Page 1 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 Black plate (1,1) 2015 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 Black plate (2,1) 2015 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information ..11-1 Maintenance Schedule ..11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts .
Page 3 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 Black plate (3,1) Introduction Refer to the purchase Caution documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the Caution indicates a hazard that features. could result in property or vehicle damage.
Page 4 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 Black plate (4,1) Introduction information relating to a specific : Exterior Lamps component, control, message, : Fuel Gauge gauge, or indicator. : Fuses : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual...
Page 5: In Brief
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/17/14 In Brief In Brief Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9 Rear Vision Mirror Adjustment ... . 1-10 Camera (RVC) .
Page 6: Instrument Panel
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/17/14 In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 7 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/17/14 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-8. 9. Glove Box Button. See Glove 15. Cruise Control on page 9-30 (If Box on page 4-1. Equipped).
Page 8: Initial Drive Information
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/17/14 In Brief 21. Shift Lever. See Automatic Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry Transmission on page 9-20. (RKE) System Information Manual Mode Button. See The RKE transmitter may work up to...
Page 9 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/17/14 In Brief Starting the Vehicle Canceling a Remote Start Press twice quickly to release the trunk. To cancel a remote start do any of 1. Press and release...
Page 10: Windows
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/17/14 In Brief From the inside rear doors, push If equipped with Keyless Access, From inside, press . The down on the door lock knob on top...
Page 11: Seat Adjustment
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/17/14 In Brief Raise or lower the seat by Press the switch down to lower the See Lumbar Adjustment on moving the rear of the control up window.
Page 12: Memory Features
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/17/14 In Brief Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features Heated and Ventilated Seats To adjust the seatback: The SET, "1," "2," and (Exit) Front Seats Tilt the top of the control...
Page 13: Safety Belts
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/17/14 In Brief To achieve a comfortable seating Refer to the following sections for Press to ventilate the driver position, change the seatback important information on how to use or passenger seat.
Page 14: Steering Wheel
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/17/14 1-10 In Brief passenger sensing system. See To adjust each mirror: Steering Wheel Passenger Sensing System on Adjustment 1. Press (L) or (R) to select the page 3-28.
Page 15 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) crc - 6/17/14 In Brief 1-11 Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel To set the power tilt wheel memory Reading Lamps position, see Memory Seats on There are front and rear reading page 3-6.
Page 16: Exterior Lighting
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) crc - 6/17/14 1-12 In Brief Exterior Lighting See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1 and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6-4. Windshield Wiper/Washer There are four positions:...
Page 17: Climate Controls
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) crc - 6/17/14 In Brief 1-13 INT: Move the windshield wiper Climate Controls lever to INT. Turn the INT band The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the up for more frequent wipes or down heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Page 18: Vehicle Features
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) crc - 6/17/14 1-14 In Brief See Dual Automatic Climate Control Vehicle Features System on page 8-1 and Rear Climate Control System on page 8-6 Infotainment System (if equipped).
Page 19: Cruise Control
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) crc - 6/17/14 In Brief 1-15 Cruise Control increase speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press +RES up to the second detent. SET : Press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control.
Page 20: Rear Vision
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) crc - 6/17/14 1-16 In Brief Forward Collision Alert The system will not assist or alert if Rear Vision it detects that you are actively (FCA) System Camera (RVC) steering.
Page 21: Parking Assist
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) crc - 6/17/14 In Brief 1-17 Parking Assist When the vehicle speed is below Active Emergency 30 km/h (18 mph), press the APA Braking System If equipped, Rear Parking button, , to enable the system.
Page 22: Doors
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) crc - 6/17/14 1-18 In Brief Inside the storage area under The passenger side switch (2) the armrest cover. operates the sunshade. Press and release the front or rear of the...
Page 23: Maintenance
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) crc - 6/17/14 In Brief 1-19 Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button Performance and again to turn traction control Maintenance back on. To turn off both TCS and Traction Control/ StabiliTrak, press and hold the...
Page 24 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) crc - 6/17/14 1-20 In Brief The TPMS does not replace normal 2. Press SEL on the DIC controls Driving for Better Fuel monthly tire maintenance. Maintain and hold SEL down for a few Economy the correct tire pressures.
Page 25: Maintenance
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) crc - 6/17/14 In Brief 1-21 Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
Page 26 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) crc - 6/17/14 1-22 In Brief NOTES...
Page 27: Keys And Locks
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/17/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-18 Windows Power Mirrors .
Page 28: Remote Keyless Entry
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/17/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Check the location. Other This key, inside the Remote Keyless vehicles or objects may be Entry (RKE) transmitter, is used for blocking the signal.
Page 29: Windows
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/17/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows immediately unlock. See Unlocked unlocking. Memory seat positions may be recalled when unlocking the Door Anti-Lockout under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-46. If the vehicle.
Page 30 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/17/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows from outside the vehicle using the (3 ft) of the door being opened. RKE transmitter. See Remote If equipped, there will be a button on Vehicle Start on page 2-7.
Page 31 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/17/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from doors may lock with the RKE Keyless Trunk Opening the Passenger Doors transmitter inside the vehicle. Do Press the touch pad on the trunk...
Page 32 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/17/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Starting the Vehicle with a Low Battery Replacement Transmitter Battery Caution If the transmitter battery is weak or if there is interference with the signal,...
Page 33 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/17/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 1. Press the button on the side of (Remote Vehicle Start): This the transmitter near the bottom button will be on the RKE and pull the key out.
Page 34 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/17/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not The remote start can only be 2. Immediately press and hold use the remote start feature. The extended once.
Page 35 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/17/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Conditions in Which Remote Start Door Locks Warning (Continued) Will Not Work The remote start will not operate if Warning Outsiders can easily enter...
Page 36 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/17/14 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access Key Cylinder Access To access the key cylinder: 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the To replace the cap: open position.
Page 37: Power Door Locks
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) crc - 6/17/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Power Door Locks Delayed locking can only be turned on when the Unlocked Door Anti Lockout feature has been turned off.
Page 38: Automatic Door Locks
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) crc - 6/17/14 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Door Locks vehicle will check for RKE Safety Locks transmitters inside. If an RKE The doors will lock automatically transmitter is detected and the...
Page 39: Index
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) crc - 6/17/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 If an inside rear door handle is Doors Warning (Continued) being pulled at the same time the safety lock is deactivated, that door...
Page 40 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) crc - 6/17/14 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Trunk Release The trunk can be opened while the Emergency Trunk Release vehicle is locked by pressing the Handle touch pad above the license plate while the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the rear of the vehicle.
Page 41: Vehicle Security
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) crc - 6/17/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 There is a glow-in-the-dark Vehicle Security On Solid: Vehicle is secured emergency trunk release handle on during the delay to arm the system.
Page 42: Immobilizer Operation
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) crc - 6/17/14 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows will bypass the 30-second delay Disarming the Alarm System How to Detect a Tamper and immediately arm the alarm Condition To disarm the alarm system or turn system.
Page 43 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) crc - 6/17/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 ACCESSORY mode or the ON/ If the engine does not start and the It is possible for the immobilizer RUN/START mode and a valid...
Page 44: Exterior Mirrors
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) crc - 6/17/14 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors Power Folding Mirrors The outside mirrors fold inward to Convex Mirrors prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To...
Page 45: Interior Mirrors
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) crc - 6/17/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 The vehicle may have an Auto Reverse Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors Mirror Folding feature, see Remote If equipped with memory seats, the...
Page 46: Roof
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) crc - 6/17/14 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Warning pulsing sound when either rear...
Page 47 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) crc - 6/17/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Express-Down/Up Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch Programming the Power Override Windows The express feature allows the windows to be raised and lowered...
Page 48 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) crc - 6/17/14 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows The window is now reprogrammed. Sun Visors Press to activate the safety Repeat the process for the other locks on the rear doors. The windows.
Page 49: Rear Window Sunshade
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (23,1) crc - 6/17/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Rear Window Sunshade When shifting the vehicle into To close the sunshade, use the R (Reverse), the sunshade will handle to unhook and hold it while it automatically retract if it is retracts down.
Page 50 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (24,1) crc - 6/17/14 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof Vent: Press and release the front Anti-Pinch Feature of the switch (1) to vent the sunroof. If an object is in the path of the...
Page 51 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (25,1) crc - 6/17/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water.
Page 52 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (26,1) crc - 6/17/14 2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
Page 53 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belts Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..... 3-32 Safety Belts .
Page 54: Seats And
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the To raise or lower the head restraint, top of the restraint is at the same...
Page 55: Power Seat Adjustment
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints head restraint after the button is Front Seats released to make sure that it is locked in place. Power Seat Adjustment The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable.
Page 56: Lumbar Adjustment
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints To adjust the seat: Lumbar Adjustment Bolster Adjustment Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down.
Page 57: Thigh Support Adjustment
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints Thigh Support Reclining Seatbacks Warning Adjustment Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job.
Page 58: Memory Seats
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions To save positions to the 1 and 2 buttons: 1. Adjust the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the power tilt and...
Page 59 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints Depending upon the Auto Memory To stop recall movement, press one 3. Immediately press and hold Recall feature enabled in the vehicle of the memory, power mirror, until two beeps sound.
Page 60: Heated And Ventilated Front
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints Easy Exit recall automatically the memory item that is not Warning (Continued) activates when one of the following recalling for two seconds. Try...
Page 61 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints If equipped, the buttons are near the high, the level may automatically be The heated or ventilated seats will climate controls on the center stack.
Page 62: Rear Seats
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-10 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Folding the Seatback 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.
Page 63 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up. Make sure Warning the center safety belt and latch do not get trapped behind the If either seatback is not locked, it seat.
Page 64: Heated Rear Seats
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-12 Seats and Restraints Heated Rear Seats With the ignition in ON/RUN/START, Rear Seat press to heat the left or right Pass-Through Door outboard seat cushion and Warning seatback.
Page 65: Safety Belts
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work Warning (Continued) This section of the manual are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed.
Page 66: How To Wear Safety Belts
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-14 Seats and Restraints safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all regions, the safety belts makes such good law requires wearing safety sense.
Page 67: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best have a lap-shoulder belt.
Page 68 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-16 Seats and Restraints 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 69 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints 3-17 To unlatch the belt, push the button Automatic Safety Belt on the buckle. The belt should Tightening System return to its stowed position.
Page 70 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-18 Seats and Restraints See Safety Belt Messages on Rear Safety Belt Comfort To install: page 5-43. Other safety belt Guides functions are not affected by the...
Page 71 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Warning (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3.
Page 72: Safety Belt Use During
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-20 Seats and Restraints To remove and store the comfort A pregnant woman should wear a crash. They can rip apart under guide, squeeze the belt edges lap-shoulder belt, and the lap impact forces.
Page 73: Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System belt assemblies inspected or System Parts after a The vehicle has the following replaced.
Page 74 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-22 Seats and Restraints A roof-rail airbag for the front the risk of injury from the force of an Warning (Continued) outboard passenger and the inflating bag, all airbags must inflate passenger seated directly very quickly to do their job.
Page 75: Where Are The Airbags
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (23,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Where Are the Airbags? Warning (Continued) Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with...
Page 76 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (24,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-24 Seats and Restraints The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, steering column. The front outboard Side Similar...
Page 77: When Should An Airbag
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (25,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints 3-25 When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the Warning (Continued) direction of the impact, and how Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down.
Page 78: What Makes An Airbag
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (26,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-26 Seats and Restraints The vehicle also has a seat position rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags How Does an Airbag sensor that enables the sensing will inflate when either side of the...
Page 79: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (27,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints 3-27 But airbags would not help in many be some smoke and dust coming The vehicle has a feature that may types of collisions, primarily...
Page 80: Passenger Sensing
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (28,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-28 Seats and Restraints other parts. The service manual Warning (Continued) for the vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. concealed damage that could The vehicle has a crash sensing...
Page 81 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (29,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints 3-29 outboard passenger frontal airbag The passenger sensing system is Warning (Continued) and knee airbag should be allowed designed to turn off the front to inflate or not.
Page 82 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (30,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-30 Seats and Restraints and knee airbag anytime the system 3. Remove any additional items Warning senses that a person of adult size is from the seat such as blankets,...
Page 83 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (31,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints 3-31 happens, adjust the head If a person of adult size is sitting in Warning restraint. See Head Restraints the front outboard passenger seat, on page 3-2.
Page 84: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (32,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-32 Seats and Restraints Liquid pooled on the seat that A thick layer of additional material, Warning has not soaked in may make it such as a blanket or cushion,...
Page 85: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (33,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints 3-33 garnish trim, overhead console, sensing system from properly Warning (Continued) front sensors, side impact sensors, turning off the passenger airbag(s). or airbag wiring.
Page 86: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (34,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-34 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Caution Warning (Continued) Older Children If an airbag covering is damaged, protect you and your opened, or broken, the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting may not work properly.
Page 87 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (35,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the...
Page 88: Infants And Young
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (36,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-36 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen.
Page 89 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (37,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Warning (Continued) Warning tightened around a child s neck, Never hold an infant or a child the only way to loosen the belt is while riding in a vehicle.
Page 90 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (38,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-38 Seats and Restraints For most basic types of child Warning (Continued) Warning restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing the front outboard seat, always...
Page 91: Child Restraint Systems
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (39,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat...
Page 92: Where To Put The Restraint
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (40,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-40 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child endangered in a crash if the child Securing the Child within the restraint is not properly secured in...
Page 93 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (41,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Never put a rear-facing child seat in Depending on where you place the Warning (Continued) the front. This is because the risk to...
Page 94: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (42,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-42 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and recommends that the booster seat The following explains how to attach be secured with the LATCH system, a child restraint with these...
Page 95 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (43,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor.
Page 96 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (44,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-44 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether To assist in locating the lower The outboard lower anchors are anchors, each seating position with behind the vertical openings in the...
Page 97: System
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (45,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints 3-45 the instructions that come with the Warning (Continued) Warning child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. anchors, or use the vehicle safety...
Page 98 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (46,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-46 Seats and Restraints lower anchors, secure the child 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten Caution restraint with the top tether and the top tether according to the safety belts.
Page 99 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (47,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints 3-47 If the position you are using If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest...
Page 100: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (48,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-48 Seats and Restraints head restraint and around If the child restraint has the LATCH Warning (Continued) the headrest or head system, see Lower Anchors and restraint posts.
Page 101 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (49,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints 3-49 If more than one child restraint 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. To tighten the belt, push down needs to be installed in the rear buckle until it clicks.
Page 102: Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (50,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-50 Seats and Restraints To remove the child restraint, Warning Warning (Continued) unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. A child in a rear-facing child...
Page 103 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (51,1) crc - 6/17/14 Seats and Restraints 3-51 the instructions that come with the 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run child restraint say that the top strap the lap and shoulder portions of must be anchored.
Page 104 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (52,1) crc - 6/17/14 3-52 Seats and Restraints 6. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Page 105: Instrument Panel Storage
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/17/14 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...
Page 106: Cupholders
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/17/14 Storage To open, press the button. Close the pushing or pulling the handle. See Pull the armrest down to access the glove box manually. rear seat storage area and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-17.
Page 107: Additional Storage Features
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/17/14 Storage two USB ports, an SD card reader, Additional Storage smaller items. The net is not for a power outlet, and an input jack heavier loads. Store items as far Features inside.
Page 108 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/17/14 Storage NOTES...
Page 109 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Lamps On Reminder ..5-27 Indicator ....5-17 Cruise Control Light .
Page 110: Controls
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls Security Messages ..5-44 Controls Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-44...
Page 111: Instruments And Controls
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls To set the power tilt wheel memory The steering wheel takes about position, see Memory Seats on three minutes to be fully heated.
Page 112 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls Clear snow and ice from the wiper If the ignition is put in OFF while the blades and windshield before using wipers are performing wipes due to them.
Page 113: Clock
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls With Rainsense, if the transmission system. See Overview in the Warning is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle infotainment manual for information speed is very slow, the wipers will about how to use the menu system.
Page 114: Power Outlets
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls On the rear of the center breaker is operating properly. If this 3. Press to go back to the console, if equipped. does not resolve your problem, see previous menu.
Page 115 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls indicator light turns off. To reset the Caution circuit, unplug the item and plug it back in or turn the Retained Hanging heavy equipment from...
Page 116: Indicators
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle.
Page 117: Instrument Cluster
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Base Level...
Page 118 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-10 Instruments and Controls Uplevel, Balanced Configuration Shown...
Page 119 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-11 Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster There are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: Simple, Performance, Balanced, or Enhanced. Performance Configuration Balanced Configuration...
Page 120 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-12 Instruments and Controls Use the five-way control on the right Cluster Application Displays recent calls, select from favorites, side of the steering wheel to move or scroll through contacts.
Page 121: Speedometer
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-13 Display Layout: Press SEL while Odometer Caution Display Layout is highlighted to The odometer shows how far the change the configuration of the...
Page 122: Fuel Gauge
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-14 Instruments and Controls Fuel Gauge Uplevel Balanced Configuration, Uplevel Simple and Enhanced Performance Similar Configurations Base Level When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank.
Page 123: Engine Coolant Temperature
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Here are four things that some Engine Coolant owners ask about. None of these Temperature Gauge show a problem with the fuel gauge:...
Page 124: Safety Belt Reminders
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-16 Instruments and Controls Under some driving conditions, See Engine Overheating on If the driver safety belt is buckled, including those listed below, it is page 10-17 for more information.
Page 125: Passenger Airbag Status
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-17 If the passenger safety belt is If there is a problem with the airbag buckled, neither the chime nor the system, a Driver Information Center light comes on.
Page 126: Charging System Light
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-18 Instruments and Controls light either the on or off symbol to let go out when the engine is started. Warning you know the status of the front...
Page 127 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-19 of the vehicle to ensure emissions assists the service technician in Caution (Continued) are at acceptable levels, helping to correctly diagnosing any maintain a clean environment.
Page 128 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-20 Instruments and Controls Avoid hard accelerations. The following may correct an If one or more of these conditions emission control system occurs, change the fuel brand used.
Page 129: Brake System Warning
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-21 ready for inspection. This can If the warning light comes on, there happen if the 12-volt battery has is a problem with the braking recently been replaced or run system.
Page 130: Parking Brake Light
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-22 Instruments and Controls If the light does not come on, soon as possible. See Electric Warning (Continued) Parking Brake on page 9-25. If a or remains flashing, see your dealer.
Page 131: Lane Keep Assist (Lka)
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (23,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-23 vehicle needs service. A chime may For some vehicles, this light comes Vehicle Ahead Indicator also sound when the light comes on on briefly while starting the vehicle.
Page 132: Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak ® Light
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (24,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-24 Instruments and Controls ® dealer. If the system is working StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System normally, the indicator light then ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light turns off. For vehicles with a...
Page 133: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (25,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-25 If the indicator/warning light is on For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Caution and flashing, the TCS and/or the Monitor System (TPMS), this light...
Page 134: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (26,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-26 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light This light should come on briefly as It also comes on when the fuel tank the engine is started. If it does not is low on fuel.
Page 135: High-Beam On Light
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (27,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-27 High-Beam On Light Adaptive Forward Lamps On Reminder Lighting (AFL) Light This light comes on when the This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use.
Page 136: Door Ajar Light
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (28,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-28 Instruments and Controls Adaptive Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays are shown in the left and right interactive display zones on the instrument cluster.
Page 137 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (29,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-29 4. Press SEL while an item is The average fuel economy shows : Press to move between highlighted to select or deselect...
Page 138 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (30,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-30 Instruments and Controls Average Fuel Economy (Base per hour (mph). This average is Distance to Destination: Shows Cluster): Shows the approximate calculated based on the various...
Page 139: Head-Up Display (Hud)
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (31,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-31 is not engaged. When ACC has Maintenance Schedule. See Blank Page: The Blank Page been engaged, the Follow Distance Maintenance Schedule on...
Page 140 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (32,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-32 Instruments and Controls Lane Keep Assist Caution Low Fuel If you try to use the HUD image Some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in the HUD may be...
Page 141 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (33,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-33 HUD Views (Image Adjustment): Press down or lift up to center the HUD There are four views in the HUD. image. The HUD image can only be...
Page 142 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (34,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-34 Instruments and Controls Performance View: This displays If the HUD image is not correct, the speedometer reading, rpm contact your dealer. reading, transmission positions, and The windshield is part of the HUD gear shift indicator.
Page 143: Vehicle Messages
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (35,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and TRANSPORT MODE ON Charging Messages This message is displayed when the Messages displayed on the DIC vehicle is in transport mode. Some...
Page 144: Cruise Control Messages
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (36,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-36 Instruments and Controls displays, the brake pedal may be ADAPTIVE CRUISE NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS harder to push and the stopping TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE PEDAL APPLIED distance may be longer.
Page 145: Door Ajar Messages
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (37,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Door Ajar Messages Engine Cooling System coolant temperature warning light will also be on. Stop and allow the Messages DOOR OPEN vehicle to idle until it cools down.
Page 146: Engine Power Messages
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (38,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-38 Instruments and Controls sure to reset the oil life system. See OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP message stays on, the vehicle Engine Oil Life System on...
Page 147: Lamp Messages
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (39,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-39 transmitter battery may be weak. REPLACE BATTERY IN XXX TURN INDICATOR See Starting the Vehicle with a Low REMOTE KEY FAILURE Transmitter Battery under Remote...
Page 148 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (40,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-40 Instruments and Controls AUTOMATIC COLLISION AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP FORWARD COLLISION PREP OFF UNAVAILABLE ALERT OFF This message displays when the This message displays when the...
Page 149 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (41,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-41 LANE KEEPING ASSIST Assistance System when they are SERVICE DRIVER ASSIST temporarily unavailable. The system UNAVAILABLE SYSTEM does not need service. This message displays when the...
Page 150: Ride Control System
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (42,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-42 Instruments and Controls SERVICE PARK ASSIST SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM Ride Control System UNAVAILABLE Messages This message displays if there is a problem with the Parking Assist...
Page 151: Airbag System Messages
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (43,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-43 SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE SERVICE TRACTION Airbag System Messages CONTROL This message displays if a problem SERVICE AIRBAG occurs with the All-Wheel-Drive...
Page 152: Security Messages
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (44,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-44 Instruments and Controls Security Messages SERVICE VEHICLE SOON the steering wheel while starting the vehicle to unlock the steering This message displays if there is a THEFT ATTEMPTED column.
Page 153: Transmission Messages
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (45,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-45 This message also displays LEFT Transmission Messages transmission fluid temperature high FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT can cause damage to the vehicle. SERVICE TRANSMISSION...
Page 154: Vehicle Personalization
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (46,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-46 Instruments and Controls VEHICLE OVERSPEED Vehicle Personalization Menus The following list of menu items may This message displays when the Personalization be available: vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h Use the audio system controls to (75 mph).
Page 155 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (47,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Language (Language) Radio Auto Volume This feature adjusts the volume Select Language, then select from Press to display the Radio menu based on the vehicle speed.
Page 156 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (48,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-48 Instruments and Controls adjusted to this level. To set the Auto Fan Max Speed Collision/Detection Systems maximum startup volume, press + This feature will set the maximum Select the Collision/Detection to increase or decrease.
Page 157 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (49,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Auto Collision Preparation Park Assist Lane Change Alert This feature will turn on or off the This allows the Ultrasonic Parking This allows the feature to be turned Forward Collision Alert feature as Assist feature to be turned on or off.
Page 158 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (50,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-50 Instruments and Controls Select Off, On - Driver Door Open, Auto Mirror Folding Vehicle Locator Lights or On - At ignition On. When on, the outside rearview...
Page 159 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (51,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Remote Start Auto Heat Seats When on, this feature will keep the...
Page 160 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (52,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-52 Instruments and Controls Select Off, On with Horn Device Management Confidence Threshold Chirp, or On. Select to connect to a different This feature allows the adjustment...
Page 161 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (53,1) crc - 6/17/14 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Rear Cross Traffic Alert Mode Restore Vehicle Settings Rear Park Assist Symbols Select to change the display screen This allows selection of restoring for day or night driving.
Page 162 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (54,1) crc - 6/17/14 5-54 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 163: Exterior Lamp Controls
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/17/14 Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-6 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps .
Page 164 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/17/14 Lighting The system detects a preceding Turning On and Enabling (Headlamps): Turns on the vehicle's taillamps. IntelliBeam headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.
Page 165: Exterior Lamps Off
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/17/14 Lighting Your vehicle is loaded such that The high beams may not turn off turn the high beams on. To return to the front end points upward,...
Page 166: Daytime Running
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/17/14 Lighting stay on as long as the lever is The DRL turn off when the Do not cover the sensor, otherwise held there. Release the lever to...
Page 167: Adaptive Forward
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/17/14 Lighting The automatic headlamp system position will deactivate the system. (Hazard Warning Flashers): turns off when the exterior lamp AFL will operate when the vehicle Press and hold this button for...
Page 168: Interior Lighting
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/17/14 Lighting Raise or lower the lever until the Interior Lighting panel illumination control will set the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane lowest level to which the displays change.
Page 169: Reading Lamps
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/17/14 Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features There are front and rear reading Entry Lighting lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. The headlamps, taillamps, license...
Page 170: Battery Load Management
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/17/14 Lighting handle lamps come on at night, or in When the battery's state of charge EPM works to prevent excessive areas with limited lighting, when the is low, the voltage is raised slightly discharge of the battery.
Page 171: Exterior Lighting Battery
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/17/14 Lighting If some interior lamps are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after some time.
Page 172 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/17/14 6-10 Lighting NOTES...
Page 173: Introduction
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/17/14 Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for Introduction information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....7-1 and voice or speech recognition, if equipped.
Page 174 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/17/14 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 175: Air Vents
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/17/14 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 Control heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Page 176 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/17/14 Climate Controls 8. Recirculation 6. Climate Control Selection Climate Control Status Screen (Application Tray Button) 7. Rear (Rear Climate Control Touch Screen) 8. Air Delivery Mode Control...
Page 177 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/17/14 Climate Controls When the indicator light is on or English units can be changed to When the passenger settings are AUTO is displayed on the touch...
Page 178 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/17/14 Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Control: When The climate control system may (Defrost): Clears the the climate information is displayed, have a sensor to detect air pollution.
Page 179 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/17/14 Climate Controls Auto Defog: The climate control defogger turns on automatically Driver and Passenger Heated and system may have a sensor to when the interior temperature is...
Page 180: Rear Climate Control System
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/17/14 Climate Controls Sensor Air Quality Sensor Climate and Air Quality under Vehicle Personalization on If equipped with an air quality page 5-46. sensor, the climate control system...
Page 181 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/17/14 Climate Controls 2. AUTO (Automatic Operation) SYNC: Press SYNC on the touch 4. REAR (On/Off) screen to match the rear climate 3. MODE (Air Delivery Mode 5.
Page 182 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/17/14 Climate Controls Manual Operation Air Vents (Fan Control): Press or Adjustable air vents are in the press and hold the front climate center and on the side of the control buttons or touch screen to instrument panel.
Page 183: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/17/14 Climate Controls Keep the path under the front Maintenance During service, all refrigerants seats clear of objects to help should be reclaimed with proper circulate the air inside of the equipment.
Page 184 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/17/14 8-10 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 185: Driving And Operating
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating Driving and Engine Exhaust Driver Assistance Systems Engine Exhaust ....9-19...
Page 186: Driving Information
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Trailer Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-60...
Page 187: Defensive Driving
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Helpful braking tips to keep in mind Warning between you and the driver in include: front of you. Keep enough distance between Taking your eyes off the road too Focus on the task of driving.
Page 188 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating Wait until the vehicle is out of The amount of steering effort If the steering wheel is turned until it the curve before accelerating...
Page 189: Off-Road Recovery
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow straight down the roadway. these suggestions: Ease your foot off the...
Page 190: Driving On Wet Roads
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating Remember: Antilock brakes help Other Rainy Weather Tips Warning (Continued) avoid only the braking skid. Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include:...
Page 191: Winter Driving
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating Shift to a lower gear when going Stay in your own lane. Do not Drive with caution, whatever the down steep or long hills.
Page 192 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating Turn off cruise control on slippery Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) surfaces. Blizzard Conditions If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: Adjust the climate control...
Page 193: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating keeps the battery charged to restart Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits the vehicle and to signal for help it Out It is very important to know how with the headlamps.
Page 194 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-10 Driving and Operating 2. Maximum Vehicle Capacity There is also important loading Warning (Continued) Weight information on the Certification 3. Size of the Original label. It tells you the Gross vehicle handles.
Page 195 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-11 The resulting figure equals reduces the available cargo the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity of and luggage load capacity.
Page 196 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-12 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Example 2...
Page 197 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-13 fuel, and cargo. Never exceed If you put things inside the Warning (Continued) the GVWR for the vehicle, or the vehicle like suitcases, tools,...
Page 198: Starting And Operating
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-14 Driving and Operating Do not participate in track Starting and Ignition Positions events, sport driving schools, Operating or similar activities during this break-in period. New Vehicle Break-In Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary.
Page 199 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-15 to the Keyless Access system. See Do not turn the engine off when the 4. Set the parking brake. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) vehicle is moving.
Page 200: Starting The Engine
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-16 Driving and Operating The ignition will switch from ACC/ The instruments and audio systems Caution ACCESSORY to OFF after will operate as they do in ON/RUN,...
Page 201: Retained Accessory
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-17 is low, a Driver Information least 15 seconds between each windows or sunroof will work up to Center (DIC) will display a...
Page 202: Shifting Out Of Park
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-18 Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle with the If you have to leave the vehicle with Shifting out of Park the engine running, the vehicle must...
Page 203: That Burn
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-19 If unable to shift out of P (Park): Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) 1. Fully release the shift lever button. There are holes or openings...
Page 204: Running The Vehicle While
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-20 Driving and Operating LFX and AWD, it is equipped Running the Vehicle Automatic with a 6-speed automatic While Parked Transmission transmission. With LFX and RWD, it is equipped with an It is better not to park with the 8-speed automatic transmission.
Page 205 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-21 Warning (Continued) Caution Warning you are on fairly level ground, Shifting to R (Reverse) while the Shifting into a drive gear while the...
Page 206: Manual Mode
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-22 Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for be exited with a second press of the a short period when no spirited normal driving. It provides the best M (Manual Mode) button.
Page 207 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (23,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-23 With the shift lever in D (Drive) and If shifting is prevented for any reason, a SHIFT DENIED message not in Permanent Tap Shift Mode,...
Page 208: All-Wheel Drive
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (24,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-24 Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to...
Page 209: Electric Parking Brake
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (25,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-25 suddenly slows or stops. Always Electric Parking Brake The system has a red parking brake leave enough room up ahead to status light and an amber parking stop, even with ABS.
Page 210 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (26,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-26 Driving and Operating continuously, then the EPB is only normal, and is done to periodically Caution partially applied or there is a check the correct operation of the problem with the EPB.
Page 211: Brake Assist
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (27,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-27 Brake Assist Ride Control Systems If cruise control is being used and traction control or StabiliTrak begins This vehicle has a brake assist...
Page 212 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (28,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-28 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.
Page 213: Driver Mode Control
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (29,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-29 To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, changes the software calibration of various sub-systems. Depending on press and hold the button until...
Page 214: Limited-Slip Differential
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (30,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-30 Driving and Operating Tour Mode Snow/Ice Mode Cruise Control Use for normal city and highway Use when more traction is needed driving to provide a smooth, during slippery conditions.
Page 215 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (31,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-31 See Traction Control/Electronic to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on (On/Off): Press to turn the Stability Control on page 9-27. If a the speedometer, press SET down system on and off.
Page 216 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (32,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-32 Driving and Operating To increase vehicle speed in To decrease the vehicle speed in Resuming a Set Speed larger increments, briefly press larger increments, briefly press If the cruise control is set at a +RES up to the second detent.
Page 217: Adaptive Cruise Control
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (33,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-33 Press applying the SET switch will result If ACC is controlling your vehicle in cruise control set to the current speed when the Traction Control Erasing Speed Memory vehicle speed.
Page 218 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (34,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-34 Driving and Operating (On/Off): Press to turn the Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) system on or off. A white cruise control indicator comes on. Visibility is low, such as in you should be ready to take fog, rain, or snow conditions.
Page 219 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (35,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-35 4. Remove foot from the Resuming a Set Speed (Follow Distance Gap): Press accelerator. to select a following gap time (or If the ACC is set at a desired speed...
Page 220 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (36,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-36 Driving and Operating Press and hold +RES up until Reducing Speed While ACC is at a The speedometer reading can be the desired set speed appears...
Page 221 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (37,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-37 Since each gap setting corresponds Alerting the Driver See Collision/Detection Systems to a following time (Far, Medium, under Vehicle Personalization on or Near), the following distance will page 5-46.
Page 222 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (38,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-38 Driving and Operating selected follow gap. The vehicle Notification to Resume ACC Warning (Continued) speed increases or decreases to ACC will maintain a follow gap...
Page 223 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (39,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-39 on. See Electric Parking Brake on Warning Warning page 9-25. To release the electric parking brake, press the accelerator Leaving the vehicle without The ACC will not automatically pedal.
Page 224 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (40,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-40 Driving and Operating When following a vehicle and Other Vehicle Lane Changes Warning entering a curve, ACC may not detect the vehicle ahead and On curves, ACC may respond to accelerate to the set speed.
Page 225: Driver Assistance Systems
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (41,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-41 Do not use ACC when driving on Cleaning the Sensing System Driver Assistance steep hills or when towing a trailer. The camera sensor on the...
Page 226: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (42,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-42 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...
Page 227 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (43,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-43 vehicle within a zone 25 cm (10 in) Warning high off the ground and below bumper level. These detection The RVC system does not display...
Page 228 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (44,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-44 Driving and Operating times. Beeps for Front Parking Warning Assist are higher pitched than for Rear Parking Assist. The Backing Warning System Backing Warning and Rear...
Page 229 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (45,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-45 may automatically brake hard to a Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) stop to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by a backing crash.
Page 230 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (46,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-46 Driving and Operating from the back of the vehicle do not To turn the rear parking assist Warning (Continued) move further back when a trailer is symbols or guidance lines on or off, towed.
Page 231 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (47,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-47 large enough to park in. The system into a previously detected space. cannot detect whether it is a legal The APA system does not need parking space.
Page 232: Assistance Systems For Driving
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (48,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-48 Driving and Operating Electronic stability control or and/or the Active Emergency Warning antilock brakes are activated. Braking System can help to avoid a crash or reduce crash damage.
Page 233 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (49,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-49 Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Collision Alert Warning (Continued) or ice, or if the windshield is damaged. It may also not detect a...
Page 234 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (50,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-50 Driving and Operating Continue to apply the brake pedal Selecting the Alert Timing alert will occur. Consider traffic and as needed. Cruise control may be...
Page 235: System
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (51,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-51 front of the vehicle where radar continue to be applied as needed. Warning sensors are located, may correct IBA will automatically disengage the issue.
Page 236: Alert (Sbza)
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (52,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-52 Driving and Operating happens, Automatic Braking may Warning (Continued) Warning engage the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop. Complete attention is always...
Page 237: Lane Change Alert
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (53,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-53 the Lane Change Alert system, read and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. The Warning (Continued) the entire Lane Change Alert Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) section before using this feature.
Page 238 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (54,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-54 Driving and Operating LCA can be disabled through or object extending out to either side vehicle personalization. See of the vehicle. Attached objects may Collision/Detection Systems under...
Page 239: Warning (Ldw)
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (55,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-55 If the LCA displays do not light up Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Warning (Continued) when vehicles are in the side blind If equipped, LKA may help avoid...
Page 240 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (56,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-56 Driving and Operating approaches a detected lane marking Warning (Continued) Warning without using a turn signal in that direction. It may also provide an If LKA only detects lane markings...
Page 241: Fuel
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (57,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-57 Roads with poor lane markings, Fuel Use of Seasonal Fuels such as two-lane roads. Use summer and winter fuels in the Use the recommended fuel for If the LKA system is not functioning appropriate season.
Page 242: Fuel Additives
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (58,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-58 Driving and Operating forming. Clean fuel injectors and Caution Warning (Continued) intake valves will allow the emission control system to work properly. Keep sparks, flames, and...
Page 243 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (59,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-59 partially remove the nozzle to add 1. Locate the capless funnel adapter from under the carpet in more fuel as this will result in fuel spillage.
Page 244: Filling A Portable Fuel
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (60,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-60 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) Container General Towing keep it in contact with the fill opening until filling is...
Page 245 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (61,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-61 Do not tow a trailer during the Towing a trailer requires a certain Warning first 2 414 km (1500 mi) to amount of experience. The...
Page 246 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (62,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-62 Driving and Operating Passing Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift Caution (Continued) the transmission to a lower gear if More passing distance is needed the transmission shifts too often when towing a trailer.
Page 247 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (63,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-63 Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then lubricant, belts, cooling system, and brake system. It is a good idea to apply the parking brake and shift into P (Park).
Page 248 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (64,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-64 Driving and Operating how much the vehicle is used to pull If there are a lot of options, After loading the trailer, weigh the a trailer are all important. It can...
Page 249: Conversions And Add-Ons
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (65,1) crc - 6/17/14 Driving and Operating 9-65 Towing Equipment the trailer to help prevent the tongue Conversions and from contacting the road if it Add-Ons Hitches becomes separated from the hitch.
Page 250 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (66,1) crc - 6/17/14 9-66 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 251: Vehicle Care
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Shift Engine Compartment Fuse Lock Control Function Block ..... 10-28 Check .
Page 252: General Information
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-2 Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement ..10-52 General Information not covered under the terms of the Tire Chains ....10-53...
Page 253: Vehicle Checks
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-3 Vehicle Checks Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. Doing Your Own...
Page 254: Engine Compartment Overview
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-4 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.0L L4 Engine...
Page 255 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-5 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on page 10-18. 2. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Battery on page 10-21. 3. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10-28.
Page 256 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-6 Vehicle Care 3.6L V6 Engine...
Page 257: Engine Oil
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-7 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine page 10-18.
Page 258 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-8 Vehicle Care 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution with a clean paper towel or cloth, Selecting the right engine oil then push it back in all the way.
Page 259: Engine Oil Life System
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-9 Engine Oil Additives/Engine from the filter before disposal. Never Caution dispose of oil by putting it in the Oil Flushes trash or pouring it on the ground, Failure to use the recommended Do not add anything to the oil.
Page 260 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-10 Vehicle Care Change the oil as soon as possible How to Reset the Engine Oil The oil life system can also be reset within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
Page 261: Automatic Transmission
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-11 Automatic Transmission Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ filter: Fluid The engine air cleaner/filter is in the engine compartment on the driver How to Check Automatic side of the vehicle.
Page 262: Cooling System
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-12 Vehicle Care 4. Lift the filter cover housing away 2. Disconnect the electrical Caution from the engine. connector (2) and wiring attachment to cover. 5. Pull out the filter.
Page 263 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-13 Warning Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned.
Page 264: Engine Coolant
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-14 Vehicle Care Gives boiling protection up to What to Use Caution (Continued) 129°C (265°F), engine temperature. Warning vehicle warranty. Always use Protects against rust and...
Page 265 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-15 Never dispose of engine coolant by If coolant is visible but the coolant DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant putting it in the trash, pouring it on...
Page 266 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-16 Vehicle Care 1. Remove the coolant surge tank Warning (Continued) Warning pressure cap from the top chamber when the cooling for the proper coolant mixture.
Page 267: Engine Overheating
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-17 4. With the coolant surge tank Check the level in the surge tank Caution pressure cap off and the surge top and bottom chambers when the tank service port cap open, start cooling system has cooled down.
Page 268: Washer Fluid
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-18 Vehicle Care 2. Turn the heater on to the highest Washer Fluid Warning (Continued) temperature and to the highest What to Use fan speed. Open the windows as If you keep driving when the necessary.
Page 269: Brakes
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-19 Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Caution can cause a brake squeal when the Disc brake pads have built-in wear brakes are first applied or lightly...
Page 270: Brake Fluid
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-20 Vehicle Care performance expected can change There are only two reasons why the Warning in many other ways if the wrong brake fluid level in the reservoir...
Page 271: Battery
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-21 Warning Caution (Continued) If brake fluid is spilled on the With the wrong kind of fluid in the vehicle's painted surfaces, brake hydraulic system, the the paint finish can be brakes might not work well.
Page 272 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-22 Vehicle Care 2. Leave the ignition on for at least Transfer Case Warning three minutes so that the When to Check Lubricant electronic throttle control will...
Page 273: Starter Switch Check
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (23,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-23 How to Check Lubricant 2. Drain Plug 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room To get an accurate reading, the around the vehicle.
Page 274: Park Brake And P (Park)
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (24,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-24 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission shift lever out of P (Park) with N (Neutral), slowly remove foot normal effort. If the shift lever pressure from the regular brake...
Page 275: Windshield Replacement
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (25,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-25 Headlamp Aiming Caution Headlamp aim has been preset and Allowing the wiper arm to touch should need no further adjustment. the windshield when no wiper...
Page 276: Bulb Replacement
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (26,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-26 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge License Plate Lamp (HID) Lighting For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on Warning page 10-27.
Page 277: Replacement Bulbs
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (27,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-27 1. Bulb Socket Replacement Bulbs Electrical System 2. Bulb Exterior Lamp Bulb 3. Lamp Assembly Electrical System Number To replace one of these bulbs:...
Page 278: Breakers
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (28,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-28 Vehicle Care Headlamp Wiring Although the circuit is protected Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from from electrical overload, overload An electrical overload may cause...
Page 279 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (29,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-29 Lift the fuse block cover to access the fuses. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown.
Page 280 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (30,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-30 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Not Used Not Used AFS AHL/ Pedestrian Not Used Headlamp Washer Protection Passenger Not Used Passenger Window...
Page 281 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (31,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-31 Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Fuel Heater AIR Solenoid Right High Intensity Discharge AIR Solenoid Relay Transmission Headlamp Control Module/ Washer Spare...
Page 282: Block
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (32,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-32 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is in the end of the driver side of the instrument panel. To install the end cover, insert the...
Page 283 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (33,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-33 Mini Fuses Usage Motorized Cupholder Electric Steering Column Lock Data Link Connector Heater, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Control Tilt and Telescoping Steering Column...
Page 284: Block
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (34,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-34 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Relays Usage Spare Spare K644 Glove Box Release Spare Rear Compartment Fuse J Case Usage Spare Fuses...
Page 285 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (35,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-35 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...
Page 286 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (36,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-36 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Electric Parking Trailer/Sunshade Not Used Brake Rear Heated Seats Not Used Not Used Semi-Active Memory Seat Trunk Release...
Page 287: Wheels And Tires
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (37,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-37 Wheels and Tires Number Usage Warning (Continued) Not Used Tires and a serious crash. See Fuel Door Vehicle Load Limits on Every new GM vehicle has page 9-9.
Page 288: All-Season Tires
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (38,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-38 Vehicle Care See Tire Pressure for traction or performance as winter Warning (Continued) tires on snow or ice-covered roads. High-Speed Operation on See Winter Tires on page 10-38.
Page 289: Run-Flat Tires
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (39,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-39 Use only radial ply tires of the (50 mi); and a heavy load 45 km Warning same size, load range, and (25 mi). As soon as possible,...
Page 290: Summer Tires
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (40,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-40 Vehicle Care normal driving conditions. See your installing winter tires on the vehicle Caution (Continued) dealer for wheel or sensor if frequent driving at temperatures replacement.
Page 291 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (41,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-41 For additional information has not been driven for at least Caution (Continued) regarding how much weight the three hours or no more than 1.6 km (1 mi).
Page 292: Tire Pressure For
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (42,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-42 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure for Vehicles with P245/45R17 95V, Tire Pressure Monitor P245/40R18 93V, or 255/ High-Speed Operation System 35R19 96V size tires require inflation pressure adjustment when...
Page 293: Operation
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (43,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-43 tires of a different size than the size responsibility to maintain correct tire telltale after replacing one or more indicated on the vehicle placard or...
Page 294 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (44,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-44 Vehicle Care pressure levels can be viewed. For See Tire Inspection on page 10-47, additional information and details Tire Rotation on page 10-47, and about the DIC operation and Tires on page 10-37.
Page 295 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (45,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-45 The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not being near facilities using radio...
Page 296 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (46,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-46 Vehicle Care using a TPMS relearn tool, in the 4. Use the five-way DIC control on 8. Proceed to the passenger side following order: driver side front tire,...
Page 297: Tire Inspection
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (47,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-47 The tire has a puncture, cut, Tire Inspection See When It Is Time for New or other damage that cannot Tires on page 10-49 and Wheel...
Page 298 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (48,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-48 Vehicle Care Use this rotation pattern if the Adjust the front and rear tires to Warning (Continued) vehicle has different size tires the recommended inflation...
Page 299: When It Is Time For New
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (49,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-49 When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. of grease, gasoline, or other substances that can deteriorate This also applies to the spare tire,...
Page 300 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (50,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-50 Vehicle Care the overall performance of the information on proper tire Warning vehicle, including brake system rotation. However, if it is performance, ride and handling,...
Page 301: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (51,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-51 The Tire and Loading Warning Warning Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the Using bias-ply tires on the If different sized wheels are used, vehicle.
Page 302: Wheel Replacement
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (52,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-52 Vehicle Care basis. Consider an alignment check Each new wheel should have the Caution if there is unusual tire wear or the same load-carrying capacity,...
Page 303: Tire Chains
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (53,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-53 Tire Chains Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) Warning vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. instructions. If the chains contact If traction devices are used, install...
Page 304: Jump Starting
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (54,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-54 Vehicle Care maintain lane position, and then Jump Starting Caution gently brake to a stop, well off the For more information about the road, if possible.
Page 305 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (55,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-55 3. Discharged Battery Remote Caution Caution (Continued) Positive terminal 4. Discharged Battery Remote If the other vehicle does not have warranty. Whenever possible, turn...
Page 306 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (56,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-56 Vehicle Care 6. Connect the other end of the red Warning (Continued) Caution positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the good and some have been blinded.
Page 307: Towing The Vehicle
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (57,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-57 Towing the Vehicle ground. Dolly towing is towing the Caution vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a...
Page 308 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (58,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-58 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing The vehicle was not designed to be 2. Put the rear wheels on the dolly. towed with all four wheels on the 3.
Page 309: Appearance Care
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (59,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-59 Dolly Towing (All-Wheel Drive Appearance Care Vehicles) Exterior Care Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after using.
Page 310 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (60,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-60 Vehicle Care washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice Caution (Continued) melting agents, road oil and tar, tree that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 311 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (61,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-61 The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Caution (Continued) vehicle are aluminum or stainless Lenses, Emblems, Decals and steel. To prevent damage always Stripes may damage it.
Page 312 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (62,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-62 Vehicle Care Aftermarket appearance caps or Windshield and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a covers while the lamps are clean cloth. See Recommended...
Page 313 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (63,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-63 silicone grease on weatherstrips Caution Caution (Continued) with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses or squeak.
Page 314: Interior Care
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (64,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-64 Vehicle Care Finish Damage Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean the interior using the following dust from knobs and crevices on the Quickly repair minor chips and instrument cluster.
Page 315 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (65,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-65 Interior Glass Coated Moldings To clean: 1. Saturate a clean lint-free To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned.
Page 316 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (66,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-66 Vehicle Care cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small Caution Caution (Continued) hidden area for colorfastness before using a commercial upholstery Do not attach a device with a may cause permanent damage.
Page 317: Floor Mats
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (67,1) crc - 6/18/14 Vehicle Care 10-67 Use the following guidelines for Caution Warning proper floor mat usage. The original equipment floor Use of air fresheners may cause Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
Page 318 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (68,1) crc - 6/18/14 10-68 Vehicle Care The driver side floor mat is held in place by two button-type retainers. Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats 1. Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock the retainers and remove.
Page 319: Service And Maintenance
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/17/14 Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Please read the information under Scheduled Maintenance. To keep Maintenance the vehicle in good condition, see Caution your dealer.
Page 320: Maintenance Schedule
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/17/14 11-2 Service and Maintenance Rotation of New Tires Maintenance Warning (Continued) Tire rotation is not recommended if Schedule the vehicle has different size tires If in doubt, see your dealer to on the front and rear wheels.
Page 321 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/17/14 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Body hinges and latches, key system whenever the oil is changed. damaged wiper blade lock cylinders, folding seat See Engine Oil Life System on replacement.
Page 322 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/17/14 11-4 Service and Maintenance Additional Required Services Once a Year Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles See Automatic Transmission Passenger compartment air filter Every Service Shift Lock Control Function replacement (or every Rotate tires.
Page 323 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/17/14 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Replace brake fluid (or every Contaminated fluid will decrease three years, whichever occurs the life of the transfer case and first). should be replaced.
Page 324: Lubricants, And Parts
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/17/14 11-6 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
Page 325: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/17/14 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood 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.
Page 326 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/17/14 11-8 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 2.0L L4 Engine 12647827 41-125 3.6L V6 Engine (LFX) 12622561 41-109 Wiper Blades Driver Side 60 cm (23.6 in)
Page 327: Maintenance Records
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/17/14 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 328 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/17/14 11-10 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 329: Technical Data
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/17/14 Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine,...
Page 330: Vehicle Data
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/17/14 12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-6 for more information.
Page 331 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/17/14 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Rear Axle (with limited slip) 1.2 L 1.3 qt Wheel Nut Torque 110 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Page 332: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/17/14 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.0L L4 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine...
Page 333: Customer Information
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/17/14 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Customer Information Vehicle Data Recording and Information Radio Frequency Privacy Identification (RFID) The vehicle has a number of Customer Information RFID technology is used in some...
Page 334: Event Data Recorders
Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087697) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/17/14 13-2 Customer Information Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a GM will not access this data or better understanding of the share it with others except: with the...
Page 335 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 Black plate (1,1) INDEX All-Season Tires ....10-38 Airbag System (cont'd) How Does an Airbag All-Wheel Drive ..9-24, 10-22 Accessories and Restrain? .
Page 336 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 Black plate (2,1) INDEX Bulb Replacement ... . 10-27 Child Restraints Halogen Bulbs ....10-26 Infants and Young Battery .
Page 337 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Coolant Door Driving (cont'd) Vehicle Load Limits ... . 9-9 Engine ..... . 10-14 Ajar Light .
Page 338 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Engine (cont'd) Fuses Coolant ..... 10-14...
Page 339 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 Black plate (5,1) INDEX High-Speed Operation ..10-42 Hill and Mountain Roads ..9-6 Halogen Bulbs ....10-26 Jump Starting .
Page 340 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 Black plate (6,1) INDEX Lamps (cont'd) Lighting Lights (cont'd) Messages ....5-39 Adaptive Forward .
Page 341 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Messages (cont'd) Service Vehicle ....5-44 Maintenance Net, Convenience ....4-3 Starting the Vehicle .
Page 342 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 Black plate (8,1) INDEX Power (cont'd) Recreational Vehicle Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-17 Towing ..... . 10-57 Park Seat Adjustment .
Page 343 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 Black plate (9,1) INDEX Roof Seats (cont'd) Shifting Power Adjustment, Front ..3-3 Sunroof ..... . .2-24 Into Park .
Page 344 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 Black plate (10,1) i-10 INDEX Storage Areas Towing Armrest ......4-2 Driving Characteristics .
Page 345 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 Black plate (11,1) INDEX i-11 Windows ..... . 2-20 Power ......2-20...
Page 346 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/17/14 Black plate (12,1) i-12 INDEX NOTES...

Cadillac CTS 2015 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and

Head Restraints

Thigh Support Adjustment

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Airbag System

Storage

Storage Compartments

Storage Compartments

Glove Box

Instruments and Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Vehicle Ahead Indicator

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Exterior Lamps off

Flash-To-Pass

Automatic Headlamp

Daytime Running

Hazard Warning Flashers

Turn and Lane-Change

Adaptive Forward

Interior Lighting

Lighting Features

Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Engine Exhaust Driver Assistance Systems

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Parking over Things

Shifting out of Park

Automatic Transmission

Drive Systems

Brakes

Ride Control Systems

Cruise Control

Driver Assistance Systems

Fuel

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Bulb Replacement

Wheels and Tires

Jump Starting

Towing the Vehicle

Appearance Care

Quick Links

Chapters

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