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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
2011 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-46
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-54
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-16
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-26
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-38
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-43
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-59

Summary of content (492 pages)

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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) 2011 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1 Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 2011 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-37 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40 Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-106 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Introduction The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, CTS, and CTS-V are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 iv Black plate (4,1) Introduction iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Propriétaires Canadiens To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Introduction { WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. Symbols Vehicle Symbol Chart The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 vi Introduction 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer (: j: Heated Steering Wheel LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid Black plate (6,1)
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) In Brief In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 1-2 Black plate (2,1) In Brief Instrument Panel CTS Shown, CTS‐V Similar
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8‑6. I. Clock on page 5‑8. B. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27. J. Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑37. C. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5. K. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑4. D. Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑4. L. E. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑11. F. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5‑6 (If Equipped). G.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 1-4 V. Black plate (4,1) In Brief Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑12. W. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1. X. Parking Brake Button. See Parking Brake (Manual) on page 9‑34 or Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9‑35. Y. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑26 or Manual Transmission on page 9‑31. Z. Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1. Power Outlets on page 5‑9. AA. Glove Box on page 4‑1.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) In Brief 1-5 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Press and hold trunk/liftgate. V to open the The keyless access transmitter is used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle. Press L and release to locate the vehicle. Press and hold L for more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. Keyless Access Press K to unlock the driver door.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 1-6 Black plate (6,1) In Brief Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start For vehicles with this feature, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. To cancel a remote start: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. . Turn the vehicle on and then off. Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press Q. 3.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) In Brief Liftgate Power Liftgate The vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate the power liftgate. To open the liftgate using the button on the driver door, select the mode then press the center of the button. See Liftgate (Wagon) on page 2‑21 for more information on programming the height opening settings. To open the liftgate with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, press and hold & on the RKE transmitter.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 1-8 Black plate (8,1) In Brief Seat Adjustment Power Seats Seat Position . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire horizontal control up or down. To adjust the lumbar support, if equipped: . Press and hold the top of control (B) to increase support to the top of the seatback and decrease support to the bottom of the seatback. .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) In Brief . Press the top or bottom of control (C) to increase or decrease support in the seatback bolsters. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑7 for more information. Memory Features column position, if the vehicle is equipped with the power tilt and telescopic steering column. 1: Saves and recalls for driver 1. 2: Saves and recalls for driver 2. B: Moves the driver seat and/or power steering column to the exit position.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 1-10 Black plate (10,1) In Brief If entry/exit recall is programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu, automatic seat and/or steering column movement occurs under the following conditions: . The ignition key is removed on vehicles with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). . The ignition is turned to OFF and the driver door is opened on vehicles with Remote Keyless Access.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) In Brief Safety Belts Sensing System for Passenger Airbag United States Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety Belts on page 3‑14. . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑18. . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑24. . Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑53.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 1-12 Black plate (12,1) In Brief Mirror Adjustment Exterior 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. Steering Wheel Adjustment 4. Press either } or | again to deselect the mirror. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑28. Interior The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind you.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) In Brief Power Tilt Wheel Interior Lighting 1-13 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn it on or off. For vehicles with the power tilt wheel, the control is on the left side of the steering column. . . Push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 1-14 Black plate (14,1) In Brief ; : Turns on the parking lamps, together with the sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. & : For a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the adjustable interval wiper band to set the frequency of wipes. 6: Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) In Brief 1-15 wipers run for a few cycles to clear the windshield. Press and hold K for more wash cycles. Wagon Model Pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The spray continues until the lever is released. The wipers will run a few times. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer on page 5‑6 (if equipped). A. Display Climate Controls B. Fan H.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 1-16 Black plate (16,1) In Brief Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap Shift Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever or the Tap Shift controls, located on the back of the steering wheel (if equipped). See Manual Mode on page 9‑29.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) In Brief 1-17 Setting the Clock Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices The analog clock is located on the instrument panel above the radio. The clock is not connected with any other vehicle system and runs by itself. To adjust the clock: Vehicles with an XM™ Satellite Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite Radio subscription can receive XM programming. This vehicle has a 3.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 1-18 Black plate (18,1) In Brief Steering Wheel Controls (Audio) y/cz: . For vehicles without a navigation system, press and hold g for two seconds to interact with OnStar® or Bluetooth. Press to interact with the Bluetooth® system. See Bluetooth on page 7‑37 for more information. . For vehicles with a navigation system, OnStar, or Bluetooth, press and hold g for two seconds and say “hands free” to interact with OnStar or Bluetooth.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) In Brief Cruise Control [ : Press to cancel cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 9‑41. Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate Navigation System Manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. CTS Shown, CTS‐V Similar The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 1-20 Black plate (20,1) In Brief T: . Chime Volume . Memory Settings U: See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑46. Press to scroll through the vehicle information displays. Press to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑46 for more information. V: Press to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from the DIC display. y z : Press to scroll up and down the menu items.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) In Brief Storage Compartments Power Outlets 1-21 Universal Remote System Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. Press the bottom of the load floor handle assembly to lift the top on the handle. Pull up on the handle to open the cargo management system. See Cargo Management System (Wagon Only) on page 4‑3 for more information. There are three accessory power outlets.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 1-22 Black plate (22,1) In Brief Sunroof The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP), to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑17 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑18 and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑22. The sunroof switches are on the overhead console.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) In Brief StabiliTrak® System Tire Pressure Monitor StabiliTrak assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 1-24 Black plate (24,1) In Brief If the vehicle came with a jack and spare tire, see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑87. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change. Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) In Brief Roadside Service and OnStar (U.S. and Canada) If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Service, and relay your exact location to get the help you need. Online Owner Center (U.S.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 1-26 Black plate (26,1) In Brief Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information, see the OnStar Owner's Guide; visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada); contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1‐888‐466‐7827) or TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080; or push the Q button to speak with an OnStar Advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) In Brief See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑18 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a b g / $ i Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free calling. See Steering Wheel Controls (Audio) on page 5‑3 for more information.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 1-28 Black plate (28,1) In Brief 2 NOTES
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 2-2 Black plate (2,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3 Key Access Keyless Access Keyless Access This key is used for the driver door, ignition, and glove box. This key, located inside the keyless access transmitter, is used for the driver door, glove box, and rear seat pass-through door. See “Rear Seat Pass-Through Door” under Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) on page 2‑19 for more information.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 2-4 Black plate (4,1) 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 2‑5 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2‑7 for more information. See Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑17 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑18 for information on starting the vehicle.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Keys, Doors and Windows . If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door. If K is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 2-6 Black plate (6,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Press and hold L for more than two seconds to activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to START or L is pressed again. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work. The vehicle comes with two transmitters. Each transmitter will have a number on top of it, “1” or “2”.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Snap the transmitter back together. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) The Keyless Access System transmitter will work up to 60 m (195 feet) away. The Keyless Access System locks and unlocks the doors and trunk without pressing the buttons on the keyless access transmitter.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 2-8 Black plate (8,1) Keys, Doors and Windows There are other conditions that affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑4. To program the vehicle so the turn signal indicators do not flash and the horn does not sound when pressing Q on the keyless access transmitter, see “Remote Door Lock Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑46.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Press and hold L for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signal lamps flash for 30 seconds. Press and release L again to stop the alarm. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work. Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters matched to it. The vehicle comes with two transmitters. Each transmitter will have a number on top of it, “1” or “2”.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 2-10 Black plate (10,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 7. A beep sounds once the transmitter is programmed. The DIC displays Ready To Learn Electronic Key #3 or 4, or Maximum # Electronic Keys Learned. The procedure requires three, ten minute cycles to complete the matching process. 3. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder located on the driver door. 1. The vehicle must be off. 4. Turn the key to the unlock position five times within five seconds. 8.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 13. A beep sounds once programming is complete. The DIC displays Ready To Learn Electronic Key # 2. To program additional transmitters, insert each transmitter in the pocket until a beep is heard and the DIC advances to the next electronic key number. Up to four transmitters can be programmed. The DIC displays Maximum # Electronic Keys Learned and exits the programming mode.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 2-12 Black plate (12,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. to ON/RUN. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1. 4. Snap the transmitter back together. Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Extending Engine Run Time To extend the engine run time by 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is still running. The engine run time can only be extended if it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven. Remote start can be extended one time.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 2-14 Black plate (14,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks (Sedan) { WARNING WARNING (Continued) . Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks (Coupe) { WARNING WARNING (Continued) . Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. . Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 2-16 Black plate (16,1) Keys, Doors and Windows From the inside, use the power door lock switch (C) located on the door panel near the power window switches. See Power Door Locks on page 2‑17. To open a door from the inside, press the button (B) on the door trim pull handle and push the door open. You will hear a tone when the button is pressed. If power to the vehicle or the keyless access transmitter is lost, there are two ways to open the door. 1.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Central Door Unlocking System The vehicle has a central door unlocking feature. When unlocking the driver door, the other doors can be unlocked by holding the key in the turned position for a few seconds or by quickly turning the key twice in the lock cylinder. Power Door Locks The switches are located on the front doors. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 2-18 Black plate (18,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Lockout Protection If the power door lock switch is pressed when the key is in the ignition and a door is open, all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. If the doors are closed, they can be locked by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Be sure to remove the key from the ignition when locking the vehicle. Safety Locks (Sedan and Wagon) The vehicle has rear door security locks.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) . Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index. . If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 2-20 Black plate (20,1) Keys, Doors and Windows With the Keyless Access System, when you have the transmitter, the trunk can be opened by the trunk release button located above the license plate. The vehicle must be in P (Park) and the valet mode turned off. If the vehicle is locked, the keyless access transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk opening for it to be recognized. If the vehicle is ever without power, the trunk area can still be accessed.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Emergency Trunk Release Handle There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located on the back wall of the trunk. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle toward the front of the vehicle to open the trunk from the inside. Liftgate (Wagon) WARNING (Continued) If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: . Close all of the windows. .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 2-22 Black plate (22,1) Keys, Doors and Windows into overhead obstructions such as a garage door or roof mounted cargo during power operation. The liftgate can still be opened fully manually. { WARNING You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Keys, Doors and Windows . . Pressing the power liftgate button in the center of the mode selector switch on the driver door, with the driver door unlocked. Pressing the touchpad on the liftgate outside handle, with all doors unlocked, to open the liftgate. Pressing any button that operates the power liftgate, or the touchpad while the liftgate is moving, stops it. Pressing the button or RKE again reverses the direction.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 2-24 Black plate (24,1) Keys, Doors and Windows The vehicle has pinch sensors located on the side edges of the liftgate. If an object is caught between the liftgate and the body and presses against this sensor, the liftgate will reverse direction and open fully. The liftgate will remain open until it is activated again or closed manually. When power opened with the ¾ mode selected, the liftgate stops at the new set position.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Anti-Theft Alarm System This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. The security light, located in the instrument panel cluster, comes on when the system is arming. Arming the System To arm the system, 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the transmitter. The security light should come on and stay on. 3.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 2-26 Black plate (26,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑18 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the key is removed from the ignition.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to ON/RUN within five seconds of the ignition being turned to LOCK/OFF in Step 3. This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. 5. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 2-28 Black plate (28,1) Keys, Doors and Windows If the ignition control knob still does not rotate with the other transmitter, the vehicle needs service. If the ignition control knob does rotate, the first transmitter may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new keyless access transmitter programmed to the vehicle. It is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement keyless access transmitters.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Folding Mirrors Manual Vehicles with manual fold mirrors are folded inward toward the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Push the mirror outward, to return it to the original position. Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 2-30 Black plate (30,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Power Windows Windows { WARNING { WARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Express-Down/Up Windows Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch. Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate the express feature. The express mode can be canceled by briefly pressing or pulling the switch. Sedan Driver Side Shown, Wagon and Coupe Similar The power window switches are on the driver door.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 2-32 Black plate (32,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Programming the Power Windows If the vehicle battery has been recharged, disconnected or not working, the front power windows will need to be reprogrammed for the express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle's battery. To program: 1. With the ignition in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active, close all doors. 2.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Roof Sunroof (Sedan and Wagon) If the vehicle has a power sunroof it will only operate when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑22. The sunroof switches are located on the overhead console. Express-Open: To open the sunshade, fully press and release the rear of the driver side switch. The sunshade will automatically open.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 2-34 Black plate (34,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof/sunshade when it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof/sunshade from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof/sunshade will then return to the full-open position. To close the sunroof/sunshade, see “Express-Close” earlier in this section. operation, noise or plugging the water drainage system.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Keys, Doors and Windows The sunshade will open automatically with the sunroof, but can also be opened manually. The passenger side switch operates the sunroof. Press and hold the front of the passenger side switch to vent the sunroof. The sunshade will automatically open approximately fifteen inches. Press and hold the rear of the passenger side switch to close the sunroof vent.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 2-36 Black plate (36,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 2 NOTES
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Active Head Restraints . . . . . . . . 3-3 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Easy Entry Seat (Coupe Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-5 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . 3-8 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-2 Black plate (2,1) Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The vehicle's rear seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions, but they are not adjustable. { WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Seats and Restraints Active Head Restraints The vehicle has an active head restraint system in the front seating positions. These automatically tilt forward to reduce the risk of neck injury if the vehicle is hit from behind. Front Seats 3-3 To adjust a manual seat: Seat Adjustment { WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-4 Black plate (4,1) Seats and Restraints Easy Entry Seat (Coupe Models Only) To fold the seatback, pull the handle (A) on the upper seatback. The seatback will fold forward. To move the seat forward, press and hold the top of the switch (B) on the upper seatback. To move the seat rearward, press and hold the bottom of the switch (B). Release the switch when the seat reaches the desired position.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Power Seats . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire horizontal control up or down. To adjust the seatback, see “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑8 for more information. Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Steering Column 3-5 mirrors, and the steering column position, if the vehicle is equipped with the power tilt and telescopic steering column.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-6 Black plate (6,1) Seats and Restraints The vehicle comes with two keyless entry transmitters. Each transmitter has a number “1” or “2” on it. These numbers correspond to “1” and “2” on the driver door. The current driver is identified when the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed, or when “1” or “2” on the driver door is pressed. To recall memory positions, press and release “1” or “2.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Seats and Restraints If entry/exit recall is programmed off and the exit button is pressed, the driver seat will move back a preset distance and the steering column, if equipped, will move up and forward. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑46 for more information. If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling the exit position, the recall may stop.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-8 Seats and Restraints Power Lumbar To adjust the lumbar support, if equipped: . . . Black plate (8,1) Press and hold the top of control (B) to increase support to the top of the seatback and decrease support to the bottom of the lumbar. . Press the top or bottom of control (C) to increase or decrease support in the seatback bolsters.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly. Manual Reclining Seatbacks 3-9 To recline a manual seatback: { WARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-10 Black plate (10,1) Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to the upright position: Power Reclining Seatbacks Heated Front Seats { WARNING 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To adjust a power seatback, if equipped: . Tilt the top of the vertical control rearward to recline. .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Seats and Restraints A light bar in the climate control display shows the setting; high, medium, or low. Press either button to turn on the heated seats at the highest setting. Press and release the button to decrease the setting. To turn the heated seat off, press and release the button until the light turns off. The heated seats turn off when the vehicle is turned off.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-12 Black plate (12,1) Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated Front Seats The passenger seat may take longer to heat up. The heated or ventilated seats turn off when the vehicle is turned off. { WARNING Remote Start Heated Seats If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. See the Warning under Heated Front Seats on page 3‑10. If available, the buttons are on the climate control panel.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 3-13 Sedan or Coupe Wagon To lower one or both of the rear seatbacks: To lower one or both of the rear seatbacks: 1.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-14 Black plate (14,1) Seats and Restraints To return a seatback to the upright position: { WARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. 1. Lift the seatback up and push it back into place. 2. Make sure the seatback is locked into place by pushing and pulling on it. 3.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Seats and Restraints A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without safety belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-16 Black plate (16,1) Seats and Restraints Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel...
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-18 Black plate (18,1) Seats and Restraints Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and your passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 40 km (25 miles) of home.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Seats and Restraints applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-20 Black plate (20,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle the belt into the buckle nearest you. 3-21 { WARNING You can be seriously injured if the belt goes over an armrest like this.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-22 Black plate (22,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. { WARNING You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-24 Black plate (24,1) Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” later in this section for use and important safety information. All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Seats and Restraints 3-25 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Sedan and Wagon) The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-26 Black plate (26,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Seats and Restraints 3-27 WARNING (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-28 Black plate (28,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extender To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Turn the guide and clip inward and slide them in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop of the elastic cord exposed.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Seats and Restraints from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑16 for more information. Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Safety Belt Care on page 3‑29.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-30 Black plate (30,1) Seats and Restraints Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver. . A frontal airbag for the outboard front passenger. . A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. . A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the outboard front passenger. . A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver. .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING { WARNING Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag, as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-32 Black plate (32,1) Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The driver's frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The outboard front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and outboard front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-34 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example: . If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object. . If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform. .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Seats and Restraints In a rollover event, roof‐rail airbag deployment is determined by the direction of the roll. What Makes an Airbag Inflate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-36 Black plate (36,1) Seats and Restraints The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle. { WARNING When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the air.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Seats and Restraints other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. . . The vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 13‑16 and Event Data Recorders on page 13‑16. Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-38 Black plate (38,1) Seats and Restraints We recommend that children be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on (may inflate) the outboard front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the outboard front passenger seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-40 Black plate (40,1) Seats and Restraints Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If this happens, adjust the head restraint. See Head Restraints on page 3‑2. If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the outboard front passenger frontal airbag: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Seats and Restraints Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-42 Black plate (42,1) Seats and Restraints To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13‑14. { WARNING For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are probably part of the airbag system.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Seats and Restraints If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑1 or Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) on page 13‑3.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-44 Black plate (44,1) Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See your dealer for service. { WARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑17 for more information.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Seats and Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below: . . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-46 Black plate (46,1) Seats and Restraints In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly. WARNING (Continued) might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-48 Black plate (48,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING { WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing child restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-50 Black plate (50,1) Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { WARNING (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. (C) Booster Seats A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Seats and Restraints Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-52 Black plate (52,1) Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great if the airbag deploys. { WARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-54 Black plate (54,1) Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C).
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Seats and Restraints Rear Seat ‐ Coupe i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. For a wagon the lower anchors are beneath zippers, located near the labels. Open the zippers to access the lower anchors.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-56 Black plate (56,1) Seats and Restraints the vehicle floor, behind the rear seatback. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Wagon The top tether anchors for a sedan or a coupe are located under the tether covers, on the rear seatback filler panel. For the wagon, the outboard top tether anchors are located under the tether covers behind the rear seatback.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING WARNING (Continued) Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, attach only one child restraint per anchor.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-58 Black plate (58,1) Seats and Restraints 2.3. If you have an adjustable head restraint, raise the head restraint. 2.4. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash { WARNING If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the headrest or head restraint. 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side‐to‐side and back‐and‐forth.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-60 Black plate (60,1) Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Seats and Restraints 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-62 Black plate (62,1) Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { WARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1) Seats and Restraints 3-63 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 3-64 Black plate (64,1) Seats and Restraints Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage . . . . Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-2 4-1 Cupholders Instrument Panel Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover (Wagon) . . . . . . . . . Cargo Management System (Wagon Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cargo Net (Wagon) . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 4-2 Black plate (2,1) Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover (Wagon) The cargo cover can be used to cover items in the cargo area. 2. Align the cartridge over the pin (B) on both sides. Press the cartridge down and turn it slightly forward until it clicks. 3. The cartridge is properly installed if it fits firmly when pulled and pushed. 4. Grasp the handle and unroll the cover. Latch the posts into the sockets.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Storage { WARNING 4-3 Cargo Management System (Wagon Only) An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. Someone could be injured. If the cover is removed, always store it in the proper storage location. When it is replaced, always be sure that it is securely reattached. The cover can be opened to two positions to allow access to the storage area.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 4-4 Black plate (4,1) Storage Cargo Net (Wagon) D-Ring Sliders There are four D-Ring sliders that move along rails on both sides of the cargo management area. These can be used as tie-downs when storing cargo. { WARNING Installing D-Ring Sliders The loop of the D-Ring slider must be facing inward toward the storage area and the ring must be in the up position for proper usage. Push the button to move the D-Ring slider.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Storage 1. There are four installation points in the roof, two located in front of and two behind the rear seats. Insert the top corners of the cargo net into the large opening in the roof and secure by sliding them into the small opening. 2. There are four tether positions for the lower hook straps. In the front position, the seat backs should be down for the net to properly hold items. 3.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 4-6 Black plate (6,1) Storage Roof Rack System Roof Rack System (Wagon) { WARNING 5. Pull on the straps to tighten the net. Convenience Net (Sedan and Coupe) The vehicle may have a convenience net in the rear. Put small loads behind the net. It can also be positioned into an envelope style to hold smaller items. The net is not for heavier loads. Store items as far forward as you can.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Storage 4-7 Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑11. Installing the Crossrails 1. Identify the front and rear crossrail. 2. The front crossrail (A) is smaller than the rear crossrail (B). A. Crossrails B. Siderail Cover Before installing the crossrails (A), remove the siderail covers (B).
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 4-8 Black plate (8,1) 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. 4. Locate the forward or rearward cut-out (A) in the siderail channel. 5.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 5-4 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-4 Rear Window Wiper/ Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Headlamp Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Compass . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-2 Black plate (2,1) Instruments and Controls Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service Vehicle Messages . . . Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transmission Messages . . . . . Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-43 5-43 5-44 5-45 5-45 5-46 Controls Power Tilt Wheel Steering Wheel Adjustment Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls (Audio) y / c z (Previous/Next): Press to go to the previous or next radio station stored as a favorite, or the previous or next track of a CD. . For vehicles without a navigation system, press and hold g for two seconds to interact with OnStar® or Bluetooth. See the OnStar Owner's Guide, or Bluetooth on page 7‑37 for more information about these features. .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-4 Black plate (4,1) Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Horn For vehicles with a heated steering wheel. Press near the horn symbols or press on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Windshield Wiper/Washer Wagon Model Shown The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column. Move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. 7 (Mist): Single wipe, briefly move the lever down and release.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Instruments and Controls If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds while you are driving, the exterior lamps come on automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO. See “Wiper Activated Headlamps” for more information. Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-6 Black plate (6,1) Instruments and Controls Rear Window Wiper/Washer For vehicles with a rear window wiper/washer, the controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever. Z (Rear Wiper Delay Short): Sets a five‐second delay between wipes. 5 (Rear Wiper Delay Long): Sets a 10‐second delay between wipes. Headlamp Washer For vehicles with headlamp washers they clear debris from the headlamp lenses.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Instruments and Controls The headlamps must be on to be washed. If the headlamps are off, only the windshield will be washed when the washer button is pressed. If the washer fluid is low, the headlamp washers will not work. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4 for more information. vehicle is in P (Park). On a manual transmission vehicle, only set it when the vehicle is stopped. Press T until Press V To Change Compass Zone displays.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-8 Black plate (8,1) Instruments and Controls If the DIC display does not show a heading, for example, N for North, or the heading does not change after making turns, there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder, or any other magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, move the magnetic item, then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Instruments and Controls Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There are three accessory power outlets.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-10 Black plate (10,1) Instruments and Controls Ashtrays The vehicle may have two removable ashtrays. One ashtray can be placed into the instrument panel storage compartment and the other into the center console rear compartment. To empty the ashtrays, hold on to the edges of the bin and pull straight out. To reinstall, push the tray back into place.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English shown, Metric similar 5-11
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-12 Instruments and Controls English V-Series shown, Metric and Manual similar Black plate (12,1)
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Instruments and Controls Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. The trip odometer is part of the Driver Information Center (DIC); for more information see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-14 Black plate (14,1) Instruments and Controls The Fuel Level Low message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a single chime sounds. See Fuel System Messages on page 5‑36 for more information. Boost Gauge This gauge indicates positive manifold pressure which is the induction air pressure level in the intake manifold before it enters the combustion chamber. This gauge reads zero under light throttle before boost is generated.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Instruments and Controls For the CTS-V, the tachometer tracer lights flash prior to reaching engine speed limit. The tracer lights also flash on automatic transmission vehicles while in the DSC or Tap Shift modes. A reading outside the normal operating range may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Oil should be checked as soon as possible.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-16 Black plate (16,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster. English Metric This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the engine coolant overheats, the engine coolant temperature warning light comes on.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Instruments and Controls If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the light nor the chime comes on. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device is put on the seat . To turn off the warning light and/or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-18 Black plate (18,1) Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑37 for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. several seconds as a system check. If the vehicle has remote start, and it is being used to start the vehicle from a distance, you may not see the system check.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Instruments and Controls Charging System Light 5-19 When this light comes on, the Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays a message. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5‑31. The charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show the light is working. It should go out when the engine is started.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-20 Black plate (20,1) Instruments and Controls Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Instruments and Controls . . Make sure the electrical system is not wet. The system could be wet if the vehicle was driven through a deep puddle of water. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-22 Black plate (22,1) Instruments and Controls The diagnostic system evaluates critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection, your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Brake System Warning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light For vehicles with the Electric Park Brake (EPB), this park brake status light should come on briefly when ignition is placed in ON/RUN. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If this park brake light comes on, there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causing the park brake system to work at a reduced level.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-24 Black plate (24,1) Instruments and Controls For the CTS-V, the tracer lights function as a performance up-shift light. The tracers flash to indicate when to shift to the next higher gear to avoid the engine speed limit. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑26 or Manual Transmission on page 9‑31 for more information.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Instruments and Controls When the Light is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. { WARNING A tire pressure message can accompany the light. See Tire Messages on page 5‑44 for more information. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑72 for more information.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-26 Black plate (26,1) Instruments and Controls Security Light See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑2 for more information. Lamps On Reminder Front Fog Lamp Light This light flashes when the security system is activated. This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on. For more information, see Vehicle Security on page 2‑25. See Exterior Lamps Off Reminder on page 6‑2 for more information.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) This light comes on whenever the cruise control is active. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 9‑41 for more information. The Driver Information Center (DIC) provides status of many vehicle systems. The DIC displays warning/ status messages.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-28 Black plate (28,1) Instruments and Controls T (Vehicle Information): Press to scroll through the vehicle information displays. See “Vehicle Information Display Menu Items” following for more information. U (Customization): Press to scroll through each of the customization features. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑46 for more information. V (Set/Reset): Press to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge and clear DIC warning messages.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Instruments and Controls To turn off the timer, press the set/reset button again. The timer displays the end timing value. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the set/reset button. Inst (Instantaneous) Economy Displays the current fuel economy in either liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number changes frequently as driving conditions change. It cannot be reset.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-30 Black plate (30,1) Instruments and Controls Parking Assist If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, this display allows the system to be turned on or off. Once in this display, press the set/reset button to select between On or Off. The URPA system automatically turns back on after each vehicle start.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Instruments and Controls Lateral Acceleration (CTS-V Only) Lateral Acceleration measures the force of a turn or corner. For example, when turning right, it forces to the left. This gauge displays the “g” force from 0.0 g to 2.0 g. Blank Display This display shows no information. DIC Compass The vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Compass on page 5‑7 for information.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-32 Black plate (32,1) Instruments and Controls BATTERY VOLTS LOW This message displays when the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or the battery has been drained. If this message appears immediately after starting the engine, it is possible that the generator can still recharge the battery. The battery should recharge while driving, but may take a few hours to do so.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Instruments and Controls PRESS BRAKE TO START ENGINE (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY) If the vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays if you try to start the engine without having the brake pressed. The brake needs to be pressed when starting the engine. See Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑17 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑18 for more information.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-34 Black plate (34,1) Instruments and Controls STEP ON BRAKE TO RELEASE PARK BRAKE For vehicles with the Electric Parking Brake, this message displays if you try to release the park brake system without first pressing the brake pedal. See the Electric Parking Brake information under Parking Brake (Manual) on page 9‑34 or Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9‑35 for more information.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Instruments and Controls TRUNK OPEN (Sedan and Coupe) This message displays when the trunk is not closed completely. Make sure that the trunk is closed completely. Engine Cooling System Messages ENGINE HOT A/C (AIR CONDITIONING) OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5‑16.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-36 Black plate (36,1) Instruments and Controls ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL If the vehicle has an oil level sensor, this message displays if the oil level in the vehicle is low. Check the oil level and correct it as necessary. You may need to let the vehicle cool or warm up and cycle the ignition to be sure this message clears. This message clears itself after 10 seconds, until the next ignition cycle. See Engine Oil on page 10‑10 for additional information.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Instruments and Controls TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message displays when the fuel cap has not been fully tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to ensure that it is on and tightened properly. Key and Lock Messages ACCESSORY MODE ACTIVE If the vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays when the accessory mode is active. See Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑17 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑18 for more information.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-38 Black plate (38,1) Instruments and Controls ELECTRONIC KEY NOT DETECTED RESTART ALLOWED If moving the transmitter to different locations within the vehicle does not help, place the transmitter in the center console transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the front of the vehicle and then start the vehicle. . The vehicle's battery voltage is low. The battery voltage must be above 10 volts for the keyless access transmitter to be detected properly.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Instruments and Controls 5-39 PRESS START CONTROL TO LEARN KEYS REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY SERVICE KEYLESS START SYSTEM If the vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays when matching new transmitters to the vehicle. See the Keyless Access information for Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on page 2‑5 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2‑7 for more information.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-40 Black plate (40,1) Instruments and Controls AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF Object Detection System Messages Ride Control System Messages This message displays when the automatic headlamps are turned off. PARKING ASSIST OFF ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, after the vehicle has been started, this message displays to remind the driver that the URPA system has been turned off.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Instruments and Controls SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE This message displays if a problem occurs with the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system. The vehicle will run in 2WD. This could be caused by: notice that the effort required to steer the vehicle increases or feels heavier, but you will still be able to steer the vehicle. See Steering on page 9‑4. . An electronics problem SERVICE STABILITRAK . An AWD system oil overheat .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-42 Black plate (42,1) Instruments and Controls STABILITRAK COMPETITIVE MODE This message displays when the Competitive Driving mode is selected. When in this mode, the Traction Control System (TCS) will not be operating and the TCS/ StabiliTrak warning light will turn on. Adjust your driving accordingly. See “Competitive Driving Mode” under Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑38 for more information.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Instruments and Controls SUSPENSION MODE TOUR (CTS-V ONLY) This message will be displayed when touring mode is selected using the Magnetic Ride Control button in the center of the instrument panel. See Magnetic Ride Control on page 9‑40 for more information. Airbag System Messages SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays when there is a problem with the airbag system. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-44 Black plate (44,1) Instruments and Controls SERVICE VEHICLE SOON TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when a non-emissions related malfunction occurs. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible. This message displays when the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is re-learning the tire positions on the vehicle. The tire positions must be re-learned after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Instruments and Controls 5-45 Transmission Messages SERVICE TRANSMISSION SPORT MODE DIFFERENTIAL HOT, REDUCE SPEED (CTS-V ONLY) This message displays when there is a problem with the vehicle's transmission. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This message displays when the vehicle is in sport mode. The transmission gear position will also be displayed when DSC is in use.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-46 Black plate (46,1) Instruments and Controls SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/H (MPH) This message displays when the vehicle speed is limited to 128 km/h (80 mph) because the vehicle detects a problem in the speed variable assist steering, magnetic ride control, or automatic leveling control systems. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Vehicle Personalization 2. Press the customization button to enter the feature settings menu.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until the Display Language screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through the following settings: No Change: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. English (default): All messages will appear in English.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-48 Black plate (48,1) Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until Auto Door Unlock appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through the following settings: Off: None of the doors will automatically unlock. Driver Only At Off: Only the driver door will unlock when the ignition is turned off.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Instruments and Controls To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. Remote Door Unlock Feedback This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or keyless access transmitter, or when the vehicle is automatically unlocked using the Keyless Unlock feature.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-50 Black plate (50,1) Instruments and Controls Approach Lighting This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or keyless access transmitter. Press the customization button until Approach Lighting appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Instruments and Controls For example, if there are two keyless access transmitters in the vehicle and one is removed, the other will be locked in. The keyless access transmitter locked in the vehicle can still be used to start the vehicle or unlock the doors, if needed.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-52 Black plate (52,1) Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until Keyless Unlock appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through the following settings: Entry Door Only: Only the driver door will automatically unlock when you approach the vehicle with the keyless access transmitter and open the driver door.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Instruments and Controls Entry/Exit Recall Off (default): No automatic Entry/Exit Recall will occur when entering or leaving the vehicle. The Exit recall will only occur after pressing the door mounted EXIT button. This button will cause the drivers seat to move rearward a certain distance, and the steering column to move full up and full forward, if equipped. Entry Recall will only occur by pressing the door mounted “1” or “2” button.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-54 Black plate (54,1) Instruments and Controls 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. . The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons are pressed. . The end of the feature settings menu is reached and exited. . A 40 second time period has elapsed with no selection made.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Instruments and Controls When programming a garage door, park outside of the garage. Park directly in line with and facing the garage door opener motor-head or gate motor-head. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate that is being programmed.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-56 Instruments and Controls 4. The indicator light on the Universal Home Remote will flash slowly at first and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light. .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Instruments and Controls To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 of “Programming the Universal Home Remote System.” Do not repeat Step 1, as this will erase all previous programming from the Universal Home Remote buttons. Gate Operator and Canadian Programming If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-800-355-3515 or go to www.homelink.com.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 5-58 Black plate (58,1) Instruments and Controls Erasing Universal Remote Buttons Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote Button All programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. To reprogram any of the three Universal Remote buttons, repeat the programming instructions earlier in this section, beginning with Step 2.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 6-2 Black plate (2,1) Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Turns the headlamps on and off automatically, depending upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle. ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: . Sidemarker Lamps . Taillamps . License Plate Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer Push the turn signal/lane change lever away from you to turn the high beams on.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Lighting Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system will make either the reduced intensity low‐beam headlamps or dedicated DRLs come on when the following conditions are met: . It is still daylight and the ignition is in ON/RUN or START. .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 6-4 Black plate (4,1) Lighting Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) The Adaptive Forward Lighting System (AFL) pivots the headlamps horizontally to provide greater road illumination while turning. To enable AFL, set the exterior lamp switch on the multifunction lever to the AUTO position. Moving the switch out of the AUTO position will deactivate the system. AFL will operate when the vehicle speed is greater than 3 km/h (2 mph).
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Lighting 6-5 Fog Lamps Interior Lighting Reading Lamps Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamp control is located on the turn signal/multifunction lever. Instrument Panel Illumination Control The reading lamps are located on the overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 6-6 Black plate (6,1) Lighting Lighting Features Entry Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, reverse lamps, dome lamps, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly, when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) K is pressed, or when the door handle is pulled on a Keyless Access Vehicle. See Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑17 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑18.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Lighting When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 6-8 Black plate (8,1) Lighting Battery Power Protection This feature helps to prevent battery drain if accessory lamps are left on. If accessory lamps such as the vanity mirror, cargo, reading, console, or glove box are left on, they automatically time-out after about 20 minutes. To reset the battery protection, all of the above lamps must be turned off or the ignition must be in the ACC/ ACCESSORY position.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Infotainment System Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Read the following pages to become familiar with the audio system's features. { WARNING Radio Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-2 Black plate (2,1) Infotainment System Navigation System Operation For vehicles with a navigation system, see the separate Navigation System Manual. Theft-Deterrent Feature 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.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Infotainment System 7-3 Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble): To adjust bass, midrange, or treble: 1. Press the TUNE/TONE knob until the tone control tabs display. Partial View of Radio with DVD Audio, Hard Drive Device (HDD), and USB The vehicle may have one of these radios as its audio system. If the vehicle does not have one of these radio systems, it may have a navigation radio system.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-4 Black plate (4,1) Infotainment System 4. To decrease the highlighted setting, do one of the following: Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) 4. To decrease the highlighted setting, do one of the following: . Turn the TUNE/TONE knob counterclockwise. BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust balance or fade: . Turn the TUNE/TONE knob counterclockwise. . Turn the MENU/SELECT knob counterclockwise. . Turn the MENU/SELECT knob counterclockwise. .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Infotainment System Adjusting the Equalizer (EQ) To choose a DSP setting: If the radio has this feature, the EQ can be adjusted between talk and manual. 1. Press the TUNE/TONE knob to display the tone/speaker and DSP tabs. To choose an EQ setting: 2. Press the softkey under the DSP tab. 1. Press the TUNE/TONE knob. 2. Select EQ. 3. Select Talk or Manual. 4. Press the Back button to go back to the Tone Settings menu.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-6 Black plate (6,1) Infotainment System System Settings CONFIG: Press to adjust the number of favorites pages, auto volume, XM (if equipped), and HDD (if available) settings. The FAV, AUTO VOL, XM (if equipped), and HDD (if available) tabs display. The display will time out after approximately ten seconds. Configuring the Number of Favorite Pages The number of favorite pages can be set up using the CONFIG button. To setup the number of favorite pages: 1.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Infotainment System 3. Press the softkey below the On or Off tab located under the AUTO VOL display to turn this feature on or off. The display times out after approximately 10 seconds. This feature is most effective at lower radio volume settings where background noise can affect how the music being played through the vehicle's audio system is heard.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-8 Black plate (8,1) Infotainment System For the data provided by Gracenote® Music Recognition Service, the content is not necessarily guaranteed 100%. Regarding the use of Gracenote Music Recognition Service. When this product is used, it is necessary to agree to the following articles. This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”).
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Infotainment System Gracenote reserves the right to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories for any cause that Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers are error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers will be uninterrupted.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-10 Black plate (10,1) Infotainment System The radio only tunes into stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. Selecting a Station Station List Seek Tuning FAV: Press to change the favorites page. If the radio station is not known: Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to display the station list. To create a list of available stations, select “Refresh AM Station List” or “Refresh FM Station List”, depending on which band is being used.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Infotainment System FAV (Favorites): A maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the six softkeys below the radio station frequency tabs on the display and by using the radio favorites page button (FAV button). Press the FAV button to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-12 Black plate (12,1) Infotainment System Press and hold the REV or FWD buttons to rewind or fast forward through the time shift buffer. Hold FWD until the end of the currently recorded buffer to resume “live” radio playback. With “live” radio playing, the radio display will no longer show the buffer bar below the station number. On FM or AM, press the REV or FWD button multiple times to rewind or fast forward.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Infotainment System FAV: Press to change the favorites page. Softkeys: Press to select preset stations. XM Categories XM stations are organized in categories. Removing or Adding Categories (Radio with CD and Radio with Six-Disc CD Only) 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Press the softkey below the XM tab. 3. Turn the TUNE/TONE knob or the MENU/SELECT knob to scroll through the available categories. 4.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-14 Black plate (14,1) Infotainment System FAV (Favorites): A maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the six softkeys below the radio station frequency tabs on the display and by using the radio favorites page button (FAV button). Press the FAV button to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Infotainment System Press and hold the REV or FWD buttons to rewind or fast forward through the time shift buffer. Hold FWD until the end of the currently recorded buffer to resume “live” radio playback. With “live” radio playing, the radio display will no longer show the buffer bar below the station number. Press the REV or FWD button multiple time to jump to the previous or next song or commercial.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-16 Black plate (16,1) Infotainment System No CAT Info: No category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No Information: No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. CAT Not Found: There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working properly.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Infotainment System XM™ Satellite Radio Service Backglass Antenna XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-18 Black plate (18,1) Infotainment System Audio Players CD Player The infotainment system's CD player can play audio CDs and MP3 CDs. CDs that are 8 cm (3 in) in diameter will not work in the CD player. Care of CDs If playing a CD, the sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the disc has been handled. Handle discs carefully.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Infotainment System \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly within a track. Inserting a CD (Six-Disc CD Player) 7-19 To insert multiple CDs: ^ (Load): Press to load CDs into the Six-Disc CD player. ^ (Load): Press to load CDs into the CD player. This CD player holds up to six CDs. 1. Press and hold the ^ button for five seconds. A beep sounds and Load All Discs displays. Z (Eject): To insert one CD: 2.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-20 Black plate (20,1) Infotainment System Press the softkeys located under the Disc tab to change to another disc. The CD begins playback of the first track on the selected disc. As each new track starts to play, the track number displays in the left and center of the screen.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Infotainment System . The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. CD/DVD Player . The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. . There was a problem while burning the disc. The infotainment system's CD/DVD player can play audio discs and MP3 discs. . The label is caught in the CD/DVD-A player. If the disc is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good disc.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-22 Black plate (22,1) Infotainment System The use of disc lens cleaners for discs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the disc optics with lubricants internal to the CD/DVD player mechanism. ¨ SEEK/© SEEK: Press to select tracks. Notice: If a label is added to a disc, or more than one disc is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged discs, the CD/DVD player could be damaged.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Infotainment System 7-23 Playing a CD To use the MENU/SELECT knob: Playing a DVD-A (Audio) Disc Selecting a CD Track Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to highlight the desired track, then press the MENU/SELECT knob to select the track. The Radio with DVD Audio, HDD, and USB is capable of playing DVD audio discs in the Bose® 5.1 Cabin surround sound system. Fast Forward and Rewind Insert the DVD audio disc into the CD/DVD player.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-24 Black plate (24,1) Infotainment System To use the TUNE/TONE knob: Turn the TUNE/TONE knob to display a list of all tracks in all groups on the DVD audio disc and to highlight tracks. Stop turning the TUNE/TONE knob or press the TUNE/TONE knob to start playback of the highlighted track. To use the MENU/SELECT knob: Press the softkey under the Menu tab to display a list of all Groups. To change Groups, turn the MENU/SELECT knob to highlight the desired Group.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Infotainment System Check the DSP settings to determine if a 5.1 surround sound audio stream is playing. See Operation on page 7‑2 for more information. Press the DSP tab to see if the 5.1 + Normal or 5.1 + Rear settings are available for selection. If these settings are available, Audio Stream 1 is playing. Playing an MP3/WMA Disc CD/DVD players with the MP3 feature are capable of playing an MP3/WMA on DVD+/−R, CD−R, or CD−RW discs.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-26 Black plate (26,1) Infotainment System Creating an MP3/WMA Disc . When creating an MP3/WMA disc: . Make sure the MP3/WMA files are recorded on a CD−R or CD−RW disc. . Do not mix standard audio and MP3/WMA files on one disc. . Make sure the CD does not have more than a maximum of 50 folders and playlists, and 255 files to read and play. . Create a folder structure that makes it easy to find songs while driving.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Infotainment System 7-27 Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play File System and Naming If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the file structure that contains empty folders and no compressed files in them, the player advances to the next folder in the file structure that contains compressed audio files. Tracks recorded to the CD-R or CD-RW play in the following order: The song name that is contained in the ID3 tag displays.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-28 Black plate (28,1) Infotainment System Playlists can be selected using the previous and next folder buttons. Tracks can be changed by pressing the seek buttons or turning the tune knob. Songs are played sequentially; press s REV or \ FWD to reverse or advance through the playing song. The HDD Radio does not support preprogrammed playlists. To create a playlist on the HDD radio from songs recorded to the HDD, see Hard Drive Device (HDD) on page 7‑29.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Infotainment System . Folders . Artists . Albums . Song Titles . AudioBook 3. Press the MENU/SELECT knob to select the desired option. *The HDD Radio does not support preprogrammed playlists. To create a playlist on the HDD radio from songs recorded to the HDD, see Hard Drive Device (HDD) on page 7‑29. Quick Jump To scroll up or down the list of Artists, Albums, or Song Titles, press and hold the softkey located under the FWD or REV tab.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-30 Black plate (30,1) Infotainment System Stopping the Recording While recording from the audio CD, press the REC button to display the stop recording option. Press the softkey under this option to confirm the selection. Ejecting a CD or Turning Off the Vehicle While Recording If the CD is ejected or the vehicle is turned off before the recording process has completed, tracks that have been completely recorded are stored to the HDD.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Infotainment System The Gracenote Database stored on the HDD can be updated so that it includes name information for more recently released audio CDs. See your dealer for more information on Gracenote® Database updates for the HDD radio. The last radio station that was on begins playing and a status bar appears on the top of the display when the recording process starts. The status bar disappears when the process has ended.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-32 Black plate (32,1) Infotainment System HDD Playback Mode The infotainment system displays the current HDD playback mode. The following table shows the display mode options and what happens as the mode is displayed: . Artists . Albums . Song Titles . Genres Mode When Displayed . Recently Saved Shuffle System is randomly playing back all HDD content. . AudioBook Artist System is playing back content by a selected artist in alphabetical order.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Infotainment System Shuffle Songs HDD Categories Select this option from the HDD Menu to randomly play back HDD content. The HDD category mode can be used to select a song by a particular artist, album, or genre for playback.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-34 Black plate (34,1) Infotainment System The audible.com® playback requires activation of the vehicle as a player for downloaded content. The radio system activates the audible.com system when information is found on either a CD inserted into the CD/DVD player or a USB storage device that is connected. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is required in order to activate the vehicle.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Infotainment System Press r / j (play/pause) to pause the radio. The radio display will show the Time Shift buffer status bar. The status bar shows the amount of content that is stored in the buffer and the current pause point. To resume playback from the current pause point, press r / j again. The radio will no longer be playing “live” radio. Instead, time shifted content is being played from the buffer.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-36 Black plate (36,1) Infotainment System 3.5 mm Jack USB Supported Devices Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the auxiliary input jack to use a portable audio player. . USB Flash Drives . Portable USB Hard Drives . Fifth generation or later iPods* . First, Second, or Third generation iPod nanos* . iPod classics* Playback of an audio device that is connected to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) jack can only be controlled using the controls on the device.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Infotainment System A standard iPod USB cable, like the one that came with the iPod, cannot be used to connect an iPod to the vehicle. The special iPod connection cable that came equipped with the vehicle or that was made available from your dealer must be used to command and control an iPod. Use a standard 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable to connect an older iPod model that is not supported, or if the special iPod connection cable is missing.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-38 Black plate (38,1) Infotainment System Voice Recognition The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers and name tags. For additional information say “Help” while you are in a voice recognition menu. Noise: Keep interior noise levels to a minimum. The system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Infotainment System Pairing A Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone must be paired to the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system first and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar® Hands‐Free Calling, if available. Refer to the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-40 Black plate (40,1) Infotainment System Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. For vehicles with a navigation system say “Hands Free” after the tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “List.” Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. For vehicles with a navigation system say “Hands Free” after the tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Delete.” The system asks which phone to delete. 4.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Infotainment System The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers. Command Usage Store This command will store a phone number, or a group of numbers as a name tag. Digit Store This command allows a phone number to be stored as a name tag by entering the digits one at a time. Delete This command is used to delete individual name tags.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-42 Black plate (42,1) Infotainment System Using the “Delete All Name Tags” Command This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands Free Calling Directory and the OnStar Turn by Turn Destinations Directory. Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands. Command The dial or call command can be used interchangeably to dial a phone number or a stored name tag.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Infotainment System If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. For vehicles with a navigation system say “Hands Free” after the tone. 2. Say “Digit Dial.” 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to dial.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-44 Black plate (44,1) Infotainment System Three‐Way Calling Muting a Call Three‐Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. 1. While on a call press b g. 2. Say “Three‐way call.” 3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party to call. 4.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Infotainment System Voice Pass‐Thru Voice Pass‐Thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature. This feature can be used to verbally access contacts stored in the cell phone. 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Voice.” The system responds with “OK, accessing .” .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 7-46 Black plate (46,1) Infotainment System 2 NOTES
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Climate Controls Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Air Vents Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 8-2 Climate Controls K. Outside Air L. Black plate (2,1) Rear Window Defogger Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): The system automatically controls fan speed, air delivery, and air conditioning in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. When the indicator light is on, the system is in full automatic operation.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Climate Controls Manual Operation O (Power): Press to turn the climate control system on or off. When the climate control system is turned off the air inlet defaults to outside air. D C (Fan Control): Press the buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed. Pressing either button cancels automatic fan control. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. The blower may reduce during an Onstar® session to limit background noise.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 8-4 Black plate (4,1) Climate Controls # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off and override the automatic system. When in AUTO, the air conditioning compressor comes on automatically, as needed. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. M (Recirculation): Press to turn on recirculation. An indicator light comes on.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Climate Controls z / { (Heated and Ventilated 8-5 Sensors Seats): Press to heat or ventilate the seat. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑12. Remote Start Climate Control Operation: For vehicles with remote vehicle start, the climate control system automatically heats and cools the vehicle based on the temperature inside and outside of the vehicle. The climate control displays will be blank. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑12.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 8-6 Black plate (6,1) Climate Controls Do not cover the sensors or the automatic climate control system will not work properly. Air Quality Sensor For vehicles with an air quality sensor, the climate control system adjusts to limit some exhaust fumes from being pulled inside your vehicle. Press the AUTO button on the climate control to activate the air quality sensor. The recirculation indicator light comes on when poor quality air is detected.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Climate Controls 8-7 Maintenance To replace the passenger compartment air filter: Passenger Compartment Air Filter 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off. 2. Turn on the windshield wipers and turn the ignition off again when the wipers are straight up on the windshield. The passenger compartment air filter traps most of the dust and pollen from the air entering the vehicle. The filter will need to be changed periodically.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 8-8 Climate Controls 5. Pull out on the two tabs located on each end of the filter cover. 6. Lift the filter cover off by pulling it straight up. 7. Remove the old filter and insert a new one. See Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11‑9 for the correct part number for the filter. 8. Reverse Steps 1 through 6 to reinstall the cover.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Driving and Operating Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Competitive Driving . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-2 Black plate (2,1) Driving and Operating Fuel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47 Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-48 Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . 9-48 California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-49 Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Driving and Operating Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, and attentiveness. Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-4 Black plate (4,1) Driving and Operating And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road, whether it is pavement or gravel; the condition of the road, whether it is wet, dry, or icy; tire tread; the condition of the brakes; the weight of the vehicle; and the amount of brake force applied. Avoid needless heavy braking.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Driving and Operating Steering Tips Steering in Emergencies It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. These problems can be avoided by braking — if you can stop in time.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-6 Black plate (6,1) Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Driving and Operating While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You might not realize the surface is slippery until the vehicle is skidding.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-8 Black plate (8,1) Driving and Operating Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under the vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill. . . Stay in your own lane.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-10 Black plate (10,1) Driving and Operating If possible, use the Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Service (Mexico) on page 13‑9. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. . Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror. { WARNING Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to get inside.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Driving and Operating Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed. This keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-12 Black plate (12,1) Driving and Operating Two labels on the vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification label. Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D).
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Driving and Operating Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-14 Black plate (14,1) Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Example 2 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). B. Subtract Occupant Weight B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs).
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Driving and Operating The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for the vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. If the vehicle is carrying a heavy load, it should be spread out. See “Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit” earlier in this section.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-16 Black plate (16,1) Driving and Operating Starting and Operating . Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle when the engine speed will exceed 4000 rpm. New Vehicle Break-In . Do not let the engine labor. Never lug the engine in high gear at low speeds. With a manual transmission, shift to the next lower gear. This rule applies at all times, not just during the break-in period.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Driving and Operating Ignition Positions (Key Access) The ignition switch can be turned to four different positions. To shift out of P (Park), the ignition switch must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the brake pedal must be applied. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from its cylinder could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand. Make sure the 9-17 key is all the way in.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-18 Black plate (18,1) Driving and Operating The ignition switch can bind in the LOCK/OFF position with the wheels turned off center. If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ACC/ ACCESSORY. If this does not work, then the vehicle needs service. B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. This position allows you to turn off the engine.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Driving and Operating The ignition control knob cannot be removed from the vehicle. The keyless access transmitter must be inside the vehicle to start the engine. This position locks the ignition and shifter on automatic transmission vehicles, and the ignition and steering wheel on manual transmission vehicles. 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift to P (Park) with an automatic transmission, or Neutral with a manual transmission.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-20 Black plate (20,1) Driving and Operating Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. If the vehicle has the keyless access system, your foot must be on the brake pedal to start the engine.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Driving and Operating START for many seconds, cranking will be stopped after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage. To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running. Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition switch to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-22 Black plate (22,1) Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: . Audio System . Power Windows . Sunroof (if equipped) Power to the audio system will work up to 10 minutes or until the driver door is opened. Power to the windows or sunroof will work up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park { WARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-24 Black plate (24,1) Driving and Operating Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into P (Park) is not done properly and then it is difficult to shift out of P (Park). To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park).
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Driving and Operating See Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑17 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑18 for more information. For vehicles with the keyless access ignition, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and remove the keyless access transmitter. If towing a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9‑53. Engine Exhaust { WARNING Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-26 Black plate (26,1) Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { WARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-28 Black plate (28,1) Driving and Operating N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. You can also use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { WARNING Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Driving and Operating Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap Shift Notice: If you drive the vehicle at a high rpm without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control (DSC), you could damage the vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using DSC. Vehicles with Driver Shift Control (DSC) allow shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-30 Black plate (30,1) Driving and Operating While using the DSC feature, the vehicle will have firmer, quicker shifting. You can use this for sport driving or when climbing or descending hills, to stay in gear longer, or to downshift for more power or engine braking. The tachometer display indicates which gear the vehicle is in. The number indicates the requested gear range when moving the shift lever forward or rearward.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Driving and Operating Manual Transmission CTS—V If the vehicle has a manual transmission, the shift lever is located on the center console between the front seats. The following explains how to operate the manual transmission. 9-31 2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal and let up on the accelerator pedal, then shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal while accelerating.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-32 Black plate (32,1) Driving and Operating The CTS-V transmission prevents easily shifting into R (Reverse) using normal shifting force while the vehicle is moving at more than 5 km/h (3 mph), or when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF. Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) If the vehicle speed drops below 32 km/h (20 mph), or if the engine is not running smoothly, downshift to the next lower gear.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake System (ABS) Vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions. When using a compact spare tire on an AWD vehicle, the system automatically detects the compact spare and disables AWD.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-34 Black plate (34,1) Driving and Operating Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Driving and Operating Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on, and the vehicle begins to move. To stop the chime, fully release the parking brake.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-36 Black plate (36,1) Driving and Operating The system has two warning lights and five Driver Information Center (DIC) messages. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑22 and Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27 for more information. In case of insufficient electrical power, the EPB cannot be applied or released. EPB Apply The EPB can be applied any time the vehicle is stopped. The EPB is applied by momentarily lifting up on the EPB switch.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Driving and Operating The EPB is released when the BRAKE light is off and the DIC message PARK BRAKE RELEASED is displayed. If the yellow light is on, the EPB has detected an error in another system and is operating with reduced functionality. To release the EPB when this light is on, push down on the EPB switch and hold it in the down position. EPB release may take a longer period of time than normal when this light is on.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-38 Black plate (38,1) Driving and Operating on page 9‑11 for more information. See Winter Driving on page 9‑9 for information on using TCS when driving in snowy or icy conditions. Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Driving and Operating StabiliTrak® System The vehicle has an electronic stability control system called StabiliTrak. It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. StabiliTrak activates when the system senses a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-40 Black plate (40,1) Driving and Operating While in the StabiliTrak Competitive Mode, the TCS/StabiliTrak warning light comes on, TCS does not limit wheel spin, and more effort is required to turn the steering wheel. Adjust your driving accordingly. Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button again, or turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY and restart the vehicle, to turn TCS back on and turn the TCS/StabiliTrak warning light off.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Driving and Operating Cruise Control { WARNING Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. If the vehicle has the Stabilitrak® system and begins to limit wheel spin while you are using cruise control, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑39.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-42 Black plate (42,1) Driving and Operating The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. 1. Press the I button. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated, . Press and hold the +RES button on the steering wheel until the desired speed is reached, then release it. .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control There are four ways to end cruise control: . Step lightly on the brake pedal (manual and automatic transmissions). . Press the clutch pedal to the floor (manual transmissions). . Press . To turn off the cruise control, press I on the steering wheel. [ on the steering wheel.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-44 Black plate (44,1) Driving and Operating How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds to indicate the system is working. Objects must be at least 25.4 cm (10 in) off the ground and below trunk level, and within 2.4 m (8 ft) from the rear bumper to be detected. The distance may be less during warmer or humid weather. A single beep sounds the first time an object is detected between 1.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does not replace driver vision. RVC does not: . . Detect objects that are outside the camera's field of view, below the bumper, or underneath the vehicle. Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets. Do not back the vehicle by only looking at the RVC screen, or use the screen during longer, higher speed backing maneuvers or where there could be cross-traffic.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-46 Black plate (46,1) Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera Location The area displayed by the camera is limited and does not display objects that are close to either corner or under the bumper. The area displayed can vary depending on vehicle orientation or road conditions. The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual distance. The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: . It is dark. . The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into the camera lens. . Ice, snow, mud, or anything else builds up on the camera lens. Clean the lens, rinse it with water, and wipe it with a soft cloth. .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-48 Black plate (48,1) Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel If the vehicle has a V6 engine, use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock, might be heard when driving. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Driving and Operating Fuels in Foreign Countries Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-50 Black plate (50,1) Driving and Operating Fuels containing MMT can reduce spark plug life and affect emission control system performance. The malfunction indicator lamp might turn on. If this occurs, return to your dealer for service. WARNING (Continued) pumping fuel. Keep children away from the fuel pump; never let children pump fuel. To remove the tethered fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way. Be careful not to spill fuel.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-52 Black plate (52,1) Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Container WARNING (Continued) . { WARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: . Dispense fuel only into approved containers. .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Driving and Operating For information on towing a disabled vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑111. For information on towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home, see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑111. Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips { WARNING The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-54 . Black plate (54,1) Driving and Operating Vehicles with automatic transmissions can tow in D (Drive) but M (Manual Mode) is recommended. See Manual Mode on page 9‑29 for more information. Use a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often. For vehicles with a manual transmission, it is better not to use the highest gear. . Use the cruise control when towing. . Obey speed limit restrictions.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Driving and Operating Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. The vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so the trailer won't strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-56 Black plate (56,1) Driving and Operating Parking on Hills { WARNING Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. When possible, always park the rig on a flat surface. If parking the rig on a hill: 1.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Driving and Operating Trailer Towing (Except CTS-V and Coupe) Before pulling a trailer, there are three important considerations that have to do with weight: . The weight of the trailer. . The weight of the trailer tongue. . The total weight on the vehicle's tires. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 450 kg (1,000 lbs). But even that can be too heavy.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-58 Black plate (58,1) Driving and Operating After loading the trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they are not, adjustments might be made by moving some items around in the trailer. Towing Equipment Safety Chains Hitches Total Weight on the Vehicle's Tires . Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Driving and Operating Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to the vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 9-60 Black plate (60,1) Driving and Operating 2 NOTES
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 10-3 10-3 10-3 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-2 Black plate (2,1) Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Coupe and Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V Coupe and Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57 Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Wagon) . . . . . . . 10-59 Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V Wagon) . . . . . 10-61 Wheels and Tires Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Vehicle Care General Information For service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: 10-3 California Proposition 65 Warning Accessories and Modifications Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-4 Black plate (4,1) Vehicle Care GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle. Your GM dealer can accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories. When you go to your GM dealer and ask for GM Accessories, you will know that GM-trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM Accessories. Also, see Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3‑42.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Vehicle Care Hood Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly. To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle on the lower side of the instrument panel. 10-5 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. The lever is located under the front edge of the grille near the center.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview CTS 3.6 L V6 Engine Shown, 3.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑26. D. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 10‑106. I. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See Engine Oil on page 10‑10. B.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-8 Vehicle Care CTS-V 6.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Vehicle Care A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑26. D. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 10‑106. J. B. Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Coupe and Sedan) on page 10‑41 or Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS V Coupe and Sedan) on page 10‑45 or Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Wagon) on page 10‑48 or Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS V Wagon) on page 10‑52. E.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-10 Black plate (10,1) Vehicle Care Engine Cover Engine Cover (CTS) 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall engine cover. Engine Cover (CTS-V) 2. Pull the engine cover forward until it is clear of the smaller piece. 3. Lift and remove the engine cover. 4. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall engine cover. Engine Oil To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Vehicle Care . Change the engine oil at the appropriate time. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑14. . Always dispose of engine oil properly. See “What to Do with Used Oil” in this section. Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-12 Black plate (12,1) Vehicle Care Selecting the Right Engine Oil Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade: Specification Use and ask for engine oils with the dexos™ certification mark. Oils meeting the requirements of the vehicle should have the dexos™ certification mark on the container. This certification mark indicates that the oil has been approved to the dexos™ specification.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Vehicle Care (−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos™. See “Specification” earlier in this section for more information. Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes Do not add anything to the oil.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-14 Black plate (14,1) Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, the system must be reset every time the oil is changed.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Vehicle Care done at the dealer service department. Contact your dealer for additional information or refer to the procedure in the service manual. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13‑14. Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2, and be sure to use the fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-16 Black plate (16,1) Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle, near the front. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for more information on location. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 80 000 km (50,000 mile) interval.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Vehicle Care 6. Remove the three air cleaner housing cover screws. 7. Move the air cleaner housing cover and remove the cover from the air cleaner housing. 10-17 8. Remove the air cleaner filter from the air cleaner housing.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-18 Black plate (18,1) Vehicle Care How to Reinstall Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 8. Attach the electrical connector to the air box. 1. Install the air cleaner into the air cleaner housing. The outer air cleaner filter seal must be fitted properly in the air cleaner housing. 9. Reinstall the side cover. 2. Align the air cleaner housing cover tabs to the air cleaner housing. 3. Install the air cleaner housing cover. 4.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { WARNING Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-20 Black plate (20,1) Vehicle Care What to Use { WARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Vehicle Care DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done. If the engine is warm or hot, the coolant level should be at or above the FROID/FULL COLD line on the side of the coolant surge tank. If the engine is cold, the coolant level should be near the FROID/FULL COLD line on the side of the coolant surge tank. If it is not, there could be a leak in the cooling system.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-22 Black plate (22,1) Vehicle Care By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FROID/FULL COLD line on the side of the coolant surge tank. 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it. 3.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Vehicle Care Checking Coolant in the Intercooler System (CTS-V) The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Adding Coolant to the Intercooler System Coolant (CTS-V) The super charged engine intercooler coolant fill neck is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-24 Black plate (24,1) Vehicle Care 4. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. If you do decide to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface. Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are running.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Vehicle Care If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle: . Climbs a long hill on a hot day. . Stops after high-speed driving. . Idles for long periods in traffic. . Tows a trailer. If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam: 1.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-26 Black plate (26,1) Vehicle Care When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. The level should be between the HOT and COLD marks. If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level between the marks.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Vehicle Care Notice: . When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. . Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water does not clean as well as washer fluid. . . Fill the washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is very cold.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-28 Black plate (28,1) Vehicle Care Brake Adjustment Every time the brakes are applied, with or without the vehicle moving, the brakes adjust for wear. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING If too much brake fluid is added, it can spill on the engine and burn, if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and the vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. When the brake fluid falls to a low level, the brake warning light comes on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑22. What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-30 Black plate (30,1) Vehicle Care Battery The battery is in the trunk, behind the trim panel, on the passenger side of the vehicle. Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. After a power loss, such as disconnecting the battery or removing the maxi fuses in the power distribution fuse block, the following steps must be performed to calibrate the electronic throttle control.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Vehicle Care All-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant 10-31 What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7. If your vehicle is equipped with all-wheel-drive, this is an additional system that needs lubrication.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-32 Black plate (32,1) Vehicle Care Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Vehicle Care Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. . The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park). . With the key access ignition system, the ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF. See Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑17 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑18.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-34 Black plate (34,1) Vehicle Care Wiper Blade Replacement 6. Replace the blade with a new one. Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2. It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper windshield wiper blade length and type, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11‑9. To replace the wiper blade assembly: 4.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected and adjustment may be necessary. If oncoming vehicles flash their high beams at you, this may also mean the vertical aim needs to be adjusted.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-36 Black plate (36,1) Vehicle Care aimed. This should allow only the beam of light from the headlamp being aimed to be seen on the flat surface. High Intensity Discharge Headlamps 2. Locate the aim dot on the lens of the low‐beam headlamp. 3. Record the distance from the ground to the aim dot on the low‐beam headlamp. 4. At a wall, measure from the ground upward (A) to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it. 5.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Vehicle Care Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam. The top edge of the cut-off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10‑39. For any bulb‐changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs { WARNING 9.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-38 Black plate (38,1) Vehicle Care Fog Lamps To replace a front fog lamp bulb: 1. Pull out the push-pins located on the underside of the protection shield to remove the shield. 2. Reach up behind the front bumper area from under the vehicle to access the lamp housing. 3. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by lifting the two plastic clips. License Plate Lamp (Coupe and Sedan) 4.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Vehicle Care 10-39 License Plate Lamp (Wagon) 7. Turn the lamp assembly into the liftgate engaging the clip side first. To replace one of these bulbs: 8. Push on the lamp side opposite the clip until the lamp assembly snaps into place. 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate (Wagon) on page 2‑21 for more information. Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp A. Bulb Socket B. Bulb Fog Lamp (Up Level Only) License Plate Lamp Bulb Number H11LL W5WLL C.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-40 Black plate (40,1) Vehicle Care Electrical System Fuses and circuit breakers protect the following in the vehicle: Electrical System Overload . Headlamp Wiring . Windshield Wiper Motor The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems. To check a fuse, look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure to replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-42 Black plate (42,1) Vehicle Care Mini‐Fuses Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses Usage 26 Body Control Module 5 27 Body Control Module 4 28 Navigation Motor 29 All-Wheel Drive 30 Transmission Control Module Battery 31 Horn 33 Left Low‐Beam Headlamp (Domestic Non‐HID Only) Usage Not Used 34 Pedestrian Protection System (Export Only) 35 Body Control Module 3 36 Body Control Module 2 11 Not Used 23 19 Antilock Braking System (ABS) 24 Body Co
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Vehicle Care Mini‐Fuses Usage 38 Headlamp Washer (HID Only) 40 Right Low‐Beam Headlamp (Domestic Non‐HID Only) 41 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch 43 Low‐Beam Daytime Running Lamps (non‐HID), Left Daytime Running Lamps (HID), Left Trailer Turn Signal (Export Only) 46 47 Left High‐Beam Headlamp Right High‐Beam Headlamp Mini‐Fuses Usage 50 Right Daytime Running Lamp, Windshield Washer Pump 51 Airbag System Ignition Switch 52 Engi
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-44 Black plate (44,1) Vehicle Care Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses Usage 79 Spare 80 Spare 81 Spare 65 Front Fog Lamps (HID Only) 69 Body Control Module 6, Body Control Module 7 70 Emissions 1 71 Even Ignition Coils 6 Cooling Fan 2 72 Engine Control Module 7 Cooling Fan 1 73 Emissions 2 8 Starter 74 Odd Ignition Coils 9 Brake Vacuum Pump 75 Transmission Output Speed Sensor, Brake Vacuum Relay 76 Spare 77 Spare 78 Spare J-Case
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Vehicle Care Relays Usage 21 Cooling Fan (Series/Parallel) 32 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch 39 Windshield Washer Pump 42 Relays 10-45 Usage 49 Daytime Running Lamps (Non‐HID), Low‐Beam Headlamps (HID) 53 Not Used 63 Main Ignition Right Daytime Running Lamp, Trailer Turn Signal 66 Windshield Wipers 67 Powertrain 68 Windshield Wipers High Speed 44 Low‐Beam (non‐HID), Left Daytime Running Lamps (HID), Left Trailer Turn S
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-46 Black plate (46,1) Vehicle Care Mini‐Fuses Mini‐Fuses Usage 11 Not Used 19 Antilock Braking System (ABS) 22 Display 23 Sunroof Usage 27 Body Control Module 4 28 Navigation Motor 29 Not Used 30 Transmission Control Module Battery 31 Horn 33 Not Used 34 Pedestrian Protection System (Export Only) 35 Body Control Module 3 24 Body Control Module 1 36 Body Control Module 2 38 25 Automatic Forward Lighting System (HID Only) Headlamp
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Vehicle Care Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses Usage Left Daytime Running Lamps (HID) 55 43 56 Windshield Wipers 46 Left High‐Beam Headlamp 57 Right Low‐Beam (HID Only) 47 Right High‐Beam Headlamp 58 Left Low‐Beam (HID Only) 59 50 Right Daytime Running Lamp, Windshield Washer Pump Right Daytime Running Lamp (HID Only) 51 Airbag System Ignition Switch 52 Engine Control Module Ignition, Transmission Control Module Ignition 54 Powe
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-48 Black plate (48,1) Vehicle Care J-Case Fuses Usage 6 Cooling Fan 2 7 Cooling Fan 1 8 Starter 9 Not Used 10 Antilock Brake System Motor 13 Not Used 14 Electric Parking Brake 15 Not Used 16 Not Used 17 Blower Motor 18 Rear Window Defogger 37 Magnetic Ride/ Suspension Control Relays Usage Relays Usage 44 Left Daytime Running Lamp (HID) 1 Cooling Fan 2 2 Cooling Fan 1 3 Starter 45 Front Fog Lamps (HID Only) 4 Rear Window D
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Vehicle Care 10-49 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 electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-50 Vehicle Care Mini‐Fuses Usage 27 Body Control Module 4 28 Navigation Motor 29 All-Wheel Drive 30 Transmission Control Module Battery 31 Horn 33 34 Black plate (50,1) Mini‐Fuses Usage 40 Right Low‐Beam Headlamp (Domestic Non‐HID Only) 41 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Left Low‐Beam Headlamp (Domestic Non‐HID Only) 43 Low‐Beam Daytime Running Lamps (non‐HID), Left Daytime Running Lamps (HID), Left Trailer Turn Signal (Export Only) Ped
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Vehicle Care Mini‐Fuses Usage 60 Instrument Panel Auxiliary Power Outlet 61 Air Quality Sensor, Inside Rear View Mirror, Rear Camera 62 Ignition 64 Steering Wheel Illumination 65 Front Fog Lamps (HID Only) Mini‐Fuses Usage 74 Odd Ignition Coils 75 Transmission Output Speed Sensor, Brake Vacuum Relay 76 Spare 77 78 J-Case Fuses 10-51 Usage 10 Antilock Brake System Motor 13 Not Used 14 Electric Parking Brake Spare 15 N
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-52 Black plate (52,1) Vehicle Care Relays Usage 5 Instrument Panel Auxiliary Power Outlet 12 Horn 20 Headlamp Washer (HID Only) Relays Usage 45 Front Fog Lamps (HID Only) 48 High‐Beam Headlamps 49 Daytime Running Lamps (Non‐HID), Low‐Beam Headlamps (HID) 53 Not Used 63 Main Ignition 21 Cooling Fan (Series/Parallel) 32 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch 39 Not Used 66 Windshield Wipers 67 Powertrain 42 Right Daytime Running Lamp, Tr
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Vehicle Care Mini‐Fuses Mini‐Fuses Usage 11 Not Used 19 Antilock Braking System (ABS) 22 Display 23 Sunroof 10-53 Usage 27 Body Control Module 4 28 Navigation Motor 29 Not Used 30 Transmission Control Module Battery 31 Horn 33 Not Used 34 Pedestrian Protection System (Export Only) 35 Body Control Module 3 24 Body Control Module 1 36 Body Control Module 2 38 25 Automatic Forward Lighting System (HID Only) Headlamp
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-54 Vehicle Care Mini‐Fuses 43 46 Usage Left Daytime Running Lamp (HID) Left High‐Beam Headlamp 47 Right High‐Beam Headlamp 50 Right Daytime Running Lamp 51 Airbag System Ignition Switch 52 Black plate (54,1) Engine Control Module Ignition, Transmission Control Module Ignition 54 Power Moding (Immobilizer Module, Ignition Switch) 55 Intercooler Pump 56 Windshield Wipers Mini‐Fuses Usage 57 Right Low‐Beam (HID Only) 58 Left Low‐Beam (HID Only)
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Vehicle Care J-Case Fuses Usage 9 Not Used 10 Antilock Brake System Motor 13 Not Used 14 Electric Parking Brake 15 Not Used 16 Not Used 17 Blower Motor Relays Usage 4 Rear Window Defogger 5 Instrument Panel Auxiliary Power Outlet 12 Horn 20 Headlamp Washer (HID Only) 21 Cooling Fan (Series/Parallel) 32 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch 18 Rear Window Defogger 39 Not Used 37 Magnetic Ride/ Suspension Control 42
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-56 Black plate (56,1) Vehicle Care Relays Usage 11 Sedan Trunk Release/Coupe Rear Fog (Export Only) 12 Side Marker Lamps 13 Left Position Lamps Mini‐Fuses Usage 14 Right Position Lamp 15 Left Position Lamp 16 Door Lock 17 Console/Auxiliary Power Outlet 5 Stop Lamps (Export Only) 8 Fuel Door Unlock (Export Only) 18 Rear Fog/Export Body Control Module (Export Only) 6 Door Lock 9 19 Trunk Release 7 Door Unlock Right Position Lamp (Expo
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Vehicle Care Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses 22 Right Position Lamp (Export Only) 33 Stop Lamps (Export Only) 23 Regulated Voltage Control Sensor 34 Theft Deterrent System/Universal Garage Door Opener 35 Memory Seat Module 36 Passenger Door Module 38 Not Used Amplifier 24 Audio System (Radio) 25 Airbag System 26 Remote Keyless Entry/PASS‐Key® Theft Deterrent Module Usage 27 Audio Speakers/ Subwoofer 39 28 OnStar® System (If
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-58 Black plate (58,1) Vehicle Care Relays Usage 11 Sedan Trunk Release/Coupe Rear Fog (Export Only) 12 Side Marker Lamps 13 Left Position Lamps Mini‐Fuses Usage 14 Right Position Lamp 15 Left Position Lamp 16 Door Lock 17 Console/Auxiliary Power Outlet 5 Stop Lamps (Export Only) 8 Fuel Door Unlock (Export Only) 18 Rear Fog/Export Body Control Module (Export Only) 6 Door Lock 9 19 Trunk Release 7 Door Unlock Right Position Lamp (Expo
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Vehicle Care 10-59 Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses 22 Right Position Lamp (Export Only) 33 Stop Lamps (Export Only) 23 Regulated Voltage Control Sensor 34 Theft Deterrent System/Universal Garage Door Opener 35 Memory Seat Module 36 Passenger Door Module Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Wagon) 38 Not Used Amplifier This fuse block is on the right side of the vehicle, behind the trim panel in the rear compartment.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-60 Black plate (60,1) Vehicle Care Relays Relays Usage Relays Usage 11 Not Used 12 Side Marker Lamps 13 Left Position Lamps Mini‐Fuses Usage 14 Right Position Lamp 15 Left Position Lamp 16 Door Lock 17 Console/Auxiliary Power Outlet 18 Rear Fog/Export Body Control Module (Export Only) 19 Rear Windshield Wiper/Washer Usage 5 Stop Lamps (Export Only) 8 Fuel Door Unlock (Export Only) 6 Door Lock 9 20 7 Door Unlock Right Position L
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Vehicle Care Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses 22 Right Position Lamp (Export Only) 33 Stop Lamps (Export Only) 23 Regulated Voltage Control Sensor 34 24 Audio System (Radio) Theft Deterrent System/Universal Garage Door Opener 25 Airbag System 35 Memory Seat Module 26 Remote Keyless Entry/PASS‐Key® Theft Deterrent Module 36 Passenger Door Module 38 Rear Auxiliary Power Outlet 39 Amplifier 27 Audio Speakers/ Subwoofer 28 OnStar
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-62 Black plate (62,1) Vehicle Care Relays Relays Usage Relays Usage 11 Not Used 12 Side Marker Lamps 13 Left Position Lamps Mini‐Fuses Usage 14 Right Position Lamp 15 Left Position Lamp 16 Door Lock 17 Console/Auxiliary Power Outlet 18 Rear Fog/Export Body Control Module (Export Only) 19 Rear Windshield Wiper/Washer Usage 5 Stop Lamps (Export Only) 8 Fuel Door Unlock (Export Only) 6 Door Lock 9 20 7 Door Unlock Right Position L
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1) Vehicle Care 10-63 Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses 22 Right Position Lamp (Export Only) 30 Canister Vent 31 Driver Power Seat Switch 23 Rear Differential Cooling Pump 1 Regulated Voltage Control Sensor 33 Stop Lamps (Export Only) 2 Passenger Power Seat Switch 3 Power Windows 34 Theft Deterrent System/Universal Garage Door Opener 4 Power Steering Column 32 35 Memory Seat Module Left Rear Window Switch 37 36 Passenger Door
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-64 Black plate (64,1) Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires WARNING (Continued) . Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer. . { WARNING . . Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (65,1) Vehicle Care Winter Tires If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered roads often, you may want to get winter tires for your vehicle. All season tires provide good overall performance on most surfaces but they may not offer the traction you would like or the same level of performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads. Winter tires, in general, are designed for increased traction on snow and ice covered roads.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-66 Black plate (66,1) Vehicle Care (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification): Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (67,1) Vehicle Care (D) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of Transportation) code is the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-68 Black plate (68,1) Vehicle Care (D) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. (E) Tire Inflation: The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 420 kPa (60 psi).
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (69,1) Vehicle Care (E) Rim Diameter : Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description: These characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to carry. The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load. Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-70 Black plate (70,1) Vehicle Care DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand, and date of production. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (71,1) Vehicle Care Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended Inflation Pressure: Vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑72 andVehicle Load Limits on page 9‑11. Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-72 Black plate (72,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure. See “Tire and Loading Information Label” under Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑11. Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: Neither tire underinflation or overinflation are good.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (73,1) Vehicle Care How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if the tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are underinflated. Check the tire's inflation pressure when the tires are cold. Cold means the vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1.6 km (1 mile). Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-74 Black plate (74,1) Vehicle Care See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑11 and Tire Pressure on page 10‑72. Example: You will find the maximum load and inflation pressure molded on the tire's sidewall, in small letters, near the rim flange. It will read something like this: Maximum load 690 kg (1521 lbs) 300 kPa (44 psi) Max. Press. For this example, you would set the inflation pressure for high‐speed driving at 44 psi (300 kPa).
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (75,1) Vehicle Care When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-76 Black plate (76,1) Vehicle Care A DIC warning message to check the pressure in a specific tire is also shown on the DIC display screen. The low tire pressure warning light and the DIC warning message come at each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure. The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as you start to drive.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (77,1) Vehicle Care the road tire containing the TPMS sensor and the sensor matching process is performed successfully. See “TPMS Sensor Matching Process” later in this section. . . The TPMS sensor matching process was not done or not completed successfully after rotating the vehicle's tires. The malfunction light and the DIC message should go off after successfully completing the sensor matching process.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-78 Black plate (78,1) Vehicle Care There are two minutes to match the first tire/wheel position, and five minutes overall to match all four tire/wheel positions. If it takes longer, the matching process stops and must be restarted. The TPMS matching process is outlined below: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off. 3.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (79,1) Vehicle Care . The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Tire Rotation Tire rotation is not recommended if the vehicle has P235/50R18, 245/45ZR19 or 255/40R19 size tires on the front wheels and P265/45R18, 275/40ZR19 or 285/35R19 size tires on the rear wheels. Different tire sizes should not be rotated front to rear.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-80 Black plate (80,1) Vehicle Care After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑72 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑11. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑75. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications on page 12‑2.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (81,1) Vehicle Care Inspection on page 10‑79 and Tire Rotation on page 10‑79 for additional information. The rubber in tires age over time. This is also true for the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is not being used. Multiple conditions affect how fast this aging takes place, including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-82 Black plate (82,1) Vehicle Care Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of your vehicle. See Tire Inspection on page 10‑78 and Tire Rotation on page 10‑79. { WARNING Tires could explode during improper service. Attempting to mount or dismount a tire could cause injury or death. Only your dealer or authorized tire service center should mount or dismount the tires.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (83,1) Vehicle Care Your vehicle's original equipment tires are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑11, for more information about the Tire and Loading Information label and its location on your vehicle.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-84 Black plate (84,1) Vehicle Care Treadwear Traction – AA, A, B, C Temperature – A, B, C The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1½) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (85,1) Vehicle Care The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-86 Black plate (86,1) Vehicle Care If you need to replace any of the wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, and TPMS sensors for the vehicle.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (87,1) Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To help avoid damage to the vehicle, drive slowly, re‐adjust or remove the device if it is contacting the vehicle, and do not spin the wheels. If you do find traction devices that will fit, install them on the rear tires. If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle's tires properly.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-88 Black plate (88,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, only use it for changing a flat tire.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (89,1) Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks (A). A. Wheel Block Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit { WARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-90 Black plate (90,1) Vehicle Care The tire sealant and compressor can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to 6 mm (¼ in) in the tread area of the tire. It can also be used to inflate an under inflated tire. If the tire has been separated from the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, or has a large puncture, the tire is too severely damaged for the tire sealant and compressor kit to be effective. See Roadside Service (U.S.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (91,1) Vehicle Care There is only enough sealant to seal one tire. After usage, the sealant canister and sealant/air hose assembly must be replaced. See “Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister” following. 10-91 heated environment for five minutes. This will help to inflate the tire faster. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-92 Black plate (92,1) Vehicle Care 3. Place the kit on the ground. Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it. 4. Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F) onto the tire valve stem. Turn it clockwise until it is tight. 6. Plug the power plug (H) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (93,1) Vehicle Care The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak air until the vehicle is driven and the sealant is distributed in the tire, therefore, Steps 12 through 18 must be done immediately after Step 11. Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage. 12. Unplug the power plug (H) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. 13.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-94 Black plate (94,1) Vehicle Care 21. Dispose of the used sealant canister (E) and sealant/air hose (F) assembly at a local dealer or in accordance with local state codes and practices. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑4. 22. Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (95,1) Vehicle Care 4. Remove the tire valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise. 8. Turn the selector switch (A) clockwise to the Air Only position. 5. Attach the air only hose (G) onto the tire valve stem by turning it clockwise until it is tight. 9. Press the on/off (B) button to turn the compressor on. 6. Plug the power plug (H) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-96 Black plate (96,1) Vehicle Care 14. Replace the air only hose (G) and the power plug (H) and cord back in its original location. Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister 15. Place the equipment in the original storage location in the vehicle. 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. To remove the sealant canister: 2. Press the canister release button. 3. Pull up and remove the canister. 4. Replace with a new canister which is available from your dealer. 5.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (97,1) Vehicle Care 10-97 It is not necessary to remove the subwoofer (C) to access the tire sealant and compressor kit, however, if you want to remove it see Tire Changing on page 10‑98 for instructions. To store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Coupe) The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the trunk. 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) on page 2‑19. 2.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-98 Black plate (98,1) Vehicle Care 4. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit (A) from the foam container (B). To store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. D. Wheel Wrench E. Extension F. Strap To access the spare tire and jacking equipment: Tire Changing 1. Remove the spare tire cover. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (Sedan) 2. Remove the stow rod cap by pulling it straight up off of the rod. 3.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (99,1) Vehicle Care A. Wing Nut B. Spare Tire C. Jack D. Subwoofer E. Wheel Wrench F. 10-99 3. Remove the spare tire (B) and place it next to the flat tire. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 4. Remove the jack (C), wheel wrench (E), and extension (F). 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑87 To remove the jack: Extension G. Cable To access the spare tire and jacking equipment: 1.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-100 Black plate (100,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING 3. Find the jacking location using the diagram above and corresponding V-shaped locating notches located in the plastic molding. 4. Insert the hooked end of the extension handle through the jack and the flat end through the wheel wrench. { WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (101,1) Vehicle Care 7. Put the compact spare tire near you. Notice: If you position the jack under the rocker molding and attempt to raise the vehicle, you could break the molding and/or cause other damage to your vehicle. Always position the jack so that when the jack head is raised, it will fit firmly in the notch located inboard from the rocker molding. 5.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-102 Black plate (102,1) Vehicle Care 14. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. { WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (103,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. See Capacities and Specifications on page 12‑2 for the wheel nut torque specification.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-104 Black plate (104,1) Vehicle Care Storing the Flat Tire with a Flat Load Floor (Wagon) 1. Return all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover on. 2. Put the flat tire in the tire storage bag, if there is one. 3. Place the tire, lying flat, in the rear storage compartment. 7. Route the hook end of the strap through the wheel. 8. Attach the hook to the cargo tie-down in the rear of the vehicle. 5.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (105,1) Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire and Tools (Sedan) Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the compact spare tire and tools in the trunk: 10-105 Reverse the instructions for removing the spare tire and tools to store the compact spare tire. Compact Spare Tire and Tools (Wagon) Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the compact spare tire and tools in the rear compartment area: A. Wing Nut B. Spare Tire C. Jack D. Subwoofer E.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-106 Black plate (106,1) Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire { WARNING Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time. If your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare tire it was fully inflated when the vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (107,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty. You would not be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehicle.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-108 Black plate (108,1) Vehicle Care Notice: If you connect a negative cable to the Engine Control Module (ECM), ECM mounting bracket, or any cables that attach to the ECM bracket, you may damage the ECM. Always attach the negative cable to your vehicle's remote negative ground location, instead of the ECM, ECM bracket, or any cables attached to the ECM bracket. Your vehicle has a remote negative (−) ground location, as shown in the illustration.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (109,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−) or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-110 Black plate (110,1) Vehicle Care 9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at least 45 cm (18 in) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal. 3.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (111,1) Vehicle Care Towing Towing the Vehicle Notice: To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment. Always flatbed on a car carrier. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Service (Mexico) on page 13‑9.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-112 Black plate (112,1) Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the 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. The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground. If a rear-wheel-drive vehicle must be towed, a dolly or a trailer should be used.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (113,1) Vehicle Care 10-113 4. Put the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or in 1 (First) for a manual transmission. Appearance Care 5. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the dolly. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses 6. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-114 Black plate (114,1) Vehicle Care If the vehicle has a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather, and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (115,1) Vehicle Care should not be used on plastic parts, do not use it on the vehicle or damage may occur and it would not be covered by the warranty. Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after, to remove all cleaning agents completely. If they are allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-116 Black plate (116,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Driving the vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, could damage the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never drive a vehicle that has aluminum or chrome-plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (117,1) Vehicle Care At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this. Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-118 Vehicle Care Do not clean the interior using the following cleaners or techniques: . Never use a knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. . Never use a stiff brush. It can cause damage to the interior surfaces. . Never apply heavy pressure or rub aggressively with a cleaning cloth. Use of heavy pressure can damage the interior and does not improve the effectiveness of soil removal. . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (119,1) Vehicle Care A paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the fabric or carpet after the cleaning process. Leather Leather, and lighter colored leather in particular, will need more frequent cleaning to prevent the buildup of dust, dirt, and colors transferred from other items so that these do not become permanent stains. To remove dust, a soft cloth dampened with water can be used.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 10-120 Black plate (120,1) Vehicle Care Floor Mats { WARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the accelerator pedal and/or brake pedal. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and/or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury. Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal. Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7 Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9 Maintenance Records Maintenance Records . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 11-2 . Black plate (2,1) Service and Maintenance Use the recommended fuel. See Recommended Fuel on page 9‑48. { WARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury. Perform maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment. If in doubt, see your dealer to have a qualified technician do the work. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 10‑4.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Service and Maintenance life system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑14. . Every Engine Oil Change . . . . Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 10‑10 and Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑14. An Emission Control Service. Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑19. Engine cooling system inspection.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 11-4 . . . Black plate (4,1) Service and Maintenance Restraint system component check. See Safety System Check on page 3‑28. Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks. Exhaust system and nearby heat shields inspection for loose or damaged components. Once a Month . Tire inflation check. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑72. . Tire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection on page 10‑78. . Sunroof track and seal inspection, if equipped.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Service and Maintenance First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles . . Passenger compartment air filter replacement (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). More frequent replacement may be needed if you drive in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality, or areas with high dust levels. Replacement may also be needed if you notice reduced air flow, windows fogging up, or odors.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 11-6 . . Black plate (6,1) Service and Maintenance All‐wheel‐drive vehicles only: Transfer case fluid change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or mountainous terrain, when frequently towing a trailer, or used for taxi, police, or delivery service.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Service and Maintenance 11-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos™ specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos™ certification mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos™ certification mark of the proper viscosity grade. See Engine Oil on page 10‑10.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 11-8 Black plate (8,1) Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Drive Module and Transfer Case Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 88861950, in Canada 88861951). (All‐Wheel Drive) Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number 3.0L V6 Engine 15875795 A3096C 3.6L V6 Engine 15875795 A3096C 6.2L V8 Engine 25898499 A3105C 3.0L V6 Engine 25177917 PF2129 3.6L V6 Engine 25177917 PF2129 6.2L V8 Engine 89017524 PF48 19130403 CF133 3.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 11-10 Black plate (10,1) Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Driver Side – 56.5 cm (22 in) 15890062 — Passenger Side – 53.3 cm (21 in) 15890064 — Driver Side – 56.5 cm (22 in) 20791461 — Passenger Side – 53.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 11-12 Black plate (12,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 11-13
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 11-14 Black plate (14,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 12-2 Black plate (2,1) Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7 for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Capacities Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Technical Data Application Capacities Metric English Fuel Tank 68.1 L 18.0 gal Transfer Case — AWD 1.0 L 1.1 qt 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 6.3 L 6.7 qt 3.0L, 3.6L V6 Engines, 6-Speed Manual 1.8 L 1.9 qt 6.2L V8 Engine, 6-Speed Manual 3.8 L 4.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 12-4 Black plate (4,1) Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.0L V6 Engine Y Automatic Manual 1.1 mm (0.043 in) 3.6L V6 Engine D Automatic Manual 1.1 mm (0.043 in) 6.2L V8 Engine P Automatic Manual 1.0 mm (0.040 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing CTS-V 6.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Customer Information Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . 13-4 Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center at 1‐800‐458‐8006. In Canada, call the Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre at 1-888-446-2000. We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Customer Information STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge mediation/arbitration program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 13-4 Black plate (4,1) Customer Information However, we recognize that despite the good intentions of all parties involved, sometimes a misunderstanding may occur. If you have a problem that has not been satisfactorily handled through the normal means, we suggest the following steps: STEP ONE Explain your case to the dealer service agent, service manager, dealer sales agent, or sales manager, depending on your case.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Customer Information From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gm.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 13-6 Black plate (6,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) . Cadillac dealer locator for service nationwide. . Exclusive privileges and offers. . Recall notices for your specific vehicle. . OnStar and GM Cardmember Services Earnings summaries.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Customer Information GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) This program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/ scooter lift for the vehicle. For more information on the limited offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 13-8 Customer Information Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times. Cadillac Owner Privileges™ . . . Black plate (8,1) Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. Lock‐Out Service: Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Customer Information Services Not Included in Roadside Service . Impound towing caused by violation of any laws. . Legal fines. . Mounting, dismounting, or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. . Towing or services for vehicles driven on a non-public road or highway. Services Specific to Canadian‐Purchased Vehicles . Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is approximately $5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 13-10 Black plate (10,1) Customer Information Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada) When the vehicle requires warranty service, contact the dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising the service consultant of your transportation needs, the dealer can help minimize your inconvenience.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Customer Information original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 13-12 Black plate (12,1) Customer Information Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Customer Information If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger, or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. Give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash. For emergency towing see Roadside Service (U.S.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 13-14 Black plate (14,1) Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 13-16 Black plate (16,1) Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Customer Information This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: EDR data is recorded by the vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 13-18 Black plate (18,1) Customer Information Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions.
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) INDEX A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22 Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59 Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Thigh Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 i-2 Black plate (2,1) INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-106 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-34 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-47 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . .3-53 Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-44 Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59, 3-61 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-49 Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41 Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 i-4 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-34 Central Door Unlocking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14, 2-15 Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . 9-33, 10-31 Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) INDEX Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35 Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58 Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 13-16 Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . 3-28 Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 i-6 Black plate (6,1) INDEX Gauges (cont.) Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13 Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10 General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-52 Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Instrument Panel Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii J Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-106 K Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . 5-37 Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . 2-5, 2-7 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 i-8 Black plate (8,1) INDEX Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 Central Door Unlocking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14, 2-15 Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) INDEX O Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-14 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 i-10 Black plate (10,1) INDEX Privacy Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . 13-18 Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . 13-10 Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-18 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18 Radios AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 CD/DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-21 Reception . . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) INDEX S Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24 Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16 Replacing After a Crash . . . . . .3-29 Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 i-12 Black plate (12,1) INDEX Storage Areas Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Cargo Management System . . . 4-3 Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . .10-96, 10-97 Stuck Vehicle . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) INDEX Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . .9-53 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-58 General Information . . . . . . . . . .9-52 Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . 10-111 Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57, 9-58 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-111 Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . .9-38 Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak® Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24 Limited-Slip Rear Axle . .
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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 i-14 INDEX Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-85 Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-85 When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-51 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-30 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . .