Page 1 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (1,1) 2012 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual Keys, Doors, and Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving and Operating ..8-1 Windows ....1-1 Indicators .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 2012 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual Service and Maintenance . . . 10-1 General Information ..10-1 Maintenance Schedule ..10-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts .
Page 3 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Introduction Please refer to the purchase WARNING documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of These mean there is something the features found on your vehicle. that could hurt you or other Keep this manual in the vehicle for people.
Page 4: Index
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (4,1) Introduction Symbols Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols : Fuses The vehicle has components and that may be found on the vehicle labels that use symbols instead of : Headlamp High/Low-Beam and what they mean.
Page 5: Windows
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Central Door Unlocking Exterior Mirrors System ..... 1-18 Convex Mirrors .
Page 6: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (2,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks WARNING Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous for many WARNING reasons; children or others could Leaving children in a vehicle with be badly injured or even killed.
Page 7 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Key Access Keyless Access Keyless Access This key is used for the driver door, This key, located inside the keyless If the vehicle has the Keyless ignition, and glove box.
Page 8: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (4,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows This vehicle may have the Key Remote Keyless Entry Access System or a Keyless Access (RKE) System System. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key...
Page 9: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation (Key Access)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry (Lock): Press to lock all the (Remote Trunk Release): doors. When the doors are locked, Press and hold for about (RKE) System Operation the fuel door will also be locked.
Page 10 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (6,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle comes with two Any lost or stolen transmitters transmitters. Each transmitter no longer work once the new will have a number on top of it, transmitter is programmed.
Page 11: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation (Keyless Access)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry To access the rear doors first, pull It does not matter how far away that one transmitter is from the vehicle. the rear door handle once to unlock...
Page 12 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (8,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows access transmitter, see Remote (Remote Start): Press to Door Lock Feedback under Vehicle operate the remote start feature. Personalization on page 4 51. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 1 12 for additional information.
Page 13 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle comes with two Programming with a Recognized Transmitter transmitters. Each transmitter will have a number on top of it, A new transmitter can be 1 or 2 .
Page 14 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (10,1) 1-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows 7. A beep sounds once the Programming without a 3. Insert the vehicle key into the Recognized Transmitter transmitter is programmed. key lock cylinder located on the The DIC displays READY driver door.
Page 15 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 1-11 10. Repeat Steps 7, 8 and 9. electronic key number. Up to Starting the Vehicle with a four transmitters can be Low Transmitter Battery 11. The DIC reads LEARN DELAY programmed.
Page 16: Remote Vehicle Start
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (12,1) 1-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement 2. Separate the transmitter with a Remote Vehicle Start flat, thin object inserted into the When replacing the This vehicle may have a remote...
Page 17 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 1-13 Laws in some local communities Starting the Engine Using Extending Engine Run Time Remote Start may restrict the use of remote To extend the engine run time by starters.
Page 18: Door Locks (Sedan)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (14,1) 1-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows A maximum of two remote starts or Conditions in Which Remote Start Door Locks (Sedan) Will Not Work remote start attempts are allowed between ignition cycles.
Page 19 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 1-15 From the outside, use the key, If the windows are down and the WARNING (Continued) doors are locked, do not reach in or press the lock or unlock button on...
Page 20: Door Locks (Coupe)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (16,1) 1-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Locks (Coupe) From the outside, press WARNING (Continued) on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (RKE). WARNING Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be Unlocked doors can be unable to get out.
Page 21 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 1-17 With the RKE transmitter within If the vehicle has lost battery power, range, grip the door handle the driver door can be opened sensor (A). See Remote Keyless manually.
Page 22: Central Door Unlocking
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (18,1) 1-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Central Door Unlocking Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks System With this feature, you can delay the For vehicles with an automatic actual locking of the doors.
Page 23: Lockout Protection
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 1-19 Lockout Protection Safety Locks To set the locks: 1. Insert the key into the security If the power door lock switch is The vehicle has rear door security...
Page 24: Doors
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (20,1) 1-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Trunk Lock Release WARNING (Continued) Trunk If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open: WARNING Close all of the windows.
Page 25 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 1-21 With the Keyless Access System, On vehicles with a split folding Rear-Seat Pass Through rear seat: the trunk can be opened by the If the vehicle has the rear seat-pass trunk release button located above 1.
Page 26: Vehicle Security
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (22,1) 1-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Emergency Trunk Release The emergency trunk release Vehicle Security handle is only intended to aid a Handle This vehicle has theft-deterrent person trapped in a latched trunk, features;...
Page 27 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 1-23 Arming the System The theft-deterrent system will not How to Detect a Tamper activate if the doors are locked with Condition To arm the system: the key or the manual door lock.
Page 28: Immobilizer Operation
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (24,1) 1-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Immobilizer Operation If the engine still does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs (Key Access) service. If the vehicle does start, the first key may be damaged.
Page 29: Immobilizer Operation
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 1-25 3. After the engine has started, Immobilizer Operation One or more keyless access turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and transmitters can be matched to the (Keyless Access) remove the key.
Page 30: Exterior Mirrors
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (26,1) 1-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the ignition control knob still does Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors not rotate with the other transmitter, the vehicle needs service. If the Convex Mirrors ignition control knob does rotate, the first transmitter may be faulty.
Page 31: Folding Mirrors
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 1-27 Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Foldaway Interior Mirrors Mirrors Automatic Dimming Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: Rearview Mirror The mirrors are obstructed while folding.
Page 32: Windows
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (28,1) 1-28 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows Power Windows WARNING WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with Leaving children, helpless adults, the keys is dangerous for many or pets in a vehicle with the reasons.
Page 33 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 1-29 Express-Down/Up Windows Express Window Anti Pinch Override Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and WARNING lowered all the way without holding the switch.
Page 34 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (30,1) 1-30 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming the Power 3. Pull the power window switch Window Lockout up until the window is fully Windows closed. If the battery on the vehicle has 4.
Page 35: Sun Visors
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 1-31 Sun Visors Roof Express-Open: To open the sunshade, fully press and release the rear of the switch (A). Sunroof The sunshade will automatically If the vehicle has a power sunroof it open.
Page 36 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (32,1) 1-32 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express-Close: To close the Anti-Pinch Feature sunroof, fully press and release the If an object is in the path of the front of the switch (B). The sunroof sunroof/sunshade when it is will automatically close.
Page 37 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belts Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..... 2-35 Safety Belts .
Page 38: Seats And Restraints
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (2,1) Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted...
Page 39: Active Head Restraints
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Front Seats To adjust a manual seat: The vehicle's rear seats have head Seat Adjustment restraints in the outboard seating positions, but they are not adjustable.
Page 40: Easy Entry Seat
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (4,1) Seats and Restraints Easy Entry Seat On coupe models, the front seats WARNING can be moved out of the way to (Coupe Models Only) make it easier to get in and out of If either seatback is not locked, the rear seat.
Page 41: Power Seat Adjustment
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Seats and Restraints Raise or lower the front or rear Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the horizontal control up or down.
Page 42 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (6,1) Seats and Restraints Power Lumbar Side Bolster To adjust the lumbar support, To adjust the side bolster support, if equipped: if equipped: Press and hold the top of Press the top or bottom of...
Page 43: Thigh Support Adjustment
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Seats and Restraints Thigh Support Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) Adjustment WARNING For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the Sitting in a reclined position when seatback upright. Then sit well...
Page 44 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (8,1) Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks To recline a manual seatback: To return the seatback to the upright position: WARNING 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the...
Page 45: Memory Seats
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Seats 1: Saves and recalls for driver 1. 2: Saves and recalls for driver 2. (Exit Button): Moves the driver seat and/or power steering column to the exit position.
Page 46 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (10,1) 2-10 Seats and Restraints The vehicle comes with two Remote Automatic Entry Recall Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters. If entry/exit recall is programmed Each transmitter has a number memory button.
Page 47 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Seats and Restraints 2-11 For vehicles with Remote If entry/exit recall is programmed on Steps 2 and 3 are intended to reflect Keyless Access, automatic exit that the vehicle has been moved.
Page 48: Heated And Ventilated Front
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (12,1) 2-12 Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated (Heated Seat): Press to heat the seat. Front Seats (Ventilated Seat): If available, press to ventilate the seat. WARNING Press the button once for the If you cannot feel temperature highest setting.
Page 49: Rear Seats
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Seats and Restraints 2-13 Remote Start Heated Seats Rear Seats See Trunk on page 1 20 for more information. During a remote start, the heated Notice: Folding a rear seat with...
Page 50: Safety Belts
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (14,1) 2-14 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual It is extremely dangerous to describes how to use safety belts ride in a cargo area, inside or properly.
Page 51: How To Wear Safety Belts
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Seats and Restraints 2-15 When you wear a safety belt, you Q: If my vehicle has airbags, How to Wear Safety Belts and the vehicle slow down together. why should I have to wear...
Page 52: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (16,1) 2-16 Seats and Restraints There are important things to know belt. If you slid under it, the belt Lap-Shoulder Belt about wearing a safety belt properly. would apply force on your All seating positions in the vehicle abdomen.
Page 53 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Seats and Restraints 2-17 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster later in this section for use and important safety information.
Page 54 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (18,1) 2-18 Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners (Sedan) This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard The vehicle may have a shoulder occupants. Although the safety...
Page 55 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Seats and Restraints 2-19 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer.
Page 56 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (20,1) 2-20 Seats and Restraints WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
Page 57: Safety Belt Use During
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Seats and Restraints 2-21 To remove and store the comfort Safety Belt Extender guide, squeeze the belt edges If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten together so that the safety belt around you, you should use it.
Page 58: Safety System Check
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (22,1) 2-22 Seats and Restraints Safety System Check Safety Belt Care WARNING (Continued) Now and then, check that the safety Keep belts clean and dry. belt reminder light, safety belts, crash. To help make sure the...
Page 59: Airbag System
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Seats and Restraints 2-23 Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: AIRBAG will appear on the middle The vehicle has the following...
Page 60 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (24,1) 2-24 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag an eye, anyone who is up...
Page 61: Where Are The Airbags
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Seats and Restraints 2-25 Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, The right front passenger frontal Passenger Side Similar airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. The seat-mounted side impact...
Page 62: When Should An Airbag
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (26,1) 2-26 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag WARNING Inflate? If something is between an Frontal airbags are designed to occupant and an airbag, the inflate in moderate to severe frontal...
Page 63 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Seats and Restraints 2-27 Frontal airbags may inflate at Thresholds can also vary with Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are intended to different crash speeds. For specific vehicle design.
Page 64: What Makes An Airbag
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (28,1) 2-28 Seats and Restraints In any particular crash, no one What Makes an Airbag How Does an Airbag can say whether an airbag should Inflate? Restrain? have inflated simply because of the...
Page 65: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Seats and Restraints 2-29 Rollover capable roof-rail airbags What Will You See after WARNING are designed to help contain the an Airbag Inflates? head and chest of occupants in the...
Page 66 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (30,1) 2-30 Seats and Restraints The vehicle has a crash sensing The vehicle has a feature that may WARNING (Continued) and diagnostic module which automatically unlock the doors, records information after a...
Page 67: Passenger Sensing
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Seats and Restraints 2-31 Passenger Sensing check is complete, either the symbol According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly for on or the symbol for off will be System visible.
Page 68 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (32,1) 2-32 Seats and Restraints When the passenger sensing WARNING WARNING (Continued) system has turned off the outboard front passenger frontal airbag, the A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child...
Page 69 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Seats and Restraints 2-33 frontal airbag, depending upon If the On Indicator is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the the person s seating posture Child Restraint and body build.
Page 70 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (34,1) 2-34 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator is Lit for an If this happens, use the following Additional Factors Affecting steps to allow the system to detect Adult-Size Occupant...
Page 71: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Seats and Restraints 2-35 A wet seat can affect the If the passenger seat gets wet, dry Servicing the performance of the passenger the seat immediately. If the airbag Airbag-Equipped Vehicle sensing system.
Page 72: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (36,1) 2-36 Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the In addition, the vehicle has a If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different passenger sensing system for Airbag-Equipped Vehicle the right front passenger...
Page 73: Airbag System Check
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Seats and Restraints 2-37 Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need See your dealer for service.
Page 74: Child Restraints
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (38,1) 2-38 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Use a booster seat with a Q: What is the proper way to lap-shoulder belt until the child wear safety belts? passes the fit test below:...
Page 75 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Seats and Restraints 2-39 In a crash, children who are not WARNING (Continued) buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be The child could move too far thrown out of the vehicle.
Page 76: Infants And Young
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (40,1) 2-40 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should Children have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Everyone in a vehicle needs...
Page 77 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Seats and Restraints 2-41 For most basic types of child WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing must secure a forward-facing and shoulders. Infants should...
Page 78: Child Restraint Systems
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (42,1) 2-42 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child restraint (A) Rear Facing Infant Seat...
Page 79 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Seats and Restraints 2-43 Securing an Add-On Child See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Securing the Child Within the Children (LATCH System) on Restraint in the Vehicle Child Restraint page 2 45 for more information.
Page 80: Where To Put The Restraint
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (44,1) 2-44 Seats and Restraints Where to Put the WARNING WARNING (Continued) Restraint A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child According to accident statistics, restraint can be seriously restraints in a rear seat, even if...
Page 81: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Seats and Restraints 2-45 Depending on where you place the Lower Anchors and In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint and the size of the...
Page 82 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (46,1) 2-46 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached.
Page 83 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (47,1) Seats and Restraints 2-47 The top tether anchors for are under the tether covers, on the rear seatback filler panel. Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of...
Page 84 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (48,1) 2-48 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Notice: Do not let the LATCH WARNING (Continued) attachments rub against the Designed for the LATCH vehicle s safety belts. This may...
Page 85 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (49,1) Seats and Restraints 2-49 Refer to your child restraint 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. to your child restraint instructions and the 1.1.
Page 86: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (50,1) 2-50 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Page 87 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (51,1) Seats and Restraints 2-51 5. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and...
Page 88: Securing Child Restraints
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (52,1) 2-52 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Front Passenger Seat) A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints This vehicle has airbags. A rear restraint can be seriously injured...
Page 89 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (53,1) Seats and Restraints 2-53 If the child restraint has the LATCH You will be using the lap-shoulder system, see Lower Anchors and belt to secure the child restraint in Tethers for Children (LATCH this position.
Page 90 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (54,1) 2-54 Seats and Restraints 6. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Page 91: Storage
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..3-1 Glove Box ....3-1 Cupholders .
Page 92: Additional Storage Features
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (2,1) Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage Features Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net in the rear of the vehicle. Put small loads behind the net. It can also be positioned into an envelope style to hold smaller items.
Page 93: Instruments And Controls
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Instruments and Controls Instruments and Warning Lights, Gauges, and Brake System Warning Light ..... . . 4-25...
Page 94 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (2,1) Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Ride Control System Messages ....4-45 Vehicle Messages ... 4-36 Airbag System Messages .
Page 95: Instrument Panel Overview
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Overview CTS Shown, CTS V Similar...
Page 96 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (4,1) Instruments and Controls A. Air Vents on page 7 6. Navigation Display Brightness R. Data Link Connector (DLC) Control (If Equipped). See (Out of View). See Malfunction B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Navigation System Manual.
Page 97: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Instruments and Controls Controls Power Tilt Wheel Steering Wheel Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment For vehicles with the power tilt wheel, the control is on the left side Some audio steering wheel controls of the steering column.
Page 98: Heated Steering Wheel
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (6,1) Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Horn (Previous/Next): Press to go to the previous or next The vehicle may be equipped with a Press on the steering wheel radio station stored as a favorite, heated steering wheel.
Page 99 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Instruments and Controls (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Rainsense Turn the band on the wiper For a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the lever to adjust the sensitivity. For vehicles with Rainsense, a...
Page 100: Headlamp Washer
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (8,1) Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer See Washer Fluid on page 9 25 for Headlamp Washer information on filling the windshield For vehicles with headlamp washers washer fluid reservoir. WARNING they clear debris from the headlamp If the headlamps are on while the lenses.
Page 101: Compass
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Instruments and Controls Press the washer button at the end Compass To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: of the windshield wiper lever to The vehicle may have a compass in wash the headlamps.
Page 102 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (10,1) 4-10 Instruments and Controls 3. Press the set/reset button to It is suggested to calibrate away To calibrate the compass, use the from tall buildings, utility wires, following procedure: scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone.
Page 103: Clock
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Instruments and Controls 4-11 2. Press the vehicle information Clock Power Outlets button until PRESS The analog clock is on the Accessory power outlets can be CALIBRATE COMPASS instrument panel above the radio.
Page 104: Cigarette Lighter
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (12,1) 4-12 Instruments and Controls Certain electrical accessories Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays may not be compatible with the The vehicle may have a cigarette The vehicle may have two accessory power outlet and could lighter.
Page 105: Indicators
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Instruments and Controls 4-13 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 106: Instrument Cluster
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (14,1) 4-14 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster...
Page 107 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Instruments and Controls 4-15 CTS-V...
Page 108: Speedometer
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (16,1) 4-16 Instruments and Controls Speedometer If the vehicle needs a new odometer Tachometer installed, it must be set to the The speedometer shows the The tachometer displays the engine mileage total of the old odometer.
Page 109: Fuel Gauge
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Instruments and Controls 4-17 Fuel Gauge Normal operation of the fuel gauge Boost Gauge includes: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.
Page 110: Engine Speed Limiter
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (18,1) 4-18 Instruments and Controls Engine Speed Limiter Engine Oil Pressure A reading outside the normal operating range may be caused by Gauge This feature prevents the engine a dangerously low oil level or some...
Page 111: Gauge
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Instruments and Controls 4-19 Engine Coolant Under some driving conditions, If the gauge pointer reaches the including those listed below, it is warning area or the shaded Temperature Gauge normal for the temperature to rise...
Page 112: Safety Belt Reminders
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (20,1) 4-20 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder on if an object is put on the seat...
Page 113: Passenger Airbag Status
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Instruments and Controls 4-21 Passenger Airbag Status start, and it is being used to start the vehicle from a distance, you Indicator may not see the system check. Then, after several more seconds,...
Page 114: Charging System Light
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (22,1) 4-22 Instruments and Controls If, after several seconds, both status Charging System Light If a short distance must be driven indicator lights remain on, or if there with the light on, be sure to turn off...
Page 115 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Instruments and Controls 4-23 Notice: If the vehicle is This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: continually driven with this light on, the emission controls might...
Page 116 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (24,1) 4-24 Instruments and Controls Light On Steady: An emission changed into gear, misfiring, Emissions Inspection and control system malfunction has hesitation on acceleration, Maintenance Programs been detected on the vehicle.
Page 117: Brake System Warning
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Instruments and Controls 4-25 The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning When the ignition is on, the brake inspection if: system warning light also comes on Light when the parking brake is set.
Page 118: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (26,1) 4-26 Instruments and Controls For vehicles with the Electric Park If it does not come on then, have it Antilock Brake System Brake (EPB), this red brake status fixed so it will be ready to warn if...
Page 119: Up-Shift Light
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Instruments and Controls 4-27 ® If this happens, start the engine Up-Shift Light StabiliTrak OFF Light again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service.
Page 120: Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (28,1) 4-28 Instruments and Controls Traction Control System If the indicator/warning light is on If the light comes on and stays on and flashing, the TCS and/or the while driving, the vehicle may have ®...
Page 121: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Instruments and Controls 4-29 When the Light Is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through This indicates that one or more of the engine properly.
Page 122: High-Beam On Light
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (30,1) 4-30 Instruments and Controls If the light stays on and the engine High-Beam On Light The light goes out when the fog does not start, there could be a lamps are turned off. See Front Fog...
Page 123: Lamps On Reminder
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Instruments and Controls 4-31 Lamps On Reminder Information Displays DIC Operation and Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you the status of many of your This light comes on whenever the vehicle's systems.
Page 124 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (32,1) 4-32 Instruments and Controls Trip/Fuel Display Menu Items Fuel Range (Vehicle Information): Press this button to scroll through the This display shows the approximate (Trip/Fuel): The following vehicle information displays.
Page 125 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Instruments and Controls 4-33 If the vehicle is low on fuel, To turn on the timer, press the AVG (Average) Speed set/reset button until the timer the Fuel Level Low message This display shows the average displays.
Page 126 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (34,1) 4-34 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Information Display The Oil Life must be reset after When the URPA system is turned each oil change. It does not reset off and the vehicle is shifted out of Menu Items itself.
Page 127 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Instruments and Controls 4-35 If a low tire pressure condition is Side Blind Zone Alert Trans (Transmission) Temp (Temperature) (CTS-V Only) detected by the system while If your vehicle has the Side Blind...
Page 128: Vehicle Messages
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (36,1) 4-36 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and BATTERY VOLTS LOW Charging Messages This message displays when the Messages displayed on the DIC electrical system is charging less indicate the status of the vehicle or...
Page 129: Brake System Messages
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Instruments and Controls 4-37 The normal battery voltage range is Brake System Messages PRESS BRAKE TO START 11.5 to 15.5 volts. Monitor battery ENGINE (AUTOMATIC PARK BRAKE RELEASED voltage on the DIC by pressing the...
Page 130: Compass Messages
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (38,1) 4-38 Instruments and Controls SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM without first pressing the brake pedal. See the electric parking This message displays if there is a This message displays, while the brake information under Parking problem with the brake system.
Page 131: Cruise Control Messages
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Instruments and Controls 4-39 Cruise Control Messages LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN Engine Cooling System Messages This message displays when the CRUISE SET TO driver side rear door is not closed...
Page 132: Engine Oil Messages
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (40,1) 4-40 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED Engine Oil Messages This message clears itself after 10 seconds, until the next ignition IDLE ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON cycle. See Engine Oil on page 9 9 Notice: If you drive the vehicle for additional information.
Page 133: Engine Power Messages
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Instruments and Controls 4-41 Stop the vehicle immediately, as The vehicle may be driven at a Key and Lock Messages engine damage can result from reduced speed while this message...
Page 134 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (42,1) 4-42 Instruments and Controls ELECTRONIC KEY NOT Try moving the keyless access transmitter away from these DETECTED devices when starting the If the vehicle has the keyless vehicle. In addition, PDA devices...
Page 135 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Instruments and Controls 4-43 ELECTRONIC KEY NOT LEARN DELAY ACTIVE PRESS START CONTROL TO DETECTED RESTART WAIT XX MIN (MINUTES) LEARN KEYS ALLOWED If the vehicle has the keyless If the vehicle has the keyless...
Page 136: Lamp Messages
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (44,1) 4-44 Instruments and Controls REPLACE BATTERY IN SERVICE KEYLESS START AUTOMATIC LIGHT REMOTE KEY SYSTEM CONTROL ON This message displays when the If the vehicle has the keyless This message displays when the...
Page 137: Ride Control System
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Instruments and Controls 4-45 PARKING ASSIST OFF SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. ALERT SYSTEM After the vehicle has been started, The vehicle does not need service.
Page 138 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (46,1) 4-46 Instruments and Controls To reset the warning message, turn SERVICE POWER STEERING your dealer as soon as possible. ® the ignition off and then back on See StabiliTrak System on This message displays if a problem again after 30 seconds.
Page 139 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (47,1) Instruments and Controls 4-47 If the stability system takes STABILITRAK STABILITRAK OFF longer than usual to complete its COMPETITIVE MODE This message displays when you diagnostic checks due to driving...
Page 140: Airbag System Messages
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (48,1) 4-48 Instruments and Controls SUSPENSION MODE TOUR Anti-theft Alarm System START ABORTED BY THEFT (CTS-V ONLY) DETERRENT Messages This message will be displayed This message displays if there is a...
Page 141: Tire Messages
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (49,1) Instruments and Controls 4-49 Have the climate control system comes on and stays on, there may The low tire pressure warning light serviced by your dealer if you notice be a problem with the TPMS.
Page 142: Transmission Messages
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (50,1) 4-50 Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages SERVICE TRANSMISSION SPORT MODE This message displays when there This message displays when DIFFERENTIAL HOT, REDUCE is a problem with the vehicle's the vehicle is in sport mode.
Page 143: Washer Fluid Messages
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (51,1) Instruments and Controls 4-51 SPEED LIMITED TO Vehicle Entering the Feature XXX KM/H (MPH) Settings Menu Personalization This message displays when the 1. Turn the ignition on. vehicle speed is limited to 128 km/h...
Page 144 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (52,1) 4-52 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until Francais: All messages will appear Auto Door Lock in French. the Press To Display In English This feature allows you to select screen appears on the DIC display.
Page 145 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (53,1) Instruments and Controls 4-53 No Change: No change will be All At Off (default on Manual You will not receive feedback Transmission): All of the doors will when locking the vehicle with the made to this feature.
Page 146 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (54,1) 4-54 Instruments and Controls Horn Only: The horn will sound on vehicle with the transmitter if the To select a setting, press the doors are open. See Remote set/reset button while the desired the second press of the lock button on the transmitter.
Page 147: Lighting
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (55,1) Instruments and Controls 4-55 No Change: No change will be On (default): If it is dark enough Factory Settings outside, the exterior lights will turn made to this feature. The current This feature allows you to set all of setting will remain.
Page 148 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (56,1) 4-56 Instruments and Controls Keyless Locking without an authorized keyless Press the customization button until access transmitter, however, will not Keyless Locking appears on the If the vehicle has the keyless be able to open the door, even with DIC display.
Page 149 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (57,1) Instruments and Controls 4-57 Keyless Unlock feature. Then press the menu Chime Volume up/down button to scroll through If the vehicle has the keyless This feature allows you to select the the following settings.
Page 150 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (58,1) 4-58 Instruments and Controls Entry/Exit Recall rearward a certain distance, and the Entry/Exit Recall On (Vehicles steering column to move full up and with Power Tilt Steering Wheel): If the vehicle has this feature, it full forward, if equipped.
Page 151 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (59,1) Instruments and Controls 4-59 Entry/Exit Steering Only: Easy Exiting the Feature Exit will automatically move the Settings Menu steering column to a full up and The feature settings menu will be...
Page 152 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (60,1) 4-60 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 153: Exterior Lighting
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Lighting Lighting Turn and Lane-Change Exterior Lighting Signals ..... . 5-5 Front Fog Lamps .
Page 154: Exterior Lamps Off
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (2,1) Lighting Headlamp High/ Flash-to-Pass (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the Low-Beam Changer This feature allows the high-beam following: headlamps to be used to signal the Push the turn signal/lane change...
Page 155: Automatic Headlamp
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Lighting Automatic Headlamp If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp System system will come on immediately. Once the vehicle leaves the garage, When it is dark enough outside, the...
Page 156: Adaptive Forward Lighting (Afl)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (4,1) Lighting Adaptive Forward Headlamp Leveling Hazard Warning Flashers Lighting (AFL) Control The Adaptive Forward Lighting The headlamp leveling is controlled System (AFL) pivots the headlamps automatically, depending on the horizontally to provide greater load the vehicle is carrying.
Page 157: Turn And Lane-Change
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Lighting Turn and Lane-Change The lever returns to its starting Front Fog Lamps position when it is released. Signals If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out.
Page 158: Rear Fog Lamps
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (6,1) Lighting Rear Fog Lamps Interior Lighting Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on Instrument Panel the overhead console. These lamps Illumination Control come on automatically when any door is opened.
Page 159: Lighting Features
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Lighting Lighting Features Exit Lighting Parade Dimming The headlamps, taillamps, parking This feature does not let the Entry Lighting lamps, back up lamps, and license instrument panel backlight dim plate lamps come on at night, or...
Page 160: Battery Load Management
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (8,1) Lighting Battery Load The battery can be discharged at It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever idle if the electrical loads are very Management high. This is true for all vehicles.
Page 161: Battery Power Protection
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Lighting Battery Power Protection Exterior Lighting Battery Saver This feature helps to prevent battery drain if accessory lamps The exterior lamps turn off about are left on. If accessory lamps...
Page 162 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (10,1) 5-10 Lighting NOTES...
Page 163: Infotainment System
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following System while the vehicle is parked: Infotainment Become familiar with the Read the following pages to...
Page 164: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (2,1) Infotainment System The vehicle has Retained Operation Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 8 23 for more information.
Page 165 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Infotainment System If the vehicle does not have this Setting the Tone 4. To decrease the highlighted radio, it has a navigation radio setting, do one of the following: (Bass/Midrange/Treble) system.
Page 166 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (4,1) Infotainment System Adjusting the Speakers 4. To decrease the highlighted Adjusting the Equalizer (EQ) setting, do one of the following: (Balance/Fade) If the radio has this feature, the EQ Turn the TUNE/TONE knob...
Page 167 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Infotainment System Configuring the Number of Speed Compensated Noise Compensation Technology Favorite Pages Volume (SCV) If the vehicle has the radio with DVD The number of favorites pages can SCV automatically adjusts the Audio, HDD, and USB, it has Bose ®...
Page 168: Am-Fm Radio
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (6,1) Infotainment System This feature is most effective at Radio The radio only tunes into stations lower radio volume settings where with a strong signal that are in the background noise can affect how selected band.
Page 169 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Infotainment System Selecting a Station Station List FAV (Favorites): A maximum of 36 stations can be programmed Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to Seek Tuning as favorites using the six softkeys display the station list.
Page 170: Radio Reception
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (8,1) Infotainment System The number of favorites pages can Radio Reception be setup using the CONFIG button. The range for most AM stations is Frequency interference and To setup the number of favorites...
Page 171: Backglass Antenna
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Infotainment System Backglass Antenna Using a razor blade or Audio Players sharp object to clear the inside The AM-FM antenna is integrated rear window can damage the rear CD Player...
Page 172 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (10,1) 6-10 Infotainment System bottom surface of the disc. If the Care of the CD Player Control Buttons surface of a disc is damaged, such Do not add labels to a disc, it could...
Page 173 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Infotainment System 6-11 Inserting a CD To insert multiple CDs: When a CD is inserted, the disc number displays on the upper right 1. Press and hold this button for...
Page 174 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (12,1) 6-12 Infotainment System Playing a CD Fast Forward and Rewind Playing an MP3/WMA Disc REV (Fast Reverse): Press CD players with the MP3 feature are Selecting a CD Track and hold to reverse playback quickly...
Page 175 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Infotainment System 6-13 The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, Make sure the CD does not or upside down. have more than a maximum of 50 folders and playlists, MP3/WMA Format The air is very humid.
Page 176 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (14,1) 6-14 Infotainment System Minimize the length of the Root Directory No Folder file, folder or playlist names. The root directory of the CD-R When the CD contains only Long file, folder, or playlist or CD-RW is treated as a folder.
Page 177 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Infotainment System 6-15 Order of Play When play enters a new folder, Preprogrammed Playlists the display does not automatically Tracks recorded to the CD-R or Preprogrammed playlists that show the new folder name unless...
Page 178 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (16,1) 6-16 Infotainment System Playing an MP3/WMA To use the softkeys below the Searching for MP3 Tracks folder tabs: Tracks can be searched for by using Selecting an MP3 Track Folder (Previous Folder): Press the menu system.
Page 179: Auxiliary Devices
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Infotainment System 6-17 Quick Jump Auxiliary Devices 3.5 mm Jack To scroll up or down the list of Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable The 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack,...
Page 180: Agreements
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Page 181: Climate Controls
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Dual Automatic Climate Control this system.
Page 182 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (2,1) Climate Controls K. Outside Air To avoid blowing cold air in (Temperature Control): cold weather, the system delays The temperature can be adjusted Rear Window Defogger turning on the fan until warm...
Page 183 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Climate Controls Manual Operation (Air Delivery Mode Control): (Defog): This mode clears the Press the buttons to change the windows of fog or moisture. Air is (Power): Press to turn the direction of the airflow.
Page 184 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (4,1) Climate Controls Recirculation is not available in the Rear Window Defogger (Air Conditioning): Press to defrost mode and automatically turn the air conditioning system on The rear window defogger uses a...
Page 185 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Climate Controls The heated outside rearview mirrors Remote Start Climate Control Sensors turn on when the rear window Operation: For vehicles with defogger button is on and helps to remote vehicle start, the climate...
Page 186: Air Vents
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (6,1) Climate Controls The climate control system uses the Press the AUTO button on the Air Vents climate control to activate the air information from these sensors to Use the air outlets located in adjust the fan speed and the air quality sensor.
Page 187: Maintenance
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Climate Controls Maintenance This allows access to the leaf screen. The passenger compartment air filter is located Passenger Compartment under the screen. Air Filter 3. Open the hood to access the engine compartment.
Page 188 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (8,1) Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 189: Driving And Operating
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Driving and Operating Driving and Starting and Operating Drive Systems New Vehicle Break-In ..8-17 All-Wheel Drive ....8-34...
Page 190: Driving Information
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (2,1) Driving and Operating Always follow posted speed Fuel Driving Information limits or drive more slowly when Fuel ......8-53 conditions require.
Page 191: Distracted Driving
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Distracted Driving WARNING passenger to handle potential Distraction comes in many forms distractions. Taking your eyes off the road too and can take your focus from the...
Page 192: Defensive Driving
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (4,1) Driving and Operating Defensive Driving Control of a Vehicle Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include: Defensive driving means always Braking, steering, and accelerating Keep enough distance between expect the unexpected. The first...
Page 193: Steering
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Driving and Operating Maintain a reasonable steady Steering Off-Road Recovery speed through the curve. Hydraulic Power Steering Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating Your vehicle has hydraulic gently into the straightaway.
Page 194: Loss Of Control
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (6,1) Driving and Operating 2. Turn the steering wheel about Defensive drivers avoid most skids traction is reduced by water, one-eighth of a turn, until the by taking reasonable care suited...
Page 195: Competitive Driving
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Driving and Operating Competitive Driving CTS V Only: Be sure to check the HFV6 Engine Only: Be sure to oil level often during racing, track check the oil level often during...
Page 196: Driving On Wet Roads
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (8,1) Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads There is no hard and fast rule about WARNING (Continued) hydroplaning. The best advice is to Rain and wet roads can reduce slow down when the road is wet.
Page 197: Highway Hypnosis
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Driving and Operating Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING Always be alert and pay attention Driving on steep hills or through Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) to your surroundings while driving.
Page 198: Winter Driving
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (10,1) 8-10 Driving and Operating Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. Blizzard Conditions signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive...
Page 199: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Driving and Operating 8-11 If the Vehicle Is Stuck WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Slowly and cautiously spin the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about...
Page 200: Vehicle Load Limits
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (12,1) 8-12 Driving and Operating Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits WARNING it Out It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle any Turn the steering wheel left and...
Page 201 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Driving and Operating 8-13 Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct Label vehicle capacity weight (B) in Load Limit kilograms and pounds. Locate the statement...
Page 202 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (14,1) 8-14 Driving and Operating The resulting figure equals If your vehicle will be towing the available amount of cargo a trailer, the load from your and luggage load capacity. trailer will be transferred to For example, if the XXX your vehicle.
Page 203 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Driving and Operating 8-15 Refer to the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight.
Page 204 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (16,1) 8-16 Driving and Operating Certification Label The GVWR includes the weight WARNING (Continued) of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed break and change the way the the GVWR for the vehicle, or vehicle handles.
Page 205: Starting And Operating
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Driving and Operating 8-17 Starting and With a manual transmission, WARNING (Continued) shift to the next lower gear. Operating This rule applies at all times, not just during the break-in period.
Page 206: Ignition Positions
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (18,1) 8-18 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions key is all the way in. If it is and If the vehicle must be shut off in an emergency: you have a manual transmission...
Page 207: (Keyless Access)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Driving and Operating 8-19 C (ON/RUN): This position is for Ignition Positions WARNING driving. It is the position the ignition (Keyless Access) switch returns to after the engine Turning off the vehicle while starts, and the key is released.
Page 208 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (20,1) 8-20 Driving and Operating Make sure the keyless access If the vehicle must be shut off in an WARNING emergency: transmitter is inside the vehicle when trying to turn the ignition 1.
Page 209: Starting The Engine
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Driving and Operating 8-21 C (ON/RUN): This position is for Starting the Engine If the vehicle has the keyless driving. It is the position the ignition access system, your foot must...
Page 210 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (22,1) 8-22 Driving and Operating If the battery in the keyless Starting Procedure vehicle starts. If the engine does not start and the key is held access transmitter needs replacing, 1. With your foot off the accelerator...
Page 211: Retained Accessory
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Driving and Operating 8-23 Notice: Cranking the engine for When the engine starts, let go Retained Accessory of the key and accelerator. If the long periods of time, by returning...
Page 212: Shifting Into Park
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (24,1) 8-24 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park Use this procedure to shift into Leaving the Vehicle With the P (Park): Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) 1. Hold the brake pedal down and WARNING set the parking brake.
Page 213: Shifting Out Of Park
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Driving and Operating 8-25 Torque Lock (Automatic Shifting out of Park To shift out of P (Park): Transmission) 1. Apply the brake pedal. This vehicle is equipped with Torque lock is when the weight an electronic shift lock release 2.
Page 214: Transmission)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (26,1) 8-26 Driving and Operating Parking (Manual Parking over Things Engine Exhaust Transmission) That Burn WARNING Before getting out of the vehicle, WARNING place the shift lever in R (Reverse) Engine exhaust contains carbon and firmly apply the parking brake.
Page 215 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Driving and Operating 8-27 Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) WARNING While Parked The vehicle exhaust system It can be dangerous to get out It is better not to park with the...
Page 216: Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (28,1) 8-28 Driving and Operating Automatic the shift lever button before shifting WARNING from P (Park) when the ignition Transmission key is in ON/RUN. If you cannot It is dangerous to get out of the...
Page 217 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Driving and Operating 8-29 N (Neutral): In this position, the Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) While in D (Drive), the CTS V engine does not connect with the or N (Neutral) with the engine vehicle's first forward gear wheels.
Page 218: Manual Mode
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (30,1) 8-30 Driving and Operating Manual Mode To use the DSC feature using the shift lever: Driver Shift Control (DSC) or 1. Move the shift lever to Tap Shift the right from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode).
Page 219 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Driving and Operating 8-31 To use the DSC feature using the While using the DSC feature, Tap Shift controls: the vehicle will have firmer, quicker shifting. You can use this 1.
Page 220: Manual Transmission
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (32,1) 8-32 Driving and Operating While in the DSC mode, the Manual Transmission Shift into 1 (First) when you are CTS automatic transmission will going less than 64 km/h (40 mph).
Page 221 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Driving and Operating 8-33 Neutral: Use this position when Shift Speeds (Manual If the vehicle speed drops below you start or idle your engine. 32 km/h (20 mph), or if the engine...
Page 222: All-Wheel Drive
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (34,1) 8-34 Driving and Operating While you accelerate, it is normal Drive Systems Brakes for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake accelerator.
Page 223 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Driving and Operating 8-35 Let us say the road is wet and you Remember: ABS does not change Braking in Emergencies the time needed to get a foot up to are driving safely.
Page 224: Parking Brake (Manual)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (36,1) 8-36 Driving and Operating If the vehicle does not have ABS, Parking Brake (Manual) If the ignition is on, the brake use a squeeze braking technique. system warning light on the...
Page 225: Parking Brake (Electric)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Driving and Operating 8-37 Notice: Driving with the parking Parking Brake (Electric) brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature WARNING wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking...
Page 226 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (38,1) 8-38 Driving and Operating The system has two warning Do not drive the vehicle if the SERVICE PARK BRAKE will be displayed. If this light is flashing lights and five Driver Information BRAKE light is flashing.
Page 227 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Driving and Operating 8-39 EPB Release may take a longer period of time The EPB can also be used to than normal when this light is on. prevent roll back for vehicles with...
Page 228: (Except Cts-V)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (40,1) 8-40 Driving and Operating Brake Assist Ride Control Systems (Except CTS-V) Traction Control This vehicle has a brake assist System (TCS) feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing...
Page 229: Stabilitrak System
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Driving and Operating 8-41 TCS automatically comes on Press and release the StabiliTrak activates when the whenever the vehicle is started. TCS/StabiliTrak button and system senses a discrepancy To limit wheel spin, especially in...
Page 230: Competitive Driving Mode
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (42,1) 8-42 Driving and Operating If there is a problem detected StabiliTrak comes on automatically Competitive Driving Mode with StabiliTrak, SERVICE whenever the vehicle is started. To select this optional STABILITRAK displays on the...
Page 231: Magnetic Ride Control
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Driving and Operating 8-43 Notice: When traction control TOUR: Use for normal city and is turned off, or Competitive highway driving. This setting Driving Mode is active, it is provides a smooth, soft ride.
Page 232: Cruise Control
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (44,1) 8-44 Driving and Operating ® Cruise Control If the vehicle has the Stabilitrak (On/Off): Turns the system system and begins to limit on or off. The indicator light on the...
Page 233 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Driving and Operating 8-45 The cruise control light on the Once the vehicle is driving at about Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control instrument panel cluster comes on 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press the after the cruise control has been +RES button on the steering wheel.
Page 234: Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (46,1) 8-46 Driving and Operating Using Cruise Control on Hills Ending Cruise Control Object Detection How well the cruise control There are four ways to end cruise Systems works on hills depends upon...
Page 235 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (47,1) Driving and Operating 8-47 An obstacle is indicated by audible When the System Does Not WARNING beeps. The interval between the Seem to Work Properly beeps becomes shorter as the...
Page 236: Alert (Sbza)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (48,1) 8-48 Driving and Operating A trailer was attached to the PARK ASSIST BLOCKED SEE Side Blind Zone vehicle, or an object was OWNER'S MANUAL: If the URPA Alert (SBZA) hanging out of the trunk or...
Page 237 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (49,1) Driving and Operating 8-49 Before making a lane change, How the System Works At speeds less than 32 km/h always check the SBZA display, (20 mph), SBZA displays may not...
Page 238 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (50,1) 8-50 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Seem SBZA does not operate when SBZA Messages to Work Properly the left or right corners of the rear The following messages may...
Page 239: Camera (Rvc)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (51,1) Driving and Operating 8-51 SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE Using the System WARNING ALERT SYSTEM: If this message When the driver shifts the vehicle appears, both SBZA displays will into R (Reverse), the video...
Page 240 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (52,1) 8-52 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera Error Rear Vision Camera Location The area displayed by the Messages camera is limited and does not display objects that are close to Service Rear Vision Camera either corner or under the bumper.
Page 241: Recommended Fuel
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (53,1) Driving and Operating 8-53 When the System Does Not Fuel Seem to Work Properly Use of the recommended fuel The rear vision camera system is an important part of the proper...
Page 242: Fuel Additives
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (54,1) 8-54 Driving and Operating If the vehicle has the 6.2L Fuel Additives See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 10 7 for more V8 engine, use premium unleaded Gasoline should contain detergent gasoline with a posted octane information.
Page 243: Filling The Tank
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (55,1) Driving and Operating 8-55 Filling the Tank If the fuel cap is not installed properly, the TIGHTEN GAS CAP message will appear on the Driver WARNING Information Center display. See Fuel System Messages on page 4 41.
Page 244: Filling A Portable Fuel
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (56,1) 8-56 Driving and Operating Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING top off or overfill the tank and wait a Container few seconds after you have finished...
Page 245: General Towing
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (57,1) Driving and Operating 8-57 For maximum vehicle and trailer Towing WARNING (Continued) weights, see Trailer Towing. For information on equipment General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact to tow a trailer, see Towing...
Page 246: Driving Characteristics
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (58,1) 8-58 Driving and Operating Driving Characteristics The vehicle can tow a trailer if it is Pulling a Trailer equipped with the proper trailer and Towing Tips Here are some important points: towing equipment.
Page 247 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (59,1) Driving and Operating 8-59 Vehicles with automatic Driving with a Trailer Towing with a Stability Control transmissions can tow in System Towing a trailer requires experience. D (Drive) but M (Manual Mode)
Page 248 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (60,1) 8-60 Driving and Operating Backing Up Turn Signals When Towing a Driving On Grades Trailer Hold the bottom of the steering Reduce speed and shift to a wheel with one hand. Then, to...
Page 249 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (61,1) Driving and Operating 8-61 When towing at high altitude on Parking on Hills 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the brake pedal steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at until the chocks absorb the load.
Page 250: Trailer Towing
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (62,1) 8-62 Driving and Operating Maintenance When Trailer Trailer Towing Weight of the Trailer Towing (CTS-V and Coupe) How heavy can a trailer safely be? The vehicle needs service more Speed, altitude, road grades, The vehicle is neither designed nor often when pulling a trailer.
Page 251 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (63,1) Driving and Operating 8-63 Weight of the Trailer Tongue Total Weight on the Vehicle's Tires The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure Inflate the vehicle's tires to the because it affects the total gross upper limit for cold tires.
Page 252: Towing Equipment
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (64,1) 8-64 Driving and Operating Towing Equipment Safety Chains Conversions and Always attach chains between the Add-Ons Hitches vehicle and the trailer. Cross the Use the correct hitch equipment. safety chains under the tongue...
Page 253: Vehicle Care
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Protection Electrical System Operating Mode ... . 9-24 Electrical System Power Steering Fluid ..9-24 Overload .
Page 254: General Information
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (2,1) Vehicle Care Tire Inspection ....9-57 Jump Starting General Information Tire Rotation ....9-57 Jump Starting .
Page 255: Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Vehicle Care Damage to vehicle components Vehicle Checks WARNING (Continued) resulting from modifications or the installation or use of non GM Doing Your Own Be sure to use the proper...
Page 256: Hood
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (4,1) Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own To open the hood: service work, see Airbag System Check on page 2 37. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.
Page 257 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview CTS 3.6 L V6 Engine Shown, 3.0 L V6 Engine Similar...
Page 258: Engine Compartment
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (6,1) Vehicle Care A. Windshield Washer Fluid E. Passenger Compartment Air Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir (If Equipped) (Not Shown). See Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on Filter. See Passenger page 9 25. Compartment Air Filter on Hydraulic Clutch on page 9 13.
Page 259 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Vehicle Care CTS-V 6.2 L V8 Engine...
Page 260: Engine Cover
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (8,1) Vehicle Care A. Windshield Washer Fluid H. Intercooler System Pressure Engine Cover Cap. See Cooling System on Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on Engine Cover (CTS) page 9 25. page 9 17.
Page 261: Engine Oil
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Vehicle Care Check the engine oil level 4. Lift and remove the engine 1. Raise the front of the engine regularly and maintain the cover. cover (A) to release it from the proper oil level.
Page 262 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (10,1) 9-10 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 9 5 for the location of the It is a good idea to check the engine If the oil is below the cross-hatched engine oil fill cap.
Page 263 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Vehicle Care 9-11 If in an area of extreme cold, where What to Do with Used Oil the temperature falls below 20°F Used engine oil contains certain ( 29°C), an SAE 0W 30 oil should elements that can be unhealthy for be used.
Page 264: Engine Oil Life System
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (12,1) 9-12 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System It is possible that, if driving under How to Reset the Engine Oil the best conditions, the oil life Life System When to Change Engine Oil...
Page 265: Automatic Transmission
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Vehicle Care 9-13 The oil life system can also be reset Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission as follows: Fluid Fluid 1. Turn the ignition on with the It is not necessary to check the How to Check Automatic engine off.
Page 266: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (14,1) 9-14 Vehicle Care When to Check and What How to Check and Add Fluid When to Inspect the Engine Air to Use Cleaner/Filter Visually check the clutch fluid reservoir to make sure the fluid level...
Page 267 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Vehicle Care 9-15 To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: 1. Turn the ignition off. 3. Disconnect the electrical 6. Remove the three air cleaner connector from the air box.
Page 268 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (16,1) 9-16 Vehicle Care How to Reinstall Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1. Install the air cleaner into the air cleaner housing. The outer air cleaner filter seal must be fitted properly in the air cleaner housing.
Page 269: Cooling System
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Vehicle Care 9-17 When it is safe to lift the hood: WARNING WARNING Operating the engine with the air Heater and radiator hoses, and cleaner/filter off can cause you or other engine parts, can be very others to be burned.
Page 270: Engine Coolant
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (18,1) 9-18 Vehicle Care Will not damage aluminum parts. Engine Coolant WARNING (Continued) Helps keep the proper engine The cooling system in the vehicle temperature. mixture, the engine could get too for all engines and the intercooler ®...
Page 271 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Vehicle Care 9-19 Checking Coolant COLD line on the side of the coolant WARNING surge tank. If it is not, there could The vehicle must be on a level be a leak in the cooling system.
Page 272 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (20,1) 9-20 Vehicle Care If coolant is needed, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant surge tank. If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 1.
Page 273 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Vehicle Care 9-21 By this time, the coolant level Checking Coolant in the Adding Coolant to the inside the coolant surge tank Intercooler System (CTS-V) Intercooler System may be lower. If the level is...
Page 274: Engine Overheating
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (22,1) 9-22 Vehicle Care 3. Add the proper DEX-COOL Notice: If the pressure cap is not Then check to see if the engine tightly installed, coolant loss and coolant mixture to the fill neck cooling fans are running.
Page 275 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Vehicle Care 9-23 If Steam is Coming from the If No Steam is Coming from If the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or an Engine Compartment...
Page 276: Fluid
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (24,1) 9-24 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine When to Check Power Steering 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Fluid Protection 4. Replace the cap and completely...
Page 277: Washer Fluid
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Vehicle Care 9-25 Fill the washer fluid tank only Washer Fluid three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for What to Use fluid expansion if freezing When adding windshield washer...
Page 278: Brakes
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (26,1) 9-26 Vehicle Care Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc...
Page 279: Brake Fluid
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Vehicle Care 9-27 A fluid leak in the brake Brake Fluid WARNING hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level. Have the brake If too much brake fluid is added, it...
Page 280: Battery
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (28,1) 9-28 Vehicle Care If brake fluid is spilled on the WARNING vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can be With the wrong kind of fluid in the damaged. Be careful not to...
Page 281: All-Wheel Drive
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Vehicle Care 9-29 After a power loss, such as Extended Storage: Remove the WARNING disconnecting the battery or black, negative ( ) cable from the removing the maxi fuses in the...
Page 282: Starter Switch Check
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (30,1) 9-30 Vehicle Care How to Check Lubricant What to Use Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off Refer to Recommended Fluids and the engine immediately if it Lubricants on page 10 7 to starts.
Page 283: Ignition Transmission Lock
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Vehicle Care 9-31 Automatic Transmission 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. Ignition Transmission See Parking Brake (Manual) on Shift Lock Control Lock Check page 8 36 or Parking Brake Function Check (Electric) on page 8 37.
Page 284: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (32,1) 9-32 Vehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Mechanism Check Windshield wiper blades should be your foot on the regular brake, set inspected for wear or cracking.
Page 285: Bulb Replacement
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Vehicle Care 9-33 6. Replace the blade with a Bulb Replacement new one. For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 9 35. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.
Page 286: Fog Lamps
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (34,1) 9-34 Vehicle Care Fog Lamps 5. Pull the old bulb from the lamp 3. Remove the lamp assembly from housing keeping the bulb the fender. straight as you pull it out.
Page 287: License Plate Lamp
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Vehicle Care 9-35 License Plate Lamp Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Bulb To replace one of these bulbs: Exterior Lamp Electrical System Number Overload Front Fog Lamp H11LL The vehicle has fuses and circuit...
Page 288: Fuses And Circuit
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (36,1) 9-36 Vehicle Care Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit To identify and check fuses, circuit breakers, and relays, see Engine Breakers An electrical overload may cause Compartment Fuse Block (CTS the lamps to go on and off, or in...
Page 289 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Vehicle Care 9-37 Lift the fuse block cover to access the fuses. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown. Notice: Spilling liquid on any...
Page 290 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (38,1) 9-38 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Body Control Right Low Beam Engine Control Module 4 Headlamp Module Ignition, (Domestic Transmission Navigation Motor Non HID Only)
Page 291 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Vehicle Care 9-39 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Instrument Panel Transmission Auxiliary Power Output Speed Not Used Outlet Sensor, Brake Electric Parking Vacuum Relay Air Quality Sensor,...
Page 292 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (40,1) 9-40 Vehicle Care Relays Usage Relays Usage Horn Daytime Running Lamps (Non HID), Headlamp Washer Low Beam (HID Only) Headlamps (HID) Cooling Fan (Series/ Not Used Parallel) Main Ignition Air Conditioning...
Page 293 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Vehicle Care 9-41 Mini Fuses Usage Body Control Module 4 Navigation Motor Not Used Transmission Control Module Battery Horn Not Used Pedestrian Protection System (Export Only) Body Control Module 3...
Page 294 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (42,1) 9-42 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Left Daytime Windshield Wipers Body Control Running Module 6, Body Right Low Beam Lamps (HID) Control Module 7...
Page 295 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Vehicle Care 9-43 J-Case Usage Relays Usage Relays Usage Fuses Cooling Fan 2 Right Daytime Cooling Fan 2 Running Lamp Cooling Fan 1 Cooling Fan 1 Left Daytime Starter Running Lamp (HID)
Page 296: Sedan)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (44,1) 9-44 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Coupe and Sedan) The rear compartment fuse block is located on top of the battery, on the right side of the trunk. The battery access door must be removed to access the fuse block.
Page 297 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Vehicle Care 9-45 Relays Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Sedan Trunk Right Position Lamp Theft Deterrent Release/Coupe (Export Only) System/Universal Rear Fog Garage Door Regulated Voltage (Export Only)
Page 298: Sedan)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (46,1) 9-46 Vehicle Care Circuit Usage Breakers Left Rear Window Switch Right Rear Window Switch Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V Coupe and Sedan) The rear compartment fuse block is located on top of the battery, on the right side of the trunk.
Page 299 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (47,1) Vehicle Care 9-47 Relays Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Sedan Trunk Easy Entry Seats Engine Control Release/Coupe (Coupe Only) Module Rear Fog Fuel Pump Canister Vent (Export Only)
Page 300: Wheels And Tires
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (48,1) 9-48 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Circuit Usage WARNING (Continued) Breakers Tires Underinflated tires pose the Driver Power Seat same danger as overloaded Switch Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash...
Page 301: Winter Tires
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (49,1) Vehicle Care 9-49 Winter Tires If using snow tires: WARNING (Continued) Use tires of the same brand and Consider installing winter tires on tread type on all four wheel Improperly repaired tires can the vehicle if frequent driving on positions.
Page 302: Low-Profile Tires
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (50,1) 9-50 Vehicle Care Low-Profile Tires Keep tires set to the correct Notice: Neither tire inflation pressure and, when underinflation nor If the vehicle has P235/50R18, possible, avoid contact with overinflation is good.
Page 303 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (51,1) Vehicle Care 9-51 The Tire and Loading When to Check Remove the valve cap from the Information label on the vehicle tire valve stem. Press the tire Check the tires once a month or...
Page 304: Tire Pressure For High-Speed
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (52,1) 9-52 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure for Vehicles with 255/40ZR19 or 285/ Tire Pressure Monitor 35ZR19 size tires require inflation High-Speed Operation System pressure adjustment when driving the vehicle at speeds of...
Page 305 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (53,1) Vehicle Care 9-53 tire inflation pressure label, you Please note that the TPMS is When the malfunction indicator is not a substitute for proper tire illuminated, the system may not be should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
Page 306: Operation
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (54,1) 9-54 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor as soon as possible and inflate the The Tire and Loading Information label shows the size of the original tires to the recommended pressure...
Page 307 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (55,1) Vehicle Care 9-55 Replacement tires or wheels do Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits tire does not have a TPMS not match the original equipment use a GM approved liquid tire sensor. The malfunction light tires or wheels.
Page 308 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (56,1) 9-56 Vehicle Care TPMS Sensor Matching The TPMS matching process is: 6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the Process 1. Set the parking brake. procedure in Step 5.
Page 309: Tire Inspection
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (57,1) Vehicle Care 9-57 The tire has a puncture, cut, Tire Inspection Directional tires should not be or other damage that cannot rotated. Each tire and wheel We recommend that the tires,...
Page 310 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (58,1) 9-58 Vehicle Care Different tire sizes should not be Adjust the front and rear tires to WARNING (Continued) rotated front to rear. the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and...
Page 311: When It Is Time For New
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (59,1) Vehicle Care 9-59 When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. at least a month, remove the tires or This also applies for the spare tire,...
Page 312 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (60,1) 9-60 Vehicle Care If the tires have an all-season tread Winter tires with the same speed WARNING design, the TPC Spec number will rating as the original equipment tires be followed by MS for mud...
Page 313: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (61,1) Vehicle Care 9-61 If the vehicle tires must be replaced stability, and resistance to rollover Wheel Alignment and Tire with a tire that does not have a TPC may be affected. If the vehicle has...
Page 314: Wheel Replacement
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (62,1) 9-62 Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement Used Replacement Wheels WARNING Replace any wheel that is bent, WARNING Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded.
Page 315: If A Tire Goes Flat
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (63,1) Vehicle Care 9-63 If a front tire fails, the flat tire WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off control and a crash. Use another...
Page 316 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (64,1) 9-64 Vehicle Care If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), WARNING (Continued) and wheel damage by driving slowly use the following example as a...
Page 317: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (65,1) Vehicle Care 9-65 Tire Sealant and If this vehicle has a tire sealant and WARNING compressor kit, there may not be a Compressor Kit spare tire, tire changing equipment, Overinflating a tire could cause...
Page 318 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (66,1) 9-66 Vehicle Care The kit includes: A. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or There is only enough sealant to seal Air Only) one tire. After usage, the sealant canister and sealant/air hose B.
Page 319 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (67,1) Vehicle Care 9-67 heated environment for five minutes. 3. Place the kit on the ground. This will help to inflate the tire Make sure the tire valve stem is faster.
Page 320 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (68,1) 9-68 Vehicle Care 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle 10. Inflate the tire to the 11. Press the on/off button (B) to recommended inflation turn the tire sealant and must be running while using the air compressor.
Page 321 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (69,1) Vehicle Care 9-69 14. Replace the tire valve 18. Immediately drive the vehicle 20. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire, and vehicle. stem cap. 8 km (5 miles) to distribute the sealant in the tire.
Page 322 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (70,1) 9-70 Vehicle Care Using the Tire Sealant and If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly Compressor Kit without to a level place. Turn on the hazard Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not warning flashers.
Page 323 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (71,1) Vehicle Care 9-71 5. Attach the air only hose (G) onto 9. Press the on/off (B) button to If you inflate the tire higher turn the compressor on. than the recommended the tire valve stem by turning it clockwise until it is tight.
Page 324: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit (Coupe)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (72,1) 9-72 Vehicle Care 14. Replace the air only hose (G) Removal and Installation of the Storing the Tire Sealant and the power plug (H) and Sealant Canister and Compressor Kit...
Page 325: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit (Sedan)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (73,1) Vehicle Care 9-73 To store the tire sealant and 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on Tire Changing compressor kit, reverse the steps. page 1 20. Removing the Spare Tire and 2.
Page 326 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (74,1) 9-74 Vehicle Care To access the spare tire and jacking Removing the Flat Tire and equipment: Installing the Spare Tire 1. Remove the spare tire cover. 1. Do a safety check before proceeding.
Page 327 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (75,1) Vehicle Care 9-75 Notice: If you position the jack WARNING under the rocker molding and attempt to raise the vehicle, you Lifting a vehicle and getting could break the molding and/or...
Page 328 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (76,1) 9-76 Vehicle Care Hex Head Jack and Wrench 6. Raise the jack by turning the 9. Remove all the wheel nuts and wheel wrench clockwise until the the flat tire.
Page 329 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (77,1) Vehicle Care 9-77 11. Install the spare tire. WARNING WARNING 12. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Never use oil or grease on bolts nuts toward the wheel.
Page 330 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (78,1) 9-78 Vehicle Care Notice: Improperly tightened Storing a Flat or Spare Tire WARNING wheel nuts can lead to brake and Tools pulsation and rotor damage. To Wheel nuts that are improperly or...
Page 331 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (79,1) Vehicle Care 9-79 Storing the Flat Tire with a Flat 4. Route the loop end of the 8. Attach the hook to the cargo strap (C) through one of the...
Page 332: Compact Spare Tire
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (80,1) 9-80 Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire tire repaired or replaced at your Jump Starting convenience. Of course, it is best to For more information about the replace the spare with a full-size tire...
Page 333 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (81,1) Vehicle Care 9-81 Notice: Ignoring these steps vehicle and the bad grounding 3. Turn off the ignition on both could damage the electrical vehicles. Unplug unnecessary could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be systems.
Page 334 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (82,1) 9-82 Vehicle Care Notice: If you connect a negative WARNING cable to the Engine Control Module (ECM), ECM mounting Using an open flame near a bracket, or any cables that attach...
Page 335 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (83,1) Vehicle Care 9-83 Do not connect positive (+) to 7. Do not let the other end WARNING negative ( ) or you will get a touch metal. Connect it to...
Page 336 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (84,1) 9-84 Vehicle Care 9. Connect the other end of the jumper cables in the correct To disconnect the jumper cables order, making sure that the negative ( ) cable at least 45 cm...
Page 337: Towing The Vehicle
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (85,1) Vehicle Care 9-85 Is the proper towing equipment Towing Recreational Vehicle going to be used? See your Towing dealer or trailering professional Towing the Vehicle for additional advice and Recreational vehicle towing means equipment recommendations.
Page 338 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (86,1) 9-86 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing 3. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake (Manual) on (Rear-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) page 8 36 or Parking Brake (Electric) on page 8 37. 4. Put the vehicle in P (Park) for an...
Page 339: Appearance Care
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (87,1) Vehicle Care 9-87 Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Appearance Care Vehicles) Exterior Care Washing the Vehicle To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight. Notice: Do not use petroleum...
Page 340 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (88,1) 9-88 Vehicle Care Notice: Avoid using high damage the vehicle's finish if they Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts pressure washes closer than remain on painted surfaces. Wash 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the the vehicle as soon as possible.
Page 341 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (89,1) Vehicle Care 9-89 Windshield and Wiper Blades Tires Notice: Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if Clean the outside of the windshield Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to the vehicle is not washed after with glass cleaner.
Page 342: Interior Care
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (90,1) 9-90 Vehicle Care Steering, Suspension, and Underbody Maintenance Finish Damage Chassis Components Use plain water to flush dirt and Quickly repair minor chips and debris from the vehicle's underbody. scratches with touch-up materials...
Page 343 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (91,1) Vehicle Care 9-91 Never apply heavy pressure or Lighter colored interiors may Notice: Using abrasive cleaners rub aggressively with a cleaning when cleaning glass surfaces on require more frequent cleaning.
Page 344 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (92,1) 9-92 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet/Suede To clean: If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft lifter may be necessary.
Page 345 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (93,1) Vehicle Care 9-93 To remove dust, a soft cloth Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Some commercial products may increase gloss on the instrument dampened with water can be used. Other Plastic Surfaces If a more thorough cleaning is panel.
Page 346: Floor Mats
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (94,1) 9-94 Vehicle Care Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage. Floor Mats The original equipment floor WARNING mats were designed for your If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.
Page 347: Service And Maintenance
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Service and Maintenance 10-1 Service and General Information Because of all the different ways people use vehicles, maintenance Maintenance Maintenance intervals, needs vary. The vehicle might need checks, inspections, more frequent checks and services.
Page 348: Maintenance Schedule
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 10-2 Service and Maintenance The proper replacement parts, Maintenance WARNING fluids, and lubricants to use are Schedule listed in Recommended Fluids and Performing maintenance work can Lubricants on page 10 7 and When the Change Engine Oil be dangerous.
Page 349 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Service and Maintenance 10-3 Body hinges and latches, key Reset the oil life system whenever damaged wiper blade lock cylinders, folding seat the oil is changed. See Engine Oil replacement. See Wiper Blade hardware, and sunroof (if Life System on page 9 12.
Page 350 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (4,1) 10-4 Service and Maintenance Additional Required Services Once a Year cracks, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of the gas See Starter Switch Check on Every Service strut. Contact your dealer if page 9 30.
Page 351 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Service and Maintenance 10-5 CTS V only: 6 speed manual Evaporative control system CTS V only: 6 speed manual transmission fluid change inspection. Check all fuel and transmission fluid change...
Page 352 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (6,1) 10-6 Service and Maintenance CTS V only: Rear axle fluid Engine drive belts inspection for Contaminated fluid will decrease change (severe service only) for fraying, excessive cracks, the life of the transfer case and...
Page 353: Lubricants, And Parts
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Service and Maintenance 10-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of Engine Oil the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
Page 354: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (8,1) 10-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241). Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293) or lubricant meeting Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 355 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Service and Maintenance 10-9 Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Oil Filter 3.0L V6 Engine 25177917 PF2129 3.6L V6 Engine 25177917 PF2129 6.2L V8 Engine 89017524 PF48 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element...
Page 356: Maintenance Records
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (10,1) 10-10 Service and Maintenance 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 357 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Service and Maintenance 10-11 Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 358 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (12,1) 10-12 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 359: Technical Data
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Technical Data 11-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN)
Page 360: Vehicle Data
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 11-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 10 7 for more information.
Page 361 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Technical Data 11-3 Capacities Application Metric English Fuel Tank 68.1 L 18.0 gal Transfer Case 1.0 L 1.1 qt Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 3.0L V6 Engine, 6-Speed Automatic 6.3 L...
Page 362 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (4,1) 11-4 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Horsepower Torque Spark Plug Gap 211 kW@ 7000 rpm 310 Nm@5300 rpm 3.0L V6 1.1 mm (0.043 in) (283 hp@7000 rpm) (229 lb ft @ 5300 rpm)
Page 363: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Technical Data 11-5 Engine Drive Belt Routing CTS-V 6.2L V8 Engine CTS V6 Engines...
Page 364 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (6,1) 11-6 Technical Data NOTES...
Page 365: Customer Information
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Customer Information 12-1 Customer Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders Recording and This vehicle has an Event Data Information Recorder (EDR). The main purpose Privacy of an EDR is to record, in certain...
Page 366: Navigation System
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 12-2 Customer Information This data can help provide a better GM will not access this data or Radio Frequency share it with others except: with the understanding of the circumstances Identification (RFID) in which crashes and injuries occur.
Page 367 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (1,1) INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... . .9-87 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? .
Page 368 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (2,1) INDEX Bulb Replacement ... . . 9-35 Center Console Storage ..3-2 Fog Lamps ....9-34 Central Door Unlock System .
Page 369 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Clock ......4-11 Cruise Control (cont.) Drive Systems Light .
Page 370 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Engine (cont.) Cooling System Messages . . .4-39 Easy Entry Seat ....2-4 Filter, Cover .
Page 371 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (5,1) INDEX Fuel ......8-53 Gauges (cont.)
Page 372 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (6,1) INDEX LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..2-45 Ignition Positions ..8-18, 8-19 Lamp Messages .
Page 373 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Lights (cont.) Lower Anchors and Tethers Messages (cont.) Engine Cooling System ..4-39 Flash-to-Pass ....5-2 for Children (LATCH Fog Lamp, Rear .
Page 374 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (8,1) INDEX Outlets Power Power ......4-11 Door Locks ....1-18...
Page 375 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (9,1) INDEX Rear Seats ....2-13 Restraints Safety Belts (cont.) Reminders ....4-20 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) .
Page 376 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (10,1) i-10 INDEX Service Spare Tire Storing the Tire Accessories and Compact ..... .9-80 Sealant and Modifications .
Page 377 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (11,1) INDEX i-11 Tires (cont.) Towing (cont.) Recreational Vehicle ..9-85 Inflation Monitor System ..9-54 Vehicle Inspection ....9-57 Trailer .
Page 378 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012 Black plate (12,1) i-12 INDEX When It Is Time for New Tires ......9-59 Warning Where to Put the Restraint .

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