Page 1 2011 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Seats and Restraints ..3-1 Lighting .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2011 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual Driving and Operating ..9-1 Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 Driving Information .
Page 3 Introduction For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM registered trademarks of Digital Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Theater Systems, Inc.
Page 4: Index
Introduction Canadian Vehicle Owners Using this Manual WARNING To quickly locate information about Propriétaires Canadiens These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the A French language copy of this that could hurt you or other back of the manual. It is an manual can be obtained from your alphabetical list of what is in the people.
Page 5 Introduction Symbols Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols : Fuses The vehicle has components and that may be found on the vehicle labels that use symbols instead of : Headlamp High/Low-Beam and what they mean. For more text.
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Steering Wheel Performance and Maintenance Adjustment ....1-11 Traction Control Interior Lighting ....1-12 System (TCS) .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel CTS Shown, CTS V Similar...
Page 9 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 6. K. Hazard Warning Flashers on Q. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). page 6 4. See Manual Mode on B. Driver Information Center (DIC) page 9 28. on page 5 27. Navigation Display Brightness R.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Information The keyless access transmitter is This section provides a brief used to lock and unlock the doors overview about some of the from up to 60 m (195 feet) away important features that may or may from the vehicle.
Page 11 In Brief 3. Immediately after completing Door Locks Press and hold for more than Step 2, press and hold until two seconds to sound the panic To lock or unlock a door manually: alarm. the turn signal lamps flash. From the inside, use the door When the vehicle starts, the parking Press again to cancel the panic...
Page 12: Trunk Release
In Brief Liftgate Manual Operation of the Power Windows Liftgate Power Liftgate With the vehicle in P (Park), turn the The vehicle must be in P (Park) to liftgate mode switch to OFF and operate the power liftgate. unlock the doors. Press the touchpad under the liftgate handle To open the liftgate using the button and pull up on the handle.
Page 13 In Brief Seat Adjustment Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of Power Seats the horizontal control up or down. Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire horizontal control up or down. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 4.
Page 14: Memory Features
In Brief Press the top or bottom of the driver seat cushion and seatback, must be applied for a manual control (A) to increase or decrease outside mirrors, and the steering transmission. A single beep will support in the seat cushion bolsters. column position, if the vehicle is sound when the button is pressed.
Page 15: Heated And Ventilated Seats
In Brief If entry/exit recall is programmed on Heated and Ventilated Press either button to start that in the vehicle personalization menu, feature at the highest setting. Each Seats automatic seat and/or steering press of the button decreases the column movement occurs under the setting.
Page 16: Safety Belt
1-10 In Brief Safety Belt Sensing System for The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the Passenger Airbag instrument panel when the vehicle is started. Mirror Adjustment Exterior United States Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly.
Page 17 In Brief 1-11 To adjust each mirrors: Steering Wheel Power Tilt Wheel Adjustment 1. Press to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press one of the four arrows to move the mirror. 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen.
Page 18 1-12 In Brief Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting AUTO: Turns the headlamps on and off automatically, depending Reading Lamps upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle. The reading lamps are located on the overhead console. These lamps : Turns on the parking lamps, come on automatically when any together with the sidemarker lamps, door is opened.
Page 19 In Brief 1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less The windshield wiper lever is on the frequent wipes. right side of the steering column. 1 : Slow wipes. 2 : Fast wipes. Windshield Washer WARNING In freezing weather, do not use...
Page 20: Climate Controls
1-14 In Brief Wagon Model Climate Controls Pull the lever toward you to spray The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with washer fluid on the windshield. The this system. spray continues until the lever is released.
Page 21: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-15 Transmission Vehicle Features Storing a Favorite Station A maximum of 36 stations can be Automatic Transmission Radio(s) programmed as favorites using the six softkeys below the radio station Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap VOL/ : Press to turn the system Shift frequency tabs on the display and on and off.
Page 22: Portable Audio Devices
1-16 In Brief Setting the Clock Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices The analog clock is located on the Vehicles with an XM Satellite This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm instrument panel above the radio. Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB The clock is not connected with any Radio subscription can receive XM...
Page 23: Navigation System
In Brief 1-17 For vehicles with a navigation Steering Wheel Controls : Press to go to the system, OnStar, or Bluetooth, previous or next radio station stored (Audio) press and hold as a favorite, or the previous or next two seconds and say hands track of a CD.
Page 24: Cruise Control
1-18 In Brief Chime Volume Driver Information : Press to scroll through the Memory Settings vehicle information displays. Center (DIC) See Vehicle Personalization on : Press to customize the feature The DIC display is located at the page 5 45. settings on your vehicle.
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 +RES : Press to make the vehicle To clean the camera lens, located Storage Compartments accelerate or resume to a previously above the license plate, rinse it with set speed. water and wipe it with a soft cloth. See, Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on SET : Press to set the speed or make the vehicle decelerate.
Page 26: Universal Remote System
1-20 In Brief Power Outlets Universal Remote System The sunroof switches are on the overhead console. Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone, MP3 player, etc. There are three accessory power outlets.
Page 27: Maintenance
In Brief 1-21 ® Performance and StabiliTrak Maintenance StabiliTrak assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns Traction Control on automatically every time the System (TCS) vehicle is started. The passenger side switch operates the sunroof.
Page 28 1-22 In Brief Tire Pressure Monitor indicator that the tire pressures are Engine Oil Life System getting low and the tires need to be This vehicle may have a Tire The engine oil life system calculates inflated to the proper pressure. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
Page 29: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
When road and weather TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 manual, special privileges conditions are appropriate, use and more. As the owner of a new Cadillac, you cruise control, if equipped. are automatically enrolled in the Sign up today at: Always follow posted speed Roadside Service program which is www.gmownercenter.com/cadillac...
Page 30 1-24 In Brief ® OnStar How OnStar Service Works OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1 888 466 7827) or TTY : This blue button connects you 1 877 248 2080, or press to a specially trained OnStar speak with an OnStar Advisor Advisor to verify your account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Page 31 In Brief 1-25 service. Service involving location See Radio Frequency Statement for Your Responsibility information about your vehicle can t Information regarding Part 15 of the Increase the volume of the radio if work unless GPS signals are Federal Communication the OnStar advisor cannot be heard.
Page 32 1-26 In Brief NOTES...
Page 33: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Power Door Locks ... 2-15 Exterior Mirrors Delayed Locking ... . . 2-15 Convex Mirrors .
Page 34: Keys
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks WARNING Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter is dangerous for many reasons, WARNING children or others could be badly Leaving children in a vehicle with injured or even killed. They could the ignition key is dangerous for operate the power windows or many reasons.
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 keyless If the vehicle has the Keyless ignition, and glove box. access transmitter, is used for the Access System, the transmitter has driver door, glove box, and rear seat a thin button (A) near the bottom of...
Page 36: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors and Windows This vehicle may have the Key Remote Keyless Entry Access System or a Keyless Access (RKE) System System. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key See Radio Frequency Statement on Access) on page 2 5 or Remote page 13 18 for information regarding Keyless Entry (RKE) System Part 15 of the Federal...
Page 37: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Keyless Entry & (Lock): Press to lock all the (Remote Trunk/Liftgate doors. Release): Press and hold for about (RKE) System Operation one second to unlock the trunk/ (Key Access) If enabled through the Driver liftgate. The automatic transmission Information Center (DIC), the must be in P (Park) or the manual The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Page 38 Keys, Doors and Windows The vehicle comes with two programmed to the vehicle, all transmitters. Each transmitter will remaining transmitters must also be have a number on top of it, programmed. Any lost or stolen 1 or 2 . These numbers transmitters no longer work once the correspond to the driver of the new transmitter is programmed.
Page 39: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Entering any door other than the There are other conditions that driver door will cause all of the affect the performance of the (RKE) System Operation doors to unlock. This is not transmitter. See Remote Keyless (Keyless Access) customizable.
Page 40 Keys, Doors and Windows To program the vehicle so the turn Memory Seat under Power Seat The vehicle comes with two signal indicators do not flash and Adjustment on page 3 4 for more transmitters. Each transmitter will the horn does not sound when information.
Page 41 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. on the keyless access For vehicles sold in Canada, two transmitter two times.
Page 42 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows The procedure requires three, 3. Insert the vehicle key into the 13. A beep sounds once ten minute cycles to complete the key lock cylinder located on the programming is complete. The matching process. driver door. DIC displays Ready To Learn Electronic Key # 2.
Page 43: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 Starting the Vehicle with a Low Battery Replacement 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a Transmitter Battery When replacing the CR2032 or equivalent battery. battery, do not touch any of the Replace the battery if the Replace 4.
Page 44 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows after the ignition is turned to ON/ Starting the Engine Using Remote Extending Engine Run Time RUN. See Dual Automatic Climate Start To extend the engine run time by Control System on page 8 1. To start the engine using the remote 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 and 2 start feature:...
Page 45 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 The engine coolant temperature After the vehicle's engine has been Conditions in Which Remote Start is too high. started two times using the remote Will Not Work start button, the ignition must be The oil pressure is low. The remote vehicle start feature will turned on and then back off before not operate if any of the following...
Page 46: Door Locks
2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks There are several ways to lock and WARNING (Continued) unlock the vehicle. From the outside, use the key, WARNING Young children who get into or press the lock or unlock button on unlocked vehicles may be Unlocked doors can be the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) unable to get out.
Page 47: Central Door Unlocking
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 If the windows are down and the Power Door Locks When all the doors are closed, the doors are locked, do not reach in to doors will lock automatically after The switches are located on the manually unlock the vehicle five seconds.
Page 48: Lockout Protection
2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Use the manual or power door locks This feature can be overridden by Safety Locks to unlock the doors if someone pressing the lock button on the RKE The vehicle has rear door security needs to exit, and to lock the doors transmitter or by pressing the power locks.
Page 49: Doors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 To set the locks: Doors WARNING (Continued) 1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) Adjust the Climate Control in the horizontal position. system to a setting that brings in only outside air and 2.
Page 50 2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Trunk Lock Release With the Keyless Access System, 2. Reach upward through the when you have the transmitter, the opening to locate the emergency trunk can be opened by the trunk trunk release handle. See release button located above the Emergency Trunk Release license plate.
Page 51 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Rear-Seat Pass Through Emergency Trunk Release There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle Handle If the vehicle has the rear-seat pass located on the back wall of the through door, the trunk can be trunk.
Page 52: Liftgate (Wagon)
2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Liftgate (Wagon) Always check to make sure the WARNING (Continued) area above and behind the liftgate Power Liftgate Operation is clear before opening it. set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate WARNING Control System in the Index.
Page 53 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Pressing and releasing the 3/4: The liftgate power opens to a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) power liftgate button on the reduced open height that can be set System Operation (Keyless liftgate adjacent to the latch to in a range of approximately ¾...
Page 54 2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows If the transmission is shifted out of After removing the obstacles, the 3. Press and hold the button on the P (Park) and accelerate before the liftgate will resume normal power liftgate adjacent to the latch until power liftgate latch is closed, the operation.
Page 55: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 To open the liftgate, press the Vehicle Security Arming the System touchpad on the handle on the To arm the system, This vehicle has theft-deterrent outside of the liftgate and lift. To features; however, they do not make close the liftgate, use the pull cup.
Page 56: Immobilizer
2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows The theft-deterrent system will not How to Detect a Tamper Immobilizer Operation activate if the doors are locked with Condition (Key Access) the key or the manual door lock. is pressed and the horn It activates only if the power door This vehicle has a passive sounds, an attempted break-in has lock switch is used while the door is...
Page 57 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-25 If the engine still does not start with 3. After the engine has started, turn the other key, the vehicle needs the key to LOCK/OFF, and service. If the vehicle does start, the remove the key. first key may be damaged.
Page 58: Immobilizer Operation
2-26 Keys, Doors and Windows Immobilizer Operation The system has one or more If the ignition control knob still does keyless access transmitters that are not rotate with the other transmitter, (Keyless Access) matched to an immobilizer control the vehicle needs service. If the unit in your vehicle.
Page 59: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-27 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 60: Interior Mirrors
2-28 Keys, Doors and Windows ® Interior Mirrors Vehicles with OnStar will have Windows controls located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more Automatic Dimming WARNING information on the system and how Rearview Mirror to subscribe to OnStar. See the Leaving children, helpless adults, OnStar Owner's Guide for more The vehicle has an automatic...
Page 61: Power Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-29 Power Windows WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Page 62 2-30 Keys, Doors and Windows Press the switch to lower the Express Window Anti-Pinch Express Window Anti Pinch window to the desired level. Pull the Feature Override switch up to raise the window. If any object is in the path of the WARNING Retained Accessory Power (RAP) window when the express up is...
Page 63: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-31 Programming the Power The window is now reprogrammed. Sun Visors Repeat the process for the other Windows windows. If the vehicle battery has been Window Lockout recharged, disconnected or not working, the front power windows (Window Lockout): The rear will need to be reprogrammed for window lockout button is located on...
Page 64: Roof Sunroof
2-32 Keys, Doors and Windows Roof Express-Open: To open the sunshade, fully press and release the rear of the driver side switch. Sunroof (Sedan and The sunshade will automatically Wagon) open. To stop the sunshade partway, press the switch a If the vehicle has a power sunroof it second time.
Page 65 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-33 Express-Close: To close the Vent Feature: Press and hold the sunroof, fully press and release the front of the passenger side switch to front of the driver's side switch. The vent the sunroof. The sunshade will sunroof will automatically close.
Page 66 2-34 Keys, Doors and Windows Sunroof (Coupe) Express-Open: To open the sunshade, fully press and release If the vehicle has a power sunroof it the rear of the driver side switch. will only operate when the ignition is The sunshade will automatically in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, open.
Page 67 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-35 Anti-Pinch Feature Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This If an object is in the path of the could cause an issue with sunroof sunroof/sunshade when it is closing, operation, noise or plugging the the anti-pinch feature will detect the water drainage system.
Page 68 2-36 Keys, Doors and Windows NOTES...
Page 69 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Use During Child Restraints Pregnancy ....3-28 Older Children ....3-44 Restraints Safety Belt Extender .
Page 70: Seats And
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The vehicle's rear seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions, but they are not adjustable. WARNING Adjust the head restraint so that the Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
Page 71: Active Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Active Head Restraints Front Seats To move a manual seat forward or rearward: The vehicle has an active head Seat Adjustment restraint system in the front seating positions. These automatically tilt forward to reduce the risk of neck WARNING injury if the vehicle is hit from behind.
Page 72: Easy Entry Seat
Seats and Restraints Easy Entry Seat (Coupe bottom of the switch (B). Release Power Seat Adjustment the switch when the seat reaches Models Only) Power Seats the desired position. On vehicles with power seats, the After entering or exiting the rear controls are located on the outboard seat, return the seatback to the upright position.
Page 73 Seats and Restraints Raise or lower the rear part of Memory Seat, Mirrors, and (Exit Button): Moves the driver the seat cushion by moving the Steering Column seat and/or power steering column rear of the horizontal control up to the exit position. See Exit Recall or down.
Page 74 Seats and Restraints To recall memory positions, press If something has blocked the driver If entry/exit recall is programmed on and release 1 or 2. The vehicle seat or the steering column while in the vehicle personalization menu, must be in P (Park) for an automatic recalling a memory position, the automatic seat and/or steering transmission, or the parking brake...
Page 75: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints position again. If the exit position is Power Lumbar still not recalling, see your dealer for On vehicles with this feature: service. Press and hold the top of the Lumbar Adjustment control (B) to increase support to the top of the seatback and decrease support to the bottom of the lumbar.
Page 76: Thigh Support Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Side Bolster Thigh Support Reclining Seatbacks Adjustment On vehicles with this feature: Manual Reclining Seatbacks Press the top or bottom of control (A) to increase or WARNING decrease support in seat cushion bolsters. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a Press the top or bottom of the manual driver seat while the...
Page 77 Seats and Restraints To recline the seatback: To return the seatback to an upright WARNING position: 1. Lift the lever fully without If either seatback is not locked, it applying pressure to the could move forward in a sudden seatback and the seatback will stop or crash.
Page 78 3-10 Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks WARNING If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, use the vertical power Sitting in a reclined position when seat control on the outboard side of your vehicle is in motion can be each seat. dangerous.
Page 79: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints 3-11 Heated Front Seats The heated seats turn off when the vehicle is turned off. When it is cold outside, the heated WARNING seats may turn on during a vehicle If you cannot feel temperature remote start. The heated seats will be canceled when the ignition is change or pain to the skin, the turned on.
Page 80: Heated And Ventilated Front
3-12 Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated Press either button to turn on the feature at the highest setting. Press Front Seats and release the button to decrease the setting. To turn the feature off, WARNING press and release the button until the light turns off.
Page 81: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Rear Seats Sedan or Coupe Wagon To lower one or both of the rear To lower one or both of the rear Notice: Folding a rear seat with seatbacks: seatbacks: the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
Page 82: Safety Belts
3-14 Seats and Restraints To return a seatback to the upright Safety Belts WARNING position: This section of the manual It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts WARNING in a cargo area, inside or outside properly.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-15 A few crashes are mild, and some Why Safety Belts Work crashes can be so serious that even When you ride in or on anything, buckled up, a person would not you go as fast as it goes. survive.
Page 84: Safety Belts
3-16 Seats and Restraints With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
Page 85: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-17 Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Most accidents occur within It is very important for all occupants should I have to wear safety 40 km (25 miles) of home. And to buckle up. Statistics show that belts? the greatest number of serious unbelted people are hurt more often...
Page 86 3-18 Seats and Restraints First, before you or your applies force to the strong pelvic Q: What is wrong with this? passenger(s) wear a safety belt, bones and you would be less likely there is important information you to slide under the lap belt. If you slid should know.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a lap belt is too loose. In a crash, crash, you would move forward you could slide under the lap belt too much, which could increase...
Page 88 3-20 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones.
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest you wear the shoulder belt under like this. The belt would be much your arm.
Page 90 3-22 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Page 91: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-23 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull WARNING the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. You can be seriously injured by a The lap-shoulder belt may lock if twisted belt. In a crash, you would you pull the belt across you very not have the full width of the belt quickly.
Page 92 3-24 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster height adjuster, move it to the (Sedan and Wagon) height that is right for you. See The vehicle has a shoulder belt Shoulder Belt Height height adjuster for the driver and Adjustment later in this section right front passenger seating...
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-25 the safety belt in a crash. See How Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort to Wear Safety Belts Properly on Guides This vehicle has safety belt page 3 17. pretensioners for front outboard This vehicle may have rear shoulder occupants.
Page 94 3-26 Seats and Restraints Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 2. Place the guide over the belt 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat. The belt into the slots of the guide.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-27 To remove and store the comfort WARNING guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can A safety belt that is not properly be removed from the guide. Pull the worn may not provide the guide upward to expose its storage protection needed in a crash.
Page 96: Safety Belt Use During
3-28 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy Now and then, check that the safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone,...
Page 97: Safety Belt Care
Seats and Restraints 3-29 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 98: Airbag System
3-30 Seats and Restraints Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word Here are the most important things AIRBAG will appear on the middle to know about the airbag system: The vehicle has the following part of the steering wheel for the airbags: driver and on the instrument panel WARNING...
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-31 WARNING WARNING Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag Anyone who is up against, or very when it inflates can be seriously close to, any airbag when it injured or killed.
Page 100: Where Are The Airbags
3-32 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The outboard front passenger Driver Side shown, Passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument Side similar panel on the passenger side. The driver's frontal airbag is in the The seat-mounted side impact middle of the steering wheel.
Page 101: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-33 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 102 3-34 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to the system's designed threshold different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear level. The threshold level can vary example: impacts, or in many side impacts. with specific vehicle design.
Page 103: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-35 In a rollover event, roof rail airbag How Does an Airbag Rollover capable roof-rail airbags deployment is determined by the are designed to help contain the Restrain? direction of the roll. head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the In moderate to severe frontal or What Makes an Airbag...
Page 104: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
3-36 Seats and Restraints What Will You See After and turn the hazard warning WARNING flashers off by using the controls for an Airbag Inflates? those features. When an airbag inflates, there After the frontal airbags and In many crashes severe enough to may be dust in the air.
Page 105: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-37 The vehicle has a crash sensing The passenger sensing system and diagnostic module which turns off the outboard front records information after a passenger frontal airbag under crash. See Vehicle Data certain conditions. The driver airbag, Recording and Privacy on seat mounted side impact airbags page 13 17 and Event Data...
Page 106 3-38 Seats and Restraints We recommend that children be The passenger sensing system is WARNING (Continued) secured in a rear seat, including: an designed to turn off the outboard infant or a child riding in a front passenger airbag if: passenger airbag inflates and the rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-39 The passenger sensing system is If the On Indicator is Lit for a WARNING designed to turn on (may inflate) the Child Restraint outboard front passenger frontal If the airbag readiness light ever If a child restraint has been installed airbag anytime the system senses and the on indicator is lit: comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 108 3-40 Seats and Restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an use the following steps to allow the restraint and restarting the system to detect that person and Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, enable the outboard front passenger turn the vehicle off.
Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Additional Factors Affecting A wet seat can affect the The on indicator may be lit if an performance of the passenger object, such as a briefcase, System Operation sensing system. Here is how: handbag, grocery bag, laptop or Safety belts help keep the other electronic device, is put on an The passenger sensing system...
Page 110: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-42 Seats and Restraints Servicing the rollover sensor module, or airbag WARNING (Continued) wiring can affect the operation of Airbag-Equipped Vehicle the airbag system. proper service procedures, and Airbags affect how the vehicle In addition, the vehicle has a make sure the person performing should be serviced.
Page 111: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-43 passenger airbag(s). See Q: Because I have a disability, Airbag System Check Passenger Sensing System on I have to get my vehicle The airbag system does not need page 3 37. modified. How can I find out regularly scheduled maintenance or whether this will affect my If you have questions, call...
Page 112: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash
3-44 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints replace airbag system parts. See Parts After a Crash your dealer for service. Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on WARNING after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag A crash can damage the...
Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer's instructions that Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt on trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that page 3 23.
Page 114 3-46 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING Never do this. Never do this. Never allow two children to wear Never allow a child to wear the the same safety belt. The safety safety belt with the shoulder belt belt can not properly spread the behind their back.
Page 115: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-47 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs arms.
Page 116 3-48 Seats and Restraints For most basic types of child WARNING restraints, there are many different models available. When Never do this. purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in Children who are up against, a motor vehicle.
Page 117: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-49 Child Restraint Systems WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. This is safety belt may not remain low on because an infant's neck is not the hip bones, as it should.
Page 118 3-50 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 119: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-51 endangered in a crash if the child In some areas of the United States Where to Put the restraint is not properly secured in and Canada, Certified Child Restraint the vehicle. Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) are available to inspect According to accident statistics, When securing an add-on child and demonstrate how to correctly...
Page 120 3-52 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, Child restraints and booster seats WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child vary considerably in size, and some restraint in the front. This is may fit in certain seating positions guarantee that an airbag will not because the risk to the rear-facing better than others.
Page 121: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-53 Lower Anchors and either the lower anchors or the Lower Anchors safety belts to properly secure the Tethers for Children child restraint. A child restraint must (LATCH System) never be installed using only the top tether and anchor. The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash.
Page 122 3-54 Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Anchor Locations 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...
Page 123 Seats and Restraints 3-55 To assist you in locating the lower To assist you in locating the top anchors, each seating position with tether anchors, the top tether anchor lower anchors has two labels, near symbol is located on the cover. the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.
Page 124 3-56 Seats and Restraints seatback. Be sure to use an anchor located 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 125: System
Seats and Restraints 3-57 Securing a Child Restraint Notice: Do not let the LATCH WARNING (Continued) attachments rub against the Designed for the LATCH vehicle s safety belts. This may System restraint to a single anchor could damage these parts. If necessary, cause the anchor or attachment move buckled safety belts to WARNING...
Page 126 3-58 Seats and Restraints 1.1. Find the lower anchors for 2.4. Route, attach, and tighten the desired seating the top tether according to position. your child restraint instructions and the 1.2. Put the child restraint on following instructions: the seat. 1.3.
Page 127: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 3-59 Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash WARNING A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the LATCH system is If the position you are using If the position you are using...
Page 128: Securing Child Restraints
3-60 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be (Rear Seat) using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be When securing a child restraint in a sure to follow the instructions that rear seating position, study the came with the child restraint.
Page 129 Seats and Restraints 3-61 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3 53 for more information.
Page 130: Securing Child Restraints
3-62 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Front Passenger Seat) A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child This vehicle has airbags. A rear restraint can be seriously injured restraints in a rear seat, even if seat is a safer place to secure a or killed if the front passenger the airbag is off.
Page 131 Seats and Restraints 3-63 Do not secure a child seat in a 2. Put the child restraint on position without a top tether anchor the seat. if a national or local law requires 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run that the top tether be anchored, or if the lap and shoulder portions of the instructions that come with the...
Page 132 3-64 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 133: Instrument Panel Storage
Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders .
Page 134: 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 135: Cargo Management System
Storage Cargo Management WARNING System (Wagon Only) An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. Someone could be injured. If the cover is removed, always store it in the proper storage location. When it is replaced, always be sure that it is securely reattached.
Page 136: Cargo Net (Wagon)
Storage Installing D-Ring Sliders 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.
Page 137 Storage 1. There are four installation points 3. Mount the cargo net to the rear 4. The net can also be mounted to in the roof, two located in front of seat tethers located on the front the tethers on the back of the and two behind the rear seats.
Page 138: Convenience Net
Storage Roof Rack System crossrails can be purchased as an accessory. See your dealer for additional information. Roof Rack System Loading cargo on the (Wagon) roof rack that weighs more than 75 kg (165 lbs) or hangs over the WARNING rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle.
Page 139 Storage Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 11. Installing the Crossrails 1. Identify the front and rear 3. The crossrail supports are crossrail.
Page 140 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 vehicle. 4. Repeat for the other crossrail. 5. Replace the siderail covers on the siderails.
Page 141 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Tachometer ....5-13 Fog Lamp Light ....5-27 Fuel Gauge .
Page 142: Controls
Instruments and Controls Anti-Theft Alarm System Controls Power Tilt Wheel Messages ....5-42 Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-43 Steering Wheel Tire Messages ....5-43 Adjustment Transmission Messages .
Page 143: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls For vehicles without a navigation Steering Wheel Controls (Previous/Next): Press system, press and hold to go to the previous or next radio (Audio) two seconds to interact with station stored as a favorite, or the ® OnStar or Bluetooth.
Page 144: Heated Steering Wheel
Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Horn For vehicles with a heated steering Press near the horn symbols or wheel. press on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Windshield Wiper/Washer Wagon Model Shown The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column.
Page 145 Instruments and Controls Wiper Arm Assembly Protection Wagon Model (Adjustable Interval Wiper Band): Turn the band up for more When using an automatic car wash, Pull the lever to spray washer fluid frequent wipes or down for less move the windshield wiper lever to on the windshield.
Page 146: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Wiper Activated Headlamps (Rear Washer): Push the windshield wiper lever forward to This feature activates the spray washer fluid on the rear headlamps and parking lamps after window. The lever returns to its the windshield wipers have been in starting position when released.
Page 147: Headlamp Washer
Instruments and Controls Headlamp Washer The headlamps must be on to be vehicle is in P (Park). On a washed. If the headlamps are off, manual transmission vehicle, For vehicles with headlamp washers only the windshield will be washed only set it when the vehicle is they clear debris from the headlamp when the washer button is pressed.
Page 148: Clock
Instruments and Controls mount, magnetic note pad holder, display Calibration Complete for 3. Press to scroll through and or any other magnetic item. Turn off a few seconds then returns to select the appropriate the vehicle, move the magnetic the Press To Calibrate variance zone.
Page 149: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Power Outlets equipment when not in use and Cigarette Lighter do not plug in equipment that Accessory power outlets can be The vehicle may have a cigarette exceeds the maximum 20 ampere used to plug in electrical equipment, lighter.
Page 150: Ashtrays
5-10 Instruments and Controls 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 lights work together to indicate a Indicators can be placed into the instrument problem with the vehicle.
Page 151: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English shown, Metric similar...
Page 152 5-12 Instruments and Controls English V-Series shown, Metric and Manual similar...
Page 153: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Speedometer The trip odometer is part of the limit. See Automatic Transmission Driver Information Center (DIC); for on page 9 26 or Manual The speedometer shows the more information see Driver Transmission on page 9 30 for vehicle's speed in either kilometers Information Center (DIC) on more information.
Page 154: Boost Gauge
5-14 Instruments and Controls When the indicator nears empty, the Boost Gauge low fuel light comes on. More fuel is needed soon. The Fuel Level Low message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a single chime sounds. See Fuel System Messages on page 5 36 for more information.
Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Engine Speed Limiter Engine Oil Pressure Gauge This feature prevents the engine speed from reaching an unsafe level. If the level is too high, the throttle closes or limits the fuel supply until the engine speed returns to a safe level.
Page 156: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-16 Instruments and Controls A reading outside the normal Engine Coolant operating range may be caused by Temperature Gauge a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Oil should be checked as soon as possible. See Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 27 and Engine Oil on...
Page 157: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Safety Belt Reminders If the driver safety belt is already The front passenger safety belt buckled, neither the light nor the warning light and chime may turn on Driver Safety Belt Reminder chime comes on. if an object such as a briefcase, Light handbag, grocery bag, laptop, Passenger Safety Belt...
Page 158: Passenger Airbag Status
5-18 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status several seconds as a system check. If the vehicle has remote start, and it Indicator is being used to start the vehicle from a distance, you may not see The vehicle has a passenger the system check.
Page 159: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-19 If the light stays on, or comes on emissions are at acceptable levels WARNING while driving, there may be a for the life of the vehicle, helping to problem with the electrical charging produce a cleaner environment. If the airbag readiness light ever system.
Page 160 5-20 Instruments and Controls Malfunctions often are indicated by costly repairs not covered by the If the light continues to flash, when the system before any problem is vehicle warranty. This could also it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. apparent.
Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Make sure to fuel the vehicle An emission system malfunction Emissions Inspection and with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality might be corrected: Maintenance Programs causes the engine not to run as Make sure the fuel cap is fully Some state/provincial and local efficiently as designed and can installed.
Page 162: Brake System Warning
5-22 Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning inspection if: Light The malfunction indicator lamp is The vehicle brake system consists on with the engine running, or if of two hydraulic circuits. If one the light does not come on when circuit is not working, the remaining the ignition is turned to ON/RUN circuit can still work to stop the...
Page 163: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Antilock Brake System CAUTION (ABS) Warning Light The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system For vehicles with the Electric Park warning light on can lead to a Brake (EPB), this park brake status crash.
Page 164: Up-Shift Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls If the regular brake system warning See Manual Transmission on If it does not, have the vehicle light is not on, the vehicle still has page 9 30 for more information. serviced by your dealer. If the brakes, but not antilock brakes.
Page 165: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Engine Coolant Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady Temperature Warning This indicates that there may be a Light problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle.
Page 166: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light Security Light WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can The oil pressure light should come become so hot that it catches fire. on briefly as the engine is started. Someone could be burned.
Page 167: Fog Lamp Light
Instruments and Controls 5-27 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/ The fog lamp light comes on when This light comes on whenever the status messages.
Page 168 5-28 Instruments and Controls If a problem is detected, a warning Trip A or Trip B (Vehicle Information): Press message appears on the display. All to scroll through the vehicle Displays the current distance messages should be taken seriously information displays. See Vehicle traveled since the last reset for each and clearing the message does not Information Display Menu Items...
Page 169 Instruments and Controls 5-29 If the fuel is low, the Fuel Level Low To reset the timer to zero, press and Blank Display message displays. See Fuel Level hold the set/reset button. This display shows no information. Low under Fuel System Messages Inst (Instantaneous) Economy on page 5 36 for more information.
Page 170 5-30 Instruments and Controls It cannot be reset accurately until System Messages on page 9 42 The battery voltage may fluctuate the next oil change. To reset the and Ultrasonic Parking Assist on when viewing this information on the engine oil life system, See Engine page 9 42 for more information.
Page 171: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-31 Trans (Transmission) Temp Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and (Temperature) (CTS-V Only) Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC This display shows the transmission indicate the status of the vehicle or Battery Saver Active fluid temperature in either degrees some action may be needed to Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees This message displays when the...
Page 172: Brake System Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls Battery Volts Low The normal battery voltage range is Brake System Messages 11.5 to 15.5 volts. Monitor battery This message displays when the Park Brake Released voltage on the DIC by pressing the electrical system is charging less vehicle information button until For vehicles with the Electric than 10 volts or the battery has...
Page 173 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Press Brake To Start Engine Service Brake Assist Brake System Warning Light on page 5 22 for more information. (Automatic Transmission Only) This message displays if there is a This message may also be problem with the brake system. The If the vehicle has the keyless displayed for other brake system brake system warning light and the...
Page 174: Compass Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls Compass Messages Door Ajar Messages Rear Access Open (Wagon) This message displays when the Calibrating Drive In Circles Driver Door Open liftgate is not closed completely. This message displays when This message displays when the Make sure that the liftgate is closed calibrating the compass.
Page 175: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Engine Cooling System Engine Overheated Idle Engine Engine Oil Messages Messages Notice: If you drive your vehicle Change Engine Oil Soon while the engine is overheating, Engine Hot A/C (Air When this message displays, it severe engine damage may Conditioning) Off means that service is required for occur.
Page 176: Engine Power Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls This message clears itself after pressure. Have the vehicle serviced Fuel System Messages 10 seconds, until the next ignition by your dealer as soon as possible Fuel Level Low cycle. See Engine Oil on page 10 11 when this message is displayed.
Page 177 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Electronic Key Already Known power inverters, or similar items. Try moving the keyless access If the vehicle has the keyless transmitter away from these access system, this message devices when starting the displays if you try to match a vehicle.
Page 178 5-38 Instruments and Controls Electronic Key Not Detected Learn Delay Active Wait Press Start Control To Restart Allowed XX Min (Minutes) Learn Keys If the vehicle has the keyless If the vehicle has the keyless If the vehicle has the keyless access system, this message access system, this message access system, this message...
Page 179: Lamp Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 Replace Battery In Remote Key Service Keyless Start System Turn Signal On This message displays when the If the vehicle has the keyless This message displays as a battery in the Remote Keyless Entry access system, this message reminder to turn off the turn signal if (RKE) or keyless access transmitter displays when there is a problem...
Page 180: Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls Service Parking Assist This message turns off when the is still displayed or appears again above conditions are no longer when you begin driving, the system If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic present and by resetting the needs service.
Page 181 Instruments and Controls 5-41 If this message comes on while you the system will not limit wheel spin. Stabilitrak Off are driving, pull off the road as soon Adjust your driving accordingly. See This message displays when you as possible and stop carefully. Try your dealer for service.
Page 182: Airbag System Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls The message could display if the Suspension Mode Tour Anti-Theft Alarm System stability system takes longer (CTS-V Only) Messages than usual to complete its This message will be displayed diagnostic checks due to driving Service Theft Deterrent System when touring mode is selected conditions.
Page 183: Service Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-43 Start Aborted By Theft Service Vehicle Soon Tire Learning Active Deterrent This message displays when a This message displays when the non-emissions related malfunction Tire Pressure Monitor System This message displays if there is a occurs. Have the vehicle serviced (TPMS) is re-learning the tire communication problem between by your dealer as soon as possible.
Page 184: Transmission Messages
5-44 Instruments and Controls If a tire pressure message appears Transmission Messages Service Transmission on the DIC, stop as soon as you This message displays when there Differential Hot, Reduce Speed can. Inflate the tires by adding air is a problem with the vehicle's until the tire pressure is equal to the (CTS-V Only) transmission.
Page 185: Vehicle Speed Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-45 Sport Mode Speed Limited To Vehicle XXX MPH (km/h) This message displays when the Personalization vehicle is in sport mode. The This message displays when the Vehicle customization allows certain transmission gear position will also vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph features to be programmed for one be displayed when DSC is in use.
Page 186 5-46 Instruments and Controls Entering the Feature Press the set/reset button once to Portugese: All messages will select English as the language in appear in Portugese. Settings Menu which all DIC messages will appear. Arabic: All messages will appear in 1.
Page 187 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Press the customization button until Auto Door Unlock All In Park (default on Automatic Auto Door Lock appears on the DIC Transmission) (Automatic This feature allows you to select display. Press the set/reset button Transmission Only): All of the whether or not the door(s) will once to access the settings for this doors will unlock when the vehicle is...
Page 188 5-48 Instruments and Controls Access) on page 2 7 or Keyless No Change: No change will be Press the customization button until Locking later in this section for made to this feature. The current Remote Door Unlock appears on more information. setting will remain.
Page 189 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Press the customization button until periods after unlocking the vehicle No Change: No change will be Exit Lighting appears on the DIC using the Remote Keyless Entry made to this feature. The current display. Press the set/reset button (RKE) or keyless access transmitter.
Page 190 5-50 Instruments and Controls To select a setting, press the set/ an authorized keyless access Press the customization button until reset button while the desired transmitter, however, will not be able Keyless Locking appears on the setting is displayed on the DIC. to open the door, even with a DIC display.
Page 191 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Keyless Unlock Press the customization button until Chime Volume Keyless Unlock appears on the DIC If the vehicle has the keyless This feature allows you to select the display. Press the set/reset button access system, this feature allows volume level of the chime.
Page 192 5-52 Instruments and Controls Entry/Exit Recall steering column to move full up and Entry/Exit Recall On (Vehicles full forward, if equipped. Entry with Power Steering Column): If If the vehicle has this feature, it Recall will only occur by pressing this setting is selected the following allows you to select your preferred the door mounted 1 or 2 button.
Page 193: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-53 Entry/Exit Steering Only: Easy Exiting the Feature Universal Remote Exit will automatically move the Settings Menu System steering column to a full up and The feature settings menu will be full forward position when the See Radio Frequency Statement on exited when any of the following key is removed from the ignition page 13 18 for information...
Page 194 5-54 Instruments and Controls Do not use the Universal Home When programming a garage door, To program up to three devices: Remote with any garage door park outside of the garage. Park opener that does not have the stop directly in line with and facing the and reverse feature.
Page 195 Instruments and Controls 5-55 2. Hold the end of your hand-held 4. The indicator light on the to a constant light, continue transmitter about 3 to 8 cm Universal Home Remote will with the programming (1 to 3 inches) away from the flash slowly at first and then Steps 6 through 8.
Page 196 5-56 Instruments and Controls 7. Firmly press and release the To program the remaining two If you live in Canada, or you are Learn or Smart button. After Universal Home Remote buttons, having difficulty programming a gate you press this button, you will begin with Step 2 of Programming operator or garage door opener by have 30 seconds to complete...
Page 197: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-57 Universal Remote System To erase all programmed buttons on Reprogramming a Single the Universal Remote device: Universal Remote Button Operation To reprogram any of the three Using Universal Remote Universal Remote buttons, repeat the programming instructions earlier Press and hold the appropriate in this section, beginning with Universal Remote button for at least...
Page 198 5-58 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 199: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-5 Exterior Lamp Controls Reading Lamps ....6-5 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls .
Page 200: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting (Parking Lamps): Turns on the Headlamp High/ Flash-to-Pass parking lamps together with the Low-Beam Changer This feature allows the high-beam following: headlamps to be used to signal the Push the turn signal/lane change Sidemarker Lamps driver in front of you that you want lever away from you to turn the high to pass.
Page 201: Daytime Running
Lighting Daytime Running be on. The other exterior lamps and parking lamps or the fog lamps were the instrument panel cluster will not turned on instead, the DRL will still Lamps (DRL) be on. 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 202: Adaptive Forward
Lighting Adaptive Forward Hazard Warning Flashers Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane Lighting (AFL) Hazard Warning Flasher: change. Hold it briefly until the lane Press this button located on the change is complete. The arrow will The Adaptive Forward Lighting instrument panel near the audio automatically flash three times.
Page 203: Fog Lamps
Lighting Fog Lamps Interior Lighting Reading Lamps Use the fog lamps for better vision The reading lamps are located on Instrument Panel in foggy or misty conditions. The fog the overhead console. These lamps lamp control is located on the turn come on automatically when any Illumination Control signal/multifunction lever.
Page 204: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Features This feature can be activated or Battery Load deactivated in the Settings menu in Management the Info Display. Press the Entry Lighting customization button to call up the The vehicle has Electric Power menu. See Vehicle Personalization Management (EPM) that estimates The headlamps, taillamps, license on page 5 45.
Page 205: Battery Power Protection
Lighting The battery can be discharged at Normally, these actions occur in Exterior Lighting Battery idle if the electrical loads are very steps or levels, without being Saver high. This is true for all vehicles. noticeable. In rare cases at the This is because the generator highest levels of corrective action, The exterior lamps turn off about...
Page 206 Lighting NOTES...
Page 207: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9 2. System Read the following pages to Contact your dealer become familiar with the audio before adding any equipment. system's features. Adding audio or communication Introduction equipment could interfere with WARNING Introduction .
Page 208: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature Operation ® TheftLock is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
Page 209 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 Device (HDD), the desired tone setting.
Page 210 Infotainment System 4. To decrease the highlighted 2. Continue pressing the TUNE/ To quickly adjust balance or fade to setting, do one of the following: TONE knob, or press the softkey the middle position, press the under the desired tab to highlight softkey under the BAL or FADE tab Turn the TUNE/TONE knob the desired tone setting.
Page 211 Infotainment System Digital Signal The DSP settings available are: If the vehicle is equipped with the Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Processing (DSP) Normal: Select for normal mode; sound system, the radio can this provides the best sound If the radio has this feature, it has support the playback of 5.1 ®...
Page 212 Infotainment System Configuring the Number of Speed Compensated Noise Compensation Technology Favorite Pages Volume (SCV) If the vehicle has the radio with DVD The number of favorite pages can A radio with SCV automatically Audio, HDD, and USB, it has Bose ®...
Page 213 Infotainment System higher volume settings, where the Dolby and the double-D symbol are supplied under license from Open music is much louder than the trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Globe, Inc. for U.S. Patent: background noise, there may be Manufactured under license from #6,304,523.
Page 214 Infotainment System The software from Gracenote (the HEREIN. You agree that your The purpose of a randomly Gracenote Software ) enables this non-exclusive license to use the assigned numeric identifier is to application to perform disc and/or Gracenote Data, the Gracenote allow the Gracenote service to file identification and obtain Software, and Gracenote Servers...
Page 215: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System Gracenote is not obligated to Radio The radio only tunes into stations provide you with new enhanced or with a strong signal that are in the additional data types or categories selected band. AM-FM Radio that Gracenote may provide in the FAV: Press to change the future and is free to discontinue its Control Buttons...
Page 216 7-10 Infotainment System Selecting a Station Station List radio favorites page button (FAV button). Press the FAV button Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to Seek Tuning to go through up to six pages of display the station list. To create a favorites, each having six favorite If the radio station is not known: list of available stations, select...
Page 217 Infotainment System 7-11 The number of favorites pages can Time-shifting Pause and Press and hold the REV or FWD be set up using the CONFIG button. buttons to rewind or fast forward Rewind Live FM and AM To set up the number of favorites through the time shift buffer.
Page 218: Satellite Radio
7-12 Infotainment System Pausing FM or AM with the receive the XM service. For more FAV: Press to change the Vehicle Turned Off information, contact XM at favorites page. www.xmradio.com or If FM or AM is paused before the Softkeys: Press to select preset 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S., and vehicle is turned off, the radio will stations.
Page 219 Infotainment System 7-13 Selecting an XM Station Selecting a Station by Category FAV (Favorites): A maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as The infotainment system can list XM Seek Tuning favorites using the six softkeys stations by genre. below the radio station frequency Press SEEK or SEEK to go to...
Page 220 7-14 Infotainment System The number of favorites pages can Time-shifting Pause and Press and hold the REV or FWD be set up using the CONFIG button. buttons to rewind or fast forward Rewind Live XM To set up the number of favorites through the time shift buffer.
Page 221 Infotainment System 7-15 Pausing XM with the Vehicle Loading XM: The audio system is No CAT Info: No category Turned Off acquiring and processing audio and information is available at this time text data. No action is needed. This on this channel. The system is If XM is paused before the vehicle is message should disappear shortly.
Page 222: Radio Reception
7-16 Infotainment System Check XM Receivr: If this Satellite Radio Service message does not clear within a FM signals only reach about 16 to XM Satellite Radio Service gives short period of time, the receiver 65 km (10 to 40 miles). Although the digital radio reception from could have a fault.
Page 223: Backglass Antenna
Infotainment System 7-17 Backglass Antenna not be covered by the vehicle Audio Players warranty. Do not clear the inside The AM-FM antenna is integrated rear window with sharp objects. CD Player with the rear window defogger, Do not apply aftermarket located in the rear window.
Page 224 7-18 Infotainment System the surface. Pick up discs by While using the CD player, use FWD (Fast Forward): Press grasping the outer edges or the only CDs in good condition and hold to advance playback edge of the hole and the outer edge. without any label, load one CD at quickly within a track.
Page 225 Infotainment System 7-19 Inserting a CD (Six-Disc CD To insert multiple CDs: track starts to play, the track number displays in the left and center of the Player) 1. Press and hold the button screen. (Load): Press to load CDs into for five seconds.
Page 226: Cd/Dvd Player
7-20 Infotainment System The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, To use the TUNE/TONE knob or the For vehicles with a Radio with or upside down. MENU/SELECT knob: Six-Disc CD player, the shuffle feature only works on the disc that The air is very humid. If so, wait Turn the TUNE/TONE knob or the is currently playing.
Page 227 Infotainment System 7-21 The CD/DVD player does not If the surface of a disc is soiled, load one dosc at a time, and keep support the playback of DVD video take a soft, lint free cloth or dampen the CD/DVD player and the discs.
Page 228 7-22 Infotainment System REV (Fast Reverse): In CD or (Eject): Press to eject the disc. the next track. If SEEK or SEEK MP3 playback mode, press and is held, or pressed multiple times, Inserting a Disc hold to reverse playback quickly the player continues moving within a track.
Page 229 Infotainment System 7-23 Selecting a DVD A Track To use the MENU/SELECT knob: FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback Tracks can be selected using the Press the softkey under the Menu quickly within a track. Sound is tab to display a list of all Groups.
Page 230 7-24 Infotainment System Check the DSP settings to FWD (Fast Forward): Press to Press the softkey under the determine if a 5.1 surround sound advance playback quickly within a again while in DVD PreStop. DVD audio stream is playing. See track.
Page 231: Mp3
Infotainment System 7-25 It is very hot. When the Creating an MP3/WMA Disc temperature returns to normal, When creating an MP3/WMA disc: the disc should play. MP3/WMA Format Make sure the MP3/WMA files The road is very rough. When The Single CD and the Six-Disc CD are recorded on a CD R or the road becomes smoother, the Radio will play MP3/WMA files that...
Page 232 7-26 Infotainment System Minimize the length of the file, The HDD Radio can support more Empty Directory or Folder folder, or playlist names. Long than 255 files on an MP3/WMA disc. If a root directory or a folder exists file, folder, or playlist names, The HDD Radio does not support somewhere in the file structure that or a combination of a large...
Page 233 Infotainment System 7-27 Order of Play File System and Naming Playlists can be selected using the previous and next folder buttons. Tracks recorded to the CD-R or The song name that is contained in Tracks can be changed by pressing CD-RW play in the following order: the ID3 tag displays.
Page 234 7-28 Infotainment System To use the seek buttons: Folder (Next Folder): Press the Searching for MP3 Tracks softkey under the Folder tab to go to Tracks can be searched for by using Press the SEEK button to go to the first track in the next folder. the menu system.
Page 235: Hard Drive Device (Hdd)
Infotainment System 7-29 *The HDD Radio does not support Playing Tracks in Random Order Copy Protected CD(s) preprogrammed playlists. To create Press the softkey under the Shuffle Make sure the disc is not a playlist on the HDD radio from tab to play the tracks of the current copy-protected.
Page 236 7-30 Infotainment System Ejecting a CD or Turning Off the HDD and store the content using Occasionally, the radio may find Vehicle While Recording song, artist, album, and genre more than one match in the information. Gracenote Database for an audio If the CD is ejected or the vehicle is CD that has been recorded.
Page 237 Infotainment System 7-31 Recording from MP3/WMA AAC and OGG Vorbis file types are Playing from the Hard Drive not fully supported. These file types Discs or USB Device may or may not play and may be REC (Record): Press to start HDD (Hard Drive Device): Press shown without Tag information.
Page 238 7-32 Infotainment System HDD Playback Mode HDD Menu 1. Press the MENU/SELECT knob The infotainment system displays the current HDD playback mode. The to display the HDD Menu. following table shows the display mode options and what happens as the mode is displayed: 2.
Page 239 Infotainment System 7-33 Quick Jump Shuffle Songs HDD Categories To scroll up or down the list of Select this option from the HDD The HDD category mode can be Artists, Albums, or Song Titles, Menu to randomly play back HDD used to select a song by a particular press and hold the softkey under content.
Page 240 7-34 Infotainment System Select the HDD Menu category to AudioBook Saving HDD Favorites display the available items in each The radio is able to play back Press the FAV button to change individual category, then select an AudioBook content downloaded between favorite modes during HDD item from one of these submenus to from www.audible.com.
Page 241 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 242: Auxiliary Devices
7-36 Infotainment System On AM/FM, press the REV or FWD within one hour, the radio will 3.5 mm Jack button multiple times to rewind or automatically resume playback from Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to fast forward. Each press will rewind the pause point.
Page 243 Infotainment System 7-37 USB Port Playing an MP3/WMA from a USB The iPod's battery charges while it Storage Device is connected to the vehicle and if The USB connector uses the USB the ignition is turned to ACC/ See MP3 on page 7 25 for more standards, 1.1 and 2.0.
Page 244: Bluetooth
7-38 Infotainment System Commanding and Controlling Phone Noise: Keep interior noise levels to an iPod a minimum. The system may not recognize voice commands if there An iPod can be controlled by Bluetooth is too much background noise. using the radio buttons and knobs; ®...
Page 245 Infotainment System 7-39 If multiple paired cell phones are Bluetooth Controls Pairing within range of the system, the Use the buttons located on the A Bluetooth enabled cell phone system connects to the first steering wheel to operate the must be paired to the in vehicle available paired cell phone in the in vehicle Bluetooth system.
Page 246 7-40 Infotainment System 5. Locate the device named Your Deleting a Paired Phone 3. Say Change phone. Vehicle in the list on the cell If another phone is found, 1. Press and hold phone. Follow the instructions the response will be two seconds.
Page 247 Infotainment System 7-41 The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say Command Usage Verify at any time. Store This command will store a phone number, 1. Press and hold or a group of numbers as a name tag.
Page 248 7-42 Infotainment System Using the Delete All Name Tags Making a Call Command Calls can be made using the following commands. This command deletes all stored Command Usage name tags in the Hands Free Calling Directory and the OnStar Dial or Call The dial or call command can be used in- Turn by Turn Destinations Directory.
Page 249 Infotainment System 7-43 If an unwanted number is Using the Re dial Command Call Waiting recognized by the system, say Call waiting must be supported on 1. Press and hold Clear at any time to clear the last the Bluetooth phone and enabled by two seconds.
Page 250 7-44 Infotainment System Three Way Calling transfer to the vehicle, use the audio To cancel mute, press transfer feature on the cell phone. then say Un mute Call. Three Way Calling must be See your cell phone manufacturer's supported on the Bluetooth phone Transferring a Call user guide for more information.
Page 251 Infotainment System 7-45 Dual Tone Multi Frequency Other Information (DTMF) Tones ® The Bluetooth word mark and ® logos are owned by the Bluetooth The Bluetooth system can send SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks numbers and the numbers stored as by General Motors is under license.
Page 252 7-46 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 253: 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 Control this system. System ..... . 8-1 Air Vents Air Vents .
Page 254 Climate Controls Automatic Operation as the vehicle warms up to Then adjust the passenger maintain the chosen temperature temperature buttons to a AUTO (Automatic): The system setting. The length of time comfortable setting. automatically controls fan speed, air needed for warm up depends on delivery, and air conditioning in Pressing the PASS button again the outside temperature and the...
Page 255 Climate Controls If the airflow seems low when the automatic operation, cooler air is air-conditioning compressor, unless fan speed is at the highest setting, directed to the upper outlets and the outside temperature is at or the passenger compartment air filter warmer air to the floor outlets.
Page 256 Climate Controls Recirculation is not available in the radio's ability to pick up stations (Rear Window Defogger): defrost mode and automatically clearly. The repairs wouldn't be Press to turn the rear window turns off 10 minutes after defog is covered by your warranty. defogger on or off.
Page 257 Climate Controls Sensors Do not cover the sensors or the automatic climate control system will not work properly. Air Quality Sensor For vehicles with an air quality sensor, the climate control system adjusts to limit some exhaust fumes from being pulled inside your vehicle.
Page 258: Air Vents
Climate Controls Under certain conditions, the air Air Vents Maintenance quality sensor will not activate Use the air outlets located in the recirculation, such as during cold Passenger Compartment center and on the side of the weather or with odors, like skunk. To Air Filter instrument panel to direct the limit odors manually, press...
Page 259 Climate Controls To replace the passenger 4. Remove the three screws that compartment air filter: hold the screen in place and lift off the screen by lifting and 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with sliding it toward the center of the the engine off.
Page 260 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 261: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Brakes Power (RAP) ....9-19 Antilock Brake Operating Starting the Engine ..9-19 System (ABS) .
Page 262: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Fuel Driving Information WARNING (Continued) Fuel ......9-47 Recommended Fuel ..9-47 Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause Gasoline Specifications .
Page 263: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Death and injury associated with Medical research shows that Braking drinking and driving is a global alcohol in a person's system can See Brake System Warning Light tragedy. make crash injuries worse, on page 5 22. especially injuries to the brain, Alcohol affects four things that spinal cord, or heart.
Page 264: Steering
Driving and Operating And, of course, actual stopping down. If the engine stops, there will The amount of steering effort distances vary greatly with the still be some power brake assist but required is less at slower speeds surface of the road, whether it is it will be used when the brake is to make the vehicle more pavement or gravel;...
Page 265: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating If there is a need to reduce speed, page 9 3. It is better to remove as The fact that such emergency do it before entering the curve, while much speed as possible from a situations are always possible is a the front wheels are straight.
Page 266: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating the vehicle straddles the edge of the Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when pavement. Turn the steering wheel water, snow, ice, gravel, or other In a skid, a driver can lose control of 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 inches), about material is on the road.
Page 267: Competitive Driving
Driving and Operating Competitive Driving recommendations outlined by the WARNING (Continued) fluid manufacturer. Do not use Competitive driving may affect the silicone or DOT 5 brake fluids. vehicle warranty. See the warranty After driving through a large book before using the vehicle for Driving on Wet Roads puddle of water or a car/vehicle competitive driving.
Page 268: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Have good tires with proper Hydroplaning Hill and Mountain Roads tread depth. See Tires on Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Driving on steep hills or through page 10 66. can build up under your vehicle's mountains is different than driving Turn off cruise control.
Page 269: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive roads, long grades, passing or wheels will spin and polish the Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) no-passing zones) and take surface under the tires even more.
Page 270 9-10 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about vehicle unless there is help nearby. carbon monoxide, see Engine Clear away snow from around If possible, use the Roadside...
Page 271: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-11 feel really uncomfortable from the transmission wear, wait until the WARNING cold. Moving about to keep warm wheels stop spinning before shifting also helps. gears. Release the accelerator If the vehicle's tires spin at high pedal while shifting, and press If it takes some time for help to speed, they can explode, and you lightly on the accelerator pedal...
Page 272 9-12 Driving and Operating Two labels on the vehicle show Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum how much weight it may Label vehicle capacity weight (B) in properly carry, the Tire and kilograms and pounds. Loading Information label and The Tire and Loading the Certification label.
Page 273 Driving and Operating 9-13 Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity is Load Limit 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). Locate the statement The Determine the combined combined weight of occupants and cargo should weight of luggage and cargo never exceed XXX kg or being loaded on the vehicle.
Page 274 9-14 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
Page 275 Driving and Operating 9-15 GVWR includes the weight of WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed the These could cause you to lose Never stack heavier GVWR for the vehicle, or the control and crash. Also, things, like suitcases, Gross Axle Weight Rating overloading can shorten the...
Page 276: Starting And Operating
9-16 Driving and Operating Starting and manual transmission, shift to the Ignition Positions next lower gear. This rule (Key Access) Operating applies at all times, not just during the break-in period. New Vehicle Break-In Do not participate in track events, sport driving schools, Follow these recommended or similar activities during this guidelines during the first...
Page 277 Driving and Operating 9-17 you have a manual transmission In an emergency: The ignition switch can bind in the vehicle, turn the steering wheel LOCK/OFF position with the wheels 1. Brake using a firm and steady left and right while you turn the turned off center.
Page 278 9-18 Driving and Operating D (START): This position starts the The ignition control knob cannot be engine. When the engine starts, removed from the vehicle. The release the key. The ignition switch keyless access transmitter must be returns to ON/RUN for driving. inside the vehicle to start the engine.
Page 279: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-19 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift The battery could be drained if you 10 minutes of operation, close all to P (Park) with an automatic leave the ignition in the ACC/ the doors and turn the key to ON/ transmission, or Neutral with a ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF.
Page 280 9-20 Driving and Operating pedal and turn the ignition control Notice: Do not try to shift to and transmission gently to allow knob to the START position. If the P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. the oil to warm up and lubricate ignition control knob does not turn, If you do, you could damage the all moving parts.
Page 281: Engine Coolant Heater
Driving and Operating 9-21 When first starting the vehicle, it there as you hold the key in Engine Coolant Heater the engine idle speed will be START for up to a maximum of Vehicles with the engine coolant elevated to allow the catalytic 15 seconds.
Page 282: Shifting Into Park
9-22 Driving and Operating 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded Shifting Into Park 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) 110-volt AC outlet. by holding in the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever WARNING all the way toward the front of WARNING the vehicle.
Page 283 Driving and Operating 9-23 to shift out of P (Park). To prevent The shift lock release is always WARNING (Continued) torque lock, set the parking brake functional except in the case of an and then shift into P (Park). To find uncharged or low voltage (less than firmly set.
Page 284: Parking Over Things
9-24 Driving and Operating Parking (Manual Parking Over Things Engine Exhaust Transmission) That Burn WARNING Before getting out of the vehicle, WARNING place the shift lever in R (Reverse) Engine exhaust contains Carbon and firmly apply the parking brake. Monoxide (CO) which cannot be Things that can burn could touch For vehicles with the key access seen or smelled.
Page 285: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Driving and Operating 9-25 Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) WARNING While Parked There are holes or openings It can be dangerous to get out of It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from the vehicle if the automatic engine running.
Page 286: Automatic Transmission
9-26 Driving and Operating Automatic from P (Park) when the ignition key WARNING is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out Transmission of P (Park), ease pressure on the It is dangerous to get out of the shift lever and push the shift lever The shift lever is located on the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully all the way into P (Park) as you...
Page 287 Driving and Operating 9-27 N (Neutral): In this position, the D (Drive): This position is for While in D (Drive), the CTS V engine does not connect with the normal driving. It provides the best vehicle's first forward gear wheels. To restart when the vehicle fuel economy.
Page 288: Manual Mode
9-28 Driving and Operating Manual Mode vehicle will still shift To use the DSC feature with the Tap automatically. The transmission Shift controls (if equipped): Driver Shift Control (DSC) or may remain in a gear longer Tap Shift than it would in the normal driving mode based on braking, Notice: If you drive the vehicle at throttle input, and vehicle lateral...
Page 289 Driving and Operating 9-29 While using the DSC feature, the While in the DSC mode, the CTS vehicle will have firmer, quicker automatic transmission will shifting. You can use this for sport automatically downshift when the driving or when climbing or vehicle comes to a stop.
Page 290: Manual Transmission
9-30 Driving and Operating Manual Transmission CTS V 2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal and let up on the accelerator pedal, If the vehicle has a manual then shift into 2 (Second). Then, transmission, the shift lever is slowly let up on the clutch pedal located on the center console while accelerating.
Page 291 Driving and Operating 9-31 The CTS-V transmission prevents If the vehicle speed drops below While you accelerate, it is normal for easily shifting into R (Reverse) using 32 km/h (20 mph), or if the engine is the light to go on and off if you normal shifting force while the not running smoothly, downshift to quickly change the position of the...
Page 292: Drive Systems
9-32 Driving and Operating 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 293: Parking Brake (Manual)
Driving and Operating 9-33 Remember: ABS does not change Parking Brake (Manual) have the vehicle serviced. See the time needed to get a foot up to Brake System Warning Light on the brake pedal or always decrease page 5 22 for more information. stopping distance.
Page 294: Parking Brake (Electric)
9-34 Driving and Operating 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. The To avoid unexpected vehicle To stop the chime, fully release the EPB can always be activated, even...
Page 295 Driving and Operating 9-35 EPB Apply brake. If the switch is held in the up hold the switch until the BRAKE position until the vehicle comes to a light remains on. If the yellow light is The EPB can be applied any time stop, the EPB will remain applied.
Page 296: Brake Assist
9-36 Driving and Operating If the yellow light is on, the EPB has Automatic EPB Release Brake Assist 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.
Page 297: Ride Control Systems Traction Control
Driving and Operating 9-37 Ride Control Systems See Winter Driving on page 9 9 for information on using TCS when driving in snowy or icy conditions. Traction Control System (TCS) The vehicle has a Traction Control The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light System (TCS) that limits wheel flashes when the traction control spin.
Page 298: Stabilitrak System
9-38 Driving and Operating StabiliTrak System the brake pedal. This is normal. Continue to steer the vehicle in the The vehicle has an electronic intended direction. stability control system called If there is a problem detected StabiliTrak. It is an advanced with StabiliTrak, SERVICE computer controlled system that STABILITRAK displays on the...
Page 299: Competitive Driving Mode
Driving and Operating 9-39 If cruise control is being used when Notice: When traction control is TOUR: Use for normal city and the StabiliTrak activates, the cruise turned off, or Competitive Driving highway driving. This setting control will automatically disengage. Mode is active, it is possible to provides a smooth, soft ride.
Page 300: Limited-Slip Rear Axle
9-40 Driving and Operating ® The Driver Information Center (DIC) Cruise Control If the vehicle has the Stabilitrak briefly displays SUSPENSION system and begins to limit wheel MODE TOUR or SUSPENSION spin while you are using cruise WARNING MODE SPORT on vehicle startup or control, the cruise control will when a new mode is selected.
Page 301 Driving and Operating 9-41 The cruise control light on the Increasing Speed While Using (On/Off): Turns the system on instrument panel cluster comes on Cruise Control or off. The indicator light on the after the cruise control has been set button turns on when cruise control If the cruise control system is to the desired speed.
Page 302: Object Detection Systems
9-42 Driving and Operating To slow down in small amounts, Ending Cruise Control Object Detection press the SET button on the There are four ways to end cruise Systems steering wheel briefly. Each time control: this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower.
Page 303 Driving and Operating 9-43 How the System Works When the System Does Not WARNING Seem to Work Properly URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into The Ultrasonic Rear Parking If the URPA system will not activate R (Reverse).
Page 304: Rear Vision
9-44 Driving and Operating The vehicle's bumper is WARNING WARNING (Continued) damaged. Take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system. The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) If you do not use proper care Other conditions may affect system does not replace driver before backing up, you could hit a system performance, such as vision.
Page 305 Driving and Operating 9-45 Using the System There may be a message on the Rear Vision Camera Location rear vision camera screen that When the driver shifts the vehicle states Check Surroundings for into R (Reverse), the video image Safety . automatically appears on the navigation screen, or on the inside Rear Vision Camera Error...
Page 306 9-46 Driving and Operating The back of the vehicle is in an The following illustration shows the A. View displayed by the camera. accident, the position and field of view that the camera B. Corner of the rear bumper. mounting angle of the camera provides.
Page 307: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-47 Fuel VIN is at the top left of the instrument panel. See Vehicle Use of the recommended fuel Identification Number (VIN) on is an important part of the proper page 12 1. maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain Recommended Fuel optimum vehicle performance, we...
Page 308: Gasoline Specifications
9-48 Driving and Operating unleaded gasoline with an octane California Fuel Fuels in Foreign rating of 87 or higher. If 87 octane Requirements Countries fuel is used, do not perform any aggressive driving maneuvers such If the vehicle is certified to meet If you plan on driving in another as wide open throttle applications.
Page 309: Fuel Additives
Driving and Operating 9-49 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 310: Filling The Tank
9-50 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank When reinstalling the cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks once, otherwise the Malfunction Indicator WARNING Lamp could turn on. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on Fuel vapor burns violently and a page 5 19. fuel fire can cause bad injuries.
Page 311: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-51 When replacing the fuel cap, turn it tank and emissions system. See WARNING (Continued) clockwise until it clicks once. Make Malfunction Indicator Lamp on sure the cap is fully installed. The page 5 19. Bring the fill nozzle in contact diagnostic system can determine if with the inside of the fill Filling a Portable Fuel...
Page 312: General Towing
9-52 Driving and Operating Towing vehicle such as a motorhome, see The vehicle can tow a trailer if it is Recreational Vehicle Towing on equipped with the proper trailer page 10 117. towing equipment. To identify the General Towing trailering capacity of the vehicle, see Information Driving Characteristics Trailer Towing (Except CTS-V) on...
Page 313 Driving and Operating 9-53 Pulling A Trailer For vehicles with a manual During the trip, check regularly to be transmission, it is better not to sure that the load is secure, and the Here are some important points: use the highest gear. lamps and trailer brakes are working There are many laws, including properly.
Page 314 9-54 Driving and Operating Passing shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees brakes might have to be used so or other objects. Avoid jerky or much that they would get hot and no More passing distance is needed sudden maneuvers. Signal well in longer work well.
Page 315 Driving and Operating 9-55 while parked, preferably on level transmission. Turn the wheels 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is ground, with the transmission out of into the curb if facing downhill or clear of the chocks. gear and the parking brake applied, into traffic if facing uphill.
Page 316: Trailer Towing
9-56 Driving and Operating Engine Cooling When Trailer Speed, altitude, road grades, Weight of the Trailer Tongue outside temperature, special Towing The tongue load (A) of any trailer is equipment, and the amount of an important weight to measure The cooling system may temporarily tongue weight the vehicle can carry because it affects the total gross overheat during severe operating...
Page 317: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-57 Total Weight on the Vehicle's Towing Equipment Tires Hitches Inflate the vehicle's tires to the Use the correct hitch equipment. upper limit for cold tires. These See your dealer or a hitch dealer for numbers can be found on the assistance.
Page 318: Conversions And Add-Ons
9-58 Driving and Operating Safety Chains Conversions and Always attach chains between the Add-Ons vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of Add-On Electrical the trailer to help prevent the tongue Equipment from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Page 319 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Hydraulic Clutch ... . 10-15 Bulb Replacement Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..10-16 Bulb Replacement ..10-38 Cooling System .
Page 320 10-2 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse When It Is Time for New Towing Block (CTS Coupe and Tires ..... . 10-82 Towing the Vehicle .
Page 321: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 General Information California Proposition 65 California Perchlorate Warning Materials Requirements For service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will receive Most motor vehicles, including this Certain types of automotive genuine GM parts and GM-trained one, contain and/or emit chemicals applications, such as airbag and supported service people.
Page 322: Accessories And Modifications
10-4 Vehicle Care Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to Vehicle Checks complement and function with other Modifications systems on the vehicle. Your GM Doing Your Own dealer can accessorize the vehicle Adding non dealer accessories to Service Work using genuine GM Accessories. the vehicle can affect vehicle When you go to your GM dealer and performance and safety, including...
Page 323: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 If doing some of your own service Hood work, use the proper service To open the hood: manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13 14.
Page 324 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview CTS 3.6 L V6 Engine Shown, 3.0 L V6 Engine Similar...
Page 325: Engine Compartment
Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Windshield Washer Fluid D. Remote Negative ( ) Terminal. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on See Jump Starting on View). See Engine Oil on page 10 26. page 10 112. page 10 11. B.
Page 326 10-8 Vehicle Care CTS-V 6.2 L V8 Engine...
Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-9 A. Windshield Washer Fluid D. Remote Negative ( ) Terminal. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on See Jump Starting on (If Equipped) (Not Shown). See page 10 26. page 10 112. Hydraulic Clutch on page 10 15. B.
Page 328: Engine Cover
10-10 Vehicle Care Engine Cover 4. Lift and remove the engine To remove: cover. The engine cover consists of two Engine Cover (CTS) 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to pieces. Only the larger front piece reinstall engine cover. needs to be removed to access the engine oil and power steering Engine Cover (CTS-V) fill caps.
Page 329: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-11 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine push it back in all the way. oil level at each fuel fill.
Page 330 10-12 Vehicle Care Notice: Do not add too much oil. Selecting the Right Engine Oil Oil levels above or below the Selecting the right engine oil acceptable operating range depends on both the proper oil shown on the dipstick are harmful specification and viscosity grade: to the engine.
Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-13 Use of Substitute Engine Oils if Cold Temperature Operation: In dexos is unavailable: In the an area of extreme cold, where event that dexos approved the temperature falls engine oil is not available at an oil below 29°C ( 20°F), an change or for maintaining proper SAE 0W-30 oil should be used.
Page 332: Engine Oil Life System
10-14 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System once a year and at this time the The system is reset when the system must be reset. Your dealer Change Engine Oil Soon message When to Change Engine Oil has trained service people who will goes off.
Page 333: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-15 Automatic Transmission Change the fluid and filter at the Hydraulic Clutch intervals listed in Scheduled Fluid It is not necessary to regularly Maintenance on page 11 3, and be check clutch fluid unless you sure to use the fluid listed in How to Check Automatic suspect there is a leak in the Recommended Fluids and...
Page 334: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
10-16 Vehicle Care Refer to the Maintenance Schedule Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect the Engine Air for the proper fluid to use. See Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is in the Recommended Fluids and To inspect the air cleaner/filter, engine compartment on the driver Lubricants on page 11 7.
Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-17 3. Disconnect the electrical 6. Remove the three air cleaner 7. Move the air cleaner housing connector from the air box. housing cover screws. cover and remove the cover from the air cleaner housing. 4. Loosen the screw on the clamp holding the air outlet duct in place.
Page 336 10-18 Vehicle Care 3. Install the air cleaner housing 8. Attach the electrical connector to cover. the air box. 4. Install the air cleaner housing 9. Reinstall the side cover. cover screws. WARNING 5. Install the hose to the air cleaner housing mounting arm.
Page 337: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 10-19 Cooling System coolant could require changing WARNING sooner, at 50 000 km The cooling system allows the (30,000 miles) or 24 months, An electric engine cooling fan engine to maintain the correct whichever occurs first. Any under the hood can start up even working temperature.
Page 338 10-20 Vehicle Care What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Checking Coolant ® drinkable water and DEX-COOL The vehicle must be on a level coolant. If using this mixture, WARNING surface when checking the coolant nothing else needs to be added. level.
Page 339 Vehicle Care 10-21 COLD line on the side of the coolant If coolant is needed, add the proper WARNING ® surge tank. If it is not, there could DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the be a leak in the cooling system. coolant surge tank.
Page 340 10-22 Vehicle Care By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FROID/FULL COLD line on the side of the coolant surge tank.
Page 341: Adding Coolant To Intercooler System
Vehicle Care 10-23 Checking Coolant in the Adding Coolant to the 2. Then 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 surface when checking the coolant until the coolant is within the...
Page 342: Engine Overheating
10-24 Vehicle Care 4. Then replace the pressure cap. If you do decide to lift the hood, If Steam Is Coming from the Be sure the pressure cap is make sure the vehicle is parked on Engine Compartment hand-tight and fully seated. a level surface.
Page 343: Overheated Engine
Vehicle Care 10-25 If No Steam Is Coming from If the temperature overheat gauge is Overheated Engine no longer in the overheat zone or an the Engine Compartment Protection overheat warning no longer If an engine overheat warning is Operating Mode displays, the vehicle can be driven.
Page 344: Power Steering Fluid
10-26 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Washer Fluid Fluid What to Use To check the power steering fluid: When adding windshield washer 1. Turn the key off and let the fluid to the vehicle, be sure to read engine compartment cool down.
Page 345: Brakes
Vehicle Care 10-27 Fill the washer fluid tank only WARNING three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for The brake wear warning sound fluid expansion if freezing means that soon the brakes will occurs, which could damage not work well. That could lead to the tank if it is completely full.
Page 346: Brake Fluid
10-28 Vehicle Care Brake linings should always be installing disc brake pads that are There are only two reasons why the replaced as complete axle sets. wrong for the vehicle, can change brake fluid level in the reservoir the balance between the front and might go down: Brake Pedal Travel rear brakes...
Page 347 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 fluid Using the wrong fluid can If fluid is added when the linings are from a sealed container.
Page 348: 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 349: All-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Care 10-31 All-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule If your vehicle is equipped with to determine what kind of lubricant all-wheel-drive, this is an additional to use. See Recommended Fluids system that needs lubrication. and Lubricants on page 11 7.
Page 350: Starter Switch Check
10-32 Vehicle Care How to Check Lubricant What to Use Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off Refer to the Maintenance Schedule the engine immediately if it to determine what kind of lubricant starts. to use. See Recommended Fluids 3.
Page 351: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
Vehicle Care 10-33 Automatic Transmission applying the regular brake, try to Park Brake and P (Park) move the shift lever out of Shift Lock Control Mechanism Check P (Park) with normal effort. If the Function Check shift lever moves out of P (Park), WARNING contact your dealer for service.
Page 352: Wiper Blade Replacement
10-34 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) To replace the wiper blade mechanism's holding ability: assembly: With the engine running, shift to 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with P (Park). Then release the the engine off. parking brake followed by the regular brake.
Page 353: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 10-35 Be placed so it is perpendicular 6. Replace the blade with a Headlamp Aiming to the wall. new one. The vehicle has a visual optical Not have any snow, ice, or mud headlamp aiming system. The aim on it.
Page 354 10-36 Vehicle Care To adjust the vertical aim: 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10 5 for more information. 4. At a wall, measure from the High Intensity Discharge ground upward (A) to the Headlamps recorded distance from 2.
Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-37 6. Turn on the low-beam The adjustment screw can be headlamps and place a piece of turned with a 6 mm hex driver. cardboard or equivalent in front 8. Turn the vertical aiming screw of the headlamp not being until the headlamp beam is aimed.
Page 356: Bulb Replacement
10-38 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge Fog Lamps (HID) Lighting For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on WARNING page 10 40. For any bulb changing procedure The low beam high intensity not listed in this section, contact discharge lighting system your dealer.
Page 357: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-39 3. Remove the electrical connector License Plate Lamp License Plate Lamp from the bulb by lifting the two (Coupe and Sedan) (Wagon) plastic clips. To replace one of these bulbs: To replace one of these bulbs: 4. Remove the bulb socket from the lamp housing by turning the 1.
Page 358: Replacement Bulbs
10-40 Vehicle Care 7. Turn the lamp assembly into the Electrical System liftgate engaging the clip side first. Electrical System 8. Push on the lamp side opposite Overload the clip until the lamp assembly snaps into place. The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an Replacement Bulbs electrical system overload.
Page 359 Vehicle Care 10-41 Fuses and circuit breakers protect Headlamp Wiring Although the circuit is protected the following in the vehicle: from electrical overload, overload An electrical overload may cause due to heavy snow or ice may Headlamp Wiring the lamps to go on and off, or in cause wiper linkage damage.
Page 360: Fuses And Circuit
10-42 Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit To identify and check fuses, circuit Engine Compartment breakers, and relays, see Engine Breakers Fuse Block (CTS Coupe Compartment Fuse Block (CTS and Sedan) Coupe and Sedan) on page 10 42 or The wiring circuits in the vehicle are Engine Compartment Fuse Block protected from short circuits by a The underhood fuse block is located...
Page 361 Vehicle Care 10-43 Mini Fuses Usage Navigation Motor All-Wheel Drive Transmission Control Module Battery Horn Left Low Beam Headlamp (Domestic Non HID Only) Pedestrian Protection System (Export Only) Body Control Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Module 3 Not Used Automatic Forward Body Control Lighting System...
Page 362 10-44 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Right Low Beam Airbag System Right Daytime Headlamp Ignition Switch Running Lamp (HID (Domestic Only), Right Trailer Engine Control Non HID Only) Turn Signal Module Ignition, (Export Only) Air Conditioning Transmission Compressor Clutch...
Page 363 Vehicle Care 10-45 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Body Control Spare Module 6, Body Blower Motor Spare Control Module 7 Rear Window Emissions 1 Defogger J-Case Usage Fuses Even Ignition Coils Not Used Cooling Fan 2 Engine Control Relays Usage...
Page 364: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
10-46 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Relays Usage Relays Usage Fuse Block (CTS V Coupe Cooling Fan (Series/ Front Fog Lamps and Sedan) Parallel) (HID Only) The underhood fuse block is located Air Conditioning High Beam Compressor Clutch Headlamps on the passenger side of the engine compartment.
Page 365 Vehicle Care 10-47 Mini Fuses Usage Navigation Motor Not Used Transmission Control Module Battery Horn Not Used Pedestrian Protection System (Export Only) Body Control Module 3 Body Control Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Module 2 Not Used Automatic Forward Headlamp Washer Lighting System (HID Only)
Page 366 10-48 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Left Daytime Windshield Wipers Body Control Running Module 6, Body Right Low Beam Lamps (HID) Control Module 7 (HID Only) Left High Beam Emissions 1 Left Low Beam Headlamp (HID Only) Even Ignition Coils...
Page 367 Vehicle Care 10-49 J-Case Usage Relays Usage Relays Usage Fuses Cooling Fan 2 Right Daytime Cooling Fan 2 Running Lamp Cooling Fan 1 Cooling Fan 1 Left Daytime Starter Running Lamp (HID) Starter Rear Window Front Fog Lamps Not Used Defogger (HID Only) Antilock Brake...
Page 368 10-50 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Wagon) The underhood fuse block is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Lift the fuse block cover to access Not Used Automatic Forward the fuses.
Page 369 Vehicle Care 10-51 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Navigation Motor Right Low Beam Engine Control Headlamp Module Ignition, All-Wheel Drive (Domestic Non Transmission Transmission HID Only) Control Module Control Module Ignition Air Conditioning Battery Compressor Clutch Power Moding Horn (Immobilizer...
Page 370 10-52 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Instrument Panel Emissions 2 Auxiliary Power Brake Odd Ignition Coils Outlet Vacuum Pump Transmission Air Quality Sensor, Antilock Brake Output Speed Inside Rear View System Motor Sensor, Brake Mirror, Rear Vacuum Relay Not Used...
Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-53 Relays Usage Relays Usage Relays Usage Cooling Fan 2 Air Conditioning High Beam Compressor Clutch Headlamps Cooling Fan 1 Not Used Daytime Running Starter Lamps (Non HID), Right Daytime Rear Window Low Beam Running Lamp, Defogger Headlamps (HID) Trailer Turn Signal Instrument Panel Not Used...
Page 372 10-54 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS V Wagon) The underhood fuse block is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Not Used Automatic Forward Lighting System Lift the fuse block cover to access Antilock Braking (HID Only) the fuses.
Page 373 Vehicle Care 10-55 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Navigation Motor Not Used Power Moding (Immobilizer Not Used Air Conditioning Module, Ignition Compressor Clutch Transmission Switch) Control Module Left Daytime Intercooler Pump Battery Running Lamp (HID) Windshield Wipers Horn Left High Beam Right Low Beam...
Page 374 10-56 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Ignition Spare Not Used Steering Wheel Spare Illumination Electric Parking Spare Brake Front Fog Lamps Spare (HID Only) Not Used Spare Body Control Not Used Spare Module 6, Body Blower Motor Control Module 7 Rear Window...
Page 375 Vehicle Care 10-57 Relays Usage Relays Usage Relays Usage Cooling Fan 2 Right Daytime Not Used Running Lamp Cooling Fan 1 Main Ignition Left Daytime Starter Windshield Wipers Running Lamp (HID) Rear Window Powertrain Front Fog Lamps Defogger Windshield Wipers (HID Only) Instrument Panel High Speed...
Page 376: Sedan)
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. Relays Usage Relays...
Page 377 Vehicle Care 10-59 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Right Position Lamp Remote Keyless Passenger Door ® Entry/PASS Key Module Left Position Lamp Theft Deterrent Not Used Door Lock Module Amplifier Console/Auxiliary Audio Speakers/ Power Outlet Subwoofer Circuit Usage ®...
Page 378: 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. Relays Usage Relays...
Page 379 Vehicle Care 10-61 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Right Position Lamp Remote Keyless Passenger Door ® Entry/PASS Key Module Left Position Lamp Theft Deterrent Not Used Door Lock Module Amplifier Console/Auxiliary Audio Speakers/ Power Outlet Subwoofer Circuit Usage ®...
Page 380: Rear Compartment Fuse Block (Cts Wagon)
10-62 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Wagon) The rear compartment fuse block is located on the passenger side of the vehicle, behind the trim panel in the rear compartment. Relays Usage Relays Usage Stop Lamps Right Position Lamp (Export Only) (Export Only) Door Lock...
Page 381 Vehicle Care 10-63 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Right Position Lamp Remote Keyless Rear Auxiliary ® Entry/PASS Key Power Outlet Left Position Lamp Theft Deterrent Amplifier Door Lock Module Console/Auxiliary Audio Speakers/ Circuit Usage Power Outlet Subwoofer Breakers ®...
Page 382: 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. Relays Usage Relays Usage Stop Lamps Right Position Lamp (Export Only) (Export Only) Door Lock...
Page 383 Vehicle Care 10-65 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Right Position Lamp Remote Keyless Rear Auxiliary ® Entry/PASS Key Power Outlet Left Position Lamp Theft Deterrent Amplifier Door Lock Module Console/Auxiliary Audio Speakers/ Circuit Usage Power Outlet Subwoofer Breakers ®...
Page 384: Wheels And Tires
10-66 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Under inflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires can same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only your Your new vehicle comes with tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury.
Page 385: Winter Tires
Vehicle Care 10-67 Winter Tires If you choose to use winter tires: noise with low profile performance tires and that they Use tires of the same brand and If you expect to drive on snow or ice tend to wear faster. tread type on all four wheel covered roads often, you may want positions.
Page 386: Tire Sidewall Labeling
10-68 Vehicle Care Summer Performance Tires criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. Many General Motors high GM's TPC specifications meet or performance models come exceed all federal safety factory equipped with tires that guidelines. are optimized for maximum dry and wet road performance while (C) DOT (Department of still retaining satisfactory tread...
Page 387 Vehicle Care 10-69 (E) Tire Ply Material The type compact spare tire, see of cord and number of plies in Compact Spare Tire on the sidewall and under the tread. page 10 111 and If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 90 . (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) Tire...
Page 388: Tire Designations
10-70 Vehicle Care (E) Tire Inflation Tire Designations (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit temporary use tire or compact number that indicates the tire Tire Size spare tire should be inflated to height to width measurements. 420 kPa (60 psi). For more For example, if the tire size The following illustration shows information on tire pressure and...
Page 389: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-71 (F) Service Description These power brakes, power windows, before a tire has built up heat characters represent the load power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure index and speed rating of the conditioning. on page 10 74 . tire.
Page 390 10-72 Vehicle Care GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure Outward Facing Sidewall Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to side of an asymmetrical tire that Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated. has a particular side that faces page 9 11 .
Page 391 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 number of designated seating extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the tread positions multiplied by 90 degrees to the centerline of of a tire when only 1.6 mm...
Page 392: Tire Pressure
10-74 Vehicle Care Rough ride. Tire Pressure comfort. Never load your vehicle with more weight than it was Needless damage from Tires need the correct amount of designed to carry. road hazards. air pressure to operate When to Check effectively. A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading Information label is Check your tires once a month...
Page 393: Tire Pressure For High-Speed
Vehicle Care 10-75 your vehicle has been sitting for Tire Pressure for If your vehicle has 255/40ZR19 or 285/35ZR19 size tires, they will at least three hours or driven no High-Speed Operation require inflation pressure adjustment more than 1.6 km (1 mile). when driving your vehicle at speeds Remove the valve cap from the WARNING...
Page 394: Tire Pressure Monitor System
10-76 Vehicle Care For this example, you would set the As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been inflation pressure for high speed vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction driving at 44 psi (300 kPa). tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire...
Page 395: Operation
Vehicle Care 10-77 Always check the TPMS malfunction Tire Pressure Monitor on, stop as soon as possible and telltale after replacing one or more inflate the tires to the recommended Operation tires or wheels on your vehicle to pressure shown on the tire loading ensure that the replacement or information label.
Page 396 10-78 Vehicle Care The low tire pressure warning light Notice: Tire sealant materials are TPMS Malfunction Light and may come on in cool weather when not all the same. A non-approved Message the vehicle is first started, and then tire sealant could damage the Tire The TPMS will not function properly turn off as you start to drive.
Page 397 Vehicle Care 10-79 The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or The TPMS sensors can also be process was not done or not being near facilities using radio matched to each tire/wheel position completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the by increasing or decreasing the rotating the vehicle's tires.
Page 398: Tire Inspection
10-80 Vehicle Care 3. Press the Remote Keyless Entry 7. Proceed to the passenger side Always remove the tires if any of (RKE) transmitter's lock and rear tire, and repeat the the following statements unlock buttons at the same time procedure in Step 5.
Page 399: Tire Rotation
Vehicle Care 10-81 Tire Rotation The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve a uniform Tire rotation is not wear for all tires on the vehicle. recommended if the vehicle has This will ensure that the vehicle P235/50R18, 245/45ZR19 or continues to perform most like it 255/40R19 size tires on the front did when the tires were new.
Page 400: When It Is Time For New
10-82 Vehicle Care After the tires have been When It Is Time for New WARNING rotated, adjust the front and rear Tires inflation pressures as shown on Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Various factors, such as the Tire and Loading Information parts to which it is fastened, can maintenance, temperatures, driving...
Page 401: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-83 Inspection on page 10 81 and Tire Parking for an extended period can GM's exclusive TPC Spec system Rotation on page 10 81 for cause flat spots on the tires that considers over a dozen critical additional information. may result in vibrations while specifications that impact the overall driving.
Page 402 10-84 Vehicle Care GM recommends replacing tires in choose snow tires with a lower WARNING sets of four. This is because uniform speed rating, never exceed the tire's tread depth on all tires will help maximum speed capability. If you use bias-ply tires on the keep your vehicle performing most vehicle, the wheel rim flanges like it did when the tires were new.
Page 403: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-85 Vehicles that have a tire pressure Different Size Tires and Uniform Tire Quality monitoring system could give an Wheels Grading inaccurate low pressure warning if non TPC Spec rated tires are If you add wheels or tires that are a Quality grades can be found installed on it.
Page 404 10-86 Vehicle Care use spare tires, tires with Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C nominal rim diameters of The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), comparative rating based on the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, or to some limited-production wear rate of the tire when tested...
Page 405: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-87 Temperature A, B, C under the Federal Motor Safety Wheel Alignment and Tire Standard No. 109. Grades B and Balance The temperature grades are A represent higher levels of A (the highest), B, and C, The tires and wheels on your performance on the laboratory representing the tire's resistance vehicle were aligned and balanced...
Page 406: Wheel Replacement
10-88 Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement If you need to replace any of the Notice: The wrong wheel can wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, also cause problems with bearing Replace any wheel that is bent, or Tire Pressure Monitor System life, brake cooling, speedometer cracked, or badly rusted or (TPMS) sensors, replace them only or odometer calibration,...
Page 407: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-89 Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains WARNING (Continued) WARNING WARNING use on the vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Putting a used wheel on the Do not use tire chains. There is Follow that manufacturer's vehicle is dangerous. You cannot not enough clearance.
Page 408: If A Tire Goes Flat
10-90 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat be very bumpy and noisy, but you WARNING can still steer. Gently brake to a It is unusual for a tire to blowout stop, well off the road if possible. Lifting a vehicle and getting under while you are driving, especially if it to do maintenance or repairs is you maintain your vehicle's tires...
Page 409 Vehicle Care 10-91 When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), WARNING WARNING (Continued) use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement Changing a tire can be To be certain the vehicle will not of wheel blocks (A). dangerous.
Page 410: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
10-92 Vehicle Care Tire Sealant and If this vehicle has a tire sealant and WARNING (Continued) compressor kit, there may not be a Compressor Kit spare tire, tire changing equipment, and compressor kit instructions and on some vehicles there may not and inflate the tire to its WARNING be a place to store a tire.
Page 411 Vehicle Care 10-93 This vehicle may have one of the Tire Sealant following tire sealant and Read and follow the safe handling compressor kits. The kit includes: instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister. Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister.
Page 412 10-94 Vehicle Care Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire Follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage. When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for 5 minutes.
Page 413 Vehicle Care 10-95 Always do a safety check first. See 4. Remove the valve stem cap from 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 90. the flat tire by turning it must be running while using the Do not remove any objects that counterclockwise.
Page 414 10-96 Vehicle Care 10. Inflate the tire to the Notice: If the recommended Be careful while handling the recommended inflation pressure cannot be reached after tire sealant and compressor kit pressure using the pressure approximately 25 minutes, the as it could be warm after gauge (C).
Page 415 Vehicle Care 10-97 18. Immediately drive the vehicle 20. Wipe off any sealant from the 8 km (5 miles) to distribute the wheel, tire, and vehicle. sealant in the tire. 21. Dispose of the used sealant 19. Stop at a safe location and canister (E) and sealant/air check the tire pressure.
Page 416 10-98 Vehicle Care Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured) To use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: Always do a safety check first. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 90.
Page 417 Vehicle Care 10-99 2. Unwrap the air only hose (G) If the vehicle only has a cigarette The pressure gauge (C) may and the power plug (H). lighter, use the cigarette lighter. read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor 3.
Page 418 10-100 Vehicle Care 12. Unplug the power plug (H) from Removal and Installation of the the accessory power outlet in Sealant Canister the vehicle. To remove the sealant canister: 13. Disconnect the air only 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. hose (G) from the tire valve stem, by turning it 2.
Page 419: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-101 Storing the Tire Sealant 2. Pull up on the tire sealant and compressor kit (A) to remove it and Compressor Kit from the foam container (B). (Wagon) It is not necessary to remove the The tire sealant and compressor kit subwoofer (C) to access the tire is located in the rear of the vehicle.
Page 420: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
10-102 Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant 2. Locate the tire sealant and Tire Changing compressor kit (A) in the center and Compressor Kit Removing the Spare Tire and of the cargo area. (Sedan) Tools (Sedan) 3. Remove the wing nut (C) that The tire sealant and compressor kit holds the tire sealant and is located in the trunk.
Page 421 Vehicle Care 10-103 To access the spare tire and jacking Removing the Spare Tire and equipment: Tools (Wagon) 1. Remove the spare tire cover. 2. Remove the stow rod cap by pulling it straight up off of the rod. 3. Turn the wing nut (A) on the compact spare tire (B) counterclockwise to remove.
Page 422 10-104 Vehicle Care To access the spare tire and jacking To remove the jack: Removing the Flat Tire and equipment: Installing the Spare Tire 1. Remove the spare tire cover. 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes 2.
Page 423 Vehicle Care 10-105 WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the 3.
Page 424 10-106 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 10-107 WARNING (Continued) WARNING paper towel to do this; but be sure Wheel nuts that are improperly or to use a scraper or wire brush incorrectly tightened can cause later, if needed, to get all the rust the wheels to become loose or or dirt off.
Page 426 10-108 Vehicle Care 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 427 Vehicle Care 10-109 Storing the Flat Tire with a Flat 5. Slide both D-rings (E) on each side of the vehicle as far Load Floor (Wagon) rearward as they will go. 1. Return all tools as they were 6. Route one hook (A) under the stored in the rear storage wheel spoke (C) and place the compartment and put the...
Page 428 10-110 Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire and Tools Reverse the instructions for removing the spare tire and tools to (Sedan) store the compact spare tire. Use the following diagram as a Compact Spare Tire and Tools guide for storing the compact spare tire and tools in the trunk: (Wagon) Use the following diagram as a...
Page 429: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-111 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 spare And do not mix the compact spare WARNING tire is correctly inflated.
Page 430: Jump Starting
10-112 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps 2. Get the vehicles close enough could result in costly damage to so the jumper cables can reach, If the vehicle battery has run down, the vehicle that would not be but be sure the vehicles are not you may want to use another covered by the warranty.
Page 431 Vehicle Care 10-113 Notice: If you leave the radio or Notice: If you connect a negative other accessories on during the cable to the Engine Control jump starting procedure, they Module (ECM), ECM mounting could be damaged. The repairs bracket, or any cables that attach would not be covered by the to the ECM bracket, you may warranty.
Page 432 10-114 Vehicle Care 5. Check that the jumper cables do WARNING WARNING (Continued) 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 10-115 8. Now connect the black Use a remote negative ( ) negative ( ) cable to the terminal if the vehicle has one. negative terminal of the good Your vehicle's remote battery. Use a remote negative ( ) ground location is negative ( ) terminal if the for this purpose.
Page 434 10-116 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 10-117 What is the distance that will be Towing Recreational Vehicle travelled? Some vehicles have Towing restrictions on how far and how Towing the Vehicle long they can tow. Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another Notice: To avoid damage, the Is the proper towing equipment vehicle...
Page 436 10-118 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Dolly Towing (Rear-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. Use the following procedure to dolly The repairs would not be covered tow a rear-wheel-drive vehicle from by the vehicle warranty.
Page 437 Vehicle Care 10-119 4. Put the vehicle in P (Park) for an Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive automatic transmission or in Vehicles) 1 (First) for a manual transmission. 5. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the dolly. 6. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing.
Page 438: Appearance Care
10-120 Vehicle Care Appearance Care Notice: Machine compounding or Protecting Exterior Bright Metal aggressive polishing on a Parts basecoat/clearcoat paint finish Exterior Care Bright metal parts should be may damage it. Use only cleaned regularly to keep their non-abrasive waxes and polishes Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ luster.
Page 439 Vehicle Care 10-121 Washing the Vehicle precautions, and appropriate Notice: Conveyor systems on disposal of any vehicle care some automatic car washes could To preserve the vehicle's finish, product. damage the vehicle. There may keep it clean by washing it often. not be enough clearance for the Rinse the vehicle well, before Do not wash the vehicle in direct...
Page 440 10-122 Vehicle Care Wheels and Trim Aluminum wheel(s). The repairs would not Notice: Driving the vehicle be covered by the vehicle through an automatic car wash or Chrome warranty. Use only approved that has silicone carbide tire The vehicle may have either cleaners on aluminum or cleaning brushes, could damage aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 441 Vehicle Care 10-123 Wipers can be damaged by: Original manufacturer replacement At least every spring, flush these parts will provide the corrosion materials from the underbody with Extreme dusty conditions protection while maintaining the plain water. Clean any areas where Sand and salt vehicle warranty.
Page 442: Interior Care
10-124 Vehicle Care Never use a stiff brush. It can Interior Care to the cleaning cloth to prevent cause damage to the vehicle's over-spray. Remove any accidental The vehicle's interior will continue to interior surfaces. over-spray from other surfaces look its best if it is cleaned often. immediately.
Page 443 Vehicle Care 10-125 Fabric/Carpet/Suede To clean: A paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the fabric or 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft carpet after the cleaning process. cloth with water or club soda. brush attachment to remove dust and loose dirt.
Page 444 10-126 Vehicle Care Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Some commercial products may not use heat, steam, spot lifters or increase gloss on the instrument Other Plastic Surfaces spot removers, or shoe polish on panel. The increase in gloss may To remove dust, a soft cloth leather.
Page 445: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-127 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 446 10-128 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 447: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Scheduled Maintenance. To keep the vehicle in good condition, see Maintenance Maintenance intervals, your dealer. checks, inspections, The maintenance schedule is for recommended fluids, and vehicles that: lubricants are necessary to keep General Information Carry passengers and cargo this vehicle in good working...
Page 448 11-2 Service and Maintenance At your dealer, you can be certain Rotation of New Tires WARNING that you will receive the highest Tire rotation is not recommended if level of service available. Your the vehicle has different size tires Performing maintenance work can dealer has specially trained service on the front and rear wheels.
Page 449: Scheduled Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Windshield wiper blade Scheduled system whenever the oil is changed. inspection for wear, cracking, See Engine Oil Life System on Maintenance or contamination and windshield page 10 14. and wiper blade cleaning, Every Engine Oil Change When the Change Engine Oil if contaminated.
Page 450 11-4 Service and Maintenance Engine air cleaner filter Restraint system component Once a Month inspection. See Engine Air check. See Safety System Tire inflation check. See Tire Cleaner/Filter on page 10 16. Check on page 3 28. Pressure on page 10 74. Brake system inspection (or Fuel system inspection for Tire wear inspection.
Page 451 Service and Maintenance 11-5 If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant CTS V only: 6 speed manual Evaporative control system and Compressor Kit, check the transmission fluid change inspection. Check all fuel and sealant expiration date printed (severe service) for vehicles vapor lines and hoses for proper on the instruction label of the kit.
Page 452 11-6 Service and Maintenance All wheel drive vehicles only: CTS V only: Supercharger drive driving, or used for taxi, police, Transfer case fluid change belt inspection for fraying, or delivery service. See Rear (severe service) for vehicles excessive cracks, or obvious Axle on page 10 31.
Page 453: Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires a special oil meeting the dexos specification. Look Engine Oil for and use only an oil that meets the dexos specification. For the proper viscosity, see Engine Oil on page 10 11.
Page 454 11-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Drive Module and Transfer Case Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88861950, in Canada 88861951). (All Wheel Drive) Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or Chassis Lubrication lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
Page 455: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-9 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 456 11-10 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 3.0L V6 Engine 12622561 41-109 3.6L V6 Engine 12622561 41-109 6.2L V8 Engine 12571165 41-104 Wiper Blades Except CTS-V Driver Side 56.5 cm (22 in) 15890062 Passenger Side 53.3 cm (21 in) 15890064 Wiper Blades...
Page 457: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 458 11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 459 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 460 11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Page 461: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification 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 462: 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 7 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 463 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Fuel Tank 68.1 L 18.0 gal Transfer Case 1.0 L 1.1 qt Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 3.0L V6 Engine, 6-Speed Automatic 6.3 L 6.7 qt 3.6L V6 Engine, 6-Speed Automatic 6.3 L 6.7 qt 6.2L V8 Engine, 6-Speed Automatic...
Page 464: Engine Drive Belt Routing
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 Automatic 3.6L V6 Engine 1.1 mm (0.043 in) Manual Automatic 6.2L V8 Engine 1.0 mm (0.040 in) Manual Engine Drive Belt Routing CTS-V 6.2L V8 Engine CTS V6 Engines...
Page 465: Customer Information
Canada) ....13-1 Government ....13-15 Cadillac. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction...
Page 466 You may contact the BBB Auto Line Center at 1 800 458 8006. In Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Canada, call the Canadian Cadillac dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Customer Communication Centre at...
Page 467: Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Customer Satisfaction Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor Procedure (Mexico) not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer...
Page 468: Customer Assistance Offices
Model year assistance. However, if a customer dealer sales agent, or sales wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, manager, depending on your case. Brand the letter should be addressed to: Make sure that they have all Vehicle Identification necessary information.
Page 469 Customer Assistance Center Canada United States and Canada Av. Ejercito Nacional #843 General Motors of Canada Limited Col. Granada 1-866-466-8195 Canadian Cadillac Customer C.P. 11520, Mexico, D.F. Communication Centre, Mail Code: Costa Rica 01-800-466-0805 CA1-163-005 Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0805...
Page 470: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
GM Cardmember and who use Text Telephones My Dealers: Save details such Services Earnings summaries (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment as address and phone number available at its Customer Assistance Other Helpful Links: for each of your preferred GM Center.
Page 471: Roadside Service (United States And Canada)
Calling for Service qualified applicants for cost New Vehicle Limited Warranty. reimbursement of eligible When calling Roadside Service, Cadillac and General Motors of aftermarket adaptive equipment have the following information Canada Limited reserve the right to required for your vehicle, such as...
Page 472 Additional towing service. It provides every Road or Highway: Tow to the travel information is also Cadillac owner in the United States nearest Cadillac dealer for available. Allow three weeks for with the advantage of contacting a warranty service, or if the vehicle delivery.
Page 473 Roadside Service. Mechanical complete with the necessary failures may be covered, Cadillac parts and tools required to Lock-Out Service: Vehicle however any cost for parts and handle most roadside repairs. registration is required. labor for repairs not covered by...
Page 474: (Mexico)
Coverage period in Canada), vehicle or visit our website at: can help minimize your extended powertrain, and/or www.cadillac.com.mx. Navigate the inconvenience. hybrid specific warranties in both site and click on Asistencia en el the U.S. and Canada.
Page 475 Customer Information 13-11 Transportation Options Public Transportation or Fuel Courtesy Rental Vehicle Reimbursement Your dealer may arrange to provide Warranty service can generally be If your vehicle requires overnight you with a courtesy rental vehicle or completed while you wait. However, warranty repairs, and public reimburse you for a rental vehicle if you are unable to wait, GM helps...
Page 476: Collision Damage Repair
13-12 Customer Information Additional Program Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These Information If your vehicle is involved in a parts are typically removed from All program options, such as shuttle collision and it is damaged, have the vehicles that were total losses in service, may not be available at damage repaired by a qualified...
Page 477 Customer Information 13-13 any vehicle failure related to such aftermarket collision parts. Some puts you in danger, or you are parts is not covered by that insurance companies will not instructed to move it by a police warranty. specify aftermarket collision parts. officer.
Page 478: Service Publications Ordering Information
13-14 Customer Information Choose a reputable repair facility Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Publications that uses quality replacement parts. but you must live with the repair. Ordering Information See Collision Parts earlier in this Depending on your policy limits, section.
Page 479: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 13-15 Owner Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and Defects specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects information about the vehicle.
Page 480: Government
Canada immediately, and notify Cadillac Customer Assistance (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to General Motors of Canada Limited. Center http://www.safercar.gov; or Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or Cadillac Motor Car Division write to: write to: P.O. Box 33169 Administrator, NHTSA Transport Canada Detroit, MI 48232-5169 Road Safety Branch 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Page 481: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Customer Information 13-17 Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances Recording and This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. Recorder (EDR). The main purpose Privacy Important: EDR data is recorded of an EDR is to record, in certain by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash or near crash-like situations,...
Page 482: Onstar
13-18 Customer Information GM will not access this data or Navigation System Radio Frequency share it with others except: with the Statement If the vehicle has a navigation consent of the vehicle owner or, system, use of the system may if the vehicle is leased, with the This vehicle has systems that result in the storage of destinations,...
Page 483 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Antenna Passenger Sensing Multi-Band ....7-17 Accessories and System ..... .3-37 Anti-Theft Modifications .
Page 484 INDEX Automatic Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-34 Door Locks ....2-15 Bluetooth ..... . 7-38 Calibration .
Page 485 INDEX Cautions, Danger, and Cleaning Cooling System ....10-19 Warnings ......iv Exterior Care .
Page 486 INDEX Driving Characteristics and Damage Repair, Collision ..13-12 Easy Entry Seat ....3-4 Towing Tips ....9-52 Danger, Warnings, and Electrical Equipment, Competitive .
Page 487 INDEX Engine (cont.) Entry Lighting ....6-6 Fog Lamps Coolant Heater ....9-21 Equipment, Towing .
Page 488 INDEX Fuses Gauges (cont.) Headlamps Odometer .....5-13 Engine Adaptive Forward Compartment Speedometer ....5-13 Lighting (AFL) .
Page 489 INDEX Heater Lamps (cont.) Malfunction Indicator ..5-19 Engine Coolant ....9-21 Jump Starting ....10-112 High-Beam On Light .
Page 490 INDEX Lights (cont.) Locks (cont.) Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..5-19 Door ......2-14 Engine Coolant Manual Mode .
Page 491 INDEX Messages (cont.) Older Children, Restraints ..3-44 Ride Control System ..5-40 Online Owner Center ..13-6 Navigation System ®...
Page 492 i-10 INDEX Passenger Airbag Status Privacy Rear Window Washer/Wiper ..5-6 Indicator ..... 5-18 Radio Frequency Rearview Mirrors Passenger Compartment Air Identification (RFID) .
Page 493: Running The Vehicle While
INDEX i-11 Replacing LATCH System Seats Parts After a Crash ... 3-59 Adjustment, Front ....3-3 Safety Belts ....3-14 Replacing Safety Belt Easy Entry Seat .
Page 494 i-12 INDEX ® Service (cont.) StabiliTrak System ... 9-38 Sunroof ....2-32, 2-34 Maintenance, General Start Vehicle, Remote .
Page 495 INDEX i-13 Tires (cont.) Towing Inspection ....10-80 Driving Characteristics ..9-52 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-42 Low Profile .
Page 496 i-14 INDEX Vehicle Care Wheels Storing the Tire Alignment and Tire Sealant and Balance ....10-87 Compressor Different Size ....10-85 Kit .

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Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1

Restraints

Head Restraints

Rear Seats

Airbag System

Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments

Instruments and Controls

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

Exterior 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

Infotainment

Introduction

Introduction

Radio

Phone

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Automatic Transmission

Manual Transmission

Drive Systems

Ride Control Systems Traction Control

Object Detection Systems

Conversions and Add-Ons

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