Driving Information - Cadillac CTS 2012 Owner's Manual

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012
8-2 Driving and Operating
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 8-53
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-54
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-55
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-56
Towing
General Towing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-58
Trailer Towing (CTS-V and
Coupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-62
Trailer Towing (Except CTS-V
and Coupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-62
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 8-64
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-64

Driving Information

Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving
tips to get the best fuel economy
possible.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
When road and weather
conditions are appropriate,
use cruise control.
Black plate (2,1)
Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
Combine several trips into a
single trip.
Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.
Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.