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Cadillac 2009 CTS-V Owner's Manual (494 pages)

Cadillac 2009 CTS Automobile Owner Manual

Brand: Cadillac | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Section 1 Seats and Restraint System

7
- Canadian Owners
  3
- Safety Warnings and Symbols
  4
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
- Table of Contents
  7
- Seats and Restraint System
  7
- Head Restraints
  8
- Front Seats
  
  10
- Head Restraints
  
  10
  - Manual Seats
    10
    
    Front Seats
    10
    
    Power Seats
    11
    
    Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters
    12
    
    Heated and Ventilated Seats
    13
    
    Side Bolster
    13
    
    Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel
    14
    
    Power Reclining Seatbacks
    17
    
    Split Folding Rear Seat
    19
    
    Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
    20
    
    Why Safety Belts Work
    21
    
    Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    24
    
    How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    25
    
    Lap-Shoulder Belt
    33
    
    Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
    35
    
    Safety Belt Pretensioners
    35
    
    Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
    35
    
    Safety Belt Extender
    38
    
    Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    38
- Child Restraints
  
  39
  - Older Children
    39
    
    Child Restraints
    39
    
    Infants and Young Children
    42
    
    Child Restraint Systems
    45
    
    Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
    47
    
    Where to Put the Restraint
    47
    
    Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
    49
    
    Top Tether Anchor
    50
    
    Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
    52
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
    55
    
    Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
    58
- Airbag System
  
  61
- Restraint System Check
  
  77
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    77
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    78
Section 2 Features and Controls

79
- Features and Controls
  
  79
- Keys
  
  81
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
    83
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
    84
    
    Battery Replacement
    85
    
    Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
    85
  - Operation
    86
  - Keyless Access System
    86
  - Keyless Access System Operation
    87
    
    Keyless Locking
    87
    
    Keyless Unlocking
    87
    
    Keyless Trunk Opening
    88
    
    Programming Without a Recognized Transmitter
    90
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    93
- Doors and Locks
  
  95
  - Door Locks
    95
  - Central Door Unlocking System
    95
  - Power Door Locks
    96
  - Delayed Locking
    96
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    96
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    97
  - Lockout Protection
    97
  - Climate Controls
    98
  - Trunk
    98
    
    Trunk Lock Release
    98
    
    Emergency Trunk Release Handle
    100
    
    Rear-Seat Pass through
    100
- Windows
  
  101
  - Power Windows
    102
    
    Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature
    103
    
    Express Window Anti-Pinch Override
    103
  - Sun Visors
    104
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  105
  - Theft-Deterrent System
    105
  - Testing the Alarm
    106
  - Immobilizer
    106
  - Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)
    107
  - Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)
    108
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  109
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    109
  - Ignition Positions (Key Access)
    110
  - Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
    111
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    112
  - Starting the Engine
    112
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    112
  - Manual Transmission Operation
    112
    
    Starting Procedure
    113
    
    To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    114
    
    Automatic Transmission Operation
    115
    
    Driver Shift Control (DSC)
    117
    
    Manual Transmission Operation
    120
    
    Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission)
    121
    
    Up-Shift Light
    121
  - Parking Brake
    122
  - Driver Information Center (DIC)
    123
  - Electric Parking Brake
    123
  - Shifting into Park (Automatic Transmission)
    126
  - Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
    127
  - Shifting out of Park
    127
  - Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
    128
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    129
  - Engine Exhaust
    129
  - Running the Vehicle While Parked
    130
- Mirrors
  
  131
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    131
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    131
  - Park Tilt Mirrors
    132
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    132
  - Outside Heated Mirrors
    132
- Object Detection Systems
  
  132
  - Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
    132
  - How the System Works
    134
- Onstar System
  
  135
  - Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
    137
  - Onstar Virtual Advisor
    137
  - How Onstar Service Works
    138
  - Your Responsibility
    138
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  139
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation
    139
    
    Programming the Universal Home Remote System
    140
    
    Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    142
- Storage Areas
  
  143
  - Glove Box
    143
  - Cupholders
    143
  - Instrument Panel Storage
    144
  - Center Console Storage
    144
  - Convenience Net
    144
- Sunroof
  
  144
  - Anti-Pinch Feature
    145
Section 3 Instrument Panel

147
- Instrument Panel Overview
  147
- Audio System(S)
  148
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  150
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    152
  - Horn
    152
  - Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
    152
  - Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column
    153
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    153
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    154
    
    Turn Signal on Chime
    154
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    154
  - Flash-To-Pass
    155
  - Windshield Wipers
    155
  - Rainsense™ Wipers
    156
  - Windshield Washer
    157
    
    Heated Windshield Washer
    158
  - Headlamp Washer
    159
  - Cruise Control
    159
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    160
    
    Ending Cruise Control
    162
    
    Erasing Speed Memory
    162
    
    Using Cruise Control on Hills
    162
  - Headlamps
    162
  - Wiper Activated Headlamps
    163
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    163
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    163
    
    Light Sensor
    164
  - Adaptive Forward Lighting System
    165
  - Fog Lamps
    165
  - Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
    165
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    166
  - Entry Lighting
    166
    
    Parade Dimming
    166
    
    Reading Lamps
    166
    
    Battery Run-Down Protection
    167
    
    Electric Power Management
    167
    
    Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    168
    
    Analog Clock
    169
    
    Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    169
- Climate Controls
  
  170
  - Dual Climate Control System
    170
    
    Automatic Operation
    170
    
    Manual Operation
    171
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    173
  - Outlet Adjustment
    175
  - Operation Tips
    175
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    175
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  176
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    177
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    179
  - Trip Odometers
    179
  - Tachometer
    179
  - Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
    180
  - Engine Speed Limiter
    180
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    180
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    181
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    182
  - Charging System Light
    183
  - Up-Shift Light
    183
  - Brake System Warning Light
    184
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
    185
  - Stabilitrak ® /Traction Control
    186
  - System (TCS) Warning Light
    186
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
    186
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    187
  - Tire Pressure Light
    187
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    188
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    190
    
    Maintenance Schedule
    191
  - Oil Pressure Light
    191
  - Engine Oil Pressure Gage
    192
    
    Maintenance Schedule
    192
  - Security Light
    193
  - Fog Lamp Light
    193
  - Lights on Reminder
    193
  - Cruise Control Light
    193
  - Highbeam on Light
    194
  - Fuel Gage
    194
  - Boost Gage
    195
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  195
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    196
    
    Fuel Range
    197
    
    Parking Assist
    198
    
    Tire Pressure
    199
  - DIC Compass
    201
  - Compass Calibration Procedure
    202
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    203
    
    Battery Saver Active
    204
    
    Check Tire Pressure
    205
    
    Driver Door Open
    206
    
    Fuel Level Low
    208
    
    Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
    209
    
    Automatic Transmission Only
    210
    
    Service Air Bag
    211
    
    Service Brake System
    213
    
    Service Suspension System
    213
    
    Service Tire Monitor System
    214
    
    Service Transmission
    214
    
    Service Vehicle Soon
    214
    
    Sport Mode
    215
    
    Theft Attempted
    216
    
    Trunk Open
    217
  - DIC Vehicle Customization
    217
    
    Display Language
    218
    
    Auto Door Lock
    219
    
    Auto Door Unlock
    219
    
    Exit Lighting
    221
    
    Approach Lighting
    222
    
    Factory Settings
    222
    
    Chime Volume
    224
- Audio System(S)
  
  226
  - Radio(S)
    227
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    228
    
    Playing the Radio
    229
    
    Finding a Station
    230
    
    Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
    231
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade
    232
    
    Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
    233
    
    Radio Message
    234
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    234
    
    Playing a CD(S) (Six-Disc CD Player)
    235
    
    Playing an MP3/WMA Disc
    239
    
    Hard Drive Device (HDD)
    240
    
    Recording from Audio Cds
    240
    
    Usb Host Support
    243
    
    Hdd Menu
    244
    
    USB Supported Devices
    244
    
    Quick Jump
    245
    
    Shuffle Songs
    245
    
    Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
    248
  - Using an Mp
    250
    
    Root Directory
    251
    
    Playing an Mp3/Wma
    253
  - XM Radio Messages
    254
    
    Audio System
    255
    
    Voice Recognition
    255
  - Navigation/Radio System
    255
    
    Bluetooth Controls
    256
    
    Pairing a Phone
    257
    
    Deleting a Paired Phone
    258
    
    Storing Name Tags
    259
    
    Deleting Name Tags
    261
    
    Making a Call
    262
    
    Using the Call Command
    263
    
    Call Waiting
    264
    
    Receiving a Call
    264
    
    Three-Way Calling
    264
    
    Bluetooth System
    265
    
    Ending a Call
    265
    
    Muting a Call
    265
    
    Transferring a Call
    265
    
    Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones
    266
    
    Voice Pass-Thru
    266
    
    Other Information
    267
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    267
  - Clearing the System
    267
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    268
  - Radio Reception
    269
  - Cellular Phone Usage
    269
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    270
  - Backglass Antenna
    270
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

271
- Driving Your Vehicle
  271
- Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
  
  272
  - Driving for Better Fuel Economy
    272
  - Defensive Driving
    272
  - Drunk Driving
    273
  - Control of a Vehicle
    273
  - Braking
    274
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    275
    
    Using ABS
    275
  - Braking in Emergencies
    276
    
    Brake Assist (Except CTS-V)
    276
  - Stabilitrak System
    276
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    277
    
    Competitive Driving Mode
    278
  - Magnetic Ride Control
    279
  - Limited-Slip Rear Axle
    279
  - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
    279
    
    Power Steering
    280
  - Speed Variable Assist Steering
    280
    
    Steering Tips
    280
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    281
  - Off-Road Recovery
    282
  - Passing
    282
  - Loss of Control
    282
  - Competitive Driving
    284
  - Driving at Night
    284
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    285
    
    Other Rainy Weather Tips
    286
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    286
  - Highway Hypnosis
    286
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    287
  - Winter Driving
    288
    
    Blizzard Conditions
    289
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
    290
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    291
  - Loading the Vehicle
    291
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    292
    
    Tire and Loading Information Label
    292
    
    Certification Label
    295
- Towing
  
  296
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    296
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    296
    
    Dinghy Towing
    297
    
    Dolly Towing
    298
  - Towing a Trailer (CTS-V)
    299
  - Towing a Trailer (CTS)
    299
    
    Pulling a Trailer
    300
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    300
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    301
    
    Safety Chains
    302
    
    Trailer Brakes
    302
    
    Trailer Wiring Harness
    302
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    303
    
    Following Distance
    303
    
    Making Turns
    303
    
    Driving on Grades
    304
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    304
    
    Parking on Hills
    305
    
    Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
    306
    
    Leaving after Parking on a Hill
    306
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    306
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

307
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  307
- Service
  
  310
- Fuel
  
  312
  - Gasoline Octane
    312
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    313
  - California Fuel
    313
  - Additives
    313
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    314
  - Filling the Tank
    315
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    318
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  318
  - Hood Release
    319
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    320
  - Checking Engine Oil
    324
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    325
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    326
    
    Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil Flushes
    327
  - Engine Oil Life System
    327
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    328
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    328
  - Engine Cover
    329
  - When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    331
  - How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    331
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    335
  - Manual Transmission Fluid
    335
  - Hydraulic Clutch
    335
    
    How to Check and Add Fluid
    336
    
    When to Check and What to Use
    336
  - Cooling System
    336
  - Engine Coolant
    337
    
    What to Use
    338
    
    Checking Coolant
    339
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    344
  - Engine Overheating
    344
    
    If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    345
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    346
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
    347
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    347
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    348
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    348
    
    Adding Washer Fluid
    349
    
    Brake Fluid
    350
  - Brakes
    350
    
    What to Add
    351
    
    Brake Adjustment
    352
    
    Vehicle Storage
    353
  - Battery
    353
  - Jump Starting
    354
- All-Wheel Drive
  
  359
  - How to Check Lubricant
    359
- Rear Axle
  
  360
  - When to Check Lubricant
    360
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  361
- Bulb Replacement
  
  364
  - High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
    364
  - Halogen Bulbs
    365
  - Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps
    365
  - License Plate Lamp
    366
  - Replacement Bulbs
    367
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  367
- Tires
  
  369
  - Summer Performance Tires
    370
  - Winter Tires
    370
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    371
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    374
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    378
    
    How to Check
    379
    
    When to Check
    379
  - High-Speed Operation
    380
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    381
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    382
    
    Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
    384
    
    Tpms Sensor Matching Process
    385
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    386
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    387
  - Buying New Tires
    388
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    390
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    390
    
    Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    390
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    392
    
    Wheel Replacement
    392
    
    Used Replacement Wheels
    394
  - Tire Chains
    394
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    395
  - Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
    396
    
    Tire Sealant
    398
    
    Not Punctured
    402
    
    Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister
    404
  - Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage
    404
    
    Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit with Pressure Deflation Button
    405
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    406
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    407
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    408
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    412
  - Compact Spare Tire
    414
    
    Interior Cleaning
    415
- Appearance Care
  
  415
  - Fabric/Carpet
    417
  - Leather
    418
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    418
  - Wood Panels
    419
  - Speaker Covers
    419
  - Care of Safety Belts
    419
  - Weatherstrips
    419
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    419
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    420
  - Finish Care
    420
  - Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
    421
  - Windshield and Wiper Blades
    421
  - Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
    422
  - Tires
    423
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    423
  - Finish Damage
    423
  - Underbody Maintenance
    423
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    423
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  424
- Electrical System
  
  425
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    425
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    425
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    425
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    426
  - Underhood Fuse Block (CTS)
    426
  - Underhood Fuse Block (CTS-V)
    430
  - Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS)
    433
  - Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V)
    436
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  439
  - Engine Specifications
    440
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

441
- Introduction
  442
- Maintenance Requirements
  442
- Maintenance Schedule
  442
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  442
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  443
- Scheduled Maintenance
  444
- Additional Required Services
  446
- Maintenance Footnotes
  448
- At each Fuel Fill
  450
- Engine Oil Level Check
  450
- Owner Checks and Services
  450
- At Least Once a Month
  451
- At Least Once a Year
  451
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  454
- Maintenance Replacement Parts
  456
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
  457
- Maintenance Record
  458
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

461
- Customer Assistance Information
  461
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  462
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    462
  - Online Owner Center
    465
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    466
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    466
    
    Overseas - Customer Assistance
    467
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    467
    
    Calling for Assistance
    468
  - Roadside Service
    468
    
    Cadillac Owner Privileges
    469
    
    Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance
    470
  - Scheduling Service Appointments
    471
  - Courtesy Transportation
    471
    
    Additional Program Information
    472
    
    Courtesy Rental Vehicle
    472
    
    Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
    472
  - Collision Damage Repair
    473
    
    Collision Parts
    473
    
    Repair Facility
    473
    
    If a Crash Occurs
    474
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    474
    
    Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
    476
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  476
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
  
  478
  - Event Data Recorders
    479
  - Onstar
    480
  - Navigation System
    480
  - Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID)
    480

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Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint System

Front Seats

Head Restraints

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Object Detection Systems

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Axle

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

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