keys and Locks
  
  30
  - Keys
    30
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
    31
    
    System
    31
    
    System Operation
    31
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    37
  - Door Locks
    39
  - Delayed Locking
    41
  - Power Door Locks
    41
  - Automatic Door Locks
    42
  - Lockout Protection
    42
  - Safety Locks
    42
- Doors
  
  43
  - Trunk
    43
  - Vehicle Alarm System
    45
  - Vehicle Security
    45
- Vehicle Security
  
  46
  - Immobilizer
    46
  - Immobilizer Operation
    46
- Exterior Mirrors
  
  47
  - Convex Mirrors
    47
  - Manual Mirrors
    47
    
    Automatic Dimming Mirror
    48
    
    Folding Mirrors
    48
    
    Heated Mirrors
    48
    
    Power Mirrors
    48
    
    Reverse Tilt Mirrors
    48
- Interior Mirrors
  
  49
  - Interior Rearview Mirrors
    49
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview
    49
  - Mirror
    49
  - Rear Camera Mirror
    49
- Windows
  
  51
  - Power Windows
    51
  - Sun Visors
    53
  - Rear Window Sunshade
    53
- Roof
  
  54
  - Sunroof
    54
Airbag System

55
- Seats and Restraints
  
  55
- Head Restraints
  
  56
- Front Seats
  
  57
  - Power Seat Adjustment
    57
  - Lumbar Adjustment
    59
  - Thigh Support Adjustment
    60
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    60
  - Memory Seats
    61
  - Heated and Ventilated Front
    64
    
    Seats
    64
- Rear Seats
  
  65
  - Heated Rear Seats
    68
  - Rear Seat Pass-Through Door
    68
- Seat Belts
  
  69
  - How to Wear Seat Belts
    70
    
    Properly
    70
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    71
  - Seat Belt Use During
    74
    
    Pregnancy
    74
  - Seat Belt Extender
    74
  - Safety System Check
    74
  - Seat Belt Care
    75
  - After a Crash
    75
- Airbag System
  
  76
  - Where Are the Airbags
    77
  - When Should an Airbag
    79
    
    Inflate
    79
  - What Makes an Airbag Inflate
    80
  - How Does an Airbag Restrain
    80
  - What will You See after an Airbag
    80
    
    Inflates
    80
  - Passenger Sensing System
    82
  - Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
    86
  - Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
    86
  - Airbag System Check
    87
  - Replacing Airbag System Parts
    87
    
    After a Crash
    87
- Child Restraints
  
  87
  - Older Children
    87
  - Infants and Young Children
    89
  - Child Restraint Systems
    91
  - Where to Put the Restraint
    93
  - Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
    94
    
    After a Crash
    99
- Replacinglatch Systemparts
  
  99
  - Securing Child Restraints
    100
  - Rear Seat)
    100
  - Front Seat)
    102
Storage

105
- Storage Compartments
  105
  - Instrument Panel Storage
    105
  - Glove Box
    105
  - Cupholders
    106
  - Armrest Storage
    106
  - Center Console Storage
    106
  - Additional Storage Features
    107
  - Cargo Tie-Downs
    107
  - Convenience Net
    107
    
    Heated Steering Wheel
    109
    
    Instruments and Controls
    109
    
    Steering Wheel Adjustment
    109
    
    Steering Wheel Controls
    109
    
    Horn
    110
    
    Windshield Wiper/Washer
    110
    
    Clock
    112
    
    Compass
    112
    
    Power Outlets
    112
    
    Wireless Charging
    114
    
    Indicators
    116
    
    Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
    116
    
    Instrument Cluster
    117
    
    Odometer
    120
    
    Speedometer
    120
    
    Fuel Gauge
    121
    
    Tachometer
    121
    
    Trip Odometer
    121
    
    Boost Gauge (Performance Configuration Only)
    122
    
    Configuration Only)
    123
    
    Engine Coolant Temperature
    123
    
    Engine Oil Temperature Gauge
    123
    
    Seat Belt Reminders
    124
    
    Airbag Readiness Light
    125
    
    Indicator
    125
    
    Passenger Airbag Status
    125
    
    (Check Engine Light)
    126
    
    Charging System Light
    126
    
    Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    126
    
    Brake System Warning Light
    128
    
    Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    129
    
    Electric Parking Brake Light
    129
    
    Light
    129
    
    Warning Light
    129
    
    Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
    130
    
    Traction off Light
    130
    
    Vehicle Ahead Indicator
    130
    
    Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
    131
    
    Stabilitrak Light
    131
    
    Stabilitrak off Light
    131
    
    Traction Control System (TCS)
    131
    
    Warning Light
    131
    
    (Uplevel)
    132
    
    Driver Mode Control Light
    132
    
    Engine Oil Pressure Light
    132
    
    Tire Pressure Light
    132
    
    Auto Stop Mode
    133
    
    Cluster Only)
    133
    
    Low Fuel Warning Light
    133
    
    Security Light
    133
    
    Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
    134
    
    Cruise Control Light
    134
    
    High-Beam on Light
    134
    
    Lamps on Reminder
    134
    
    Light
    134
    
    Center (DIC)
    135
    
    Door Ajar Light
    135
    
    Information Displays Driver Information
    135
    
    Head-Up Display (HUD)
    138
    
    Engine Power Messages
    142
    
    Vehicle Messages
    142
    
    Vehicle Speed Messages
    142
    
    Vehicle Personalization
    143
    
    Programming
    148
    
    Universal Remote System
    148
    
    Operation
    150
    
    Universal Remote System
    150
Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting

151
- Exterior Lighting
  
  151
  - Exterior Lamp Controls
    151
  - Lighting
    151
  - Exterior Lamps off Reminder
    153
    
    Changer
    153
  - Flash-To-Pass
    153
    
    Daytime Running
    153
    
    Lamps (DRL)
    153
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    154
    
    Adaptive Forward
    154
    
    Lighting (AFL)
    154
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    155
    
    Signals
    155
    
    Control
    156
  - Courtesy Lamps
    156
  - Dome Lamps
    156
  - Instrument Panel Illumination Control
    156
  - Reading Lamps
    156
  - Battery Load Management
    157
  - Entry Lighting
    157
  - Exit Lighting
    157
  - Lighting Features
    157
  - Battery Power Protection
    158
  - Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
    158
  - Saver
    158
- Interior Lighting
  
  156
- Lighting Features
  
  157
- Exterior Lighting Battery
  
  158
  - Introduction
    159
    
    Climate Controls
    165
    
    Rear Climate Control
    170
    
    Air Vents
    172
    
    Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    173
Driving and

174
- Driving and Operating
  
  174
- Driving Information
  
  175
  - Distracted Driving
    175
  - Defensive Driving
    176
  - Drunk Driving
    176
  - Control of a Vehicle
    176
  - Braking
    176
  - Steering
    177
  - Off-Road Recovery
    177
  - Competitive Driving
    178
  - Loss of Control
    178
    
    Driving
    178
  - Track Events and Competitive
    179
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    183
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    183
  - Winter Driving
    184
  - If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    185
  - Vehicle Load Limits
    186
- Starting and Operating
  
  189
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    189
  - Composite Materials
    190
  - Ignition Positions
    190
  - Starting the Engine
    192
  - Engine Heater
    194
  - Retained Accessory
    195
    
    Power (RAP)
    195
  - Shifting into Park
    195
  - Shifting out of Park
    196
- Engine Exhaust
  
  197
  - Parking over Things
    197
    
    That Burn
    197
  - Extended Parking
    197
- Automatic Transmission
  
  198
  - Running the Vehicle While
    198
    
    Parked
    198
  - Manual Mode
    200
- Drive Systems
  
  201
  - All-Wheel Drive
    201
    
    Drive Systems
    201
- Brakes
  
  202
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    202
  - Electric Parking Brake
    202
  - Brake Assist
    204
  - Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    204
- Ride Control Systems
  
  204
  - Traction Control/Electronic
    204
    
    Stability Control
    204
  - Driver Mode Control
    206
  - Competitive Driving Mode
    209
    
    (V-Sport Only)
    209
Automatic Transmission Shift

250

Cadillac CTS 2012 Owner's Manual (378 pages)

Brand: Cadillac | Category: Automobile | Size: 24.46 MB

2012 Cadillac Cts/Cts-V Owner Manual

2
- Table of Contents
  2
- Index
  4
  - Windows
    5
  - Keys, Doors, and Windows
    6
  - Keys and Locks
    6
    
    Keys
    6
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
    8
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access)
    9
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)
    11
    
    Remote Vehicle Start
    16
    
    Door Locks (Sedan)
    18
    
    Door Locks (Coupe)
    20
  - Central Door Unlocking
    22
    
    System
    22
  - Power Door Locks
    22
  - Delayed Locking
    22
  - Automatic Door Locks
    22
  - Lockout Protection
    23
  - Safety Locks
    23
  - Doors
    24
  - Trunk
    24
  - Vehicle Security
    26
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    26
  - Immobilizer Operation
    28
    
    (Key Access)
    28
  - Immobilizer Operation
    29
    
    (Keyless Access)
    29
  - Exterior Mirrors
    30
    
    Convex Mirrors
    30
    
    Power Mirrors
    30
    
    Folding Mirrors
    31
    
    Heated Mirrors
    31
  - Interior Mirrors
    31
    
    Automatic Dimming
    31
    
    Rearview Mirror
    31
    
    Power Windows
    32
    
    Windows
    32
    
    Sun Visors
    35
  - Roof
    35
    
    Sunroof
    35
Seats and Restraints

37
- Head Restraints
  38
- Seats and Restraints
  38
- Active Head Restraints
  39
- Front Seats
  39
- Seat Adjustment
  39
- Easy Entry Seat
  40
- Lumbar Adjustment
  41
- Power Seat Adjustment
  41
- Reclining Seatbacks
  43
- Thigh Support Adjustment
  43
- Memory Seats
  45
- Heated and Ventilated Front
  48
- Rear Seats
  49
- Safety Belts
  
  50
  - Safety Belts
    50
  - How to Wear Safety Belts
    51
    
    Properly
    51
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    52
  - Safety Belt Extender
    57
  - Safety Belt Use During
    57
    
    Pregnancy
    57
  - Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
    58
  - Safety Belt Care
    58
  - Safety System Check
    58
- Airbag System
  
  59
  - Where Are the Airbags
    61
  - When Should an Airbag
    62
    
    Inflate
    62
  - How Does an Airbag
    64
    
    Restrain
    64
  - What Makes an Airbag
    64
    
    Inflate
    64
  - What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
    65
  - Passenger Sensing
    67
    
    System
    67
  - Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
    71
  - Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
    72
  - Airbag System Check
    73
  - Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
    73
  - Child Restraints
    74
  - Older Children
    74
  - Infants and Young
    76
    
    Children
    76
  - Child Restraint Systems
    78
  - Where to Put the Restraint
    80
  - Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
    81
  - Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
    86
  - Securing Child Restraints
    86
    
    (Rear Seat)
    86
  - Securing Child Restraints
    88
    
    (Front Passenger Seat)
    88
    
    Storage
    91
    
    Additional Storage Features
    92
Instruments and

93
- Instruments and Controls
  93
- Instrument Panel Overview
  95
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
  97
- Steering Wheel Controls
  97
- Heated Steering Wheel
  98
- Horn
  98
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
  98
- Headlamp Washer
  100
- Compass
  101
- Clock
  103
- Power Outlets
  103
- Ashtrays
  104
  - Indicators
    105
- Cigarette Lighter
  104
- Instrument Cluster
  106
- Odometer
  108
- Speedometer
  108
- Tachometer
  108
- Trip Odometer
  108
- Boost Gauge
  109
- Fuel Gauge
  109
- Engine Oil Pressure
  110
  - Gauge
    110
  - Gauge
    111
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
    111
- Engine Speed Limiter
  110
- Airbag Readiness Light
  112
- Safety Belt Reminders
  112
- Passenger Airbag Status
  113
  - Indicator
    113
- Charging System Light
  114
  - Indicator Lamp
    114
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    114
- Brake System Warning
  117
  - Light
    117
- Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
  118
- Up-Shift Light
  119
  - OFF Light
    119
  - Stabilitrak off Light
    119
- Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
  120
- Tire Pressure Light
  120
- Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light
  120
- Engine Oil Pressure Light
  121
- Security Light
  121
- Front Fog Lamp Light
  122
- High-Beam on Light
  122
- Rear Fog Lamp Light
  122
- Cruise Control Light
  123
- Driver Information
  123
  - Center (DIC)
    123
- Information Displays
  123
- Lamps on Reminder
  123
- Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
  128
- Vehicle Messages
  128
- Brake System Messages
  129
- Compass Messages
  130
- Cruise Control Messages
  131
- Door Ajar Messages
  131
- Engine Cooling System
  131
  - Messages
    131
- Engine Oil Messages
  132
- Engine Power Messages
  133
- Fuel System Messages
  133
- Key and Lock Messages
  133
- Lamp Messages
  136
- Object Detection System
  136
  - Messages
    136
- Ride Control System
  137
  - Messages
    137
- Airbag System Messages
  140
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
  140
  - Messages
    140
- Service Vehicle Messages
  140
- Tire Messages
  141
- Transmission Messages
  142
- Vehicle Speed Messages
  142
- Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization
  143
  - Lighting
    147
- Washer Fluid Messages
  143
Lighting

153
- Exterior Lighting
  153
- Exterior Lamps off
  
  154
  - Reminder
    154
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam
  
  154
- Flash-To-Pass
  
  154
- Exterior Lamp Controls
  
  154
- Automatic Headlamp
  
  155
  - System
    155
- Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
  
  156
- Headlamp Leveling Control
  
  156
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  
  156
  - Turn and Lane-Change
    157
    
    Signals
    157
  - Front Fog Lamps
    157
  - Rear Fog Lamps
    158
- Interior Lighting
  
  158
  - Instrument Panel Illumination
    158
  - Reading Lamps
    158
- Lighting Features
  
  159
  - Entry Lighting
    159
  - Exit Lighting
    159
  - Parade Dimming
    159
  - Battery Load Management
    160
  - Battery Power Protection
    161
  - Exterior Lighting Battery
    161
    
    Saver
    161
Infotainment

163
- Infotainment System
  163
- Infotainment
  
  164
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    164
  - Operation
    164
  - AM-FM Radio
    168
  - Radio Reception
    170
  - Backglass Antenna
    171
  - Audio Players
    171
  - CD Player
    171
- Mp3
  
  179
  - Auxiliary Devices
    179
    
    Agreements
    180
    
    Climate Controls
    181
    
    Air Vents
    186
  - Maintenance
    187

Cadillac CTS 2012 Quick Manual (28 pages)

Brand: Cadillac | Category: Automobile | Size: 29.92 MB

Table of Contents
2
C T S Fa M I Ly Ov E Rvi E W
4
- Cts Coupe
  8
- C T S S P O Rt S E D a
  12
- C T S S P O Rt W a G O
  16
- S a F E T y F E a T U R E
  21
  - C O lo R O P T I O N
    23
    
    W H E E
    24

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

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Safety Belts

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Exterior Lamps off

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

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