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Black plate (1,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 2014 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual M In Brief ... ..................... 1 - 1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Perfo[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 2014 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual M V ehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 V ehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 2/1 1/14 Introduction iii 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, and CTS are[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 iv Introduction Danger , Warnings, and Cautions { Danger T ext marked { Danger provides information on risk of fatal injury . Disregarding this information may endanger life. { Warning T ext marked { W arning provides infor[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Introduction v V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Condition[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 vi Introduction 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless En[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 In Brief 1-3 1. Air V ents on page 8-8 . 2. T urn Signal Lever . See T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6-5 . 3. Manual Mode on page 9-25 (If Equipped). 4. Instrument Cluster on page 5-10 . 5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on [...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 1-4 In Brief 21. Shift Lever . See Automatic T ransmission on page 9-23 . Manual Mode Button. See Automatic T ransmission on page 9-23 . 22. MODE Switch. See Driver Mode Control on page 9-31 . 23. T raction Control/Electron[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 In Brief 1-5 Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-48 . Press X twice quickly , to release the trunk. Press 7 and release to initiate vehicle locator . Press and hold 7 for more[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 1-6 In Brief Power Door Locks From outside, press Q or K on the RKE transmitter . See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3 . From inside, press Q or K . The indicator light in the switch will illuminate w[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 In Brief 1-7 Seat Adjustment Power Seats T o adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down. . If equi[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 1-8 In Brief Reclining Seatbacks T o adjust the seatback: . T ilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . T ilt the top of the control forward to raise. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-5 . Memory Features The SET , [...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 In Brief 1-9 Press C or { to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls or pushes air through the seat. The air is not cooled. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each pre[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 1-10 In Brief Passenger Sensing System United States Canada and Mexico The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is aff[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 In Brief 1-1 1 Steering Wheel Adjustment T o adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. 4. Pull the lever up to loc[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 1-12 In Brief DOOR: The lamp comes on when a door is opened. ON: Turns the lamp on. Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on when a[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 In Brief 1-13 ; : T urns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. 5 : T urns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1 and D[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 1-14 In Brief Climate Controls The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Control Buttons 1. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls 2. Fan Control[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 In Brief 1-15 See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-1 and Rear Climate Control System on page 8-6 (If Equipped). T ransmission T ap Shift Permanent T ap Shift Mode may be entered with the shift lever in D (Dr[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 1-16 In Brief increase speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer , press +RES up to the second detent. SET − : Press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 In Brief 1-17 Lane Departure W arning (LDW) If equipped, LDW is intended to help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater . LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings. The LDW [...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 1-18 In Brief Active Emergency Braking System If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) it also has the Active Emergency Braking System, which includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) and the Automatic Collision Prep[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 In Brief 1-19 available to assist you with programming the Universal Remote system. See Universal Remote System on page 5-55 . Sunroof If equipped, the sunroof will only operate when the ignition is in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCES[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 1-20 In Brief Performance and Maintenance T raction Control/ Electronic Stability Control The T raction Control System (TCS) limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. StabiliT [...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 In Brief 1-21 The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10-50 . Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates en[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 1-22 In Brief . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. . Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside Service U.S.: 1-800-224-1400 Canada: 1[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks K e y s .......................... 2 - 1 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Syst[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows This key , inside the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter , is used for the driver door , front passenger door , and rear folding seats. T o remove the key , press the button on the side of t[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See “ Keyless Access Operation ” later in this secti[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press and hold K until the windows fully open. / (Remote Start): If equipped, press and release Q and then immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds to start the engine from outside[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Passenger Doors When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on a passenger door [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See Door Locks on page 2-1 1 . Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the driver door handle, then turn the key count[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 3. W ait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE ST ART BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the ENGINE ST ART/STOP button. The DIC display will again show REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE W AI[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows T o start the vehicle: 1. Open the center console storage area and remove the rubber mat. 2. Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket. 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral) press[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 2. Separate the two halves of the transmitter using a flat tool inserted into the bottom center of the transmitter , do not use the key slot. 3. Remove the old battery . Do not use a metal objec[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter . See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-2 . Starting the Engine Using Remote Start 1. Press and release Q on the RKE tr[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 1 Door Locks { Warning Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. The chance of being thrown out of the vehi[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Move the cap (2) rearward and remove. 4. Use the key (4) in the cylinder. T o replace the cap: 1. Pull the door handle to the open position. 2. Insert the two tabs (7) at the back of the ca[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Delayed Locking This feature delays the actual locki[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is turned on and the vehicle is off, the driver door is open, and locking is requested, all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. The Unlocked[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Warning (Continued) . 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 Systems ” in the In[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Emergency T runk Release Handle { Caution Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. There is a[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 On Solid: V ehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system. Fast Flash: V ehicle is unsecured. A door , the hood, or the trunk is open. Slow Flash: Alarm system is armed. Arming the Alar[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows How to Detect a T amper Condition If K is pressed on the transmitter and the horn chirps three times, a previous alarm occurred while the system was armed. If the alarm has been activated, a m[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 If the vehicle will not change ignition modes (ACC/ACCESSORY , ON/ RUN/ST ART , OFF), and the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another transmitter . Or , you may try placing the tr[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are on the driver door . T o adjust each mirror: 1. Press (L) or (R) to select the driver or passenger side mirror . 2. Press the arrows on[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror . Use a soft towel dam[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows The driver power window switches control all the windows. The passenger switch only controls that window . Press the switch down to lower the window . Pull the switch up to raise it. Retained [...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Programming the Power Windows If the vehicle battery has been recharged or disconnected, or is not working, the front power windows will need to be reprogrammed for the express-up feature to w[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare. If equipped, detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or to extend along the rod. Rear Window Sunshade If equip[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 T o close the sunshade, use the handle to unhook and hold it while it retracts down. Roof Sunroof If equipped, the sunroof will only operate when the ignition is in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY , [...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows sunshade will then return to the full-open position. T o close the sunroof/sunshade, see “ Express Open/Express Close. ” Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. Th[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Thigh Support A[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints { 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. Do not drive unti[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-3 of the head restraint and move the head restraint rearward until the desired locking position is reached. T ry to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked [...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-4 Seats and Restraints T o adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down. . If available, raise or [...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Thigh Support Adjustment If available, adjust the manual leg cushion extension by pulling up on the lever , and then pulling or pushing on the support to lengthen or shorten it. Release the lever to[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-6 Seats and Restraints Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. Memory Seats The SET , "1," "2," and B (Exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually save and recall memory set[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-7 Manually Recalling Memory Positions If the vehicle is OFF or not in P (Park), press and hold "1," "2," or B to manually recall the previously stored memory positions. Releasing &[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-8 Seats and Restraints appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds. T ry recalling the memory position again by opening the driver door and pressing K on the RKE transmitter . If t[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-9 If equipped, the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. T o operate, the ignition must be in ON/RUN/ST ART . Press J or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatbac[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-10 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Split fold seats are equipped with a locking latch. Lock and unlock the seatback using the vehicle key in the cylinder . The latch will not open when the seatback is locked. Folding the[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 2. Unlock the seatback using the vehicle key in the cylinder . Pull the lever on top of the seatback toward you to release the seatback. A red tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-12 Seats and Restraints Heated Rear Seats { Warning If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. See the W arning under Heated and V entilated Front Seats on page 3-8 . If e[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly . It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { Warning Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-14 Seats and Restraints safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: Y[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-15 . Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. [...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-16 Seats and Restraints If the webbing locks in the latch plate before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate flat to unlock. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to ma[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-17 T o 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 . If a door is slammed agains[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-18 Seats and Restraints Electronic Stability Control on page 9-30 . If there is a problem with the Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System, a message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Safety Belt Messa[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-19 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 bel[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-20 Seats and Restraints T o remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Store the guide in its storage pocket on the side of the seatback. Sa[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry . { Warning Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safet[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-22 Seats and Restraints Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver . . A frontal airbag for the front outboard passenger . . A knee airbag for the driver . . A knee airbag for [...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Warning (Continued) vehicle should wear a safety belt properly , whether or not there is an airbag for that person. { Warning Because airbags inflate with great force and faster than the blink of [...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-24 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The driver knee airb[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The second row seat-mounted side impact airbags are in the sides of the rear seatback closest to the door . { Warning If something is between an[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-26 Seats and Restraints It depends on what is hit, the direction of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down. Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds depending on whether the vehicle hits an objec[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-27 How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side coll[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-28 Seats and Restraints The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps, turn on the hazard warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate. Y ou can[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-29 United States Canada and Mexico The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off will be visible during the system check. When the system check is complete, either the word ON or OFF , or the sym[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-30 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag(s) are off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the front outboard passenger seat, always m[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-31 If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag if the system determines that an i[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-32 Seats and Restraints 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. Also, remove laptops, or other electronic devices. 3. Place the seatback [...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-33 child restraint or child occupant is on the seat. If the passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag are turned on, the on indicator will be lit. If the passenger seat gets wet, dry the sea[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-34 Seats and Restraints garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring. Y our dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and dia[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Warning (Continued) protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. T o help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash, have them ins[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-36 Seats and Restraints . Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Warning (Continued) 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.[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-38 Seats and Restraints { Warning 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 front outboard seat. Secure [...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-39 { Warning T o reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. In a crash, if an infant is in a rear-facing child restraint, the crash forces can be distribut[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-40 Seats and Restraints Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child seat provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. Booster Seats A booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit o[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-41 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[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-42 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-43 recommends that the booster seat be secured with the LA TCH system, this can be done as long as the booster seat can be positioned properly and there is no interference with the proper positioning[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-44 Seats and Restraints The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor . Some child restraints with top tethers are [...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-45 The outboard lower anchors are behind the vertical openings in the seat trim. The top tether anchors are behind the rear seat, on the filler panel. Open the covers to access the anchors. Be sure t[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-46 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual. { Warning Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor . At[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-47 attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instruction[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-48 Seats and Restraints 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. If the position you are using has an adjustable headr[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-49 Warning (Continued) working properly after a crash, see your dealer to have the system inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. If the vehicle has the LA TCH system and i[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-50 Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, check if the correct buckle is being used. Position the release button on the buckle [...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-51 6. If the child restraint has a top tether , follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether . See Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH S[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-52 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag(s) are off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the front outboard passenger seat, always m[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Seats and Restraints 3-53 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary . 5. Pull the shoulder belt all t[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 3-54 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. T o check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back [...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 4-2 Storage Glove Box T o open, press the button. Close the glove box manually . Cupholders Cupholders in the front center console have a power retractable cover . Push the handle forward to express open. Pull the handle re[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Storage 4-3 Press the latch to open the storage area. Center Console Storage Press the button to access the storage area in front of the armrest cover . Press the button on the driver side of the cover to access the storage[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 4-4 Storage Convenience Net If equipped, the convenience net is 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 i[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-3 Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 5-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-2 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Messages . . . . . . . 5-45 Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-45 Service V ehicle Messages . . . 5-45 Starting the V ehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46 T [...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-3 T o set the power tilt wheel memory position, see Memory Seats on page 3-6 . Steering Wheel Controls The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. See "Steer[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-4 Instruments and Controls Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and windshield before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacem[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-5 With Rainsense, if the transmission is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is very slow , the wipers will automatically stop at the base of the windshield. The wiper operations return to normal[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-6 Instruments and Controls Setting the Clock Time T o set the time: 1. From the Home Page, press the SETTINGS screen button, then press T ime and Date. 2. Press Set Time, then press + or − to increase or decrease hours [...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-7 These outlets are powered while the vehicle is in ON/RUN/ST ART or ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or until the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. Lift the cover to access t[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-8 Instruments and Controls An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use. The light comes on when the ignition is in ON/RUN, equipment requiring less than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet, and no syst[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-9 When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual's [...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Base Cluster Shown, Metric Similar[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 English Uplevel Balanced Cluster Shown, Metric Similar[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-12 Instruments and Controls Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster There are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: Simple, Performance, Balanced, or Enhanced. Simple Configuration The Simple c[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-13 Use the five-way control on the right side of the steering wheel to move between the different display zones and scroll through the different displays. T o change the cluster configuration: 1.[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-14 Instruments and Controls Display Layout: Press SEL while Display Layout is highlighted to change the configuration of the uplevel cluster . See “ Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster ” earlier in this section. Open S[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Fuel Gauge Base Level Uplevel Balanced Configuration, Performance Similar Uplevel Simple and Enhanced Configurations When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is le[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-16 Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a l[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-17 This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine. While driving under normal operating conditions, if the needle moves into the red area, the engine is too hot. Pull off the ro[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-18 Instruments and Controls module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 3-22 . The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. If the light does not c[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-19 If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator , it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag are allowed to inflate. If the word [...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-20 Instruments and Controls on when the vehicle is placed in Service Only Mode, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . See Ignition Positions on page 9-16 . If the ma[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-21 . If towing a trailer , reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light continues to flash, stop and park the vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at least 10 se[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-22 Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass inspection if: . The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the vehicle is placed in Service Only Mode and the malfunction indicator lamp does[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Parking Brake Light Metric English This light comes on when the parking brake is applied. If the light continues flashing after the parking brake is released, or while driving, there is a prob[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-24 Instruments and Controls vehicle needs service. A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady . If the ABS light is the only light on, the vehicle has regular brakes, but the antilock brakes are not functionin[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-25 T raction Off Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the system is working normally , the indicator light th[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-26 Instruments and Controls If the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliT rak system is actively working. See T raction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-30 . Engine Coolant [...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-27 When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light w[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-28 Instruments and Controls Security Light On some vehicles the immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the system is worki[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Lamps On Reminder This light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1 . Cruise Control Light The cruise control light is white when the cruise contro[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-30 Instruments and Controls Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays are shown in the left and right interactive display zones on the instrument cluster . The displays show the status of many[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-31 The average fuel economy shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded [...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-32 Instruments and Controls z to adjust the value. This feature can be turned off by pressing and holding SEL while viewing this page. If the selected speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed and a chime ma[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Head-Up Display (HUD) { Warning If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your field of view , it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside. Be sure to k[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-34 Instruments and Controls . Lane Departure . Low Fuel Some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in the HUD may be cleared by using the steering wheel controls. See Vehicle Messages on page 5-36 . The HUD control is to [...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-35 only appears on vehicles that have these features, and when they are active. Metric English Audio/Phone View: This displays the speed view along with audio/ phone information. The current radi[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-36 Instruments and Controls Care of the HUD Clean the inside of the windshield to remove any dirt or film that could reduce the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth sprayed with gla[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Battery V oltage and Charging Messages BA TTERY SA VER ACTIVE This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery sa[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-38 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Messages ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) speed is set. See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9-37 . ADAPTIVE CRUISE TEMPORA[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-39 TRUNK OPEN This message will display along with a symbol when the trunk is open. Close the trunk completely . Engine Cooling System Messages A/C OFF ENGINE COOLANT HOT This message displays wh[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-40 Instruments and Controls message remains on, take the vehicle to your dealer for service. See Engine Oil on page 10-10 . OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP ENGINE This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur . Stop t[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-41 NUMBER OF KEYS PROGRAMMED This message displays when programming new keys to the vehicle. REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE This message displays when leaving the vehicle with the RKE transmitter still i[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-42 Instruments and Controls braking functions of the Auto Collision Preparation feature. Some last-second automatic braking capability is still provided with the Alert setting, but braking is less likely to occur . See A[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Assistance System when they are temporarily unavailable. The system does not need service. This can occur under the following conditions: . The radar is not clean. Keep the radar sensors free [...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-44 Instruments and Controls (SBZA) and Rear Cross T raffic Alert (RCT A) features will not work. T ake the vehicle to your dealer . SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM UNA V AILABLE This message indicates that Side Blind Zone Alert (S[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-45 SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). See T raction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-30 . TRACTION CONTRO[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-46 Instruments and Controls SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message displays if there is a problem with the vehicle. T ake the vehicle to your dealer for service. Starting the V ehicle Messages PRESS BRAKE TO ST ART VEHICLE Th[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-47 T ransmission Messages SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer . SHIFT DENIED This message displays when using the Driver Shift [...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-48 Instruments and Controls V ehicle Personalization Use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. The following are all possible personalization features. Depending [...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-49 . Number of Favorites Shown . Auto V olume . Audible T ouch Feedback . Bose Audio Pilot . Maximum Start Up V olume Manage Favorites This allows favorites to be edited. See “ Manage Favorites[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-50 Instruments and Controls Auto Defog When set to On, the front defog will automatically react to temperature and humidity conditions that may cause fogging. Select Off or On. Collision/Detection Systems Select the Coll[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Comfort and Convenience Select and the following may display: . Auto Memory Recall . Easy Exit Options . Chime V olume . Reverse T ilt Mirror . Rain Sense Wipers Auto Memory Recall This featur[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-52 Instruments and Controls . Delayed Door Lock Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout When on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open. If Off is selected, the Delayed Door Lock menu will be availa[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Passive Door Lock This allows passive locking to be turned on or off and selects feedback. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3 . Select Off, On with Horn Chirp, or On. [...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-54 Instruments and Controls Display Select and the following may display: . Mode . Proximity Sensing . Calibrate T ouchscreen . T urn Display Off Mode Select to change the display screen for day or night driving. Select [...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Universal Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-15 . Universal Remote System Programming If equipped, these buttons are in the overhead console. This system can replace up to [...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-56 Instruments and Controls hand-held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener receiver . 2. At the same time, press and hold both the hand-held transmitter button and one of the three Unive[...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Instruments and Controls 5-57 does not flash, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, then release it. Again, if the door does not move or the garage door lamp does not flash, press and hold the same [...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 5-58 Instruments and Controls Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button T o reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will [...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 6-2 Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. ; (Parking Lamps): T urns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. 2 (Headlamps): T urn[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Lighting 6-3 . The IntelliBeam system can be disabled by the High/Low-Beam Changer or the Flash-to-Pass feature. If this happens, the High/Low-Beam Changer must be activated two times within five seconds to reactivate the I[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 6-4 Lighting Flash-to-Pass This feature allows the high-beam headlamps to be used to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. Pull and hold the turn signal lever toward you to use this feature. When this is [...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Lighting 6-5 The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to O or the ignition is off. Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 6-6 Lighting Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. If the lever is briefly pressed and released, the turn signal flashes three ti[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Lighting 6-7 ON: Turns the lamp on. Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on when any door is opened. T o manually turn the reading [...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 6-8 Lighting removed from the ignition. The dome lamps also come on when the key is removed from the ignition. The exterior lamps and dome lamps remain on after the door is closed for a set amount of time, then automaticall[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Lighting 6-9 Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery . If some interior lamps are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system au[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 6-10 Lighting 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Introduction Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navig[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 7-2 Infotainment System 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 8-2 Climate Controls 8. Recirculation Climate T ouch Screen Controls 1. Outside T emperature Display 2. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls 3. Fan Control 4. SYNC (Synchronized T emperature) 5. A/C Mode (Air Conditio[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Climate Controls 8-3 When the indicator light is on or AUTO is displayed on the touch screen, the system is in full automatic operation. If the air delivery mode or fan setting is manually adjusted, the auto indicator turns[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 8-4 Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Control: When the climate information is displayed, press the desired air delivery mode on the touch screen to change the direction of the airflow . The selected air delivery mode butt[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Climate Controls 8-5 Auto Defog: The climate control system may have a sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside the vehicle. When high humidity is detected, the climate control system may adjust to outside air su[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 8-6 Climate Controls Sensor The solar sensor , on top of the instrument panel near the windshield, monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recirc[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Climate Controls 8-7 5. T emperature Control Rear Climate T ouch Screen Controls 1. Outside T emperature Display 2. Rear Climate T emperature Control 3. SYNC (Synchronized T emperatures) 4. REAR O (On/Off) 5. Rear AUTO (Aut[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 8-8 Climate Controls Y / / Y (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press the desired mode button on the touch screen or the MODE button on the rear faceplate to change the direction of the airflow in the rear seating area. M or L [...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Climate Controls 8-9 . Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively . . Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the performance of[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 8-10 Climate Controls 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Contro[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-2 Driving and Operating Fuel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60 Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . 9-62 California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62 Fuels in Foreign Countries . [...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-3 { Warning T aking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. See the infotainment manual for information on that[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-4 Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some pow[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-5 . Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand. . Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows steering while braking. Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-6 Driving and Operating material on the road. Learn to recognize warning clues — such as enough water , ice, or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface — and slow down when you have any doubt. . T ry to avo[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-7 performance brake fluid that has a dry boiling point greater than 279°C (534°F). After conversion to the high performance brake fluid, follow the brake fluid service recommendations outlined by t[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-8 Driving and Operating . Pass with caution. . Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. . Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. . Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires on page 10-40 . . T [...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-9 Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32° F) when freezin[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-10 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) . Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe. . Check again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect ther[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear . Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that [...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-12 Driving and Operating pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (1), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (2) in kilograms and pounds. The T ire and Lo[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-13 Example 1 1. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). 3. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 317 kg (7[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-14 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined weight of the driver , passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Label Example A vehicle-specific Certifica[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-15 Warning (Continued) . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. . Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehic[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-16 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start. Pressing the button cycles it through three modes: ACC/ACCESSORY , ON/RUN/ST ART , and Stopping the Engine[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-17 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can be done while the vehicle is moving. After shifting to N (Neutral), firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location. 3. Come to a co[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-18 Driving and Operating { Caution Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped. { Caution If you add electric[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-19 { Caution Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by returning the ignition to the ST ART position immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor , and dra[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-20 Driving and Operating { Warning Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. Y ou could be seriously injured. Plu[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-21 If you can, the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park). T orque Lock T orque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. This happe[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-22 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust { Warning Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: .[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-23 Automatic T ransmission The vehicle may be equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission, or an 8-speed automatic transmission. If the vehicles has engine RPO: . L TG, it is equipped with a 6-sp[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-24 Driving and Operating { Caution Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Shift to R (Reverse) only after the[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-25 be exited with a second press of the M (Manual Mode) button. See Manual Mode on page 9-25 . { Caution Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator p[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-26 Driving and Operating With the shift lever in D (Drive) and not in Permanent T ap Shift Mode, the tap shift controls will activate a temporary tap manual shift mode, allowing the transmission to be manually shifted. A[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-27 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has ABS, an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the vehicle begins to drive away , ABS checks itself. A mome[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-28 Driving and Operating Electric Parking Brake The vehicle has an Electric Parking Brake (EPB). The switch for the EPB is on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. The EPB can always be activated, even[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-29 If the EPB fails to apply , the rear wheels should be blocked to prevent vehicle movement. EPB Release T o release the EPB: 1. Place the ignition in the ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position. 2. Appl[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-30 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems T raction Control/ Electronic Stability Control The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliT rak ® , an electronic stability control system. These systems he[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-31 If d comes on and stays on: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. T urn the engine off and wait 15 seconds. 3. Start the engine. Drive the vehicle. if d comes on and stays on, the vehicle may need more time to[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-32 Driving and Operating changes the software calibration of various sub-systems. Depending on the option package, available features, and mode selected, the suspension, steering, and powertrain will change calibrations [...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-33 Snow/Ice Mode Use when more traction is needed during slippery conditions. The transmission will use 2 (Second) gear instead of 1 (First) gear when accelerating from a stop. The vehicle will upsh[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-34 Driving and Operating Limited-Slip Differential (LF3 Only) If equipped, the Electronic Limited Slip Differential (ELSD) is automatically activated. ELSD actively monitors vehicle sensors and driver inputs to determine[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-35 J (On/Off): Press to turn the cruise control on and off. A white cruise control indicator appears in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on. +RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press the control u[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-36 Driving and Operating . T o increase vehicle speed in larger increments, briefly press +RES up to the second detent. For each press, the vehicle speed increases to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer . The[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-37 Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is erased from memory if J is pressed or if the ignition is turned off. Adaptive Cruise Control If equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), i[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-38 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) . Visibility is low , such as in fog, rain, or snow conditions. Adaptive Cruise Control performance is limited under these conditions. . On slippery roads where fast changes i[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-39 4. Remove foot from the accelerator . After ACC is set, it may immediately apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead is detected closer than the selected following gap. The ACC indicator displays in th[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-40 Driving and Operating The speedometer reading can be displayed in either English or metric units. See Instrument Cluster on page 5-10 . The increment value used depends on the units displayed. Reducing Speed While ACC[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-41 Alerting the Driver Without Head-Up Display With Head-Up Display If ACC is engaged, driver action may be required when ACC cannot apply sufficient braking because of approaching a vehicle too rap[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-42 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) could cause a crash. Use caution when using ACC. Y our complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes. ACC Aut[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-43 { Warning Leaving the vehicle without placing it in P (Park) can be dangerous. Do not leave the vehicle while it is being held at a stop by ACC. Always place the vehicle in P (Park) and turn off [...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-44 Driving and Operating When following a vehicle and entering a curve, ACC may not detect the vehicle ahead and accelerate to the set speed. When this happens the vehicle ahead symbol will not appear . ACC may detect a [...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-45 Cleaning the Sensing System The camera sensor on the windshield behind the rearview mirror and the radar sensors on the front of the vehicle can become blocked by snow , ice, dirt, or mud. These [...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-46 Driving and Operating Audible or Safety Alert Seat Some driver assistance features alert the driver of obstacles by beeping. T o change the volume of the warning chime, see “ Comfort and Convenience ” under V ehic[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-47 1. View Displayed by the Camera 2. Corners of the Rear Bumper Displayed images may be farther or closer than they appear . The area displayed is limited and objects that are close to either corne[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-48 Driving and Operating The instrument cluster may have a parking assist display with bars that show “ distance to object ” and object location information for the Parking Assist system. As the object gets closer , [...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-49 Warning (Continued) driver braking, but only acts when the vehicle may not stop in time. The system, in some situations or environments, may not brake or may not brake in time to avoid a crash. I[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-50 Driving and Operating 2. Select Rear Camera. 3. Press Guidance Lines, Rear Cross Traff ic Alert, or Park Assist Symbols, and then select OFF or ON. Automatic Parking Assist (AP A) If equipped, Automatic Parking Assist[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-51 AP A will instruct the vehicle to stop once a large enough space is found. Follow the instructions in the DIC. When instructed to drive in reverse, shift to R (Reverse) to engage automatic steeri[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-52 Driving and Operating Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System If equipped, the FCA system may help to avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly , FCA provides a fl[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-53 Warning (Continued) or ice, or if the windshield is damaged. It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads, or in conditions that can limit visibility such as fog, rain, or snow , or[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-54 Driving and Operating Selecting the Alert Timing With Adaptive Cruise Control Without Adaptive Cruise Control The Collision Alert control is on the steering wheel. Press 3 or [ to set the FCA timing to Far, Medium, Ne[...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-55 to braking or automatically brake the vehicle to help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes. Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) IBA may activate when the brake pedal is applied quickly by providing[...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-56 Driving and Operating Automatic Braking In some imminent front-end crash situations, if the driver has not applied the brakes, Automatic Braking applies the brakes to help reduce crash damage. It may even help avoid s[...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-57 Warning (Continued) check mirrors, glance over your shoulder , and use the turn signals. SBZA Detection Zones The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both sides of the v[...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-58 Driving and Operating of the vehicle. This is normal system operation; the vehicle does not need service. SBZA may not always alert the driver to vehicles in the side blind zone, especially in wet conditions. The syst[...]

Black plate (59,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-59 Warning (Continued) . W arn that the vehicle is crossing a lane marking if the system does not detect the lane marking. If LDW only detects lane markings on one side of the road, it will only war[...]

Black plate (60,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-60 Driving and Operating If the LDW camera system does not seem to operate properly , cleaning the outside of the windshield in front of the camera sensor may correct the issue. { Warning LDW does not provide a warning t[...]

Black plate (61,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-61 posted octane rating of 91 or higher . Regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher can be used, but acceleration could be reduced, and an audible knocking noise may be heard. If the oc[...]

Black plate (62,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-62 Driving and Operating Gasoline Specifications At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814. Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT)[...]

Black plate (63,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-63 Warning (Continued) . T o help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. . T urn off the engine when refueling. . Keep sparks, flames, and sm[...]

Black plate (64,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-64 Driving and Operating 2. Insert and latch the funnel into the capless fuel system. { Warning Attempting to refuel without using the funnel adapter may cause fuel spillage and damage the capless fuel system. This could[...]

Black plate (65,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-65 T railer T owing General T owing Information Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle f[...]

Black plate (66,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-66 Driving and Operating T owing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. The combination you are driving is longer and not as responsive as the vehicle itself. Get acquainted with the handling and braking of t[...]

Black plate (67,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-67 V ehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. When towing at high altitude on steep uphill[...]

Black plate (68,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-68 Driving and Operating lubricant, belts, cooling system, and brake system. It is a good idea to inspect these before and during the trip. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. T railer T ow[...]

Black plate (69,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Driving and Operating 9-69 The trailer tongue (1) should weigh 10 % of the total loaded trailer weight (2). After loading the trailer , weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately , to see if the weights are proper .[...]

Black plate (70,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 9-70 Driving and Operating Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment { Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty . Always ch[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Proposition 65 W arning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-2 V ehicle Care Buying New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57 Different Size T ires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59 Wheel Al[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-3 handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability , and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control. These accessories or modifications could even cause malfunctio[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-4 V ehicle Care Hood T o open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle to find the secondary hood release ha[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 2.0L L4 L TG Engine[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-6 V ehicle Care 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir . See Washer Fluid on page 10-22 . 2. Remote Positive (+) Battery T erminal. See Battery on page 10-25 . 3. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10-32 . 4. Engine Coo[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-7 3.6L V6 LFX Engine[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-8 V ehicle Care 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir . See Washer Fluid on page 10-22 . 2. Remote Positive (+) Battery T erminal. See Battery on page 10-25 . 3. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10-32 . 4. Engine Coo[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-9 3.6L V6 LF3 Engine[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-10 V ehicle Care 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir . See Washer Fluid on page 10-22 . 2. Remote Positive (+) Battery T erminal. See Battery on page 10-25 . 3. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10-32 . 4. Engine C[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way . Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is be[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/21/13 10-12 V ehicle Care { Caution Failure to use the recommended engine oil can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty . Check with your dealer or service provider on whether the oil is approved to the dex[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-13 When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary . A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on. See Engine Oil Messages on page 5-39 . Change [...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-14 V ehicle Care Automatic T ransmission Fluid How to Check Automatic T ransmissi on Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a lea[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-15 4. Lift the filter cover housing away from the engine. 5. Pull out the filter . 6. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter . 7. Reverse Steps 1 – 5 to reinstall the filter cover housing. 3.6L[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-16 V ehicle Care 3. Remove the screws (5) on top of the cover . 4. Lift the filter cover housing away from the engine. 5. Pull out the filter . 6. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter . 7. Reverse Steps 1 ?[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-17 3.6L V6 LFX Engine 1. Engine Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) 3.6L V6 LF3 Engine 1. Engine Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-18 V ehicle Care Caution (Continued) vehicle warranty . Always use DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant in the vehicle. Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. See Maintenanc[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-19 Never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, or into sewers, streams, or bodies of water . Have the coolant changed by an authorized service center , familiar wi[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-20 V ehicle Care Warning (Continued) 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[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-21 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off and the surge tank service port cap open, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. W atch out for the engin[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-22 V ehicle Care Warning (Continued) If you keep driving when the engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. Y ou or others could be badly burned. Stop the engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-23 { Caution . Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in the windshield washer . It can damage the windshield washer system and paint. . Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. W ater can cause th[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-24 V ehicle Care 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 de[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-25 What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container . See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1-13 . Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before [...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-26 V ehicle Care 4. Start and run the engine for at least 30 seconds. V ehicle Storage { Warning Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. Y ou can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump St[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-27 2. Drain Plug T o get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole, on the transfer case, some lubricant will need to be added. A[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/21/13 10-28 V ehicle Care shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer for service. Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check { Warning When you are doing this check[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-29 2. Press the button in the middle of the wiper arm connector , and pull the wiper blade away from the arm connector . 3. Remove the wiper blade. 4. Reverse Steps 1 – 3 for wiper blade replacement. Win[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-30 V ehicle Care High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting { Warning The high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the system components, you could be seriously[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-31 Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number License Plate Lamp W5W LL For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer . Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and [...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-32 V ehicle Care Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload, overload due to heavy snow or ice may cause wiper linkage damage. Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using the windshi[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/20/13 V ehicle Care 10-33 Number Usage 1 Not Used 2 Not Used *3 Not Used 4 Body Control Module 6 5 Not Used 6 Driver Power Seat 7 Not Used *8 Headlamp W asher Relay 9 Not Used 10 Not Used 1 1 Not Used 12 Not Used 13 Passenger Po[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/20/13 10-34 V ehicle Care Number Usage 16 Not Used *17 Headlamp W asher 18 Not Used 19 Antilock Brake System Pump 20 Antilock Brake System V alve *21 AIR Pump 22 MSB Driver 23 Wiper Control Relay 24 Wiper Speed Relay 25 Engine C[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/20/13 V ehicle Care 10-35 Number Usage *54 AIR Solenoid 55 T ransmission Control Module/ Spare *56 Headlamp Low Relay 57 Headlamp High Relay 58 Starter 59 Starter Relay 60 Run/Crank Relay *61 V acuum Pump Relay 62 Air Conditioni[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-36 V ehicle Care T o install the end cover , insert the tabs on the back of the cover into the slots in the instrument panel at the points shown. Align the clips with the slots in the instrument panel, and press the cov[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-37 Mini Fuses Usage 2 Motorized Cupholder 3 Electric Steering Column Lock 4 Data Link Connector 5 Heater , V entilation, and Air Conditioning Control 6 T ilt and T elescoping Steering Column 8 Spare 9 Glov[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-38 V ehicle Care Relays Usage K644 Glove Box Release Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the driver side of the rear compartment. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of [...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-39 Number Usage *1 Electronic Limited Slip Differential/DC DC T ransformer 2 Left Window 3 Body Control Module 8 *4 A/C Inverter 5 Passive Entry Passive Start Battery 1 6 Body Control Module 4 7 Heated Mir[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-40 V ehicle Care Number Usage 40 Not Used 41 Not Used *42 Memory Seat Module 43 Body Control Module 3 44 Not Used 45 Battery Regulated V oltage Control 46 Engine Control Module Battery 47 Not Used 48 Not Used *49 T rail[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-41 Warning (Continued) and a serious crash. See V ehicle Load Limits on page 9-1 1 . . Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting crash could cause serious injury . Check a[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-42 V ehicle Care traction or performance as winter tires on snow or ice-covered roads. See Winter Tires on page 10-42 . Winter Tires This vehicle was not originally equipped with winter tires. Winter tires are designed [...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-43 (50 mi); and a heavy load 45 km (25 mi). As soon as possible, contact the nearest authorized GM or run-flat servicing facility for inspection and repair or replacement. When driving on a deflated run-fl[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-44 V ehicle Care installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving at temperatures below approximately 5°C (40°F) or on ice or snow covered roads is expected. See Winter Tires on page 10-42 . Tire Sidewall La[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-45 (4) Tire Identification Number (TIN) : The letters and numbers following the DOT code are the T ire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the ti[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-46 V ehicle Care (5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of the wheel in inches. (6) Service Description : These characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index represents the load carrying capacity[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-47 GA WR FRT : Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle. See V ehicle Load Limits on page 9-1 1 . GA WR RR : Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle. See V ehicle Load Limits on page 9-1 1 . Intended[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-48 V ehicle Care 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. Rim : A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads a[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-49 { Caution Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good. Underinflated tires, or tires that do not have enough air , can result in: . T ire overloading and overheating which could lead to a blow[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-50 V ehicle Care of the tire valve to release air . Re-check the tire pressure with the tire gauge. Return the valve caps on the valve stems to keep out dirt and moisture and prevent leaks. Tire Pressure for High-Speed [...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-51 tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-52 V ehicle Care When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster . If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate t[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-53 TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light fla[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-54 V ehicle Care using a TPMS relearn tool, in the following order: driver side front tire, passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driver side rear tire. See your dealer for service or to purchase a re[...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-55 Tire Inspection We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Replace the tire if: . The indicators at th[...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-56 V ehicle Care Use this rotation pattern if the vehicle has different size tires on the front and rear and they are non-directional. Different tire sizes should not be rotated front to rear . Use this rotation pattern[...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-57 When It Is Time for New Tires Factors such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires. T readwear indicators are one way to tell[...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-58 V ehicle Care the overall performance of the vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. GM's TPC Spec number is molded onto the ti[...]

Black plate (59,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-59 If the vehicle tires must be replaced with a tire that does not have a TPC Spec number , make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating, and construction (radial) as the original tires. V eh[...]

Black plate (60,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-60 V ehicle Care (NHTSA), which grades tires by treadwear , traction, and temperature performance. This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States. The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car ti[...]

Black plate (61,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-61 conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tir[...]

Black plate (62,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-62 V ehicle Care Warning (Continued) a crash. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement. { Caution The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or[...]

Black plate (63,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-63 Caution (Continued) legal and only when necessary . Use low profile chains that add no more than 12 mm thickness to the tire tread and inner sidewall. Use chains that are the proper size for the tires. [...]

Black plate (64,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-64 V ehicle Care Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery , see Battery on page 10-25 . If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure t[...]

Black plate (65,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-65 { Caution If the other vehicle does not have a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use a vehicle that has a 12-volt system with a negative ground for jump starting.[...]

Black plate (66,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-66 V ehicle 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. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the remote posit[...]

Black plate (67,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-67 Use the tow eye for towing a disabled vehicle or loading it onto a flatbed car carrier . The tow eye should not be used to recover a vehicle from an off road situation. { Caution Improper use of the tow[...]

Black plate (68,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-68 V ehicle Care { Caution 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 a[...]

Black plate (69,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-69 Dolly T owing (All-Wheel Drive V ehicles) V ehicles with all-wheel drive cannot be dolly towed. Appearance Care Exterior Care Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory . Use a de-icing agent only when a[...]

Black plate (70,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-70 V ehicle Care Caution (Continued) products can be obtained from your dealer . Follow all manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage, necessary safety precautions, and appropriate disposal of any vehicle [...]

Black plate (71,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-71 Caution (Continued) may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle. T o keep the paint finish looking new , keep the vehicle [...]

Black plate (72,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-72 V ehicle Care . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or other harsh cleaners. . Ice scrapers or other hard items. . Aftermarket appearance caps or covers while the lamps are illuminated, due to excessive heat generated. { Caut[...]

Black plate (73,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-73 Wheels and T rim — Aluminum or Chrome Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water to clean the wheels. After rinsing thoroughly with clean water , dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax may then be [...]

Black plate (74,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-74 V ehicle Care Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corro[...]

Black plate (75,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-75 . Do not use laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers. For liquid cleaners, use approximately 20 drops per 3.8 L (1 gal) of water . A concentrated soap solution will leave a residue that [...]

Black plate (76,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-76 V ehicle Care 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center . Fold the cleaning cloth to a clean area frequently to prevent forcing the soil in to the fabric. 4. Continue gently rubbing th[...]

Black plate (77,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 V ehicle Care 10-77 Caution (Continued) these solvents can permanently change the appearance and feel of leather or soft trim and are not recommended. Do not use cleaners that increase gloss, especially on the instrument p[...]

Black plate (78,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 10-78 V ehicle Care . Use the floor mat with the correct side up. Do not turn it over . . Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat. . Use only a single floor mat on the driver side. . Do not place one floo[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-3[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper blades. { Caution D[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/20/13 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Y our vehicle comes with the Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance. It is a maintenance program that covers select maintenance services during the first 4 years or[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/20/13 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance for more than a year . The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset. Y our trained dealer technician can perform this work. If the engine[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/20/13 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 . Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear . See Exterior Care on page 10-69 . . Check restraint system components. Se[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,50[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal (1) V ehicles with different size front and rear tires do not have tire rotation. See Tire Rotation on page 10-55 . (2) [...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,50[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe (1) V ehicles with different size front and rear tires do not have tire rotation. See Tire Rotation on page 10-55 . (2) [...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Additional Maintenance and Care Y our vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs. T o maintain vehicle performance, additional maint[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/20/13 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Lamps Properly working headlamps, taillamps, and brake lamps are important to see and be seen on the road. . Signs that the headlamps need attention include dimming, failure to light, cracki[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/20/13 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance. . Signs that the alignment may need to be adjusted include pulling, improper vehi[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Service and Maintenance 1 1-13 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 ® specification, of the proper SAE vis[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 1 1-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625) meeting GM Specification 9986290. Key Lock Cylinders[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Service and Maintenance 1 1-15 Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number 3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 22844634 A3185C Engine Oil Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 12640445 PF64 3.6L V6 Engine (LFX) 25177917 PF2129 3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 89017525 [...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 1 1-16 Service and Maintenance 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 [...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Service and Maintenance 1 1-17 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 1 1-18 Service and Maintenance 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 V ehic[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1-13 for more information. A[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 T echnical Data 12-3 Application Capacities Metric English T ransfer Case – AWD 0.8 L 0.8 qt Rear Axle (with limited slip) 1.2 L 1.3 qt Wheel Nut T orque 150 Y 1 10 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be su[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 12-4 T echnical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.0L L4 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3 Custome[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Cadillac Customer Assistan[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Customer Information 13-3 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 T wo, General Motors of Canada Limited wa[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 13-4 Customer Information Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Canadian Cadillac Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www .gm.ca 1-888-446-2000 (English) 1-800-263-7[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Customer Information 13-5 Cadillac Owner Centre (Canada) cadillacowner .ca T ake a trip to the Cadillac Owner Centre: . Chat live with online help representatives. . Locate owner resources such as lease-end, financing, and [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 13-6 Customer Information be available if you have OnStar . For security reasons, the driver must present identification before this service is given. . Emergency T ow from a Public Road or Highway: T ow to the nearest Cadi[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Customer Information 13-7 been received, the Roadside Service advisor will help you make arrangements and explain how to receive payment. . Alternative Service: If assistance cannot be provided right away , the Roadside Ser[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 13-8 Customer Information T ransporta tion Options W arranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However , if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize inconvenience by providing several transportation opt[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Customer Information 13-9 Collision Damage Repair If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poo[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 13-10 Customer Information recommend that you ensure that the vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier , consider [...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Customer Information 13-1 1 obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, you[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 13-12 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 shoul[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Customer Information 13-13 Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P .O. Box 33169 Detroit , MI 48232-5169 In Canada, call 1 ‐ 888 ‐ 446 ‐ 2000, or write: Canadi[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 13-14 Customer Information These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur . NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occ[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 Customer Information 13-15 Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbe[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 13-16 Customer Information 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar Services Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Navigation . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 14-2 OnStar Press the OnStar Emergency button > to get a priority connection to an Emergency Advisor available 24/ 7 to: . Get help for an emergency . . Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert. . Get assistance [...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 OnStar 14-3 Using V oice Commands During a Planned Route Cancel Route 1. Press = . System responds: “ OnStar ready , ” then a tone. Say “ Cancel route. ” System responds: “ Do you want to cancel directions? ” 2.[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 14-4 OnStar OnStar Mobile App Download the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app to select Apple ® , Android ™ , and BlackBerry ® devices to check vehicle fuel level, oil life, or tire pressure; to start the vehicle (if equipped[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 OnStar 14-5 V erify Minutes and Expiration Press = and say “ Minutes ” then “ V erify ” to check how many minutes remain and their expiration date. V ehicle Diagnostics OnStar V ehicle Diagnostics will perform a veh[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 14-6 OnStar to function properly . These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected. OnStar service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless servi[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 OnStar 14-7 change the OnStar PIN, call OnStar and provide the Advisor with the current number . W arranty OnStar equipment may be warranted as part of the New V ehicle Limited Warranty . The manufacturer of the vehicle fur[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 14-8 OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the vehicle. Do not add any electrical equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9-70 . Added electrical e[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 OnStar 14-9 should be available at ftp:// ftp.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/ license.html indefinitely . Copyright (c) 1990-2005 Info-ZIP . All rights reserved. For the purposes of this copyright and license, “ Info-ZIP ” is[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 14-10 OnStar 3. Altered versions – including, but not limited to, ports to new operating systems, existing ports with new graphical interfaces, and dynamic, shared, or static library versions – must be plainly marked a[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19 Active Emergency Braking System . . . . . . . . 1-18, 9-54 Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64 Load Management .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 INDEX i-3 Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37 Competitive Driving Mode . .[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 i-4 INDEX Driving (cont'd) Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 V ehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 1 Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 INDEX i-5 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62 Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 i-6 INDEX Heater Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28 High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . 10-50 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Hill and Mountain [...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 INDEX i-7 Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Brake System W arning . . . . . . . 5-22 Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 C[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 i-8 INDEX Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Heated . . . . .[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 INDEX i-9 Power (cont'd) Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 9-19 Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Pregnancy , Using Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 i-10 INDEX Safety Belts (cont'd) Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . 3-21 Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . 3-20 Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government .[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 INDEX i-1 1 Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 1 1/18/13 i-12 INDEX T urn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59 Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-55 Operation .[...]