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2013 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

Pedestrian Protection

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32

Vehicle Personalisation . . . . . . . 5-47

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-11

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-21

Manual Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-32

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-37

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-52

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-32

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35

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Page 1 2013 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2013 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual Wheels and Tyres ... 10-59 Jump Starting ....10-93 Towing ..... . 10-97 Appearance Care .
Page 3: Index
To quickly locate information about this manual including, but not limited the vehicle, use the Index in the to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, This means there is back of the manual. It is an the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath,...
Page 4 Introduction Symbols Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuses Here are some additional symbols : Headlamp Main/Dipped-Beam The vehicle has components and that may be found on the vehicle Changer labels that use symbols instead of and what they mean. For more text.
Page 5: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Safety Belts ....1-11 Storage Compartments ..1-19 Mirror Adjustment ... . 1-11 Power Outlets .
Page 6: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel CTS Shown, CTS-V Similar...
Page 7 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8 6. 8. Traction Control System (TCS) 16. Cruise Control on page 9 35. on page 9 32. 2. Driver Information Centre (DIC) Heated Steering Wheel on on page 5 28. Magnetic Ride Control on page 5 3 (If Equipped).
Page 8: Initial Drive Information
In Brief 24. Parking Brake Button. See Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry Parking Brake (Electric) on (RKE) System Information page 9 29 or Parking Brake (Manual) on page 9 28. On some models, the RKE This section provides a brief transmitter is used to lock and 25.
Page 9 In Brief 2. Immediately after completing Press and hold for more than Step 2, press and hold for at two seconds to sound the panic alarm. least two seconds or until the vehicle's indicator lamps flash. Press again to cancel the panic 3.
Page 10 In Brief Turn on the hazard warning See Door Locks (Saloon and See Door Locks (Saloon and lights. Estate) on page 2 14 or Door Locks Estate) on page 2 14 or Door Locks (Coupe) on page 2 12. (Coupe) on page 2 12 and Remote Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Page 11: Boot Release
In Brief See Power Door Locks on To open the tailgate from inside, Boot Release page 2 15. select the mode then press the centre of the button. See Tailgate on Tailgate page 2 19 for more information on programming the height opening Power Tailgate settings.
Page 12 In Brief The boot may be opened by Windows Seat Adjustment pressing the remote boot release Power Seats button on the driver door, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Seat Position transmitter or by using the key in the boot lock cylinder. On vehicles with the Keyless Access System, if the vehicle is locked, the keyless access...
Page 13 In Brief Raise or lower the entire seat by To adjust the lumbar support, Seat Cushion and Seat back moving the entire horizontal if equipped: Bolsters control up or down. Press and hold the top of the To adjust the seat cushion and seat See Power Seat Adjustment on back bolster support, if equipped: control (2) to increase support to...
Page 14: Memory Features
1-10 In Brief Memory Features Heated and Ventilated Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of Seats the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights on the climate control display indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.
Page 15: Mirror Adjustment
In Brief 1-11 Safety Belts Mirror Adjustment 3. Adjust each mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area Exterior behind it can be seen. 4. Press (1) or (2) again to deselect the mirror. See Power Mirrors on page 2 27. Power Folding Mirrors 1.
Page 16 1-12 In Brief Automatic Dimming Rearview Steering Wheel Power Tilt Wheel Mirror Adjustment The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. The mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started.
Page 17 In Brief 1-13 Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting : Turns on the parking lamps, together with the sidemarker lamps, Reading Lamps tail lamps, number plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. The reading lamps are on the overhead console. These lamps : Turns on the headlamps, come on automatically when any together with the parking lamps, door is opened.
Page 18 1-14 In Brief Windscreen Wiper/ Saloon and Coupe Model : Use to turn the wipers off. Washer : Press the button with this : For a delayed wiping cycle. symbol, on the end of the Turn the band up for more frequent The windscreen wiper stalk is on the windscreen washer lever, to wipes or down for less frequent...
Page 19: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-15 Climate Controls Transmission The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Automatic Transmission this system. Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap Shift Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual gearbox. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever or the Tap Shift controls, located on the back of the steering...
Page 20: Vehicle Features
1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features Storing a Favourite Station clock hands go backward. Holding either button down will A maximum of 36 stations can be cause the clock to advance Radio(s) programmed as favourites using the faster. Release the button before six softkeys below the radio station the desired time is reached.
Page 21: Cruise Control
In Brief 1-17 Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control : Press to go to the previous or next radio station stored as a favourite, or the previous or next track of a CD. : Press to increase or to decrease the volume. : Press and release to silence the vehicle speakers only.
Page 22 1-18 In Brief The DIC buttons are on the Vehicle Customisation : Press to cancel cruise control instrument panel to the left of the without erasing the set speed from Some vehicle features can be steering wheel. memory. programmed by using the DIC : Press to scroll through the buttons on the instrument panel to See Cruise Control on page 9 35.
Page 23: Power Outlets
In Brief 1-19 after a delay or the video image Storage Compartments Power Outlets automatically disappears from the Accessory power outlets can be inside rearview mirror. used to plug in electrical equipment, To clean the camera lens above the such as a mobile phone or MP3 number plate, rinse it with water and player.
Page 24 1-20 In Brief Sunroof Open/Close: Press and hold the Express Open/Express Close: front or rear of the switch (1) to Press and release the rear or front If the vehicle has a power sunroof, it open or close the sunshade. of the switch (2) to express open or will only operate when the ignition is express close the sunroof.
Page 25: Maintenance
In Brief 1-21 Performance and StabiliTrak® System Tyre Pressure Monitor Maintenance StabiliTrak assists with directional This vehicle may have a Tyre control of the vehicle in difficult Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). driving conditions. The system turns Traction Control on automatically every time the System (TCS) vehicle is started.
Page 26: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
1-22 In Brief Brake gradually and avoid The low tyre pressure warning light Engine Oil Life System abrupt stops. may come on in cool weather when The engine oil life system calculates the vehicle is first started, and then Avoid idling the engine for long engine oil life based on vehicle use turn off as the vehicle is driven.
Page 27: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Keys and Locks Boot (Sedan, Coupe) ..2-17 Windows Tailgate ..... . 2-19 Keys Vehicle Security Vehicle Security .
Page 28 Keys, Doors, and Windows Key Access Keyless Access One of the following keys comes with the vehicle. This key is used for the driver door, This key, located inside the keyless ignition and glove box. access transmitter, is used for the driver door, glove box and rear seat pass-through door.
Page 29 Keys, Doors, and Windows This vehicle may have the Key Access System or a Keyless Access System. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on page 2 4 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2 6 for more information.
Page 30: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (Lock): Press to lock all the doors. (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) If enabled through the Driver Do not make changes or Information Centre (DIC), the modifications to the RKE. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) parking lights may flash once to transmitter functions work up to...
Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle comes with two transmitters programmed to it. See (Remote Boot/Tailgate transmitters. Each transmitter will your dealer to program new Release): Press and hold for about have a number on top of it, 1 or transmitters.
Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry To access the rear doors first, pull the rear door handle once to unlock (RKE) System Operation all doors and a second time to open (Keyless Access) the door. The Keyless Access System Entering any door other than the transmitter functions will work up to driver door will always cause all of...
Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Boot Opening (Unlock): Press once to unlock only the driver door. The direction Press the boot release button on the indicators flash twice. boot lid above the number plate to open the boot if the keyless access Press twice within five seconds transmitter is within range.
Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle comes with two A new transmitter can be (Remote Boot/Tailgate transmitters. Each transmitter will programmed to the vehicle when Release): Press and hold for about have a number on top of it, 1 or there is more than one recognised one second to unlock the boot/ 2.
Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows 9. Remove the transmitter from the See Starting the Engine on page 9 15, for additional information transmitter pocket and press about the vehicle's electronic on the keyless access keyless ignition with push start. transmitter two times. Replace the transmitter battery as 10.
Page 36: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Remove the old battery. Do not may also be turned on during use a metal object. remote start to warm up the seats in cold weather. Normal operation of 4. Insert the new battery, positive the climate control system returns side facing down.
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Starting the Vehicle Using Remote Extending Engine Run Time turned on and then back off before Start the remote start procedure can be To extend the engine run time by used again. To start the engine using the remote 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 and 2 start feature: while the engine is still running.
Page 38 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle's bonnet is not Door Locks (Coupe) WARNING (Continued) closed. The hazard warning flashers WARNING are on. Young children who get into Unlocked doors can be unlocked vehicles may be There is an emission control dangerous.
Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 From the inside, use the power door lock switch (3). See Power Door Locks on page 2 15. To open a door from the inside, press the door latch button (2). A tone will sound when the button is pressed.
Page 40: Door Locks
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Locks (Saloon and Saloon and Estate Model WARNING (Continued) Estate) From the outside, turn the key toward the front or rear of the and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from vehicle, or press on the WARNING heat stroke.
Page 41: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Power Door Locks opened, a chime will sound three automatically unlock when the key times indicating that delayed locking is turned off and removed from the is active. ignition. When all the doors are closed, the Use the manual or power door locks doors will lock automatically after to unlock the doors if someone...
Page 42: Safety Locks
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows This feature can be overridden by When you want to open a rear door pressing the lock button on the RKE when the security lock is on: transmitter or by pressing the power 1. Unlock the door using the lock switch a second time.
Page 43: Boot (Sedan, Coupe)
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Doors Boot Lock Release WARNING (Continued) Boot (Sedan, Coupe) Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and WARNING set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control Systems in the vehicle if it is driven with the...
Page 44 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows The boot may be opened by Close the boot by pulling on the Emergency Boot Release pressing the remote boot release handle. Do not use the handle as a Handle tie-down. button on the driver door, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Rear-Seat Pass Through transmitter, or the boot release...
Page 45: Tailgate
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 There is a glow-in-the-dark WARNING (Continued) WARNING emergency boot release handle on the back wall of the boot. This If the vehicle must be driven with You, or others, could be injured if handle will glow following exposure the tailgate or boot/hatch open: caught in the path of the power to light.
Page 46 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicles with an automatic In either the MAX or the ¾ mode, transmission must be in P (Park) the tailgate can be power opened and a manual gearbox must be in and closed by: Neutral to operate the power Pressing and holding the power tailgate.
Page 47: Vehicle Alarm System
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Do not force the tailgate open or Obstacle Detection Features Vehicle Security closed during a power cycle. If the tailgate encounters an This vehicle has theft-deterrent The power liftgate may be obstacle during a power open or features;...
Page 48: Arming The System
2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows If this theft deterrent system is 2. Lock the vehicle using the front The theft-deterrent system will not armed, the alarm will sound any power door lock switches on the activate if the doors are locked with time a door, the boot or the bonnet doors when the door is open.
Page 49: Anti-Theft Locking System
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Make sure there are no To avoid setting off the alarm by Intrusion Sensor obstructions blocking the accident, lock the vehicle with the The vehicle's intrusion sensor sensors in the front overhead door key after the doors are closed, monitors the vehicle interior and console.
Page 50: Immobiliser Operation
2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the vehicle does not have keyless The system is automatically Press on the transmitter once to access, use either the removable disarmed when the vehicle is open the deadbolt and unlock the key or the Remote Keyless Entry started with the correct key.
Page 51: Immobiliser Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 If the engine still does not start and 3. After the engine has started, turn Immobiliser Operation the key appears to be undamaged the key to LOCK/OFF, and (Keyless Access) or the light continues to stay on, try remove the key.
Page 52: (Keyless Access)
2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows One or more keyless access If the ignition control knob still does Exterior Mirrors transmitters can be matched to the not rotate with the other transmitter, vehicle's immobiliser control unit. the vehicle needs service. If the Convex Mirrors Only a correctly matched keyless ignition control knob does rotate, the...
Page 53: Power Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-27 Power Mirrors 4. Press (1) or (2) again to deselect Resetting the Power Foldaway the mirror. Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: Folding Mirrors The mirrors are obstructed while folding. The mirrors are manually folded/ unfolded.
Page 54: Automatic Dimming Rearview
2-28 Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Automatic Dimming WARNING pulsing sound when either rear Rearview Mirror window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up.
Page 55 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-29 Press the switch down to lower the preset factory position. Weather WARNING (Continued) window. Pull the switch up to conditions such as severe icing may raise it. also cause the window to When there are children in the auto-reverse.
Page 56: Sun Visors
2-30 Keys, Doors, and Windows In this mode, the window can close 4. Continue holding the switch up Press to activate the rear on an object in its path. Use care for approximately two seconds window lockout switch. The when using the override mode. after the window is completely indicator light comes on when closed.
Page 57: Sunroof
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-31 Roof Open/Close: Press and hold the Express Open/Express Close: front or rear of the switch (1) to Press and release the rear or front open or close the sunshade. of the switch (2) to express open or Sunroof express close the sunroof.
Page 58 2-32 Keys, Doors, and Windows Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris.
Page 59 Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-13 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-31 Restraints Pregnancy ....3-17 Airbag System Check .
Page 60: Seats And
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can occupants will suffer a neck/ top of the restraint is at the same...
Page 61: Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Front Seats 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. The vehicle's rear seats have head Seat Adjustment 3. Try to move the seat back and restraints in the outboard seating forth to be sure the seat is positions on all models but they are locked in place.
Page 62: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints On coupe models, the front seats Power Seat Adjustment WARNING can be moved out of the way to make it easier to get in and out of If either seatback is not locked, it the rear seat. could move forward in a sudden To fold the seat back, pull the stop or crash.
Page 63: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Press and hold the bottom of the To adjust the seat back, see Power control (2) to decrease support Reclining Seatbacks under to the top of the seat back and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 6. increase support to the bottom of the seat back.
Page 64: Thigh Support Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Thigh Support Reclining Seat Backrests Adjustment WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body.
Page 65: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints To recline a manual seatback: 2. Push and pull on the backrest to Memory Seats make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever. If available, memory buttons 1 and 2 2. Move the backrest to the desired on the driver door are used to save position, and then release the and recall memory settings for the...
Page 66 Seats and Restraints To recall, press and release 1 or appropriate control for the area that (Exit Button): Moves the driver 2. The vehicle must be in P (Park) is not recalling for two seconds. Try seat and/or power steering column for an automatic transmission, or the recalling the memory position again to the exit position.
Page 67: Heated And Ventilated Front
Seats and Restraints On vehicles with Remote Keyless 4. The ignition is turned off. Heated and Ventilated Entry (RKE), automatic exit recall Front Seats 5. The driver door is opened. movements occur when the ignition Steps 2 and 3 are intended to reflect key is removed.
Page 68: Rear Seats
3-10 Seats and Restraints the off setting. The lights on the Rear Seats climate control display indicate three Notice: Folding a rear seat with for the highest setting and one for the safety belts still fastened may the lowest. cause damage to the seat or the The passenger seat may take safety belts.
Page 69: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-11 1. Pull forward on the tab, on the 2. Fold the backrest down. Safety Belts outboard side of the seat back, To return a backrest to the upright This section of the manual to unlock the seat back. position: describes how to use safety belts 2.
Page 70: Safety Belts
3-12 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing WARNING (Continued) safety belts makes such good sense. are more likely to be seriously Questions and Answers About injured or killed. Do not allow Safety Belts passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
Page 71: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Wear the shoulder belt over the Also, in nearly all regions, the shoulder and across the chest. law requires wearing safety These parts of the body are best belts. able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if How to Wear Safety Belts there is a sudden stop or crash.
Page 72 3-14 Seats and Restraints The following instructions explain Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster how to wear a lap-shoulder belt later in this section for use and properly. important safety information. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight.
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Adjust the guide so the shoulder After the height adjuster is set to the portion of the belt is on the shoulder desired position, try to move it down and not falling off of it. The belt without pressing the release button should be close to, but not to make sure it has locked into...
Page 74 3-16 Seats and Restraints need to be replaced. See Replacing Here is how to install a comfort Safety Belt System Parts after a guide to the safety belt: Crash on page 3 19. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides.
Page 75: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-17 To remove and store the comfort WARNING (Continued) guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can and across the chest. These parts be removed from the guide. Pull the of the body are best able to take guide upward to expose its storage belt restraining forces.
Page 76: Safety Belt Extender
3-18 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extender to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten crash. They can rip apart under around you, you should use it. impact forces.
Page 77: Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 3-19 Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System belt assemblies inspected or System Parts after a The vehicle has the following replaced. Crash airbags: New parts and repairs may be A frontal airbag for the driver. necessary even if the safety belt WARNING system was not being used at the...
Page 78 3-20 Seats and Restraints For frontal airbags, the word Here are the most important things WARNING AIRBAG will appear on the middle to know about the airbag system: part of the steering wheel for the Because airbags inflate with great driver and on the instrument panel WARNING force and faster than the blink of...
Page 79: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-21 Where Are the Airbags? WARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus There is an airbag readiness light lap-shoulder belts offer protection on the instrument cluster, which for adults and older children, but shows the airbag symbol.
Page 80 3-22 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger The right front passenger frontal Side Similar Side Similar airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. The seat-mounted side impact The roof-rail airbags for the driver, airbags for the driver and right front front passenger, and second row passenger are in the side of the...
Page 81: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-23 When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at WARNING different crash speeds. For Inflate? example: If something is between an Frontal airbags are designed to If the vehicle hits a stationary occupant and an airbag, the inflate in moderate to severe frontal object, the airbags could inflate airbag might not inflate properly...
Page 82: What Makes An Airbag
3-24 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags are not intended to the system's designed threshold In a rollover event, roof-rail airbag inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear level. The threshold level can vary deployment is determined by the impacts, or in many side impacts. with specific vehicle design.
Page 83: How Does An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-25 How Does an Airbag Rollover capable roof-rail airbags What Will You See after are designed to help contain the Restrain? an Airbag Inflates? head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the In moderate to severe frontal or After the frontal airbags and first and second rows.
Page 84 3-26 Seats and Restraints interior lamps and hazard warning Additional windscreen breakage WARNING flashers by using the controls for may also occur from the front those features. passenger airbag. When an airbag inflates, there Airbags are designed to inflate may be dust in the air. This dust WARNING only once.
Page 85: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-27 Passenger Sensing The passenger sensing system Never put a rear-facing child seat in turns off the front outboard the front. This is because the risk to System passenger frontal airbag under the rear-facing child is so great, certain conditions.
Page 86 3-28 Seats and Restraints An front outboard passenger For some children, including WARNING (Continued) takes his/her weight off of the children in child restraints, and for seat for a period of time. very small adults, the passenger inflate under some unusual sensing system may or may not turn There is a critical problem with circumstance, even though the...
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-29 If the On Indicator Is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an restraint and restarting the Child Restraint Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, If a child restraint has been installed turn the vehicle off.
Page 88 3-30 Seats and Restraints 2. Remove any additional material in the Index for additional indicator will be lit and the airbag from the seat, such as blankets, information about the importance of readiness light on the instrument cushions, seat covers, seat proper restraint use.
Page 89: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints 3-31 sensing and diagnostic module, WARNING WARNING (Continued) steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, Stowing of articles under the can still inflate during improper ceiling headliner or pillar garnish passenger seat or between the service. You can be injured if you trim, overhead console, front passenger seat cushion and are close to an airbag when it...
Page 90: Airbag System Check
3-32 Seats and Restraints the passenger airbag(s) or Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System prevent the passenger sensing Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need system from properly turning off regularly scheduled maintenance or the passenger airbag(s). See replacement.
Page 91: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-33 If the airbag readiness light stays on Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that after the vehicle is started or comes come with the booster seat state the on when you are driving, the airbag weight and height limitations for that Older Children system may not work properly.
Page 92 3-34 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be restraint system or infant restraint maintained for the length of the system secured in a rear seating trip? If yes, continue. If no, position. return to the booster seat. In a crash, children who are not Q: What is the proper way to buckled up can strike other people wear safety belts?
Page 93: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-35 Infants and Young time infants and young children ride WARNING (Continued) in vehicles, they should have the Children protection provided by appropriate belt. The belt force would then be child restraints. Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen.
Page 94 3-36 Seats and Restraints For most basic types of child WARNING (Continued) restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing seat, always move the front a child restraint, be sure it is passenger seat as far back as it designed to be used in a motor will go.
Page 95: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-37 Child Restraint Systems WARNING A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
Page 96 3-38 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in Restraint in the Vehicle the vehicle. WARNING When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child may be on the restraint itself or in a...
Page 97: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-39 Securing the Child Within the child seat; an older child riding in a WARNING (Continued) booster seat; and children, who are Child Restraint large enough, using safety belts. Even if the passenger sensing WARNING A label on the sun visor says, system has turned off the front Never put a rear-facing child passenger frontal airbag, no...
Page 98 3-40 Seats and Restraints When securing a child restraint in a Depending on where you place the Keep in mind that an unsecured rear seating position, study the child restraint and the size of the child restraint can move around in a instructions that came with the child child restraint, you may not be able collision or sudden stop and injure...
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Configurations for Use of Child Restraints (Coupe) Mass Group Seating Positions Front Passenger Rear Right Rear Left Outboard Outboard Group 0 Up to 10 kg Group 0 + Up to 13 kg Group I 9 to 18 kg Group II 15 to 25 kg Group III...
Page 100 3-42 Seats and Restraints ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems Installation Suitability for Various Seating Positions (Coupe) Mass Group Class Size Fixture Vehicle ISOFIX Positions (Coupe) Front Passenger Rear Left Rear Right Passenger Passenger ISO/L1 Infant Carbed (Carrycot) ISO/L2 ISO/R1 IUF(1) IUF(1) (up to 10 kg) ISO/R1 IUF(1)
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Child Restraint Systems Installation Suitability (Sedan or Wagon) Mass Group Seating Positions Front Passenger Rear Outer Rear Centre Passenger Group 0 Up to 10 kg Group 0 + Up to 13 kg Group I 9 to 18 kg Group II 15 to 25 kg Group III...
Page 102 3-44 Seats and Restraints ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems Installation Suitability (Sedan) Mass Group Class Size Fixture Vehicle ISOFIX Positions (Sedan) Front Passenger Rear Left Rear Centre Rear Right Passenger Passenger Passenger Infant ISO/L1 Carbed ISO/L2 (Carrycot) ISO/R1 (up to 10 kg) ISO/R1 ISO/R2 IUF(4)
Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Mass Group Class Size Fixture Vehicle ISOFIX Positions (Sedan) Front Passenger Rear Left Rear Centre Rear Right Passenger Passenger Passenger IUF: Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this mass group.
Page 104 3-46 Seats and Restraints ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems Installation Suitability (Wagon) Mass Group Class Size Fixture Vehicle ISOFIX Positions (Wagon) Front Passenger Rear Left Rear Centre Rear Right Passenger Passenger Passenger Infant ISO/L1 Carbed ISO/L2 (Carrycot) ISO/R1 (up to 10 kg) ISO/R1 ISO/R2 IUF(4)
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Mass Group Class Size Fixture Vehicle ISOFIX Positions (Wagon) Front Passenger Rear Left Rear Centre Rear Right Passenger Passenger Passenger IUF: Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this mass group.
Page 106: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
3-48 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint System Size Lower Anchors and In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child Classes and Fixtures Tethers for Children restraint that has LATCH A - ISO/F3: Full-height (LATCH System) attachments.
Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-49 Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 108 3-50 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether To assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with Anchor Locations lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. For an estate the lower anchors are beneath zippers, near the labels.
Page 109: System
Seats and Restraints 3-51 the instructions that come with the WARNING (Continued) child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. belts to secure the restraint, According to accident statistics, following the instructions that children and infants are safer when came with the child restraint and properly restrained in a child the instructions in this manual.
Page 110 3-52 Seats and Restraints Do not fold the empty rear seat the safety belts. Refer to your WARNING with a safety belt fastened. This child restraint manufacturer could damage the safety belt or instructions and the instructions Children can be seriously injured the seat.
Page 111: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 3-53 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten Replacing LATCH System the top tether according to Parts After a Crash your child restraint instructions and the WARNING following instructions: A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, If the position you are using...
Page 112: Securing Child Restraints
3-54 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints If the child restraint does not have WARNING the LATCH system, you will be (Rear Seat) using the safety belt to secure the Safety procedures must always child restraint in this position. Be When securing a child restraint in a be observed when disposing of sure to follow the instructions that...
Page 113: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-55 5. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3 48 for more information.
Page 114: (Front Passenger Seat)
3-56 Seats and Restraints In addition, the vehicle has a WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the front be seriously injured or killed if the See Passenger Sensing System passenger frontal airbag under front passenger airbag inflates on page 3 27 for additional certain conditions.
Page 115 Seats and Restraints 3-57 You will be using the lap-shoulder WARNING belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions "Do not use a rearward facing that came with the child restraint. child restraint on a seat protected 1.
Page 116: Pedestrian Protection System
3-58 Seats and Restraints 6. Before placing a child in the Pedestrian Protection child restraint, make sure it is System securely held in place. Push and pull the child restraint in different Your vehicle is equipped with a directions to be sure it is secure. pedestrian protection system which If the airbag is off, the off indicator in is designed to lift the rear part of the...
Page 117 Seats and Restraints 3-59 In addition, the front bumper of your If the frontal impact is serious If towing service is not available, the vehicle was designed to reduce the enough, the air bags will also bonnet may be repositioned injury to a pedestrian's legs.
Page 118 3-60 Seats and Restraints The SERVICE PEDESTRIAN WARNING WARNING PROTECTION SYSTEM message will appear when there is a problem To avoid injury and vehicle After the bonnet has lifted, the with the pedestrian protection damage, special tools and rear bonnet hinge area may be system.
Page 119 Seats and Restraints 3-61 If towing is unavailable, use the 6. Push the actuator towards the 10. Carefully remove the hand following procedure to remove the centre of the vehicle until the supporting the bonnet in the up actuators and lower the bonnet. lower portion of the actuator is position.
Page 120 3-62 Seats and Restraints If you do not have the system WARNING WARNING repaired, the pedestrian protection system will not be operable in the You or others could be injured Do not drive the vehicle if the event of another crash or frontal when the bonnet is lowered or bonnet is not securely latched at impact involving a pedestrian.
Page 121: Instrument Panel Storage
Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders .
Page 122: Centre Console Storage
Storage Centre Console Storage Additional Storage 2. Align the cartridge over the pin (2) on both sides. Press the Features cartridge down and turn it slightly forward until it clicks. Cargo Cover (Estate) 3. The cartridge is properly installed if it fits firmly when The cargo cover can be used to pulled and pushed.
Page 123: Cargo Management System
Storage Cargo Management Installing D-Ring Sliders System (Estate) The cover can be opened to two positions to allow access to the To install the D-Ring slider (1), insert storage area. it into the channel (2) in the middle Some items may be stored in the Press the bottom of the load floor of each rail.
Page 124: Cargo Net (Wagon)
Storage Cargo Net (Wagon) WARNING Do not stack items higher than the upper end of the cargo net or hang anything from the net. Avoid items that have sharp edges or that apply excessive force to the net. If items are not properly stored, damage to the net could occur and items can be thrown The loop of the D-Ring slider must...
Page 125: Convenience Net
Storage 3. Mount the cargo net to the rear 4. The net can also be mounted to 5. Pull on the straps to tighten seat tethers on the front of the the tethers on the back of the the net. bottom cushions.
Page 126: Roof Rack System
Storage Roof Rack System crossrails can be purchased as an Do not exceed the maximum vehicle accessory. See your dealer for capacity when loading the vehicle. additional information. For more information on vehicle Roof Rack System capacity and loading, see Vehicle Loading cargo on the (Wagon) Load Limits on page 9 9.
Page 127 Storage 4. Locate the forward or rearward cut-out in the side rail channel. 5. Insert both crossrail ends into the cut-outs, making sure the arrows are pointed toward the front of the vehicle. 1. Identify the front and rear 3. The cross rail supports are crossrail.
Page 128 Storage 7. Move the levers on both crossrails to the down position. Slide the crossrail until the crossrail pin engages. 8. The crossrails should lock in the same hole position on each side. Removing the Crossrails 1. Move both levers of the crossrail into the upper forward position.
Page 129 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Fuel Gauge ....5-14 Rear Fog Lamp Light ..5-27 Boost Gauge ....5-15 Lamps On Reminder .
Page 130: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-44 Controls Power Tilt Wheel Tyre Messages ....5-45 Transmission Messages ..5-46 Steering Wheel Vehicle Speed Messages .
Page 131: Heated Steering Wheel
Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls Heated Steering Wheel (Previous/Next): Press to go to the previous or next The vehicle may be equipped with a radio station stored as a favourite or heated steering wheel. the previous or next track of a CD. - (Volume): Press to increase or to decrease the volume.
Page 132: Horn
Instruments and Controls Horn Move the windscreen wiper lever to Clear snow and ice from the wiper select the wiper speed. blades before using them. If frozen Press on the steering wheel pad to the windscreen, carefully loosen (Mist): Single wipe, briefly or thaw them.
Page 133 Instruments and Controls Wiper Arm Assembly Protection and the wipers run for a few cycles to clear the windscreen. Press and When using an automatic car wash, hold for more wash cycles. move the windscreen wiper stalk to position. This disables the Wagon Model windscreen wipers and/or rear Pull the lever toward you to spray...
Page 134: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Wiper Activated Headlights (Rear Washer): Push the windscreen wiper lever forward to This feature activates the headlights spray washer fluid on the rear and parking lights after the window. The lever returns to its windscreen wipers have been in use starting position when released.
Page 135: Compass
Instruments and Controls The headlights must be on to be Compass variance is the difference washed. If the headlights are off, between the earth's magnetic north only the windscreen is washed and true geographic north. If the when the washer button is pressed. compass is not set to the zone If the washer fluid is low, the where you live, the compass may...
Page 136 Instruments and Controls Compass Calibration move the magnetic item, then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the The compass can be manually compass. calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean To calibrate the compass, use the and safe location, such as an open following procedure: parking lot, where driving the Compass Calibration Procedure...
Page 137: Clock
Instruments and Controls 4. The DIC will display Clock Power Sockets CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN The analogue clock is on the Accessory power outlets can be CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in instrument panel above the radio. used to plug in electrical equipment, tight circles at less than 8 km/h The clock is not connected with any such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Page 138: Cigarette Lighter
5-10 Instruments and Controls Notice: Leaving electrical When adding electrical equipment, Cigarette Lighter equipment plugged in for an ensure that you follow the proper The vehicle may have a cigarette extended period of time while the installation instructions included with lighter.
Page 139: Ashtrays
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and The vehicle may have two function. Often gauges and warning removable ashtrays. One ashtray lights work together to indicate a Indicators can be placed into the instrument problem with the vehicle.
Page 140: Instrument Cluster
5-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster...
Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-13 CTS-V...
Page 142: Speedometer
5-14 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Trip Odometer The CTS-V tachometer has tracer lights that follow the movement of The speedometer shows the The trip odometer can record the the tachometer indicator. The tracer vehicle's speed in either kilometres number of kilometres or miles lights also flash when it is time to per hour (km/h) or miles per travelled for up to two trips.
Page 143: Boost Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-15 An arrow on the fuel gauge Boost Gauge Engine Speed Limiter indicates the side of the vehicle the This feature prevents the engine fuel door is on. speed from reaching an unsafe A message appears in the Driver level.
Page 144: Engine Oil Pressure
5-16 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure A reading outside the normal Engine Coolant operating range may be caused by Gauge Temperature Gauge a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Oil should be checked as soon as possible.
Page 145: Seat Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Seat Belt Reminders Passenger Seat Belt Reminder If the passenger safety belt is fastened, neither the chime nor the Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder light comes on. There is a passenger safety belt Light The front passenger safety belt reminder light near the passenger warning light and chime may turn on There is a driver safety belt...
Page 146: Passenger Airbag Status
5-18 Instruments and Controls If there is a problem with the airbag vehicle from a distance, you may system, a Driver Information Centre not see the system check. Then, (DIC) message may also come on. after several more seconds, the See Airbag System Messages on status indicator will light either the page 5 44.
Page 147: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Instruments and Controls 5-19 a check to show the light is working. Malfunction WARNING It should go out when the engine is Indicator Lamp started. If the airbag readiness light ever A computer system called OBD II If the light stays on, or comes on comes on and stays on, it means (On-Board Diagnostics-Second while driving, there may be a...
Page 148 5-20 Instruments and Controls Notice: If the vehicle is This light comes on during a continually driven with this light malfunction in one of two ways: on, the emission controls might Light Flashing: A misfire condition not work as well, the vehicle fuel has been detected.
Page 149 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Light On Steady: An emission or stumbling on acceleration. control system malfunction has These conditions might go away been detected on the vehicle. once the engine is warmed up. Diagnosis and service might be If one or more of these conditions required.
Page 150: Brake System Warning
5-22 Instruments and Controls The vehicle would be considered If the warning light comes on, there WARNING not ready for inspection. This is a brake problem. Have the brake can happen if the 12-volt battery system inspected immediately. The brake system might not be has recently been replaced or working properly if the brake run down.
Page 151: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Antilock Brake System brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning (ABS) Warning Light light is also on, the vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 22.
Page 152: Stabilitrak® Off Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls For the CTS-V, the tracer lights If the TCS is off, the system does If the light does not come on, have function as a performance up-shift not assist in controlling the vehicle. the vehicle serviced by your dealer. light.
Page 153: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Engine Coolant Tyre Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady Temperature Warning If the light flashes for about a minute Light and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle.
Page 154: Security Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle's security system, see Vehicle Alarm System on page 2 21. Main-Beam On Light The oil pressure light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the The security light should come on vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Page 155: Front Fog Lamp Light
Instruments and Controls 5-27 Front Fog Lamp Light For more information see Rear Fog Cruise Control Light Lamps on page 6 5. Lamps On Reminder The fog lamp light comes on when This light comes on whenever the the fog lamps are in use. cruise control is active.
Page 156: Information Displays Driver Information
5-28 Instruments and Controls Information Displays DIC Operation and Displays Vehicle Information Display Menu Items following for more information on these displays. Driver Information (Customisation): Press this Centre (DIC) button to scroll through each of the customisation features. See Vehicle The Driver Information Centre (DIC) gives you the status of many of your Personalisation on page 5 47 for...
Page 157 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Mileometer number but if you enter the freeway, Timer the number may change even This display shows the distance the This display can be used like a though you still have the same vehicle has been driven in either stopwatch.
Page 158 5-30 Instruments and Controls AVG (Average) Speed Vehicle Information Display The Oil Life must be reset after each oil change. It does not reset Menu Items This display shows the average itself. Avoid accidental resetting of speed of the vehicle in either (Vehicle Information): The the Oil Life system.
Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Parking Assist information button again until the Side Blind Zone Alert DIC displays Rear Tire kPa (PSI) If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic If your vehicle has the Side Blind Left ## Right ##. Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this this display allows the system to be display allows the system to be...
Page 160: Vehicle Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls Oil Pressure (CTS-V Only) Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and Charging Messages This display shows the oil pressure Messages displayed on the DIC in either kilopascals (kPa) or pounds indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE per square inch (psi).
Page 161: Brake System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-33 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 parking than 10 volts or the battery has...
Page 162 5-34 Instruments and Controls PRESS BRAKE TO START SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST be displayed for other brake system problems. Have the brake system ENGINE (AUTOMATIC This message displays if there is a serviced by your dealer as soon as TRANSMISSION ONLY) problem with the brake system.
Page 163: Compass Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Compass Messages Door Ajar Messages REAR ACCESS OPEN (Wagon) This message displays when the CALIBRATING DRIVE IN DRIVER DOOR OPEN tailgate is not closed completely. CIRCLES This message displays when the Make sure that the tailgate is closed driver door is not closed completely.
Page 164: Engine Cooling System
5-36 Instruments and Controls Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE Engine Oil Messages ENGINE Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Notice: If you drive the vehicle ENGINE HOT A/C (AIR When this message displays, it while the engine is overheating, CONDITIONING) OFF means that service is required for severe engine damage may the vehicle.
Page 165: Engine Power Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 oil is not low and this message Stop the vehicle immediately, as stays on, take the vehicle to your continues to be displayed, take the engine damage can result from dealer for service as soon as vehicle to your dealer for service.
Page 166: Key And Lock Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls Key and Lock Messages ELECTRONIC KEY NOT not carry the Keyless access transmitter in the same pocket or DETECTED ACCESSORY MODE ACTIVE bag as these devices. If the vehicle has the keyless If the vehicle has the keyless The vehicle is experiencing access system, this message access system, this message...
Page 167 Instruments and Controls 5-39 transmitter pocket with the get out of the vehicle and lock the MAXIMUM # ELECTRONIC buttons facing the front of the doors. If you do not have the KEYS LEARNED vehicle and then start the keyless access transmitter with you, If the vehicle has the keyless vehicle.
Page 168: Lamp Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls READY TO LEARN ROTATE CONTROL TO OFF AUTOMATIC LIGHT ELECTRONIC KEY # X POSITION CONTROL OFF If the vehicle has the keyless If the vehicle has the keyless This message displays when the access system, this message access system, this message automatic headlights are turned off.
Page 169: Ride Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-41 assist system. See Ultrasonic SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE The vehicle does not need service. Parking Assist on page 9 37 for For cleaning, see Exterior Care on ALERT SYSTEM more information. page 10 99. If this message appears, both SBZA PARKING ASSIST OFF displays will remain on indicating Ride Control System...
Page 170 5-42 Instruments and Controls To reset the warning message, turn SERVICE POWER STEERING your dealer as soon as possible. the ignition off and then back on See StabiliTrak® System on This message displays if a problem again after 30 seconds. If the page 9 33.
Page 171 Instruments and Controls 5-43 STABILITRAK automatically disabled. The TCS/ The message turns off as soon as StabiliTrak warning light on the the conditions that caused the COMPETITIVE MODE instrument cluster also comes on. message to be displayed are no This message displays when the longer present.
Page 172: Airbag System Messages
5-44 Instruments and Controls Airbag System Messages START ABORTED BY THEFT Have the climate control system serviced by your dealer if you notice DETERRENT SERVICE AIR BAG a drop in heating and air This message displays if there is a conditioning efficiency.
Page 173: Tyre Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-45 Tyre Messages TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE If a tyre pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you This message displays when the SERVICE TIRE MONITOR can. Inflate the tyres by adding air Tyre Pressure Monitor System SYSTEM until the tyre pressure is equal to the (TPMS) is re-learning the tyre...
Page 174: Transmission Messages
5-46 Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages SERVICE TRANSMISSION SPORT MODE This message displays when there This message displays when the DIFFERENTIAL HOT, REDUCE is a problem with the vehicle's vehicle is in sport mode. The SPEED (CTS-V ONLY) transmission. Have the vehicle transmission gear position will also This message displays and a chime serviced by your dealer.
Page 175: Vehicle Personalisation
Instruments and Controls 5-47 SPEED LIMITED TO Vehicle 2. Press the customisation button to enter the feature XXX KM/H (MPH) Personalisation settings menu. This message displays when the Vehicle customisation allows certain Feature Settings Menu Items vehicle speed is limited to 128 km/h features to be programmed for one (80 mph) because the vehicle The following are customisation...
Page 176 5-48 Instruments and Controls Press the customisation button until Japanese: All messages will Shift Out Of Park (default on the Display Language screen appear in Japanese. Automatic Transmission) appears on the DIC display. Press (Automatic Transmission Only): Russian: All messages will appear the set/reset button once to access The vehicle's doors automatically in Russian.
Page 177 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Press the customisation button until To select a setting, press the set/ for this feature. Then press the Auto Door Unlock appears on the reset button while the desired menu up/down button to scroll DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 178 5-50 Instruments and Controls Remote Door Unlock Feedback Lights Off: The exterior lights will Off: The exterior lamps will not not flash when you press the unlock turn on. This feature allows you to select the button on the transmitter. type of feedback you will receive 10 Seconds (default): The exterior when unlocking the vehicle with the...
Page 179 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Press the customisation button until No Change: No change will be No Change: The customisation Approach Lighting appears on the made to this feature. The current features will not be set to their DIC display. Press the set/reset setting will remain.
Page 180 5-52 Instruments and Controls For example, if there are two To select whether the horn sounds To select a setting, press the set/ keyless access transmitters in the or the lights flash when the vehicle reset button while the desired vehicle and one is removed, the is locked, see Remote Door Lock setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 181 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Press the customisation button until Chime Volume To select a setting, press the set/ Keyless Unlock appears on the DIC reset button while the desired This feature allows you to select the display. Press the set/reset button setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 182 5-54 Instruments and Controls Entry/Exit Recall Off (default): No Easy Entry will automatically recall Easy Entry will automatically automatic Entry/Exit Recall will the driver seat and outside mirror recall the driver seat, outside occur when entering or leaving the memory positions of the current mirrors, and steering column vehicle.
Page 183 Instruments and Controls 5-55 No Change: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following occurs: The vehicle is no longer in ON/RUN.
Page 184 5-56 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 185: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-6 Exterior Lamp Controls Reading Lamps ....6-6 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls .
Page 186: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting Headlamp Main/ Flash-to-Pass (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the Dipped-Beam Changer This feature allows the main-beam following: headlights to be used to signal the Push the turn indicator stalk away Sidemarker Lamps driver in front of you that you want from you to turn the main beams on.
Page 187 Lighting To turn off the automatic headlamp If the vehicle is started in a dark Lights On with Wipers system, turn the exterior lamps garage, the automatic headlamp If the windscreen wipers are switch to the off position and then system will come on immediately.
Page 188: Headlamp Levelling Control
Lighting the vehicle speed is greater than Hazard Lights Turn and Lane-Change 3 km/h (2 mph). AFL will not operate Signals when the transmission is in R (Reverse). AFL is not immediately operable after starting the vehicle; driving a short distance is required to calibrate the AFL.
Page 189: Front Fog Lamps
Lighting If after signalling a turn or lane Front Fog Lamps Rear Fog Lamps change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have any burned out bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse.
Page 190: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features The reading lamps are on the Instrument Panel Entry Lighting overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when any Illumination Control The headlamps, tail lamps, number door is opened. plate lamps, reversing lamps, dome The instrument panel brightness For manual operation, press the lamps, and most of the interior lights...
Page 191: Exit Lighting
Lighting Exit Lighting This feature can be changed. See Battery Load Vehicle Personalisation on Management The headlamps, tail lamps, parking page 5 47. lamps, reversing lamps, and number The vehicle has Electric Power plate lamps come on at night, or in Parade Dimming Management (EPM) that estimates areas with limited lighting, when the...
Page 192: Battery Power Protection
Lighting The battery can be discharged at Normally, these actions occur in about 20 minutes. To reset the idle if the electrical loads are very steps or levels, without being battery protection, all of the above high. This is true for all vehicles. noticeable.
Page 193: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker Infotainment Introduction adjustments and preset radio System stations. Infotainment For more information, see Defensive Read the following pages to Driving on page 9 2. become familiar with the audio Introduction Contact your dealer system's features.
Page 194: 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. Radio with CD...
Page 195 Infotainment System If the vehicle does not have this 3. To increase the highlighted To quickly adjust all tone and radio, it has a navigation radio setting, do one of the following: speaker controls to the middle system. See the Navigation System position, press the TUNE/TONE Turn the TUNE/TONE knob manual for more information on the...
Page 196 Infotainment System 4. To decrease the highlighted To choose an EQ setting: 3. Select the desired number of setting, do one of the following: favourites pages by pressing the 1. Press the TUNE/TONE knob. softkey below the displayed Turn the TUNE/TONE knob 2.
Page 197 Infotainment System 3. Press the softkey under the When turned on, AudioPilot At higher volume settings, where AUTO VOL tab on the radio continuously adjusts the audio the music is much louder than the display. system equalisation, to compensate background noise, there may be for background noise.
Page 198: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System Radio The radio only tunes to stations with Selecting a Station a strong signal that are in the Seek Tuning selected band. AM-FM Radio If the radio station is not known: FAV: Press to change the Control Buttons favourites page.
Page 199 Infotainment System Station List tabs on the display and by using the To set up the number of favourites radio favourites page button (FAV pages: Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to button). Press the FAV button to go display the station list. To create a 1.
Page 200: Radio Reception
Infotainment System Radio Reception Press (play/pause) to pause On FM or AM, press the the radio. The radio display will FWD button multiple times to Frequency interference and static show the Time Shift buffer status rewind or fast forward. Each press can occur during normal radio bar.
Page 201: Backglass Aerial
Infotainment System If attaching a mobile phone aerial to Audio Players the glass, attach it between the grid The range for most AM stations is lines. CD Player greater than for FM, especially at Using a razor blade or night. The longer range can cause The infotainment system's CD sharp object to clear the inside station frequencies to interfere with...
Page 202 7-10 Infotainment System Do not touch the bottom side of a If a label is added to a (Play/Pause): Press to pause disc while handling it; this could CD, more than one CD is inserted and restart CD playback. damage the surface. Pick up discs into the slot at a time, or an REV (Fast Reverse): Press by grasping the outer edges or the...
Page 203 Infotainment System 7-11 Playing a CD Fast Forward and Rewind Disc Messages REV (Fast Reverse): Press DISC ERROR: If this message Selecting a CD Track and hold to reverse playback quickly displays and/or the disc ejects, it Tracks can be selected using the within a track.
Page 204: Mp3
7-12 Infotainment System Create a folder structure that If the disc is not playing correctly, for The files can be recorded with the makes it easy to find songs any other reason, try a known following fixed bit rates: 32 kbps, while driving.
Page 205 Infotainment System 7-13 Finalise the audio disc before Root Directory No Folder burning it. Adding music to an The root directory of the CD-R or When the CD contains only existing disc can cause the disc CD-RW is treated as a folder. If the compressed files, the files are under not to function.
Page 206 7-14 Infotainment System 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 contained in the Tracks can be changed by pressing CD-RW play in the following order: ID3 tag displays.
Page 207 Infotainment System 7-15 Folders To use the seek buttons: Fast Forward and Rewind Artists REV (Fast Reverse): Press Press the SEEK button to go to and hold to reverse playback quickly Albums the start of the current track, if more within a track.
Page 208: Hard Drive Device (Hdd)
7-16 Infotainment System Press the second softkey under The last radio station that was on Ejecting a CD or Turning Off the the display to go to the middle begins playing and a status bar Vehicle While Recording section of the list. appears on the top of the display If the CD is ejected or the vehicle is when the recording process starts.
Page 209 Infotainment System 7-17 HDD and store the content using Occasionally, the radio may find iPods) while it is playing. The radio song, artist, album, and genre more than one match in the has the option to record the current information. Gracenote Database for an audio track playing or all tracks from the CD that has been recorded.
Page 210 7-18 Infotainment System USB Host Support Mode When Displayed The USB connector uses the USB System is randomly playing back all HDD standards, 1.1 and 2.0. Shuffle content. USB Supported Devices System is playing back content by a selected Artist USB Flash Drives artist in alphabetical order.
Page 211 Infotainment System 7-19 Quick Jump playlists to display a list of songs Select the HDD Menu category to that have been added to that display the available items in each To scroll up or down the list of favourite playlist. Select a song from individual category, then select an Artists, Albums, or Song Titles, the list to begin playback of that...
Page 212 7-20 Infotainment System Favourites can be saved by pressing and holding the softkey under the bar. The status bar shows the favourites selection. Store favourites according to the following table: amount of content stored in the buffer and the current pause point. Favourites Action on Press-and-Hold To resume playback from the...
Page 213: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-21 When the radio station is changed, vehicle. This is not an audio output; VOL/ (Volume/Power): Turn the buffer is cleared and do not plug headphones into the clockwise or anticlockwise to automatically restarted for the auxiliary input jack. increase or decrease the volume of current station.
Page 214 7-22 Infotainment System *For proper operation, make sure is on and the USB connection Use a standard 3.5 mm (1/8 in) the iPod has the latest firmware works, a GM logo may appear on stereo cable to connect an older from Apple®.
Page 215: Trademarks And License Agreements
Infotainment System 7-23 Use the MENU/SELECT knob to Trademarks and bring up the iPod Menu and select License Agreements Songs, Artists, Albums, Playlists, and Audio Books to play from the iPod. Disconnecting an iPod Gracenote® is a registered To properly dismount the iPod USB trademark of Gracenote, Inc.
Page 216 7-24 Infotainment System "Made for iPod" and "Made for iPhone" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.
Page 217: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with System ..... . 8-1 this system.
Page 218 Climate Controls 11. Outside Air is available. The system starts PASS (Passenger Climate by blowing air at the floor but Control): Press to set a different 12. Rear Window Demister can automatically change modes temperature for the passenger. Automatic Operation as the vehicle warms up to Then adjust the passenger maintain the chosen temperature...
Page 219 Climate Controls If the airflow seems low when the This mode can also cause the fan (Floor): Air is directed to the fan speed is at the highest setting, speed and air temperature to floor outlets, with some air directed the passenger compartment air filter increase.
Page 220 Climate Controls Recirculation is not available in the This may damage the rear (Rear Window Demister): defrost mode and automatically window demister grid and affect Press to turn the rear window turns off 10 minutes after demist is the radio's ability to pick up demister on or off.
Page 221 Climate Controls When the ignition is turned to ON/ Air Quality Sensor RUN, the climate control system For vehicles with an air quality returns to the settings used before sensor, the climate control system the vehicle was last turned off. The adjusts to limit some exhaust fumes heated seats will turn off, from being drawn inside your...
Page 222: Air Vents
Climate Controls Air Vents Maintenance Use the air outlets in the centre and Passenger Compartment on the side of the instrument panel Air Filter to direct the airflow. Use the thumbwheels near the air outlets to The passenger compartment air open or close off the airflow.
Page 223 Climate Controls 3. Open the bonnet to access the engine compartment. See Bonnet on page 10 4 for more information. 4. Remove the three screws that hold the screen in place and lift off the screen by lifting and sliding it toward the centre of the vehicle.
Page 224 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 225: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-18 Ride Control Systems Shifting out of Park ..9-19 Traction Control Operating Parking (Manual Gearbox) .
Page 226: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Towing Driving Information Braking General Towing Braking action involves perception Information ....9-47 Defensive Driving time and reaction time. Deciding to Driving Characteristics and push the brake pedal is perception Towing Tips .
Page 227: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine stops, there will be Bend Tips Off-Road Recovery some power brake assist but it will Take bends at a reasonable be used when the brake is applied. speed. Once the power assist is used up, it Reduce speed before entering can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.
Page 228: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating 3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help straight down the roadway. these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. Ease your foot off the Loss of Control Competitive Driving accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the...
Page 229: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating upper mark that shows the proper Driving on Wet Roads WARNING (Continued) operating range on the engine oil Rain and wet roads can reduce dipstick. Flowing or rushing water creates vehicle traction and affect your For competitive driving, it is strong forces.
Page 230: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Keep your eyes moving - scan Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) the road ahead and to the sides. Besides slowing down, other wet Check the rearview mirror and weather driving tips include: none going down a hill. You could vehicle instruments often.
Page 231: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Stay in your own lane. Do not Drive with caution, whatever the Turn off cruise control on slippery swing wide or cut across the condition. Accelerate gently so surfaces. centre of the road. Drive at traction is not lost. Accelerating too Blizzard Conditions speeds that let you stay in your quickly causes the wheels to spin...
Page 232 Driving and Operating the vehicle and to signal for help WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) with the headlamps. Do this as little as possible to save fuel. If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine If the Vehicle Is Stuck Clear away snow from around Exhaust on page 9 20.
Page 233: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits This label is located near the it Out door lock mechanism on the Tyre and Loading Information rear frame of the left front door. Turn the steering wheel left and Label The Tyre and Loading right to clear the area around the...
Page 234 9-10 Driving and Operating the weight of the vehicle, all Maximum Front and Rear Axle WARNING Weights occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for the The label also shows the Things inside the vehicle can vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight maximum weight the front axle strike and injure people in a Rating (GAWR) for either the...
Page 235: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-11 Starting and manual gearbox, shift to the next WARNING (Continued) lower gear. This rule applies at Operating all times, not just during the running-in period. Secure loose items in the New Vehicle Run-In vehicle. Do not participate in track events, sport driving schools, Do not leave a seat folded Follow these recommended...
Page 236: Ignition Positions
9-12 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions (Key key is all the way in. If it is and The ignition switch can bind in the you have a manual gearbox LOCK/OFF position with the wheels Access) vehicle, turn the steering wheel turned off centre.
Page 237 Driving and Operating 9-13 4. Apply the parking brake. See 3 (ON/RUN): This position is for A warning tone will sound when the Parking Brake (Electric) on driving. It is the position the ignition driver door is opened, the ignition is page 9 29 or Parking Brake switch returns to after the engine in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF...
Page 238: Ignition Positions
9-14 Driving and Operating The key lock release is always The ignition control knob cannot be functional except in the case of an removed from the vehicle. The uncharged or low voltage (less than keyless access transmitter must be 9-volt) battery. If the vehicle has an inside the vehicle to start the uncharged battery or a battery with engine.
Page 239: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-15 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift 2 (ACC/ACCESSORY): This The battery could be drained if you to P (Park) with an automatic position allows you to use things leave the ignition in the ACC/ transmission or Neutral with a like the radio and the windscreen ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position manual gearbox.
Page 240 9-16 Driving and Operating Automatic Transmission If the battery in the keyless access Starting Procedure transmitter needs replacing, the DIC Move the shift lever to P (Park) or 1. With your foot off the accelerator displays REPLACE BATTERY IN N (Neutral). The engine will not start pedal, turn the ignition key to REMOTE KEY.
Page 241: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-17 START for many seconds, Notice: Cranking the engine for This clears the extra petrol from cranking will be stopped after long periods of time, by returning the engine. Do not race the 15 seconds to prevent cranking the key to the START position engine immediately after starting motor damage.
Page 242: Shifting Into Park
9-18 Driving and Operating Power to the audio system will work 3. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. WARNING (Continued) up to 10 minutes or until the driver 4. For vehicles with key access, door is opened. Power to the remove the key and take it with Do not leave the vehicle when the windows or sunroof will work up to you.
Page 243: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-19 Torque Lock (Automatic Shifting out of Park To shift out of P (Park): Transmission) 1. Apply the brake pedal. This vehicle is equipped with an Torque lock is when the weight of electronic shift lock release system. 2.
Page 244: Parking Over Things
9-20 Driving and Operating For vehicles with the key access Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) ignition, turn the ignition key to OFF/ LOCK and remove the key. See There are holes or openings WARNING Ignition Positions (Key Access) on in the vehicle body from page 9 12 or Ignition Positions damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon...
Page 245: Running The Vehicle While
Driving and Operating 9-21 Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING While Parked Transmission It is dangerous to get out of the It is better not to park with the The shift lever is on the centre vehicle if the shift lever is not fully engine running.
Page 246 9-22 Driving and Operating Make sure the shift lever is fully in At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse) Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or P (Park) before starting the engine. can be used to rock the vehicle N (Neutral) with the engine The vehicle has an electronic shift back and forth to get out of snow, running at high speed may...
Page 247: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-23 Downshifting the transmission in Manual Mode The vehicle will be in sport mode slippery road conditions could result and will shift automatically if the Driver Shift Control (DSC) or in skidding; see Skidding under gear shift lever is not moved Loss of Control on page 9 4 Tap Shift forward or rearward.
Page 248 9-24 Driving and Operating 2. Tap the left control to downshift and the right control to upshift. 3. To return to sport mode, hold the right upshift control briefly, or hold the gear shift lever forward briefly, or return the shift lever to D (Drive).
Page 249: Manual Gearbox
Driving and Operating 9-25 While using the DSC feature, the While in the DSC mode, the CTS Manual Gearbox vehicle will have firmer, quicker automatic transmission will If the vehicle has a manual gearbox, shifting. You can use this for sport automatically downshift when the the gear lever is located on the driving or when climbing or...
Page 250 9-26 Driving and Operating Shift into 1 (First) when you are R (Reverse): To back up, press downshifting, you could damage going less than 64 km/h (40 mph). down the clutch pedal, completely the engine, clutch, driveshaft or After a complete stop, if it is hard to stop the vehicle and shift into the transmission.
Page 251: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating 9-27 When this light comes on, you can Drive Systems Brakes shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake allow. For the best fuel economy, System (ABS) accelerate slowly and shift when the Vehicles with this feature always light comes on.
Page 252: Parking Brake (Manual)
9-28 Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake (Manual) becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses that the wheels...
Page 253: Parking Brake (Electric)
Driving and Operating 9-29 A warning chime will sound if the WARNING (Continued) parking brake is set, the ignition is on and the vehicle begins to move. accelerator pedal until you are To stop the chime, fully release the ready to release the parking parking brake.
Page 254 9-30 Driving and Operating draining the battery, do not operate flashing. See your dealer. See attempt to apply it again. If this light the EPB too often without the Brake System Warning Light on continues to flash, do not drive the engine running.
Page 255: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating 9-31 chime will sound, and the DIC Automatic EPB Release Brake Assist message STEP ON BRAKE TO (Except CTS-V) The EPB will automatically release if RELEASE PARK BRAKE will be the vehicle is running, placed into displayed. The EPB is released This vehicle has a brake assist gear and an attempt is made to when the BRAKE light is off and the...
Page 256: Ride Control Systems Traction Control
9-32 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started. To limit wheel spin, especially in Traction Control slippery road conditions, the system System (TCS) should always be left on but it may be necessary to turn the system off The vehicle has a Traction Control if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud The TCS/StabiliTrak light flashes...
Page 257: Stabilitrak® System
Driving and Operating 9-33 Press and release the TCS/ StabiliTrak activates when the If there is a problem detected StabiliTrak button and the traction system senses a discrepancy with StabiliTrak, SERVICE control system will turn off and between the intended path and the STABILITRAK displays on the TRACTION CONTROL OFF will be direction the vehicle is actually...
Page 258: Competitive Driving Mode
9-34 Driving and Operating the StabiliTrak Competitive Mode, Magnetic Ride Control the StabiliTrak Off light comes on, With this feature on the CTS-V, the TCS does not limit wheel spin, and Magnetic Ride Control system more effort is required to turn the adjusts the ride of the vehicle to steering wheel.
Page 259: Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-35 The Driver Information Centre (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 260 9-36 Driving and Operating To increase vehicle speed in +RES (Resume/Accelerate): 4. Take your foot off the small amounts, press the +RES Press briefly to make the vehicle accelerator. button. Each time this is done, resume to a previously set speed, Resuming a Set Speed the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h or press and hold to accelerate.
Page 261: Object Detection Systems
Driving and Operating 9-37 Using Cruise Control on Hills Ending Cruise Control Object Detection How well the cruise control works There are four ways to end cruise Systems on hills depends upon the vehicle control: speed, load and the steepness of Step lightly on the brake pedal Ultrasonic Parking Assist the hills.
Page 262 9-38 Driving and Operating (8 ft) of the rear bumper. This PARK ASSIST BLOCKED SEE WARNING (Continued) distance may be less during warmer OWNER'S MANUAL: If the URPA or humid weather. system does not activate due to a damage, even with URPA, always temporary condition, this message Turning the System On and Off check the area around the vehicle...
Page 263: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating 9-39 cycle. Once the object is SBZA Detection Zones WARNING removed, URPA will return to The SBZA sensor covers a zone of normal operation. approximately one lane over from SBZA does not detect vehicles both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m A tow bar is attached to the rapidly approaching outside of the (11 ft).
Page 264 9-40 Driving and Operating When the vehicle is started, both If the SBZA is disabled by the SBZA does not operate when the outside mirror displays will briefly driver, the SBZA mirror displays will left or right corners of the rear come on to indicate that the system not light up during normal driving.
Page 265: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 9-41 SBZA Messages continued driving, the system needs WARNING (Continued) service. Take the vehicle to your The following messages may dealer. appear on the infotainment display: screen, during longer, higher speed reversing manoeuvres, SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT Rear Vision or where there could be cross SYSTEM OFF: This message...
Page 266 9-42 Driving and Operating The delay after shifting out of Rear Vision Camera Location vehicle orientation or road R (Reverse) is approximately conditions. The distance of the five seconds. The delay can be image that appears on the screen cancelled by performing one of the differs from the actual distance.
Page 267: Recommended Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-43 Ice, snow, mud, or anything else Fuel builds up on the camera lens. Clean the lens, rinse it with Use of the recommended fuel is an water, and wipe it with a soft important part of the proper cloth.
Page 268: Fuel Additives
9-44 Driving and Operating If the vehicle has the 6.2L V8 engine keep fuel injectors and intake valves Some petrols can contain an (VIN Code P), use premium clean. To make up for this lack of octane-enhancing additive called unleaded petrol with a posted detergency, it is recommended that methylcyclopentadienyl manganese octane rating or RON of 98 or...
Page 269 Driving and Operating 9-45 If the fuel cap is not installed WARNING (Continued) properly, a message will appear on the Driver Information Centre Turn off the engine when display. See Fuel System Messages refuelling. on page 5 37. Keep sparks, flames, and When reinstalling the cap, turn it smoking materials away clockwise until it clicks once,...
Page 270: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
9-46 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING WARNING (Continued) Container If a fire starts while you are Place the nozzle inside the fill refuelling, do not remove the opening of the container WARNING nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by before dispensing fuel, and Filling a portable fuel container shutting off the pump or by...
Page 271: Towing
Driving and Operating 9-47 Do not tow a trailer during the Towing WARNING (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the engine, axle or General Towing When towing a trailer: other parts. Information Do not drive with the tailgate, Then, during the first 800 km boot/hatch, or rear-most (500 mi) trailer towing, do not...
Page 272 9-48 Driving and Operating Before starting, check all trailer hitch This can help to avoid situations When turning with a trailer, make parts and attachments, safety that require heavy braking and wider turns than normal so the chains, electrical connectors, lamps, sudden turns.
Page 273 Driving and Operating 9-49 transmission is not shifted down, the Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then brakes might have to be used so apply the parking brake and shift much that they would get hot and no into P (Park) for vehicles with an WARNING longer work well.
Page 274 9-50 Driving and Operating Maintenance When Trailer Trailer Towing (Except Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the Towing CTS-V and Coupe) tow vehicle and it has all the The vehicle needs service more required trailering equipment. The Before pulling a trailer, there are often when pulling a trailer.
Page 275: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-51 Will any holes be made in the the GVW because the vehicle will Total Weight on Your Vehicle's body of the vehicle when the be carrying that weight, too. See Tyres trailer hitch is installed? If so, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 9.
Page 276: Conversions And Add-Ons
9-52 Driving and Operating Trailer Brakes Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the Does the trailer have its own Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. brakes? Be sure to read and follow The vehicle has an airbag system. the instructions for the trailer brakes Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything...
Page 277 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Washer Fluid ....10-23 Number Plate Lamp (Coupe Brakes ..... 10-24 and Sedan) .
Page 278 10-2 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Tyre Inspection ... . . 10-67 Storing the Tyre Sealant and Block (CTS-V Coupe and Tyre Rotation ....10-67 Compressor Kit Sedan) .
Page 279: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 General Information Damage to vehicle components Vehicle Checks resulting from modifications or the For service and parts needs, visit installation or use of non-GM Doing Your Own your dealer. You will receive certified parts, including control Service Work genuine parts and trained and module or software modifications, is supported service people.
Page 280: Bonnet
10-4 Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Bonnet Before attempting to do your own To open the bonnet: service work, see Airbag System Check on page 3 32. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.
Page 281 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview CTS 3.6L V6 Engine Shown, 3.0L V6 Engine Similar...
Page 282: Engine Compartment
10-6 Vehicle Care 1. Windscreen Washer Fluid 4. Remote Negative (-) Terminal. 10. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir (If Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on See Jump Starting on Equipped) (Not Shown). See page 10 23. page 10 93. Hydraulic Clutch on page 10 12. 5.
Page 283 Vehicle Care 10-7 CTS-V 6.2L V8 Engine...
Page 284: Engine Cover
10-8 Vehicle Care 1. Windscreen Washer Fluid 7. Passenger Compartment Air Engine Cover Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on Filter on page 8 6. Engine Cover (CTS) page 10 23. 8. Intercooler System Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on 2. Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS V Estate) on page 10 16.
Page 285: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-9 3. Pull the engine cover (2) forward To remove: Engine Oil to slide the rear tabs (3) out from The engine cover consists of two To ensure proper engine under the retainers. pieces. Only the larger front piece performance and long life, careful 4.
Page 286 10-10 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it be damaged. You should drain with a paper towel or cloth, then out the excess oil or limit driving It is a good idea to check the engine push it back in all the way.
Page 287: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-11 certification mark indicates that the specification. See Specification containing used engine oil. See the oil has been approved to the dexos2 earlier in this section for more manufacturer's warnings about the specification. information. use and disposal of oil products. Notice: Failure to use the Used oil can be a threat to the Engine Oil Additives/Engine...
Page 288: Automatic Transmission
10-12 Vehicle Care When the system has calculated After you change the oil, the oil life Change the fluid and filter at the that oil life has been diminished, it monitor will need to be reset. See intervals listed in Scheduled indicates that an oil change is your dealer for service.
Page 289: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 10-13 a leak. A fluid loss in this system How to Check and Add Fluid When to Inspect the Engine Air could indicate a problem. Have the Cleaner/Filter Visually check the clutch fluid system inspected and repaired. reservoir to make sure the fluid level Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the is at the MIN (minimum) line on the When to Check and What...
Page 290 10-14 Vehicle Care To inspect or replace the engine air 5. Remove the hose from the air cleaner/filter: cleaner housing mounting arm. Move the hose aside. 1. Turn the ignition off. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the air box. 4.
Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-15 4. Install the air cleaner housing cover screws. 5. Install the hose to the air cleaner housing mounting arm. The hose must be routed correctly. 6. Install the air cleaner outlet duct to the air cleaner housing. 7.
Page 292: Cooling System
10-16 Vehicle Care Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is 2. Coolant Surge Tank and Notice: Using coolant other than off, dirt can easily get into the Pressure Cap DEX-COOL® can cause engine, which could damage it. premature engine, heater core, Always have the air cleaner/filter or radiator corrosion.
Page 293 Vehicle Care 10-17 What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, covered by the warranty. Use only drinkable water and DEX-COOL the proper mixture of engine coolant. If using this mixture, coolant for the cooling system. WARNING nothing else needs to be added. See Recommended Fluids and This mixture: Lubricants on page 11 5.
Page 294 10-18 Vehicle Care Check to see if coolant is visible in How to Add Coolant to the WARNING (Continued) the surge tank. If the coolant inside Surge Tank the surge tank is boiling, do not do cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling anything else until it cools down.
Page 295 Vehicle Care 10-19 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be the proper mixture, to slightly sure the pressure cap is above the FROID/FULL COLD hand-tight and fully seated. line on the side of the coolant Notice: If the pressure cap is not surge tank.
Page 296 10-20 Vehicle Care On the coolant fill neck, there is a Adding Coolant to the 2. Keep turning the pressure cap cold fill region between the two slowly and remove it. Intercooler System horizontal lines shown. Coolant (CTS-V) 3. Add the proper DEX-COOL Check to see if coolant is visible in coolant mixture to the fill neck the coolant fill neck.
Page 297: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 10-21 Notice: If the pressure cap is not If the decision is made to lift the If Steam is Coming from the tightly installed, coolant loss and bonnet, make sure the vehicle is Engine Compartment possible engine damage may parked on a level surface.
Page 298: Overheated Engine
10-22 Vehicle Care If No Steam is Coming from 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine Overheated Engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. the Engine Compartment Protection If it is safe to do so, pull off the If an engine overheat warning is Operating Mode road, shift to P (Park) or displayed but no steam can be seen...
Page 299: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-23 When to Check Power Steering The level should be between the when the fluid level is low. See HOT and COLD marks. If necessary, Washer Fluid Messages on Fluid add only enough fluid to bring the page 5 47. It is not necessary to regularly level between the marks.
Page 300: Brakes
10-24 Vehicle Care Fill the washer fluid tank only Brake linings should always be WARNING three-quarters full when it is replaced as complete axle sets. very cold. This allows for Brake Pedal Travel The brake wear warning sound fluid expansion if freezing means that soon the brakes will occurs, which could damage See your dealer if the brake pedal...
Page 301: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-25 installing disc brake pads that are There are only two reasons why the WARNING wrong for the vehicle, can change brake fluid level in the reservoir the balance between the front and might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it rear brakes - for the worse.
Page 302: Battery
10-26 Vehicle Care spill brake fluid on the WARNING WARNING vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately. With the wrong kind of fluid in the Batteries should not be disposed brake hydraulic system, the of with regular refuse. Make sure WARNING brakes might not work well.
Page 303: All-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Care 10-27 Vehicle Storage WARNING WARNING (Continued) Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (-) cable from the Do not use a match or flame near Battery posts, terminals and battery to keep the battery from a vehicle's battery. If you need related accessories contain lead running down.
Page 304: Starter Switch Check
10-28 Vehicle Care How to Check Lubricant What to Use 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. Refer to the Scheduled See Parking Brake (Electric) on Maintenance on page 11 1 to page 9 29 or Parking Brake determine what kind of lubricant to (Manual) on page 9 28.
Page 305: Park Brake And P (Park)
Vehicle Care 10-29 Automatic Transmission regular brake, try to move the Park Brake and P (Park) gear lever out of P (Park) with Shift Lock Control Mechanism Check normal effort. If the shift lever Function Check moves out of P (Park), contact WARNING your dealer for service.
Page 306: Wiper Blade Replacement
10-30 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) 2. Turn on the windscreen wipers 5. Pull the wiper blade assembly mechanism's holding ability: and turn them off again when down far enough to release it With the engine running, shift to the wipers are in the out-wipe from the J-hooked end of the P (Park).
Page 307 Vehicle Care 10-31 To remove the cover: 1. Slide a plastic tool under the 2. Push the release lever (2) to cover and push upward to disengage the hook and push unsnap. the wiper arm (1) out of the blade assembly (3). 2.
Page 308: Headlamp Aiming
10-32 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Headlamp alignment has been For the proper type of replacement preset and should need no further bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on WARNING adjustment. page 10 35. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, For any bulb-changing procedure The dipped beam high intensity the headlamp alignment may be...
Page 309: Fog Lamps
Vehicle Care 10-33 Fog Lamps 5. Pull the old bulb from the lamp 3. Remove the lamp assembly from housing keeping the bulb the wing. straight as you pull it out. 4. Turn the bulb socket 6. Install a new bulb. anticlockwise to remove it and replace the bulb.
Page 310: Number Plate Lamp
10-34 Vehicle Care Number Plate Lamp Number Plate Lamp (Coupe and Sedan) (Wagon) To replace one of these bulbs: To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the tailgate. See Tailgate on page 2 19. 1. Push tab to remove the number plate lamp.
Page 311: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care 10-35 8. Push on the lamp side opposite Electrical System Headlamp Wiring the clip until the lamp assembly An electrical overload may cause snaps into place. Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. Have the Overload Replacement Bulbs headlamp wiring checked right away...
Page 312: Fuses And Circuit
10-36 Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit To identify and check fuses, circuit breakers, and relays, see Engine Breakers Compartment Fuse Block (CTS V Estate) on page 10 47 or Engine The wiring circuits in the vehicle are Compartment Fuse Block (CTS protected from short circuits by a Coupe and Sedan) on page 10 36 combination of fuses and circuit...
Page 313 Vehicle Care 10-37 Mini-Fuses Usage Body Control Module 4 Navigation Motor All-Wheel Drive Transmission Control Module Battery Horn Left Dipped-Beam Headlamp (Domestic Non-HID Only) Pedestrian Protection System (Export Only) Mini-Fuses Usage Mini-Fuses Usage Body Control Body Control Not Used Module 3 Module 1 Antilock Braking Body Control...
Page 314 10-38 Vehicle Care Mini-Fuses Usage Mini-Fuses Usage Mini-Fuses Usage Instrument Panel Right Dipped-Beam Engine Control Headlamp Module Ignition, Auxiliary Power (Domestic Transmission Outlet Non-HID Only) Control Module Air Quality Sensor, Ignition Air Conditioning Inside Rear View Power Moding Mirror, Rear Compressor Clutch (Immobiliser Camera...
Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-39 Mini-Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Relays Usage Fuses Horn Transmission Output Speed Not Used Headlamp Washer Sensor, Brake Electric Parking (HID Only) Vacuum Relay Brake Cooling Fan (Series/ Spare Not Used Parallel) Spare Not Used Air Conditioning Spare Compressor Clutch Blower Motor Spare...
Page 316: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
10-40 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Notice: Spilling liquid on any Relays Usage electrical component on the Fuse Block (CTS V Coupe Main-Beam vehicle may damage it. Always and Sedan) Headlamps keep the covers on any electrical component. This fuse block is on the left-hand Daytime Running Lamps (Non-HID), side of the engine compartment.
Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-41 Mini-Fuses Usage Body Control Module 4 Navigation Motor Not Used Transmission Control Module Battery Horn Not Used Pedestrian Protection System (Export Only) Body Control Module 3 Mini-Fuses Usage Mini-Fuses Usage Body Control Body Control Not Used Module 2 Module 1 Antilock Braking Headlamp Washer...
Page 318 10-42 Vehicle Care Mini-Fuses Usage Mini-Fuses Usage Mini-Fuses Usage Windscreen Wipers Body Control Left Daytime Running Module 6, Body Right Dipped-Beam Lamps (HID) Control Module 7 (HID Only) Left Main-Beam Emissions 1 Left Dipped-Beam Headlamp (HID Only) Even Ignition Coils Right Main-Beam Right Daytime Odd Ignition Coils...
Page 319: Engine Compartment Fuse
Vehicle Care 10-43 J-Case Usage Relays Usage Relays Usage Fuses Front Fog Lamps Cooling Fan 2 Cooling Fan 2 (HID Only) Cooling Fan 1 Cooling Fan 1 Main-Beam Starter Headlamps Starter Rear Window Dipped-Beam Not Used Demister Headlamps (HID) Antilock Brake Instrument Panel Not Used System Motor...
Page 320 10-44 Vehicle Care Lift the fuse block cover to access the fuses. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown. Notice: Spilling liquid on any Mini-Fuses Usage Mini-Fuses Usage electrical component on the Body Control vehicle may damage it.
Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-45 Mini-Fuses Usage Mini-Fuses Usage Mini-Fuses Usage Engine Control Body Control Right Dipped-Beam Module 4 Headlamp Module Ignition, (Domestic Transmission Navigation Motor Control Module Non-HID Only) All-Wheel Drive Ignition Air Conditioning Transmission Compressor Clutch Power Moding Control Module (Immobiliser Dipped-Beam Battery...
Page 322 10-46 Vehicle Care Mini-Fuses Usage Mini-Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Instrument Panel Transmission Auxiliary Power Output Speed Not Used Outlet Sensor, Brake Electric Parking Vacuum Relay Air Quality Sensor, Brake Inside Rear View Spare Not Used Mirror, Rear Spare Not Used Camera Spare Blower Motor...
Page 323 Vehicle Care 10-47 Relays Usage Relays Usage Horn Daytime Running Lamps (Non-HID), Headlamp Washer Dipped-Beam (HID Only) Headlamps (HID) Cooling Fan (Series/ Not Used Parallel) Main Ignition Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Windscreen Wipers Not Used Powertrain Right Daytime Windscreen Wipers Lift the fuse block cover to access Running Lamp, High Speed...
Page 324 10-48 Vehicle Care Mini-Fuses Usage Body Control Module 4 Navigation Motor Not Used Transmission Control Module Battery Horn Not Used Pedestrian Protection System (Export Only) Body Control Module 3 Mini-Fuses Usage Mini-Fuses Usage Body Control Body Control Not Used Module 2 Module 1 Antilock Braking Headlamp Washer...
Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-49 Mini-Fuses Usage Mini-Fuses Usage Mini-Fuses Usage Right Dipped-Beam Emissions 1 Left Daytime Running (HID Only) Even Ignition Coils Lamp (HID) Left Dipped-Beam Odd Ignition Coils Left Main-Beam (HID Only) Emissions 2 Headlamp Right Daytime Engine Control Right Main-Beam Running Lamp Module Headlamp...
Page 326 10-50 Vehicle Care J-Case Usage Relays Usage Relays Usage Fuses Dipped-Beam Rear Window Not Used Demister Headlamps (HID) Antilock Brake Instrument Panel Not Used System Motor Auxiliary Power Main Ignition Outlet Not Used Windscreen Wipers Horn Electric Parking Powertrain Brake Headlamp Washer Windscreen Wipers (HID Only)
Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-51 Relays Usage Saloon Boot Release/Coupe Rear Fog (Export Only) Side Marker Lamps Left Position Lamps Mini-Fuses Usage Right Position Lamp Left Position Lamp Door Lock Console/Auxiliary Power Outlet Rear Fog/Export Relays Usage Relays Usage Body Control Right Position Lamp Stop Lamps Module (Export Only)
Page 328 10-52 Vehicle Care Mini-Fuses Usage Mini-Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breakers Theft Deterrent Right Position Lamp (Export Only) System/Universal Left Rear Window Garage Door Switch Regulated Voltage Opener Control Sensor Right Rear Window Memory Seat Switch Audio System Module (Radio) Rear Compartment Fuse Passenger Door Airbag System Block (CTS-V Coupe and...
Page 329 Vehicle Care 10-53 Relays Usage Saloon Boot Release/Coupe Rear Fog (Export Only) Side Marker Lamps Left Position Lamps Mini-Fuses Usage Right Position Lamp Left Position Lamp Door Lock Console/Auxiliary Power Outlet Rear Fog/Export Relays Usage Relays Usage Body Control Right Position Lamp Stop Lamps Module (Export Only)
Page 330: Rear Compartment Fuse
10-54 Vehicle Care Mini-Fuses Usage Mini-Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breakers Right Position Lamp Theft Deterrent (Export Only) System/Universal Left Rear Window Garage Door Switch Regulated Voltage Opener Control Sensor Right Rear Window Memory Seat Switch Audio System Module (Radio) Rear Compartment Fuse Passenger Door Airbag System Block (CTS Wagon)
Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-55 Relays Usage Side Marker Lamps Left Position Lamps Mini-Fuses Usage Right Position Lamp Left Position Lamp Door Lock Console/Auxiliary Power Outlet Rear Fog/Export Body Control Module (Export Only) Rear Windscreen Relays Usage Relays Usage Wiper/Washer Right Position Lamp Stop Lamps Windscreen (Export Only)
Page 332: Block (Cts V Estate)
10-56 Vehicle Care Mini-Fuses Usage Mini-Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breakers Theft Deterrent Regulated Voltage Control Sensor System/Universal Left Rear Window Garage Door Switch Audio System Opener (Radio) Right Rear Window Memory Seat Switch Airbag System Module Remote Keyless Rear Compartment Fuse Passenger Door Entry/PASS-Key®...
Page 333 Vehicle Care 10-57 Relays Usage Side Marker Lamps Left Position Lamps Mini-Fuses Usage Right Position Lamp Left Position Lamp Door Lock Console/Auxiliary Power Outlet Rear Fog/Export Body Control Module (Export Only) Rear Windscreen Relays Usage Relays Usage Wiper/Washer Right Position Lamp Stop Lamps Windscreen (Export Only)
Page 334 10-58 Vehicle Care Mini-Fuses Usage Mini-Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breakers Rear Differential Regulated Voltage Control Sensor Cooling Pump Driver Power Seat Switch Audio System Stop Lamps (Radio) (Export Only) Passenger Power Seat Switch Airbag System Theft Deterrent System/Universal Power Windows Remote Keyless Garage Door Entry/PASS-Key®...
Page 335: Wheels And Tyres
Vehicle Care 10-59 Wheels and Tyres WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tyres Underinflated tyres pose the Improperly repaired tyres can same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only the Every new GM vehicle has tyres. The resulting crash dealer or an authorised tyre high-quality tyres made by a could cause serious injury.
Page 336: All-Season Tyres
10-60 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tyres of the All-Season Tyres Winter Tyres same size, load range and This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not, originally, speed rating as the original all-season tyres. These tyres are equipped with winter tyres. Winter equipment tyres.
Page 337: Summer Tyres
Vehicle Care 10-61 Notice: Low-profile tyres are noise levels. In severe winter Notice: Neither tyre more susceptible to damage climates where snowfall may be underinflation nor from road hazards or curb significant, these tyres may be overinflation is good. impact than standard profile found to provide less traction.
Page 338 10-62 Vehicle Care The Tyre and Loading When to Check Remove the valve cap from the Information label on the vehicle tyre valve stem. Press the tyre Check the tyres once a month or indicates the original equipment gauge firmly onto the valve to more.
Page 339: Tyre Pressure For High-Speed Operation
Vehicle Care 10-63 Tyre Pressure for If your vehicle has 235/50ZR18, The Tyre Pressure Monitor System 255/40ZR19 or 285/35ZR19 size (TPMS) uses radio and sensor High-Speed Operation tyres, they will require inflation technology to check tyre pressure pressure adjustment when driving levels.
Page 340: Tyre Pressure Monitor
10-64 Vehicle Care Accordingly, when the low tyre approximately one minute and then Tyre Pressure Monitor pressure telltale illuminates, you remain continuously illuminated. Operation should stop and check your tyres as This sequence will continue upon soon as possible, and inflate them subsequent vehicle start-ups as This vehicle may have a Tyre to the proper pressure.
Page 341 Vehicle Care 10-65 as soon as possible and inflate the The Tyre and Loading Information Factory-installed Tyre Inflator Kits tyres to the recommended pressure label shows the size of the original use a GM approved liquid tyre shown on the tyre loading equipment tyres and the correct sealant.
Page 342 10-66 Vehicle Care Replacement tyres or wheels do tyre does not have a TPMS the TPMS sensor matching process not match the original equipment sensor. The malfunction light should be performed after replacing tyres or wheels. Tyres and and the DIC message should go a spare tyre with a road tyre wheels other than those off after the road tyre is replaced...
Page 343: Tyre Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-67 There is cord or fabric 3. Press the Remote Keyless Entry 8. Proceed to the driver side rear showing through the tyre's (RKE) transmitter's lock and tyre, and repeat the procedure in unlock buttons at the same time Step 5.
Page 344 10-68 Vehicle Care Tyres are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tyres. The first rotation is the most important. Anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate the tyres as soon as possible, check for proper tyre inflation pressure, and check for damaged tyres or wheels.
Page 345: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 10-69 Adjust the front and rear tyres to When It Is Time for New WARNING (Continued) the recommended inflation Tyres pressure on the Tyre and off and cause an accident. When Factors such as maintenance, Loading Information label after changing a wheel, remove any temperatures, driving speeds, the tyres have been rotated.
Page 346: Buying New Tyres
10-70 Vehicle Care The rubber in tyres ages over time. slow ageing. This area should be GM's exclusive TPC Spec This also applies to the spare tyre, free of grease, petrol, or other system considers over a dozen if the vehicle has one, even if it is substances that can deteriorate critical specifications that impact never used.
Page 347 Vehicle Care 10-71 all four tyres should wear out at speed capability when using WARNING (Continued) about the same time. See Tyre winter tyres with a lower speed Rotation on page 10 67 for rating. type of tyres to use for the information on proper tyre specific driving and weather rotation.
Page 348: Different Size Tyres And Wheels
10-72 Vehicle Care Vehicles that have a tyre brakes, rollover airbags, traction Wheel Alignment and control, and electronic stability pressure monitoring system Tyre Balance control, the performance of these could give an inaccurate systems can also be affected. The tyres and wheels were aligned low-pressure warning if non-TPC and balanced at the factory to Spec rated tyres are installed.
Page 349: Tyre Chains
Vehicle Care 10-73 If the wheel leaks air, replace it. Tyre Chains WARNING (Continued) Some aluminium wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if any of WARNING a crash. Always use the correct these conditions exist. wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel Do not use tyre chains.
Page 350: If A Tyre Goes Flat
10-74 Vehicle Care Use tyre chains or other traction If a Tyre Goes Flat accelerator pedal and steer to devices only when necessary. straighten the vehicle. It may be It is unusual for a tyre to blow out very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake Use only 11 mm traction cables that while driving, especially if the tyres to a stop, well off the road,...
Page 351 Vehicle Care 10-75 This vehicle may come with a jack WARNING WARNING and spare tyre or a tyre sealant and compressor kit. To use the jacking Lifting a vehicle and getting under Changing a tyre can be equipment to change a spare tyre it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous.
Page 352: Tyre Sealant And Compressor Kit
10-76 Vehicle Care The following information explains If this vehicle has a tyre sealant and WARNING how to repair or change a tyre. compressor kit, there may not be a spare tyre, tyre changing Overinflating a tyre could cause Tyre Sealant and equipment, and on some vehicles the tyre to rupture and you or there may not be a place to store...
Page 353 Vehicle Care 10-77 The kit includes: 1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Replacement sealant canisters are Air Only) available at your local dealer. See Removal and Installation of the 2. On/Off Button Sealant Canister following. 3. Pressure Gauge There is only enough sealant to seal 4.
Page 354 10-78 Vehicle Care heated environment for five minutes. 3. Place the kit on the ground. This will help to inflate the tyre Make sure the tyre valve stem is faster. positioned close to the ground If a tyre goes flat, avoid further tyre so the hose will reach it.
Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-79 8. Press and turn the selector The pressure gauge (3) may The tyre is not sealed and will switch (1) anticlockwise to the read higher than the actual tyre continue to leak air until the Sealant + Air position. pressure while the compressor vehicle is driven and the is on.
Page 356 10-80 Vehicle Care 19. Stop at a safe location and 21. Dispose of the used sealant check the tyre pressure. Refer canister (5) and sealant/air to Steps 1 11 under Using the hose (6) assembly at a local Tyre Sealant and Compressor dealer or in accordance with Kit without Sealant to Inflate a local regulations and practises.
Page 357 Vehicle Care 10-81 If a tyre goes flat, avoid further tyre 4. Remove the tyre valve stem cap and wheel damage by driving slowly from the flat tyre by turning it to a level place. Turn on the hazard anticlockwise. warning flashers.
Page 358 10-82 Vehicle Care 9. Press the on/off (2) button to This option is only functional turn the compressor on. when using the air only hose (7). The compressor will inflate the tyre with air only. 11. Press the on/off button (2) to turn the tyre sealant and 10.
Page 359: Storing The Tyre Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-83 3. Pull up and remove the canister. 3. Remove the tyre sealant and compressor kit from the foam 4. Replace with a new canister container. which is available from your dealer. To store the tyre sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps.
Page 360: Storing The Tyre Sealant And Compressor Kit
10-84 Vehicle Care 2. Foam Container 1. Tyre Sealant and Compressor Kit 3. Subwoofer (Optional) 2. Foam Container 1. Open the tailgate. See Tailgate on page 2 19. 3. Wing Nut 2. Pull up on the tyre sealant and 1. Open the boot. See Boot compressor kit (1) to remove it (Sedan, Coupe) on page 2 17.
Page 361: Tyre Changing
Vehicle Care 10-85 Tyre Changing To access the spare tyre and Removing the Spare Tyre and jacking equipment: Tools (Wagon) Removing the Spare Tyre and 1. Remove the spare tyre cover. Tools (Sedan) 2. Remove the foam cover, if equipped. 3.
Page 362 10-86 Vehicle Care 1. Wing Nut 4. Remove the jack (3), wheel 3. Slide the jack (3) forward to wrench (5), and extension (6), remove it from the floor storage 2. Spare Tyre if the vehicle has one. bracket. 3. Jack To remove the jack: Removing the Flat Tyre and 4.
Page 363 Vehicle Care 10-87 Notice: If you position the jack WARNING under the rocker moulding and attempt to raise the vehicle, you Lifting a vehicle and getting under could break the moulding and/or it to do maintenance or repairs is cause other damage to your dangerous without the vehicle.
Page 364 10-88 Vehicle Care Coin/Pierce Jack and Wrench 6. Raise the jack by turning the 9. Remove all of the wheel nuts wheel wrench clockwise until the and the flat tyre. slots in the jack head fit into the metal flange located behind the WARNING V-shaped locating notches on the plastic moulding as shown.
Page 365 Vehicle Care 10-89 14. Lower the vehicle by turning WARNING (Continued) the wheel wrench anticlockwise. Lower the jack towel can be used; however, use completely. a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt. WARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause WARNING the wheels to become loose or...
Page 366 10-90 Vehicle Care Notice: Improperly tightened Storing a Flat or Spare Tyre Storing the Flat Tyre with a wheel nuts can lead to brake and Tools Flat Load Floor (Sedan) pulsation and disc damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, WARNING evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the Storing a jack, a tyre, or other...
Page 367 Vehicle Care 10-91 4. Route the loop end of the 9. Slide the buckle to tighten the 1. Return all tools as they were strap (3) through one of the cargo tie-down strap. stored in the rear storage cargo tie-downs (1) in the rear of compartment and put the Storing the Flat Tyre with a the vehicle.
Page 368: Compact Spare Tyre
10-92 Vehicle Care 8. Route the other hook under the If this vehicle has a compact spare Notice: When the compact spare wheel spoke (4) and place the tyre, it was fully inflated when new; is installed, do not take the hook into the slot in the cargo however, it can lose air over time.
Page 369: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-93 Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps 2. Get the vehicles close enough could result in costly damage to so the jump leads can reach, but For more information about the the vehicle that would not be be sure the vehicles are not vehicle battery, see Battery on covered by the warranty.
Page 370 10-94 Vehicle Care 3. Turn off the ignition on both Notice: If you connect a negative vehicles. Unplug unnecessary cable to the Engine Control accessories plugged into the Module (ECM), ECM mounting cigarette lighter or the accessory bracket or any cables that attach power outlets.
Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-95 Do not connect positive (+) to WARNING WARNING negative (-) or you will get a short that would damage the Using an open flame near a Fans or other moving engine battery and maybe other parts battery can cause battery gas to parts can injure you badly.
Page 372 10-96 Vehicle Care 7. Do not let the other end touch 9. Connect the other end of the Notice: If the jump leads are metal. Connect it to the negative (-) cable at least 45 cm connected or removed in the positive (+) terminal of the good (18 in) away from the dead wrong order, electrical shorting...
Page 373: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-97 Towing Install the tow eye into the socket by Here are some important things to turning it clockwise until it stops. consider before recreational vehicle When the tow eye is removed, towing: Towing the Vehicle reinstall the cover with the notch in What is the towing capacity of the original position.
Page 374 10-98 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Notice: If the vehicle is towed Dolly Towing with all four wheels on the (Rear-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
Page 375: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-99 4. Put the vehicle in P (Park) for an Appearance Care automatic transmission or in 1 (First) for a manual gearbox. Exterior Care 5. Securely attach the vehicle Washing the Vehicle being towed to the dolly. To preserve the vehicle's finish, 6.
Page 376 10-100 Vehicle Care Notice: Avoid using sap, bird droppings, chemicals from To keep the paint finish looking new, high-pressure washers closer industrial chimneys, etc., can keep the vehicle garaged or than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface damage the vehicle's finish if they covered whenever possible.
Page 377 Vehicle Care 10-101 Windscreen and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a Notice: Chrome wheels and other clean cloth. See Recommended chrome trim may be damaged if Clean the outside of the windscreen Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 5. the vehicle is not washed after with glass cleaner.
Page 378: Interior Care
10-102 Vehicle Care Steering, Suspension, and washing system can do this. If not Chemical Paint Spotting removed, rust and corrosion can Chassis Components Airborne pollutants can fall upon develop. and attack painted vehicle surfaces Visually inspect the front and rear causing blotchy, ring-shaped Sheet Metal Damage suspension and steering system for...
Page 379 Vehicle Care 10-103 Never use a brush with stiff Your dealer may have products for Notice: To prevent scratching, bristles. cleaning the interior. Use cleaners never use abrasive cleaners on specifically designed for the automotive glass. Abrasive Never rub any surface surfaces being cleaned to prevent cleaners or aggressive cleaning aggressively or with excessive...
Page 380 10-104 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Start by vacuuming the surface centre. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays using a soft brush attachment. If a a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being For vehicles with high gloss...
Page 381: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-105 Instrument Panel, Leather, Do not use cleaners that increase Care of Safety Belts gloss, especially on the instrument Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces Keep belts clean and dry. panel. Reflected glare can decrease Use a soft microfiber cloth visibility through the windshield dampened with water to remove WARNING...
Page 382 10-106 Vehicle Care Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage. Floor Mats The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased.
Page 383: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance It is essential that your vehicle receives the maintenance outlined Engine Oil Change on the following pages to retain the safety, reliability and performance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL General Information originally built into your vehicle.
Page 384 11-2 Service and Maintenance Fluids visual leak check. A leak Fuel system inspection for Inspection Every 15 000 km or in any system must be repaired damage or leaks. 1 Year and the fluid level checked. Exhaust system and nearby heat Change engine oil and filter.
Page 385 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Underbody flushing service. CTS-V only: Rear axle fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease change (severe service) for the life of the transfer case and Tyre sealant and compressor kit vehicles mainly driven in hilly or should be replaced. (if equipped with tyre sealant mountainous terrain, when and compressor kit), check...
Page 386 11-4 Service and Maintenance Additional Maintenance Every Additional Maintenance Every Additional Maintenance Every 96 000 km or if Necessary 150 000 km or if Necessary 250 000 km or Every Five Years, Whichever Occurs First CTS-V only: Spark plugs Except CTS-V: Spark plugs replace replace Engine cooling system drain,...
Page 387: Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-5 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos 2 specification.
Page 388 11-6 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Manual Gearbox SAE 75W-90 GL5 Gear Oil (GM Part No. 88862475). CTS-V: Manual Gearbox Manual Gearbox Oil (GM Part No. 88861800). Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241). Rear Drive Module and Transfer Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No.
Page 389: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-7 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 390 11-8 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Wiper Blades - Except CTS-V Driver Side - 56.5 cm (22 in) 15890062 Passenger Side - 53.3 cm (21 in) 15890064 Wiper Blades - CTS-V Driver Side - 56.5 cm (22 in) 20791461 Passenger Side - 53.3 cm (21 in) 20791462...
Page 391: 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 392: 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 5 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the bonnet.
Page 393 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Fuel Tank 68.1 L 18.0 gal Transfer Case - AWD 1.0 L 1.1 qt Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 3.0L V6 Engine, 6-Speed Automatic 6.3 L 6.7 qt 3.6L V6 Engine, 6-Speed Automatic 6.3 L 6.7 qt 6.2L V8 Engine, 6-Speed Automatic...
Page 394 12-4 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine Horsepower Torque Spark Plug Gap Code 3.0L V6 (LFW) Engine 203 kW@7000 min 304 Nm@5600 min 1.1 mm (0.043 in) 3.6L V6 (LFX) Engine 237 kW@6800 min 373 Nm@4400 min 1.1 mm (0.043 in) 6.2L V8 (LSA) Engine 415 kW@6100 min 747 Nm@3800 min...
Page 395 Technical Data 12-5 Saloon (cont'd) Equivalent Urban Extra-Urban Combined Inertia Mass 3.6L RWD Carbon Dioxide 1930 kg (g/km) Fuel Economy 1930 kg 15.3 10.3 (L/100 km) 3.6L AWD Carbon Dioxide 1930 kg (g/km) 2040 kg Fuel Economy 1930 kg 15.7 10.5 (L/100 km) 2040 kg...
Page 396 12-6 Technical Data Saloon (cont'd) Equivalent Urban Extra-Urban Combined Inertia Mass 6.2L Manual Gearbox Carbon Dioxide 2040 kg (g/km) Fuel Economy 2040 kg 22.4 11.5 15.6 (L/100 km) Coupe Equivalent Urban Extra-Urban Combined Inertia Mass 3.6L RWD Carbon Dioxide 1930 kg (g/km) Fuel Economy 1930 kg...
Page 397 Technical Data 12-7 Coupe (cont'd) Equivalent Urban Extra-Urban Combined Inertia Mass Fuel Economy 2040 kg 16.1 10.9 (L/100 km) 6.2L Automatic Transmission Carbon Dioxide 2040 kg (g/km) Fuel Economy 2040 kg 21.3 10.7 14.4 (L/100 km) 6.2L Manual Gearbox Carbon Dioxide 2040 kg (g/km) Fuel Economy...
Page 398 12-8 Technical Data Estate Equivalent Urban Extra-Urban Combined Inertia Mass 3.0L RWD Carbon Dioxide 1930 kg (g/km) 2040 kg Fuel Economy 1930 kg 16.0 10.9 (L/100 km) 2040 kg 16.0 10.9 3.6L RWD Carbon Dioxide 1930 kg (g/km) Fuel Economy 1930 kg 15.5 10.4...
Page 399 Technical Data 12-9 Estate (cont'd) Equivalent Urban Extra-Urban Combined Inertia Mass 6.2L Automatic Transmission Carbon Dioxide 2040 kg (g/km) Fuel Economy 2040 kg 21.3 10.8 14.5 (L/100 km) 6.2L Manual Gearbox Carbon Dioxide 2040 kg (g/km) Fuel Economy 2040 kg 22.6 11.7 15.7...
Page 400 12-10 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing CTS V6 Engines CTS-V 6.2L V8 Engine...
Page 401: Customer Information
Customer Information 13-1 Vehicle reactions in particular Customer Vehicle Data driving situations (e.g., inflation Recording and Information of an airbag, activation of the stability regulation system). Privacy Environmental concerns (e.g., Event Data Recorders Vehicle Data Recording and temperature). Privacy This data is exclusively technical Data Storage Modules in the Vehicle Data Recording and and helps identify and correct errors...
Page 402: Navigation System
RFID technology in vehicle. Cadillac vehicles does not use or record personal information or link Navigation System with any other Cadillac system containing personal information.
Page 403 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-99 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-25 Interior .
Page 404 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Central Door Unlock System . . . 2-14 Headlamps ....10-32 Centre Console Storage ..4-2 Battery .
Page 405 INDEX Compact Spare Tyre ..10-92 Driving (cont'd) Hill and Mountain Roads ..9-6 Compass ..... . . 5-7 Danger, Warnings, and Messages .
Page 406 INDEX Electrical System (cont'd) Engine (cont'd) Fluid Pressure Light ....5-25 Rear Automatic Transmission ..10-12 Compartment Running While Parked ..9-21 Brakes .
Page 407 INDEX Fuses General Information Heated Engine Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Steering Wheel ....5-3 Compartment Towing ......9-47 Heated and Ventilated Front Fuse Block .
Page 408 INDEX Lamps (cont'd) Lights Reading ..... . . 6-6 Airbag Readiness ... . .5-17 Jump Starting .
Page 409 INDEX Locks Manual Gearbox ....9-25 Messages (cont'd) Vehicle ..... . .5-32 Automatic Door .
Page 410 INDEX Power (cont'd) Seat Adjustment ....3-4 Object Detection System Parade Dimming ....6-7 Steering Fluid .
Page 411 INDEX Reclining Seat Backrests ..3-6 Ride Control Systems Safety Locks ....2-16 Recommended Limited Slip Rear Axle ..9-35 Safety System Check .
Page 412 i-10 INDEX Service Speedometer ....5-14 Symbols ......iv Accessories and StabiliTrak System...
Page 413 INDEX i-11 Transmission Tyres (cont'd) Vehicle (cont'd) Sealant and Security ..... .2-21 Automatic .....9-21 Fluid, Automatic .
Page 414 i-12 INDEX Wheels Alignment and Tyre Balance ....10-72 Different Size ....10-72 Replacement .

Cadillac CTS 2013 Owner's Manual

2013 Cadillac Cts/Cts-V Owner Manual

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

Keys

Keys and Locks

Remote Vehicle Start

Door Locks (Coupe)

Doors

Vehicle Security

Exterior Mirrors

Windows

Interior Mirrors

Roof

3-1 Seats and

Active Head Restraints

Head Restraints

Rear Seats

Airbag System

Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments

Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Vehicle Messages

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Automatic Headlamp

Headlamp Main/Dipped-Beam

Exterior Lamps off

Adaptive Forward

Flash-To-Pass

Headlamp Levelling Control

Hazard Lights

Turn and Lane-Change

Rear Fog Lamps

Front Fog Lamps

Lighting Features

Interior Lighting

System

Infotainment

Introduction

Operation

Radio

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Manual Gearbox

Brakes

Drive Systems

Ride Control Systems Traction Control

Cruise Control

Object Detection Systems

Fuel

Quick Links

Chapters

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