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Cadillac CTS 2014 Owner's Manual

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Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 9/19/13
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
2014 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-4
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-58
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Black plate (1,1)
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-18
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-27
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-36
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-56
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-76
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-81
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-88
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-76
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79

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  • Page 1 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 9/19/13 Black plate (1,1) 2014 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 9/19/13 Black plate (2,1) 2014 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information ..11-1 Maintenance Schedule ..11-3 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts .
  • Page 3 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 9/19/13 Black plate (3,1) Introduction This manual describes features that Danger, Warnings, and may or may not be on your specific Cautions vehicle because they are options that you did not purchase, the...
  • Page 4 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 9/19/13 Black plate (4,1) Introduction Symbols Vehicle Symbol Chart Caution Here are some additional symbols The vehicle has components and that may be found on the vehicle labels that use symbols instead of...
  • Page 5 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 9/19/13 Black plate (5,1) Introduction : Fuses : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer : Heated Steering Wheel : LATCH System Child Restraints : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Power : Remote Vehicle Start...
  • Page 6 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 9/19/13 Black plate (6,1) Introduction NOTES...
  • Page 7 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/19/13 In Brief In Brief Safety Belts ....1-11 Lane Departure Passenger Sensing Warning (LDW) .
  • Page 8 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/19/13 In Brief Instrument Panel...

  • Page 9: In Brief

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/19/13 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-10. 8. Infotainment on page 7-1. 12. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and 9.

  • Page 10: Initial Drive Information

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/19/13 In Brief 16. Steering Wheel Adjustment on 21. Shift Lever. See Automatic Initial Drive page 5-2. Transmission on page 9-27. Information 17. Horn on page 5-3.

  • Page 11: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 9/19/13 In Brief engine will begin to transition to its Press to lock all doors. normal, quieter idle speed, which Lock and unlock feedback can be can vary depending on the personalized.

  • Page 12: Remote Vehicle Start

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 9/19/13 In Brief Remote Vehicle Start When the vehicle starts, the parking Door Locks lamps will turn on and remain on as If equipped with this feature, the Keyless Access long as the engine is running.

  • Page 13: Trunk

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 9/19/13 In Brief Power Door Locks From inside, press . The To open the trunk, press on the indicator light in the switch will driver door or press...

  • Page 14: Windows

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 9/19/13 In Brief Windows Press the switch down to lower the To adjust the seat: window. Pull the switch up to raise Move the seat forward or it.
  • Page 15 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 9/19/13 In Brief Lumbar Adjustment Bolster Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks If equipped, to adjust the lumbar If equipped, to adjust the bolster To adjust the seatback: support, press and hold the control...

  • Page 16: Memory Features

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 9/19/13 1-10 In Brief Memory Features mirrors, and power tilt and If equipped, the buttons are near the telescoping steering column (if climate controls on the center stack.

  • Page 17: Adjustment

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 9/19/13 In Brief 1-11 How to Wear Safety Belts lowest. If the front heated seats are See Head Restraints on page 3-2 Properly on page 3-17. on high, the level may automatically...

  • Page 18: Mirror Adjustment

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 9/19/13 1-12 In Brief passenger sensing system. See Mirror Adjustment To adjust each mirror: Passenger Sensing System on 1. Press (L) or (R) to select the Exterior page 3-35.

  • Page 19: Adjustment

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (13,1) CRC - 9/19/13 In Brief 1-13 headlamps from behind. The Steering Wheel 3. Pull or push the steering wheel dimming feature comes on when the closer or away from you.

  • Page 20: Interior Lighting

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (14,1) CRC - 9/19/13 1-14 In Brief Push the control forward or Reading Lamps rearward to move the steering There are front and rear reading wheel toward the front or rear of lamps on the overhead console and the vehicle.

  • Page 21: Exterior Lighting

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (15,1) CRC - 9/19/13 In Brief 1-15 Exterior Lighting AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps.

  • Page 22: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (16,1) CRC - 9/19/13 1-16 In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3. INT: Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the With the ignition in ACC/...

  • Page 23: Climate Controls

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (17,1) CRC - 9/19/13 In Brief 1-17 Climate Controls 5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 6. Defrost The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.

  • Page 24: Transmission

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (18,1) CRC - 9/19/13 1-18 In Brief 3. Fan Control Transmission Vehicle Features 4. SYNC (Synchronized Tap Shift Temperature) Steering Wheel Controls Permanent Tap Shift Mode may be 5. AC Mode (Air Conditioning)

  • Page 25: Cruise Control

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (19,1) CRC - 9/19/13 In Brief 1-19 Cruise Control +RES: Press the control up briefly speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) to resume to make the vehicle mark on the speedometer, press resume to a previously set speed or SET down to the second detent.

  • Page 26: Center (Dic)

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (20,1) CRC - 9/19/13 1-20 In Brief Driver Information detected ahead. This indicator : Press to move up or displays amber if you follow a down in a list. Center (DIC) vehicle much too closely.

  • Page 27: Alert (Sbza)

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (21,1) CRC - 9/19/13 In Brief 1-21 vehicle departs the lane, the Rear Vision a graphic on the instrument cluster indicator will change to amber and to provide the object distance. In Camera (RVC) flash.

  • Page 28: Active Emergency Braking

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (22,1) CRC - 9/19/13 1-22 In Brief Inside the armrest bin behind the using automatic steering, DIC These systems can provide a boost cupholders. displays, and beeps. When the to braking or automatically brake the...

  • Page 29: Sunroof

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (23,1) CRC - 9/19/13 In Brief 1-23 Sunroof The driver side switch (1) operates Performance and the sunroof. Maintenance If equipped, the sunroof will only Vent: Press and release the front operate when the ignition is in ON/ of the switch (1) to vent the sunroof.

  • Page 30: Stability Control

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (24,1) CRC - 9/19/13 1-24 In Brief Press the TCS/StabiliTrak instrument cluster. The the tires to the recommended button again to turn on both appropriate DIC message is pressure shown on the Tire and displayed.

  • Page 31: Engine Oil Life System

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (25,1) CRC - 9/19/13 In Brief 1-25 Engine Oil Life System ENGINE OIL SOON message The oil life system can also be reset will appear on the display. See as follows:...

  • Page 32: Driving For Better Fuel

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (26,1) CRC - 9/19/13 1-26 In Brief Always follow posted speed Driving for Better Fuel limits or drive more slowly when Economy conditions require. Driving habits can affect fuel Keep vehicle tires properly mileage.
  • Page 33 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-21 Windows Power Mirrors .
  • Page 34 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows This key, inside the Remote Keyless If there is a decrease in the RKE Entry (RKE) transmitter, is used for operating range: the driver door, front passenger Check the distance.
  • Page 35 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry If the driver door is open when pressed and Unlocked Door (RKE) System Operation Anti-Lockout is enabled through the...
  • Page 36 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows lamps will come on for about (Remote Start): If equipped, (Remote Trunk Release): 30 seconds to light your approach to Press twice quickly to release the...
  • Page 37 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows Two lock/unlock button presses Keyless Unlocking/Locking from were used to unlock all doors. the Driver Door Any vehicle door has opened When the doors are locked and the and all doors are now closed.
  • Page 38 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows Passive Locking or until three chimes are heard. Programming Transmitters to Passive locking will then remain the Vehicle The Keyless Access system allows...

  • Page 39: Keys, Doors, And Windows

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 9/19/13 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 40 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 1. Press the button on the side of 2. Separate the two halves of the 3. Remove the old battery. Do not...

  • Page 41: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 5. Align the front and back housing Laws in some local communities Starting the Engine Using Remote Start then snap the transmitter may restrict the use of remote together.
  • Page 42 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 9/19/13 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Press the brake pedal and select A maximum of two remote starts, Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work...

  • Page 43: Door Locks

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Door Locks Keyless Access Warning (Continued) Warning Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be Unlocked doors can be unable to get out. A child can dangerous.
  • Page 44 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 9/19/13 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows the driver door, the first press 2. Insert the key (4) into the slot (3) To replace the cap: unlocks that door; press again on the bottom of the cap (2) and 1.

  • Page 45: Power Door Locks

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (13,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Inside the Vehicle Power Door Locks On the rear doors, push down on the door lock knob to lock the door manually.

  • Page 46: Delayed Locking

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (14,1) CRC - 9/19/13 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Delayed Locking elapsed, the five-second timer will To unlock the doors: reset once all the doors are closed Press on a door.

  • Page 47: Safety Locks

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (15,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 If the vehicle is off and locking is vehicle personalization menus. See Press to activate the safety requested while a door is open, Vehicle Personalization on locks on the rear doors.

  • Page 48: Doors

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (16,1) CRC - 9/19/13 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Trunk Release Warning (Continued) Trunk If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open: Warning Close all of the windows.
  • Page 49 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (17,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Press the touch pad on the rear To open, pull down the rear seat Caution of the trunk above the license armrest.

  • Page 50: Vehicle Security

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (18,1) CRC - 9/19/13 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the hood, or the trunk This vehicle has theft-deterrent is open. features; however, they do not make Slow Flash: Alarm system is the vehicle impossible to steal.
  • Page 51 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (19,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 flash indicating the alarm system The alarm will also be activated if a To avoid setting off the alarm by passenger door, the trunk, or the accident: is operating.

  • Page 52: Immobilizer Operation

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (20,1) CRC - 9/19/13 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the alarm has been activated, a If the engine does not start and the message will appear on the DIC.

  • Page 53: Exterior Mirrors

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (21,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 It is possible for the immobilizer Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors system to learn new or replacement RKE transmitters. Up to eight...

  • Page 54: Heated Mirrors

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (22,1) CRC - 9/19/13 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Press the arrows on the control Reset the power folding mirrors if: Memory Mirrors pad to move the mirror up,...

  • Page 55: Reverse Tilt Mirrors

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (23,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Reverse Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors Windows The passenger and/or driver mirror Interior Rearview Mirrors tilt to a preselected position when Warning the vehicle is in R (Reverse).

  • Page 56: Windows

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (24,1) CRC - 9/19/13 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Windows Warning Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Never leave keys in a vehicle with children.
  • Page 57 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (25,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Express Window Anti-Pinch Express Window Anti-Pinch allows the use of the power Feature Override windows after the ignition has been If any object is in the path of the turned off.
  • Page 58 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (26,1) CRC - 9/19/13 2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows switch is held. Once the switch is 2. Press and hold the power Window Lockout released, the express mode is window switch until the window reactivated.

  • Page 59: Sun Visors

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (27,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-27 The rear door power door locks are Sun Visors Rear Window Sunshade also disabled. See Safety Locks on page 2-15. Press again to deactivate the lockout switch.

  • Page 60: Sunroof

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (28,1) CRC - 9/19/13 2-28 Keys, Doors, and Windows To open the sunshade, press and Rear Passenger Door Sunshades Roof release the switch. The sunshade will fully extend. To close the...
  • Page 61 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (29,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-29 Express Open/Express Close: of the obstruction. The sunroof/ Press the front of the switch (1) sunshade will then return to the again to express open the sunroof.
  • Page 62 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (30,1) CRC - 9/19/13 2-30 Keys, Doors, and Windows operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris.
  • Page 63 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belts Passenger Sensing System ..... 3-35 Safety Belts .

  • Page 64: Seats And

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.
  • Page 65 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints To lower the head restraint, press The head restraints can be adjusted The height of the head restraint can the button located on the side of the forward or rearward.

  • Page 66: Front Seats

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints restraint down. Try to move the Front Seats head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is Power Seat Adjustment locked in place.

  • Page 67: Lumbar Adjustment

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints If available, raise or lower the Lumbar Adjustment Bolster Adjustment front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.

  • Page 68: Thigh Support Adjustment

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 9/19/13 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 69: Memory Seats

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 9/19/13 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 70 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints not recalling for two seconds. Try To save positions to the (Exit) positions. Releasing "1, "2," or recalling the memory position again button and easy exit features:...
  • Page 71 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints To activate the recall when On - See Vehicle Personalization on memory position again by opening Driver Door Open is selected in the page 5-58.

  • Page 72: Heated And Ventilated Front

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-10 Seats and Restraints Easy Exit recall automatically Heated and Ventilated activates when one of the following Front Seats occurs: The vehicle is turned off and the...
  • Page 73 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-11 lowest. If the heated seats are on The heated or ventilated seat Press to ventilate the driver indicator lights do not turn on during high, the level may automatically be or passenger seat.

  • Page 74: Rear Seats

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-12 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 75 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (13,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-13 3. Fold the seatback forward. Warning Repeat Steps 2 3 to fold the other seatback, if desired. A safety belt that is improperly...

  • Page 76: Heated Rear Seats

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (14,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-14 Seats and Restraints A red tab near the seatback 6. Repeat the steps to raise the lever retracts when the seatback other seatback, if necessary.

  • Page 77: Rear Seat

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (15,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Press the button once for the Rear Seat The pass-through door can be highest setting. With each press of locked or unlocked using the knob...

  • Page 78: Safety Belts

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (16,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-16 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts This vehicle has indicators as a Warning (Continued) reminder to buckle the safety belts. This section of the manual See Safety Belt Reminders on...

  • Page 79: How To Wear Safety Belts

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (17,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-17 going until something stops you. during and after a crash, so you How to Wear Safety Belts It could be the windshield, the...
  • Page 80 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (18,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-18 Seats and Restraints Wear the lap part of the belt low There are important things to know Warning and snug on the hips, just about wearing a safety belt properly.

  • Page 81: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (19,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety...
  • Page 82 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (20,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-20 Seats and Restraints If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...
  • Page 83 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (21,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise...
  • Page 84 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (22,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-22 Seats and Restraints The system will not activate if the They can help tighten the safety Rear Safety Belt Comfort Traction Control/Electronic Stability belts during the early stages of a...
  • Page 85 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (23,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-23 There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 2.

  • Page 86: Safety Belt Use During

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (24,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-24 Seats and Restraints To remove and store the comfort Warning guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can A safety belt that is not properly be removed from the guide.

  • Page 87: Safety Belt Extender

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (25,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-25 that the fetus will not be hurt in a wear it, attach it to the regular safety crash. For pregnant women, as for belt.

  • Page 88: Safety Belt Care

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (26,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-26 Seats and Restraints Make sure the safety belt reminder Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of light is working. See Safety Belt safety belts may not be necessary.

  • Page 89: Airbag System

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (27,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Seat-mounted side impact Airbag System For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG airbags for the second row is on the lower part of the outboard passengers.
  • Page 90 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (28,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-28 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) to know about the airbag system: being ejected from it. Airbags are...

  • Page 91: Where Are The Airbags

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (29,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-29 system for malfunctions. The light The front outboard passenger Warning tells you if there is an electrical frontal airbag is in the passenger problem.
  • Page 92 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (30,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-30 Seats and Restraints The roof-rail airbags for the driver, The second row seat-mounted side front outboard passenger, and impact airbags are in the sides of...

  • Page 93: When Should An Airbag

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (31,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-31 specific airbag system's deployment It depends on what is hit, the Warning (Continued) threshold. Deployment thresholds direction of the impact, and how are used to predict how severe a quickly the vehicle slows down.

  • Page 94: What Makes An Airbag

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (32,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-32 Seats and Restraints Knee airbags are designed to inflate Seat-mounted side impact airbags In any particular crash, no one can are not designed to inflate in frontal...

  • Page 95: How Does An Airbag

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (33,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-33 How Does an Airbag capable roof-rail airbags are What Will You See after designed to help reduce the risk of Restrain? an Airbag Inflates?
  • Page 96 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (34,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-34 Seats and Restraints airbags. Airbag inflation does not Warning (Continued) Warning prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer...

  • Page 97: Passenger Sensing

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (35,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-35 The vehicle has a crash sensing In many crashes severe enough to and diagnostic module which inflate the airbag, windshields are records information after a broken by vehicle deformation.
  • Page 98 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (36,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-36 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system Never put a rear-facing child seat in Warning (Continued) works with sensors that are part of the front. This is because the risk to the front outboard passenger seat.
  • Page 99 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (37,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-37 The passenger sensing system is will light and stay lit to remind you off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag, designed to turn off the front that the airbags are off.
  • Page 100 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (38,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-38 Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator Is Lit for a 4. Reinstall the child restraint Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the...
  • Page 101 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (39,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-39 If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an properly in the seat. Use the 5. Restart the vehicle and have the following steps to allow the system...
  • Page 102 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (40,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-40 Seats and Restraints Liquid pooled on the seat that Additional Factors Affecting aftermarket equipment except when has not soaked in may make it approved by GM for your specific...

  • Page 103: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (41,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-41 The on indicator may be lit if an Servicing the Warning (Continued) object, such as a briefcase, Airbag-Equipped Vehicle handbag, grocery bag, laptop,...

  • Page 104: Airbag System Check

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (42,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-42 Seats and Restraints safety belts, the airbag sensing and covers, upholstery, or trim; or with If you have to modify your vehicle GM covers, upholstery, or trim...

  • Page 105: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (43,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Caution replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash your dealer for service.

  • Page 106: Child Restraints

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (44,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-44 Seats and Restraints Does the lap belt fit low and Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that snug on the hips, touching the come with the booster seat state the thighs? If yes, continue.
  • Page 107 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (45,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-45 It should never be worn over the Warning Warning abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal Never allow more than one child Never allow a child to wear the injuries in a crash.

  • Page 108: Infants And Young

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (46,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-46 Seats and Restraints Children who are not restrained Warning properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Children can be seriously injured...
  • Page 109 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (47,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Warning (Continued) child restraint in the front outboard seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
  • Page 110 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (48,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-48 Seats and Restraints For most basic types of child Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing infant's body, the back and...

  • Page 111: Child Restraint Systems

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (49,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-49 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 112: Where To Put The Restraint

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (50,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-50 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child the LATCH system. See Lower Securing the Child within the Anchors and Tethers for Children Restraint in the Vehicle...
  • Page 113 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (51,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Whenever possible, children aged Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position. front passenger airbag inflates...

  • Page 114: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (52,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-52 Seats and Restraints Child restraints and booster seats Keep in mind that an unsecured In order to use the LATCH system in child restraint can move around in a...
  • Page 115 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (53,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Make sure to follow the instructions Not all vehicle seating positions or seating position that will child restraints have lower anchors that came with the child restraint,...
  • Page 116 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (54,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-54 Seats and Restraints attachment (2) on the child restraint Lower Anchor and Top Tether connects to the top tether anchor in Anchor Locations the vehicle in order to reduce the...
  • Page 117 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (55,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if...

  • Page 118: System

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (56,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-56 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Warning Warning (Continued) Designed for the LATCH System Do not attach more than one child the safety belt continues to restraint to a single anchor.
  • Page 119 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (57,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-57 Instead, use the vehicle's anchors 1.2. Put the child restraint on Caution (Continued) the seat. and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some 1.3.
  • Page 120 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (58,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-58 Seats and Restraints 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using...

  • Page 121: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (59,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-59 3. Before placing a child in the Warning (Continued) child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, resulting in serious injury or even...

  • Page 122: Securing Child Restraints

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (60,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-60 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of...

  • Page 123: Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (61,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-61 Position the release button on 4. To tighten the belt, push down 6. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is...
  • Page 124 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (62,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-62 Seats and Restraints In addition, the vehicle has a Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the front Secure rear-facing child restraints...
  • Page 125 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (63,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Seats and Restraints 3-63 Do not secure a child seat in a When the passenger sensing position without a top tether anchor system has turned off the front...
  • Page 126 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (64,1) CRC - 9/19/13 3-64 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint system has a lock-off mechanism, use it to secure the vehicle safety belt. 6. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.

  • Page 127: Storage

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Storage Storage Storage Instrument Panel Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box .

  • Page 128: Glove Box

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Storage Keep the storage area closed when Cupholders The power cover will operate when not in use. the vehicle is in ACC, RUN, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Touch the bottom of the climate mode.

  • Page 129: Armrest Storage

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Storage Armrest Storage Center Console Storage Press the button on the driver side of the cover to access the storage area under the armrest. There are...

  • Page 130: Additional Storage Features

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Storage Additional Storage Convenience Net Features If equipped, the convenience net is in the rear. Put small loads behind the net. It can also be positioned...
  • Page 131 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Lamps On Reminder ..5-34 Indicator ....5-21 Cruise Control Light .

  • Page 132: Instruments And Controls

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls Security Messages ..5-55 Controls 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-55 closer or away from you.

  • Page 133: Steering Wheel Controls

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls Push the control forward or Heated Steering Wheel Horn rearward to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of Press on the steering wheel pad the vehicle.
  • Page 134 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. If the wiper lever is moved to OFF or if Rainsense and additional wipes 1X (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly are not required, the wipers may move the wiper lever down.
  • Page 135 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls Rainsense Wiper Arm Assembly Protection When using an automatic car wash, If equipped with Rainsense, a move the windshield wiper lever to sensor near the top center of the OFF.

  • Page 136: Clock

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls released or the maximum wash time Clock Warning is reached. When the windshield The infotainment system controls wiper lever is released, additional In freezing weather, do not use...

  • Page 137: Power Outlets

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls On the rear of the center If auto timing is set, the time 2. Press Clock Display and press console, if equipped. displayed on the clock may not...
  • Page 138 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls allow the circuit breaker to reset Caution Caution (Continued) before reconnecting devices or turning RAP back on. If the problem Failure to replace the circuit vehicle warranty.
  • Page 139 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls The indicator light does not come on The power outlet is not designed for when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or the following and may not work...

  • Page 140: Indicators

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-10 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 141: Instrument Cluster

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster Base Level...
  • Page 142 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-12 Instruments and Controls Uplevel, Balanced Configuration Shown...
  • Page 143 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (13,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-13 Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster There are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: Simple, Performance, Balanced, or Enhanced. Performance Configuration Balanced Configuration...
  • Page 144 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (14,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-14 Instruments and Controls To change the cluster configuration: 5. Exit the Display Layout menu by pressing 1. Find the Settings page in one of the interactive display zones on Cluster Application Displays the cluster.
  • Page 145 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (15,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Audio Cluster Settings Menu Info Pages: Press SEL while Info Pages is highlighted to select the While the Audio application page is...

  • Page 146: Speedometer

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (16,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-16 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Odometer The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the Driver Information The speedometer shows the The odometer shows how far the Center (DIC).

  • Page 147: Fuel Gauge

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (17,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-17 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 148: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (18,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-18 Instruments and Controls The gauge takes a few seconds When the indicator nears empty, the to stabilize after the ignition is low fuel light comes on. There still is...

  • Page 149: Safety Belt Reminders

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (19,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Under some driving conditions, the gauge and remains there for including those listed below, it is more than 30 seconds, the engine normal for the temperature to rise coolant has overheated.

  • Page 150: Airbag Readiness Light

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (20,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-20 Instruments and Controls Passenger Safety Belt This cycle continues several times if Airbag Readiness Light the passenger remains or becomes Reminder Light This light shows if there is an...

  • Page 151: Passenger Airbag Status

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (21,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Passenger Airbag Status check. Then, after several more Warning seconds, the status indicator will Indicator light either the on or off symbol to let...

  • Page 152: Charging System Light

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (22,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-22 Instruments and Controls If, after several seconds, both status Charging System Light If the light stays on, or comes on indicator lights remain on, or if there...

  • Page 153: Indicator Lamp

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (23,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Malfunction Caution Indicator Lamp If the vehicle is continually driven A computer system called OBD II with this light on, the emission...
  • Page 154 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (24,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-24 Instruments and Controls This light comes on during a and restart the engine. If the light is Caution (Continued) malfunction in one of two ways:...
  • Page 155 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (25,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-25 vehicle, allowing fuel to See Fuel on page 9-76. evaporate into the atmosphere. If none of the above have made the A few driving trips with the...

  • Page 156: Brake System Warning

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (26,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-26 Instruments and Controls The OBD II (On-Board Brake System Warning This light comes on briefly when the Diagnostics) system determines vehicle is turned on. If it does not...

  • Page 157: Parking Brake Light

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (27,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Parking Brake Light Service Electric Parking brake system to work at a reduced level. The vehicle can still be driven, Brake Light but should be taken to a dealer as soon as possible.

  • Page 158: Lane Departure Warning

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (28,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-28 Instruments and Controls If it does not, have the vehicle functioning and there is a problem not, have the vehicle serviced by with the regular brakes. See your serviced by your dealer.

  • Page 159: Vehicle Ahead Indicator

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (29,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Vehicle Ahead Indicator Traction Off Light The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button.

  • Page 160: Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (30,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-30 Instruments and Controls ® StabiliTrak OFF Light See Traction Control/Electronic If the light is on and not flashing, the Stability Control on page 9-36. TCS, and potentially the StabiliTrak system have been disabled.

  • Page 161: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (31,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Engine Coolant Tire Pressure Light Caution Temperature Warning The engine coolant temperature Light warning light indicates that the vehicle has overheated. Driving...

  • Page 162: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (32,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-32 Instruments and Controls A Driver Information Center (DIC) Engine Oil Pressure Light tire pressure message may also display. See Tire Messages on Caution page 5-56. Stop as soon as...

  • Page 163: Low Fuel Warning Light

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (33,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system.

  • Page 164: Adaptive Forward Lighting

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (34,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-34 Instruments and Controls ® IntelliBeam Light Adaptive Forward This light comes on solid when there is a problem with the AFL Lighting (AFL) Light system. It flashes when the system is switching between lighting modes.

  • Page 165: Cruise Control Light

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (35,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Cruise Control Light Adaptive Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light This light is white when the Adaptive The cruise control light is white...

  • Page 166: Information Displays

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (36,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-36 Instruments and Controls Information Displays SEL (Select): Press to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain Driver Information screens.
  • Page 167 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (37,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-37 4. Press SEL while an item is was last reset. The trip odometer average of the vehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history...
  • Page 168 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (38,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-38 Instruments and Controls only the fuel economy that the last reset. To stop the timer, press Speed Limit: Shows the current SEL briefly while this display is...
  • Page 169 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (39,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-39 Follow Distance Indicator/Gap When the remaining oil life is low, To reset the engine oil life system, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON...

  • Page 170: Head-Up Display (Hud)

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (40,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-40 Instruments and Controls Head-Up Display (HUD) Caution Warning If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid, you may If the HUD image is too bright or...
  • Page 171 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (41,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Phone Use the following settings to adjust the HUD. Navigation (Image Adjustment): Press Collision Alert down or lift up to center the HUD Cruise Control image.
  • Page 172 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (42,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-42 Instruments and Controls The HUD image will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting. The HUD brightness control can also be adjusted as needed.
  • Page 173 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (43,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Incoming phone calls appearing in Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth the instrument cluster, may also shown in the instrument cluster may sprayed with glass cleaner.

  • Page 174: Vehicle Messages

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (44,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-44 Instruments and Controls The windshield is part of the HUD Vehicle Messages The following are some of the system. If the windshield needs vehicle messages that may be...

  • Page 175: Brake System Messages

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (45,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-45 LOW BATTERY Brake System Messages harder to push and the stopping distance may be longer. Take the This message is displayed when the BRAKE FLUID LOW vehicle to your dealer for service.

  • Page 176: Cruise Control Messages

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (46,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-46 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Messages This can occur under the following NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS conditions: PEDAL APPLIED ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET The radar is not clean. Keep the...

  • Page 177: Door Ajar Messages

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (47,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-47 SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE HOOD OPEN When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air EXITING This message will display along with...

  • Page 178: Engine Oil Messages

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (48,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-48 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED sure to reset the oil life system. See message remains on, take the Engine Oil Life System on vehicle to your dealer for service.

  • Page 179: Engine Power Messages

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (49,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN...

  • Page 180: Lamp Messages

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (50,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-50 Instruments and Controls NUMBER OF KEYS Lamp Messages XXX TURN INDICATOR PROGRAMMED FAILURE AFL (ADAPTIVE FORWARD This message displays when When one of the turn signals is out,...

  • Page 181: Object Detection System

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (51,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Object Detection System AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP This can occur under the following conditions: REDUCED Messages The radar is not clean. Keep the...
  • Page 182 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (52,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-52 Instruments and Controls FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED This message could be due to the This can occur under the following camera being blocked. Cleaning the conditions:...
  • Page 183 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (53,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-53 SERVICE DRIVER ASSIST SERVICE PARK ASSIST SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the Parking Assist...

  • Page 184: Ride Control System

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (54,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-54 Instruments and Controls Certain vehicle electrical operation. This message may also SERVICE STABILITRAK conditions activate during heavy rain or due to This message displays if there is a road spray.

  • Page 185: Airbag System Messages

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (55,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-55 TRACTION CONTROL OFF Safety Belt Messages Security Messages This message may display when the AUTOMATIC SEATBELT THEFT ATTEMPTED Traction Control System (TCS) has...

  • Page 186: Tire Messages

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (56,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-56 Instruments and Controls SERVICE STEERING SERVICE KEYLESS START Tire Messages COLUMN LOCK SYSTEM SERVICE TIRE MONITOR This message displays if there is a This message is displayed if there is...

  • Page 187: Transmission Messages

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (57,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-57 This message also displays LEFT Transmission Messages TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT ENGINE SERVICE TRANSMISSION REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate This message displays and a chime the location of the low tire.

  • Page 188: Vehicle Personalization

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (58,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-58 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Speed Messages Vehicle 3. Press to select the desired feature setting. Personalization SELECTED SPEED LIMIT 4. Press the Back screen button...
  • Page 189 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (59,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-59 Return to Factory Settings To turn Valet Mode on and off, enter Manage Favorites a four-digit code on the keypad. Software Information This allows favorites to be edited.
  • Page 190 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (60,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-60 Instruments and Controls Audible Touch Feedback than this level, the volume is Climate and Air Quality adjusted to this level. To set the This allows Audible Touch...
  • Page 191 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (61,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-61 Auto Defog Alert Type Preparation feature. With the Alert & Brake setting, both Forward When set to On, the front defog will...
  • Page 192 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (62,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-62 Instruments and Controls Park Assist Rear Cross Traffic Alert Auto Memory Recall This allows the Ultrasonic Parking This allows the Rear Cross Traffic This allows the feature to be turned Assist feature to be turned on or off.
  • Page 193 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (63,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-63 Reverse Tilt Mirror Lighting Exit Lighting This allows the feature to be turned Select and the following may This allows the selection of how on or off.
  • Page 194 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (64,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-64 Instruments and Controls Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Remote Lock Feedback When on, this feature will keep the Select and the following may...
  • Page 195 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (65,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-65 Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Select Off, On with Horn Pair New Device Chirp, or On. If equipped and turned on, this Select to pair a new device.
  • Page 196 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (66,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-66 Instruments and Controls changed by selecting EDIT or Prompt Length Mode pressing the EDIT button and typing This feature adjusts the voice Select to change the display screen in a new number, then select SAVE prompt length.
  • Page 197 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (67,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Instruments and Controls 5-67 Rear Camera Rear Park Assist Symbols Clear All Private Data Select to turn Off or On. See This allows selection to clear all...
  • Page 198 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (68,1) CRC - 9/19/13 5-68 Instruments and Controls NOTES...

  • Page 199: Lighting Features

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Lighting Lighting Battery Load Management . . . 6-10 Exterior Lighting Battery Power Protection ..6-11 Exterior Lighting Battery Exterior Lamp Controls Saver ..... . . 6-12 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls .
  • Page 200 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Lighting The system turns the high-beam Turning On and Enabling Turn to again to reactivate the IntelliBeam headlamps on when it is dark AUTO mode. enough and there is no other traffic...
  • Page 201 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Lighting The turn signal lever is moved The high-beam headlamps remain The high beams may not turn off forward to the high-beam on, under the automatic control,...
  • Page 202 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Lighting Your vehicle's windshield is dirty, This feature can be turned on or off. cracked, or obstructed by See Vehicle Personalization on something that blocks the view page 5-58.

  • Page 203: Daytime Running

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Lighting Pull and hold the turn signal lever Daytime Running The taillamps, instrument panel toward you to use this feature. lights, and other lamps will not...
  • Page 204 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Lighting The system may also turn on the lamps coming on varies based on headlamps when driving through a wiper speed. When the wipers are parking garage or tunnel.

  • Page 205: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Lighting the transmission is in R (Reverse). An arrow on the instrument cluster (Hazard Warning Flashers): AFL is not immediately operable flashes in the direction of the turn or Press this button on the center after starting the vehicle;...

  • Page 206: Instrument Panel Illumination Control

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Lighting Interior Lighting (Instrument Panel Illumination): Move the thumbwheel up or down to brighten Instrument Panel or dim the lights. Illumination Control The brightness of the displays automatically adjusts based on outdoor lighting.

  • Page 207: Reading Lamps

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Lighting Reading Lamps To manually turn the reading lamps on or off: There are front and rear reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors.

  • Page 208: Entry Lighting

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 9/19/13 6-10 Lighting Lighting Features This feature can be changed. See driver door is opened after the Vehicle Personalization on ignition is turned off. See Ignition page 5-58.

  • Page 209: Battery Power Protection

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Lighting 6-11 When the battery's state of charge A high electrical load occurs when highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the...

  • Page 210: Exterior Lighting Battery Saver

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 9/19/13 6-12 Lighting Exterior Lighting Battery Saver The exterior lamps turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off, if the parking lamps or headlamps have been manually left on.

  • Page 211: Introduction

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/19/13 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 212 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Infotainment System NOTES...
  • Page 213 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/19/13 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 214 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Climate Controls 5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 2. Driver and Passenger Climate Control Touch Screen Temperature Controls 6. Defrost The fan, air delivery mode, air 3. Fan Control conditioning, driver and passenger 7.
  • Page 215 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Climate Controls Climate Control Status Screen Automatic Operation 2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Then The system automatically controls adjust the temperature as the fan speed, air delivery, air needed for best comfort.
  • Page 216 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Climate Controls adjusted, the SYNC button is cancels automatic fan control and (Driver and Passenger displayed when the temperatures the fan can be controlled manually. Temperature Controls): The are unlinked.
  • Page 217 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Climate Controls To change the current mode, select turn on or off. Changing the air The climate control system may one of the following: delivery mode also turns the have a sensor to detect air pollution.
  • Page 218 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Climate Controls Manual recirculation mode is not Rear Window Defogger Caution available when in Defrost or Defog (Rear Window Defogger): modes. Press to turn the rear window...
  • Page 219 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Climate Controls Sensor The climate control system uses the Press to ventilate the driver sensor information to adjust the or passenger seat. See Heated and temperature, fan speed, Ventilated Seats on page 1-10.

  • Page 220: Rear Climate Control System

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Climate Controls quality sensor will not maintain Rear Climate Control 1. Heated Rear Seats (If Equipped) recirculation for an extended period System 2. AUTO (Automatic Operation) to prevent the air inside the vehicle 3.
  • Page 221 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Climate Controls 2. Rear Climate Temperature Rear Control Lockout: Press to (On/Off): Press the button or Control lock or unlock control of the rear REAR on the touch screen to turn climate control system from the rear 3.

  • Page 222: Air Vents

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 9/19/13 8-10 Climate Controls +/ (Temperature Control): Press Air Vents or press and hold the rear Adjustable air vents are in the temperature control buttons or touch...

  • Page 223: Maintenance

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Climate Controls 8-11 Operation Tips Maintenance Service Clear away any ice, snow, All vehicles have a label underhood or leaves from air inlets at the Passenger Compartment...
  • Page 224 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 9/19/13 8-12 Climate Controls NOTES...

  • Page 225: Driving And Operating

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-24 Cruise Control Shifting out of Park ..9-25 Cruise Control .

  • Page 226: Driving Information

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Driving Information To avoid distracted driving, always keep your eyes on the road, hands General Towing on the wheel, and mind on the drive.

  • Page 227: Defensive Driving

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating stations and adjusting climate Defensive Driving Warning control and seat settings. Defensive driving means always Program all trip information into Taking your eyes off the road expect the unexpected.

  • Page 228: Control Of A Vehicle

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating Control of a Vehicle Helpful braking tips to keep in mind Steering include: Braking, steering, and accelerating Variable Effort Steering Keep enough distance between...
  • Page 229 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating Wait until the vehicle is out of steering, but steering will be stiffer If steering assist is used for an the curve before accelerating than normal at slow speeds.

  • Page 230: Off-Road Recovery

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating Acceleration Skid too much Off-Road Recovery 2. Turn the steering wheel about throttle causes the driving one-eighth of a turn, until the wheels to spin.

  • Page 231: Driving On Wet Roads

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating control can be affected when Driving on Wet Roads Warning (Continued) traction is reduced by water, Rain and wet roads can reduce snow, ice, gravel, or other...

  • Page 232: Highway Hypnosis

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating Have good tires with proper enough. When the vehicle is Hill and Mountain Roads tread depth. See Tires on hydroplaning, it has little or no Driving on steep hills or through page 10-48.

  • Page 233: Winter Driving

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating Stay in your own lane. Do not Wet ice can occur at about 0°C Warning (Continued) swing wide or cut across the (32°F) when freezing rain begins to center of the road.
  • Page 234 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-10 Driving and Operating The Antilock Brake System (ABS) See Driver Mode Control on Warning improves vehicle stability during page 9-39 hard stops on slippery roads, but...

  • Page 235: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-11 To save fuel, run the engine for only If the Vehicle Is Stuck Warning (Continued) short periods as needed to warm Slowly and cautiously spin the...

  • Page 236: Vehicle Load Limits

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-12 Driving and Operating Rocking the Vehicle to Get free the vehicle. If that does not get properly carry, the Tire and the vehicle out after a few tries, it...
  • Page 237 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (13,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-13 Tire and Loading Information 2. Maximum Vehicle Capacity The Tire and Loading Weight Label Information label also shows the tire size of the original 3.
  • Page 238 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (14,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-14 Driving and Operating Steps for Determining Correct The resulting figure equals If your vehicle will be towing Load Limit the available amount of cargo a trailer, load from your trailer and luggage load capacity.
  • Page 239 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (15,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-15 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg...
  • Page 240 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (16,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-16 Driving and Operating Available Cargo Weight = Certification Label The GVWR includes the weight 0 kg (0 lbs). of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed...
  • Page 241 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (17,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-17 Warning (Continued) Warning Warning (Continued) Things inside the vehicle can maximum front or rear Gross Do not leave an strike and injure people in a Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

  • Page 242: Starting And Operating

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (18,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-18 Driving and Operating Avoid downshifting to brake or To break in new tires, drive at Starting and slow the vehicle when the moderate speeds and avoid hard...

  • Page 243: Ignition Positions

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (19,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-19 Ignition Positions Pressing the button cycles it through Stopping the Engine/OFF (No three modes: ACC/ACCESSORY, Indicator Lights): When the ON/RUN/START, and Stopping the vehicle is stopped, press the Engine/OFF.
  • Page 244 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (20,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-20 Driving and Operating Do not turn the engine off when the 3. Come to a complete stop, shift If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, vehicle is moving.

  • Page 245: Starting The Engine

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (21,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-21 ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator the brake pedal not applied, Caution pressing and holding the button for Light): This mode is for driving and starting.
  • Page 246 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (22,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-22 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure If the RKE transmitter is not in components. If the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed, the vehicle or something is 1.

  • Page 247: Retained Accessory

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (23,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-23 to the floor and holding it there Retained Accessory Caution as you press the ENGINE Power (RAP) START/STOP button. Wait at Cranking the engine for long...

  • Page 248: Shifting Into Park

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (24,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-24 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park Leaving the Vehicle with the Warning (Continued) Engine Running Use this procedure to shift into P (Park): vehicle will not move, even when...

  • Page 249: Shifting Out Of Park

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (25,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-25 Torque Lock Shifting out of Park To shift out of P (Park): 1. Apply the brake pedal. Torque lock is when the weight of...

  • Page 250: That Burn

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (26,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-26 Driving and Operating Parking over Things Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) That Burn Warning The exhaust smells or Warning sounds strange or different. Engine exhaust contains carbon...

  • Page 251: Running The Vehicle While

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (27,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-27 Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission It is better not to park with the If unusual fumes are detected or engine running.
  • Page 252 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (28,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-28 Driving and Operating If the vehicles has engine RPO: Make sure the shift lever is fully in Warning P (Park) before starting the engine. LTG, it is equipped with a...
  • Page 253 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (29,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-29 Caution (Continued) Warning Caution (Continued) Shifting into a drive gear while the the vehicle warranty. Shift to the vehicle warranty. Be sure the...

  • Page 254: Manual Mode

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (30,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-30 Driving and Operating Downshifting the transmission in increase available engine braking Caution slippery road conditions could result and improve acceleration response. in skidding. See Skidding under...
  • Page 255 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (31,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-31 Vehicles with Tap Shift have lever. While in Tap Mode, the M While using Tap Shift, the vehicle will have firmer, quicker shifting. You...

  • Page 256: All-Wheel Drive

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (32,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-32 Driving and Operating When accelerating the vehicle from Drive Systems Brakes a stop in snowy and icy conditions, it is suggested to shift into second...
  • Page 257 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (33,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-33 ABS can change the brake pressure Using ABS to each wheel, as required, faster Do not pump the brakes. Just hold than any driver could. This can help...

  • Page 258: Electric Parking Brake

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (34,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-34 Driving and Operating Electric Parking Brake if the ignition is off. To prevent EPB Apply draining the battery, avoid repeated To apply the EPB: cycles of the EPB system when the engine is not running.
  • Page 259 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (35,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-35 parking brake status light is flashing. The vehicle may automatically apply The EPB is released when the red See your dealer. See Parking Brake the EPB in some situations when parking brake status light is off.

  • Page 260: Brake Assist

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (36,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-36 Driving and Operating Automatic EPB Release control module to supplement the Ride Control Systems power brake system under The EPB will automatically release if conditions where the driver has...
  • Page 261 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (37,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-37 StabiliTrak activates when the they are operating or while The indicator light for both systems computer senses a difference performing diagnostic checks. This is in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 262 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (38,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-38 Driving and Operating Turning the Systems Off comes on and stays on: Caution and On 1. Stop the vehicle. Do not repeatedly brake or 2. Turn the engine off and wait accelerate heavily when TCS is 15 seconds.

  • Page 263: Driver Mode Control

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (39,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-39 If TCS is limiting wheel spin when Adding accessories can affect the adjusts the ride of the vehicle to vehicle's performance. See...

  • Page 264: Limited-Slip Differential

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (40,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-40 Driving and Operating on the center console to make a When selected, the Sport Mode gear instead of 1 (First) gear when mode selection. The first press of indicator will display in the Driver accelerating from a stop.

  • Page 265: Cruise Control

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (41,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-41 Cruise Control With cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your Warning foot on the accelerator.
  • Page 266 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (42,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-42 Driving and Operating +RES (Resume/Accelerate): 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET down to 4. Remove foot from the Press the control up briefly to +RES the first detent.
  • Page 267 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (43,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-43 To decrease the vehicle speed in Increasing Speed While Cruise speed increases to the next small increments, briefly press Control is at a Set Speed 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the SET down to the first detent.

  • Page 268: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (44,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-44 Driving and Operating Passing Another Vehicle While accelerator pedal to maintain the Erasing Speed Memory Using Cruise Control vehicle speed. When going The cruise control set speed is...
  • Page 269 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (45,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-45 If a vehicle is detected in your path, Warning Warning ACC can apply acceleration or limited, moderate braking to ACC has limited braking ability Adaptive Cruise Control will not maintain the selected following gap.
  • Page 270 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (46,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-46 Driving and Operating already activated. To increase Warning (Continued) speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press +RES up to the first detent. To Visibility is low, such as in increase speed to the next 5 km/h fog, rain, or snow conditions.
  • Page 271 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (47,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-47 To set ACC: The ACC indicator displays in the (Follow Distance Gap): Press instrument cluster and Head-Up to select a following gap time (or 1.
  • Page 272 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (48,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-48 Driving and Operating Press and hold +RES up until Increasing Speed While ACC is at The speedometer reading can be the desired set speed appears...
  • Page 273 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (49,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-49 To decrease the vehicle speed in Selecting the Follow Distance Since each gap setting corresponds smaller increments, press SET to a following time (Far, Medium, When a slower moving vehicle is down to the first detent.
  • Page 274 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (50,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-50 Driving and Operating Alerting the Driver When this condition occurs, a series The vehicle ahead symbol is in the of red lights or the collision alert...
  • Page 275 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (51,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-51 When braking is active, the brake ACC Automatically Disengages Warning (Continued) lamps will come on. The automatic ACC may automatically disengage braking may feel or sound different...
  • Page 276 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (52,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-52 Driving and Operating Notification to Resume ACC When the vehicle ahead drives Warning away, press RES+ or the ACC will maintain a follow gap accelerator pedal to resume ACC.
  • Page 277 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (53,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-53 ACC Override Curves in the Road Warning If using the accelerator pedal while Warning ACC is active, a warning message On curves, ACC may respond to...
  • Page 278 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (54,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-54 Driving and Operating Other Vehicle Lane Changes When following a vehicle and ACC may detect a vehicle that is entering a curve, ACC may not...
  • Page 279 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (55,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-55 Do Not Use ACC on Hills and hills, especially when towing a Cleaning the Sensing System When Towing a Trailer trailer. If the brakes are applied, the The camera sensor on the ACC disengages.

  • Page 280: Driver Assistance Systems

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (56,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-56 Driving and Operating Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Systems these systems. Failure to use Warn you or provide you with This vehicle may have features that proper care when driving may enough time to avoid a crash.

  • Page 281: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (57,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-57 Audible or Safety Alert Seat Assistance Systems for the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), the screen returns to Parking or Backing...
  • Page 282 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (58,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-58 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) actual distances. Do not back the vehicle using only the RVC screen, during longer, higher speed backing maneuvers, or where there could be cross traffic.
  • Page 283 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (59,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-59 (URPA) has detected an object. This Use caution while backing up when Warning triangle changes from amber to red towing a trailer, as the RCTA...
  • Page 284 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (60,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-60 Driving and Operating sides of the Safety Alert Seat will The Backing Warning System will beep once from the rear when a pulse two times. When an object is very close (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the...
  • Page 285 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (61,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-61 designed to help avoid or reduce Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) the harm caused by backing crashes. If the system detects the below the bumper or that are too...
  • Page 286 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (62,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-62 Driving and Operating brake may be set. To disengage the The indicator light next to the button Warning (Continued) electric parking brake, see Electric comes on when the features are on Parking Brake on page 9-34.
  • Page 287 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (63,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-63 Automatic Parking button, , to enable the system to Warning (Continued) Assist (APA) begin searching for a space that is large enough to park in. The system...
  • Page 288 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (64,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-64 Driving and Operating as needed, and be prepared to stop complete before continuing the parking maneuver. Upon successful to avoid vehicles, pedestrians, or objects. completion of a maneuver, APA will...

  • Page 289: Driving

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (65,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-65 When the System Does Not Seem Forward Collision Alert distances of approximately 110 m to Work Properly (360 ft) and operates at all speeds.
  • Page 290 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (66,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-66 Driving and Operating FCA can be disabled with the FCA the vehicle-ahead indicator will Warning (Continued) steering wheel control, or if your display green. Vehicles may not be...
  • Page 291 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (67,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-67 Continue to apply the brake pedal Selecting the Alert Timing as needed. Cruise control may be disengaged when the Collision Alert occurs.
  • Page 292 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (68,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-68 Driving and Operating chosen setting will remain until it is Unnecessary Alerts changed and will affect the timing of FCA may provide unnecessary both the Collision Alert and the alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles Tailgating Alert features.

  • Page 293: System

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (69,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-69 Active Emergency Minor brake pedal pulsations or Automatic Collision pedal movement during this time is Preparation (ACP) System Braking System normal and the brake pedal should ACP may help reduce crash continue to be applied as needed.
  • Page 294 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (70,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-70 Driving and Operating Brake Preparation (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop. Warning (Continued) To release the EPB, press the EPB When quickly approaching a vehicle button.

  • Page 295: Alert (Sbza)

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (71,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-71 Automatic Braking can be disabled Side Blind Zone Warning (Continued) or reduced through vehicle Alert (SBZA) personalization. See the Auto or animals. It may not provide...
  • Page 296 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (72,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-72 Driving and Operating SBZA Detection Zones and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. This zone starts at approximately the middle of the vehicle and goes back 5 m (16 ft).
  • Page 297 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (73,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-73 SBZA can be disabled through vehicle, such as a trailer, bicycle, covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For vehicle personalization.

  • Page 298: Warning (Ldw)

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (74,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-74 Driving and Operating Lane Departure side of the seat, depending on the Warning (Continued) lane departure direction. LDW will Warning (LDW) not warn if the turn signal is on in...
  • Page 299 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (75,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-75 The camera sensor may be How the System Works vehicle is traveling at blocked by dirt, snow, or ice. 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. If the...

  • Page 300: Fuel

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (76,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-76 Driving and Operating LDW warnings may occur due to tar Fuel Warning marks, shadows, cracks in the road, Use the recommended fuel for or other road imperfections. This is LDW does not provide a warning proper vehicle maintenance.
  • Page 301 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (77,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-77 If the vehicle has the 2.0L L4 turbo Use of Seasonal Fuels Caution engine, use premium unleaded Use summer and winter fuels in the gasoline with a posted octane rating appropriate season.

  • Page 302: Fuel Additives

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (78,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-78 Driving and Operating performance. The malfunction Filling the Tank Warning (Continued) indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, see your dealer for service. Warning Do not leave the fuel pump unattended.
  • Page 303 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (79,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-79 The vehicle has a capless refueling Warning system and does not have a fuel cap. The filling nozzle must be fully If a fire starts while you are...

  • Page 304: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (80,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-80 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Warning Warning (Continued) Container Attempting to refuel without using Place the container on the the funnel adapter may cause fuel ground.

  • Page 305: Trailer Towing

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (81,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-81 Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Trailer Towing Driving Characteristics Shift the transmission to a lower and Towing Tips gear if the transmission shifts...
  • Page 306 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (82,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-82 Driving and Operating Before starting, check all trailer hitch Warning Warning (Continued) parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, When towing a trailer, exhaust Also adjust the climate tires, and mirrors.
  • Page 307 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (83,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-83 Passing Making Turns If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn out, the arrows on the instrument More passing distance is needed cluster will still flash for turns. It is Caution when towing a trailer.
  • Page 308 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (84,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-84 Driving and Operating When towing at high altitude on Parking on Hills 2. Have someone place chocks steep uphill grades, consider the under the trailer wheels.

  • Page 309: Trailer Towing

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (85,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-85 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is Trailer Towing (With LFX how much the vehicle is used to pull clear of the chocks.

  • Page 310: Trailer Towing

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (86,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-86 Driving and Operating Weight of the Trailer Tongue Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires The tongue load (1) of any trailer is an important weight to measure...

  • Page 311: Towing Equipment

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (87,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Driving and Operating 9-87 Towing Equipment sealed, dirt, water, and deadly Trailer Brakes carbon monoxide (CO) from the Does the trailer have its own Hitches exhaust can get into the vehicle.

  • Page 312: Conversions And Add-Ons

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (88,1) CRC - 9/19/13 9-88 Driving and Operating Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system.

  • Page 313: Vehicle Care

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Shift Engine Compartment Fuse Lock Control Function Block ..... 10-37 Check .

  • Page 314: General Information

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-2 Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement ..10-68 General Information Damage to vehicle components Tire Chains ....10-70...

  • Page 315: Vehicle Checks

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-3 Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service Hood work, use the proper service To open the hood: manual. It tells you much more...
  • Page 316 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-4 Vehicle Care To close the hood: Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then, bring the hood from full open to within 152 mm (6 in) of the closed position.

  • Page 317: Engine Compartment Overview

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 2.0L L4 Engine...
  • Page 318 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-6 Vehicle Care 1. Windshield Washer Fluid 6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on Oil on page 10-8. page 10-24. 7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of 2.
  • Page 319 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-7 3.6L V6 Engine...

  • Page 320: Engine Oil

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-8 Vehicle Care 1. Windshield Washer Fluid 6. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of Following these simple, but Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on View). See Cooling System on important steps will help protect page 10-24.
  • Page 321 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-9 Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil Warning It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to...
  • Page 322 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-10 Vehicle Care See Engine Compartment Overview vehicle should have the dexos1 Caution on page 10-5 for the location of the approved certification mark. This engine oil fill cap.
  • Page 323 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-11 Viscosity Grade Engine Oil Additives/Engine cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your Oil Flushes SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity skin and nails with soap and water, grade for the vehicle.

  • Page 324: Engine Oil Life System

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-12 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System OIL SOON message comes on. See If the system is ever reset accidentally, the oil must be Engine Oil Messages on page 5-48.

  • Page 325: Automatic Transmission

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (13,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-13 2. Press the SEL button and hold If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Automatic Transmission to clear the CHANGE ENGINE SOON message is not on, the...

  • Page 326: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (14,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-14 Vehicle Care procedure is difficult, this should be When to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ done at the dealer. Contact the...
  • Page 327 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (15,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-15 1. Disconnect the outlet duct by 1. Disconnect the outlet duct by loosening the air duct clamp (1). loosening the air duct clamp (1).

  • Page 328: Cooling System

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (16,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-16 Vehicle Care Cooling System Warning The cooling system allows the Operating the engine with the air engine to maintain the correct cleaner/filter off can cause you or working temperature.

  • Page 329: Engine Coolant

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (17,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-17 Warning Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) An electric engine cooling fan Do not run the engine if there is a the engine coolant could require under the hood can start up even leak.
  • Page 330 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (18,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-18 Vehicle Care Gives boiling protection up to The following explains the cooling Warning (Continued) 129°C (265°F), engine system and how to check and add temperature.
  • Page 331 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (19,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-19 coolant disposal. This will help If coolant is visible but the coolant Caution (Continued) protect the environment and your level is not at or above the COLD health.
  • Page 332 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (20,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-20 Vehicle Care If no problem is found, check to see Warning Caution if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If coolant is visible but...
  • Page 333 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (21,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-21 Turn the pressure cap slowly 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off and the surge counterclockwise. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. This...

  • Page 334: Engine Overheating

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (22,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-22 Vehicle Care Engine Overheating Caution Caution The vehicle has an indicator to warn If the pressure cap is not tightly Running the engine without of the engine overheating.
  • Page 335 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (23,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-23 If No Steam Is Coming from 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off Warning (Continued) the road, shift to P (Park) or...

  • Page 336: Washer Fluid

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (24,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-24 Vehicle Care Washer Fluid Adding Washer Fluid Caution (Continued) What to Use Do not mix water with When windshield washer fluid is ready-to-use washer fluid.

  • Page 337: Brakes

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (25,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-25 Brakes Brake pads should be replaced as Caution complete sets. This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc Brake Pedal Travel Continuing to drive with worn-out...

  • Page 338: Brake Fluid

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (26,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-26 Vehicle Care A fluid leak in the brake if the vehicle is to have really good Brake Fluid hydraulic system can also cause braking. The vehicle was designed a low fluid level.
  • Page 339 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (27,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-27 Always clean the brake fluid Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This or others could be burned, and...

  • Page 340: Battery

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (28,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-28 Vehicle Care Battery Warning Warning The battery is in the trunk, behind Do not use a match or flame near Batteries have acid that can burn the trim panel, on the driver side of a vehicle's battery.

  • Page 341: All-Wheel Drive

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (29,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-29 power distribution fuse block, the Extended Storage: Remove the How to Check Lubricant following steps must be performed black, negative ( ) cable from the...

  • Page 342: Starter Switch Check

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (30,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-30 Vehicle Care 2. Drain Plug Starter Switch Check Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off To get an accurate reading, the...

  • Page 343: Function Check

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (31,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-31 Automatic Transmission Be ready to apply the regular Warning (Continued) brake immediately if the vehicle Shift Lock Control begins to move. Function Check and property could be damaged.

  • Page 344: Wiper Blade Replacement

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (32,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-32 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) Caution mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to Allowing the wiper arm to touch P (Park). Then release the...

  • Page 345: Headlamp Aiming

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (33,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-33 Windshield Replacement Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement The windshield is part of the HUD Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement system.

  • Page 346: High Intensity Discharge (Hid) Lighting

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (34,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-34 Vehicle Care High Intensity Discharge LED Lighting (HID) Lighting This vehicle has several LED lamps. For replacement of any LED lighting assembly, contact your dealer.

  • Page 347: Replacement Bulbs

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (35,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-35 To replace one of these bulbs: 6. Push the lamp assembly back Electrical System into position until the release tab 1. Push the lamp assembly (3) locks into place.

  • Page 348: Breakers

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (36,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-36 Vehicle Care Replace a bad fuse with a new one Windshield Wipers Although the circuit is protected of the identical size and rating. from electrical overload, overload...

  • Page 349: Page 10-37, Instrument Panel Fuse

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (37,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-37 To check a fuse, look at the Engine Compartment The vehicle may not be equipped silver-colored band inside the fuse. with all of the fuses and relays...
  • Page 350 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (38,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-38 Vehicle Care Number Usage Not Used Not Used Not Used Body Control Module 6 Not Used Driver Power Seat Not Used Headlamp Washer Relay Not Used...
  • Page 351 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (39,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-39 Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Not Used MSB Driver Body Control Module 7 Passenger Wiper Control Relay Power Seat Sunroof Wiper Speed Relay...
  • Page 352 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (40,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-40 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Engine Control Heated Steering Headlamp High Module Wheel Relay Fuel Heater Steering Starter Column Lock AIR Solenoid Relay...

  • Page 353: Block

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (41,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-41 Number Usage Number Usage Right High Intensity Engine Control Discharge Module Ignition Headlamp Brake Headlamp High Vacuum Pump Left/Right Not Used Horn * Optional...
  • Page 354 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (42,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-42 Vehicle Care To install the end cover, insert the tabs on the back of the cover into the slots in the instrument panel at the points shown. Align the clips...
  • Page 355 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (43,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-43 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Motorized Body Control Sensing Diagnostic Cupholder Module 1 Module/Automatic Occupant Sensing Electric Steering Body Control...

  • Page 356: Rear Compartment Fuse

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (44,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-44 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse J Case Usage Relays Usage Block Fuses Retained Accessory Spare Power/Accessory Spare K605 Logistics Front Heater, K644 Glove Box Release...
  • Page 357 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (45,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-45 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 358 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (46,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-46 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Rear Window Logistics Relay Front Ventilated Defogger Seats Logistics Fuse Glass Break SBZA/LDW/EOCM Rear Window Trailer Connector...
  • Page 359 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (47,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-47 Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Theft Module/ Not Used Trailer Module Universal Garage Not Used Door Lock Security Door Opener/Rain Memory Seat...

  • Page 360: Wheels And Tires

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (48,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-48 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Warning Warning (Continued) Tires Poorly maintained and resulting crash could cause improperly used tires are serious injury. Check all tires Every new GM vehicle has dangerous.

  • Page 361: All-Season Tires

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (49,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-49 All-Season Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) This vehicle may come with all-season tires. These tires are authorized tire service center Worn or old tires can...

  • Page 362: Winter Tires

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (50,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-50 Vehicle Care winter driving conditions, but they With winter tires, there may be tires with a lower speed rating are may not offer the same level of...
  • Page 363 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (51,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-51 damage. To prevent permanent replaced. To maintain the run-flat Warning (Continued) feature, all replacement tires must damage, keep speed below 80 km/h (50 mph). With a light load the be run-flat tires.

  • Page 364: Summer Tires

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (52,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-52 Vehicle Care maximum dry and wet road Caution Caution performance. This special tread and compound will have decreased Neither tire underinflation nor Using liquid sealants can damage...
  • Page 365 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (53,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-53 inflation pressures. The When to Check Caution (Continued) recommended pressure is the Check the tires once a month minimum air pressure needed to Overinflated tires, or tires that or more.

  • Page 366: Tire Pressure For

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (54,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-54 Vehicle Care Remove the valve cap from the Return the valve caps on the Warning (Continued) tire valve stem. Press the tire valve stems to keep out dirt and gauge firmly onto the valve to moisture and prevent leaks.

  • Page 367: Tire Pressure Monitor System

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (55,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-55 Vehicles with 245/40R18 93Y and Tire Pressure Monitor Each tire, including the spare (if 275/35R18 95Y size tires require provided), should be checked...

  • Page 368: Operation

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (56,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-56 Vehicle Care Accordingly, when the low tire Your vehicle has also been wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. pressure telltale illuminates, you...
  • Page 369 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (57,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-57 condition exists. TPMS sensors are warning light comes on, stop as The low tire pressure warning light mounted onto each tire and wheel...
  • Page 370 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (58,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-58 Vehicle Care The TPMS can warn about a low TPMS Malfunction Light and light and DIC message should tire pressure condition but it does go off after the road tire is...
  • Page 371 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (59,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-59 message should go off when the If the TPMS is not functioning The malfunction light and the DIC TPMS sensors are installed and...
  • Page 372 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (60,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-60 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching 5. Press and hold the SEL button 8. Proceed to the passenger side in the center of the five-way DIC...

  • Page 373: Tire Rotation

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (61,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-61 There is cord or fabric 11. Press ENGINE START/STOP Tire Rotation showing through the tire's to turn the ignition off. If the vehicle has non-directional rubber.
  • Page 374 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (62,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-62 Vehicle Care rotation, check the wheel alignment. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10-63 and Wheel Replacement on page 10-68. Directional tires should not be rotated.

  • Page 375: When It Is Time For New Tires

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (63,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-63 Adjust the front and rear tires to Lightly coat the center of the Warning the recommended inflation wheel hub with wheel bearing pressure on the Tire and...
  • Page 376 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (64,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-64 Vehicle Care The rubber in tires ages over time. Vehicle Storage This also applies to the spare tire, Tires age when stored normally if the vehicle has one, even if it is mounted on a parked vehicle.

  • Page 377: Buying New Tires

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (65,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-65 Buying New Tires vehicle, including brake system Braking and handling performance, ride and handling, performance may be adversely GM has developed and matched...
  • Page 378 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (66,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-66 Vehicle Care tire's maximum speed capability Warning Warning when using winter tires with a lower speed rating. Tires could explode during Mixing tires of different sizes improper service.

  • Page 379: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (67,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-67 Vehicles that have a tire Different Size Tires and Warning (Continued) pressure monitoring system Wheels could give an inaccurate A tire and/or wheel could fail...

  • Page 380: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (68,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-68 Vehicle Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Wheel Replacement Warning Balance Replace any wheel that is bent, If different sized wheels are used, cracked, or badly rusted or...
  • Page 381 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (69,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-69 Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Used Replacement Wheels Caution nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors with new Warning The wrong wheel can also cause GM original equipment parts.

  • Page 382: Tire Chains

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (70,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-70 Vehicle Care Tire Chains Warning (Continued) Caution Warning If the vehicle is equipped with a traction device only if its tire size other than P245/40R18,...

  • Page 383: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (71,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-71 leak out slowly. See Tires on very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake Caution (Continued) to a stop, well off the road, page 10-48 for additional information.

  • Page 384: Jump Starting

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (72,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-72 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) For more information about the They contain gas that can vehicle battery, see Battery on vehicle warranty. Trying to start explode or ignite.
  • Page 385 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (73,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-73 2. Good Battery Negative Terminal The positive jump start connection 2. Position the two vehicles so that for the discharged battery is under a they are not touching.
  • Page 386 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (74,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-74 Vehicle Care 4. Set the ignition to OFF. Turn off Warning Warning (Continued) all lights and accessories in both vehicles, except the hazard Using a match near a battery can Battery fluid contains acid that warning flashers if needed.
  • Page 387 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (75,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-75 5. Connect one end of the red 9. Start the engine in the vehicle Caution (Continued) positive (+) cable to the remote with the good battery and run...

  • Page 388: Towing The Vehicle

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (76,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-76 Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed Carefully open the cover in the car carrier. A wheel lift tow truck fascia by using the small notch that could damage the vehicle.
  • Page 389 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (77,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-77 What is the distance that will be two most common types of Dinghy Towing traveled? Some vehicles have recreational vehicle towing are restrictions on how far and how known as dinghy towing and dolly long they can tow.
  • Page 390 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (78,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-78 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing Use the following procedure to dolly Caution (Continued) tow a rear-wheel-drive vehicle from (Rear-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) the rear: damaged. The repairs would not 1.

  • Page 391: Appearance Care

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (79,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-79 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly Appearance Care following the manufacturer instructions. Exterior Care 7. Release the parking brake only Locks after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing Locks are lubricated at the factory.
  • Page 392 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (80,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-80 Vehicle Care If using an automatic car wash, Caution Caution follow the car wash instructions. The windshield wiper and rear window Do not use petroleum-based, Avoid using high-pressure wiper, if equipped, must be off.
  • Page 393 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (81,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-81 Finish Care Occasional hand waxing or mild To keep the paint finish looking new, polishing should be done to remove keep the vehicle garaged or Application of aftermarket clearcoat residue from the paint finish.
  • Page 394 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (82,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-82 Vehicle Care Use a cleaning solution Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Do not use any of the following on approved for aluminum. Some lamp covers: Lenses, Emblems, Decals and...
  • Page 395 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (83,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-83 Air Intakes Replace the wiper blades if they are Caution worn or damaged. Damage can be Clear debris from the air intakes, caused by extreme dusty...
  • Page 396 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (84,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-84 Vehicle Care Tires Wheels and Trim Aluminum Caution or Chrome Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires. Use a soft, clean cloth with mild To avoid surface damage, do not soap and water to clean the wheels.
  • Page 397 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (85,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-85 Steering, Suspension, and silicone grease on weatherstrips Original manufacturer replacement with a clean cloth will make them parts will provide the corrosion Chassis Components...

  • Page 398: Interior Care

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (86,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-86 Vehicle Care Interior Care Your dealer may have products for To prevent damage, do not clean the interior using the following cleaning the interior. Use cleaners...
  • Page 399 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (87,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-87 streaks and attracts dirt. Do not Coated Moldings Caution use solutions that contain strong Coated moldings should be cleaned. or caustic soap. To prevent scratching, never use...
  • Page 400 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (88,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-88 Vehicle Care For solid soils, remove as much 4. Continue gently rubbing the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces as possible prior to vacuuming. soiled area until there is no...
  • Page 401 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (89,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-89 Do not use cleaners that increase Caution Caution gloss, especially on the instrument panel. Reflected glare can decrease Do not attach a device with a...

  • Page 402: Floor Mats

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (90,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-90 Vehicle Care Cargo Cover and Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. Convenience Net The original equipment floor Warning Wash with warm water and mild mats were designed for your detergent.
  • Page 403 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (91,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Vehicle Care 10-91 Use only a single floor mat on Removing and Replacing the 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor the driver side. mat retainer openings over the...
  • Page 404 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (92,1) CRC - 9/19/13 10-92 Vehicle Care NOTES...

  • Page 405: Service And Maintenance

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working Maintenance condition, improves fuel economy, Caution and reduces vehicle emissions for better air quality.
  • Page 406 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/19/13 11-2 Service and Maintenance Are driven on reasonable road At your dealer, you can be certain Rotation of New Tires surfaces within legal driving that you will receive the highest Tire rotation is not recommended if limits.

  • Page 407: Maintenance Schedule

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Engine cooling system Maintenance Your dealer has trained service inspection. Visual inspection of technicians who will perform this Schedule hoses, pipes, fittings, and work and reset the system.
  • Page 408 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/19/13 11-4 Service and Maintenance Tire wear inspection. See Tire Steering and suspension Restraint system component Inspection on page 10-61. inspection. Visual inspection for check. See Safety System damaged, loose, or missing Check on page 3-25.
  • Page 409 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Service and Maintenance 11-5 At Each Fuel Stop Once a Year cracks, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of the gas Engine oil level check. See See Starter Switch Check on strut.
  • Page 410 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 9/19/13 11-6 Service and Maintenance Evaporative control system Replacement may also be pressure water can overcome inspection. Check all fuel and needed if you notice reduced air...
  • Page 411 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Engine drive belts inspection for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage (or every 10 years, whichever occurs first). Replace, if needed. Replace brake fluid (or every 10 years, whichever occurs first).

  • Page 412: Lubricants, And Parts

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 9/19/13 11-8 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.

  • Page 413: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Service and Maintenance 11-9 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 414 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 9/19/13 11-10 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 415: Maintenance Records

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Service and Maintenance 11-11 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 416 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 9/19/13 11-12 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...

  • Page 417: Technical Data

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification seen through the windshield from outside. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Vehicle Identification Parts labels and certificates of title...
  • Page 418 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/19/13 12-2 Technical Data Service Parts Identification Label This label, on the spare tire cover, has the following information: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Model designation. Paint information.

  • Page 419: Vehicle Data

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Technical Data 12-3 Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-8 for more information.
  • Page 420 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/19/13 12-4 Technical Data 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 421: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Technical Data 12-5 Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.0L L4 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine...
  • Page 422 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 9/19/13 12-6 Technical Data NOTES...

  • Page 423: Customer Information

    Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Vehicle Data Some modules may also store data about how the vehicle is operated, Recording and Information such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed.
  • Page 424 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/19/13 13-2 Customer Information designed to record data related to These data can help provide a To read data recorded by an EDR, vehicle dynamics and safety...
  • Page 425 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/19/13 Customer Information 13-3 required by law. Data that GM Radio Frequency collects or receives may also be Identification (RFID) used for GM research needs or may...
  • Page 426 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/19/13 13-4 Customer Information NOTES...
  • Page 427 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 9/19/13 Black plate (1,1) INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Armrest Storage ....4-3 What Makes an Airbag...
  • Page 428 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 9/19/13 Black plate (2,1) INDEX Brake Cleaning Parking, Electric ....9-34 Exterior Care ....10-79 Capacities and System Warning Light .
  • Page 429 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 9/19/13 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Cruise Control ....9-41 Drive Systems Light ......5-35 All-Wheel Drive .
  • Page 430 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 9/19/13 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Engine (cont'd) Filter, Fuses Drive Belt Routing ... .12-5 Engine Air Cleaner ..10-14 Engine Compartment Exhaust .
  • Page 431 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 9/19/13 Black plate (5,1) INDEX High-Speed Operation ..10-54 Highway Hypnosis ....9-8 Halogen Bulbs .
  • Page 432 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 9/19/13 Black plate (6,1) INDEX Lamps (cont'd) Lights Locks Messages ....5-50 Airbag Readiness ... . .5-20 Automatic Door .
  • Page 433 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 9/19/13 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Messages Mirrors Airbag System ....5-55 Automatic Dimming Engine ......10-8 Battery Voltage and Rearview .
  • Page 434 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 9/19/13 Black plate (8,1) INDEX Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-35 Rearview Mirrors Retained Accessory Personalization Automatic Dimming ...2-23 Power (RAP) ....9-23 Vehicle .
  • Page 435 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 9/19/13 Black plate (9,1) INDEX Safety Belts (cont'd) Service ......8-11 StabiliTrak Reminders .
  • Page 436 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 9/19/13 Black plate (10,1) i-10 INDEX System Tires (cont'd) Trip Odometer ....5-16 Wheel Alignment and Tire Active Emergency Braking .
  • Page 437 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 9/19/13 Black plate (11,1) INDEX i-11 Winter Tires ....10-50 Wiper Blade Replacement ..10-32 Warning Brake System Light .
  • Page 438 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 9/19/13 Black plate (12,1) i-12 INDEX NOTES...

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