Table Of Contents - Cadillac 2014 CTS Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Danger, Warnings, And Cautions4
Symbols4
Overview7
Instrument Panel8
Initial Drive Information10
Starting The Engine10
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System10
Remote Vehicle Start11
Door Locks11
Canceling A Remote Start11
Power Door Locks12
Trunk12
Windows12
Seat Adjustment13
Power Seats13
Reclining Seatbacks14
Memory Features14
Heated And Ventilated Seats14
Head Restraint Adjustment15
Safety Belts15
Mirror Adjustment16
System16
Steering Wheel Adjustment17
Interior Lighting17
Power Tilt And Telescoping Wheel17
Dome Lamps17
Exterior Lighting18
Reading Lamps18
Windshield Wiper/Washer19
Climate Controls20
Climate Touch Screen Controls20
Vehicle Features21
Steering Wheel Controls21
Cruise Control21
Infotainment System21
Driver Information Center (Dic)22
Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)23
Automatic Parking Assist (Apa)23
Warning (Ldw)23
Alert (Sbza)23
Power Outlets24
Universal Remote System24
Sunroof24
Performance And Maintenance25
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control25
Tire Pressure Monitor26
Engine Oil Life System26
Resetting The Oil Life System26
Stability Control26
Driving For Better Fuel Economy27
Roadside Service28
Onstar ®28
Keys, Doors, And Windows29
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation30
Keyless Access Operation32
Keyless Unlocking/Locking From The Driver Door32
Programming Transmitters To The Vehicle33
Keyless Unlocking/Locking From The Passenger Door33
Passive Locking33
Keyless Trunk Opening33
Programming Without A Recognized Transmitter34
Starting The Vehicle With A Low Transmitter Battery35
Battery Replacement (Transmitter)36
Remote Vehicle Start Operation37
Door Locks Operation38
Extending Engine Run Time38
Conditions In Which Remote Start Will Not Work38
Keyless Access39
Key Cylinder Access39
Delayed Locking40
Automatic Door Locks41
Lockout Protection41
Safety Lock41
Trunk - Safety Warning42
Trunk Release43
Rear Seat Pass-Through43
Emergency Trunk Release Handle43
Vehicle Security44
Vehicle Alarm System44
Arming The Alarm System44
Disarming The Alarm System45
How To Detect A Tamper Condition45
Power Sounder And Inclination Sensor45
Immobilizer Operation46
Exterior Mirrors47
Convex Mirrors47
Power Mirrors47
Interior Rearveiw Mirrors48
Folding Mirrors48
Reverse Tilt Mirrors48
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror48
Power Windows49
Express-Down/Up Windows50
Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature50
Express Window Anti-Pinch Override50
Programming The Power Windows50
Sun Visors51
Window Lockout51
Rear Window Sunshade52
Rear Passenger Door Sunshades52
Roof53
Sunroof Operation53
Anti-Pinch Feature (Sunroof)53
Seats And Restraints55
Head Restraints56
Front Seats57
Power Seat Adjustment57
Lumbar Adjustment58
Bolster Adjustment58
Thigh Support Adjustment59
Memory Seats60
Manually Recalling Memory Positions61
Recalling Rke Memory Positions (Auto Memory Recall)61
Heated And Ventilated Front Seats62
Easy Exit Recall62
Remote Start Heated And Ventilated Seats63
Rear Seats64
Folding The Seatback (Rear)64
Raising The Seatback (Rear)65
Heated Rear Seats66
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door66
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly68
Questions And Answers About Safety Belts68
Lap-Shoulder Belt69
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster71
Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System72
Safety Belt Pretensioners72
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides72
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy74
Safety Belt Extender75
Safety System Check75
Safety Belt Care75
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash75
Airbag System76
Where Are The Airbags?78
When Should An Airbag Inflate?80
What Makes An Airbage Inflate?81
How Does An Airbag Restrain?81
What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates?81
Passenger Sensing System83
If The On Indicator Is Lit For A Child Restraint85
If The Off Indicator Is Lit For An Adult-Sized Occupant86
Additional Factors Affecting Restraint System Operation86
Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle88
Airbag System Check88
Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash89
Child Restraints90
Older Children90
Infants And Young Children92
Child Restraint Systems94
Securing An Add-On Child Restraint In The Vehicle95
Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint96
Where To Put The Restraint96
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)97
Lower Anchors98
Top Tether Anchor98
Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System100
Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash103
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)104
Securing Child Restraint (Front Passenger Seat)106
Storage Compartments111
Instrument Panel Storage111
Glove Box112
Cupholders112
Power Retractable Cover Anti-Pinch Feature112
Armrest Storage113
Center Console Storage113
Cargo Tie-Downs114
Convenience Net114
Instruments And Controls115
Adjustment115
Transmission116
Heated Steering Wheel117
Horn117
Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls117
Wiper Parking118
Rainsense118
Int (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity Control)118
Wiper Arm Assembly Protection118
Wiper-Activated Headlamps119
Compass119
Clock120
Power Outlet 110 Volt Alternating Current121
Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators123
Instrument Cluster124
Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster126
Cluster Application Displays127
Cluster Settings Menu127
Speedometer128
Trip Odometer128
Tachometer128
Fuel Gauge129
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge130
Safety Belt Reminders131
Airbag Readiness Light131
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light131
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light131
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator132
Charging System Light133
Malfunction Indicator Lamp133
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs135
Brake System Warning Light136
Parking Brake Light137
Service Electric Parking Brake Light137
Antilock Brake System (Abs)137
Lane Departure Warning (Ldw) Light138
Vehicle Ahead Indicator138
Traction Off Light139
Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light139
Stabilitrak ® Off Light139
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light140
Tire Pressure Light140
Low Fuel Warning Light141
Engine Oil Pressure Light141
Security Light142
High-Beam On Light142
Adaptive Forward Lighting (Afl) Light142
Intellibeam Light142
Lamps On Reminder143
Cruise Control Light143
Door Ajar Light143
Dic Information Display Options144
Information Displays Driver Information144
Center (Dic)144
Head-Up Display (Hud)147
Hud Views148
Vehicle Messages150
Hud Troubleshooting150
Care Of The Hud150
Battery Voltage And Charging Messages151
Brake System Messages151
Compass Messages151
Cruise Control Messages152
Door Ajar Messages152
Engine Oil Messages153
Engine Cooling System153
Engine Power Messages154
Fuel System Messages154
Key And Lock Messages154
Lamp Messages155
Object Detection System Messages155
Ride Control System Messages158
Airbag System Messages159
Safety Belt Messages159
Security Messages159
Service Vehicle Messages159
Starting The Vehicle160
Messages160
Tire Messages160
Transmission Messages161
Vehicle Reminder Messages161
Vehicle Speed Messages161
Washer Fluid Messages161
Vehicle Personalization162
Language162
Valet Mode162
Radio162
Number Of Favorites Pages163
Auto Volume163
Maximum Startup Volume163
Auto Fan Max Speed163
Auto Defog164
Collision/Detection Systems164
Auto Collision Preparation164
Rear Cross Traffic Alert164
Comfort And Convenience165
Chime Volume165
Vehicle Locator Lights165
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout165
Auto Door Unlock166
Remote Unlock Light Feedback166
Remote Door Unlock166
Passive Door Lock166
Bluetooth167
Ringtones167
Confidence Threshold167
Proximity Sensing167
Rear Camera168
Return To Factory Settings168
Calibrate Touchscreen168
Clear All Private Data168
Universal Remote System Programming169
Learn Or Smart Button170
Universal Remote System Operation171
Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons171
Reprogramming A Single Universal Remote System Button172
Lighting173
Exterior Lamp Controls173
Intellibeam System174
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder175
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer175
Flash-To-Pass176
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)176
Automatic Headlamp System176
Adaptive Forward Lighting (Afl)177
Hazard Warning Flashers177
Turn And Lane-Change Signals177
Lights On With Wipers177
Instrument Panel Illumination Control178
Lighting Features179
Entry Lighting179
Exit Lighting179
Battery Load Management180
Battery Power Protection181
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver181
Climate Control Systems185
Dual Automatic Climate Control System185
Climate Control Touch Screen186
Climate Control Status Screen186
Climate Control Automatic Operation186
Driver And Passenger Temperature Controls187
Sync (Synchronized Temperature)187
Fan Control187
Air Delivery Mode Control188
Defrost188
Air Conditioning188
Automatic Air Recirculation188
Rear Window Defogger189
Driver And Passenger Heated And Ventilated Seats189
Remote Start Climate Control Operation189
Rear Climate Control System190
Solar Sensor190
Air Quality Sensor190
Rear Control Lockout191
Rear Climate Control Automatic Operation191
Rear Climate Control Manual Operation191
Air Vents192
Climate Controls Maintenance193
Passenger Compartment Air Filter193
Driving And Operating195
Driving Information196
Distracted Driving196
Defensive Driving197
Control Of A Vehicle197
Drunk Driving197
Braking197
Variable Effort Steering198
Curve Tips198
Steering In Emergencies198
Electric Power Steering198
Loss Of Control199
Skidding199
Off-Road Recovery199
Track Events And Competitive Driving200
Driving On Wet Roads201
Hydroplaning201
Highway Hypnosis202
Hill And Mountain Roads202
Winter Driving203
Driving On Snow Or Ice203
Blizzard Conditions203
If The Vehicle Is Stuck204
Vehicle Load Limits205
Rocking The Vehicle To Get It Out205
Tire And Loading Information Label205
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit206
Certification Label208
Starting And Operating209
New Vehicle Break-In209
Ignition Positions210
Starting The Engine Procedure212
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)213
Engine Coolant Heater214
Shifting Into Park214
Leaving The Vehicle With The Engine Running214
Shifting Out Of Park215
Torque Lock215
Parking Over Things That Burn216
Engine Exhaust216
Automatic Transmission217
Running The Vehicle While Parking217
P (Park)217
R (Reverse)218
N (Neutral)218
Manual Mode219
Tap Shift219
D (Drive)219
M (Manual Mode)219
To Enter Permanent Tap Mode220
Drive Systems221
All-Wheel Drive221
Antilock Brake221
System (Abs)221
Using Abs222
Braking In Emergencies222
Electric Parking Brake222
Epb Apply222
Brake Assist223
Epb Release223
Automatic Epb Release223
Ride Control Systems224
Traction Control224
Electronic Stability Control224
Turning The Systems Off And On225
Driver Mode Control226
Tour Mode/Sport Mode227
Snow/Ice Mode227
Track Mode227
Competetive Driving Mode227
Limited-Slip Differential228
Resuming A Set Speed230
Increasing Speed While Cruise Control Is At A Set Speed230
Reducing Speed While Cruise Control Is At A Set Speed230
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control230
Adaptive Cruise Control231
Using Cruise Control On Hills231
Ending Cruise Control231
Erasing Speed Memory231
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control233
Increasing Speed While Acc Is At A Set Speed233
Reducing Speed While Acc Is At A Set Speed234
Selecting The Follow Distance234
Alerting The Driver235
Approaching And Following A Vehicle235
Stationary Or Very Slow-Moving Objects236
Acc Automatically Disengages236
Notification To Resume Acc236
Acc Override237
Curves In The Road237
Other Vehicle Lane Changes238
Driver Assistance Systems239
Ending Acc239
Cleaning The Sensing System239
Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing240
Audible Or Safety Alert Seat240
Camera (Rvc)240
Turning The Features On Or Off244
Automatic Parking Assist - Apa244
Assistance Systems For Driving246
Forward Collision Alert (Fca) System246
Detecting The Vehicle Ahead247
Collision Alert247
Selecting The Alert Timing248
Tailgating Alert248
Active Emergency Braking System249
Unnecessary Alerts249
Intelligent Brake Assist (Iba)249
Automatic Collision Preparation (Acp) System249
Brake Preparation250
Automatic Braking250
Side Blind Zone Alert (Sbza)251
Sbza Detection Zones251
Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)252
Fuel255
Use Of Seasonal Fuels255
Prohibited Fuels255
Gasoline Specifications256
California Fuel256
Requirements256
Fuels In Foreign Countries256
Fuel Additives257
Filling The Tank257
Filling A Portable Fuel Container258
Filling The Tank With A Portable Gas Can258
Trailer Towing259
Driving Characteristics And Towing Tips259
Driving With A Trailer259
General Towing259
Information259
Following Distance260
Passing260
Backing Up260
Making Turns261
Driving On Grades261
Parking On Hills261
Trailer Towing (With Lfx Engine)262
Leaving After Parking On A Hill262
Maintenance When Trailer Towing262
Weight Of The Trailer262
Towing Equipment263
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue263
Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires263
Hitches263
Add-On Electrical Equipment264
Safety Chains264
Trailer Brakes264
Conversions And Add-Ons Add-On Electrical264
Vehicle Care265
Vehicle Checks267
Doing Your Own Service Work267
Hood268
Engine Compartment Overview269
Checking Engine Oil274
When To Add Engine Oil275
Engine Oil Specification275
Viscosity Grade276
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes276
What To Do With Used Oil276
When To Change Engine Oil276
How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System277
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check278
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspection278
Cooling System280
Engine Coolant282
Checking Coolant283
How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank283
Engine Overheating285
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment285
Washer Fluid - What To Use286
If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment286
Adding Washer Fluid286
Brakes287
Brake Pedal Travel287
Brake Adjustment287
Replacing Brake System Parts288
Brake Fluid288
Battery289
Vehicle Storage And The Battery290
Transfer Case - Checking Lubricant290
Starter Switch Check291
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check291
Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check292
Wiper Blade Replacement292
Headlamp Aiming293
Windshield Replacement293
Bulb Replacement294
Halogen Bulbs294
High Intensity Discharge (Hid) Lighting/Led Lighting294
License Plate Lamp294
Electrical System Overload295
Replacement Bulbs295
Fuses And Circuit Breakers296
Engine Compartment Fuse Block296
Headlamp Wiring296
Windshield Wipers296
Instrument Panel Fuse Block299
Rear Compartment Fuse Block302
Tires305
All-Season Tires306
Winter Tires306
Run-Flat Tires307
Low-Profile Tires308
Summer Tires308
Tire Sidewall Labeling308
Tire Designations310
Tire Size310
Tire Terminology And Definitions310
Tire Pressure313
Tire Pressure For High Speed Operation314
When To Check Tire Pressure314
How To Check Tire Pressure314
Tire Pressure Monitor System315
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation316
Tpms Malfunction Light And Message317
Tpms Sensor Matching Process318
Tire Inspection319
Tire Rotation320
When It Is Time For New Tires321
Buying New Tires322
Vehicle Storage And Tires322
Different Size Tires And Wheels324
Uniform Tire Quality Grading324
Treadwear325
Traction325
Temperature (Tire Grades)325
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance326
Wheel Replacement326
Tire Chains327
Used Replacement Wheels327
Jump Starting328
If A Tire Goes Flat328
Towing The Vehicle331
Jumper Cable Removal331
Recreational Vehicle Towing332
Dinghy Towing332
Dolly Towing333
Appearance Care334
Exterior Care334
Locks Care334
Washing The Vehicle334
Finish Care335
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings335
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses, Emblems, Decals And Stripes336
Air Intakes Cleaning337
Windshield And Wiper Blades Cleaning337
Weatherstrips Cleaning337
Wheels And Trim - Aluminium Or Chrome337
Interior Care338
Steering, Suspension And Chassis Components Cleaning338
Body Component Lubrication338
Finish Damage338
Interior Glass339
Speaker Covers Cleaning340
Coated Moldings Cleaning340
Fabric/Carpet/Suede340
Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces/Vehicle Information/Radio Displays340
Instrument Panel, Leather, Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces Cleaning341
Cargo Cover And Convenience Net341
Floor Mats342
Service And Maintenance343
Maintenance Schedule345
Owner Checks And Services345
Tire Rotation And Required Services Every 12 000 Km/7,500 Mi346
Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal348
Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe350
Special Application Services351
Additional Maintenance And Care352
Belts Care352
Brakes Care352
Hoses Care352
Lamps Care353
Shocks And Struts Care353
Tires Care353
Wheel Alignment353
Windshield Care354
Wiper Blades Care354
Recommended Fluids And Lubricants355
Maintenance Replacement Parts356
Technical Data361
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)361
Engine Identification361
Service Parts Identification Label361
Vehicle Data362
Capacities And Specifications362
Engine Specifications363
Engine Drive Belt Routing364
Customer Information365
Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy378
Event Data Recorders378
Onstar Overview381
Onstar Services382
Emergency382
Security382
Navigation382
Using Voice Commands During A Planned Route383
Cancel Route383
Route Preview383
Get My Destination383
Hands-Free Calling384
Calling 911 Emergency384
Retrieve My Number384
Place A Call Using A Stored Number384
Diagnostics385
Transferring Service (Onstar)385
Services For People With Disabilities386
Tty Users386
Onstar Personal Identification Number (Pin)386
Global Positioning System (Gps)387
Cellular And Gps Antennas387
Unable To Connect To Onstart Message387
Vehicle And Power Issues387
Add-On Electrical Equipment And Onstar388
Onstar - Libcurl And Unzip Acknowledgments388
Index391
Lane Departure Warning396
Traction Control System397
Onstar Additional398