Page 1 2012 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M In Brief ......1-1 Seats and Restraints ..3-1 Lighting .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2012 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M Driving and Operating ..9-1 Bulb Replacement ..10-38 Technical Data ....12-1 Driving Information .
Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, substitute the name “General Helm, Incorporated the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, Motors of Canada Limited” for...
Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other the back of the manual. It is an text.
Page 5: Onstar
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols : Fuses that may be found on the vehicle : Headlamp High/Low-Beam and what they mean. For more Changer information on the symbol, refer to the Index. : Heated Steering Wheel : Airbag Readiness Light : LATCH System Child Restraints...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Mirror Adjustment ... . 1-12 Performance and Maintenance Steering Wheel Traction Control Adjustment ....1-13 System (TCS) .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel CTS Shown, CTS V Similar...
Page 9: Information
Transmission on page 9 28 or Magnetic Ride Control on Only). See Traction Control Manual Transmission on page 9 42 (CTS V Model Only). System (TCS) on page 9 40. page 9 32. Clock on page 5 9. Q. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped).
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Information On some models, the RKE This section provides a brief transmitter is used to lock and overview about some of the unlock the doors from up to important features that may or may 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle.
Page 11: Remote Vehicle Start
In Brief Remote Vehicle Start The engine will continue to run for Press and hold to open 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a the trunk/liftgate. For vehicles with this feature, the 10-minute time extension. Remote engine can be started from outside Press and release to locate the start can be extended only once.
Page 12 In Brief Door Locks Sedan and Wagon Model Power Door Locks From the outside, turn the key To lock or unlock a door manually: toward the front or rear of the Sedan and Wagon Base Model vehicle, or press From the inside, use the door lock the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) knob on the top of doors.
Page 13: Trunk Release
In Brief Liftgate Trunk Release To open the liftgate from inside, select the mode then press the Power Liftgate center of the button. See Liftgate on page 2 22 for more information on programming the height opening settings. To open the liftgate with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, press and hold on the...
Page 14 In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment The trunk may be opened by pressing the remote trunk release Power Seats button on the driver door, or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Seat Position transmitter, or the trunk release button located on the rear of the trunk above the license plate.
Page 15 In Brief Raise or lower the entire seat by To adjust the lumbar support, Side Bolster moving the entire horizontal if equipped: To adjust the side bolster support, control up or down. Press and hold the top of the if equipped: See Power Seat Adjustment on control (B) to increase support to Press the top or bottom of the...
Page 16: Memory Features
1-10 In Brief Memory Features If entry/exit recall is programmed on : Moves the driver seat and/or in the vehicle personalization menu, power steering column to the exit automatic entry recall occurs when position. See “Exit Recall” later in the ignition is turned on. this section.
Page 17: Heated And Ventilated
In Brief 1-11 Heated and Ventilated Safety Belts Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of Seats the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights on the climate control display indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.
Page 18: Mirror Adjustment
1-12 In Brief Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status To adjust each mirrors: indicator will be visible on the System 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the instrument panel when the vehicle driver or passenger side mirror. is started. 2.
Page 19 In Brief 1-13 Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Power Tilt Wheel Adjustment Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn it on or off.
Page 20 1-14 In Brief Exterior Lighting Windshield Wiper/Washer : Turns on the parking lamps, together with the sidemarker lamps, The windshield wiper lever is on the taillamps, license plate lamps, and right side of the steering column. instrument panel lights. : Turns on the headlamps, together with the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel...
Page 21 In Brief 1-15 Windshield Washer Wagon Model : Use for a single wipe. Briefly move the lever down and release. Pull the lever toward you to spray For several wipes, hold the WARNING washer fluid on the windshield. lever down. The spray continues until the lever In freezing weather, do not use is released.
Page 22: Climate Controls
Tap Shift controls, located on the back of the steering wheel (if equipped). See Manual Mode on page 9 30. Manual Transmission Skip Shift (CTS V) Under light acceleration, the A. Display H. Temperature and transmission will only allow Heated/Ventilated Seat B.
Page 23: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-17 Vehicle Features Storing a Favorite Station Setting the Clock A maximum of 36 stations can be The analog clock is located on the Radio(s) programmed as favorites using the instrument panel above the radio. six softkeys below the radio station The clock is not connected with any VOL/ : Press to turn the system...
Page 24: Portable Audio Devices
1-18 In Brief Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices Mobile Apps Vehicles with an XM™ satellite radio Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm Mobile apps are available for ® tuner and a valid XM satellite radio (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB download through iTunes to then ®...
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 Steering Wheel Controls Controls that can be adjusted at the these features, does not mute. steering wheel may include: Press and release again, to turn the sound on. SRCE: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM (if equipped) radio, For vehicles with a navigation CD, HDD (if equipped), auxiliary system, press and hold...
Page 26: Cruise Control
The navigation system provides CTS Shown, CTS V Similar detailed maps of most major The cruise control buttons are freeways and roads. After a located on the left side of the destination has been set, the steering wheel.
Page 27 In Brief 1-21 Rear Vision Vehicle Customization : Press to scroll through the trip and fuel displays. Camera (RVC) Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC : Press to scroll through the The rear vision camera displays a buttons on the instrument panel vehicle information displays.
Page 28: Storage Compartments
See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on Press the bottom of the load floor page 9 46. On the CTS Wagon there is an handle assembly to lift the top on additional accessory power outlet the handle. Pull up on the handle...
Page 29: Universal Remote System
In Brief 1-23 Universal Remote System Vent: Coupe only, press and hold the front of the switch (B) to vent the sunroof. The sunshade will automatically open approximately fifteen inches. Press and hold the rear of the switch (B) to close the sunroof vent.
Page 30: Maintenance
The TPMS warning light alerts you To turn off traction control, press located on the instrument panel to a significant loss in pressure of and release the TCS/StabiliTrak (CTS) or steering wheel (CTS-V) one of the vehicle's tires. If the button located on the until...
Page 31: Driving For Better Fuel
In Brief 1-25 Engine Oil Life System indicator that the tire pressures are The oil life system can also be reset getting low and the tires need to be as follows: The engine oil life system calculates inflated to the proper pressure. 1.
Page 32: Onstar Overview
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Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Power Door Locks ... 2-18 Exterior Mirrors Delayed Locking ... . . 2-18 Convex Mirrors .
Page 34: Keys, Doors, And
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 be badly injured or even killed. Leaving children in a vehicle with They could operate the power the ignition key is dangerous for windows or other controls or...
Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows Key Access Keyless Access Keyless Access This key is used for the driver door, This key, located inside the If the vehicle has the Keyless ignition, and glove box. transmitter, is used for the driver Access System, the transmitter has door, glove box, and rear seat a thin button (A) near the bottom of pass-through door.
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows Notice: If the transmitter does not Notice: If the keys get locked in have a button near the base, do the vehicle, it may have to be not pull on the chrome base of damaged to get them out. the transmitter.
Page 37: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry Do not pull on the chrome base of the transmitter. (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation (Lock): Press to lock all of the (Key Access) See Radio Frequency Statement on doors. page 13 22 for information The Remote Keyless Entry If enabled through the Driver...
Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle comes with two be programmed. Any lost or stolen (Remote Trunk/Liftgate transmitters. Each transmitter transmitters no longer work once the Release): Press and hold for about will have a number on top of it, new transmitter is programmed.
Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry To access the rear doors first, pull the rear door handle once to unlock (RKE) System Operation all doors and a second time to open (Keyless Access) the door. The Keyless Access System Entering any door other than the transmitter will work up to 60 m driver door will cause all of the...
Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Trunk/Liftgate Opening pressing on the keyless access transmitter, see “Remote Door Press the trunk/liftgate release Lock Feedback” under Vehicle button located above the license Personalization on page 5 48. plate to open the trunk/liftgate if the keyless access transmitter is within (Unlock): Press once to unlock range.
Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows For vehicles with the memory Programming Transmitters to Press and hold the Vehicle feature, press on the keyless three seconds to sound the panic access transmitter to program alarm. The horn sounds and the Only keyless access transmitters and recall the memory settings.
Page 42 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming with a Recognized 8. Press the ignition control knob to Transmitter exit programming mode. A new transmitter can be 9. Remove the transmitter from the programmed to the vehicle when transmitter pocket and press there is one recognized transmitter.
Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 The procedure requires three 4. Turn the key to the unlock 13. A beep sounds once 10-minute cycles to complete the position five times within programming is complete. matching process. five seconds. The DIC displays READY TO LEARN ELECTRONIC 1.
Page 44 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Starting the Vehicle with a Battery Replacement 2. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into Low Transmitter Battery Notice: When replacing the the slot on the side of the battery, do not touch any of the Replace the battery if the REPLACE transmitter.
Page 45: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Remote Vehicle Start Laws in some local communities Starting the Engine Using may restrict the use of remote Remote Start This vehicle may have a remote starters. For example, some laws To start the engine using the remote starting feature that allows you to may require a person using remote start feature:...
Page 46 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Extending Engine Run Time A maximum of two remote starts or Conditions in Which Remote Start remote start attempts are allowed Will Not Work To extend the engine run time by between ignition cycles. 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 and 2 The remote vehicle start feature while the engine is still running.
Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Door Locks Sedan and Wagon Uplevel Model WARNING (Continued) (Sedan and Wagon) From the inside, for a front door pull the door handle. Pulling the door Young children who get into handle again unlatches the door. unlocked vehicles may be WARNING For a rear door use the door lock...
Page 48: Door Locks (Coupe)
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Locks (Coupe) WARNING (Continued) WARNING Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be Unlocked doors can be unable to get out. A child can dangerous. be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent Passengers —...
Page 49: Central Door Unlocking
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Central Door Unlocking From the inside, use the power door lock switch (C). See Power Door System Locks on page 2 18. The vehicle has a central door To open a door from the inside, unlocking feature.
Page 50: Power Door Locks
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks With this feature, you can delay the For vehicles with an automatic actual locking of the doors. transmission, the doors will lock automatically when all doors are When the power door lock switch is closed, the ignition is on, and the pressed when the key is not in the...
Page 51: Lockout Protection
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Lockout Protection Safety Locks To set the locks: (Sedan and Wagon) 1. Insert the key into the security If the power door lock switch is lock slot and turn it so the slot is pressed when the key is in the The vehicle has rear door security in the horizontal position.
Page 52: Doors
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Trunk Lock Release WARNING (Continued) Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open: WARNING Close all of the windows. Fully open the air outlets on Exhaust gases can enter the or under the instrument vehicle if it is driven with the panel.
Page 53 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Vehicles with a manual On vehicles with a rear seat Close the trunk by pulling on the transmission, the shift lever pass-through door: handle. Do not use the handle as a must be in Neutral, and the tie-down.
Page 54 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Emergency Trunk Release There is a glow-in-the-dark WARNING (Continued) emergency trunk release handle Handle located on the back wall of the If the vehicle must be driven with trunk. This handle will glow following the liftgate or trunk/hatch open: exposure to light.
Page 55 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Turn the selector switch to choose WARNING one of three modes: MAX: The liftgate power opens to You or others could be injured if the full open height. caught in the path of the power liftgate.
Page 56 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows In either the MAX or the mode, Do not force the liftgate open or the liftgate can be power opened closed during a power cycle. and closed by: The power liftgate may be Pressing and holding the power temporarily disabled under extreme liftgate button 8 on the Remote temperatures or low battery...
Page 57: Liftgate
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 Obstacle Detection Features Setting the Power Liftgate If an audible and visual response is not received when setting the Intermediate Mode If the liftgate encounters an obstacle intermediate stop position, the during a power open or close cycle, To change the liftgate stop position: liftgate height is below the open...
Page 58: Vehicle Security
2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security To open the liftgate, press the touch 3. Close all doors. The security pad on the handle on the outside of light should go off after about This vehicle has theft-deterrent the liftgate and lift. To close the 30 seconds.
Page 59 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-27 Immobilizer To avoid setting off the alarm by unit in the vehicle and automatically accident: disarms the system. The vehicle See Radio Frequency Statement on may not start if the key is damaged. Lock the vehicle with the door page 13 22 for information key after the doors are closed.
Page 60: Immobilizer Operation
2-28 Keys, Doors, and Windows Immobilizer Operation If the engine still does not start with 3. After the engine has started, the other key, the vehicle needs turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and (Keyless Access) service. If the vehicle does start, remove the key.
Page 61 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-29 One or more keyless access If the ignition control knob does not It is possible for the immobilizer transmitters can be matched to the rotate, and the keyless access system to learn new or replacement vehicle's immobilizer control unit.
Page 62: Exterior Mirrors
2-30 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Manual Convex Mirrors Vehicles with manual fold mirrors are folded inward toward the vehicle CAUTION to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. A convex mirror can make things, Push the mirror outward, to return it like other vehicles, look farther to the original position.
Page 63: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-31 Interior Mirrors Windows Automatic Dimming WARNING Rearview Mirror Leaving children, helpless adults, The vehicle has an automatic or pets in a vehicle with the dimming inside rearview mirror. windows closed is dangerous. Automatic dimming reduces the They can be overcome by the glare of headlamps from extreme heat and suffer...
Page 64: Power Windows
2-32 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Windows Express-Down/Up Windows Windows with the express feature WARNING allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding Leaving children in a vehicle with the switch. the keys is dangerous for many Press or pull the switch fully and reasons.
Page 65 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-33 Express Window Anti-Pinch Programming the Power Window Lockout Override Windows If the vehicle battery has been WARNING recharged, disconnected or not working, the front power windows If express override is activated, will need to be reprogrammed for the window will not reverse the express-up feature to work.
Page 66: Sun Visors
2-34 Keys, Doors, and Windows Sun Visors Roof Sunroof If the vehicle has a power sunroof it will only operate when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9 17 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) Pull the sun visor down to block on page 9 19 and Retained...
Page 67 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-35 Vent: Coupe only, press and hold Anti-Pinch Feature It could also plug the water drainage the front of the switch (B) to vent system. Periodically open the If an object is in the path of the the sunroof.
Page 68 2-36 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
Page 69 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belts Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..... 3-32 Safety Belts ....3-12 Restraints Adding Equipment to the How to Wear Safety Belts...
Page 70: Seats And Restraints
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 properly, there is a greater Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can chance that occupants will suffer top of the restraint is at the same...
Page 71: Active Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Front Seats The front seat outboard head To adjust a manual seat: restraints are not designed to be removed. Seat Adjustment Rear Seats WARNING The vehicle's rear seats have head restraints in the outboard seating You can lose control of the positions, but they are not vehicle if you try to adjust a driver adjustable.
Page 72: Easy Entry Seat
Seats and Restraints Easy Entry Seat Power Seat Adjustment seat rearward, press and hold the bottom of the switch (B). Release (Coupe Models Only) the switch when the seat reaches the desired position. After entering or exiting the rear seat, return the seatback to the upright position.
Page 73: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Press and hold the bottom of the To adjust the seatback, control (B) to decrease support see “Power Reclining Seatbacks” to the top of the seatback and under Reclining Seatbacks on increase support to the bottom page 3 6. of the seatback.
Page 74: Thigh Support Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Thigh Support Reclining Seatbacks Adjustment WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints To recline a manual seatback: To return the seatback to the upright Power Reclining Seatbacks position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 76: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions must be applied for a manual transmission. A single beep will To save into memory: sound when the button is pressed. 1. Adjust the driver seat, outside The seat, outside mirrors, and/or mirrors, and the power steering power steering column will move to column, if equipped, to the...
Page 77 Seats and Restraints appropriate control for the area leaving the vehicle, if the following 2.3. The automatic transmission that is not recalling for two seconds. conditions are met. See Vehicle is shifted back into P (Park), Try recalling the memory position Personalization on page 5 48.
Page 78: Heated And Ventilated Front
3-10 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. With each press of change or pain to the skin, the the button, the seat will change to seat heater may cause burns...
Page 79: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints 3-11 Rear Seats Remote Start Heated Seats Sedan or Coupe During a remote start, the heated To lower one or both of the rear Notice: Folding a rear seat with seats may turn on, depending upon seatbacks: the safety belts still fastened may the outside temperature.
Page 80: Safety Belts
3-12 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Wagon To return a seatback to the upright position: To lower one or both of the rear This section of the manual seatbacks: describes how to use safety belts WARNING properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts.
Page 81: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Why Safety Belts Work Questions and Answers About WARNING (Continued) Safety Belts It is extremely dangerous to Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a ride in a cargo area, inside or safety belt? outside of a vehicle.
Page 82: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-14 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the How to Wear Safety Belts shoulder and across the chest. Properly These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining This section is only for people of forces.
Page 83: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-15 Lap-Shoulder Belt 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the All seating positions in the vehicle height that is right for you. have a lap-shoulder belt. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” later in this section The following instructions explain for use and important safety how to wear a lap-shoulder belt...
Page 84 3-16 Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Sedan and Wagon) The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the guide so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its Guides This vehicle has safety belt storage clip. pretensioners for front outboard This vehicle may have rear shoulder occupants.
Page 86: Safety Belt Use During
3-18 Seats and Restraints To remove and store the comfort WARNING (Continued) guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can and across the chest. These parts be removed from the guide. Pull the of the body are best able to take guide upward to expose its storage belt restraining forces.
Page 87: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints 3-19 Safety Belt Extender Safety System Check If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten Now and then, check that the safety around you, you should use it. belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and But if a safety belt is not long anchorages are all working properly.
Page 88: Safety Belt Care
3-20 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a Keep belts clean and dry. But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may WARNING have been stressed or damaged.
Page 89: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-21 Airbag System All of the airbags in the vehicle will Here are the most important things have the word AIRBAG embossed to know about the airbag system: The vehicle has the following in the trim or on an attached label airbags: near the deployment opening.
Page 90 3-22 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 when it inflates can be seriously against, or very close to any injured or killed.
Page 91: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-23 Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, The front outboard passenger Passenger Side Similar frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The driver and front outboard The driver's frontal airbag is in the passenger seat-mounted side center of the steering wheel.
Page 92: When Should An Airbag
3-24 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 airbag might not inflate properly or near frontal crashes to help or it might force the object into reduce the potential for severe that person causing severe injury...
Page 93: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-25 What Makes an Airbag straight on or at an angle, and Seat-mounted side impact and whether the object is fixed or roof-rail airbags are intended to Inflate? moving, rigid or deformable, inflate in moderate to severe side narrow or wide.
Page 94: How Does An Airbag
3-26 Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag The rollover capable roof-rail they inflate. Some components of airbags are designed to help reduce the airbag module may be hot for Restrain? the risk of full or partial ejection in several minutes. For location of rollover events, although no system the airbags, see Where Are the In moderate to severe frontal or...
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Additional windshield breakage may WARNING (Continued) WARNING also occur from the front outboard passenger airbag. A crash severe enough to inflate To avoid this, everyone in the Airbags are designed to inflate the airbags may have also vehicle should get out as soon as only once.
Page 96: Passenger Sensing
3-28 Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing The words ON and OFF, or the The sensors are designed to detect symbol for on and off, will be visible the presence of a properly-seated System during the system check. If the occupant and determine if the front vehicle has remote start, and it is outboard passenger frontal airbag The vehicle has a passenger...
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-29 A front outboard passenger WARNING WARNING (Continued) takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time. A child in a rear-facing child deploy under some unusual There is a critical problem with restraint can be seriously circumstance, even though the the airbag system or the injured or killed if the right front...
Page 98 3-30 Seats and Restraints For some children, including If the On Indicator Is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child children in child restraints, and for restraint and restarting the Child Restraint very small adults, the passenger vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, If a child restraint has been installed sensing system may or may not turn turn the vehicle off.
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-31 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 System Operation that person and enable the front Safety belts help keep the outboard passenger frontal airbag: passenger in position on the seat 1.
Page 100: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-32 Seats and Restraints Servicing the A wet seat can affect the See Airbag Readiness Light on performance of the passenger page 5 18 for important safety Airbag-Equipped Vehicle sensing system. Here is how: information. Airbags affect how the vehicle The passenger sensing system The on indicator may be lit if an should be serviced.
Page 101: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Seats and Restraints 3-33 steering wheel, instrument This could either prevent WARNING (Continued) panel, roof-rail airbag modules, proper deployment of the ceiling headliner or pillar garnish passenger airbag(s) or prevent They are probably part of the trim, overhead console, front the passenger sensing system airbag system.
Page 102: Airbag System Check
3-34 Seats and Restraints Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need modified. How can I find out regularly scheduled maintenance whether this will affect my or replacement.
Page 103: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-35 Child Restraints If an airbag inflates, you will need Use a booster seat with a to replace airbag system parts. lap-shoulder belt until the child See your dealer for service. passes the fit test below: Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on Sit all the way back on the seat.
Page 104 3-36 Seats and Restraints Q: What is the proper way to According to accident statistics, wear safety belts? children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child A: An older child should wear a restraint system or infant restraint lap-shoulder belt and get the system secured in a rear seating additional restraint a shoulder...
Page 105: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-37 Infants and Young WARNING (Continued) WARNING Children Children can be seriously injured The child might also slide under Everyone in a vehicle needs or strangled if a shoulder belt is the lap belt. The belt force would protection! This includes infants and wrapped around their neck and then be applied right on the...
Page 106 3-38 Seats and Restraints Children who are not restrained WARNING (Continued) properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing WARNING child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front Never hold an infant or a child passenger seat as far back as it...
Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Q: What are the different types of The restraint manufacturer's WARNING add-on child restraints? instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A: Add-on child restraints, which A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular are purchased by the vehicle so small that the vehicle's regular...
Page 108: Child Restraint Systems
3-40 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 (A) Rear-Facing Infant Seat provides restraint for the child's restraint designed to improve the fit A rear-facing infant seat (A) body with the harness.
Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a In the U.S., refer to the National crash if the child restraint is not Highway Traffic Safety Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. Administration (NHTSA) website to locate the nearest child safety WARNING...
Page 110: Where To Put The Restraint
3-42 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 injured restraints in a rear seat, even if children and infants are safer when or killed if the right front the airbag is off.
Page 111: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Seats and Restraints 3-43 Lower Anchors and Depending on where you place the When installing a child restraint with child restraint and the size of the a top tether, you must also use Tethers for Children child restraint, you may not be able either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) to access adjacent safety belt...
Page 112 3-44 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations To assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. For a wagon the lower anchors are beneath zippers, near the labels.
Page 114 3-46 Seats and Restraints Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the...
Page 115 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Securing a Child Restraint WARNING WARNING Designed for the LATCH System Do not attach more than one child Children can be seriously injured restraint to a single anchor. or strangled if a shoulder belt is WARNING Attaching more than one child wrapped around their neck and restraint to a single anchor could...
Page 116 3-48 Seats and Restraints Notice: Do not let the LATCH Refer to your child restraint 2.3. If you have an adjustable attachments rub against the manufacturer instructions and head restraint, raise the vehicle’s safety belts. This may the instructions in this manual. head restraint.
Page 117 Seats and Restraints 3-49 If the position you are using If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest has a fixed headrest or has a fixed headrest or or head restraint and you head restraint and you are head restraint and you are are using a dual tether,...
Page 118: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
3-50 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in WARNING a rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have...
Page 119 Seats and Restraints 3-51 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
Page 120: Securing Child Restraints
3-52 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top WARNING tether, follow the child restraint (Front Passenger Seat) manufacturer's instructions A child in a rear-facing child regarding the use of the top This vehicle has airbags. A rear restraint can be seriously injured tether.
Page 121 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Do not secure a child seat in a 2. Put the child restraint on WARNING (Continued) position without a top tether anchor the seat. if a national or local law requires 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run Secure rear-facing child restraints that the top tether be anchored, or if the lap and shoulder portions of...
Page 122 3-54 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Page 123: Instrument Panel Storage
Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders .
Page 124: Center Console Storage
Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage 2. Align the cartridge over the pin (B) on both sides. Press the Features cartridge down and turn it slightly forward until it clicks. Cargo Cover (Wagon) 3. The cartridge is properly installed if it fits firmly when The cargo cover can be used to pulled and pushed.
Page 125: Cargo Management System
Storage Cargo Management D-Ring Sliders System (Wagon Only) There are four D-Ring sliders that move along rails on both sides of the cargo management area. These can be used as tie-downs when storing cargo. Installing D-Ring Sliders The cover can be opened to two positions to allow access to the storage area.
Page 126: Cargo Net (Wagon)
Storage Cargo Net (Wagon) WARNING Do not stack items higher than the upper end of the cargo net or hang anything from the net. Avoid items that have sharp edges or that apply excessive force to the net. If items are not properly stored, damage to the net could occur and items can be thrown The loop of the D-Ring slider must...
Page 127: Convenience Net
Storage 3. Mount the cargo net to the rear 4. The net can also be mounted to 5. Pull on the straps to tighten seat tethers located on the front the tethers on the back of the the net. of the bottom cushions. rear seats when the seats are Convenience Net upright.
Page 128: Roof Rack System
Storage Roof Rack System For vehicles with a roof rack, the To prevent damage or loss of cargo rack can be used to load items. when driving, check to make sure For roof racks that do not have crossrails and cargo are securely Roof Rack System crossrails included, GM Certified fastened.
Page 129 Storage Installing the Crossrails 1. Identify the front and rear 3. The crossrail supports are crossrail. labeled with an arrow (B) that A. Crossrails needs to point toward the front 2. The front crossrail (A) is smaller of the vehicle. A pin (A) will be B.
Page 130 Storage Removing the Crossrails 1. Move both levers of the crossrail into the upper forward position. 2. Slide the crossrail into the cut-out area. 3. Remove the crossrail from the 4. Locate the forward or rearward vehicle. cut-out in the siderail channel. 4.
Page 131: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Odometer ....5-14 Engine Coolant Temperature Trip Odometer ....5-14 Warning Light .
Page 132: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Controls Fuel System Messages ..5-38 Power Tilt Wheel Key and Lock Messages ..5-38 Lamp Messages ... . . 5-41 Steering Wheel Object Detection System Adjustment...
Page 133: Steering Wheel Controls
Instruments and Controls For vehicles without a navigation Steering Wheel Controls (Previous/Next): system, press and hold Press to go to the previous or next for two seconds to interact radio station stored as a favorite, ® with OnStar or Bluetooth. or the previous or next track of See OnStar Overview on a CD.
Page 134: Heated Steering Wheel
Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Horn (Mist): Single wipe, briefly move the lever down and release. Press on the steering wheel pad The vehicle may be equipped with a Several wipes, hold the lever down. heated steering wheel. to sound the horn. (Off): Turns the wipers off.
Page 135 Instruments and Controls Heavy snow or ice can overload the Windshield Washer (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity wiper motor. A circuit breaker will Control): Move the windshield stop the motor until it cools down. WARNING wiper lever to . Turn the Rainsense™ band on the wiper lever to adjust the In freezing weather, do not use sensitivity.
Page 136: Rear Window
Instruments and Controls Rear Window Wagon Model Wiper Activated Headlamps Wiper/Washer Pull the lever toward you to spray This feature activates the washer fluid on the windshield. headlamps and parking lamps For vehicles with a rear window The spray continues until the lever after the windshield wipers have wiper/washer, the controls are on is released.
Page 137: Headlamp Washer
Instruments and Controls Headlamp Washer Press the washer button at the end (Rear Wiper Delay Short): of the windshield wiper lever to Sets a five second delay between For vehicles with headlamp washers wash the headlamps. Both the wipes. they clear debris from the headlamp headlamps and the windshield will (Rear Wiper Delay Long): Sets lenses.
Page 138: Compass
Instruments and Controls Compass 4. Press until the vehicle heading, for example, The vehicle may have a compass in N for North, is displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC). the DIC. Compass Zone 5. Calibrate the compass. The zone is set to zone eight. If you See “Compass Calibration do not live in zone eight or drive out Procedure”...
Page 139: Clock
Instruments and Controls Clock the compass. Interference may be 2. Press until PRESS caused by a magnetic antenna CALIBRATE COMPASS The analog clock is on the mount, magnetic note pad holder, displays. instrument panel above the radio. or any other magnetic item. Turn off 3.
Page 140: Power Outlets
10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. lighter in while it is heating. with the equipment. See Add-On On the CTS Wagon there is an Electrical Equipment on page 9 63. additional accessory power outlet Notice: Hanging heavy...
Page 141: Ashtrays
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and The vehicle may have two function. Often gauges and warning removable ashtrays. One ashtray Indicators lights work together to indicate a can be placed into the instrument problem with the vehicle.
Page 142: Instrument Cluster
5-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 143 Instruments and Controls 5-13 English V-Series Shown, Metric and Manual Similar...
Page 144: Speedometer
5-14 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Trip Odometer The CTS-V tachometer has tracer lights that follow the movement of The speedometer shows the The trip odometer can record the the tachometer indicator. The tracer vehicle's speed in either kilometers number of kilometers or miles...
Page 145: Boost Gauge
Normal operation of the fuel gauge includes: At the service station, the fuel English pump shuts off before the gauge For the CTS-V, this gauge is located Metric reads full. in the instrument panel cluster. It takes a little more or less fuel...
Page 146 Throttle operation and fuel supply return to normal when engine speed is lowered. For the CTS-V, the tachometer tracer lights flash prior to reaching English engine speed limit. The tracer lights For vehicles with an engine oil...
Page 147: Engine Coolant
Instruments and Controls 5-17 A reading outside the normal Check the oil level as soon as operating range may be caused by possible. Add oil if required, a dangerously low oil level or some but if the oil level is within the other problem causing low oil operating range and the oil pressure.
Page 148: Safety Belt Reminders
5-18 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 Light such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other There is a driver safety belt electronic device.
Page 149: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Passenger Airbag Status When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator Indicator will light the words ON and OFF, or the symbols for on and off, for The vehicle has a passenger several seconds as a system check. sensing system.
Page 150: Charging System Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls Charging System Light If, after several seconds, both status See Battery Voltage and Charging indicator lights remain on, or if there Messages on page 5 33. are no lights at all, there may be If a short distance must be driven a problem with the lights or the with the light on, be sure to turn off passenger sensing system.
Page 151 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Notice: If the vehicle is pass a required Emission continually driven with this light Inspection/Maintenance test. on, the emission controls might See Accessories and not work as well, the vehicle fuel Modifications on page 10 3. economy might not be as good, This light comes on during a and the engine might not run as...
Page 152 5-22 Instruments and Controls Check that good quality fuel is If the light continues to flash, Emissions Inspection and used. Poor fuel quality causes when it is safe to do so, stop the Maintenance Programs the engine not to run as vehicle.
Page 153: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Brake System Warning See your dealer for assistance in When the ignition is on, the brake verifying proper operation of the system warning light also comes on Light malfunction indicator lamp. when the parking brake is set. The vehicle brake system consists The OBD II (On-Board The light flashes or stays on if the...
Page 154: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Parking Brake system. reset the system. If the ABS light See Brake Assist (Except CTS-V) stays on, or comes on again while If the light does not come on, on page 9 39 for more information.
Page 155: Up-Shift Light
StabiliTrak system is turned off. the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction For the CTS-V, the tracer lights If the system is working normally, Control System (TCS) is also off. function as a performance up-shift the indicator light turns off.
Page 156: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-26 Instruments and Controls If the indicator/warning light is on If the light comes on and stays on When the Light Is On Steady and flashing, the TCS and/or the while driving, the vehicle may have This indicates that one or more of StabiliTrak system is actively a problem with the cooling system.
Page 157: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 5-27 Engine Oil Pressure Light The vehicle could be low on oil and The light will flash rapidly if the might have some other system alarm system is arming and one or Notice: Lack of proper engine oil problem.
Page 158: Front Fog Lamp Light
5-28 Instruments and Controls Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) provides status of many vehicle systems. The DIC displays warning/ status messages. The DIC display The fog lamp light comes on when This light comes on whenever the is at the bottom of the instrument the fog lamps are in use.
Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-29 If a problem is detected, a warning Trip/Fuel Display Menu Items (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll message appears on the display. through the trip and fuel displays. (Trip/Fuel): Press to display All messages should be taken See “Trip/Fuel Display Menu Items” the following menu items: seriously;...
Page 160 5-30 Instruments and Controls Fuel Range AVG (Average) Economy Inst (Instantaneous) Economy Displays the approximate remaining Displays the approximate average Displays the current fuel economy kilometers (km) or miles (mi) you liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) in either liters per 100 kilometers can drive without refilling the fuel or miles per gallon (mpg).
Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Vehicle Information Display It cannot be reset accurately until as a reminder that the system has the next oil change. To reset the been turned off. See Object Menu Items engine oil life system, See Engine Detection System Messages on (Vehicle Information): Press Oil Life System on page 10 13.
Page 162 5-32 Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage When the SBZA system is turned Oil Pressure (CTS-V Only) off, the DIC will display the SIDE This display shows the current This display shows the oil pressure BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF battery voltage. The vehicle's...
Page 163: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-33 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 BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE than 10 volts or the battery has some action that may be needed been drained.
Page 164: Brake System Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls Brake System Messages To help the generator recharge the PRESS BRAKE TO START battery quickly, reduce the load on ENGINE (AUTOMATIC PARK BRAKE RELEASED the electrical system by turning off TRANSMISSION ONLY) the accessories. For vehicles with the electric parking If the vehicle has the keyless The normal battery voltage range is brake, this message displays...
Page 165: Compass Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Compass Messages SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 23 for more information. This message displays if there is a CALIBRATING DRIVE IN This message may also be problem with the brake system. CIRCLES displayed for other brake system The brake system warning light and...
Page 166: Door Ajar Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls Door Ajar Messages Engine Cooling System REAR ACCESS OPEN (Wagon) Messages This message displays when the DRIVER DOOR OPEN liftgate is not closed completely. ENGINE HOT A/C This message displays when the Make sure that the liftgate is closed (AIR CONDITIONING) OFF driver door is not closed completely.
Page 167: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 Engine Oil Messages ENGINE OVERHEATED This message clears itself after 10 seconds, until the next ignition IDLE ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON cycle. See Engine Oil on Notice: If you drive the vehicle page 10 10 for additional When this message displays, it while the engine is overheating, information.
Page 168: Fuel System Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls Fuel System Messages Stop the vehicle immediately, as ELECTRONIC KEY ALREADY engine damage can result from KNOWN FUEL LEVEL LOW driving a vehicle with low oil If the vehicle has the keyless pressure. Have the vehicle serviced This message displays when the access system, this message by your dealer as soon as possible...
Page 169 Instruments and Controls 5-39 The following conditions may cause ELECTRONIC KEY NOT this message to appear: DETECTED RESTART ALLOWED Driver-added equipment plugged into the accessory power outlet If the vehicle has the keyless on the center console is causing access system, this message interference.
Page 170 5-40 Instruments and Controls LEARN DELAY ACTIVE PRESS START CONTROL TO REPLACE BATTERY IN WAIT XX MIN (MINUTES) LEARN KEYS REMOTE KEY If the vehicle has the keyless If the vehicle has the keyless This message displays when the access system, this message access system, this message battery in the Remote Keyless displays when matching new...
Page 171: Lamp Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 SERVICE KEYLESS START AUTOMATIC LIGHT PARKING ASSIST OFF SYSTEM CONTROL ON After the vehicle has been started, this message displays to remind the If the vehicle has the keyless This message displays when the driver that the URPA system has access system, this message automatic headlamps are turned on.
Page 172: Ride Control System
5-42 Instruments and Controls SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE This message may also activate To reset the warning message, during heavy rain or due to road turn the ignition off and then back ALERT SYSTEM spray. The vehicle does not need on again after 30 seconds.
Page 173 Instruments and Controls 5-43 SERVICE POWER STEERING your dealer as soon as possible. STABILITRAK ® See StabiliTrak System on COMPETITIVE MODE This message displays if a problem page 9 41 for more information. is detected with the speed variable This message displays when the assist steering system.
Page 174: Airbag System Messages
Instruments and Controls If the stability system takes STABILITRAK OFF SUSPENSION MODE TOUR longer than usual to complete its (CTS-V ONLY) This message displays when you diagnostic checks due to driving turn off StabiliTrak, or when the This message will be displayed conditions.
Page 175: Anti-Theft Alarm System
Instruments and Controls 5-45 Anti-theft Alarm System Tire Messages THEFT ATTEMPTED Messages This message displays if the SERVICE TIRE MONITOR theft-deterrent system has SYSTEM SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT detected a break-in attempt while SYSTEM This message displays if a part on you were away from the vehicle.
Page 176: Transmission Messages
Tire DIFFERENTIAL HOT, REDUCE or after replacing a tire or sensor. and Loading Information label. SPEED (CTS-V ONLY) See Tire Rotation on page 10 81, See Tires on page 10 66, Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitor System on...
Page 177: Vehicle Speed Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-47 SERVICE TRANSMISSION SPORT MODE SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/H (MPH) This message displays when there This message displays when is a problem with the vehicle's the vehicle is in sport mode. This message displays when the transmission.
Page 178: Vehicle Personalization
5-48 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Entering the Feature Press the set/reset button once to select English as the language in Settings Menu Personalization which all DIC messages will appear. 1. Turn the ignition on. Vehicle customization allows certain Display Language To avoid excessive drain on the features to be programmed for one This feature allows you to select...
Page 179 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Espanol: All messages will appear Press the customization button until Auto Door Unlock in Spanish. Auto Door Lock appears on the DIC This feature allows you to select display. Press the set/reset button Portuguese: All messages will whether or not the door(s) will once to access the settings for appear in Portuguese.
Page 180 5-50 Instruments and Controls All In Park (default on Automatic (Key Access) on page 2 5, No Change: No change will be Transmission) (Automatic or “Keyless Locking” later in this made to this feature. The current Transmission Only): All of the section for more information.
Page 181 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Press the customization button until This happens after the key is turned Approach Lighting Remote Door Unlock appears on from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. This feature allows you to select the DIC display. Press the set/reset Press the customization button until whether or not to have the exterior button once to access the settings Exit Lighting appears on the DIC...
Page 182 5-52 Instruments and Controls See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Restore All (default): The For example, if there are two System Operation (Keyless Access) customization features will be set keyless access transmitters in the on page 2 7 or Remote Keyless to their factory default settings.
Page 183 Instruments and Controls 5-53 To select whether the horn sounds To select a setting, press the Press the customization button until or the lights flash when the vehicle set/reset button while the desired Keyless Unlock appears on the DIC is locked, see “Remote Door Lock” setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 184 5-54 Instruments and Controls Chime Volume Entry/Exit Recall will cause the driver seat to move rearward a certain distance, and the This feature allows you to select the If the vehicle has this feature, it steering column to move full up and volume level of the chime.
Page 185 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Entry/Exit Steering Only: Easy Entry/Exit Recall On (Vehicles Exiting the Feature Exit will automatically move the with Power Tilt Steering Wheel): Settings Menu steering column to a full up and If this setting is selected the The feature settings menu will be full forward position when the following two options will be...
Page 186: Universal Remote System
5-56 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Home When programming a garage door, Remote with any garage door park outside of the garage. Park System opener that does not have the stop directly in line with and facing the and reverse feature.
Page 187 Instruments and Controls 5-57 Programming a garage door opener Do not hold down the buttons for Do not release the Universal involves time-sensitive actions, so longer than 30 seconds and do Home Remote button or the read the entire procedure before not repeat this step to program hand-held transmitter button until starting.
Page 188 5-58 Instruments and Controls 5. Press and hold the newly trained it. If the garage door does not Universal Home Remote button move, press and hold the same and observe the indicator light. button a second time for two seconds, and then release If the indicator light it.
Page 189: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-59 Canadian radio-frequency laws hand-held transmitter button until Erasing Universal Remote require transmitter signals to time the frequency signal has been Buttons out or quit after several seconds of successfully accepted by the All programmed buttons should be transmission.
Page 190 5-60 Instruments and Controls Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote Button To reprogram any of the three Universal Remote buttons, repeat the programming instructions earlier in this section, beginning with Step 2. For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices (U.S.
Page 191: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-6 Exterior Lamp Controls Reading Lamps ....6-7 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls .
Page 192: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting Headlamp High/ Flash-to-Pass AUTO (Automatic): Turns the headlamps on and off automatically, Low-Beam Changer This feature allows the high-beam depending upon how much light is headlamps to be used to signal the available outside of the vehicle. Push the turn signal/lane change driver in front of you that you want lever away from you to turn the high (Parking Lamps): Turns on the...
Page 193: Daytime Running
Lighting Daytime Running will be on. The other exterior lamps If the parking lamps or the fog and the instrument panel cluster lamps were turned on instead, the Lamps (DRL) will not be on. DRL will still turn off. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can When the exterior lamp control is in This will work regardless of gear make it easier for others to see the...
Page 194: Adaptive Forward
Lighting Adaptive Forward Once the vehicle leaves the garage, it takes approximately one minute Lighting (AFL) for the automatic headlamp system to change if it is bright enough The Adaptive Forward Lighting outside. During that delay, the System (AFL) pivots the headlamps instrument panel cluster may not horizontally to provide greater road be as bright as usual.
Page 195: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or Signals does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10 42.
Page 196: Fog Lamps
Lighting Fog Lamps Interior Lighting The parking lamps must be on for the fog lamps to work. Instrument Panel If the high-beam headlamps are turned on, the fog lamps will also Illumination Control turn off. They will turn back on again when you change back to low-beam The instrument panel brightness headlamps.
Page 197: Reading Lamps
Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features Exit Lighting The reading lamps are located on The headlamps, taillamps, parking Entry Lighting the overhead console. These lamps lamps, back-up lamps, and license come on automatically when any plate lamps come on at night, or in The headlamps, taillamps, license door is opened.
Page 198: Parade Dimming
Lighting Parade Dimming Battery Load This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast Management This feature does not let the enough at idle to produce all the instrument panel display screens power that is needed for very high The vehicle has Electric Power dim during daylight hours while the electrical loads.
Page 199: Battery Power Protection
Lighting Battery Power Protection Exterior Lighting Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being Battery Saver This feature helps to prevent noticeable. In rare cases at the battery drain if accessory lamps highest levels of corrective action, The exterior lamps turn off about are left on.
Page 200 6-10 Lighting NOTES...
Page 201: Introduction
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction Audio Players CD Player ....7-18 System CD/DVD Player ....7-21 Infotainment MP3 .
Page 202: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature To minimize taking your eyes off the The vehicle has Retained road while driving, do the following Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, ® TheftLock is designed to while the vehicle is parked: the audio system can be played discourage theft of the vehicle's even after the ignition is turned off.
Page 203: Operation
Infotainment System Operation Full View of Radio with CD Shown, Radio with Six-Disc CD Similar...
Page 204 Infotainment System Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble): To adjust bass, midrange, or treble: 1. Press the TUNE/TONE knob until the tone control tabs display. 2. Continue pressing the TUNE/ TONE knob, or press the softkey under the desired tab to highlight Partial View of Radio with DVD Audio, Hard Drive the desired tone setting.
Page 205 Infotainment System 4. To decrease the highlighted Adjusting the Speakers 4. To decrease the highlighted setting, do one of the following: setting, do one of the following: (Balance/Fade) Turn the TUNE/TONE knob Turn the TUNE/TONE knob BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): counterclockwise. counterclockwise. To adjust balance or fade: Turn the MENU/SELECT Turn the MENU/SELECT...
Page 206 Infotainment System ® Centerpoint : Select to enable Adjusting the Equalizer (EQ) To choose a DSP setting: ® Bose Centerpoint signal 1. Press the TUNE/TONE knob to If the radio has this feature, the EQ processing circuitry. Centerpoint display the tone/speaker and can be adjusted between talk and ®...
Page 207 Infotainment System System Settings 4. Press the FAV button, or let the 3. Press the softkey under the menu time out, to return to the AUTO VOL tab on the radio CONFIG: Press to adjust the original main radio screen display.
Page 208: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System Radio Noise Compensation Technology This feature is most effective at lower radio volume settings where If the vehicle has the radio with DVD background noise can affect how AM-FM Radio Audio, HDD, and USB, it has Bose the music being played through the ®...
Page 209 Infotainment System information that causes the radio Manual Tuning ¨ © SEEK or SEEK: Press to go to features to work improperly. If this the previous or to the next radio Turn the TUNE/TONE knob to happens, contact the radio station. station and stay there.
Page 210 7-10 Infotainment System Storing a Radio Station as a To store a station as a favorite: 3. Select the desired number of favorites pages by pressing the Favorite 1. Tune to the desired radio station. softkey located below the Drivers are encouraged to set up 2.
Page 211: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System 7-11 Satellite Radio bar. The status bar shows the On FM or AM, press the REV or amount of content stored in the FWD button multiple times to Vehicles with an XM™ Satellite buffer and the current pause point. rewind or fast forward.
Page 212 7-12 Infotainment System Control Buttons XM Categories Selecting an XM Station The knobs and buttons used to XM stations are organized in Seek Tuning control the radio are: categories. ¨ © Press SEEK or SEEK to go to (XM): Press to choose the Removing or Adding Categories the next or previous station.
Page 213 Infotainment System 7-13 Selecting a Station by Category FAV (Favorites): A maximum of The number of favorites pages can 36 stations can be programmed as be set up using the CONFIG button. The infotainment system can list favorites using the six softkeys XM stations by genre.
Page 214 7-14 Infotainment System Time Shifting — Pause and Pausing XM with the Vehicle Press and hold the REV or Turned Off Rewind Live XM FWD buttons to rewind or fast forward through the time shift buffer. If XM is paused before the vehicle is The Radio with DVD Audio, HDD, turned off, the radio will continue to Hold...
Page 215 Infotainment System 7-15 No XM Signal: The system is No Artist Info: No artist CAT Not Found: There are no functioning correctly, but the vehicle information is available at this time channels available for the selected is in a location that is blocking the on this channel.
Page 216: Radio Reception
7-16 Infotainment System Radio Reception out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, The range for most AM stations is Frequency interference and static garages, or tunnels may cause loss greater than for FM, especially at can occur during normal radio of the XM signal for a period of time.
Page 217: Backglass Antenna
Infotainment System 7-17 Backglass Antenna Multi-Band Antenna Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside The AM-FM antenna is integrated The antenna located on the roof of rear window can damage the rear with the rear window defogger, the vehicle is used for the OnStar, window antenna and/or the rear located in the rear window.
Page 218: Audio Players
7-18 Infotainment System Audio Players damage the surface. Pick up discs could be damaged. While using by grasping the outer edges or the the CD player, use only CDs in edge of the hole and the outer edge. good condition without any label, CD Player load one CD at a time, and keep If the surface of a disc is soiled,...
Page 219 Infotainment System 7-19 Inserting a CD To insert multiple CDs: REV (Fast Reverse): Press (Six-Disc CD Player) and hold to reverse playback quickly 1. Press and hold within a track. (Load): Press to load CDs into five seconds. A beep sounds FWD (Fast Forward): Press the CD player.
Page 220 7-20 Infotainment System Press the softkeys located under To use the TUNE/TONE knob or the Playing Tracks in Random Order the Disc tab to change to another MENU/SELECT knob: Press the softkey under the Shuffle disc. The CD begins playback of Turn the TUNE/TONE knob or the tab to play the tracks of a CD in the first track on the selected disc.
Page 221: Cd/Dvd Player
Infotainment System 7-21 Disc Messages If the disc is not playing correctly, Care of CDs and DVDs for any other reason, try a known If playing a CD/DVD, the sound DISC ERROR: If this message good disc. quality can be reduced due to disc displays and/or the disc ejects, it If any error occurs repeatedly or if quality, the method of recording, the...
Page 222 7-22 Infotainment System Care of the CD/DVD Player Control Buttons In DVD Audio playback mode, press once to change playback to a speed Do not add a label to a disc; it could The knobs and buttons used to of 2X. Each successive press get caught in the CD/DVD player.
Page 223 Infotainment System 7-23 Inserting a Disc ¨ Press SEEK to go to the next FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback © ¨ With the printed side facing up, track. If SEEK or SEEK is held, quickly within a track. Sound is insert a disc into the audio CD/DVD or pressed multiple times, the player heard at a reduced volume and the...
Page 224 7-24 Infotainment System Selecting a DVD A Track To use the MENU/SELECT knob: to a speed of 4X, 10X, or 21X. Press to resume normal Tracks can be selected using Press the softkey under the Menu playback. the seek buttons, or the tab to display a list of all Groups.
Page 225 Infotainment System 7-25 The disc is dirty, scratched, Selecting DVD Audio Streams Playing an MP3/WMA Disc wet, or upside down. Each DVD audio Group may contain CD/DVD players with the MP3 The air is very humid. If so, wait audio content that is encoded in one feature are capable of playing an about an hour and try again.
Page 226: Mp3
7-26 Infotainment System Create playlists that have a .m3u Creating an MP3/WMA Disc or .wpl extension; other file When creating an MP3/WMA disc: extensions may not work. MP3/WMA Format Make sure the MP3/WMA files Minimize the length of the file, The Single CD and the Six-Disc are recorded on a CD R or folder, or playlist names.
Page 227 Infotainment System 7-27 maximum of 50 folders and Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play playlists, and 255 files, the player If a root directory or a folder exists Tracks recorded to the CD-R or lets you access and navigate up to somewhere in the file structure that CD-RW play in the following order: the maximum, but all items over the...
Page 228 7-28 Infotainment System File System and Naming the seek buttons or turning the ¨ Press the SEEK button to go to TUNE/TONE knob. Songs are © ¨ The song name contained in the ID3 the next track. If SEEK or SEEK played sequentially;...
Page 229 Infotainment System 7-29 Fast Forward and Rewind To use the menu system: Quick Jump REV (Fast Reverse): Press 1. Press the MENU/SELECT knob To scroll up or down the list of and hold to reverse playback quickly to display the MP3 Menu. Artists, Albums, or Song Titles, within a track.
Page 230: Hard Drive Device (Hdd)
7-30 Infotainment System Hard Drive Device (HDD) Deleting a Recorded Song or Re-recording Audio CDs Category If a CD has already been recorded, To use the HDD, tracks must be DEL (Delete): Press the DEL the radio system will not record recorded from a CD, MP3 Disc, button to delete the track currently the contents again.
Page 231 Infotainment System 7-31 If these audio CDs contain CD-text, Occasionally, the radio may find Recording from MP3/WMA the radio will use the CD-text more than one match in the Discs or USB information when recording the Gracenote Database for an audio REC (Record): Press to start content to the HDD.
Page 232 7-32 Infotainment System AudioBooks from www.audible.com HDD Playback Mode can also be transferred to the The infotainment system displays the current HDD playback mode. HDD using the record function. The following table shows the display mode options and what happens as See “AudioBook”...
Page 233 Infotainment System 7-33 HDD Menu Quick Jump Playlist 1. Press the MENU/SELECT knob To scroll up or down the list of Select this option from the HDD to display the HDD Menu. Artists, Albums, or Song Titles, Menu to display all six favorite press and hold the softkey under playlists, then select one of the six 2.
Page 234 7-34 Infotainment System The radio system displays the AudioBook Saving HDD Favorites number of available items in each The radio is able to play back Press the FAV button to change individual category as shown on the AudioBook content downloaded between favorite modes during sample display.
Page 235 Infotainment System 7-35 Favorites can be saved by pressing and holding the softkey under the Press (play/pause) to pause favorites selection. Store favorites according to the following table: the radio. The radio display will show the Time Shift buffer status Favorites Action on Press-and-Hold bar.
Page 236: Auxiliary Devices
7-36 Infotainment System If the vehicle is turned back on 3.5 mm Jack On AM/FM, press REV or within one hour, the radio will FWD multiple times to rewind or Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to automatically resume playback from fast forward.
Page 237 Infotainment System 7-37 USB Port Playing an MP3/WMA from a It can also be left connected to the USB Storage Device vehicle after the vehicle is turned The USB connector uses the off. With the vehicle turned off, the See MP3 on page 7 26 for more USB standards, 1.1 and 2.0.
Page 238: Bluetooth
7-38 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone Commanding and Controlling The system may not work with an iPod all cell phones. See “Pairing” in An iPod can be controlled by using Bluetooth this section for more information. the radio buttons and knobs;...
Page 239 Infotainment System 7-39 ® Vehicles with a Bluetooth system Noise: Keep interior noise levels to Bluetooth Controls can use a Bluetooth-capable cell a minimum. The system may not Use the buttons located on the phone with a Hands-Free Profile to recognize voice commands if there steering wheel to operate the make and receive phone calls.
Page 240 7-40 Infotainment System Pairing only needs to be Pairing 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds completed once, unless the with instructions and a four-digit A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone pairing information on the cell Personal Identification Number must be paired to the in-vehicle phone changes or the cell phone (PIN).
Page 241 Infotainment System 7-41 Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Phones Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, the Bluetooth system looks for the 1. Press and hold The system can store up to next available cell phone in the 30 phone numbers as name tags two seconds.
Page 242 7-42 Infotainment System Using the “Store” Command 2. Say “Digit Store.” To delete all name tags: 3. Say each digit, one at a time, 1. Press and hold 1. Press and hold that you want to store. After two seconds. For vehicles with a two seconds.
Page 243 Infotainment System 7-43 Dial or Call: The dial or call Using the “Digit Dial” Command Once connected, the person called command can be used will be heard through the audio The digit dial command allows a interchangeably to dial a phone speakers.
Page 244 7-44 Infotainment System Call Waiting 3. Use the dial or call command to The cell phone must be paired and dial the number of the third party connected with the Bluetooth Call waiting must be supported on to call. system before a call can be the cell phone and enabled by the transferred.
Page 245 Infotainment System 7-45 Voice Pass-Thru Dual Tone Multi-Frequency This includes all saved name tags in the phone book and phone pairing (DTMF) Tones Voice Pass-Thru allows access to information. For information on how the voice recognition commands on The Bluetooth system can send to delete this information, see the the cell phone.
Page 246: Trademarks And License Agreements
7-46 Infotainment System Trademarks and Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its License Agreements compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless preformance.
Page 247 Infotainment System 7-47 CD and music data from Gracenote, Regarding the use of Gracenote You agree not to assign, copy, Inc., copyright © 2000 to present Music Recognition Service, when transfer or transmit the Gracenote Gracenote. One or more patents this product is used, it is necessary Software or any Gracenote Data to owned by Gracenote apply to this...
Page 248 7-48 Infotainment System Under no circumstances will express or implied, regarding the Gracenote disclaims all warranties Gracenote become liable for any accuracy of any Gracenote Data express or implied, including, but payment to you for any information from in the Gracenote Servers. not limited to, implied warranties that you provide.
Page 249: Air Vents
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 this system. Control System ....8-1 Air Vents Air Vents .
Page 250 Climate Controls Automatic Operation can automatically change modes PASS (Passenger Climate as the vehicle warms up to Control): Press to set a different AUTO (Automatic): The system maintain the chosen temperature temperature for the passenger. automatically controls fan speed, setting. The length of time Then adjust the passenger air delivery, and air conditioning in needed for warm up depends on...
Page 251 Climate Controls Press AUTO to return to automatic To change the current mode, select (Defrost): This mode clears operation. The blower may reduce one of the following: the windshield of fog or frost more ® during an Onstar session to limit quickly.
Page 252 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger Notice: Do not try to clear frost (Recirculation): Press to turn or other material from the inside on recirculation. An indicator light The rear window defogger uses a of the front windshield and rear comes on. Air is recirculated inside warming grid to remove fog or frost window with a razor blade or the vehicle.
Page 253 Climate Controls In cold weather the windshield Air Quality Sensor defroster and/or rear window For vehicles with an air quality defogger automatically turn on. sensor, the climate control system If the vehicle has heated seats, they adjusts to limit some exhaust fumes will also turn on.
Page 254: Air Vents
Climate Controls Air Vents Maintenance Use the air outlets located in the Passenger Compartment center and on the side of the Air Filter instrument panel to direct the airflow. Use the thumbwheels near The passenger compartment air the air outlets to open or close off filter traps most of the dust and the airflow.
Page 255 Climate Controls To replace the passenger 5. Pull out on the two tabs located compartment air filter: on each end of the filter cover. 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with 6. Lift the filter cover off by pulling the engine off. it straight up.
Page 256 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 257 Driving Information Parking (Manual (Except CTS-V) ... . 9-39 Distracted Driving ... . . 9-2 Transmission) ....9-26 Defensive Driving .
Page 258 Towing Tips ....9-57 Keep pets in an appropriate Trailer Towing (CTS-V and Do not use a phone in carrier or restraint.
Page 259: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Defensive Driving Drunk Driving WARNING Defensive driving means “always Death and injury associated with Taking your eyes off the road too expect the unexpected.” The first drinking and driving is a global long or too often could cause a step in driving defensively is to wear tragedy.
Page 260: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Control of a Vehicle If the engine ever stops while the Curve Tips vehicle is being driven, brake Take curves at a reasonable Braking, steering, and accelerating normally but do not pump the speed. are important factors in helping to brakes.
Page 261: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 2. Turn the steering wheel about Defensive drivers avoid most skids one-eighth of a turn, until the by taking reasonable care suited to right front tire contacts the existing conditions, and by not pavement edge. overdriving those conditions.
Page 262: Competitive Driving
10 10. engine oil dipstick. For racing, track testing or other competitive CTS V Only: Be sure to check the driving an engine oil cooler must be oil level often during racing, track installed.
Page 263: Driving On Wet Roads
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. Flowing or rushing water creates vehicle traction and affect your Other Rainy Weather Tips strong forces.
Page 264: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING (Continued) Always be alert and pay attention to Driving on steep hills or through your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving You could crash. Shift down to let If you become tired or sleepy, find a on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 265: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Stay in your own lane. Do not Winter Driving Try not to break the fragile traction. swing wide or cut across the If you accelerate too fast, the drive center of the road. Drive at Driving on Snow or Ice wheels will spin and polish the speeds that let you stay in your surface under the tires even more.
Page 266 9-10 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the Snow can trap engine exhaust Open a window about 5 cm vehicle unless there is help nearby. under the vehicle. This may (2 in) on the side of the If possible, use the Roadside cause exhaust gases to get...
Page 267: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-11 If the Vehicle Is Stuck Run the engine for short periods Rocking the Vehicle to only as needed to keep warm, but Get it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the be careful. Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when To save fuel, run the engine for only right to clear the area around the...
Page 268: Vehicle Load Limits
9-12 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits A vehicle-specific Tire and WARNING (Continued) Loading Information label is It is very important to know how attached to the vehicle's center much weight the vehicle can This can cause systems to pillar (B-pillar). With the driver carry.
Page 269 For example, if the “XXX” See Trailer Towing (Except amount equals 1400 lbs and Steps for Determining Correct there will be five 150 lb CTS-V and Coupe) on Load Limit page 9 61 or Trailer Towing passengers in your vehicle, Locate the statement...
Page 270 9-14 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).
Page 271 Driving and Operating 9-15 Refer to the vehicle's Tire and A vehicle-specific Certification WARNING Loading Information label for label is attached to either the specific information about the driver door edge or the lower Do not load the vehicle any vehicle's capacity weight and center pillar on the driver side of heavier than the Gross...
Page 272: Starting And Operating
9-16 Driving and Operating Starting and With a manual transmission, WARNING shift to the next lower gear. Operating This rule applies at all times, not Things inside the vehicle can just during the break-in period. strike and injure people in a New Vehicle Break-In Do not participate in track sudden stop or turn, or in...
Page 273: (Key Access)
Driving and Operating 9-17 Ignition Positions key is all the way in. If it is and If the vehicle must be shut off in an you have a manual transmission emergency: (Key Access) vehicle, turn the steering wheel 1. Brake using a firm and steady left and right while you turn the pressure.
Page 274 9-18 Driving and Operating B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This D (START): This position starts the WARNING position lets you use things like the engine. When the engine starts, radio and the windshield wipers release the key. The ignition switch Turning off the vehicle while when the engine is off.
Page 275: (Keyless Access)
Driving and Operating 9-19 Ignition Positions The key lock release is designed to Make sure the keyless access prevent ignition key removal unless transmitter is inside the vehicle (Keyless Access) the shift lever is in P (Park). when trying to turn the ignition control knob.
Page 276 9-20 Driving and Operating If the vehicle must be shut off in an released. This position can also be WARNING emergency: used for service and diagnostics, and to verify the proper operation of 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while the malfunction indicator lamp as pressure.
Page 277: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-21 Starting the Engine pedal and turn the ignition control See “Battery Replacement” under knob to the START position. If the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Place the transmission in the ignition control knob does not turn, System Operation (Keyless Access) proper gear.
Page 278 9-22 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure for a few seconds or until the Notice: Cranking the engine for vehicle starts. If the engine does long periods of time, by returning 1. With your foot off the accelerator not start and the key is held in the key to the START position pedal, turn the ignition key to START for many seconds,...
Page 279: Power (Rap)
Driving and Operating 9-23 Retained Accessory Engine Coolant Heater If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same Power (RAP) Vehicles with the engine coolant thing. This clears the extra heater can use this option in cold gasoline from the engine.
Page 280: Shifting Into Park
9-24 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park To Use the Engine Coolant WARNING (Continued) Heater WARNING 1. Turn off the engine. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC 2. Open the hood and unwrap the It can be dangerous to get out of outlet.
Page 281 Driving and Operating 9-25 Use this procedure to shift into Leaving the Vehicle With Torque Lock P (Park): the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) (Automatic Transmission) 1. Hold the brake pedal down and Torque lock is when the weight set the parking brake. of the vehicle puts too much WARNING force on the parking pawl in the...
Page 282: Shifting Out Of Park
9-26 Driving and Operating Shifting out of Park Parking To shift out of P (Park): (Manual Transmission) 1. Apply the brake pedal. This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. 2. Release the parking brake. Before getting out of the vehicle, The shift lock release is See Parking Brake (Electric) on place the shift lever in R (Reverse)
Page 283: Parking Over Things
Driving and Operating 9-27 Parking over Things Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) That Burn There are holes or openings WARNING in the vehicle body from WARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket modifications that are not monoxide (CO) which cannot be Things that can burn could touch completely sealed.
Page 284: Parked
9-28 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING While Parked Transmission It can be dangerous to get out It is better not to park with the The shift lever is located on the of the vehicle if the automatic engine running.
Page 285 Driving and Operating 9-29 the shift lever button before shifting N (Neutral): In this position, the WARNING from P (Park) when the ignition key engine does not connect with the is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out wheels. To restart when the vehicle It is dangerous to get out of the of P (Park), ease pressure on the is already moving, use N (Neutral)
Page 286: Manual Mode
Loss of Control on page 9 5 throttle input, and vehicle lateral Tap Shift When the CTS V is in D (Drive), the acceleration. SPORT MODE will Notice: Driving with the engine first forward gear automatic shift...
Page 287 If equipped, the tap shift controls allowing the transmission to be are on the back of the steering manually shifted. Automatic shifts CTS-V vehicles use tracer lights wheel. The tap shift controls can be return after no manual shifts have around the outside of the used in D (Drive), M (Manual Mode) been done for seven to 10 second.
Page 288: Manual Transmission
9-32 Driving and Operating Manual Transmission While using the DSC feature, the While in the DSC mode, the CTS vehicle will have firmer, quicker automatic transmission will If the vehicle has a manual shifting. You can use this for sport...
Page 289 Neutral. on the accelerator pedal. Shift into 1 (First) when you are going less than 40 km/h (25 mph). For CTS-V, shift into 1 (First) when you are going less than 64 km/h...
Page 290 Ignore the light when WARNING you downshift. Up-Shift Light If you skip a gear when you CTS-V vehicles use tracer lights downshift, you could lose control around the outside of the of the vehicle. You could injure tachometer as a performance yourself or others.
Page 291: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating 9-35 Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels Vehicles with this feature always are slowing down.
Page 292: Parking Brake (Manual)
9-36 Driving and Operating Parking Brake (Manual) If you get too close to the vehicle See Brake System Warning Light on in front of you, there will not be page 5 23 for more information. enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 293: Parking Brake (Electric)
Driving and Operating 9-37 A warning chime will sound if the The EPB takes the place of the WARNING (Continued) parking brake is set, the ignition is manual parking brake system, the on, and the vehicle begins to move. foot pedal, and release handle. To avoid unexpected vehicle To stop the chime, fully release the The EPB can always be activated,...
Page 294 9-38 Driving and Operating EPB Apply Releasing the EPB switch during position. Full application of the the deceleration will release the parking brake by the EPB system The EPB can be applied any time parking brake. If the switch is held may take a longer period of time the vehicle is stopped.
Page 295: Brake Assist
Brake Assist If the yellow light is on, the EPB has Automatic EPB Release detected an error in another system (Except CTS-V) The EPB will automatically release if and is operating with reduced the vehicle is running, placed into functionality. To release the EPB...
Page 296: Ride Control Systems Traction Control
When the TCS/StabiliTrak any of the wheels are spinning or (CTS) or the steering wheel light is on, the system will not limit beginning to lose traction. When this (CTS-V).
Page 297: Stabilitrak ® System
The TCS/StabiliTrak button is vehicle in difficult driving conditions. intended direction. located on the instrument panel StabiliTrak activates when the (CTS) or the steering If there is a problem detected system senses a discrepancy wheel (CTS-V). with StabiliTrak, SERVICE between the intended path and the...
Page 298: Competitive Driving Mode
Magnetic Ride Control Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button the StabiliTrak activates, the cruise again, or turn the ignition to With this feature on the CTS-V, control will automatically disengage. ACC/ACCESSORY and restart the the Magnetic Ride Control system When road conditions allow,...
Page 299: Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-43 Cruise Control TOUR: Use for normal city and highway driving. This setting provides a smooth, soft ride. WARNING SPORT: Use where road conditions or personal preference demand Cruise control can be dangerous more control. This setting provides where you cannot drive safely at Press and release this button, more “feel,”...
Page 300 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press the cruise control switch off when cruise +RES button on the steering wheel. is not being used. CTS Shown, CTS V Similar The vehicle returns to the previous The cruise control buttons are set speed and stays there.
Page 301 Driving and Operating 9-45 To slow down in small amounts, Increasing Speed While Using The vehicle may then shift to a press the SET button on the Cruise Control higher gear when braking steering wheel briefly. Each time assistance is no longer required. If the cruise control system is this is done, the vehicle goes When the brakes are applied...
Page 302: Object Detection Systems
9-46 Driving and Operating Object Detection To be detected, objects must be at WARNING (Continued) least 25 cm (10 in) off the ground Systems and below trunk or liftgate level. vehicle. To prevent injury, death, Objects must also be within Ultrasonic Parking Assist or vehicle damage, even with 2.5 m (8 ft) of the rear bumper.
Page 303: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating 9-47 A trailer was attached to the Side Blind Zone SERVICE PARKING ASSIST: vehicle, or an object was If this message occurs, take the Alert (SBZA) hanging out of the trunk or vehicle to your dealer to repair the liftgate during the last drive system.
Page 304 9-48 Driving and Operating Before making a lane change, How the System Works vehicle you have passed remains in always check the SBZA display, or drops back into the detection check the outside and rearview zone for more than two seconds. mirrors, look over your shoulder for SBZA can be disabled through the vehicles and hazards, and use the...
Page 305 Driving and Operating 9-49 SBZA is designed to ignore The SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT ON road spray. The vehicle does not stationary objects; however, the option will not be selectable if the need service. For cleaning, see system may occasionally light up conditions for normal system Exterior Care on page 10 118.
Page 306: Rear Vision
9-50 Driving and Operating Rear Vision The delay can be canceled by WARNING (Continued) performing one of the following: Camera (RVC) Shift into P (Park). there could be cross-traffic. The vehicle may have a rear vision Perceived distances may be Reach a vehicle speed of camera system.
Page 307 Driving and Operating 9-51 Rear Vision Camera Location When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if the following occurs: It is dark. The sun or the beam of headlamps is shining directly into the camera lens.
Page 308: Recommended Fuel
9-52 Driving and Operating Fuel Recommended Fuel If the vehicle has a V6 engine, Use of the recommended fuel is use regular unleaded gasoline with an important part of the proper a posted octane rating of 87 or maintenance of this vehicle. To help higher.
Page 309: Gasoline Specifications
Driving and Operating 9-53 California Fuel Fuels in Foreign fuel is used, do not perform any aggressive driving maneuvers such Requirements Countries as wide open throttle applications. You might also hear audible spark If the vehicle is certified to meet Never use leaded gasoline or any knock during acceleration.
Page 310: Fuel Additives
9-54 Driving and Operating Fuel Additives For customers who do not use TOP Notice: This vehicle was not TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, designed for fuel that contains To provide cleaner air, all gasolines one bottle of GM Fuel System methanol. Do not use fuel in the United States are now Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel containing methanol.
Page 311: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-55 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 5 38. Fuel vapor burns violently and a When reinstalling the cap, turn it fuel fire can cause bad injuries.
Page 312: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-56 Driving and Operating Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Notice: If a new fuel cap is WARNING (Continued) top off or overfill the tank and wait a needed, be sure to get the right few seconds after you have finished type of cap from your dealer.
Page 313: General Towing
To identify the General Towing Vehicle Towing on page 10 115. trailering capacity of the vehicle, see Information Trailer Towing (Except CTS-V and Driving Characteristics Coupe) on page 9 61 or Trailer Only use towing equipment that Towing (CTS-V and Coupe) on and Towing Tips has been designed for the vehicle.
Page 314 9-58 Driving and Operating Pulling a Trailer information. Use a lower gear if and trailer moving and then apply the transmission shifts too often. the trailer brake controller by hand Here are some important points: For vehicles with a manual to be sure the brakes are working.
Page 315 Driving and Operating 9-59 Passing When turning with a trailer, make Driving On Grades wider turns than normal. Do this More passing distance is needed Reduce speed and shift to a so the trailer will not strike soft when towing a trailer. Because the lower gear before starting down a shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, rig is longer, it is necessary to go...
Page 316 9-60 Driving and Operating When towing at high altitude on Parking on Hills 3. When the wheel chocks are in steep uphill grades, consider the place, release the brake pedal following: Engine coolant will boil at until the chocks absorb the load. WARNING a lower temperature than at normal 4.
Page 317: Trailer Towing
Trailer Towing Maintenance When Trailer Speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature, special Towing (CTS-V and Coupe) equipment, and the amount of The vehicle needs service more tongue weight the vehicle can carry The vehicle is neither designed nor often when pulling a trailer. See this must be considered.
Page 318 9-62 Driving and Operating 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 319: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-63 Towing Equipment Conversions and Safety Chains Add-Ons Always attach chains between the Hitches vehicle and the trailer. Cross the Use the correct hitch equipment. safety chains under the tongue Add-On Electrical See your dealer or a hitch dealer for of the trailer to help prevent the Equipment assistance.
Page 320 9-64 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 321 Fluid ..... . 10-15 Headlamp Aiming ..10-36 Block (CTS Wagon) ..10-50 Hydraulic Clutch ... . 10-15...
Page 322 Buying New Tires ... 10-83 Jump Starting Block (CTS Wagon) ..10-62 Different Size Tires and Jump Starting ... . . 10-110 Rear Compartment Fuse Wheels .
Page 323: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 General Information California Proposition Special handling may be necessary. For additional information, see 65 Warning For service and parts needs, visit www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ your dealer. You will receive perchlorate. Most motor vehicles, including this genuine GM parts and GM-trained one, contain and/or emit chemicals Accessories and and supported service people.
Page 324: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Damage to vehicle components If doing some of your own service resulting from modifications or the work, use the proper service installation or use of non GM manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own certified parts, including control about how to service the vehicle Service Work...
Page 325: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle on the lower 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and side of the instrument panel. find the secondary hood release lever.
Page 326: Engine Compartment Overview
10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview CTS 3.6L V6 Engine Shown, 3.0L V6 Engine Similar...
Page 327 10 42 or Engine H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block Oil on page 10 10. (CTS V Coupe and Sedan) on page 10 46 or Engine Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of Compartment Fuse Block View). See Engine Oil on (CTS Wagon) on page 10 50.
Page 328 10-8 Vehicle Care CTS-V 6.2L V8 Engine...
Page 329 10 42 or Engine page 10 15. Cap. See Cooling System on Compartment Fuse Block page 10 18. (CTS V Coupe and Sedan) on page 10 46 or Engine Engine Cooling Fans (Out of Compartment Fuse Block View). See Cooling System on (CTS Wagon) on page 10 50.
Page 330: Engine Cover
10-10 Vehicle Care Engine Cover Engine Cover (CTS-V) 3. Lift and remove the engine cover. Engine Cover (CTS) 4. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the engine cover. Engine Oil To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil.
Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-11 Change the engine oil at the 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it has so much oil that the oil level appropriate time. See Engine Oil with a paper towel or cloth, gets above the cross-hatched Life System on page 10 13.
Page 332 10-12 Vehicle Care Selecting the Right Engine Oil Notice: Failure to use the When selecting an oil of the recommended engine oil or appropriate viscosity grade, always Selecting the right engine oil equivalent can result in engine select an oil that meets the dexos1 depends on both the proper oil damage not covered by the specification or equivalent.
Page 333: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-13 Engine Oil Life System What to Do with Used Oil It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life Used engine oil contains certain When to Change Engine Oil system might indicate that an oil elements that can be unhealthy for change is not necessary for up to a This vehicle has a computer system...
Page 334: Automatic Transmission
10-14 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission How to Reset the Engine Oil The oil life system can also be reset as follows: Life System Fluid 1. Turn the ignition on with the Reset the system whenever the How to Check Automatic engine off.
Page 335: Manual Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-15 Hydraulic Clutch Change the fluid and filter at the The fluid requires changing every intervals listed in Maintenance two years. See Maintenance It is not necessary to regularly Schedule on page 11 4, and Schedule on page 11 4. check clutch fluid unless you be sure to use the fluid listed in How to Check and Add Fluid...
Page 336 10-16 Vehicle Care When to Inspect the Engine To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: Air Cleaner/Filter 1. Turn the ignition off. Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 80 000 km (50,000 mile) interval.
Page 337 Vehicle Care 10-17 6. Remove the three air cleaner 7. Move the air cleaner housing 8. Remove the air cleaner filter housing cover screws. cover and remove the cover from the air cleaner housing. from the air cleaner housing.
Page 338: Cooling System
10-18 Vehicle Care Cooling System How to Reinstall Engine Air 8. Attach the electrical connector to the air box. Cleaner/Filter The cooling system allows the 9. Reinstall the side cover. 1. Install the air cleaner into the air engine to maintain the correct cleaner housing.
Page 339: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-19 Notice: Using coolant other than What to Use WARNING ® DEX-COOL can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator WARNING An electric engine cooling fan corrosion. In addition, the engine under the hood can start up even coolant could require changing Adding only plain water or some when the engine is not running...
Page 340 10-20 Vehicle Care Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Never dispose of engine coolant by If coolant is visible but the coolant drinkable water and DEX-COOL putting it in the trash, pouring it on level is not at or above the FULL coolant.
Page 341 Vehicle Care 10-21 How to Add Coolant to the WARNING WARNING (Continued) Surge Tank An electric engine cooling fan Never turn the cap when the WARNING under the hood can start up cooling system, including the even when the engine is not surge tank pressure cap, is hot.
Page 342 10-22 Vehicle Care If no coolant is visible in the surge By this time, the coolant level tank, add coolant as follows: inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is 1. Remove the coolant surge tank lower, add more of the proper pressure cap when the cooling mixture to the coolant surge tank...
Page 343 10-23 Checking Coolant in the Adding Coolant to the 2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it. Intercooler System (CTS-V) Intercooler System Coolant (CTS-V) 3. Add the proper DEX-COOL The vehicle must be on a level coolant mixture to the fill neck...
Page 344: Engine Overheating
10-24 Vehicle Care Notice: If the pressure cap is not If you do decide to lift the hood, If Steam Is Coming from the tightly installed, coolant loss and make sure the vehicle is parked on Engine Compartment possible engine damage may a level surface.
Page 345: Overheated Engine
Vehicle Care 10-25 Overheated Engine If No Steam Is Coming from If the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or the Engine Compartment Protection an overheat warning no longer Operating Mode If an engine overheat warning is displays, the vehicle can be driven.
Page 346: Power Steering Fluid
10-26 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering The level should be between the HOT and COLD marks. If necessary, Fluid add only enough fluid to bring the Notice: Extremely small amounts level between the marks. of contamination can cause What to Use steering system damage and cause it to not work properly.
Page 347: Brakes
Vehicle Care 10-27 Brakes Adding Washer Fluid Notice When using concentrated The WASHER FLUID LOW ADD This vehicle has disc brakes. washer fluid, follow the FLUID message will appear on the Disc brake pads have built-in wear manufacturer's instructions Driver Information Center (DIC) indicators that make a high-pitched for adding water.
Page 348: Brake Fluid
10-28 Vehicle Care Brake Fluid Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, applied. This does not mean the brakes adjust for wear.
Page 349 Vehicle Care 10-29 Do not top off the brake fluid. What to Add Notice Adding fluid does not correct a leak. Use only new DOT 3 brake Using the wrong fluid can If fluid is added when the linings are fluid from a sealed container.
Page 350: Battery
10-30 Vehicle Care Battery After a power loss, such as Vehicle Storage disconnecting the battery or The battery is in the trunk, behind removing the maxi fuses in the WARNING the trim panel, on the passenger power distribution fuse block, the side of the vehicle.
Page 351: All-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Care 10-31 All-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the If your vehicle is equipped with transfer case, you'll need to add all-wheel-drive, this is an additional some lubricant.
Page 352: Function Check
10-32 Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission 3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine Shift Lock Control in each gear. The vehicle WARNING Function Check should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts When you are doing this in any other position, contact WARNING...
Page 353: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
Vehicle Care 10-33 Park Brake and P (Park) 3. With the engine off, turn the Park on a fairly steep hill, with the ignition on, but do not start the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Mechanism Check engine. Without applying the your foot on the regular brake, regular brake, try to move the set the parking brake.
Page 354: Wiper Blade Replacement
10-34 Vehicle Care Wiper Blade Replacement 6. Replace the blade with a new one. Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 4. It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn.
Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-35 Rear Wiper Blade Replacement To remove the wiper blade: 2. Push the release lever (B) to disengage the hook and push (Wagon) 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the the wiper arm (A) out of the windshield.
Page 356: Headlamp Aiming
10-36 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming The vehicle should: Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle's low-beam headlamps. Be placed so the headlamps The vehicle has a visual optical The high-beam headlamps will be are 7.6 m (25 ft) from a light headlamp aiming system.
Page 357 Vehicle Care 10-37 Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being 4.
Page 358: Bulb Replacement
10-38 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement The top edge of the cut-off should be positioned at the For the proper type of replacement bottom edge of the horizontal bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on tape line. page 10 41. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.
Page 359: High Intensity Discharge
Vehicle Care 10-39 High Intensity Discharge LED Lighting 3. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by lifting the two (HID) Lighting This vehicle has several LED lamps. plastic clips. For replacement of any LED lighting 4. Remove the bulb socket from assembly, contact your dealer.
Page 360: License Plate Lamp (Coupe And Sedan)
10-40 Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp License Plate Lamp (Coupe and Sedan) (Wagon) To replace one of these bulbs: To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2 22 for more information. A. Bulb Socket B.
Page 361: Electrical System
Vehicle Care 10-41 Electrical System 7. Turn the lamp assembly into the Headlamp Wiring liftgate engaging the clip side An electrical overload may cause first. Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in 8. Push on the lamp side opposite some cases to remain off.
Page 362: Fuses And Circuit
Coupe and Sedan) on page 10 46 electrical problems. or Engine Compartment Fuse Block To check a fuse, look at the (CTS Wagon) on page 10 50 and silver-colored band inside the fuse. Rear Compartment Fuse Block If the band is broken or melted, (CTS Wagon) on page 10 62 or replace the fuse.
Page 363 Vehicle Care 10-43 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage...
Page 364 10-44 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Body Control Body Control Right Daytime Module 5 Module 2 Running Lamp, Windshield Body Control Headlamp Washer Washer Pump Module 4 (HID Only) Airbag System Navigation Motor Right Low Beam Ignition Switch Headlamp All-Wheel Drive...
Page 365 Vehicle Care 10-45 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Daytime Running Body Control Lamps (non HID), Module 6, Body Cooling Fan 2 Left Low Beam Control Module 7 Cooling Fan 1 (HID Only) Emissions 1 Starter Right Daytime Even Ignition Coils Running Lamp Brake...
Page 366: Sedan)
Engine Compartment Relays Usage Relays Usage Fuse Block Cooling Fan 2 Low Beam (CTS-V Coupe and (non HID), Left Cooling Fan 1 Daytime Running Sedan) Starter Lamps (HID), Left This fuse block is on the left side of Trailer Turn Signal Rear Window the engine compartment.
Page 367 Vehicle Care 10-47 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage...
Page 368 10-48 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Body Control Left Daytime Intercooler Pump Module 4 Running Windshield Wipers Lamps (HID) Navigation Motor Right Low Beam Left High Beam Not Used (HID Only) Headlamp Transmission Left Low Beam Right High Beam Control Module (HID Only)
Page 369 Vehicle Care 10-49 Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Relays Usage Fuses Front Fog Lamps Cooling Fan 2 (HID Only) Cooling Fan 2 Cooling Fan 1 Body Control Cooling Fan 1 Starter Module 6, Body Starter Control Module 7 Rear Window Not Used Defogger Emissions 1...
Page 370: Engine Compartment Fuse Block (Cts Wagon)
Relays Usage with all of the fuses and relays Fuse Block Right Daytime shown. (CTS Wagon) Running Lamp Notice: Spilling liquid on any Left Daytime This fuse block is on the left side of electrical component on the Running Lamp (HID) the engine compartment.
Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-51 Mini Fuses Usage Body Control Module 5 Body Control Module 4 Navigation Motor All-Wheel Drive Transmission Control Module Battery Horn Left Low Beam Headlamp (Domestic Non HID Only) Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Pedestrian Protection System Body Control Not Used (Export Only)
Page 372 10-52 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Headlamp Washer Airbag System Right Daytime (HID Only) Ignition Switch Running Lamp (HID Only), Right Right Low Beam Engine Control Trailer Turn Signal Headlamp Module Ignition, (Export Only) (Domestic Transmission Non HID Only)
Page 373 Vehicle Care 10-53 Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Relays Usage Fuses Emissions 1 Cooling Fan 2 Cooling Fan 2 Even Ignition Coils Cooling Fan 1 Cooling Fan 1 Engine Control Starter Module Starter Rear Window Emissions 2 Brake Defogger Vacuum Pump Odd Ignition Coils Instrument Panel Antilock Brake...
Page 374: Engine Compartment Fuse Block (Cts V Wagon)
The vehicle may not be equipped Relays Usage with all of the fuses and relays Fuse Block Low Beam shown. (CTS-V Wagon) (non HID), Left Notice: Spilling liquid on any Daytime Running The underhood fuse block is electrical component on the Lamps (HID), Left located on the left side of the engine vehicle may damage it.
Page 375 Vehicle Care 10-55 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 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Body Control Body Control Not Used Module 2 Module 1...
Page 376 10-56 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Left Daytime Intercooler Pump Front Fog Lamps Running (HID Only) Windshield Wipers Lamp (HID) Body Control Right Low Beam Left High Beam Module 6, Body (HID Only) Headlamp Control Module 7 Left Low Beam Right High Beam...
Page 377 Vehicle Care 10-57 J-Case Usage Relays Usage Relays Usage Fuses Cooling Fan 2 Left Daytime Cooling Fan 2 Running Lamp (HID) Cooling Fan 1 Cooling Fan 1 Front Fog Lamps Starter (HID Only) Starter Rear Window High Beam Not Used Defogger Headlamps Antilock Brake...
Page 378 10-58 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 379 Vehicle Care 10-59 Relays Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Side Marker Lamps Audio System Memory Seat Module (Radio) Left Position Lamps Passenger Door Airbag System Module Mini Fuses Usage Remote Keyless Side Blind Zone Alert ® Entry/PASS Key (Coupe Only) Right Position Lamp Theft Deterrent...
Page 380: Sedan)
10-60 Vehicle Care 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. The battery access door must be removed to access the fuse block.
Page 381 Vehicle Care 10-61 Relays Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Side Marker Lamps Audio System Memory Seat Module (Radio) Left Position Lamps Passenger Door Airbag System Module Mini Fuses Usage Remote Keyless Side Blind Zone Alert ® Entry/PASS Key (Coupe Only) Right Position Lamp Theft Deterrent...
Page 382: Rear Compartment Fuse Block (Cts Wagon)
10-62 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Wagon) This fuse block is on the right side of the vehicle, behind the trim panel in the rear compartment. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Page 383 Vehicle Care 10-63 Relays Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Side Marker Lamps Audio System Passenger Door (Radio) Module Left Position Lamps Airbag System Rear Auxiliary Power Outlet Mini Fuses Usage Remote Keyless ® Entry/PASS Key Amplifier Right Position Lamp Theft Deterrent Left Position Lamp Module...
Page 384: Rear Compartment Fuse Block (Cts-V Wagon)
10-64 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V Wagon) The rear compartment fuse block is located on the passenger side of the vehicle, behind the trim panel in the rear compartment. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown.
Page 385 Vehicle Care 10-65 Relays Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Side Marker Lamps Audio System Passenger Door (Radio) Module Left Position Lamps Airbag System Rear Auxiliary Power Outlet Mini Fuses Usage Remote Keyless ® Entry/PASS Key Amplifier Right Position Lamp Theft Deterrent Left Position Lamp Module...
Page 386: Wheels And Tires
10-66 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Replace any tires that have same danger as overloaded been damaged by impacts Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash with potholes, curbs, etc. high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury.
Page 387: Winter Tires
Vehicle Care 10-67 Winter Tires If using snow tires: driving on wet or dry pavement, however, may produce more Use tires of the same brand and Consider installing winter tires on road noise and tend to wear tread type on all four wheel the vehicle if frequent driving on faster.
Page 388: Tire Sidewall Labeling
10-68 Vehicle Care Summer Performance Tires (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Many General Motors high Specification) Original performance models come equipment tires designed to factory equipped with tires that GM's specific tire performance are optimized for maximum dry criteria have a TPC specification and wet road performance while code molded onto the sidewall.
Page 389 Vehicle Care 10-69 manufacturer and plant code, gone flat. If the vehicle has a tire size, and date the tire was compact spare tire, see manufactured. The TIN is Compact Spare Tire on molded onto both sides of the page 10 109 and If a Tire tire, although only one side may Goes Flat on page 10 89.
Page 390: Tire Designations
10-70 Vehicle Care Tire Designations (E) Tire Inflation (B) Tire Width The three digit temporary use tire or compact number indicates the tire Tire Size spare tire should be inflated to section width in millimeters from 420 kPa (60 psi). For more sidewall to sidewall.
Page 391: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-71 (F) Service Description These Aspect Ratio The relationship Curb Weight The weight of a characters represent the load of a tire's height to its width. motor vehicle with standard and index and speed rating of the optional equipment including the Belt A rubber coated layer of tire.
Page 392 10-72 Vehicle Care GAWR FRT Gross Axle Maximum Inflation Pressure Outward Facing Sidewall Weight Rating for the front axle. The maximum air pressure to The side of an asymmetrical tire See Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated. that has a particular side that The maximum air pressure is faces outward when mounted on...
Page 393 Vehicle Care 10-73 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Capacity Weight tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear The number of designated extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the seating positions multiplied by 90 degrees to the centerline of tread of a tire when only...
Page 394: Tire Pressure
10-74 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Overinflated tires, or tires How the vehicle is loaded that have too much air, can affects vehicle handling and ride Tires need the correct amount of result in: comfort. Never load the vehicle air pressure to operate with more weight than it was Unusual wear.
Page 395: Tire Pressure For High-Speed Operation
Vehicle Care 10-75 Tire Pressure for Remove the valve cap from the Vehicles with 255/40ZR19 or 285/35ZR19 size tires require tire valve stem. Press the tire High-Speed Operation inflation pressure adjustment when gauge firmly onto the valve to driving the vehicle at speeds of get a pressure measurement.
Page 396: System
10-76 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire Your vehicle has also been pressure telltale when one or equipped with a TPMS malfunction System more of your tires is significantly indicator to indicate when the under inflated. system is not operating properly.
Page 397 Vehicle Care 10-77 Tire Pressure Monitor Always check the TPMS malfunction If the warning light comes on, telltale after replacing one or more stop as soon as possible and inflate Operation tires or wheels on your vehicle to the tires to the recommended ensure that the replacement or pressure shown on the tire loading This vehicle may have a Tire...
Page 398 10-78 Vehicle Care This could be an early indicator that Notice: Tire sealant materials are TPMS Malfunction Light and the air pressure is getting low and not all the same. A non-approved Message needs to be inflated to the proper tire sealant could damage the The TPMS will not function pressure.
Page 399 Vehicle Care 10-79 Replacement tires or wheels do off after the road tire is replaced TPMS Sensor Matching not match the original equipment and the sensor matching Process tires or wheels. Tires and wheels process is performed Each TPMS sensor has a unique other than those recommended successfully.
Page 400: Tire Inspection
10-80 Vehicle Care Tire Inspection There are two minutes to match A horn chirp confirms that the the first tire/wheel position, and sensor identification code has We recommend that the tires, five minutes overall to match all been matched to this tire and including the spare tire, if the four tire/wheel positions.
Page 401: Tire Rotation
Vehicle Care 10-81 Tire Rotation will have an arrow on the tire indicating the proper direction of If the vehicle has non-directional rotation or will have “left” or tires, they should be rotated “right” molded on the sidewall. every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 4.
Page 402: When It Is Time For
10-82 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for See Tire Pressure on WARNING (Continued) page 10 74 and Vehicle Load New Tires Limits on page 9 12. When changing a wheel, remove Factors such as maintenance, Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor any rust or dirt from places where temperatures, driving speeds, System.
Page 403: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-83 The rubber in tires ages over time. Parking for an extended period can including brake system This also applies for the spare tire, cause flat spots on the tires that performance, ride and handling, if the vehicle has one, even if it is may result in vibrations while traction control, and tire pressure never used.
Page 404 10-84 Vehicle Care If the vehicle tires must be replaced WARNING WARNING with a tire that does not have a TPC Spec number, make sure they are Tires could explode during Mixing tires of different sizes the same size, load range, speed improper service.
Page 405: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-85 Different Size Tires and Uniform Tire Quality WARNING Wheels Grading If different sized wheels are used, If wheels or tires are installed that Quality grades can be found there may not be an acceptable are a different size than the original where applicable on the tire level of performance and safety equipment wheels and tires, vehicle...
Page 406 10-86 Vehicle Care The Uniform Tire Quality Treadwear Traction – AA, A, B, C Grading (UTQG) system does The traction grades, from The treadwear grade is a not apply to deep tread, winter comparative rating based on the highest to lowest, are AA, A, tires, compact spare tires, tires wear rate of the tire when tested B, and C.
Page 407: Wheel Alignment And Tire
See your The grade C corresponds to a dealer for proper diagnosis. level of performance which all CTS-V models should only use passenger car tires must meet adhesive wheel weights to balance the tires and wheels.
Page 408: Wheel Replacement
10-88 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. If wheel nuts keep coming Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous.
Page 409: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-89 Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat straighten the vehicle. It may be very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake It is unusual for a tire to blow out to a stop, well off the road, WARNING while driving, especially if the tires if possible.
Page 410 10-90 Vehicle Care This vehicle may come with a jack WARNING WARNING and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. To use the jacking Lifting a vehicle and getting Changing a tire can be equipment to change a spare tire under it to do maintenance or dangerous.
Page 411: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-91 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 and on some vehicles there may not the tire to rupture and you or WARNING be a place to store a tire.
Page 412 10-92 Vehicle Care The kit includes: A. Selector Switch There is only enough sealant to seal (Sealant/Air or Air Only) one tire. After usage, the sealant canister and sealant/air hose B. On/Off Button assembly must be replaced. C. Pressure Gauge See “Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister”...
Page 413 Vehicle Care 10-93 When using the tire sealant and 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (F) compressor kit during cold and the power plug (H). temperatures, warm the kit in a 3. Place the kit on the ground. heated environment for five minutes. Make sure the tire valve stem is This will help to inflate the tire positioned close to the ground...
Page 414 10-94 Vehicle Care 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle 10. Inflate the tire to the the accessory power outlet and must be running while using the recommended inflation unscrew the inflating hose from air compressor. pressure using the pressure the tire valve. See Roadside gauge (C).
Page 415 Vehicle Care 10-95 13. Turn the sealant/air hose (F) 17. Return the equipment to its If the tire pressure has not counterclockwise to remove it original storage location in the dropped more than 68 kPa from the tire valve stem. vehicle.
Page 416 10-96 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 warning flashers. See Hazard (Not Punctured) Warning Flashers on page 6 5.
Page 417 Vehicle Care 10-97 4. Remove the tire valve stem cap 9. Press the on/off button (B) to This option is only functional from the flat tire by turning it turn the compressor on. when using the air only counterclockwise. hose (G). The compressor will inflate the 5.
Page 418: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
10-98 Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister and Compressor Kit (Wagon) To remove the sealant canister: 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the rear of the vehicle. 2.
Page 419: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-99 Storing the Tire Sealant 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2 22. and Compressor Kit 2. Pull up on the tire sealant and (Coupe) compressor kit (A) to remove it The tire sealant and compressor kit from the foam container (B).
Page 420: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
10-100 Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant 3. Remove the wing nut (C) that holds the tire sealant and and Compressor Kit compressor kit (A) in place. (Sedan) 4. Remove the tire sealant and The tire sealant and compressor kit compressor kit (A) from the foam is located in the trunk in one of the container (B).
Page 421: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-101 Tire Changing To access the spare tire and jacking Removing the Spare Tire and equipment: Tools (Wagon) Removing the Spare Tire and 1. Remove the spare tire cover. Tools (Sedan) 2. Remove the foam cover, if equipped. 3.
Page 422 10-102 Vehicle Care To access the spare tire and jacking To remove the jack: equipment: 1. Remove the spare tire cover. 2. Remove the subwoofer (D), if the vehicle has one. To remove the subwoofer: 2.1. Turn the nut (A) counterclockwise to remove.
Page 423 Vehicle Care 10-103 Removing the Flat Tire and WARNING Installing the Spare Tire Lifting a vehicle and getting 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire under it to do maintenance or Goes Flat on page 10 89 repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training.
Page 424 10-104 Vehicle Care Notice: If you position the jack under the rocker molding and attempt to raise the vehicle, you could break the molding and/or cause other damage to your vehicle. Always position the jack so that when the jack head is raised, it will fit firmly in the notch located inboard from the rocker molding.
Page 425 Vehicle Care 10-105 WARNING (Continued) When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt.
Page 426 10-106 Vehicle Care 14. Lower the vehicle by Notice: Improperly tightened turning the wheel wrench wheel nuts can lead to brake counterclockwise. Lower the pulsation and rotor damage. jack completely. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the WARNING proper torque specification.
Page 427 Vehicle Care 10-107 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
Page 428 10-108 Vehicle Care Storing the Flat Tire with a 6. Route one hook (A) under the wheel spoke (C) and place the Flat Load Floor (Wagon) hook into the slot in the cargo 1. Return all tools as they were rail on the driver side of the stored in the rear storage vehicle.
Page 429: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-109 Compact Spare Tire After installing the compact spare Do not use the compact spare on on the vehicle, stop as soon as other vehicles. possible and make sure the And do not mix the compact spare WARNING spare tire is correctly inflated.
Page 430: Jump Starting
10-110 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps You would not be able to start could result in costly damage to your vehicle and the bad For more information about the the vehicle that would not be grounding could damage the vehicle battery, see Battery on covered by the warranty.
Page 431 Vehicle Care 10-111 3. Turn off the ignition on both Notice: If you connect a negative vehicles. Unplug unnecessary cable to the Engine Control accessories plugged into the Module (ECM), ECM mounting cigarette lighter or the accessory bracket, or any cables that attach power outlets.
Page 432 10-112 Vehicle Care 5. Check that the jumper cables WARNING WARNING (Continued) do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could Using an open flame near a Battery fluid contains acid that get a shock. The vehicles could battery can cause battery gas to can burn you.
Page 433 Vehicle Care 10-113 7. Do not let the other end touch 9. Connect the other end of the metal. Connect it to the negative ( ) cable at least positive (+) terminal of the 45 cm (18 in) away from the good battery.
Page 434 10-114 Vehicle Care Notice: If the jumper cables are To disconnect the jumper cables connected or removed in the from both vehicles, do the following: wrong order, electrical shorting 1. Disconnect the black may occur and damage the negative ( ) cable from the vehicle.
Page 435: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-115 Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Towing towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means What is the towing capacity towing the vehicle behind another Notice: To avoid damage, the of the towing vehicle? vehicle –...
Page 436 10-116 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Notice: If the vehicle is towed Dolly Towing with all four wheels on the (Rear-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
Page 437 Vehicle Care 10-117 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Dolly Towing Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive See Parking Brake (Electric) on vehicle with all four wheels on the (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) page 9 37 or Parking Brake ground, or even with only two of (Manual) on page 9 36.
Page 438: Appearance Care
10-118 Vehicle Care Appearance Care Notice: Avoid using high Finish Care pressure washes closer than Application of aftermarket clearcoat 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the Exterior Care sealant/wax materials is not vehicle. Use of power washers recommended. If painted surfaces exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) Washing the Vehicle are damaged, see your dealer to...
Page 439 Vehicle Care 10-119 Notice: Machine compounding Cleaning Exterior Weatherstrips or aggressive polishing on a Lamps/Lenses and Emblems Apply silicone grease on basecoat/clearcoat paint finish weatherstrips to make them last Use only lukewarm or cold water, a may damage it. Use only longer, seal better, and not stick or soft cloth, and a car washing soap non-abrasive waxes and...
Page 440 10-120 Vehicle Care Wheels and Trim — Aluminum automatic car wash that uses Underbody Maintenance silicone carbide tire cleaning or Chrome Use plain water to flush dirt and brushes. Damage could occur debris from the vehicle's underbody. Use a soft, clean cloth with mild and the repairs would not be Your dealer or an underbody car soap and water to clean the wheels.
Page 441: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 10-121 Finish Damage Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following Quickly repair minor chips and instrument cluster. Using a mild cleaners or techniques: scratches with touch-up materials soap solution, immediately remove...
Page 442 10-122 Vehicle Care Interior Glass Before cleaning, gently remove as 4. Continue gently rubbing the much of the soil as possible using soiled area until there is no To clean, use a terry cloth fabric one of the following techniques: longer any color transfer from dampened with water.
Page 443 Vehicle Care 10-123 Instrument Panel, Leather, Do not use cleaners that increase Care of Safety Belts gloss, especially on the instrument Vinyl, and Other Plastic Keep belts clean and dry. panel. Reflected glare can decrease Surfaces visibility through the windshield WARNING Use a soft microfiber cloth under certain conditions.
Page 444: Floor Mats
10-124 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. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended is not properly installed, it can that GM certified floor mats be...
Page 445: Service And Maintenance
General Information ..11-1 Recommended Fluids and expenses resulting from neglect or Cadillac Premium Care Lubricants ....11-13 inadequate maintenance. It may...
Page 446 11-2 Service and Maintenance Your dealer recognizes the Proper vehicle maintenance helps to Refer to the information in the importance of providing keep the vehicle in good working Maintenance Schedule Additional competitively priced maintenance condition, improves fuel economy, Required Services Normal chart. and repair services.
Page 447: Maintenance
If they are not, see your dealer to Premium Care Maintenance (50,000 mi), whichever comes first. have a trained technician do the services be performed by a Cadillac Cadillac Premium Care work. See Doing Your Own authorized service dealer. Maintenance covers routine Service Work on page 10 4.
Page 448: Maintenance Schedule
11-4 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ Schedule When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL 7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within Owner Checks and Services Rotate the tires, if recommended the next 1 000 km/600 mi.
Page 449 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Visually inspect windshield Check restraint system Check parking brake and wiper blades for wear, cracking, components. See Safety System automatic transmission park or contamination. See Exterior mechanism. See Park Brake Check on page 3 19. Care on page 10 118. Replace and P (Park) Mechanism Check Visually inspect fuel system for worn or damaged wiper blades.
Page 450 11-6 Service and Maintenance...
Page 451 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Footnotes — Maintenance d) Or every four years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. Services — Normal e) Do not directly power wash the a) Vehicles with different size front transfer case output seals. High and rear tires do not have tire pressure water can overcome the rotation.
Page 452 11-8 Service and Maintenance...
Page 453: Services
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Special Application Footnotes — Maintenance e) Do not directly power wash the Schedule Additional Required transfer case output seals. High Services Services — Severe pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer a) Vehicles with different size front Vehicles with manual case fluid.
Page 454: And Care
11-10 Service and Maintenance Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care start the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it To avoid break down or failure chirping, grinding, or squealing...
Page 455 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Hoses Shocks and Struts Tires Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining that there are no cracks or leaks.
Page 456 11-12 Service and Maintenance Vehicle Care Windshield To help keep the vehicle looking For safety, appearance, and the like new, vehicle care products best viewing, keep the windshield are available from your dealer. clean and clear. For information on how to clean and Signs of damage include protect the vehicle’s interior and scratches, cracks, and chips.
Page 457: Lubricants, And Parts
DOT 4 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 88958860, Hydraulic Clutch System in Canada 88901244). Manual Transmission (CTS) SAE 75W-90 GL5 Gear Oil (GM Part No. 88862475, in Canada 88862476). Manual Transmission (CTS-V) Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861800, in Canada 88861801).
Page 458 11-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, Rear Drive Module in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Specification 9986115. SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, Rear Drive Module in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Specification 9986115. With a (Limited-Slip Differential) complete drain and refill, add 118 ml (4 oz) of Limited-Slip Axle Lubricant Additive (GM Part No.
Page 459: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 3.0L V6 Engine 15875795 A3096C 3.6L V6 Engine 15875795 A3096C 6.2L V8 Engine...
Page 460 11-16 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Wiper Blades — Except CTS-V Driver Side – 56.5 cm (22 in) 15890062 — Passenger Side – 53.3 cm (21 in) 15890064 — Wiper Blades — CTS-V Driver Side – 56.5 cm (22 in) 20791461 —...
Page 461: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-17 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. Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 462 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 463 Service and Maintenance 11-19 Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 464 11-20 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 465: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 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) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 466: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 13 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood.
Page 467 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Fuel Tank 68.1 L 18.0 gal Transfer Case — AWD 1.0 L 1.1 qt Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 3.0L V6 Engine, 6-Speed Automatic 6.3 L 6.7 qt 3.6L V6 Engine, 6-Speed Automatic 6.3 L 6.7 qt 6.2L V8 Engine, 6-Speed Automatic...
Page 468 12-4 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Automatic 3.0L V6 Engine 1.1 mm (0.043 in) Manual 3.6L V6 Engine Automatic 1.1 mm (0.043 in) Automatic 6.2L V8 Engine 1.0 mm (0.040 in) Manual...
Page 469 Technical Data 12-5 Engine Drive Belt Routing CTS-V 6.2L V8 Engine CTS V6 Engines...
Page 470 12-6 Technical Data NOTES...
Page 471: Customer Information
Customer Information 13-1 Customer GM Mobility Reimbursement Reporting Safety Defects Program (U.S. and Reporting Safety Defects to Information Canada) ....13-7 the United States Roadside Service Government .
Page 472: Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are In Canada, call the Canadian dealer are committed to making important to your dealer and to Cadillac Customer Care Centre sure you are completely satisfied Cadillac. Normally, any concerns at 1-888-446-2000. with the new vehicle. However,...
Page 473 Customer Information 13-3 case will generally be heard within STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning 40 days. If you do not agree with the Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor decision given in your case, you not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), may reject it and proceed with any...
Page 474: Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
13-4 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction However, we recognize that STEP THREE despite the good intentions of all Procedure (Mexico) If your case is not resolved in a parties involved, sometimes a reasonable amount of time by your misunderstanding may occur. dealer, please call the General If you have a problem that has not Motors Customer Assistance...
Page 475: Customer Assistance
General Motors de Mexico, S. de assistance. However, if a customer 1-800-496-9994 R.L. de C.V. wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, Canada Customer Assistance Center the letter should be addressed to: Av. Ejercito Nacional #843...
Page 476: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users (U.s. And Canada)
Text Telephones United States and Canada OnStar and GM Cardmember (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment 1-866-466-8195 Services Earnings summaries. available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can Costa Rica...
Page 477: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Cadillac Owner Centre Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) (Canada) cadillacowner.ca Reimbursement Program for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. (U.S. and Canada) Take a trip to the Cadillac Owner Centre: Roadside Service Chat live with online help (U.S. and Canada) representatives. U.S.: 1-800-224-1400 Use the Vehicle Tools section.
Page 478: Cadillac Owner Privileges
Model, year, color, and license the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. before this service is given. plate number of the vehicle. Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to Emergency Tow from a Public Odometer reading, Vehicle make any changes or discontinue...
Page 479 Service is more than an auto club or violation of any laws. jump start a dead battery. towing service. It provides every Legal fines. Cadillac owner in the United States Trip Routing Service: Detailed Mounting, dismounting, with the advantage of contacting maps of North America are...
Page 480 Once authorization has renewal of this program at the end cost under the terms and conditions been received, the Roadside of its term, contact the Cadillac of the program. The Roadside Service advisor will help you Customer Assistance Center at...
Page 481 Battery Jump Start: Service to not possible for the nearest jump start a dead battery. If the vehicle is in another city Cadillac dealership to repair the outside of your residence, *Emergency Messages: vehicle the same day, requiring Roadside Assistance is limited...
Page 482 13-12 Customer Information *Complimentary A rental car will be provided for Services Not Included in Transportation for Vehicle up to two days and the vehicle Roadside Assistance Pick Up: Transportation to pick must be returned to its original Roadside Assistance does not up your vehicle after repairs are destination, excluding vehicles cover or reimburse services for the...
Page 483: Scheduling Service Appointments
Assistance program. For more If your dealer requests you to bring information, see your new vehicle Cadillac reserves the right to make the vehicle for service, you are warranty. urged to do so as early in the any changes or discontinue the...
Page 484: Courtesy Transportation Program
13-14 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Warranty service can generally If the vehicle requires overnight be completed while you wait. Canada) warranty repairs, and public However, if you are unable to To enhance your ownership transportation is used instead of wait, GM helps to minimize...
Page 485: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
Customer Information 13-15 Collision Damage Repair Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Information (U.S. and Canada) Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle If the vehicle is involved in a reimburse you for a rental vehicle service, may not be available at collision and it is damaged,...
Page 486 13-16 Customer Information Recycled original equipment parts covered by the GM New Vehicle Many insurance policies provide may also be used for repair. Limited Warranty, and any vehicle reduced protection to the GM These parts are typically removed failure related to such parts is not vehicle by limiting compensation from vehicles that were total losses covered by that warranty.
Page 487 Customer Information 13-17 Vehicle Identification If a Crash Occurs original GM parts. Remember, Number (VIN). recycled parts will not be covered by If there has been an injury, call the GM vehicle warranty. Insurance company and policy emergency services for help. Do not number.
Page 488: Service Publications Ordering Information
13-18 Customer Information Service Publications Owner Information Current and Past Models Ordering Information Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current Service Manuals to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles. information about the vehicle.
Page 489: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 13-19 Reporting Safety Reporting Safety Defects However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your Government dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may to the United States believe that the vehicle has a call the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
Page 490: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
Assistance Center For example, the vehicle uses The EDR is designed to record data Cadillac Motor Car Division computer modules to monitor and related to vehicle dynamics and P.O. Box 33169 control engine and transmission...
Page 491: Navigation System
Customer Information 13-21 ® OnStar This data can help provide a better GM will not access this data or understanding of the circumstances share it with others except: with the If the vehicle is equipped with in which crashes and injuries occur. consent of the vehicle owner or, an active OnStar system, that if the vehicle is leased, with the...
Page 492: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)
13-22 Customer Information Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that pressure monitoring and ignition comply with Part 15 of the Federal system security, as well as in Communications Commission (FCC) connection with conveniences...
Page 493: Onstar Services
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Push or call 1 888 4 ONSTAR (1 888 466 7827) to speak to an Advisor. OnStar Overview Push OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 Make a call, end a call, OnStar Services or answer an incoming call.
Page 494: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar OnStar Services Navigation Push to connect to a live Advisor to: OnStar navigation requires the Emergency Verify account information or Directions and Connections update contact information. service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get driving directions. Requires the built-in system can automatically Push to receive directions or the available Directions and...
Page 495 OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat Other Navigation Services During a Planned Route Available from OnStar 1. Push . System responds: OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers Cancel Route “OnStar ready,” then a tone. to send destinations from Google 2. Say “Repeat.” System responds 1.
Page 496 14-4 OnStar Connections End a Call Place a Call Using a Stored Number OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows Push . System responds: calls to be made and received from “Call ended.” 1. Push . System responds: the vehicle. The vehicle can also “OnStar ready.”...
Page 497: Onstar Additional
OnStar 14-5 OnStar Additional It can connect to an OnStar Advisor How OnStar Service Works anytime. For OnStar mobile app Information Automatic Crash Response, compatibility or further information, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, see www.onstar.com. Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Diagnostics Push...
Page 498 14-6 OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on TTY Users your vehicle is in a place where page 13 22 for information OnStar has the ability to OnStar has an agreement with a regarding Part 15 of the Federal communicate to the deaf, wireless service provider for service Communications Commission (FCC)
Page 499 OnStar 14-7 In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues can use the last stored GPS Number (PIN) Some OnStar services are disabled location to send to emergency after five days. OnStar cannot A PIN is needed to access some of responders.
Page 500 14-8 OnStar Unable to Connect to OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment Message The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the If there is limited cellular coverage vehicle. Do not add any electrical or the cellular network has reached equipment.
Page 501 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Anti-theft What Makes an Airbag Alarm System ....2-26 Accessories and Inflate? ..... .3-25 Alarm System Messages .
Page 502 INDEX Automatic Transmission Brakes ......10-27 Camera, Rear Vision ..9-50 Manual Mode .
Page 503 INDEX Check Compact Spare Tire ..10-109 Cruise Control ....9-43 Engine Light ....5-20 Compass .
Page 504 INDEX Delayed Locking ....2-18 Driving (cont'd) Electrical System (cont'd) Devices, Auxiliary ... . . 7-36 Hill and Mountain Roads .
Page 505 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Fuel ......9-52 Oil Life System ... . . 10-13 Additives .
Page 506 INDEX Heated and Ventilated Front Seats ......3-10 Garage Door Opener ..5-56 Halogen Bulbs .
Page 507 INDEX Instrument Cluster ... . . 5-12 Lamps (cont'd) Lights Instrument Panel Exterior Lighting Battery Airbag Readiness ... . .5-18 Storage Area .
Page 508 INDEX Locks Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..5-20 Messages (cont'd) Automatic Door ....2-18 Manual Mode ....9-30 Vehicle .
Page 509 INDEX ® OnStar (cont'd) Parking ......9-26 Emergency ....14-2 Assist, Ultrasonic .
Page 510 i-10 INDEX Power (cont'd) Reading Lamps ....6-7 Replacement Parts Seat Adjustment ....3-4 Rear Axle Airbags .
Page 511 INDEX i-11 Roadside Service ..13-7, 13-10 Safety Locks ....2-19 Service Roof Safety System Check ..3-19 Accessories and Sunroof .
Page 512 i-12 INDEX Spare Tire Storage Areas (cont'd) Thigh Support Adjustment ..3-6 Compact ....10-109 Glove Box ..... 4-1 Time .
Page 513 INDEX i-13 Tires (cont'd) Trailer Sidewall Labeling ... 10-68 Towing ......9-61 Vehicle Terminology and Transmission...
Page 514 i-14 INDEX Where to Put the Restraint ..3-42 Windows ..... . 2-31 Warning Power ......2-32 Brake System Light .

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

Keys

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

Door Locks

3-1 Seats and Restraints

Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments

5-1 Instruments and

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Interior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Exterior Lamps off

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Flash-To-Pass

Automatic Headlamp

Daytime Running

Adaptive Forward

Turn and Lane-Change

Hazard Warning Flashers

Fog Lamps

Interior Lighting

Lighting Features

7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Audio Players

Infotainment

Phone

9-1 Driving and Operating

Quick Links

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