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Cadillac CTS-V 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
Bulb Replacement

321
- Vehicle Care
  323
  - General Information
    323
  - California Proposition
    323
    
    65 Warning
    323
  - California Perchlorate
    323
    
    Materials Requirements
    323
  - Accessories and Modifications
    323
- Vehicle Checks
  324
  - Doing Your Own
    324
    
    Service Work
    324
  - Hood
    325
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    326
  - Engine Cover
    330
  - Engine Oil
    330
  - Engine Oil Life System
    333
- Automatic Transmission
  334
  - Fluid
    334
  - Manual Transmission
    335
    
    Fluid
    335
  - Hydraulic Clutch
    335
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
  335
- Cooling System
  338
- Engine Coolant
  339
- Engine Overheating
  344
- Operating Mode
  345
- Overheated Engine
  345
- Power Steering Fluid
  346
- Washer Fluid
  346
- Brakes
  347
- Brake Fluid
  348
- Battery
  350
- All-Wheel Drive
  351
- Function Check
  352
- Starter Switch Check
  352
- Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
  353
- Wiper Blade Replacement
  354
- Headlamp Aiming
  356
- Bulb Replacement
  358
- Halogen Bulbs
  358
- Fog Lamps
  359
- High Intensity Discharge
  359
  - (HID) Lighting
    359
- LED Lighting
  359
- License Plate Lamp (Coupe and Sedan)
  360
  - (Wagon)
    360
- Electrical System
  361
  - Replacement Bulbs
    361
    
    Overload
    361
  - Fuses and Circuit
    362
    
    Breakers
    362
    
    Sedan)
    366
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Wagon)
    370
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS V Wagon)
    374
    
    Sedan)
    380
  - Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Wagon)
    382
  - Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V Wagon)
    384
  - Wheels and Tires
    386
  - Tires
    386
  - Winter Tires
    387
  - Low-Profile Tires
    387
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    388
  - Tire Designations
    390
  - Tire Terminology and Definitions
    391
  - Tire Pressure
    394
  - Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
    395
    
    System
    396
  - Tire Pressure Monitor
    396
  - Tire Inspection
    400
  - Tire Rotation
    401
  - When It Is Time for
    402
  - New Tires
    402
  - Buying New Tires
    403
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    405
  - Uniform Tire Quality
    405
    
    Grading
    405
    
    Wheel Alignment and Tire
    407
  - Wheel Replacement
    408
  - Tire Chains
    409
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    409
  - Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
    411
  - Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
    418
    
    (Wagon)
    418
  - Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
    419
    
    (Coupe)
    419
  - Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
    420
    
    (Sedan)
    420
  - Tire Changing
    421
  - Compact Spare Tire
    429
  - Jump Starting
    430
  - Towing the Vehicle
    435
  - Recreational Vehicle
    435
    
    Towing
    435
  - Appearance Care
    438
  - Exterior Care
    438
  - Interior Care
    441
  - Floor Mats
    444
- Service and Maintenance
  445
  - General Information
    445
- Maintenance
  447
- Maintenance Schedule
  448
  - Services
    453
  - And Care
    454
- Lubricants, and Parts
  457
  - Maintenance Replacement Parts
    459
  - Maintenance Records
    461
  - Technical Data
    465
  - Vehicle Identification
    465
  - Vehicle Data
    466
Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information

471
- Customer Information
  471
- Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure
  472
- Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
  474
  - Customer Assistance
    475
- Customer Assistance Offices
  
  476
- Customer Assistance Offices
  
  476
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)
    476
  - Online Owner Center
    476
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    477
  - Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada)
    477
  - Roadside Service
    477
    
    Cadillac Owner Privileges
    478
  - Scheduling Service Appointments
    483
  - (U.S. and Canada)
    483
  - Courtesy Transportation Program
    484
  - Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)
    485
  - Service Publications Ordering Information
    488
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    489
  - Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
    489
    
    Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
    490
  - Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
    490
    
    Event Data Recorders
    490
    
    Navigation System
    491
    
    Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
    492
    
    Radio Frequency
    492
    
    Onstar Services
    493
    
    Onstar Services
    494
    
    Onstar Additional
    497

Cadillac CTS-V 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
Operating

189
- Driving and Operating
  189
- Driving Information
  190
- Distracted Driving
  191
- Braking
  192
- Control of a Vehicle
  192
- Defensive Driving
  192
- Off-Road Recovery
  193
- Steering
  193
- Loss of Control
  194
- Competitive Driving
  195
- Driving on Wet Roads
  196
- Highway Hypnosis
  197
- Hill and Mountain Roads
  197
- Winter Driving
  198
- If the Vehicle Is Stuck
  199
- Vehicle Load Limits
  200
  - Starting and Operating
    205
- Ignition Positions
  206
  - (Key Access)
    206
  - (Keyless Access)
    207
- Starting the Engine
  209
- Retained Accessory
  211
  - Power (RAP)
    211
- Shifting into Park
  212
- Shifting out of Park
  213
  - Transmission)
    214
  - That Burn
    214
- Engine Exhaust
  214
- Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission
  216
- Manual Mode
  218
- Manual Transmission
  220
  - All-Wheel Drive
    222
    
    Drive Systems
    222
    
    System (ABS)
    222
  - Parking Brake (Manual)
    224
  - Parking Brake (Electric)
    225
    
    (Except CTS-V)
    228
- Ride Control Systems Traction Control
  228
  - System (TCS)
    228
  - Stabilitrak System
    229
  - Competitive Driving Mode
    230
  - Magnetic Ride Control
    231
  - Limited-Slip Rear Axle
    231
  - Cruise Control
    232
- Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist
  234
  - Alert (SBZA)
    236
  - Side Blind Zone
    236
  - Camera (RVC)
    239
  - Rear Vision
    239
- Recommended Fuel
  241
- Fuel Additives
  242
- Filling the Tank
  243
- Filling a Portable Fuel
  244
  - Container
    244
- Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
  245
  - Driving Characteristics
    246
- General Towing
  245
  - Information
    245
- Trailer Towing
  250
- Add-On Electrical
  252
  - Equipment
    252
- Conversions and Add-Ons
  252
- Towing Equipment
  252
Vehicle Care

253
- General Information
  254
- Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own
  255
- Hood
  256
  - Engine Compartment
    258
- Engine Cover
  260
- Engine Oil
  261
- Engine Oil Life System
  264
- Automatic Transmission
  265
- Hydraulic Clutch
  265
- Manual Transmission
  265
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    265
  - Manual Transmission Fluid
    265
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
  266
- Cooling System
  269
- Engine Coolant
  270
- Engine Overheating
  274
- Fluid
  276
- Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
  276
- Power Steering Fluid
  276
- Washer Fluid
  277
- Brakes
  278
- Brake Fluid
  279
- Battery
  280
- All-Wheel Drive
  281
- Starter Switch Check
  282
- Ignition Transmission Lock
  283
  - Function Check
    283
- Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
  284
- Wiper Blade Replacement
  284
- Bulb Replacement
  285
- High Intensity Discharge (HID)
  285
- Fog Lamps
  286
- Lamps
  286
- Side Identification Marker
  286
- Electrical System
  287
  - Overload
    287
  - Fuses and Circuit
    288
    
    Breakers
    288
    
    Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    288
    
    Sedan)
    296
  - Rear Compartment Fuse Block
    296
    
    Sedan)
    298
  - Rear Compartment Fuse Block
    298
- License Plate Lamp
  287
- Replacement Bulbs
  287
- Wheels and Tires
  300
  - Tires
    300
  - Winter Tires
    301
  - Low-Profile Tires
    302
  - Tire Pressure
    302
  - Tire Pressure for High-Speed
    304
    
    Tire Pressure Monitor System
    304
    
    Operation
    306
  - Tire Pressure Monitor
    306
- Tire Inspection
  309
- Tire Rotation
  309
- Buying New Tires
  311
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire
    313
- When It Is Time for New
  311
- Different Size Tires and Wheels
  313
- Tire Chains
  314
- Wheel Replacement
  314
- If a Tire Goes Flat
  315
- Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
  317
- Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Coupe)
  324
- Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Sedan)
  325
- Tire Changing
  325
- Compact Spare Tire
  332
- Jump Starting
  332
  - Towing the Vehicle
    337
  - Recreational Vehicle
    337
  - Towing
    337
- Appearance Care
  339
  - Exterior Care
    339
  - Interior Care
    342
  - Floor Mats
    346
- Service and Maintenance
  347
  - Maintenance Schedule
    348
  - Lubricants, and Parts
    353
  - Maintenance Replacement Parts
    354
  - Maintenance Records
    356
- Technical Data
  359
  - Vehicle Data
    360
  - Engine Drive Belt Routing
    363
- Customer Information
  365
  - Navigation System
    366

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and

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Door Locks

3-1 Seats and Restraints

Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments

5-1 Instruments and

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Exterior Lamps off

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Flash-To-Pass

Automatic Headlamp

Daytime Running

Adaptive Forward

Turn and Lane-Change

Hazard Warning Flashers

Fog Lamps

Interior Lighting

Lighting Features

7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Audio Players

Infotainment

Phone

9-1 Driving and Operating

Bulb Replacement

Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information

Customer Assistance Offices

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Seats and Restraints

Safety Belts

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Instruments and

Lighting

Exterior Lamps off

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Flash-To-Pass

Exterior Lamp Controls

Automatic Headlamp

Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)

Headlamp Leveling Control

Hazard Warning Flashers

Interior Lighting

Lighting Features

Infotainment

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