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

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Vehicle Care ...... 10-1 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Customer Information ...... 13-1 General Information ...... 10-3 General Information ...... 11-1 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Vehicle Checks ...... 10-4 Scheduled Maintenance ...... 11-2 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-15 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-35 Recommended Fluids, Vehicle Data Recording and Bulb Replacement ...... 10-37 Lubricants, and Parts ...... 11-7 Privacy...... 13-16 Electrical System ...... 10-40 Maintenance Records ...... 11-11 Index ...... i-1 Wheels and Tires ...... 10-64 Jump Starting ...... 10-106 Technical Data ...... 12-1 Towing...... 10-111 Vehicle Identification ...... 12-1 Appearance Care ...... 10-113 Vehicle Data ...... 12-2 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

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owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” The names, logos, emblems, Manufactured under license for Cadillac Motor Car Division under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; slogans, vehicle model names, and wherever it appears in this manual. vehicle body designs appearing in 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; this manual including, but not limited 6,487,535 & other U.S. and to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, worldwide patents issued & the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, pending. DTS and the Symbol CTS, and CTS-V are trademarks are registered trademarks and and/or service marks of General DTS Digital Surround and the DTS Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. affiliates, or licensors. Product includes software. All Rights Reserved. This manual describes features Music recognition technology and related data are provided that may or may not be on your ® specific vehicle either because by Gracenote . Gracenote is they are options that you did not the industry standard in music purchase or due to changes recognition technology and subsequent to the printing of this related content delivery. For more information, visit www.gracenote.com.

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iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and Using this Manual iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other To quickly locate information countries. about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an Canadian Vehicle Owners alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where Manufactured under license from Propriétaires Canadiens it can be found. Dolby® Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered A French language copy of this Danger, Warnings, and trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: Cautions On peut obtenir un exemplaire de Warning messages found on vehicle ce guide en français auprès du labels and in this manual describe concessionnaire ou à l'adresse hazards and what to do to avoid or suivante: reduce them. Helm, Incorporated Danger indicates a hazard with a P.O. Box 07130 high level of risk which will result in “Made for iPod,” means that Detroit, MI 48207 serious injury or death. an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically 1-800-551-4123 Warning or Caution indicates a to iPod and has been certified Numéro de poste 6438 de hazard that could result in injury or by the developer to meet Apple langue française death. performance standards. Apple is www.helminc.com not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

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Symbols Vehicle Symbol Chart { WARNING The vehicle has components and Here are some additional symbols These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of that may be found on the vehicle that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with and what they mean. For more people. the text describing the operation or information on the symbol, refer to information relating to a specific the Index. component, control, message, Notice: This means there is 9 : Airbag Readiness Light gauge, or indicator. something that could result in # : Air Conditioning property or vehicle damage. This M : This symbol is shown when ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) would not be covered by the you need to see your owner manual vehicle's warranty. for additional instructions or g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls information. or OnStar® * : This symbol is shown when $ : Brake System Warning Light you need to see a service manual " : Charging System for additional instructions or information. I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature A circle with a slash through it is a O : Exterior Lamps safety symbol which means “Do # : Fog Lamps Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let . : Fuel Gauge this happen.” + : Fuses Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

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3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

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Sensing System for Rear Vision In Brief Passenger Airbag ...... 1-11 Camera (RVC) ...... 1-20 Mirror Adjustment ...... 1-12 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-20 Steering Wheel Storage Compartments ...... 1-21 Instrument Panel Adjustment ...... 1-12 Power Outlets ...... 1-21 Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Interior Lighting ...... 1-13 Universal Remote System . . . 1-21 Initial Drive Information Exterior Lighting ...... 1-13 Sunroof ...... 1-22 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-14 Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Performance and Maintenance Starting the Engine ...... 1-4 Climate Controls ...... 1-15 Transmission ...... 1-16 Traction Control Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System (TCS) ...... 1-22 System ...... 1-5 Vehicle Features StabiliTrak® System ...... 1-23 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 1-6 Radio(s) ...... 1-16 Tire Pressure Monitor ...... 1-23 Door Locks ...... 1-6 Satellite Radio ...... 1-17 Tire Sealant and Liftgate ...... 1-7 Portable Audio Devices ...... 1-17 Compressor Kit ...... 1-23 Trunk Release ...... 1-7 Bluetooth® ...... 1-17 Engine Oil Life System ...... 1-24 Windows ...... 1-7 Steering Wheel Controls Driving for Better Fuel Seat Adjustment ...... 1-8 (Audio) ...... 1-18 Economy ...... 1-24 Memory Features ...... 1-9 Cruise Control ...... 1-19 Roadside Service ...... 1-24 Heated and Ventilated Navigation System ...... 1-19 OnStar® ...... 1-25 Seats ...... 1-10 Driver Information Head Restraint Center (DIC) ...... 1-19 Adjustment ...... 1-10 Safety Belts ...... 1-11 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

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Instrument Panel

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A. Air Vents on page 8‑6. I. Clock on page 5‑8. P. Cruise Control on page 9‑41. B. Driver Information Center (DIC) J. Passenger Sensing System on Heated Steering Wheel on on page 5‑27. page 3‑37. page 5‑4 (If Equipped). C. Instrument Panel Illumination K. Hazard Warning Flashers on Traction Control System (TCS) Control on page 6‑5. page 6‑4. Disable Button (CTS-V Model D. Turn and Lane-Change Signals L. Navigation Display Brightness Only). See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9 38. on page 6‑4. Control (If Equipped). See ‑ E. Instrument Cluster on Navigation System Manual. Q. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). Located on the rear of the page 5‑11. M. Infotainment on page 7‑1. steering wheel. See Manual F. Windshield Wiper/Washer on Navigation/Radio System Mode on page 9‑29. page 5‑4. (If Equipped). See Navigation System Manual. R. Data Link Connector (DLC) Rear Window Wiper/Washer on (Out of View). See Malfunction page 5‑6 (If Equipped). N. Parking Brake Release Lever. Indicator Lamp on page 5‑19. See Parking Brake (Manual) on G. Navigation Button (If Equipped). S. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 9‑34 or Parking Brake See Navigation System Manual. page 5 2. (Electric) on page 9‑35. ‑ H. Traction Control System (TCS) O. Hood Release. See Hood on T. Horn on page 5‑4. on page 9‑38. page 10‑5. U. Steering Wheel Controls (Audio) Magnetic Ride Control on on page 5‑3. page 9‑40 (CTS‐V Model Only). Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

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V. Heated and Ventilated Front Initial Drive Starting the Engine Seats on page 3‑12. Information When first starting the vehicle, the W. Dual Automatic Climate Control engine idle speed will be elevated System on page 8‑1. This section provides a brief to allow the catalytic converter, an X. Parking Brake Button. See overview about some of the emissions control device, to quickly Parking Brake (Manual) on important features that may or may reach operating temperature. After not be on your specific vehicle. page 9‑34 or Parking Brake approximately 20 seconds, the (Electric) on page 9‑35. For more detailed information, refer engine will begin to transition to it's normal, quieter idle speed, Y. Shift Lever. See Automatic to each of the features which can be which can vary depending on Transmission on page 9 26 or found later in this owner manual. ‑ the temperature. This is normal Manual Transmission on operation. page 9‑31. Z. Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1. Power Outlets on page 5‑9. AA. Glove Box on page 4‑1. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

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Remote Keyless Entry Press and hold V to open the (RKE) System trunk/liftgate. The keyless access transmitter is Press L and release to locate the used to lock and unlock the doors vehicle. from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle. Press and hold L for more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm.

Keyless Access For keyless access vehicles, press the button (A) to remove the key. Press K to unlock the driver door. The key can be used for all locks. Press again within five seconds to See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote unlock all remaining doors. Keyless Entry (RKE) System Press Q to lock all doors. Operation (Key Access) on page 2‑5 or Remote Keyless Entry Lock and unlock feedback can Key Access (RKE) System Operation (Keyless be personalized. See Vehicle Access) on page 2‑7. Personalization on page 5‑46. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

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Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start . From the outside turn the key toward the front or rear of the For vehicles with this feature, the To cancel a remote start: vehicle (Sedan and Wagon), engine can be started from outside . Aim the RKE transmitter or press the Q or K button on of the vehicle. at the vehicle and press and the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Starting the Vehicle hold / until the parking lamps transmitter. See Remote Keyless turn off. Entry (RKE) System Operation 1. Aim the Remote Keyless Entry (Key Access) on page 2 5 or . ‑ transmitter at the vehicle. Turn on the hazard warning Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) flashers. 2. Press Q. System Operation (Keyless . Turn the vehicle on and then off. Access) on page 2‑7. 3. Immediately after completing / See Remote Vehicle Start on Power Door Locks Step 2, press and hold until page 2‑12. the turn signal lamps flash, or for Power door lock controls are about 4 seconds if the vehicle is Door Locks located on the front doors. not in view. K : Press to unlock the doors. To lock or unlock a door manually: When the vehicle starts, the parking Q : Press to lock the doors. lamps will turn on and remain on as . From the inside, use the door long as the engine is running. The lock knob on the window sill See Power Door Locks on doors will be locked and the climate for the rear doors (Sedan and page 2‑17. control system may come on. Wagon). The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

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Liftgate Manual Operation of the Power Windows Liftgate Power Liftgate With the vehicle in P (Park), turn The vehicle must be in P (Park) to the liftgate mode switch to OFF operate the power liftgate. and unlock the doors. Press the To open the liftgate using the touchpad under the liftgate handle button on the driver door, select the and pull up on the handle. To close mode then press the center of the the liftgate, pull down on the pull button. See Liftgate (Wagon) on cup. See Liftgate (Wagon) on page 2‑21 for more information on page 2‑21. programming the height opening settings. Trunk Release To open the liftgate with the Remote The trunk may be opened by Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, pressing the remote trunk release Sedan Driver Side Shown, Wagon press and hold & on the RKE button located on the lower portion and Coupe Similar transmitter. of the driver door, V on the The power window switches are on To open the liftgate from outside the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the driver door. Each passenger vehicle, press the touchpad on the transmitter, or the trunk release door has a switch that controls only outside liftgate handle. button located on the rear of the that window. trunk above the license plate. See Press the switch to lower the Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) on page 2‑19 window. Pull the switch up to for more information. raise it. For more information, see Power Windows on page 2‑30. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

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Seat Adjustment . Raise or lower the entire seat To adjust the lumbar support, by moving the entire horizontal if equipped: Power Seats control up or down. . Press and hold the top of Seat Position See Power Seat Adjustment on control (B) to increase support page 3‑5 for more information. to the top of the seatback and Use the vertical control to adjust the decrease support to the bottom seatback. See Reclining Seatbacks of the seatback. on page 3‑8 for more information. . Press and hold the bottom of the Power Lumbar control (B) to decrease support to the top of the seatback and increase support to the bottom of the seatback. . Press and hold the front or rear of the control (B) to increase or decrease support to the entire seatback.

To adjust the seat: See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑7 for more information. . Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the Side Bolster horizontal control forward or To adjust the side bolster support, rearward. if equipped: A. Side Bolster Control . Raise or lower the front or rear . Press the top or bottom of part of the seat cushion by B. Lumbar Support Control control (A) to increase or moving the front or rear of the C. Seatback Bolster Control decrease support in seat horizontal control up or down. cushion bolsters. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)

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. Press the top or bottom of column position, if the vehicle is sound when the button is pressed. control (C) to increase or equipped with the power tilt and The seat, outside mirrors, and/or decrease support in the telescopic steering column. power steering column will move to seatback bolsters. 1: Saves and recalls for driver 1. the position previously stored for the See Lumbar Adjustment on identified driver. 2: Saves and recalls for driver 2. page 3‑7 for more information. If entry/exit recall is programmed on B : Moves the driver seat and/or in the vehicle personalization menu, Memory Features power steering column to the exit automatic entry recall occurs when position. See “Exit Recall” later in the ignition is turned on. this section for more information. See “Memory Seat, Mirrors and Storing Memory Positions Steering Column” under Power Seat To save into memory: Adjustment on page 3‑5 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑46 for 1. Adjust the driver seat, outside more information. mirrors, and the power steering column, if equipped, to the Exit Recall desired driving positions. B : Press to move the driver 2. Press and hold “1” until seat and/or power steering column, two beeps sound. if equipped, to the exit position. A single beep sounds when the exit 3. Repeat for a second driver feature activates. The vehicle must using 2 . On vehicles with the memory “ ” be in P (Park) for an automatic package, memory buttons 1 and 2 To recall memory positions, press transmission, or the parking brake on the driver door are used to save and release “1” or “2”. The vehicle must be applied for a manual and recall memory settings for the must be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission. driver seat cushion and seatback, transmission, or the parking brake outside mirrors, and the steering must be applied for a manual transmission. A single beep will Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)

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If entry/exit recall is programmed on Heated and Ventilated Press the button once for the in the vehicle personalization menu, highest setting. With each press of automatic seat and/or steering Seats the button, the seat will change to column movement occurs under the the next lower setting, and then to following conditions: the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and . The ignition key is removed on vehicles with Remote Keyless one for the lowest. Entry (RKE). For more information, see Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on . The ignition is turned to OFF and the driver door is opened on page 3‑12. vehicles with Remote Keyless Access. Head Restraint If entry/exit recall is programmed Adjustment off and the exit button is pressed, Do not drive until the head restraints the driver seat will move back a for all occupants are installed and preset distance and the steering If available, the controls are on the adjusted properly. column, if equipped, will move climate control panel. To achieve a comfortable seating up and forward. See Vehicle z position, change the seatback Personalization on page 5 46 for Press to heat the seat and ‑ recline angle as little as necessary more information. seatback or { to ventilate the seat. while keeping the seat and the A light bar in the climate control head restraint height in the proper display shows the setting. position. For more information see Head Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)

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Safety Belts Sensing System for seat‐mounted side impact airbags and the roof‐rail airbags are not Passenger Airbag affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑18 for more information. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle United States is started.

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. Canada and Mexico . Safety Belts on page 3‑14. The passenger sensing system . How to Wear Safety Belts will turn off the right front Properly on page 3‑18. passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑24. . Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑53. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)

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Mirror Adjustment 3. Adjust each outside mirror so Steering Wheel that a little of the vehicle and the Exterior area behind it can be seen. Adjustment 4. Press either } or | again to deselect the mirror. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑28. Interior The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind you. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. Controls for the outside power See Automatic Dimming Rearview To adjust the steering wheel: mirrors are on the driver door. Mirror on page 2‑29. 1. Pull the lever down. To adjust each mirrors: 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 1. Press } or | to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. 2. Press one of the four arrows to move the mirror. 4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)

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Power Tilt Wheel Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn it The exterior lamp control is located on or off. toward the end of the turn signal/ If the reading lamps are left on, they lane change lever. automatically shut off 10 minutes O : Turn the band with this after the ignition has been symbol on it to operate the exterior For vehicles with the power tilt turned off. lamps. wheel, the control is on the left side For more information, see: The exterior lamp control has of the steering column. . Reading Lamps on page 6‑5. four positions: . Push the control up or down . O : Turns off all lamps, except the to tilt the steering wheel up Instrument Panel Illumination Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). or down. Control on page 6‑5. AUTO: Turns the headlamps on . Push the control forward or and off automatically, depending rearward to move the steering upon how much light is available wheel toward the front or rear of outside of the vehicle. the vehicle. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)

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; : Turns on the parking lamps, & : For a delayed wiping cycle. together with the sidemarker lamps, Turn the adjustable interval wiper taillamps, license plate lamps, and band to set the frequency of wipes. instrument panel lights. 6 : Turn the band up for more 5 : Turns on the headlamps, frequent wipes or down for less together with parking lamps, frequent wipes. sidemarker lamps, taillamps, 1 : Slow wipes. license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. 2 : Fast wipes. For more information, see: Windshield Washer . Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. Sedan and Coupe Model shown { WARNING . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) In freezing weather, do not use on page 6‑3. the washer until the windshield . Fog Lamps on page 6‑5. is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the Windshield Wiper/Washer windshield, blocking your vision. The windshield wiper lever is on the Wagon Model shown right side of the steering column. Sedan and Coupe Model Move the windshield wiper lever to K select the wiper speed. : Press the button with this symbol, on the end of the 7 : Single wipe, briefly move windshield washer lever, to wash the lever down and release. the windshield. The washer fluid Several wipes, hold the lever down. sprays onto the windshield and the T : Turns the wipers off. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)

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wipers run for a few cycles to clear the windshield. Press and hold K for more wash cycles. Wagon Model Pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The spray continues until the lever is released. The wipers will run a few times. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer on page 5‑6 (if equipped). A. Display H. Temperature and Heated/ Climate Controls B. Fan Ventilated Seat I. Air Conditioning The heating, cooling, and ventilation C. Power for the vehicle can be controlled D. AUTO J. Recirculation with this system. E. PASS (Passenger Climate K. Outside Air Control) L. Rear Window Defogger F. Defrost See Dual Automatic Climate Control G. Air Delivery Mode System on page 8‑1. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)

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Transmission Vehicle Features Storing a Favorite Station Automatic Transmission A maximum of 36 stations can be Radio(s) programmed as favorites using the Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap six softkeys below the radio station Shift VOL/ O : Press to turn the system frequency tabs on the display and on and off. Turn to increase or Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows by using the radio favorites page decrease the volume. shifting an automatic transmission button (FAV button). Press the FAV similar to a manual transmission. FM/AM: Press to select between button to go through up to six pages DSC can be enabled through the FM or AM. of favorites, each having six favorite shift lever or the Tap Shift controls, stations available per page. Each m : Press to select XM™, page of favorites can contain any located on the back of the steering if equipped. wheel (if equipped). See Manual combination of AM, FM, or XM stations. Mode on page 9‑29. TUNE/TONE: Turn to select radio stations. For more information, see AM-FM Manual Transmission ¨ SEEK/ © SEEK: Press to seek Radio on page 7‑9. Skip Shift (CTS‐V) the next or previous station. Under light acceleration, the INFO: Press to display additional transmission will only allow shifting information that may be available for from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth). This the current song. When information helps improve fuel mileage. is not available, No Information Under harder acceleration, Skip displays. Shift is disabled, and all gears are For more information about these available. See Manual Transmission and other radio features, see on page 9 31. ‑ Operation on page 7‑2. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)

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Setting the Clock Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices The analog clock is located on the Vehicles with an XM™ Satellite This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) instrument panel above the radio. Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite auxiliary input and a USB port The clock is not connected with any Radio subscription can receive XM located in the center console. other vehicle system and runs by programming. External devices such as iPods®, itself. To adjust the clock: laptop computers, MP3 players, CD XM Satellite Radio Service 1. Locate the adjustment buttons changers, and USB storage devices directly below the clock face. XM is a satellite radio service based may be connected, depending on in the 48 contiguous United States the audio system. 2. Push and hold the right and 10 Canadian provinces. XM For more information, see Auxiliary adjustment button to move the Satellite Radio has a wide variety of clock hands forward, or the left Devices on page 7‑35. programming and commercial-free adjustment button to make the music, coast to coast, and in ® clock hands go backward. Bluetooth digital-quality sound. A fee is Holding either button down will required to receive the XM service. The Bluetooth® system allows users cause the clock to advance with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone For more information refer to: faster. Release the button before to make and receive hands-free the desired time is reached. . www.xmradio.com or call calls using the vehicle audio 3. Push and release either button 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.). system, microphone, and controls. to adjust the time by one minute . www.xmradio.ca or call The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone increments until the desired time 1-877-438-9677 (Canada). must be paired with the in-vehicle is reached. For more information, see Satellite Bluetooth system before it can be For more information on setting the Radio on page 7‑12. used in the vehicle. Not all phones clock, see Clock on page 5‑8. will support all functions. See Bluetooth on page 7‑37. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)

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. For vehicles without a navigation Steering Wheel Controls y / c z : Press to go to the (Audio) previous or next radio station stored system, press and hold g for as a favorite, or the previous or next two seconds to interact with ® track of a CD. OnStar or Bluetooth. Press to interact with the Bluetooth® . For vehicles with a navigation system. See Bluetooth on system, OnStar, or Bluetooth, page 7‑37 for more information. press and hold g for two seconds and say hands + e − : Press to increase or to “ free” to interact with OnStar or decrease the volume. Bluetooth. b g : Press and release to silence For more information, see Steering the vehicle speakers only. The Wheel Controls (Audio) on audio of the wireless and wired page 5‑3. headphones, if the vehicle has these features, does not mute. Some audio steering wheel controls Press and release b g again, to could differ depending on the turn the sound on. vehicle's options. Controls that can . For vehicles with a navigation be adjusted at the steering wheel system, press and hold for may include: g two seconds to initiate speech SRCE: Press to switch between recognition. the radio AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD, HDD (if equipped), auxiliary input jack, DVD (if equipped), and USB (if equipped). Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1)

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Cruise Control [ : Press to cancel cruise control Driver Information without erasing the set speed from Center (DIC) memory. The DIC display is located at the See Cruise Control on page 9‑41. bottom of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many Navigation System vehicle systems and enables If the vehicle has a navigation access to the personalization menu. system, there is a separate Navigation System Manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system.

CTS Shown, CTS‐V Similar The navigation system provides detailed maps of most major The cruise control buttons are freeways and roads. After a located on the left side of the destination has been set, the steering wheel. system provides turn-by-turn I : Press to turn the system on or instructions for reaching the off. The indicator light on the button destination. In addition, the system turns on when cruise control is on. can help locate a variety of points of interest (POI), such as banks, The DIC buttons are located on the +RES : Press to make the vehicle airports, restaurants, and more. instrument panel to the left of the accelerate or resume to a previously steering wheel. set speed. See the Navigation System Manual for more information. 3 : Press to scroll through the −SET : Press to set the speed or trip and fuel displays. make the vehicle decelerate. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1)

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. Chime Volume T : Press to scroll through the Ultrasonic Parking Assist vehicle information displays. . Memory Settings For vehicles with this feature, it uses U : Press to customize the feature See Vehicle Personalization on sensors on the rear bumper to settings on your vehicle. See page 5‑46. detect objects while parking the Vehicle Personalization on vehicle. It operates at speeds page 5‑46 for more information. Rear Vision less than 8 km/h (5 mph) while V : Press to reset certain DIC Camera (RVC) in R (Reverse). features and to acknowledge DIC The rear vision camera displays a Keep the sensors on the vehicle's warning messages and clear them view of the area behind the vehicle rear bumper clean to ensure proper from the DIC display. on either the navigation screen or operation. y z : Press to scroll up and down the inside rear view mirror when the The system can be disabled through the menu items. vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). the Driver Information Center (DIC). For more information, see Driver Once shifted out of R (Reverse), the See "Park Assist" under Vehicle navigation screen will go back to the Information Center (DIC) on Personalization on page 5‑46 for page 5‑27. last screen that had been displayed, more information. after a delay or the video image Vehicle Customization automatically disappears from the Some vehicle features can be inside rear view mirror. programmed by using the DIC To clean the camera lens, located buttons on the instrument panel to above the license plate, rinse it with the left of the steering wheel. These water and wipe it with a soft cloth. features include: See, Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on . Language page 9‑44 for more information. . Door Lock and Unlock Settings . Lighting Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1)

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Storage Compartments Power Outlets Universal Remote System Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There are three accessory power outlets. The power outlets located below the climate control system, inside the center console storage bin, and on the rear of the center The Universal Home Remote console are powered while the System allows for garage door vehicle is in ON/RUN, START or openers, security systems, and ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or until home automation devices to be the driver door is opened within programmed to work with these 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. buttons in the vehicle. Press the bottom of the load floor See Universal Remote System on handle assembly to lift the top on On the CTS Wagon there is an page 5 54. the handle. Pull up on the handle additional accessory power outlet ‑ to open the cargo management located near the rear cargo net that system. is powered at all times. See Cargo Management System Remove the cover to access and (Wagon Only) on page 4‑3 for more replace when not in use. information. See Power Outlets on page 5‑9. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1)

1-22 In Brief

Sunroof Express Open/Express Close: Performance and Press and release the rear or front The ignition must be in ON/RUN or of the switch to express open or Maintenance ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained express close the sunshade. Accessory Power (RAP), to operate Traction Control the sunroof and power sunshade. See Ignition Positions (Key Access) System (TCS) on page 9‑17 or Ignition Positions The traction control system limits (Keyless Access) on page 9‑18 and wheel spin. The system turns on Retained Accessory Power (RAP) automatically every time the vehicle on page 9‑22. is started. The sunroof switches are on the The passenger side switch operates . To turn off traction control, overhead console. the sunroof. press and release the t Vent: Press and hold the front of located on the Instrument panel the switch to vent the sunroof. Press (CTS) or the steering wheel and hold the rear of the switch to (CTS-V). F illuminates and the close the sunroof vent. appropriate DIC message is Express Open/Express Close: displayed. See Ride Control For Sedan and Wagon only, press System Messages on page 5‑40. The driver side switch operates the and release the rear or front of the . Press the button again to turn sunshade. switch to express open or express traction control back on. close the sunroof. Open/Close: Press the front or For more information, see Traction rear of the switch to open or close For more information see Sunroof Control System (TCS) on the sunshade. (Sedan and Wagon) on page 2‑33 page 9‑38. or Sunroof (Coupe) on page 2‑34. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1)

In Brief 1-23

StabiliTrak® System Tire Pressure Monitor During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear StabiliTrak assists with directional This vehicle may have a Tire when the vehicle is first started and control of the vehicle in difficult Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). then turn off. This may be an early driving conditions. The system turns indicator that the tire pressures are on automatically every time the getting low and the tires need to be vehicle is started. inflated to the proper pressure. . To turn off both traction control The TPMS does not replace normal and electronic stability control, monthly tire maintenance. It is the press and hold t on the driver’s responsibility to maintain instrument panel (CTS) or correct tire pressures. steering wheel (CTS-V) The TPMS warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of See Tire Pressure Monitor System until F illuminates and the one of the vehicle's tires. If the on page 10‑74. appropriate DIC message is warning light comes on, stop as displayed. See Ride Control soon as possible and inflate the Tire Sealant and System Messages on page 5‑40. tires to the recommended pressure Compressor Kit . Press the button again to turn on shown on the Tire and Loading both systems. Information label. See Vehicle Load This vehicle may come with a jack Limits on page 9 11. The warning and spare tire or a tire sealant and For more information, see ‑ light will remain on until the tire compressor kit. The kit can be used StabiliTrak® System on page 9 39. ‑ pressure is corrected. to temporarily seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10‑89 for complete operating information. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (24,1)

1-24 In Brief

If the vehicle came with a jack and Driving for Better Fuel . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number spare tire, see If a Tire Goes Flat on Economy page 10‑87. molded into the tire's sidewall Driving habits can affect fuel near the size. Engine Oil Life System mileage. Here are some driving . Follow recommended scheduled tips to get the best fuel economy maintenance. The engine oil life system calculates possible. engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE . Avoid fast starts and accelerate Roadside Service OIL SOON message when it is time smoothly. U.S. or Canada: 1-800-882-1112 to change the engine oil and filter. . Brake gradually and avoid TTY Users (U.S. or Canada): The oil life system should be reset abrupt stops. to 100% only following an oil 1-888-889-2438 change. . Avoid idling the engine for long Mexico: 01-800-466-0805 periods of time. Resetting the Oil Life System As the owner of a new Cadillac, you . When road and weather are automatically enrolled in the 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with conditions are appropriate, use Roadside Service program. the engine off. cruise control. See Roadside Service (U.S. and 2. Fully press and release the . Always follow posted speed Canada) on page 13 7 or Roadside accelerator pedal three times ‑ limits or drive more slowly when Service (Mexico) on page 13 9 for within five seconds. ‑ conditions require. more information. See Engine Oil Life System on . Keep vehicle tires properly page 10‑14. inflated. . Combine several trips into a single trip. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1)

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Roadside Service and OnStar OnStar® How OnStar Service Works (U.S. and Canada) Q : Push this blue button to If you have an active OnStar connect to a specially trained subscription, press the Q button OnStar Advisor to verify your and the current GPS location will account information and to answer be sent to an OnStar advisor who questions. will assess your problem, contact ] : Push this red emergency Roadside Service, and relay your button to get priority help from exact location to get the help For vehicles with an active OnStar specially trained OnStar Emergency you need. subscription, OnStar uses several Advisors. innovative technologies and live Online Owner Center X : Push this button for hands‐free, Advisors to provide a wide range (U.S. and Canada) voice‐activated calling and to give of safety, security, navigation, voice commands for Hands‐Free The Online Owner Center is a diagnostics, and calling services. complimentary service that includes Calling and Turn‐by‐Turn online service reminders, vehicle Automatic Crash Response Navigation. maintenance tips, online owner In a crash, built‐in sensors can Automatic Crash Response, manual, special privileges, automatically alert an OnStar Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, and more. Advisor who is immediately Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Sign up today at: connected to the vehicle to see if Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, www.cadillacownercenter.com you need help. Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). Navigation, and Hands‐Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (26,1)

1-26 In Brief

Not all OnStar services are OnStar service requires wireless a working electrical system and available on all vehicles. For more communication networks and the adequate battery power for the information, see the OnStar Owner's Global Positioning System (GPS) OnStar equipment to operate. Guide; visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) satellite network. Not all OnStar OnStar service may not work if the or www.onstar.ca (Canada); contact services are available everywhere OnStar equipment isn’t properly OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR or on all vehicles at all times. installed or you haven’t maintained (1 888 466 7827) or it and the vehicle is in good working ‐ ‐ ‐ OnStar service can’t work unless TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080; or push the vehicle is in a place where order and in compliance with all the Q button to speak with an OnStar has an agreement with a government regulations. If you OnStar Advisor 24 hours a day, wireless service provider for service try to add, connect, or modify 7 days a week. in that area, and the wireless any equipment or software in the vehicle, OnStar service may not For a full description of OnStar service provider has coverage, network capacity, reception, and work. Other problems OnStar can’t services and system limitations, see control may prevent service to you, the OnStar Owner's Guide in the technology compatible with OnStar service. Service involving location such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, glove box. weather, electrical system design information about the vehicle can’t OnStar service is subject to the work unless GPS signals are and architecture of the vehicle, OnStar Terms and Conditions available, unobstructed, and damage to important parts of the included in the OnStar Glove compatible with the OnStar vehicle in a crash, or wireless phone Box Kit. hardware. The vehicle has to have network congestion or jamming. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1)

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See Radio Frequency Statement on Your Responsibility page 13 18 for information ‑ Increase the volume of the radio if regarding Part 15 of the Federal the OnStar Advisor cannot be Communications Commission (FCC) heard. rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may OnStar Steering Wheel not be functioning properly. Push Controls the Q button and request a vehicle This vehicle may have diagnostic check. If the light a b g / $ i Talk/Mute button appears clear (no light appears), that can be used to interact with your OnStar subscription has OnStar Hands-Free calling. See expired and all services have been Steering Wheel Controls (Audio) on deactivated. Push the Q button to page 5‑3 for more information. confirm that the OnStar equipment is active. On some vehicles, the $ i button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (28,1)

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2 NOTES Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1

Delayed Locking ...... 2-17 Exterior Mirrors Keys, Doors and Automatic Door Locks ...... 2-17 Convex Mirrors ...... 2-28 Windows Lockout Protection ...... 2-18 Power Mirrors ...... 2-28 Safety Locks (Sedan and Folding Mirrors ...... 2-29 Wagon) ...... 2-18 Heated Mirrors ...... 2-29 Keys and Locks Doors Interior Mirrors Keys ...... 2-2 Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) ...... 2-19 Automatic Dimming Rearview Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Liftgate (Wagon) ...... 2-21 Mirror ...... 2-29 System ...... 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Vehicle Security Windows System Operation (Key Vehicle Security ...... 2-25 Windows ...... 2-30 Access) ...... 2-5 Anti-Theft Alarm System . . . . . 2-25 Power Windows ...... 2-30 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Immobilizer ...... 2-26 Sun Visors ...... 2-32 System Operation (Keyless Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) ...... 2-7 Access) ...... 2-26 Roof Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-12 Immobilizer Operation Sunroof (Sedan and Door Locks (Sedan) ...... 2-14 (Keyless Access) ...... 2-27 Wagon) ...... 2-33 Door Locks (Coupe) ...... 2-15 Sunroof (Coupe) ...... 2-34 Central Door Unlocking System ...... 2-17 Power Door Locks ...... 2-17 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

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Keys and Locks { WARNING Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter is { WARNING dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly Leaving children in a vehicle with injured or even killed. They could the ignition key is dangerous for operate the power windows or many reasons. Children or others other controls or even make the could be badly injured or even vehicle move. The windows will killed. They could operate the function with the keyless access power windows or other controls transmitter in the vehicle and they One of the following keys comes or even make the vehicle move. could be seriously injured or killed with the vehicle. The windows will function with the if caught in the path of a closing keys in the ignition and children window. Do not leave the keyless could be seriously injured or killed access transmitter in a vehicle if caught in the path of a closing with children. window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3

Key Access Keyless Access Keyless Access This key is used for the driver door, This key, located inside the keyless If the vehicle has the Keyless ignition, and glove box. access transmitter, is used for the Access System, the transmitter has driver door, glove box, and rear seat a thin button (A) near the bottom of pass-through door. See “Rear Seat the transmitter used to remove the Pass-Through Door” under Trunk key. Press (A) and pull the key out. (Sedan, Coupe) on page 2‑19 for Do not pull the key out without more information. pressing the button. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows

This vehicle may have the Key Remote Keyless Entry Access System or a Keyless Access System. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation (Key See Radio Frequency Statement on Access) on page 2‑5 or Remote page 13‑18 for information Keyless Entry (RKE) System regarding Part 15 of the Federal Operation (Keyless Access) on Communications Commission (FCC) page 2‑7 for more information. See rules and Industry Canada Ignition Positions (Key Access) on Standards RSS-210/220/310. page 9 17 or Ignition Positions ‑ If there is a decrease in the RKE (Keyless Access) on page 9 18 for ‑ operating range: information on starting the vehicle. . Check the distance. The Key Access See your dealer if a new key is transmitter may be too far from needed. If the vehicle has the Key Access the vehicle. System, there is no key in the Notice: If the keys get locked in . Check the location. Other transmitter. the vehicle, it may have to be vehicles or objects may be damaged to get them out. Always Notice: If the transmitter does not blocking the signal. have a button near the base, do carry a spare key. . Check the transmitter's battery. not pull on the chrome base of Contact Roadside Service if you See Battery Replacement later the transmitter. Pulling on the are locked out of the vehicle. “ ” in this section. base of this transmitter could See Roadside Service (U.S. and damage it. Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Service (Mexico) on page 13‑9. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5

. If the transmitter is still not K (Unlock): Press to unlock the working correctly, see your K dealer or a qualified technician driver door. If is pressed again for service. within five seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps Remote Keyless Entry come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. (RKE) System Operation If enabled through the DIC, the (Key Access) parking lamps flash twice to indicate The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle transmitter works up to 20 m Personalization on page 5‑46. (65 feet) away. V / & (Remote Trunk/Liftgate There are other conditions that can Do not pull on the chrome base of Release): Press and hold for about affect the performance of the the transmitter. one second to unlock the trunk/ transmitter. See Remote Keyless liftgate. The automatic transmission (Lock): Press to lock all the Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑4. Q must be in P (Park) or the manual doors. transmission must be in Neutral with If enabled through the Driver the parking brake set. Information Center (DIC), the L (Vehicle Locator/Panic parking lamps may flash once to Alarm): Press and release to indicate locking has occurred. locate the vehicle. The turn signal The horn may chirp when Q is lamps flash and the horn sounds pressed again within five seconds. three times. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑46 for additional information. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

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Press and hold L for more than Programming Transmitters to Notice: When replacing the two seconds to activate the panic the Vehicle battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static alarm. The turn signal lamps Only RKE transmitters programmed flash and the horn sounds for from your body could damage the to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter. 30 seconds. The alarm turns off transmitter is lost or stolen, a when the ignition is moved to replacement can be purchased and START or L is pressed again. The programmed through your dealer. ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for When the replacement transmitter the panic alarm to work. is programmed to the vehicle, all The vehicle comes with remaining transmitters must also two transmitters. Each transmitter be programmed. Any lost or stolen will have a number on top transmitters no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. of it, “1” or “2”. These numbers correspond to the driver of the Each vehicle can have up to vehicle. For example, the memory eight transmitters programmed to it. seat position for driver 1 will be Battery Replacement recalled when using the transmitter labeled “1”, if enabled through the Replace the battery if the Replace To replace the battery: DIC. See “Memory Seat” under Battery In Remote Key message Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑5 displays in the DIC. See “Replace 1. Separate the transmitter with and Vehicle Personalization on Battery In Remote Key” under Key a flat, thin object inserted into page 5‑46 for more information. and Lock Messages on page 5‑37 the notch, located above the for additional information. metal base. 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7

3. Insert the new battery, positive Keyless Unlocking Keyless Locking side facing up. Replace with a With the keyless access transmitter The doors lock after several CR2032 or equivalent battery. within 1 m (3 feet), approach the seconds if all doors are closed 4. Snap the transmitter back front door and pull the handle to and at least one keyless access together. unlock and open the door. On some transmitter has been removed models there is a touch sensor on from the interior of the vehicle. To Remote Keyless Entry the door handle. If the transmitter is customize if the doors automatically (RKE) System Operation recognized, the door will unlock lock upon exiting the vehicle, see and open. Keyless Locking under Vehicle (Keyless Access) “ ” To access the rear doors first, pull Personalization on page 5‑46. The Keyless Access System the rear door handle once to unlock Keyless Trunk Opening transmitter will work up to 60 m all doors and a second time to open (195 feet) away. the door. Press the trunk release button located on the trunk above the The Keyless Access System locks Entering any door other than the license plate to open the trunk if the and unlocks the doors and trunk driver door will cause all of the keyless access transmitter is within without pressing the buttons on the doors to unlock. This is not range. See Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) keyless access transmitter. The customizable. on page 2‑19 for additional keyless access transmitter must be information. within 1 m (3 feet) of the door or To customize which doors unlock trunk being opened. when the driver door is opened, see “Keyless Unlock” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑46. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows

There are other conditions that To program the vehicle so the turn For vehicles with the memory affect the performance of the signal indicators do not flash and feature, press K on the keyless transmitter. See Remote Keyless the horn does not sound when access transmitter to program and Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑4. pressing Q on the keyless access recall the memory settings. See transmitter, see “Remote Door “Memory Seat” under Power Seat Lock Feedback” under Vehicle Adjustment on page 3‑5 for more Personalization on page 5‑46. information. K (Unlock): Press once to unlock / (Remote Start): Press to only the driver door. The turn signal operate the remote start feature. indicators flash twice. See Remote Vehicle Start on K page 2‑12 for additional information. Press twice within five seconds & to unlock all the doors. The interior V / (Remote Trunk/Liftgate lamps may come on. Release): Press and hold for about one second to unlock the trunk/ To program the vehicle so the turn liftgate. The automatic transmission signal indicators do not flash and must be in P (Park) or the manual With Remote Start Shown, Without the fog lamps and reverse lamps transmission must be in Neutral with Similar remain on steady for about the parking brake set. 20 seconds when the keyless Q (Lock): Press once to lock the L (Vehicle Locator/Panic doors. The turn signal indicators access transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle, see “Remote Door Alarm): Press and release to flash. When is pressed twice, the Q Unlock Feedback” under Vehicle locate the vehicle. The horn sounds turn signal indicators flash twice, Personalization on page 5‑46. three times and the turn signal and the horn sounds once to lamps flash three times. confirm locking. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9

Press and hold L for The vehicle can be reprogrammed 5. The Driver Information Center three seconds to sound the so that lost or stolen transmitters no (DIC) displays Ready To Learn panic alarm. The horn sounds longer work. Each vehicle can have Electronic Key #2, 3 or 4. and the turn signal lamps flash up to four transmitters matched to it. for 30 seconds. Press and Programming with a Recognized release L again to stop the alarm. Transmitter The vehicle comes with A new transmitter can be two transmitters. Each transmitter programmed to the vehicle when will have a number on top of there is one recognized transmitter. it, “1” or “2”. These numbers For vehicles sold in Canada, correspond to the driver of the two recognized transmitters are vehicle. For example, the memory required to program a new seat position for driver 1 will be transmitter. recalled when using the transmitter 1. The vehicle must be off. labeled “1”, if enabled through the DIC. See “Memory Seat” under 2. Place the recognized 6. Place the new transmitter into Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑5 transmitter(s) in the cupholder. and Vehicle Personalization on Have the new transmitter the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the front of the page 5‑46 for more information. available with you. vehicle. The transmitter pocket Programming Transmitters to 3. Insert the vehicle key into the is inside the center console the Vehicle key lock cylinder located on the storage area located between outside of the driver door. the driver and front passenger Only keyless access transmitters 4. Turn the key to the unlock seats. programmed to the vehicle will work. position five times within If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a five seconds. replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)

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7. A beep sounds once the The procedure requires three, 3. Insert the vehicle key into the transmitter is programmed. ten minute cycles to complete the key lock cylinder located on the The DIC displays Ready To matching process. driver door. Learn Electronic Key #3 or 4, 1. The vehicle must be off. 4. Turn the key to the unlock or Maximum # Electronic Keys position five times within Learned. five seconds. 8. Press the ignition control knob to 5. The DIC displays Press Start exit programming mode. Control To Learn Keys. 9. Remove the transmitter from 6. Press the ignition switch in. the transmitter pocket and press K on the keyless access 7. The DIC reads Learn Delay transmitter two times. Active Wait XX Min and counts down to zero. 10. To program additional transmitters, repeat 8. The DIC displays Press Start Steps 6 through 9. Control To Learn Keys again. 9. Press the ignition switch in Programming without a again. Recognized Transmitter 2. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket with the 10. Repeat Steps 7, 8 and 9. United States owners are permitted buttons facing the front of the to program a new transmitter to 11. The DIC reads Learn Delay vehicle. The transmitter pocket their vehicle when a recognized Active Wait XX Min and counts is inside the center console transmitter is not available. The down to zero. storage area located between Canadian immobilizer standard the driver and front passenger 12. A beep sounds and the DIC requires that Canadian owners see seats. reads Ready To Learn their dealer for programming new Electronic Key # X. All transmitters when two recognized previously known transmitter transmitters are not available. programming has been erased. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11

13. A beep sounds once Starting the Vehicle with a Low Battery Replacement programming is complete. The Transmitter Battery Notice: When replacing the DIC displays Ready To Learn battery, do not touch any of the Electronic Key # 2. Replace the battery if the Replace Battery In Remote Key message circuitry on the transmitter. Static To program additional displays in the DIC. See “Replace from your body could damage the transmitters, insert each Battery In Remote Key” under Key transmitter. transmitter in the pocket until and Lock Messages on page 5‑37 a beep is heard and the for additional information. DIC advances to the next electronic key number. Up If the transmitter battery is weak, to four transmitters can be the DIC may display Electronic Key programmed. The DIC displays Not Detected when you try to start Maximum # Electronic Keys the vehicle. To start the vehicle, Learned and exits the place the transmitter in the center programming mode. console storage area transmitter pocket with the buttons facing to the Press the ignition control knob front of the vehicle. Then, with the to complete the process. vehicle in P (Park) or Neutral, press 14. Press the ignition control knob the brake pedal and the ignition if programming is complete. control knob. See Starting the Engine on page 9‑19, for additional 1. Separate the transmitter with a 15. Press K on each newly information about the vehicle's flat, thin object inserted into the programmed transmitter to electronic keyless ignition with push slot on the side or back of the complete the process. start. Replace the transmitter battery transmitter. as soon as possible. 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)

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3. Insert the new battery, positive to ON/RUN. See Dual Automatic Starting the Engine Using Remote side facing down. Replace with a Climate Control System on Start CR2032 or equivalent battery. page 8‑1. To start the engine using the remote 4. Snap the transmitter back Laws in some local communities start feature: together. may restrict the use of remote 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle starters. For example, some laws Remote Vehicle Start may require a person using remote and press Q on the transmitter. start to have the vehicle in view 2. Press and hold / for at least This vehicle may have a remote when doing so. Check local starting feature that allows you to four seconds or until the regulations for any requirements vehicle's turn signal lamps flash. start the engine from outside the on remote starting of vehicles. vehicle. The parking lamps will turn on / If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not and remain on as long as the (Remote Vehicle Start): use the remote start feature. The engine is running. The vehicle's This button will be on the RKE vehicle may run out of fuel. doors will be locked. transmitter if you have remote start. If your vehicle has the remote 3. After entering the vehicle during The automatic climate control will start feature, the RKE transmitter a remote start, press the brake begin to heat or cool your vehicle functions will have an increased pedal and turn the ignition to during remote start depending on range of operation. However, the ON/RUN to drive the vehicle. the temperature inside and outside range may be less while the vehicle After a remote start, the engine of the vehicle. The windshield is running. defroster and/or rear window will automatically shut off after defogger turn on if it is cold outside. There are other conditions which 10 minutes unless a time If the vehicle has heated seats, can affect the performance of the extension has been done or they may also be turned on during transmitter, see Remote Keyless the ignition has been turned to remote start to warm up the seat Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑4 for ON/RUN. in cold weather. Normal operation additional information. of the climate control system returns after the ignition is turned Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13

Extending Engine Run Time A maximum of two remote starts or Conditions in Which Remote Start To extend the engine run time by remote start attempts are allowed Will Not Work 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 and 2 between ignition cycles. The remote vehicle start feature will while the engine is still running. After the vehicle's engine has been not operate if any of the following The engine run time can only be started two times using the remote occur: extended if it is the first remote start start button, the ignition must be . The ignition is in any position since the vehicle has been driven. turned on and then back off before other than LOCK/OFF. Remote start can be extended the remote start procedure can be one time. used again. . A keyless access transmitter is inside the vehicle. If the remote start procedure Shutting the Engine Off After a is used again before the Remote Start . The vehicle's hood is not closed. first 10 minute time frame has To manually shut off the engine . The hazard warning flashers ended, the first 10 minutes will after a remote start, do any of the are on. immediately expire and the second 10 minute time frame will following: . There is an emission control system malfunction. start. . Press / until the parking lamps For example, if the lock button and turn off. . The engine coolant temperature is too high. then the remote start buttons are . Turn on the hazard warning pressed again after the vehicle flashers. . The oil pressure is low. has been running for five minutes, . 10 minutes are added, allowing . Turn the ignition switch on and Two remote vehicle starts the engine to run for a total of then off. have already been used. The 15 minutes. maximum number of remote starts or remote start attempts between ignition cycles with the key is two. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)

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Door Locks (Sedan) Keyless Entry (RKE) System WARNING (Continued) Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2‑7 for more information. { WARNING . Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be On vehicles with the Remote Unlocked doors can be unable to get out. A child can Keyless Access system, the door dangerous. be overcome by extreme heat unlocks by pulling the door handle when you have the transmitter with . Passengers, especially and can suffer permanent you. See Remote Keyless Entry children, can easily open the injuries or even death from (RKE) System Operation (Key doors and fall out of a moving heat stroke. Always lock the Access) on page 2 5 or Remote vehicle. When a door is ‑ vehicle whenever leaving it. Keyless Entry (RKE) System locked, the handle will not . Outsiders can easily enter Operation (Keyless Access) on open it. The chance of being through an unlocked door page 2 7 for more information. thrown out of the vehicle in ‑ when you slow down or stop a crash is increased if the If the windows are down and the the vehicle. Locking the doors doors are not locked. So, doors are locked, do not reach can help prevent this from all passengers should wear in to manually unlock the vehicle happening. safety belts properly and because you will set off the alarm. the doors should be locked From the inside, press the power whenever the vehicle is There are several ways to lock and door lock switch located on the front driven. unlock the vehicle. door. See Power Door Locks on (Continued) From the outside, use the key, page 2‑17. or press the lock or unlock button on Push down or pull up on the manual the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) lock knob, located at the top of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless door near the window, for the rear Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key doors. Access) on page 2‑5 or Remote Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)

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Door Locks (Coupe) WARNING (Continued)

{ WARNING . Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be Unlocked doors can be unable to get out. A child can dangerous. be overcome by extreme heat . Passengers — especially and can suffer permanent children — can easily open injuries or even death from the doors and fall out of a heat stroke. Always lock moving vehicle. When a door your vehicle whenever you is locked it will not open. You leave it. increase the chance of being . When you have the transmitter with thrown out of the vehicle in a Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door you, you may also unlock and open crash if the doors are not the door by squeezing the door locked. So, wear safety belts when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your handle sensor (A). You do not have properly and lock the doors to press the unlock button on the whenever you drive. doors can help prevent this from happening. transmitter. You will be able to open (Continued) the door when you press the door handle sensor and the vehicle There are several ways to lock and recognizes your keyless access unlock your vehicle. transmitter. When the passenger From the outside, press the lock or door is opened first, the driver's unlock button on the keyless access door will also unlock. transmitter. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)

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From the inside, use the power door lock switch (C) located on the door panel near the power window switches. See Power Door Locks on page 2‑17. To open a door from the inside, press the button (B) on the door trim pull handle and push the door open. You will hear a tone when the button is pressed. If power to the vehicle or the keyless access transmitter is lost, there are two ways to open 1. From inside the vehicle, use the 3. Pull the door release tab, the door. door release handle located on located under the package shelf the floor next to each seat. Pull at the top of the trunk, to unlock the handle up to unlock and and unlatch the driver door. unlatch the door. 2. From outside the vehicle, use the key in the cylinder above the license plate to open the trunk. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)

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Central Door Unlocking Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks System With this feature, you can delay the For vehicles with an automatic The vehicle has a central door actual locking of the doors. transmission, the doors will lock unlocking feature. When unlocking When the power door lock switch automatically when all doors are the driver door, the other doors can is pressed when the key is not in closed, the ignition is on, and the be unlocked by holding the key the ignition and the driver door shift lever is moved out of P (Park). in the turned position for a few is opened, a chime will sound The doors will automatically unlock seconds or by quickly turning the three times indicating that delayed when the vehicle is stopped and the key twice in the lock cylinder. locking is active. shift lever is moved into P (Park). When all the doors are closed, the For vehicles with a manual Power Door Locks doors will lock automatically after transmission, the doors will lock automatically after the vehicle The switches are located on the five seconds. If a door is reopened speed reaches 8 km (5 mph). The front doors. before five seconds have elapsed, the five second timer will reset itself doors will automatically unlock when K (Unlock): Press to unlock the once all the doors are closed again. the key is turned off and removed doors. from the ignition. You can press the door lock switch (Lock): Remove the key from Q again or the lock button on the RKE Use the manual or power door locks the ignition and press to lock the transmitter to override this feature to unlock the doors if someone doors. and lock the doors immediately. needs to exit, and to lock the doors again. The power door locks can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑46. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)

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Lockout Protection Safety Locks (Sedan and To set the locks: If the power door lock switch is Wagon) 1. Insert the key into the security pressed when the key is in the lock slot and turn it so the slot is The vehicle has rear door security in the horizontal position. ignition and a door is open, all the locks. These prevent passengers doors will lock and only the driver from opening the rear doors from 2. Close the door. door will unlock. If the doors are the inside. When you want to open a rear door closed, they can be locked by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) when the security lock is on: transmitter. Be sure to remove the 1. Unlock the door using the key from the ignition when locking Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the vehicle. or Keyless Access System This feature can be overridden by transmitter, if the vehicle has pressing the lock button on the RKE one, the power door lock switch, or the rear door manual lock. transmitter or by pressing the power lock switch a second time. 2. Open the door from the outside. On vehicles with a Keyless Access To cancel the rear door System, the system can be security lock: programmed to alert you when 1. Unlock the door and open it from all the doors are closed and a Lock Label shown the outside. transmitter has been left inside of the vehicle. See Vehicle The rear door security locks are 2. Insert the key into the security located on the inside edge of each Personalization on page 5‑46 for lock slot and turn it so the slot is more information. rear door. The rear doors must be in the vertical position. open to access them. The label showing lock and unlock positions is located near the lock. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1)

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Trunk Lock Release Doors WARNING (Continued) Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) . Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that { WARNING brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the Exhaust gases can enter the highest setting. See Climate vehicle if it is driven with the Control System in the Index. liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with . If the vehicle is equipped with any objects that pass through the a power liftgate, disable the seal between the body and the power liftgate function. trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine For more information about exhaust contains Carbon carbon monoxide, see Engine Monoxide (CO) which cannot be Exhaust on page 9‑25. The remote trunk release button is seen or smelled. It can cause on the driver door. unconsciousness and even death. For vehicles with an automatic If the vehicle must be driven with transmission, the shift lever must the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: be in P (Park) or N (Neutral). . Close all of the windows. For vehicles with a manual transmission, the shift lever must . Fully open the air outlets on be in N (Neutral), and the parking or under the instrument brake set. panel. Press the button to open the trunk (Continued) or press the button with the trunk symbol on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1)

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With the Keyless Access System, 3. Pull forward on the trunk Rear-Seat Pass Through when you have the transmitter, the release handle to open the If the vehicle has the rear-seat pass trunk can be opened by the trunk trunk lid. through door, the trunk can be release button located above the On vehicles with a split folding accessed through the rear seat. license plate. The vehicle must be rear seat: This is useful when transporting in P (Park) and the valet mode long items. turned off. 1. Fold down the rear seatback. See Rear Seats on page 3‑13 To open the door, pull down the rear If the vehicle is locked, the for more information. seat armrest. Then pull the lever all keyless access transmitter must the way down to release the door. be within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk 2. Reach upward through the opening for it to be recognized. opening to locate the trunk To close the door, push it up and release handle. back into place. Then try to open If the vehicle is ever without power, the door without pulling up on the the trunk area can still be accessed. 3. Pull forward on the trunk release handle to open the trunk lid. lever to make sure it is locked into On vehicles with a rear seat place. pass-through door: Close the trunk by pulling on the handle. Do not use the handle as a 1. Fold the rear armrest down and tie-down. open the pass-through door. See “Rear-Seat Pass Through” following for more information. 2. Reach upward through the opening to locate the emergency trunk release handle. See “Emergency Trunk Release Handle” following for more information. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1)

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Emergency Trunk Release There is a glow-in-the-dark Handle emergency trunk release handle WARNING (Continued) located on the back wall of the trunk. This handle will glow following If the vehicle must be driven with exposure to light. Pull the release the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: handle toward the front of the . Close all of the windows. vehicle to open the trunk from the . Fully open the air outlets on inside. or under the instrument Liftgate (Wagon) panel. . Adjust the Climate Control Power Liftgate Operation system to a setting that brings in only outside air and { WARNING set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control System in the Index. Notice: Do not use the vehicle if it is driven with the emergency trunk release handle . If the vehicle is equipped with as a tie-down or anchor point liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with a power liftgate, disable the when securing items in the trunk any objects that pass through the power liftgate function. as it could damage the handle. seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine For more information about The emergency trunk release carbon monoxide, see Engine handle is only intended to aid a exhaust contains Carbon Exhaust on page 9‑25. person trapped in a latched trunk, Monoxide (CO) which cannot be enabling them to open the trunk seen or smelled. It can cause from the inside. unconsciousness and even death. (Continued) Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1)

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into overhead obstructions such as { WARNING a garage door or roof mounted cargo during power operation. The You or others could be injured if liftgate can still be opened fully caught in the path of the power manually. liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is OFF: The liftgate only operates opening and closing. manually in this position. Manual operation of a liftgate that also has power operation requires Notice: If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead more effort than a standard manual obstructions such as a garage liftgate. door, you could damage the The power liftgate mode selector In either the MAX or the ¾ mode, liftgate or the liftgate glass. switch is located on the driver door. the liftgate can be power opened Always check to make sure the The vehicle must be in P (Park) to and closed by: area above and behind the liftgate use the power feature. The taillamps . Pressing and holding the power is clear before opening it. flash when the power liftgate liftgate button & on the Remote moves. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter Turn the selector switch to choose until the liftgate starts moving. one of three modes: See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key MAX: The liftgate power opens to Access) on page 2‑5 or Remote the full open height. Keyless Entry (RKE) System 3/4: The liftgate power opens to a Operation (Keyless Access) on reduced open height that can be set page 2‑7. in a range of approximately ¾ open to full open. Use this setting to prevent the liftgate from opening Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1)

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. Pressing the power liftgate Pressing any button that operates position. Cargo could fall out of the button in the center of the mode the power liftgate, or the touchpad vehicle. Close and latch the power selector switch on the driver while the liftgate is moving, stops it. liftgate before driving. door, with the driver door Pressing the button or RKE again unlocked. If the liftgate is powered open and reverses the direction. There is a the liftgate support struts have lost . Pressing the touchpad on the minimum that the power liftgate pressure, the turn signals will flash liftgate outside handle, with all must already be open for the and a chime will sound. The liftgate doors unlocked, to open the system to hold it open. If movement will stay open, and then slowly liftgate. is stopped below that minimum, the close. See your dealer for service liftgate closes. before using the liftgate. Do not force the liftgate open or closed during a power cycle. Obstacle Detection Features The power liftgate may be If the liftgate encounters an obstacle temporarily disabled under extreme during a power open or close temperatures or low battery cycle, a warning chime will sound conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate and the liftgate will automatically can still be operated manually. reverse direction to the full closed or open position. After removing If the transmission is shifted out of the obstacle, the power liftgate P (Park) while the power function operation can be used again. is in progress, the liftgate power If the liftgate encounters multiple function will continue to completion. obstacles on the same power cycle, If the transmission is shifted out of . Pressing and releasing the the power function will deactivate. P (Park) and accelerate before the power liftgate button on the After removing the obstacles, the power liftgate latch is closed, the liftgate adjacent to the latch to liftgate will resume normal power liftgate may reverse to the open close the liftgate. operation. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (24,1)

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The vehicle has pinch sensors When power opened with To open the liftgate, press the located on the side edges of the the ¾ mode selected, the liftgate touchpad on the handle on the liftgate. If an object is caught stops at the new set position. outside of the liftgate and lift. To between the liftgate and the body If an audible and visual response close the liftgate, use the pull cup. and presses against this sensor, the is not received when setting the With the power liftgate disabled, the liftgate will reverse direction and intermediate stop position, the liftgate electric latch will still power open fully. The liftgate will remain liftgate height is below the ¾ open latch once contact is made with the open until it is activated again or height minimum, approximately striker. Always close the liftgate closed manually. 5 feet at the edge of the liftgate. before driving. If the RKE button is pressed while Setting the Power Liftgate Manual Operation of Power Intermediate Mode power operation is disabled, the turn Liftgate signals will flash and the liftgate will To change the liftgate stop position: To change the liftgate to manual not move. 1. Turn the liftgate switch to either operation, turn the mode selector The liftgate has an electric latch. the MAX, or the ¾ mode position switch to OFF. If the battery is disconnected or has and power open the liftgate. With the power liftgate disabled and low voltage, the liftgate will not 2. Stop the liftgate movement at all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate open. The liftgate will resume the desired height by pressing can be manually opened and operation when the battery is any button that operates the closed. Manual operation of a reconnected and charged. power liftgate, or the touchpad. vehicle with a power liftgate requires Manually adjust the liftgate more effort than a standard position if required. non-power liftgate. 3. Press and hold the button on the liftgate adjacent to the latch until the turn signals flash and a beep sounds to indicate that the new setting is recorded. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1)

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Vehicle Security 3. Close all doors. The security start the vehicle with the correct light should go off after about ignition key if the alarm has been This vehicle has theft-deterrent 30 seconds. The alarm is not set off. features; however, they do not make armed until the security light To avoid setting off the alarm by it impossible to steal. goes off. accident: If a locked door or trunk is opened Anti-Theft Alarm System . Lock the vehicle with the door without using the key in the driver key after the doors are closed. This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm door key cylinder or the transmitter, system. a ten second pre-alarm will occur. . Always unlock a door with the The horn will chirp and the lights will transmitter or by using the key flash. If the key is not placed in the in the driver door cylinder. ignition and turned to START or the Unlocking a door any other way door is not unlocked by pressing will set off the alarm. the unlock button on the transmitter Turn off the alarm by pressing the during the ten second pre-alarm, unlock button on the transmitter. the alarm will go off. The headlamps will flash and the horn will sound for How to Detect a Tamper The security light, located in the about 30 seconds, then will turn off Condition instrument panel cluster, comes on to save the battery power. when the system is arming. If K is pressed and the horn The theft-deterrent system will not Arming the System sounds, an attempted break-in has activate if the doors are locked with occurred while the system was To arm the system, the key or the manual door lock. armed. It activates only if the power door 1. Open the door. lock switch is used while the door is If the alarm has been activated, 2. Lock the door with the open or with the transmitter. You the Theft Attempted message will transmitter. The security light should also remember that you can appear on the DIC. See Key and should come on and stay on. Lock Messages on page 5‑37 for additional information. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (26,1)

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Immobilizer unit in the vehicle and automatically If the engine still does not start and disarms the system. The vehicle the light continues to stay on, try See Radio Frequency Statement on may not start if the key is damaged. another key. page 13‑18 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal If the engine still does not start with Communications Commission (FCC) the other key, the vehicle needs rules and Industry Canada service. If the vehicle does start, Standards RSS-210/220/310. the first key may be damaged. See your dealer who can service the Immobilizer Operation theft-deterrent system and have a new key made. (Key Access) The security light, located in the It is possible for the theft-deterrent instrument panel cluster, comes on This vehicle has a passive system decoder to learn the if there is a problem with arming theft-deterrent system. transponder value of a new or or disarming the theft-deterrent replacement key. Up to 10 keys The system does not have to be system. manually armed or disarmed. can be programmed for the vehicle. When trying to start the vehicle, the The following procedure is for The vehicle is automatically security light comes on briefly when programming additional keys only. immobilized when the key is the ignition is turned on. removed from the ignition. To program a new key do the If the engine does not start and the following: The system is automatically security light stays on, there is a disarmed when the vehicle is 1. Verify that the new key problem with the system. Turn the 1 started with the correct key. The ignition off and try again. has stamped on it. key uses a transponder that 2. Insert the current key in the matches an immobilizer control If the engine still does not start and the key appears to be undamaged, ignition and start the engine. try another ignition key. If the engine will not start see your dealer for service. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1)

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3. After the engine has started, Immobilizer Operation The system has one or more turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and keyless access transmitters that are remove the key. (Keyless Access) matched to an immobilizer control 4. Insert the key to be programmed This vehicle has a passive unit in your vehicle. Only a correctly and turn it to ON/RUN within theft-deterrent system. matched keyless access transmitter will start the vehicle. If the keyless five seconds of the ignition being The system does not have to be access transmitter is ever damaged, turned to LOCK/OFF in Step 3. manually armed or disarmed. you may not be able to start your 5. The security light will turn The vehicle is automatically vehicle. off once the key has been immobilized when the ignition When trying to start the vehicle, the programmed. It may not be control knob is turned to LOCK/OFF. apparent that the security light security light comes on briefly when The immobilization system is went on due to how quickly the the ignition is turned on. disarmed when the ignition control key is programmed. If the engine does not start and the knob is pushed in and a valid security light stays on, there is a 6. Repeat the Steps 1 through 4 if transmitter is found in the vehicle. additional keys are to be problem with the system. Turn the programmed. ignition control knob off and try again. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft If the ignition control knob does deterrent system in the vehicle. not rotate, and the keyless access transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another keyless The security light, located in the access transmitter. Or, you may instrument panel cluster, comes on try placing the transmitter in the if there is a problem with arming or transmitter pocket located in the disarming the theft-deterrent center console. See “Electronic Key system. Not Detected” under Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑37. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (28,1)

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If the ignition control knob still does Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors not rotate with the other transmitter, the vehicle needs service. If the ignition control knob does rotate, the Convex Mirrors first transmitter may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the { CAUTION theft-deterrent system and have a new keyless access transmitter A convex mirror can make things, programmed to the vehicle. like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you It is possible for the immobilizer cut too sharply into the right lane, system to learn new or replacement keyless access transmitters. Up you could hit a vehicle on the to 4 keyless access transmitters can right. Check the inside mirror or be programmed for the vehicle. To glance over your shoulder before program additional transmitters, see changing lanes. Controls for the outside power Programming Transmitters to the “ mirrors are on the driver door. Vehicle” for Keyless Access under The passenger side mirror is convex Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) shaped. A convex mirror's surface is To adjust each mirror: System Operation (Key Access) on curved so more can be seen from 1. Press } or | to select the page 2‑5 or Remote Keyless Entry the driver seat. (RKE) System Operation (Keyless driver or passenger side mirror. Access) on page 2‑7. 2. Press one of the four arrows to Do not leave the key or device that move the mirror. disarms or deactivates the theft 3. Press either } or | again to deterrent system in the vehicle. deselect the mirror. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1)

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Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors If the vehicle has a rear vision camera (RVC), see Rear Vision Manual Automatic Dimming Camera (RVC) on page 9‑44 for Vehicles with manual fold mirrors more information. are folded inward toward the vehicle Rearview Mirror Vehicles with OnStar® will have to prevent damage when going The vehicle has an automatic controls located at the bottom of the through an automatic car wash. dimming inside rearview mirror. mirror. See your dealer for more Push the mirror outward, to return it information on the system and how Automatic dimming reduces the to the original position. to subscribe to OnStar. See the glare of headlamps from behind OnStar Owner's Guide for more you. The dimming feature comes on information about the services Heated Mirrors and the indicator light illuminates OnStar provides. = (Rear Window Defogger): each time the vehicle is started. Press to heat the mirrors. O (On/Off): Press to turn the Cleaning the Mirror See Dual Automatic Climate Control dimming feature on or off. Do not spray glass cleaner directly System on page 8‑1. on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (30,1)

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Windows Power Windows

{ WARNING { WARNING

Leaving children, helpless adults, Leaving children in a vehicle with or pets in a vehicle with the the keys is dangerous for many windows closed is dangerous. reasons. Children or others could They can be overcome by be badly injured or even killed. the extreme heat and suffer They could operate the power permanent injuries or even death windows or other controls or from heat stroke. Never leave a even make the vehicle move. The child, a helpless adult, or a pet windows will function and they alone in a vehicle, especially with The vehicle aerodynamics are could be seriously injured or killed designed to improve fuel economy the windows closed in warm or if caught in the path of a closing performance. This may result in a hot weather. window. Do not leave keys in a pulsing sound when either rear vehicle with children. window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the When there are children in the sound, open either a front window rear seat use the window lockout or the sunroof (if equipped). button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1)

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Express-Down/Up Windows Express Window Anti‐Pinch Windows with the express feature Override allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding { WARNING the switch. If express override is activated, Press or pull the switch fully and the window will not reverse release it to activate the express automatically. You or others could feature. be injured and the window could The express mode can be canceled be damaged. Before you use by briefly pressing or pulling the express override, make sure that switch. all people and obstructions are Sedan Driver Side Shown, Wagon clear of the window path. and Coupe Similar Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature The power window switches are on If any object is in the path of the The anti‐pinch feature can be the driver door. Each passenger overridden. Hold the window door has a switch that controls only window when the express‐up is active, the window will stop at the switch all the way up to the that window. second position. The window will obstruction and auto‐reverse to a Press the switch to lower the preset factory position. Weather rise for as long as the switch is held. window to the desired level. Pull the conditions such as severe icing Once the switch is released, the switch up to raise the window. may also cause the window to express mode is re‐activated. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) auto‐reverse. The window will In this mode, the window can close allows the use of the power return to normal operation after the on an object in its path. Use care windows after the ignition has been obstruction or condition is removed. when using the override mode. turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑22. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (32,1)

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Programming the Power The window is now reprogrammed. Sun Visors Windows Repeat the process for the other windows. If the vehicle battery has been recharged, disconnected or not Window Lockout working, the front power windows o (Window Lockout): The rear will need to be reprogrammed for window lockout button is located on the express-up feature to work. the driver door near the window Before reprogramming, replace or switches. recharge the vehicle's battery. Press the right side of the button to To program: disable the rear window switches. 1. With the ignition in ON/RUN or The light on the button indicates it is ACC/ACCESSORY, or when on. The rear windows still can be Retained Accessory Power raised or lowered using the driver (RAP) is active, close all doors. window switches when the lockout Pull the sun visor down to block 2. Press and hold the power feature is active. glare. Detach the sun visor from the window switch until the window To restore power to the rear center mount to pivot to the side is fully open. windows, press the button again. window, or to extend along the rod, 3. Pull the power window switch up The light on the button will go out. if available. until the window is fully closed. 4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1)

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Roof Express-Open: To open the Express-Open: To open the sunshade, fully press and release sunroof, fully press and release the the rear of the driver side switch. rear of the passenger side switch. Sunroof (Sedan and The sunshade will automatically The sunroof will automatically open. Wagon) open. To stop the sunshade To stop the sunroof partway, press partway, press the switch a the switch a second time. If the vehicle has a power sunroof it second time. will only operate when the ignition is Express-Close: To close the in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, Express-Close: To close the sunroof, fully press and release the or when Retained Accessory Power sunshade, fully press and release front of the driver's side switch. The (RAP) is active. See Retained the front of the driver side switch. sunroof will automatically close. To Accessory Power (RAP) on The sunshade will automatically stop the sunroof partway, press the page 9‑22. close. To stop the sunshade switch a second time. partway, press the switch a The sunroof switches are located on Comfort Stop Feature: The second time. the overhead console. sunroof has a comfort stop feature The sunshade will open which stops the sunroof from automatically with the sunroof, but opening to the full-open position. can also be opened manually. From the comfort stop position, press the rear of the passenger side switch a second time to open the sunroof to the full-open position. Vent Feature: Press and hold the The driver side switch operates the front of the passenger side switch to sunshade. vent the sunroof. The sunshade will Press and hold the rear of the automatically open approximately switch to open the sunshade. Press The passenger side switch operates fifteen inches. Press and hold the and hold the front of the switch to the sunroof. rear of the passenger side switch to close the sunshade. close the sunroof vent. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (34,1)

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Anti-Pinch Feature operation, noise or plugging the water drainage system. Periodically If an object is in the path of the open the sunroof and remove any sunroof/sunshade when it is obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the closing, the anti-pinch feature will sunroof seal and roof sealing area detect the object and stop the using a clean cloth, mild soap, and sunroof/sunshade from closing at water. Do not remove grease from The driver side switch operates the the point of the obstruction. The sunroof. sunshade. sunroof/sunshade will then return to the full-open position. To close Press and hold the rear of the the sunroof/sunshade, see Sunroof (Coupe) switch to open the sunshade. Press “Express-Close” earlier in this If the vehicle has a power sunroof it and hold the front of the switch to section. will only operate when the ignition is close the sunshade. in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, Express-Open: To open the or when Retained Accessory Power sunshade, fully press and release (RAP) is active. See Retained the rear of the driver side switch. Accessory Power (RAP) on The sunshade will automatically page 9‑22. open. To stop the sunshade The sunroof switches are located on partway, press the switch a the overhead console. second time. Express-Close: To close the sunshade, fully press and release the front of the driver side switch. The sunshade will automatically close. To stop the sunshade partway, press the switch a Dirt and debris may collect on the second time. sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1)

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The sunshade will open Anti-Pinch Feature automatically with the sunroof, but If an object is in the path of the can also be opened manually. sunroof/sunshade when it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof/sunshade from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof/sunshade will then return to the full-open position. To close the sunroof/sunshade, see The passenger side switch operates “Express-Close” earlier in this the sunroof. section. Dirt and debris may collect on the Press and hold the front of the sunroof seal or in the track. This passenger side switch to vent could cause an issue with sunroof the sunroof. The sunshade will operation, noise or plugging the automatically open approximately water drainage system. Periodically fifteen inches. Press and hold the open the sunroof and remove any rear of the passenger side switch to obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the close the sunroof vent. sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from sunroof. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (36,1)

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Safety Belts Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Seats and Safety Belts ...... 3-14 Vehicle ...... 3-41 Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts Adding Equipment to the Properly ...... 3-18 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-42 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-24 Airbag System Check ...... 3-43 Head Restraints Safety Belt Use During Replacing Airbag System Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Pregnancy ...... 3-28 Parts After a Crash ...... 3-44 Active Head Restraints ...... 3-3 Safety Belt Extender ...... 3-28 Safety System Check ...... 3-28 Child Restraints Front Seats Safety Belt Care ...... 3-29 Older Children ...... 3-44 Seat Adjustment ...... 3-3 Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young Easy Entry Seat (Coupe Parts After a Crash ...... 3-29 Children ...... 3-47 Models Only) ...... 3-4 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-49 Power Seat Adjustment ...... 3-5 Airbag System Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-51 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-7 Airbag System ...... 3-30 Lower Anchors and Tethers Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . 3-8 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-32 for Children (LATCH Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-8 When Should an Airbag System) ...... 3-53 Heated Front Seats ...... 3-10 Inflate? ...... 3-33 Replacing LATCH System Heated and Ventilated Front What Makes an Airbag Parts After a Crash ...... 3-59 Seats ...... 3-12 Inflate? ...... 3-35 Securing Child Restraints How Does an Airbag (Rear Seat) ...... 3-59 Rear Seats Restrain? ...... 3-35 Securing Child Restraints Rear Seats ...... 3-13 What Will You See After an (Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-61 Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-35 Passenger Sensing System ...... 3-37 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

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Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The vehicle's rear seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions, but they are not adjustable.

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With head restraints that are not Adjust the head restraint so that the Pull the head restraint up to raise it. installed and adjusted properly, top of the restraint is at the same To lower the head restraint, press there is a greater chance that height as the top of the occupant's the button, located on the top occupants will suffer a neck/ head. This position reduces the of the seatback, and push the spinal injury in a crash. Do not chance of a neck injury in a crash. restraint down. drive until the head restraints for Push down on the head restraint all occupants are installed and after the button is released to make adjusted properly. sure that it is locked in place. The vehicle's head restraints are not designed to be removed. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

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Active Head Restraints Front Seats To adjust a manual seat: The vehicle has an active head restraint system in the front seating Seat Adjustment positions. These automatically tilt forward to reduce the risk of neck { WARNING injury if the vehicle is hit from behind. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when 1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. the vehicle is not moving. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure the seat is locked in place. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

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Easy Entry Seat To fold the seatback, pull the handle (A) on the upper seatback. { WARNING (Coupe Models Only) The seatback will fold forward. If either seatback is not locked, it To move the seat forward, press could move forward in a sudden and hold the top of the switch (B) on stop or crash. That could cause the upper seatback. To move the injury to the person sitting there. seat rearward, press and hold the Always push and pull on the bottom of the switch (B). Release seatbacks to be sure they are the switch when the seat reaches locked. the desired position. After entering or exiting the rear seat, return the seatback to the A driver seat entry/exit position upright position. Push and pull on can be recalled automatically using the seatback to make sure is the vehicle personalization menu. locked. See “Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Steering Column” under Power Seat A. Folding Seatback Handle Adjustment on page 3‑5 and Vehicle B. Seat Adjustment Switch Personalization on page 5‑46 for On coupe models, the front seats more information. can be moved out of the way to make it easier to get in and out of the rear seat. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

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Power Seat Adjustment . Raise or lower the entire seat mirrors, and the steering column by moving the entire horizontal position, if the vehicle is equipped Power Seats control up or down. with the power tilt and telescopic To adjust the seatback, see steering column. “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under 1: Saves and recalls for driver 1. Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑8 for more information. 2: Saves and recalls for driver 2. B (Exit Button): Moves the driver Memory Seat, Mirrors, and seat and/or power steering column Steering Column to the exit position. See “Exit Recall” later in this section for more information. Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, outside To adjust a power seat, if equipped: mirrors, and the power steering . Move the seat forward or column, if equipped, to the rearward by sliding the desired driving positions. horizontal control forward or 2. Press and hold “1” until rearward. two beeps sound. . Raise or lower the front or rear 3. Repeat for a second driver part of the seat cushion by On vehicles with the memory using “2.” moving the front or rear of the feature, memory buttons 1 and 2 on horizontal control up or down. the driver door are used to save and recall memory settings for the driver seat cushion and seatback, outside Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

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The vehicle comes with two keyless Automatic Entry Recall Exit Recall entry transmitters. Each transmitter If entry/exit recall is programmed B (Exit Button): Press to move has a number “1” or “2” on it. These on in the vehicle personalization the driver seat and/or power numbers correspond to “1” and “2” menu, automatic entry recall occurs steering column, if equipped, to the on the driver door. The current when the ignition is turned on. See exit position. A single beep sounds driver is identified when the unlock “Entry/Exit Recall” under Vehicle when the exit feature activates. button on the transmitter is pressed, Personalization on page 5‑46 for The vehicle must be in P (Park) for or when “1” or “2” on the driver door more information. an automatic transmission, or the is pressed. To stop recall movement, press parking brake must be applied for a To recall memory positions, press one of the power seat, memory, manual transmission. and release “1” or “2.” The vehicle or outside mirror buttons, or the If entry/exit recall is programmed on must be in P (Park) for an automatic power steering column switch, in the vehicle personalization menu, transmission, or the parking brake if equipped. automatic seat and/or steering must be applied for a manual If something has blocked the column movement occurs under the transmission. A single beep will following conditions: sound when the button is pressed. driver seat or the steering column The seat, outside mirrors, and/or while recalling a memory position, . The ignition key is removed on power steering column will move to the recall may stop. Remove vehicles with Remote Keyless the position previously stored for the the obstruction; then press the Entry (RKE). appropriate control for the area that identified driver. . The ignition is turned to OFF is not recalling for two seconds. Try and the driver door is opened on recalling the memory position again vehicles with Remote Keyless by pressing the appropriate memory Access. button. If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

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If entry/exit recall is programmed Lumbar Adjustment off and the exit button is pressed, the driver seat will move back a preset distance and the steering column, if equipped, will move up and forward. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑46 for more information. If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling the exit position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the power seat control rearward for A. Side Bolster Adjustment two seconds. Try recalling the exit B. Lumbar Support Adjustment position again. If the exit position is If available, hold the control on the still not recalling, see your dealer for C. Seatback Bolster Adjustment outboard side of the seat forward or service. rearward to increase or decrease the lumbar support on the driver or front passenger seat. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

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Power Lumbar . Press the top or bottom of Reclining Seatbacks control (C) to increase or To adjust the lumbar support, decrease support in the if equipped: seatback bolsters. { WARNING . Press and hold the top of Sitting in a reclined position when control (B) to increase support Thigh Support the vehicle is in motion can be to the top of the seatback and Adjustment dangerous. Even when buckled decrease support to the bottom of the lumbar. up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. . Press and hold the bottom of the control to decrease support to The shoulder belt cannot do its the top of the seatback and job because it will not be against increase support to the bottom your body. Instead, it will be in of the seatback. front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other . Press and hold the front or rear injuries. of the control to increase or decrease support to the entire The lap belt cannot do its job seatback. either. In a crash, the belt could go up over your abdomen. The Side Bolster belt forces would be there, not at To adjust the side bolster support, If available, adjust the manual leg your pelvic bones. This could if equipped: extension by reaching under it, in cause serious internal injuries. the pocketed area. Press the button . Press the top or bottom of (Continued) control (A) to increase or and pull or push to lengthen or decrease support in seat shorten it. Release the button to cushion bolsters. lock it in place. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)

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For proper protection when the { WARNING vehicle is in motion, have the If either seatback is not locked, it seatback upright. Then sit well could move forward in a sudden back in the seat and wear the stop or crash. That could cause safety belt properly. injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.

1. Lift the lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)

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To return the seatback to the upright Power Reclining Seatbacks Heated Front Seats position: 1. Lift the lever fully without { WARNING applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will If you cannot feel temperature return to the upright position. change or pain to the skin, the 2. Push and pull on the seat heater may cause burns seatback to make sure it even at low temperatures. To is locked. reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against To adjust a power seatback, heat, such as a blanket, cushion, if equipped: cover, or similar item. This . Tilt the top of the vertical control may cause the seat heater to rearward to recline. overheat. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may . Tilt the top of the vertical control forward to raise. damage the seat. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)

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A light bar in the climate control Remote Start Heated Seats display shows the setting; high, When it is cold outside, the heated medium, or low. seats may turn on during a vehicle Press either button to turn on the remote start. The heated seats will heated seats at the highest setting. be canceled when the ignition is Press and release the button to turned on. Press the button to use decrease the setting. To turn the the heated seats after the vehicle is heated seat off, press and release started. the button until the light turns off. The indicator lights on the climate The heated seats turn off when the control display do not turn on during vehicle is turned off. a remote start. If available, the buttons are on the The performance of an unoccupied climate control panel. heated seat may be reduced. Press M or L to heat the driver or See Remote Vehicle Start on passenger seat and seatback. page 2‑12 for more information. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)

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Heated and Ventilated The passenger seat may take Front Seats longer to heat up. The heated or ventilated seats turn { WARNING off when the vehicle is turned off. Remote Start Heated Seats If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the During a remote start, the heated seat heater may cause burns seats may turn on, depending upon the outside temperature. They are even at low temperatures. See canceled when the ignition is turned the Warning under Heated Front on. Press the button to use the Seats on page 3‑10. heated seats after the vehicle is If available, the buttons are on the started. climate control panel. The indicator lights on the climate Press M to heat the seat or { to control display do not turn on during a remote start. cool the seat. The temperature performance of an Press the button once for the unoccupied seat may be reduced. highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to See Remote Vehicle Start on the next lower setting, and then to page 2‑12 for more information. the off setting. The lights on the climate control display indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)

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Rear Seats Sedan or Coupe Wagon To lower one or both of the rear To lower one or both of the rear Notice: Folding a rear seat with seatbacks: seatbacks: the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. The vehicle may have a split folding rear seat.

1. Pull forward on the tab, on the 1. Pull on the lever, on the top outboard side of the seatback, to outboard side of the seatback, to unlock the seatback. unlock the seatback. 2. Fold the seatback down. This 2. Fold the seatback down. allows access to the trunk. See Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) on page 2‑19 for more information. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)

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To return a seatback to the upright Safety Belts position: { WARNING This section of the manual It is extremely dangerous to ride { WARNING describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some in a cargo area, inside or outside If either seatback is not locked, it things not to do with safety belts. of a vehicle. In a collision, people could move forward in a sudden riding in these areas are more stop or crash. That could cause { WARNING likely to be seriously injured or injury to the person sitting there. killed. Do not allow people to ride Always push and pull on the Do not let anyone ride where in any area of your vehicle that seatbacks to be sure they are a safety belt cannot be worn is not equipped with seats and locked. properly. In a crash, if you or your safety belts. Be sure everyone in passenger(s) are not wearing the vehicle is in a seat and using safety belts, the injuries can be a safety belt properly. 1. Lift the seatback up and push it much worse. You can hit things back into place. inside the vehicle harder or be This vehicle has indicators as a 2. Make sure the seatback is ejected from the vehicle. You reminder to buckle the safety belts. locked into place by pushing and and your passenger(s) can be See Safety Belt Reminders on pulling on it. seriously injured or killed. In the page 5‑16 for additional information. same crash, you might not be, 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 3 for the In most states and in all Canadian other seatback. if you are buckled up. Always provinces, the law requires wearing fasten your safety belt, and When the seatback is not in use, it safety belts. Here is why: check that your passenger(s) should be kept in the upright, locked are restrained properly too. You never know if you will be in position. a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)

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A few crashes are mild, and some Why Safety Belts Work crashes can be so serious that even When you ride in or on anything, buckled up, a person would not you go as fast as it goes. survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without safety belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! Put someone on it.

Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)

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Get it up to speed. Then stop the The person keeps going until or the instrument panel... vehicle. The rider does not stop. stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)

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Questions and Answers About Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Safety Belts should I have to wear safety belts? Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a A: Airbags are supplemental safety belt? systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of A: You could be — whether you are them. Whether or not an airbag wearing a safety belt or not. But is provided, all occupants still your chance of being conscious have to buckle up to get the during and after an accident, most protection. That is true not so you can unbuckle and get only in frontal collisions, but out, is much greater if you are especially in side and other belted. And you can unbuckle or the safety belts! collisions. a safety belt, even if you are With safety belts, you slow down upside down. as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)

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Q: If I am a good driver, and I How to Wear Safety Belts First, before you or your never drive far from home, passenger(s) wear a safety belt, why should I wear safety Properly there is important information you belts? This section is only for people of should know. A: You may be an excellent driver, adult size. but if you are in a crash — even Be aware that there are special one that is not your fault — you things to know about safety belts and your passenger(s) can be and children. And there are different hurt. Being a good driver does rules for smaller children and not protect you from things infants. If a child will be riding in beyond your control, such as the vehicle, see Older Children on bad drivers. page 3‑44 or Infants and Young Most accidents occur within Children on page 3‑47. Follow those 40 km (25 miles) of home. rules for everyone's protection. And the greatest number of It is very important for all occupants serious injuries and deaths to buckle up. Statistics show that occur at speeds of less than unbelted people are hurt more often 65 km/h (40 mph). in crashes than those who are Sit up straight and always keep your Safety belts are for everyone. wearing safety belts. feet on the floor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be worn Occupants who are not buckled up low and snug on the hips, just can be thrown out of the vehicle in a touching the thighs. In a crash, this crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1)

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applies force to the strong pelvic Q: What is wrong with this? bones and you would be less likely { WARNING to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply You can be seriously hurt if the force on your abdomen. This could shoulder belt is too loose. In a cause serious or even fatal injuries. crash, you would move forward The shoulder belt should go over too much, which could increase the shoulder and across the chest. injury. The shoulder belt should fit These parts of the body are best snugly against your body. able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash.

A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1)

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Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING

You can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.

A: The lap belt is too loose. It will A: The belt is buckled in the wrong not give nearly as much buckle. protection this way. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1)

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Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING { WARNING

You can be seriously injured if the You can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place belt goes over an armrest like like this. In a crash, the belt would this. The belt would be much too go up over your abdomen. The high. In a crash, you can slide belt forces would be there, not under the belt. The belt force on the pelvic bones. This could would then be applied on the cause serious internal injuries. abdomen, not on the pelvic Always buckle the belt into the bones, and that could cause buckle nearest you. serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests.

A: The belt is over an armrest. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1)

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Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING

You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. A: The shoulder belt is worn under The shoulder belt should go over A: The belt is behind the body. the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder and across the the shoulder at all times. chest. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1)

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Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING { WARNING

You can be seriously injured by You can be seriously injured by a not wearing the lap-shoulder belt twisted belt. In a crash, you would properly. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt not be restrained by the shoulder to spread impact forces. If a belt belt. Your body could move too is twisted, make it straight so it far forward increasing the chance can work properly, or ask your of head and neck injury. You dealer to fix it. might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should A: The belt is twisted across go over the shoulder and across the body. the chest. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (24,1)

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Lap-Shoulder Belt 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the All seating positions in the vehicle height that is right for you. See have a lap-shoulder belt. “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” The following instructions explain later in this section for use and how to wear a lap-shoulder belt important safety information. properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it 3. Push the latch plate into the get twisted. buckle until it clicks. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if Pull up on the latch plate to you pull the belt across you very make sure it is secure. If the belt quickly. If this happens, let the is not long enough, see Safety belt go back slightly to unlock it. Belt Extender on page 3‑28. Then pull the belt across you Position the release button on 5. To make the lap part tight, pull more slowly. the buckle so that the safety belt up on the shoulder belt. If the shoulder portion of a could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. It may be necessary to pull passenger belt is pulled out stitching on the safety belt all the way, the child restraint through the latch plate to fully locking feature may be engaged. tighten the lap belt on smaller If this happens, let the belt go occupants. back all the way and start again. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1)

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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Sedan and Wagon) The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the guide so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment To unlatch the belt, push the button Push down on the release button (A) could reduce the effectiveness of on the buckle. The belt should and move the height adjuster to the the safety belt in a crash. See How return to its stowed position. desired position. The adjuster can to Wear Safety Belts Properly on be moved up by pushing up on the Before a door is closed, be sure page 3‑18. the safety belt is out of the way. If a shoulder belt guide. door is slammed against a safety After the height adjuster is set to the belt, damage can occur to both the desired position, try to move it down safety belt and the vehicle. without pressing the release button to make sure it has locked into position. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (26,1)

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Safety Belt Pretensioners Pretensioners work only once. If the Here is how to install a comfort pretensioners activate in a crash, guide to the safety belt: This vehicle has safety belt the pretensioners and possibly other pretensioners for front outboard parts of the safety belt system will occupants. Although the safety belt need to be replaced. See Replacing pretensioners cannot be seen, they Safety Belt System Parts After a are part of the safety belt assembly. Crash on page 3 29. They can help tighten the safety ‑ belts during the early stages of a Rear Safety Belt Comfort moderate to severe frontal or Guides near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner This vehicle may have rear shoulder activation are met. And, if the belt comfort guides. If not, they are vehicle has side impact airbags, available through your dealer. The safety belt pretensioners can help guides may provide added safety tighten the safety belts in a side or belt comfort for older children who rear crash. have outgrown booster seats and 1. Pull the elastic cord out from for some adults. When installed and between the edge of the properly adjusted, the comfort guide seatback and the interior body positions the shoulder belt away to remove the guide from its from the neck and head. storage clip. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1)

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and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.

2. Place the guide over the belt 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat. The belt into the slots of the guide. elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.

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A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the 4. Buckle, position, and release protection needed in a crash. the safety belt as described The person wearing the belt could previously in this section. Make sure the shoulder portion of the be seriously injured. The shoulder belt is on the shoulder and not belt should go over the shoulder falling off of it. The belt should (Continued) be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (28,1)

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To remove and store the comfort Safety Belt Extender guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten be removed from the guide. Pull the around you, you should use it. guide upward to expose its storage But if a safety belt is not long clip, and then slide the guide onto enough, your dealer will order you the clip. Turn the guide and clip an extender. When you go in to inward and slide them in between order it, take the heaviest coat you the seatback and the interior body, will wear, so the extender will be leaving only the loop of the elastic long enough for you. To help avoid cord exposed. personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the Safety Belt Use During A pregnant woman should wear seat it is made to fit. The extender Pregnancy a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap has been designed for adults. Never portion should be worn as low as use it for securing child seats. To Safety belts work for everyone, wear it, attach it to the regular safety including pregnant women. Like all possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. belt. For more information, see the occupants, they are more likely to instruction sheet that comes with be seriously injured if they do not The best way to protect the fetus is the extender. wear safety belts. to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely Safety System Check that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for Now and then, check that the safety anyone, the key to making safety belt reminder light, safety belts, belts effective is wearing them buckles, latch plates, retractors, properly. and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1)

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from doing its job. See your dealer Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not be necessary. safety belts may not protect you in System Parts After a But the safety belt assemblies that a crash. They can rip apart under Crash were used during any crash may impact forces. If a belt is torn or have been stressed or damaged. frayed, get a new one right away. { WARNING See your dealer to have the safety Make sure the safety belt reminder belt assemblies inspected or light is working. See Safety Belt A crash can damage the safety replaced. Reminders on page 5‑16 for more belt system in the vehicle. New parts and repairs may be information. A damaged safety belt system necessary even if the safety belt may not properly protect the Keep safety belts clean and dry. system was not being used at the person using it, resulting in time of the crash. See Safety Belt Care on page 3‑29. serious injury or even death in a Have the safety belt pretensioners crash. To help make sure the checked if the vehicle has been in a Safety Belt Care safety belt systems are working crash, or if the airbag readiness light Keep belts clean and dry. properly after a crash, have them stays on after you start the vehicle inspected and any necessary or while you are driving. See Airbag { WARNING replacements made as soon as Readiness Light on page 5‑17. possible. 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 safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (30,1)

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Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word Here are the most important things AIRBAG will appear on the middle to know about the airbag system: The vehicle has the following part of the steering wheel for the airbags: driver and on the instrument panel { WARNING . A frontal airbag for the driver. for the outboard front passenger. With seat-mounted side impact You can be severely injured or . A frontal airbag for the outboard killed in a crash if you are not front passenger. airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback wearing a safety belt — even if . A seat-mounted side impact closest to the door. the vehicle has airbags. Airbags airbag for the driver. are designed to work with safety With roof-rail airbags, the word belts, but do not replace them. . A seat-mounted side impact AIRBAG will appear along the Also, airbags are not designed to airbag for the outboard front headliner or trim. passenger. deploy in every crash. In some Airbags are designed to supplement crashes safety belts are the only . A roof-rail airbag for the driver the protection provided by safety restraint. See When Should an and the passenger seated belts. Even though today's airbags Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑33. directly behind the driver. are also designed to help reduce Wearing a safety belt during a . A roof-rail airbag for the the risk of injury from the force of an outboard front passenger and inflating bag, all airbags must inflate crash helps reduce your chance the passenger seated directly very quickly to do their job. of hitting things inside the vehicle behind the outboard front or being ejected from it. Airbags passenger. are “supplemental restraints” to the safety belts. Everyone in the All of the airbags in the vehicle will vehicle should wear a safety belt have the word AIRBAG embossed properly whether or not there is in the trim or on an attached label — an airbag for that person. near the deployment opening. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1)

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{ WARNING { WARNING

Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag Anyone who is up against, or when it inflates can be seriously very close to, any airbag when it injured or killed. Airbags plus There is an airbag readiness light inflates can be seriously injured lap-shoulder belts offer protection on the instrument panel cluster, or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily for adults and older children, but which shows the airbag symbol. The close to any airbag, as you would not for young children and infants. system checks the airbag electrical be if you were sitting on the edge Neither the vehicle's safety belt system for malfunctions. The light of the seat or leaning forward. system nor its airbag system is tells you if there is an electrical Safety belts help keep you in designed for them. Young problem. See Airbag Readiness position before and during a children and infants need the Light on page 5‑17 for more crash. Always wear a safety belt, protection that a child restraint information. even with airbags. The driver system can provide. Always should sit as far back as possible secure children properly in the while still maintaining control of vehicle. To read how, see Older the vehicle. Children on page 3‑44 or Infants Occupants should not lean on or and Young Children on sleep against the door or side page 3‑47. windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (32,1)

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Where Are the Airbags?

The outboard front passenger Driver Side shown, Passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument Side similar The driver's frontal airbag is in the panel on the passenger side. The seat-mounted side impact middle of the steering wheel. airbags for the driver and outboard front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1)

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When Should an Airbag WARNING (Continued) Inflate? that person causing severe injury Frontal airbags are designed to or even death. The path of an inflate in moderate to severe frontal inflating airbag must be kept or near-frontal crashes to help clear. Do not put anything reduce the potential for severe between an occupant and an injuries mainly to the driver's or airbag, and do not attach or put outboard front passenger's head anything on the steering wheel and chest. However, they are hub or on or near any other only designed to inflate if the airbag covering. impact exceeds a predetermined Driver Side shown, Passenger Do not use seat accessories deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds are used to predict how Side similar that block the inflation path of a severe a crash is likely to be in time seat-mounted side impact airbag. The roof-rail airbags for the driver, for the airbags to inflate and help outboard front passenger, and Never secure anything to the roof restrain the occupants. second row outboard passengers of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags Whether your frontal airbags will are in the ceiling above the side by routing a rope or tie down windows. or should deploy is not based on through any door or window how fast your vehicle is traveling. opening. If you do, the path of It depends largely on what you hit, { WARNING an inflating roof-rail airbag will be the direction of the impact, and how blocked. quickly your vehicle slows down. If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into (Continued) Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (34,1)

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Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to the system's designed threshold different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear level. The threshold level can vary example: impacts, or in many side impacts. with specific vehicle design. . If the vehicle hits a stationary In addition, the vehicle has Roof-rail airbags are not object, the airbags could inflate dual-stage frontal airbags. intended to inflate in rear impacts. at a different crash speed than if Dual-stage airbags adjust the A seat-mounted side impact airbag the vehicle hits a moving object. restraint according to crash severity. is intended to deploy on the side of Your vehicle has electronic frontal the vehicle that is struck. Both . If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags could sensors, which help the sensing roof-rail airbags will deploy when inflate at a different crash speed system distinguish between a either side of the vehicle is struck or than if the vehicle hits an object moderate frontal impact and a more if the sensing system predicts that that does not deform. severe frontal impact. For moderate the vehicle is about to roll over, or in frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags a severe frontal impact. . If the vehicle hits a narrow object inflate at a level less than full (like a pole), the airbags could In any particular crash, no one deployment. For more severe frontal can say whether an airbag should inflate at a different crash speed impacts, full deployment occurs. than if the vehicle hits a wide have inflated simply because object (like a wall). The vehicle has seat-mounted side of the damage to a vehicle or impact and roof-rail airbags. See because of what the repair costs . If the vehicle goes into an object Airbag System on page 3‑30. were. For frontal airbags, inflation is at an angle, the airbags could Seat-mounted side impact and determined by what the vehicle hits, inflate at a different crash speed roof-rail airbags are intended to the angle of the impact, and how than if the vehicle goes straight inflate in moderate to severe side quickly the vehicle slows down. into the object. crashes. In addition, these roof-rail For seat-mounted side impact and Thresholds can also vary with airbags are intended to inflate roof-rail airbags, deployment is specific vehicle design. during a rollover or in a severe determined by the location and frontal impact. Seat-mounted side severity of the side impact. impact and roof-rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is above Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1)

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In a rollover event, roof‐rail airbag How Does an Airbag full or partial ejection in rollover deployment is determined by the events, although no system can direction of the roll. Restrain? prevent all such ejections. In moderate to severe frontal or But airbags would not help in What Makes an Airbag near frontal collisions, even belted many types of collisions, primarily Inflate? occupants can contact the steering because the occupant's motion wheel or the instrument panel. In is not toward those airbags. See In a deployment event, the sensing moderate to severe side collisions, When Should an Airbag Inflate? on system sends an electrical signal even belted occupants can contact page 3‑33 for more information. triggering a release of gas from the the inside of the vehicle. inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the Airbags should never be regarded Airbags supplement the airbag causing the bag to break out as anything more than a supplement protection provided by safety of the cover and deploy. The inflator, to safety belts. belts. Frontal airbags distribute the airbag, and related hardware are the force of the impact more evenly all part of the airbag module. over the occupant's upper body, What Will You See After Frontal airbag modules are located stopping the occupant more an Airbag Inflates? inside the steering wheel and gradually. Seat‐mounted side impact After the frontal airbags and instrument panel. For vehicles with and roof-rail airbags distribute the seat-mounted side impact airbags seat-mounted side impact airbags, force of the impact more evenly inflate, they quickly deflate, so there are airbag modules in the side over the occupant's upper body. quickly that some people may not of the front seatbacks closest to Rollover capable roof-rail airbags even realize an airbag inflated. the door. For vehicles with roof-rail are designed to help contain the Roof-rail airbags may still be at least airbags, there are airbag modules in head and chest of occupants partially inflated for some time after the ceiling of the vehicle, near the in the outboard seating positions they deploy. Some components of side windows that have occupant in the first and second rows. The the airbag module may be hot for seating positions. rollover capable roof-rail airbags are several minutes. For location of the designed to help reduce the risk of airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑35. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (36,1)

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The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming problems following an airbag appears to be drivable after a from the vents in the deflated deployment, you should seek moderate crash, there may be airbags. Airbag inflation does not medical attention. concealed damage that could prevent the driver from seeing out of make it difficult to safely operate the windshield or being able to steer The vehicle has a feature that may the vehicle. the vehicle, nor does it prevent automatically unlock the doors, turn Use caution if you should attempt people from leaving the vehicle. on the interior lamps, turn on the to restart the engine after a crash hazard warning flashers, and shut has occurred. { WARNING off the fuel system after the airbags inflate. You can lock the doors, turn When an airbag inflates, there off the interior lamps, and turn off In many crashes severe enough to may be dust in the air. This dust the hazard warning flashers by inflate the airbag, windshields are could cause breathing problems using the controls for those broken by vehicle deformation. for people with a history of features. Additional windshield breakage asthma or other breathing trouble. may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. To avoid this, everyone in the { WARNING vehicle should get out as soon as . Airbags are designed to inflate it is safe to do so. If you have A crash severe enough to inflate only once. After an airbag breathing problems but cannot the airbags may have also inflates, you will need some get out of the vehicle after an damaged important functions in new parts for the airbag system. airbag inflates, then get fresh air the vehicle, such as the fuel If you do not get them, the by opening a window or a door. system, brake and steering airbag system will not be there If you experience breathing systems, etc. Even if the vehicle to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include (Continued) (Continued) airbag modules and possibly Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1)

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other parts. The service manual The passenger sensing system for your vehicle covers the need turns off the outboard front to replace other parts. passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, . The vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which seat‐mounted side impact airbags records information after a and the roof-rail airbags are not crash. See Vehicle Data United States affected by the passenger sensing Recording and Privacy on system. page 13‑16 and Event Data The passenger sensing system Recorders on page 13‑16. works with sensors that are part of the outboard front passenger seat. . Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems. The sensors are designed to detect Improper service can mean that the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the an airbag system will not work Canada and Mexico properly. See your dealer for outboard front passenger frontal service. The words ON and OFF, or the airbag should be enabled (may symbol for on and off, will be visible inflate) or not. Passenger Sensing during the system check. If the According to accident statistics, vehicle has remote start, and it is System children are safer when properly being used to start the vehicle from secured in a rear seat in the correct The vehicle has a passenger a distance, you may not see the child restraint for their weight sensing system for the outboard system check. When the system and size. front passenger position. The check is complete, either the word passenger airbag status indicator ON or OFF, or the symbol for on or will be visible on the instrument off, will be visible. See Passenger panel when the vehicle is started. Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑18. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (38,1)

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We recommend that children be The passenger sensing system is secured in a rear seat, including: WARNING (Continued) designed to turn off the outboard an infant or a child riding in a front passenger airbag if: rear-facing child restraint; a child passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward . The outboard front passenger riding in a forward-facing child seat; seat is unoccupied. an older child riding in a booster position. seat; and children, who are large Even if the passenger sensing . The system determines an infant enough, using safety belts. system has turned off the right is present in a child restraint. A label on the sun visor says, front passenger frontal airbag, . An outboard front passenger “Never put a rear-facing child seat no system is fail-safe. No one takes his/her weight off of the in the front.” This is because the risk can guarantee that an airbag will seat for a period of time. to the rear-facing child is so great, not deploy under some unusual . Or, if there is a critical problem if the airbag deploys. circumstance, even though the with the airbag system or the airbag is turned off. passenger sensing system. { WARNING Secure rear-facing child When the passenger sensing restraints in a rear seat, even if A child in a rear-facing child system has turned off the outboard the airbag is off. If you secure a restraint can be seriously front passenger frontal airbag, the forward-facing child restraint in off indicator will light and stay lit to injured or killed if the right the right front seat, always move remind you that the airbag is off. front passenger airbag inflates. the front passenger seat as far See Passenger Airbag Status This is because the back of the back as it will go. It is better to Indicator on page 5‑18. rear-facing child restraint would secure the child restraint in a be very close to the inflating rear seat. airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front (Continued) Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1)

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The passenger sensing system is 3. Remove any additional items designed to turn on (may inflate) the { WARNING from the seat such as blankets, outboard front passenger frontal cushions, seat covers, seat airbag anytime the system senses If the airbag readiness light ever heaters, or seat massagers. that a person of adult size is sitting comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong 4. Reinstall the child restraint properly in the outboard front following the directions passenger seat. with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, provided by the child restraint When the passenger sensing have the vehicle serviced right manufacturer and refer to system has allowed the airbag to be Securing Child Restraints away. See Airbag Readiness enabled, the on indicator will light (Rear Seat) on page 3 59 or Light on page 5 17 for more ‑ and stay lit to remind you that the ‑ Securing Child Restraints (Front information, including important airbag is active. Passenger Seat) on page 3‑61. safety information. For some children, including 5. If, after reinstalling the child children in child restraints, restraint and restarting the and for very small adults, the If the On Indicator is Lit for a vehicle, the on indicator is passenger sensing system may or Child Restraint still lit, turn the vehicle off. may not turn off the outboard front If a child restraint has been installed Then slightly recline the vehicle passenger frontal airbag, depending and the on indicator is lit: seatback and adjust the seat upon the person’s seating posture cushion, if adjustable, to make and body build. Everyone in the 1. Turn the vehicle off. sure that the vehicle seatback is vehicle who has outgrown child 2. Remove the child restraint from not pushing the child restraint restraints should wear a safety belt the vehicle. into the seat cushion. properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (40,1)

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Also make sure the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an use the following steps to allow the restraint is not trapped under Adult-Size Occupant system to detect that person and the vehicle head restraint. enable the outboard front passenger If this happens, adjust the head frontal airbag: restraint. See Head Restraints 1. Turn the vehicle off. on page 3‑2. 2. Remove any additional material 6. Restart the vehicle. from the seat, such as blankets, The passenger sensing system cushions, seat covers, seat may or may not turn off the heaters, or seat massagers. airbag for a child in a child 3. Place the seatback in the fully restraint depending upon the upright position. child's seating posture and body build. It is better to secure the 4. Have the person sit upright in child restraint in a rear seat. the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with legs comfortably If a person of adult-size is sitting in extended. the outboard front passenger seat, 5. Restart the vehicle and have the but the off indicator is lit, it could be person remain in this position for because that person is not sitting two to three minutes after the on properly in the seat. If this happens, indicator is lit. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1)

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Additional Factors Affecting A wet seat can affect the The on indicator may be lit if an System Operation performance of the passenger object, such as a briefcase, sensing system. Here is how: handbag, grocery bag, laptop or Safety belts help keep the other electronic device, is put on . The passenger sensing system passenger in position on the an unoccupied seat. If this is not seat during vehicle maneuvers may turn off the passenger airbag when liquid is soaked into desired remove the object from and braking, which helps the the seat. passenger sensing system maintain the seat. If this happens, the off the passenger airbag status. indicator will be lit, and the { See “Safety Belts” and “Child airbag readiness light on the WARNING Restraints in the Index for instrument panel will also be lit. ” Stowing of articles under the additional information about the . Liquid pooled on the seat that passenger seat or between the importance of proper restraint use. has not soaked in may make it passenger seat cushion and A thick layer of additional material, more likely that the passenger seatback may interfere with the such as a blanket or cushion, sensing system will enable (turn proper operation of the passenger on) the passenger airbag while a or aftermarket equipment such sensing system. as seat covers, seat heaters, and child restraint or child occupant seat massagers can affect how is on the seat. If the passenger well the passenger sensing system airbag is turned on, the on Servicing the operates. We recommend that indicator will be lit. Airbag-Equipped Vehicle you not use seat covers or other If the passenger seat gets wet, dry aftermarket equipment except when the seat immediately. If the airbag Airbags affect how the vehicle approved by GM for your specific readiness light is lit, do not install a should be serviced. There are parts vehicle. See Adding Equipment to child restraint or allow anyone to of the airbag system in several the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on occupy the seat. See Airbag places around the vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have page 3‑42 for more information Readiness Light on page 5‑17 for about modifications that can affect important safety information. information about servicing the how the system operates. vehicle and the airbag system. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (42,1)

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To purchase a service manual, see Adding Equipment to the In addition, the vehicle has a Service Publications Ordering Airbag-Equipped Vehicle passenger sensing system Information on page 13‑14. for the right front passenger Q: Is there anything I might add position, which includes sensors { WARNING to or change about the vehicle that are part of the passenger that could keep the airbags seat. The passenger sensing For up to 10 seconds after the from working properly? system may not operate properly if the original seat trim ignition is turned off and the A: Yes. If you add things that is replaced with non-GM covers, battery is disconnected, an airbag change the vehicle's frame, upholstery or trim, or with can still inflate during improper bumper system, height, front end GM covers, upholstery or service. You can be injured if you or side sheet metal, they may trim designed for a different are close to an airbag when it keep the airbag system from vehicle. Any object, such as an inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. working properly. Changing or aftermarket seat heater or a They are probably part of the moving any parts of the front comfort enhancing pad or airbag system. Be sure to follow seats, safety belts, the airbag device, installed under or on top sensing and diagnostic module, proper service procedures, and of the seat fabric, could also steering wheel, instrument make sure the person performing interfere with the operation of panel, roof-rail airbag modules, work for you is qualified to do so. the passenger sensing system. ceiling headliner or pillar garnish This could either prevent proper trim, overhead console, front deployment of the passenger sensors, side impact sensors, airbag(s) or prevent the rollover sensor module, or airbag passenger sensing system wiring can affect the operation of from properly turning off the the airbag system. passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑37. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1)

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If you have questions, call Q: Because I have a disability, Airbag System Check Customer Assistance. The I have to get my vehicle phone numbers and addresses modified. How can I find out The airbag system does not need for Customer Assistance are in whether this will affect my regularly scheduled maintenance or Step Two of the Customer airbag system? replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Satisfaction Procedure in A: If you have questions, call this manual. See Customer Airbag Readiness Light on Customer Assistance. The page 5‑17 for more information. Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. phone numbers and addresses and Canada) on page 13‑1 for Customer Assistance are Notice: If an airbag covering is or Customer Satisfaction in Step Two of the Customer damaged, opened, or broken, the Procedure (Mexico) on Satisfaction Procedure in airbag may not work properly. page 13‑3. this manual. See Customer Do not open or break the airbag If the vehicle has rollover Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. coverings. If there are any roof-rail airbags, see Different and Canada) on page 13‑1 or opened or broken airbag covers, Size Tires and Wheels on Customer Satisfaction have the airbag covering and/or page 10‑83 for additional Procedure (Mexico) on airbag module replaced. For the important information. page 13‑3. location of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag In addition, your dealer and the Inflate? on page 3‑35. See your service manual have information dealer for service. about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (44,1)

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Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints Parts After a Crash replace airbag system parts. See your dealer for service. Older Children { WARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes A crash can damage the on when you are driving, the airbag airbag systems in the vehicle. system may not work properly. Have A damaged airbag system the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on may not work properly and page 5 17 for more information. may not protect you and your ‑ passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as Older children who have outgrown possible. booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1)

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The manufacturer's instructions that . Does the lap belt fit low and This applies belt force to the come with the booster seat state the snug on the hips, touching the child's pelvic bones in a crash. weight and height limitations for that thighs? If yes, continue. If no, It should never be worn over the booster. Use a booster seat with a return to the booster seat. abdomen, which could cause lap-shoulder belt until the child . Can proper safety belt fit be severe or even fatal internal passes the fit test below: maintained for the length of injuries in a crash. . Sit all the way back on the seat. the trip? If yes, continue. If no, Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Do the knees bend at the seat return to the booster seat. Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on edge? If yes, continue. If no, Q: What is the proper way to page 3‑24. return to the booster seat. wear safety belts? According to accident statistics, . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. A: An older child should wear a children and infants are safer Does the shoulder belt rest on lap-shoulder belt and get the when properly restrained in a child the shoulder? If yes, continue. additional restraint a shoulder restraint system or infant restraint If no, try using the rear safety belt can provide. The shoulder system secured in a rear seating belt comfort guide. See “Rear belt should not cross the face position. Safety Belt Comfort Guides” or neck. The lap belt should fit under Lap-Shoulder Belt on snugly below the hips, just page 3‑24 for more information. touching the top of the thighs. If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder, then return to the booster seat. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (46,1)

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In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people WARNING (Continued) who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older might also slide under the lap children need to use safety belts belt. The belt force would then properly. be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal { WARNING injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across Never do this. the chest. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the { WARNING impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed Never do this. together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by Never allow a child to wear the only one person at a time. safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. The child (Continued) Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1)

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Infants and Young Airbags plus lap‐shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older WARNING (Continued) Children children, but not for young children Everyone in a vehicle needs and infants. Neither the vehicle's For example, in a crash at only protection! This includes infants safety belt system nor its airbag 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) and all other children. Neither the system is designed for them. Every infant will suddenly become a distance traveled nor the age and time infants and young children ride 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's size of the traveler changes the in vehicles, they should have the arms. An infant should be need, for everyone, to use safety protection provided by appropriate secured in an appropriate restraints. In fact, the law in every child restraints. restraint. state in the United States and in Children who are not restrained every Canadian province says properly can strike other people, children up to some age must be or can be thrown out of the vehicle. restrained while in a vehicle. { WARNING { WARNING Never do this. Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is Never hold an infant or a child wrapped around their neck and while riding in a vehicle. Due to the safety belt continues to crash forces, an infant or a child tighten. Never leave children will become so heavy it is not unattended in a vehicle and never possible to hold it during a crash. allow children to play with the (Continued) safety belts. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (48,1)

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For most basic types of child { WARNING restraints, there are many different models available. When Never do this. purchasing a child restraint, be Children who are up against, sure it is designed to be used or very close to, any airbag when in a motor vehicle. If it is, the it inflates can be seriously injured restraint will have a label saying or killed. Never put a rear-facing that it meets federal motor child restraint in the right front vehicle safety standards. seat. Secure a rear-facing child The restraint manufacturer's restraint in a rear seat. It is also instructions that come with the better to secure a forward-facing restraint state the weight and child restraint in a rear seat. If you Q: What are the different types of height limitations for a particular must secure a forward-facing add-on child restraints? child restraint. In addition, there child restraint in the right front A: Add-on child restraints, which are many kinds of restraints seat, always move the front are purchased by the vehicle available for children with special needs. passenger seat as far back as it owner, are available in four basic will go. types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child's weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1)

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Child Restraint Systems { WARNING { WARNING

To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. This is safety belt may not remain low because an infant's neck is not on the hip bones, as it should. fully developed and its head Instead, it may settle up around weighs so much compared with the child's abdomen. In a crash, the rest of its body. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a an infant in a rear-facing child body area that is unprotected by restraint settles into the restraint, any bony structure. This alone so the crash forces can be could cause serious or fatal distributed across the strongest injuries. To reduce the risk of part of an infant's body, the back serious or fatal injuries during a (A) Rear‐Facing Infant Seat and shoulders. Infants should crash, young children should A rear-facing infant seat (A) always be secured in rear-facing always be secured in appropriate provides restraint with the seating child restraints. child restraints. surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (50,1)

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Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle

{ WARNING

A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats instructions that came with that A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child restraint child restraint and the instructions provides restraint for the child's designed to improve the fit of the in this manual. body with the harness. vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child To help reduce the chance of to see out the window. injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑53 for more information. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1)

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Children can be endangered in a In some areas of the United Where to Put the crash if the child restraint is not States and Canada, Certified properly secured in the vehicle. Child Passenger Safety Restraint When securing an add-on child Technicians (CPSTs) are available According to accident statistics, restraint, refer to the instructions to inspect and demonstrate how children and infants are safer that come with the restraint which to correctly use and install child when properly restrained in a child may be on the restraint itself or in a restraints. In the U.S., refer to the restraint system or infant restraint booklet, or both, and to this manual. National Highway Traffic Safety system secured in a rear seating The child restraint instructions Administration (NHTSA) website position. to locate the nearest child safety are important, so if they are not We recommend that children and seat inspection station. For CPST available, obtain a replacement child restraints be secured in a rear availability in Canada, check with copy from the manufacturer. seat, including: an infant or a child Transport Canada or the Provincial riding in a rear-facing child restraint; Keep in mind that an unsecured Ministry of Transportation office. child restraint can move around in a a child riding in a forward-facing collision or sudden stop and injure Securing the Child Within the child seat; an older child riding in a people in the vehicle. Be sure to Child Restraint booster seat; and children, who are properly secure any child restraint in large enough, using safety belts. the vehicle — even when no child { WARNING is in it. A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Secure the child properly following the instructions that came with that child restraint. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (52,1)

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A label on the sun visor says, Child restraints and booster seats “Never put a rear-facing child WARNING (Continued) vary considerably in size, and some restraint in the front.” This is may fit in certain seating positions because the risk to the rear-facing guarantee that an airbag will not better than others. Always make child is so great if the airbag deploy under some unusual sure the child restraint is properly deploys. circumstance, even though it is secured. turned off. Depending on where you place { WARNING Secure rear-facing child the child restraint and the size of restraints in a rear seat, even if the child restraint you may not be A child in a rear-facing child the airbag is off. If you secure a able to access adjacent safety restraint can be seriously forward-facing child restraint in belt assemblies or LATCH anchors injured or killed if the right front the right front seat, always move for additional passengers or passenger airbag inflates. the front passenger seat as far child restraints. Adjacent seating This is because the back of the back as it will go. It is better to positions should not be used if the rear-facing child restraint would secure the child restraint in a child restraint prevents access to or be very close to the inflating rear seat. interferes with the routing of the airbag. A child in a forward-facing safety belt. See Passenger Sensing System child restraint can be seriously Wherever a child restraint is injured or killed if the right front on page 3‑37 for additional information. installed, be sure to secure the child passenger airbag inflates and the restraint properly. passenger seat is in a forward position. When securing a child restraint Keep in mind that an unsecured in a rear seating position, study child restraint can move around in a Even if the passenger sensing the instructions that came with the collision or sudden stop and injure system has turned off the right child restraint to make sure it is people in the vehicle. Be sure to front passenger frontal airbag, no compatible with this vehicle. properly secure any child restraint system is fail-safe. No one can in the vehicle — even when no child (Continued) is in it. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1)

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Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with Lower Anchors a top tether, you must also use Tethers for Children either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) safety belts to properly secure the The LATCH system holds a child child restraint. A child restraint must restraint during driving or in a crash. never be installed using only the top This system is designed to make tether and anchor. installation of a child restraint easier. In order to use the LATCH system The LATCH system uses anchors in in your vehicle, you need a the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that has LATCH child restraint that are made for use attachments. The child restraint with the LATCH system. manufacturer will provide you Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are Make sure that a LATCH-compatible with instructions on how to use the two lower anchors for each child restraint is properly installed child restraint and its attachments. LATCH seating position that will using the anchors, or use the The following explains how to accommodate a child restraint with vehicle's safety belts to secure the attach a child restraint with these lower attachments (B). restraint, following the instructions attachments in your vehicle. that came with that restraint, and Not all vehicle seating positions or also the instructions in this manual. child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (54,1)

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Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may Lower Anchor and Top Tether have a single tether (A) or a Anchor Locations dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that A top tether (A, C) anchors the forward-facing child restraints have top of the child restraint to the a top tether, and that the tether be vehicle. A top tether anchor is built attached. Be sure to read and follow into the vehicle. The top tether the instructions for your child Rear Seat Sedan or Wagon attachment (B) on the child restraint restraint. ‐ connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1)

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To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. For a wagon the lower anchors are beneath zippers, located near the labels. Rear Seat ‐ Coupe Sedan Open the zippers to access the i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating lower anchors. positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.

To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover.

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the vehicle floor, behind the rear Securing a Child Restraint seatback. Be sure to use an anchor Designed for the LATCH located on the same side of the System vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. { WARNING Do not secure a child restraint in a If a LATCH-type child restraint is position without a top tether anchor not attached to anchors, the child if a national or local law requires restraint will not be able to protect that the top tether be attached, or if the child correctly. In a crash, the the instructions that come with the child could be seriously injured child restraint say that the top tether or killed. Install a LATCH-type Wagon must be attached. child restraint properly using the The top tether anchors for a sedan According to accident statistics, anchors, or use the vehicle safety or a coupe are located under the children and infants are safer belts to secure the restraint, tether covers, on the rear seatback when properly restrained in a child following the instructions that filler panel. For the wagon, the restraint system or infant restraint came with the child restraint and outboard top tether anchors are system secured in a rear seating the instructions in this manual. located under the tether covers position. See Where to Put the behind the rear seatback. The Restraint on page 3‑51 for wagon's center top tether anchor is additional information. under the tether cover, located on Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1)

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the safety belts. Refer to your { WARNING WARNING (Continued) child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions Do not attach more than one child of the retractor to set the lock, in this manual. restraint to a single anchor. if the vehicle has one, after the Attaching more than one child child restraint has been installed. 1.1. Find the lower anchors restraint to a single anchor could for the desired seating position. cause the anchor or attachment Notice: Do not let the LATCH to come loose or even break attachments rub against the 1.2. Put the child restraint on during a crash. A child or others the seat. vehicle’s safety belts. This may could be injured. To reduce the damage these parts. If necessary, 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower risk of serious or fatal injuries move buckled safety belts to attachments on the child during a crash, attach only avoid rubbing the LATCH restraint to the lower one child restraint per anchor. attachments. anchors. Do not fold the empty rear seat 2. If the child restraint manufacturer with a safety belt buckled. This recommends that the top tether { WARNING could damage the safety belt or be attached, attach and tighten the seat. Unbuckle and return the the top tether to the top tether Children can be seriously injured safety belt to its stowed position, anchor, if equipped. Refer to the or strangled if a shoulder belt is before folding the seat. child restraint instructions and wrapped around their neck and 1. Attach and tighten the the following steps: the safety belt continues to lower attachments to the 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. tighten. Buckle any unused safety lower anchors. If the child 2.2. Press the ribbed area of the belts behind the child restraint so restraint does not have lower cover to open the cover and children cannot reach them. Pull attachments or the desired expose the anchor. the shoulder belt all the way out seating position does not have (Continued) lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the top tether and Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (58,1)

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2.3. If you have an adjustable head restraint, raise the head restraint. 2.4. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest has a fixed headrest or or head restraint and you head restraint and you are are using a dual tether, using a dual tether, route route the tether over the the tether around the seatback. headrest or head restraint.

If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the seatback. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1)

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Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) When securing a child restraint in { WARNING a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the A crash can damage the child restraint to make sure it is LATCH system in the vehicle. compatible with this vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may If the child restraint has the If the position you are using not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious LATCH system, see Lower Anchors has a fixed headrest or and Tethers for Children (LATCH injury or even death in a crash. head restraint and you are System) on page 3 53 for how and To help make sure the LATCH ‑ using a single tether, route where to install your child restraint the tether over the headrest system is working properly after using LATCH. If a child restraint is or head restraint. a crash, see your dealer to have secured in the vehicle using a 3. Before placing a child in the the system inspected and any safety belt and it uses a top tether, child restraint, make sure it is necessary replacements made as see Lower Anchors and Tethers for securely held in place. To soon as possible. Children (LATCH System) on check, grasp the child restraint page 3‑53 for top tether anchor at the LATCH path and attempt If the vehicle has the LATCH system locations. to move it side‐to‐side and and it was being used during a Do not secure a child restraint in a back‐and‐forth. There should be crash, new LATCH system parts position without a top tether anchor no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of may be needed. if a national or local law requires movement for proper installation. New parts and repairs may be that the top tether be anchored, or if necessary even if the LATCH the instructions that come with the system was not being used at the child restraint say that the top strap time of the crash. must be anchored. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (60,1)

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In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. If more than one child restraint 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way needs to be installed in the rear buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the seat, be sure to read Where to Put Position the release button on lock. When the retractor lock is the Restraint on page 3‑51. the buckle so that the safety belt set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor. 1. Put the child restraint on could be quickly unbuckled if the seat. necessary. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1)

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6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions (Front Passenger Seat) regarding the use of the top This vehicle has airbags. A rear tether. See Lower Anchors and seat is a safer place to secure a Tethers for Children (LATCH forward-facing child restraint. See System) on page 3‑53 for more Where to Put the Restraint on information. page 3‑51 7. Before placing a child in the In addition, the vehicle has a child restraint, make sure it is passenger sensing system which securely held in place. To check, is designed to turn off the front grasp the child restraint at the passenger frontal airbag under 5. To tighten the belt, push down safety belt path and attempt to certain conditions. See Passenger on the child restraint, pull the move it side to side and back Sensing System on page 3‑37 shoulder portion of the belt to and forth. When the child and Passenger Airbag Status tighten the lap portion of the belt, restraint is properly installed, Indicator on page 5‑18 for more and feed the shoulder belt back there should be no more than information, including important into the retractor. When installing 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. safety information. a forward-facing child restraint, To remove the child restraint, it may be helpful to use your unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and knee to push down on the child let it return to the stowed position. restraint as you tighten the belt. If the top tether is attached to a top Try to pull the belt out of the tether anchor, disconnect it. retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (62,1)

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A label on the sun visor says, If the child restraint has the LATCH “Never put a rear-facing child seat WARNING (Continued) system, see Lower Anchors and in the front.” This is because the risk Tethers for Children (LATCH Even if the passenger sensing to the rear-facing child is so great, System) on page 3‑53 for how and if the airbag deploys. system has turned off the front where to install the child restraint passenger frontal airbag, no using LATCH. If a child restraint is { WARNING system is fail-safe. No one can secured using a safety belt and it guarantee that an airbag will not uses a top tether, see Lower A child in a rear-facing child deploy under some unusual Anchors and Tethers for Children restraint can be seriously injured circumstance, even though it is (LATCH System) on page 3‑53 for or killed if the front passenger turned off. top tether anchor locations. airbag inflates. This is because Secure rear-facing child Do not secure a child seat in a the back of the rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if position without a top tether anchor restraint would be very close to the airbag is off. If you secure a if a national or local law requires the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint in that the top tether be anchored, or if forward-facing child restraint can the front seat, always move the the instructions that come with the be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger seat as far back child restraint say that the top strap front passenger airbag inflates as it will go. It is better to secure must be anchored. and the passenger seat is in a the child restraint in a rear seat. In Canada, the law requires that forward position. See Passenger Sensing System forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be (Continued) on page 3 37 for additional ‑ attached. information. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1)

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You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when the 4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way vehicle is started. See buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the Passenger Airbag Status Position the release button on lock. When the retractor lock is Indicator on page 5‑18. the buckle, so that the safety set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor. 2. Put the child restraint on belt could be quickly unbuckled the seat. if necessary. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (64,1)

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Try to pull the belt out of the If the airbag is off, the off indicator retractor to make sure the in the passenger airbag status retractor is locked. If the indicator will come on and stay on retractor is not locked, repeat when the vehicle is started. Steps 5 and 6. If a child restraint has been installed 7. Before placing a child in the and the on indicator is lit, see “If child restraint, make sure it is the On Indicator is Lit for a Child securely held in place. To Restraint” under Passenger Sensing check, grasp the child restraint System on page 3‑37 for more at the safety belt path and information. attempt to move it side‐to‐side To remove the child restraint, and back‐and‐forth. When unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and 6. To tighten the belt, push down the child restraint is properly let it return to the stowed position. on the child restraint, pull the installed, there should be no shoulder portion of the belt to more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of tighten the lap portion of the belt, movement. and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

Storage 4-1

Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage . . . . 4-1 Instrument Panel Storage Glove Box ...... 4-1 Cupholders ...... 4-1 Center Console Storage ...... 4-2 Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover (Wagon) ...... 4-2 Cargo Management System (Wagon Only) ...... 4-3 Cargo Net (Wagon) ...... 4-4 Convenience Net (Sedan and Coupe) ...... 4-6 There are cupholders in the front of the center console. Push the Roof Rack System cover (A) to open. Roof Rack System (Wagon) . . . 4-6 There are also cupholders in the There is a storage area below the rear center armrest. Pull the armrest climate control system. To access, down to use. push the cover. Glove Box To open, press the button. Use the key to lock and unlock. The glove box has a shelf that can be removed by pulling it out. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

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Center Console Storage Additional Storage 2. Align the cartridge over the pin (B) on both sides. Press Features the cartridge down and turn it slightly forward until it clicks. Cargo Cover (Wagon) 3. The cartridge is properly The cargo cover can be used to installed if it fits firmly when cover items in the cargo area. pulled and pushed. 4. Grasp the handle and unroll the cover. Latch the posts into the sockets. To remove the cargo cover: 1. Release the cover from the latch posts and carefully roll it The center console has an upper back up. and lower storage area. To access, 2. Pull the handle (A) back and lift the levers on either side of remove it from the pin (B) on the the center console. There is an trim panel. Repeat this on the additional storage area behind the other side. center console. To access, push the cover. To install the cargo cover: 1. Hold the cartridge with the pull-out shade toward the rear of the vehicle. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

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Cargo Management { WARNING System (Wagon Only) An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. Someone could be injured. If the cover is removed, always store it in the proper storage location. When it is replaced, always be sure that it is securely reattached. The cover can be opened to two positions to allow access to the storage area. Press the bottom of the load floor Some items may be stored in the handle assembly to lift the top on cargo area when the cover is the handle. Pull up on the handle closed. to open the cargo management system. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

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D-Ring Sliders Cargo Net (Wagon) There are four D-Ring sliders that move along rails on both sides of { WARNING the cargo management area. These can be used as tie-downs when Do not stack items higher than storing cargo. the upper end of the cargo net or hang anything from the net. Avoid Installing D-Ring Sliders items that have sharp edges or that apply excessive force to the net. If items are not properly stored, damage to the net could occur and items can be thrown The loop of the D-Ring slider must about the vehicle. You or others be facing inward toward the storage could be injured. Always store area and the ring must be in the up items behind the net. position for proper usage.

Push the button to move the D-Ring For vehicles equipped with a cargo slider. The rings can be locked into net, it can be used to store light various positions along the rail. loads, keeping them from falling over or being thrown. To install the D-Ring slider (A), The net should not be overloaded or insert it into the channel (B) located used to store heavy loads. in the middle of each rail. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

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1. There are four installation points 3. Mount the cargo net to the rear 4. The net can also be mounted to in the roof, two located in front of seat tethers located on the front the tethers on the back of the and two behind the rear seats. of the bottom cushions. rear seats when the seats are Insert the top corners of the upright. cargo net into the large opening in the roof and secure by sliding them into the small opening. 2. There are four tether positions for the lower hook straps. In the front position, the seat backs should be down for the net to properly hold items. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

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Roof Rack System crossrails can be purchased as an accessory. See your dealer for Roof Rack System additional information. Notice: Loading cargo on the (Wagon) roof rack that weighs more than 75 kg (165 lbs) or hangs over the { WARNING rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle. Load cargo If something is carried on top of so that it rests evenly between the vehicle that is longer or wider the crossrails, making sure to than the roof rack— like paneling, fasten cargo securely. plywood, or a mattress— the wind To prevent damage or loss of cargo can catch it while the vehicle is 5. Pull on the straps to tighten when driving, check to make sure being driven. The item being the net. crossrails and cargo are securely carried could be violently torn off, fastened. Loading cargo on the roof and this could cause a collision, Convenience Net rack will make the vehicle’s center (Sedan and Coupe) and damage the vehicle. Never of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, carry something longer or wider sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden The vehicle may have a than the roof rack on top of the braking or abrupt maneuvers, convenience net in the rear. Put vehicle unless using a GM otherwise it may result in loss of small loads behind the net. It can certified accessory carrier. control. If driving for a long distance, also be positioned into an envelope on rough roads, or at high speeds, style to hold smaller items. The net For vehicles with a roof rack, the occasionally stop the vehicle to is not for heavier loads. Store items make sure the cargo remains in its as far forward as you can. rack can be used to load items. For roof racks that do not have place. crossrails included, GM Certified Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

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Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑11. Installing the Crossrails

1. Identify the front and rear 3. The crossrail supports are crossrail. labeled with an arrow that needs 2. The front crossrail (A) is smaller to point toward the front of the than the rear crossrail (B). vehicle. A pin (A) will be visible on the bottom when the crossrail support lever is down. To install the crossrail support, move the A. Crossrails lever into the forward upper position, the pin (A) will not be B. Siderail Cover visible. Before installing the crossrails (A), remove the siderail covers (B). Pull straight up on the rear of the siderail cover. Store covers flat, do not stack items on them. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

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7. Move the levers on both crossrails to the down position. Slide the crossrail until the crossrail pin engages. 8. The crossrails should lock in the same hole position on each side. Removing the Crossrails 1. Move both levers of the crossrail into the upper forward position. 2. Slide the crossrail into the cut-out area. 4. Locate the forward or rearward 6. Levers must still be in the cut-out (A) in the siderail forward up position. Move the 3. Remove the crossrail from the channel. front crossrail forward beyond vehicle. 5. Insert both crossrail ends into the cut-out area (B). For the 4. Repeat for the other crossrail. the cut-outs, making sure the rear crossrail, slide the crossrail assembly (A) rearward until the 5. Replace the siderail covers on arrows are pointed toward the the siderails. front of the vehicle. entire crossrail support is in first position beyond the channel cut-out area (B). Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

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Tachometer ...... 5-13 Front Fog Lamp Light ...... 5-26 Instruments and Fuel Gauge ...... 5-13 Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-26 Controls Boost Gauge ...... 5-14 Cruise Control Light ...... 5-27 Engine Speed Limiter ...... 5-14 Engine Oil Pressure Information Displays Gauge ...... 5-15 Driver Information Controls Center (DIC) ...... 5-27 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Engine Coolant Temperature Steering Wheel Controls Gauge ...... 5-16 Vehicle Messages (Audio) ...... 5-3 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-16 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-31 Heated Steering Wheel ...... 5-4 Airbag Readiness Light ...... 5-17 Battery Voltage and Charging Horn ...... 5-4 Passenger Airbag Status Messages ...... 5-31 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-4 Indicator ...... 5-18 Brake System Messages . . . . 5-32 Rear Window Wiper/ Charging System Light ...... 5-19 Compass Messages ...... 5-34 Washer ...... 5-6 Malfunction Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-34 Headlamp Washer ...... 5-6 Indicator Lamp ...... 5-19 Door Ajar Messages ...... 5-34 Compass ...... 5-7 Brake System Warning Engine Cooling System Clock ...... 5-8 Light ...... 5-22 Messages ...... 5-35 Power Outlets ...... 5-9 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Engine Oil Messages ...... 5-35 Cigarette Lighter ...... 5-9 Warning Light ...... 5-23 Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-36 Ashtrays ...... 5-10 Up-Shift Light ...... 5-23 Fuel System Messages ...... 5-36 Traction Control System ® Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-37 Warning Lights, Gauges, and (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . 5-24 Lamp Messages ...... 5-39 Indicators Engine Coolant Temperature Object Detection System Warning Lights, Gauges, and Warning Light ...... 5-24 Messages ...... 5-40 Indicators ...... 5-10 Tire Pressure Light ...... 5-24 Ride Control System Instrument Cluster ...... 5-11 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-25 Messages ...... 5-40 Speedometer ...... 5-13 Security Light ...... 5-26 Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-43 Odometer ...... 5-13 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-26 Trip Odometer ...... 5-13 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

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Anti-Theft Alarm System Controls Power Tilt Wheel Messages ...... 5-43 Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-43 Tire Messages ...... 5-44 Steering Wheel Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-45 Adjustment Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-45 Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-46 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-46 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-54 Universal Remote System Programming ...... 5-54 Universal Remote System For vehicles with the power tilt Operation ...... 5-57 wheel, the control is on the left side of the steering column. . Push the control up or down to To adjust the steering wheel: tilt the steering wheel up 1. Pull the lever down. or down. 2. Move the steering wheel up . Push the control forward or or down. rearward to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of 3. Pull or push the steering wheel the vehicle. closer or away from you. Do not adjust the steering wheel 4. Pull the lever up to lock the while driving. steering wheel in place. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

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. For vehicles without a navigation Steering Wheel Controls y / c z (Previous/Next): Press (Audio) to go to the previous or next radio system, press and hold g for station stored as a favorite, or the two seconds to interact with ® previous or next track of a CD. OnStar or Bluetooth. See the OnStar Owner's Guide, Press to interact with the Bluetooth® or Bluetooth on page 7‑37 for system. See Bluetooth on more information about these page 7‑37 for more information. features. + e − (Volume): Press to increase . For vehicles with a navigation or to decrease the volume. system, OnStar, or Bluetooth, b g (Mute/Speech Recognition/ press and hold g for Push to Talk): Press and release two seconds and say “hands to silence the vehicle speakers only. free” to interact with OnStar or The audio of the wireless and wired Bluetooth. See the OnStar headphones, if the vehicle has Owner's Guide , or Bluetooth on page 7 37 for more information Some audio steering wheel controls these features, does not mute. ‑ about these features. could differ depending on the Press and release b g again, to vehicle's options. Controls that can turn the sound on. be adjusted at the steering wheel . For vehicles with a navigation may include: system, press and hold g for SRCE (Source): Press to two seconds to initiate speech switch between the radio AM, FM, recognition. See “Speech XM™ (if equipped), CD, DVD Recognition” in the Navigation (if equipped), HDD (if equipped), System manual for more auxiliary input jack, and USB information. (if equipped). Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

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Heated Steering Wheel Horn For vehicles with a heated steering Press near the horn symbols or wheel. press on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn.

Windshield Wiper/Washer Wagon Model Shown The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column. Move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. 7 (Mist): Single wipe, briefly move the lever down and release. Several wipes, hold the lever down. T (Off): Turns the wipers off. & (Adjustable Interval Wipes): ( : Press to turn the heated For a delayed wiping cycle, turn the steering wheel on or off. A light on adjustable interval wiper band to set the button displays when the feature Sedan and Coupe Model Shown the frequency of wipes. is turned on. 6 (Adjustable Interval Wiper The steering wheel takes about Band): Turn the band up for more three minutes to start heating. frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 1 : Slow wipes. 2 : Fast wipes. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

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If the windshield wipers are in use Windshield Washer Washer Fluid Low Add Fluid for about six seconds while you are displays on the Driver Information driving, the exterior lamps come on { WARNING Center (DIC) when the washer fluid automatically if the exterior lamp is low. See Driver Information control is in AUTO. See “Wiper In freezing weather, do not use Center (DIC) on page 5‑27. Activated Headlamps for more ” the washer until the windshield See Washer Fluid on page 10‑26 for information. is warmed. Otherwise the information on filling the windshield Clear snow and ice from the wiper washer fluid can form ice on the washer fluid reservoir. windshield, blocking your vision. blades before using them. If frozen If the headlamps are on while the to the windshield, carefully loosen or windshield is being washed, the thaw them. Damaged wiper blades Sedan and Coupe Model headlamp washers, if the vehicle should be replaced. For more has them, will also turn on. See K (Washer Fluid): Press the end information, see Wiper Blade Headlamp Washer following for of the windshield washer lever, to “ ” Replacement on page 10‑34. more information. wash the windshield. The washer Heavy snow or ice can overload the fluid sprays onto the windshield and wiper motor. A circuit breaker will Wiper Activated Headlamps the wipers run for a few cycles to stop the motor until it cools down. clear the windshield. Press and This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps Wiper Arm Assembly Protection K hold for more wash cycles. after the windshield wipers have When using an automatic car wash, Wagon Model been in use for about six seconds. move the windshield wiper lever to For this feature to work, the exterior the OFF position. This disables Pull the lever to spray washer lamp control must be in AUTO. the windshield wipers and/or rear fluid on the windshield. The spray The wiper-activated headlamps wipers, if equipped. continues until the lever is released. The wipers will run a few times. immediately turn off when the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF, or the windshield wiper control is turned off. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

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Rear Window Z (Rear Wiper Delay Short): Headlamp Washer Sets a five second delay between Wiper/Washer ‐ For vehicles with headlamp washers wipes. For vehicles with a rear window 5 they clear debris from the headlamp wiper/washer, the controls are on (Rear Wiper Delay Long): Sets lenses. the end of the windshield wiper a 10‐second delay between wipes. lever. = (Rear Washer): Push the windshield wiper lever forward to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The lever returns to its starting position when released. The windshield washer reservoir is used for the windshield and the rear window. Check the fluid level in the reservoir if either washer is not working. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑26. The headlamp washers are beneath { WARNING the headlamps. Press the upper or lower portion of In freezing weather, do not use Press the washer button at the end the button to control the rear wiper the washer until the windshield of the windshield wiper lever, to and rear wiper delay. is warmed. Otherwise the wash the headlamps. Both the headlamps and the windshield will The system turns off when the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. be washed. After the first wash, the button is returned to the middle headlamps will not be washed until position. the fifth press of the windshield washer button. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

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The headlamps must be on to be vehicle is in P (Park). On a 3. Press V to scroll through and washed. If the headlamps are off, manual transmission vehicle, select the appropriate only the windshield will be washed only set it when the vehicle is variance zone. when the washer button is pressed. stopped. 3 If the washer fluid is low, the T V 4. Press until the vehicle headlamp washers will not work. Press until Press To heading, for example, N for Change Compass Zone North, is displayed in the DIC. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on displays. page 5‑4 for more information. 5. Calibrate the compass. See “Compass Calibration Compass Procedure” following. The vehicle may have a compass in Compass Calibration the Driver Information Center (DIC). The compass can be manually Compass Zone calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean The zone is set to zone eight. If you and safe location, such as an open do not live in zone eight or drive out parking lot, where driving the of the area, the variance needs to vehicle in circles is not a danger. be changed to the appropriate zone. Also, away from tall buildings, utility To adjust for compass variance, use wires, manhole covers, or other the following procedure: industrial structures, if possible. 2. Find the vehicle's current Compass Variance (Zone) location and variance zone Procedure number on the map. 1. Do not set the compass zone Zones 1 through 15 are when the vehicle is moving. available. On an automatic transmission vehicle, only set it when the Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

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If the DIC display does not show a Do not operate any switches Clock heading, for example, N for North, such as window, sunroof, or the heading does not change climate controls, seats, etc. The analog clock is located on the after making turns, there may be a during the calibration procedure. instrument panel above the radio. strong magnetic field interfering with T V The clock is not connected with any the compass. Interference may be 2. Press until Press To other vehicle system and runs by caused by a magnetic antenna Calibrate Compass displays. itself. To adjust the clock: mount, magnetic note pad holder, 3. Press V to start the compass 1. Locate the adjustment buttons or any other magnetic item. Turn off calibration. directly below the clock. the vehicle, move the magnetic item, then turn on the vehicle and 4. The DIC will display Calibrating 2. Push and release the right calibrate the compass. Drive In Circles. Drive the adjustment button to move the vehicle in tight circles at less clock hands forward or the left Compass Calibration Procedure than 8 km/h (5 mph) to complete adjustment button to make the 1. Before calibrating the compass, the calibration. The DIC will clock hands go backward. check that the compass is set to display Calibration Complete for Holding either button down will the correct variance zone. See a few seconds then returns to cause the clock to advance faster. Release the button before “Compass Variance (Zone) the Press V To Calibrate the desired time is reached. Procedure” earlier in this Compass display. section. 3. Push and release either button to adjust the time by one minute increments. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)

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Power Outlets Notice: Leaving electrical Notice: Hanging heavy equipment plugged in for an equipment from the power Accessory power outlets can be extended period of time while outlet can cause damage not used to plug in electrical equipment, the vehicle is off will drain the covered by the vehicle warranty. such as a cell phone or MP3 player. battery. Always unplug electrical The power outlets are designed There are three accessory power equipment when not in use and for accessory power plugs only, outlets. The power outlets located do not plug in equipment that such as cell phone charge cords. below the climate control system, exceeds the maximum 20 ampere inside the center console storage rating. Cigarette Lighter bin, and on the rear of the center Certain electrical accessories The vehicle may have a cigarette console are powered while the may not be compatible with the lighter. To use the lighter, push it in vehicle is in ON/RUN, START or accessory power outlet and could all the way and let go. When it is ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or until overload vehicle or adapter fuses. ready, it will pop back out by itself. the driver door is opened within If a problem is experienced, see 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. your dealer. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let On the CTS Wagon there is an When adding electrical equipment, the lighter back away from the additional accessory power outlet be sure to follow the proper heating element when it is hot. located near the rear cargo net that installation instructions included Damage from overheating can is powered at all times. with the equipment. See Add-On occur to the lighter or heating Remove the cover to access and Electrical Equipment on page 9‑59. element, or a fuse could be replace when not in use. blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)

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Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle The vehicle may have Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning two removable ashtrays. lights work together to indicate a One ashtray can be placed into Indicators problem with the vehicle. the instrument panel storage Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights compartment and the other into the signal that something is wrong center console rear compartment. comes on and stays on while before it becomes serious enough driving, or when one of the gauges To empty the ashtrays, hold on to to cause an expensive repair or shows there may be a problem, the edges of the bin and pull straight replacement. Paying attention to the check the section that explains what out. To reinstall, push the tray back warning lights and gauges could to do. Follow this manual's advice. into place. prevent injury. Waiting to do repairs can be costly Notice: If papers, pins, or other Warning lights come on when there and even dangerous. flammable items are put in the could be a problem with a vehicle ashtray, hot cigarettes or other function. Some warning lights come smoking materials could ignite on briefly when the engine is started them and possibly damage the to indicate they are working. vehicle. Never put flammable items in the ashtray. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)

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Speedometer The trip odometer is part of the up-shift to avoid the engine Driver Information Center (DIC); speed limit. See Automatic The speedometer shows the for more information see Driver Transmission on page 9‑26 or vehicle's speed in either kilometers Information Center (DIC) on Manual Transmission on page 9‑31 per hour (km/h) or miles per page 5‑27. for more information. hour (mph). For vehicles that have the Fuel Gauge Odometer navigation system, see the Navigation System manual for The odometer shows how far the more information. vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. Tachometer This vehicle has a tamper‐resistant The tachometer displays the odometer. The digital odometer will engine speed in revolutions per read 999,999 if it is turned back. minute (rpm). If the vehicle needs a new odometer Notice: If the engine is operated installed, it must be set to the with the tachometer in the shaded mileage total of the old odometer. warning area, the vehicle could If that is not possible, then it must be damaged, and the damages be set at zero and a label must be would not be covered by the put on the driver door to show the vehicle warranty. Do not operate When the ignition is on, the fuel old mileage reading when the new the engine with the tachometer in odometer was installed. gauge indicates how much fuel is the shaded warning area. left in the tank. Trip Odometer The CTS-V tachometer has tracer An arrow on the fuel gauge lights that follow the movement of indicates the side of the vehicle The trip odometer can record the the tachometer indicator. The tracer the fuel door is on. number of kilometers or miles lights also flash when it is time to traveled for up to two trips. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)

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The Fuel Level Low message Boost Gauge For the CTS-V, this gauge is located appears in the Driver Information in the instrument panel cluster. Center (DIC) and a single chime This gauge indicates positive sounds. See Fuel System manifold pressure which is the Messages on page 5‑36 for more induction air pressure level in the information. intake manifold before it enters the Normal operation of the fuel gauge combustion chamber. This gauge includes: reads zero under light throttle before boost is generated. . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge The gauge automatically resets reads full. to zero every time the engine is started. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. Metric Engine Speed Limiter . The gauge moves a little while This feature prevents the engine turning a corner or speeding up. speed from reaching an unsafe level. If the level is too high, the . The gauge takes a few seconds throttle closes or limits the fuel to stabilize after the ignition is supply until the engine speed turned on, and goes back to returns to a safe level. Throttle empty when the ignition is operation and fuel supply return turned off. to normal when engine speed is lowered.

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For the CTS-V, the tachometer A reading outside the normal tracer lights flash prior to reaching operating range may be caused engine speed limit. The tracer lights by a dangerously low oil level or also flash on automatic transmission some other problem causing low oil vehicles while in the DSC or Tap pressure. Oil should be checked as Shift modes. soon as possible. See Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine under Driver Engine Oil Pressure Information Center (DIC) on Gauge page 5‑27 and Engine Oil on page 10‑10.

{ WARNING English Do not keep driving if the oil For vehicles with an engine oil pressure is low. The engine can pressure gauge, it shows the engine become so hot that it catches fire. oil pressure in kPa (kilopascals) Someone could be burned. Check or psi (pounds per square inch) the oil as soon as possible and when the engine is running. have the vehicle serviced. Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature, and oil viscosity, but if readings are outside Notice: Lack of proper engine oil Metric the normal operating range, the oil maintenance can damage the pressure light will come on. See engine. The repairs would not be Engine Oil Pressure Light on covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance page 5‑25 for more information. schedule for changing engine oil. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)

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Engine Coolant Safety Belt Reminders Temperature Gauge Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster.

English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the engine When the engine is started, this light Metric coolant overheats, the engine comes on and a chime sounds for coolant temperature warning light several seconds to remind a driver comes on. See Engine Coolant to fasten the safety belt, unless the Temperature Warning Light on driver safety belt is already buckled. page 5‑24 and Engine Overheating The safety belt light flashes for on page 10‑24 for more information. several seconds, then comes on solid for several more. This cycle repeats if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is moving. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)

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If the driver safety belt is already The front passenger safety belt buckled, neither the light nor the warning light and chime may turn chime comes on. on if an object such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, Passenger Safety Belt or other electronic device is put on Reminder Light the seat . To turn off the warning light and/or chime, remove the The airbag readiness light comes on object from the seat or buckle the and stays on for several seconds safety belt. when the vehicle is started. Then the light goes out. Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an { WARNING electrical problem. The system Several seconds after the engine check includes the airbag sensor, If the airbag readiness light stays is started, a chime sounds for a the pretensioners, the airbag on after the vehicle is started or number of seconds to remind the modules, the wiring, and the crash comes on while driving, it means front passenger to buckle their sensing and diagnostic module. the airbag system might not be safety belt. The passenger safety For more information on the airbag working properly. The airbags in belt light comes on and stays on for system, see Airbag System on several seconds, flashes for several the vehicle might not inflate in a page 3 30. more seconds, and then comes on ‑ crash, or they could even inflate solid for several more. without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced This cycle repeats if the passenger right away. remains unbuckled and the vehicle is moving. If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)

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Passenger Airbag Status several seconds as a system check. If, after several seconds, both If the vehicle has remote start, and status indicator lights remain on, Indicator it is being used to start the vehicle or if there are no lights at all, there The vehicle has a passenger from a distance, you may not see may be a problem with the lights or sensing system. See Passenger the system check. Then, after the passenger sensing system. See Sensing System on page 3‑37 for several more seconds, the status your dealer for service. important safety information. The indicator will light either ON or OFF, instrument panel has a passenger or either the on or off symbol, to let { WARNING airbag status indicator. you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag. If the airbag readiness light ever If the word ON or the on symbol is comes on and stays on, it means lit on the passenger airbag status that something may be wrong indicator, it means that the outboard with the airbag system. To help front passenger frontal airbag is avoid injury to yourself or others, enabled (may inflate). have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness United States If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag Light on page 5‑17 for more status indicator, it means that the information, including important passenger sensing system has safety information. turned off the outboard front passenger frontal airbag.

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Charging System Light When this light comes on, the Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays a message. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5‑31. If a short distance must be driven This light should come on when the with the light on, be sure to turn off ignition is on, but the engine is not all accessories, such as the radio running, as a check to show it is The charging system light comes on and air conditioner. briefly when the ignition is turned working. If it does not, have the on, but the engine is not running, as Malfunction vehicle serviced by your dealer. a check to show the light is working. If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp It should go out when the engine is Indicator Lamp comes on and stays on while the started. A computer system called OBD II engine is running, this indicates that If the light stays on, or comes on (On-Board Diagnostics-Second there is an OBD II problem and while driving, there may be a Generation) monitors operation of service is required. problem with the electrical charging the fuel, ignition, and emission system. Have it checked by your control systems. It ensures that dealer. Driving while this light is on emissions are at acceptable levels could drain the battery. for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1)

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Malfunctions often are indicated by costly repairs not covered by If the light continues to flash, the system before any problem is the vehicle warranty. This when it is safe to do so, stop the apparent. Being aware of the light could also result in a failure vehicle. Find a safe place to park can prevent more serious damage to pass a required Emission the vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, to the vehicle. This system assists Inspection/Maintenance test. See wait at least 10 seconds, and the service technician in correctly Accessories and Modifications on restart the engine. If the light is still diagnosing any malfunction. page 10‑3. flashing, follow the previous steps Notice: If the vehicle is This light comes on during a and see your dealer for service as continually driven with this light malfunction in one of two ways: soon as possible. on, after a while, the emission Light Flashing: A misfire condition Light On Steady: An emission controls might not work as well, has been detected. A misfire control system malfunction has the vehicle fuel economy might increases vehicle emissions and been detected on the vehicle. not be as good, and the engine could damage the emission control Diagnosis and service might be might not run as smoothly. This system on the vehicle. Diagnosis required. could lead to costly repairs that and service might be required. The following may correct an might not be covered by the emissions system malfunction: vehicle warranty. To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: . Make sure the fuel cap is Notice: Modifications made to the fully installed. See Filling the engine, transmission, exhaust, . Reduce vehicle speed. Tank on page 9‑50. The intake, or fuel system of the . Avoid hard accelerations. diagnostic system can determine vehicle or the replacement . Avoid steep uphill grades. if the fuel cap has been left off or of the original tires with other improperly installed. A loose or than those of the same Tire . If towing a trailer, reduce the missing fuel cap allows fuel to Performance Criteria (TPC) can amount of cargo being hauled evaporate into the atmosphere. affect the vehicle's emission as soon as it is possible. A few driving trips with the cap controls and can cause this light properly installed should turn the to come on. Modifications to light off. these systems could lead to Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1)

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. Make sure the electrical If none of the above have made system is not wet. The system the light turn off, your dealer could be wet if the vehicle was can check the vehicle. The dealer driven through a deep puddle of has the proper test equipment water. The condition is usually and diagnostic tools to fix any corrected when the electrical mechanical or electrical problems system dries out. A few driving that might have developed. trips should turn the light off. The DLC is under the instrument Emissions Inspection and panel to the left of the steering . Make sure to fuel the vehicle Maintenance Programs wheel. See your dealer if assistance with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality is needed. causes the engine not to run as Some state/provincial and local efficiently as designed and can governments may have programs The vehicle may not pass cause: stalling after start-up, to inspect the on-vehicle emission inspection if: stalling when the vehicle is control equipment. For the . The malfunction indicator changed into gear, misfiring, inspection, the emission system lamp is on with the engine hesitation on acceleration, test equipment is connected running, or if the light does not or stumbling on acceleration. to the vehicle’s Data Link come on when the ignition is These conditions might go away Connector (DLC). turned to ON/RUN while the once the engine is warmed up. engine is off. If one or more of these . The critical emission conditions occurs, change the control systems have not fuel brand used. It will require at been completely diagnosed least one full tank of the proper by the system. This can fuel to turn the light off. happen if the battery has See Recommended Fuel on recently been replaced or page 9‑48. if the battery has run down. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1)

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The diagnostic system evaluates critical emission control systems { CAUTION during normal driving. This can take several days of routine The brake system might not be driving. If this has been done working properly if the brake and the vehicle still does not system warning light is on. pass the inspection, your dealer Metric English Driving with the brake system can prepare the vehicle for warning light on can lead to a inspection. This light should come on briefly crash. If the light is still on after when the ignition is placed in the vehicle has been pulled off Brake System Warning ON/RUN. If it does not come on the road and carefully stopped, Light then, have it fixed so it will be ready have the vehicle towed for to warn if there is a problem. service. The vehicle brake system consists When the ignition is on, the brake of two hydraulic circuits. If one system warning light also comes on For vehicles with the Electric Park circuit is not working, the remaining when the parking brake is set. circuit can still work to stop the Brake (EPB), this red brake warning vehicle. For normal braking The light flashes or stays on if the light comes on when the park brake performance, both circuits need parking brake is not fully released. is applied. If the light continues to be working flashing after the park brake is If the light stays on after the parking released, or while driving, there is a If the warning light comes on, there brake is fully released, there is a problem with the Electric Parking is a brake problem. Have the brake base brake problem. Brake system. system inspected right away. If the light does not come on, or remains flashing, see your dealer. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1)

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Antilock Brake System brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning (ABS) Warning Light light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on For vehicles with the Electric Park page 5‑22. Brake (EPB), this park brake status For vehicles with a Driver light should come on briefly when Information Center (DIC), see ignition is placed in ON/RUN. If it Driver Information Center (DIC) on For vehicles with the Antilock Brake does not come on then, have it fixed page 5‑27 for all brake related DIC so it will be ready to warn if there is System (ABS), this light comes on messages. a problem. briefly when the engine is started. If this park brake light comes on, If the light does not come on, have it Up-Shift Light there is a problem with a system on fixed so it will be ready to warn if the vehicle that is causing the park there is a problem. brake system to work at a reduced If the ABS light stays on, turn the level. The vehicle can still be driven, ignition off. If the light comes on but should be taken to a dealer while driving, stop as soon as it is See Brake Assist (Except CTS-V) safely possible and turn the ignition off. A chime may also sound when on page 9‑37 for more information. the light comes on steady. If this The vehicle may have an up-shift happens, start the engine again to light. It indicates when to shift to reset the system. If the ABS light the next higher gear for best fuel stays on, or comes on again while economy. driving, the vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning See Manual Transmission on light is not on, the vehicle still has page 9‑31 for more information. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (24,1)

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For the CTS-V, the tracer lights If the light comes on or stays on If it does not, have the vehicle function as a performance up-shift while driving, there may be a serviced by your dealer. If the light. problem with the TCS/StabiliTrak system is working normally, the The tracers flash to indicate when and the vehicle may need service. indicator light then goes off. to shift to the next higher gear to When this warning light is on, the If the light comes on and stays on avoid the engine speed limit. system does not limit wheel spin. while driving, the vehicle may have See Automatic Transmission on Adjust driving accordingly. a problem with the cooling system. page 9‑26 or Manual Transmission See Traction Control System (TCS) Stop the vehicle and turn off the on page 9‑31 for more information. on page 9‑38 and StabiliTrak® engine to avoid damage to the System on page 9‑39 for more engine. A warning chime sounds Traction Control System information. when this light is on. ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light See Engine Overheating on Engine Coolant page 10‑24 for more information. Temperature Warning Light Tire Pressure Light

The Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak warning light should come on briefly when the engine is started. The engine coolant temperature For vehicles with the Tire Pressure If it does not, have the vehicle warning light comes on briefly when Monitor System (TPMS), this light serviced by your dealer. If the the engine is started. comes on briefly when the engine system is working normally, the is started. It provides information indicator light then goes off. about tire pressures and the TPMS. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1)

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When the Light is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly { WARNING underinflated. A tire pressure message can Do not keep driving if the oil accompany the light. See Tire pressure is low. The engine can The oil pressure light should come Messages on page 5 44 for more become so hot that it catches fire. ‑ on briefly as the engine is started. information. Stop as soon as Someone could be burned. Check If it does not come on have the possible, and inflate the tires to the the oil as soon as possible and vehicle serviced by your dealer. pressure value shown on the Tire have the vehicle serviced. and Loading Information label. See If the light comes on and stays on, it Tire Pressure on page 10‑72 for Notice: Lack of proper engine oil means that oil is not flowing through more information. maintenance can damage the the engine properly. The vehicle engine. The repairs would not be could be low on oil and might have When the Light Flashes First and some other system problem. See Then is On Steady covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance your dealer. This indicates that there may be a schedule for changing engine oil. problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑75 for more information. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (26,1)

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Security Light See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Lamps On Reminder Changer on page 6‑2 for more information. Front Fog Lamp Light

This light flashes when the security This light comes on whenever the system is activated. parking lamps are on. For more information, see Vehicle See Exterior Lamps Off Reminder Security on page 2 25. on page 6 2 for more information. ‑ The front fog lamp light comes on ‑ High-Beam On Light when the fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6‑5 for more information.

The high-beam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1)

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Cruise Control Light Information Displays If a problem is detected, a warning message appears on the display. All messages should be taken seriously Driver Information and clearing the message does not Center (DIC) correct the problem. The Driver Information Center (DIC) DIC Operation and Displays provides status of many vehicle systems. The DIC displays warning/ This light comes on whenever the status messages. The DIC display cruise control is active. is at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. The DIC buttons are The light goes out when the cruise on the instrument panel next to the control is turned off. See Cruise steering wheel. Control on page 9‑41 for more information. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay, the DIC displays the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. The top line of the DIC display shows the DIC information. The Press the DIC buttons to access the bottom line shows the compass. different displays. The compass displays in the 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll trip/fuel menus and in some through the trip and fuel displays. vehicle information menus. See “Trip/Fuel Display Menu Items” following for more information. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (28,1)

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T (Vehicle Information): Press Trip A or Trip B If the fuel is low, the Fuel Level Low to scroll through the vehicle Displays the current distance message displays. See “Fuel Level information displays. See “Vehicle traveled since the last reset for each Low” under Fuel System Messages Information Display Menu Items” trip odometer in either miles (mi) or on page 5‑36 for more information. following for more information. kilometers (km). Both odometers AVG (Average) Economy U can be used at the same time. (Customization): Press Displays the approximate average to scroll through each of the Reset each trip odometer to zero by pressing and holding the set/reset liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) customization features. See Vehicle or miles per gallon (mpg). The Personalization on page 5‑46 for button when Trip A or Trip B is displayed. calculation is based on the number more information. of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since V (Set/Reset): Press to reset Fuel Range the last time this display was reset. certain DIC features and to Displays the approximate remaining Press the set/reset button to reset acknowledge and clear DIC kilometers (km) or miles (mi) you to zero. warning messages. can drive without refilling the fuel Timer (Menu Up/Down): Press to tank. This estimate is based on the y z Can be used to measure time. For scroll up and down the menu items. current driving conditions and changes if the driving conditions example, timing how long it takes to Trip/Fuel Display Menu Items change. For example, freeway travel from one point to another. To 3 driving may produce better fuel access the timer, press the trip/fuel (Trip/Fuel): Press to display button until Timer 00:00:00 displays. the following menu items: economy than city driving with frequent stops, so the range would To turn on the timer, press the Odometer adjust for that. set/reset button. Displays the distance the vehicle Once the range drops below about has been driven in either miles (mi) 30 miles (48 km) remaining, the or kilometers (km). display shows Low Range. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1)

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To turn off the timer, press the Speedometer When the oil life is depleted, the set/reset button again. The timer Displays a digital speedometer in Change Engine Oil Soon message displays the end timing value. the DIC. The speed displays in displays. Change the oil as soon as To reset the timer to zero, press and either miles per hour (mph) or possible. Additional maintenance hold the set/reset button. kilometers per hour (km/h). To is also recommended in the change the units from English to Maintenance Schedule in this Inst (Instantaneous) Economy manual. See Scheduled metric, see “Units” later in this Displays the current fuel economy section. Maintenance on page 11‑2 and in either liters per 100 kilometers Engine Oil on page 10‑10. (L/100 km) or miles per Blank Display The Oil Life must be reset after gallon (mpg). This number This display shows no information. each oil change. Avoid accidental changes frequently as driving resetting of the Oil Life system. conditions change. It cannot be Vehicle Information Display It cannot be reset accurately until reset. Menu Items the next oil change. To reset the T engine oil life system, See Engine AVG (Average) Speed (Vehicle Information): Press to display the following menu items: Oil Life System on page 10‑14. Displays the average speed of the The system is reset when vehicle in either kilometers per Oil Life Remaining 100% displays. hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). If the vehicle has this display, Units This calculation is based on the it shows the estimated oil life various vehicle speeds recorded remaining. If you see 99% Oil Life Select to display English or since the last reset of this display. Remaining on the display, that Metric units of measure. Press the Press the set/reset button to reset means that 99% of the current oil set/reset button to select when units to zero. life remains. is displayed. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (30,1)

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Parking Assist information button again until the Calibrate Compass If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic DIC displays Rear Tire kPa (PSI) The vehicle may have this feature. Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, Left ## Right ##. The compass can be manually this display allows the system to If a low tire pressure condition calibrated. To calibrate the compass be turned on or off. Once in this is detected by the system while through the DIC, see “DIC display, press the set/reset button driving, a message advises to add Compass” later in this section. to select between On or Off. The air to a specific tire displays. See Change Compass Zone URPA system automatically turns Tire Pressure on page 10‑72 and back on after each vehicle start. Tire Messages on page 5‑44 for The vehicle may have this feature. When the URPA system is turned more information. To change the compass zone off and the vehicle is shifted out through the DIC, see “DIC Battery Voltage of P (Park), the DIC displays the Compass” later in this section. Parking Assist Off message as a This display shows the current Trans (Transmission) Temp reminder that the system has been battery voltage. The vehicle's (Temperature) (CTS-V Only) turned off. See Object Detection charging system regulates voltage System Messages on page 5‑40 based on the state of the battery. This display shows the transmission and Ultrasonic Parking Assist on The battery voltage may fluctuate fluid temperature in either degrees page 9‑43 for more information. when viewing this information on the Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees DIC. This is normal. Celsius (°C). Tire Pressure If there is a problem with the Oil Pressure (CTS-V Only) Tire pressure is displayed in battery charging system, the This display shows the oil pressure the DIC for each tire in either charging system light illuminates in either pounds per square kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per and/or the DIC displays a message. inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). square inch (psi). Press the vehicle See Charging System Light on information button until the DIC page 5‑19, Battery Voltage and displays Front Tire kPa (PSI) Charging Messages on page 5‑31 Left ## Right ##. Press the vehicle and Battery Load Management on page 6‑6 for more information. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1)

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Lateral Acceleration (CTS-V Only) Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and Lateral Acceleration measures the Messages displayed on the DIC Charging Messages force of a turn or corner. For indicate the status of the vehicle example, when turning right, it BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE or some action may be needed forces to the left. This gauge to correct a condition. Multiple This message displays when the displays the g force from 0.0 g “ ” messages may appear one after system detects that the battery to 2.0 g. another. voltage is dropping below expected Blank Display levels. The battery saver system The messages that do not starts reducing certain features of This display shows no information. require immediate action can be the vehicle that may be noticeable. acknowledged and cleared by DIC Compass At the point that the features are pressing V (Set/Reset). disabled, this message is displayed. The vehicle may have a compass in It means that the vehicle is trying to the Driver Information Center (DIC). The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared save the charge in the battery. See Compass on page 5‑7 for information. until that action is performed. Turn off all unnecessary All messages should be taken accessories to allow the battery seriously and clearing the message to recharge. does not correct the problem. The normal battery voltage range The following are the possible is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. You can monitor messages and some information battery voltage on the DIC by about them. pressing the vehicle information button until Battery Voltage is displayed. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (32,1)

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BATTERY VOLTS LOW The normal battery voltage range is Brake System Messages 11.5 to 15.5 volts. Monitor battery This message displays when the voltage on the DIC by pressing the PARK BRAKE RELEASED electrical system is charging less vehicle information button until than 10 volts or the battery has For vehicles with the Electric Battery Voltage is displayed. been drained. Parking Brake, this message displays when the parking brake If this message appears SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM has been released from the set immediately after starting the position. See the Electric Parking engine, it is possible that the This message displays when there Brake information under Parking generator can still recharge the is a problem with the generator and Brake (Manual) on page 9‑34 battery. The battery should recharge battery charging systems. Driving or Parking Brake (Electric) on while driving, but may take a few with this problem could drain the page 9‑35 for more information. hours to do so. Consider using battery. Turn off all unnecessary an auxiliary charger to boost the accessories. Stop and turn off the PARK BRAKE SET battery after returning home or vehicle as soon as it is safe to do For vehicles with the Electric to a final destination. Make sure so. Have the electrical system Parking Brake, this message you follow the manufacturer's checked by your dealer. Under displays when the parking brake instructions. certain conditions, the charging has been applied to the set position. If this message appears while system light may also turn on in See the Electric Parking Brake driving or after starting the vehicle the instrument panel cluster. information under Parking Brake and stays on, have it checked See Charging System Light on (Manual) on page 9‑34 or Parking immediately to determine the cause page 5‑19 for more information. Brake (Electric) on page 9‑35 for of this problem. more information. To help the generator recharge the battery quickly, reduce the load on the electrical system by turning off the accessories. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1)

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PRESS BRAKE TO START SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM ENGINE (AUTOMATIC This message displays if there is This message displays, while the TRANSMISSION ONLY) a problem with the brake system. ignition is on, when the brake fluid If the vehicle has the keyless The brake system warning light and level is low. The brake system access system, this message the antilock brake system (ABS) warning light on the instrument displays if you try to start the engine warning light may also display on panel cluster also comes on. See without having the brake pressed. the instrument panel cluster. See Brake System Warning Light on The brake needs to be pressed Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑22 for more information. This when starting the engine. See page 5‑22 and Antilock Brake message may also be displayed for Ignition Positions (Key Access) on System (ABS) Warning Light on other brake system problems. Have page 9‑17 or Ignition Positions page 5‑23 for more information. the brake system serviced by your (Keyless Access) on page 9‑18 for Stop as soon as possible and turn dealer as soon as possible. more information. off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the SERVICE PARK BRAKE RELEASE PARK BRAKE DIC display. If the message displays For vehicles with the Electric SWITCH immediately or again after you begin Parking Brake, this message For vehicles with the Electric driving, the brake system needs displays if a problem is detected Parking Brake, this message service. See your dealer as soon with the electric parking brake displays if the Park Brake switch is as possible. See Antilock Brake system. See your dealer for service. pulled while the vehicle is moving. System (ABS) on page 9‑33 for See the Electric Parking Brake more information. information under Parking Brake (Manual) on page 9‑34 or Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9‑35 for more information. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (34,1)

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STEP ON BRAKE TO CALIBRATION COMPLETE LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN RELEASE PARK BRAKE This message displays when the This message displays when the For vehicles with the Electric compass calibration is complete. driver side rear door is not closed Parking Brake, this message See Compass on page 5‑7 for more completely. Make sure that the door displays if you try to release the information. is closed completely. park brake system without first PASSENGER DOOR OPEN pressing the brake pedal. See the Cruise Control Messages Electric Parking Brake information This message displays when the under Parking Brake (Manual) on CRUISE SET TO XXX MPH passenger side front door is not page 9‑34 or Parking Brake (KM/H) closed completely. Make sure that (Electric) on page 9‑35 for more This message displays whenever the door is closed completely. information. the cruise control is set. See Cruise REAR ACCESS OPEN (Wagon) Control on page 9‑41 for more Compass Messages information. This message displays when the liftgate is not closed completely. CALIBRATING DRIVE IN Door Ajar Messages Make sure that the liftgate is closed CIRCLES completely. DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays when RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN calibrating the compass. Drive the This message displays when the vehicle in circles at less than 5 mph driver door is not closed completely. This message displays when the (8 km/h) to complete the calibration. Close the door completely. passenger side rear door is not See Compass on page 5‑7 for more closed completely. Make sure that information. HOOD OPEN the door is closed completely. This message displays when the hood is not closed completely. Make sure that the hood is closed completely. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1)

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TRUNK OPEN If this message continues to appear, See Overheated Engine Protection (Sedan and Coupe) have the system repaired by your Operating Mode on page 10‑25 for dealer as soon as possible to avoid information on driving to a safe This message displays when the damage to the engine. place in an emergency. trunk is not closed completely. Make sure that the trunk is closed ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE Engine Oil Messages completely. ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Engine Cooling System Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the engine is overheating, When this message displays, it Messages severe engine damage may means that service is required occur. If an overheat warning ENGINE HOT A/C (AIR for the vehicle. See your dealer. appears on the instrument panel See Scheduled Maintenance on CONDITIONING) OFF cluster and/or DIC, stop the page 11‑2 and Engine Oil on This message displays when the vehicle as soon as possible. page 10‑10 for more information. Do not increase the engine engine coolant becomes hotter than When you reset the Change Engine speed above normal idling speed. the normal operating temperature. Oil Soon message by clearing it See Engine Overheating on See Engine Coolant Temperature from the display, you still must reset page 10 24 for more information. Gauge on page 5‑16. To avoid ‑ the engine oil life system separately. added strain on a hot engine, This message displays when the For more information on resetting the air conditioning compressor engine coolant temperature is too the engine oil life system, see automatically turns off. When the hot. Stop and allow the vehicle Engine Oil Life System on coolant temperature returns to to idle until it cools down. If the page 10‑14. normal, the air conditioning message does not clear in a few compressor turns back on. You minutes or if the overheat light stays can continue to drive the vehicle. on, shut the vehicle off and have it serviced before driving again. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 5‑24. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (36,1)

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ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL pressure is corrected. See Engine If this message is on, but there Oil on page 10 10 for more is no reduction in performance, If the vehicle has an oil level sensor, ‑ information. proceed to your destination. The this message displays if the oil level performance may be reduced the in the vehicle is low. Check the oil This message displays when the next time the vehicle is driven. The level and correct it as necessary. vehicle's engine oil pressure is low. vehicle may be driven at a reduced You may need to let the vehicle cool The oil pressure light may also speed while this message is on, or warm up and cycle the ignition to appear on the instrument panel but acceleration and speed may be be sure this message clears. cluster. See Engine Oil Pressure reduced. Anytime this message Light on page 5‑25. See Engine Oil This message clears itself after stays on, the vehicle should be on page 10‑10 for more information. 10 seconds, until the next ignition taken to your dealer for service as cycle. See Engine Oil on Stop the vehicle immediately, as soon as possible. page 10‑10 for additional engine damage can result from information. driving a vehicle with low oil Fuel System Messages pressure. Have the vehicle serviced OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP by your dealer as soon as possible FUEL LEVEL LOW ENGINE when this message is displayed. This message displays when the Notice: If you drive the vehicle vehicle is low on fuel. Refill the fuel while the engine oil pressure Engine Power Messages tank as soon as possible. A chime is low, severe engine damage ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED may sound when this message may occur. If a low oil pressure displays. See Filling the Tank on warning appears on the This message displays when the page 9‑50. instrument panel cluster and/or engine power is being reduced to DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as protect the engine from damage. possible. Do not drive the vehicle There could be several malfunctions until the cause of the low oil that might cause this message. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1)

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TIGHTEN GAS CAP information for Remote Keyless Try moving the keyless access Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key transmitter away from these This message displays when Access) on page 2 5 or Remote devices when starting the the fuel cap has not been fully ‑ Keyless Entry (RKE) System vehicle. In addition, PDA devices tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to Operation (Keyless Access) on and remote garage and gate ensure that it is on and tightened page 2 7 for more information. openers may also generate properly. ‑ Electromagnetic Interference ELECTRONIC KEY NOT (EMI) that may interfere with the Key and Lock Messages DETECTED keyless access transmitter. Do ACCESSORY MODE ACTIVE If the vehicle has the keyless not carry the keyless access access system, this message transmitter in the same pocket or If the vehicle has the keyless displays if the vehicle does not bag as these devices. access system, this message detect the presence of a transmitter . The vehicle is experiencing displays when the accessory mode when you have attempted to start is active. See Ignition Positions (Key Electromagnetic Interference the vehicle or a vehicle door has (EMI). Some locations, such as Access) on page 9‑17 or Ignition just closed. The following conditions Positions (Keyless Access) on airports, automatic toll booths, may cause this message to appear: and some gas stations have EMI page 9‑18 for more information. . Driver-added equipment plugged fields which may interfere with ELECTRONIC KEY ALREADY into the accessory power outlet the keyless access transmitter. KNOWN on the center console is causing If the vehicle has the keyless interference. Examples of these access system, this message devices are cell phones and cell displays if you try to match a phone chargers, two-way radios, transmitter that has already been power inverters, or similar items. learned. See the Keyless Access Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (38,1)

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ELECTRONIC KEY NOT LEARN DELAY ACTIVE WAIT DETECTED RESTART XX MIN (MINUTES) ALLOWED If the vehicle has the keyless If the vehicle has the keyless access system, this message access system, this message displays when matching new displays when the keyless access transmitters to the vehicle. See transmitter is not detected inside the the Keyless Access information vehicle while you are trying to turn for Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the ignition off. The vehicle may be System Operation (Key Access) on near a strong radio antenna signal page 2‑5 or Remote Keyless Entry causing the keyless access system (RKE) System Operation (Keyless to be jammed. If you have the Access) on page 2‑7 for more If moving the transmitter to keyless access transmitter with information. different locations within the you, get out of the vehicle and lock vehicle does not help, place the the doors. If you do not have the MAXIMUM # ELECTRONIC transmitter in the center console keyless access transmitter with you, KEYS LEARNED transmitter pocket with the you will be able to start the vehicle If the vehicle has the keyless buttons facing the front of the again within five minutes, or until the access system, this message vehicle and then start the vehicle's content theft deterrent displays when the maximum vehicle. system is armed. See Starting the number of transmitters have been . The vehicle's battery voltage is Engine on page 9‑19 for more learned. See the Keyless Access low. The battery voltage must information. information for Remote Keyless be above 10 volts for the Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key keyless access transmitter Access) on page 2‑5 or Remote to be detected properly. Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2‑7 for more information. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1)

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PRESS START CONTROL TO REPLACE BATTERY IN SERVICE KEYLESS START LEARN KEYS REMOTE KEY SYSTEM If the vehicle has the keyless This message displays when the If the vehicle has the keyless access system, this message battery in the Remote Keyless access system, this message displays when matching new Entry (RKE) or keyless access displays when there is a problem transmitters to the vehicle. See the transmitter needs to be replaced. with this feature. See your dealer. Keyless Access information for To replace the battery, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) “Battery Replacement” under Lamp Messages System Operation (Key Access) on Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) page 2‑5 or Remote Keyless Entry System Operation (Key Access) on AFL (ADAPTIVE FORWARD (RKE) System Operation (Keyless page 2‑5 or Remote Keyless Entry LIGHTING) LAMPS NEED Access) on page 2‑7 for more (RKE) System Operation (Keyless SERVICE information. Access) on page 2 7. ‑ This message displays when the READY TO LEARN ROTATE CONTROL TO OFF Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) ELECTRONIC KEY # X POSITION system is disabled and needs service. See your dealer. See If the vehicle has the keyless If the vehicle has the keyless Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) on access system, this message access system, this message page 6‑4 for more information. displays while matching new displays when the ignition is in transmitters to the vehicle. See the ACC/ACCESSORY and the shift Keyless Access information for lever has just been moved to Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) P (Park). The message displays as System Operation (Key Access) on a reminder to turn the ignition off. page 2‑5 or Remote Keyless Entry To avoid draining the battery, make (RKE) System Operation (Keyless sure the ignition is turned off before Access) on page 2‑7 for more leaving the vehicle. information. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (40,1)

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AUTOMATIC LIGHT Object Detection System Ride Control System CONTROL OFF Messages Messages This message displays when the automatic headlamps are PARKING ASSIST OFF ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF turned off. If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic If the vehicle has the All-Wheel Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, Drive (AWD) system, this message AUTOMATIC LIGHT after the vehicle has been started, displays when there is a temporary CONTROL ON this message displays to remind the condition making the AWD system This message displays when the driver that the URPA system has unavailable. The vehicle will run automatic headlamps are turned on. been turned off. Press the set/reset in 2WD. This could be caused by: button to acknowledge this message . Loss of wheel or vehicle speed TURN SIGNAL ON and clear it from the DIC display. This message displays as a To turn the URPA system back on, . AWD system overheat reminder to turn off the turn see “Parking Assist” under Driver . Certain vehicle electrical signal if you drive the vehicle for Information Center (DIC) on conditions more than about 1.6 km (1 mile) page 5‑27. See Ultrasonic Parking This message turns off when the with a turn signal on. A multiple Assist on page 9‑43 for more above conditions are no longer chime sounds when this message information. present and by resetting the displays. SERVICE PARKING ASSIST warning message. If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic To reset the warning message, turn Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, the ignition off and then back on this message displays if there is a again after 30 seconds. If the problem with the URPA system. message stays on, see your dealer See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on right away. See All-Wheel Drive on page 9‑43 for more information. See page 9‑33 for more information. your dealer for service. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1)

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SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE notice that the effort required to SERVICE SUSPENSION steer the vehicle increases or feels This message displays if a problem SYSTEM heavier, but you will still be able to occurs with the All-Wheel Drive steer the vehicle. See Steering on This message displays when there (AWD) system. The vehicle will run is a problem with the Magnetic Ride page 9‑4. in 2WD. This could be caused by: Control system. See Magnetic Ride . An electronics problem SERVICE STABILITRAK Control on page 9‑40 for more information. Have the vehicle This message displays if there . An AWD system oil overheat serviced by your dealer. has been a problem detected . Worn out or overheated clutch with the StabiliTrak® system. The SERVICE TRACTION plates TCS/StabiliTrak warning light on CONTROL . Various electrical issues the instrument panel cluster also comes on. This message displays when If this message appears, stop as there is a problem with the soon as possible and turn off the If this message comes on while you Traction Control System (TCS). The ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the are driving, pull off the road as soon TCS/StabiliTrak warning light on the vehicle and check for the message as possible and stop carefully. Try instrument panel cluster also comes on the DIC display. If the message resetting the system by turning the on. When this message displays, is still displayed or appears again ignition off then back on. If this the system will not limit wheel spin. when you begin driving, the system message still stays on or comes Adjust your driving accordingly. See needs service. See your dealer back on again while you are driving, your dealer for service. See Traction right away. the vehicle needs service. Have the Control System (TCS) on page 9‑38 StabiliTrak system inspected by for more information. SERVICE POWER STEERING your dealer as soon as possible. ® This message displays if a problem See StabiliTrak System on is detected with the speed variable page 9‑39 for more information. assist steering system. When this message is displayed, you may Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (42,1)

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STABILITRAK STABILITRAK OFF . The message could display COMPETITIVE MODE if the stability system takes This message displays when longer than usual to complete its This message displays when you turn off StabiliTrak, or when diagnostic checks due to driving the Competitive Driving mode is the stability control has been conditions. selected. When in this mode, automatically disabled. The . the Traction Control System (TCS) TCS/StabiliTrak warning light on The message displays if an will not be operating and the TCS/ the instrument panel cluster also engine or vehicle related StabiliTrak warning light will turn on. comes on. problem has been detected Adjust your driving accordingly. See and the vehicle needs service. To realize the full benefits of the See your dealer. “Competitive Driving Mode” under stability enhancement system, you Traction Control System (TCS) on should normally leave StabiliTrak The message turns off as soon as page 9‑38 for more information. on. To turn the StabiliTrak system the conditions that caused the ® message to be displayed are no STABILITRAK NOT READY on or off, see StabiliTrak System on page 9‑39. longer present. This message may display after first driving the vehicle and exceeding There are several conditions that SUSPENSION MODE SPORT 30 km/h (19 mph) for 30 seconds. can cause this message to appear. (CTS-V ONLY) The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light . One condition is overheating, This message will be displayed on the instrument panel cluster also which could occur if StabiliTrak when sport mode is selected using comes on. The StabiliTrak system is activates continuously for an the Magnetic Ride Control button in not functional until the message has extended period of time. the center of the instrument panel. turned off. See StabiliTrak® System See Magnetic Ride Control on . The message also displays if on page 9 39 for more information. ‑ the brake system warning light is page 9‑40 for more information. on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑22. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1)

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SUSPENSION MODE TOUR Anti-Theft Alarm System START ABORTED BY THEFT (CTS-V ONLY) Messages DETERRENT This message will be displayed This message displays if there is a when touring mode is selected SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT communication problem between using the Magnetic Ride Control SYSTEM the keyless access system and button in the center of the This message displays when there the vehicle. The vehicle cannot be instrument panel. See Magnetic is a problem with the theft-deterrent started when this message displays. Ride Control on page 9‑40 for more system programmed in the key. See your dealer for service. information. A fault has been detected in the THEFT ATTEMPTED system which means that the Airbag System Messages system is disabled and it is not This message displays if the protecting the vehicle. The vehicle theft-deterrent system has detected SERVICE AIR BAG usually restarts; however, you may a break-in attempt while you were This message displays when there want to take the vehicle to your away from the vehicle. See is a problem with the airbag system. dealer before turning off the Anti-Theft Alarm System on Have the vehicle serviced by your engine. See Immobilizer Operation page 2‑25 for more information. dealer immediately. See Airbag (Key Access) on page 2‑26 or Readiness Light on page 5‑17 for Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Service Vehicle Messages more information. Access) on page 2‑27 for more information. SERVICE A/C SYSTEM This message displays when the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working. Have the climate control system serviced by your dealer if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (44,1)

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SERVICE VEHICLE SOON TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you This message displays when a This message displays when the can. Inflate the tires by adding air non-emissions related malfunction Tire Pressure Monitor System until the tire pressure is equal to the occurs. Have the vehicle serviced (TPMS) is re-learning the tire values shown on the Tire Loading by your dealer as soon as possible. positions on the vehicle. The tire Information label. See Tires on positions must be re-learned after page 10 64, Vehicle Load Limits on rotating the tires or after replacing a ‑ Tire Messages page 9 11, and Tire Pressure on tire or sensor. See Tire Rotation on ‑ page 10‑72. SERVICE TIRE MONITOR page 10‑79, Tire Pressure Monitor SYSTEM System on page 10‑74, and Tire If the vehicle does not have a spare tire, the message will display Use This message displays if a part on Pressure on page 10‑72 for more “ Inflator Kit in Trunk . Use the inflator the Tire Pressure Monitor System information. ” kit to inflate the tires to the correct (TPMS) is not working properly. TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE pressure. See Tire Sealant and The tire pressure light also flashes Compressor Kit on page 10 89 for and then remains on during the On vehicles with the Tire Pressure ‑ more information. same ignition cycle. See Tire Monitor System (TPMS), this Pressure Light on page 5‑24. message displays when the More than one tire pressure Several conditions may cause pressure in one or more of the message can be received at a this message to appear. See Tire vehicle’s tires is low. This message time. To read the other messages, Pressure Monitor Operation on also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT press the set/reset button. FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT page 10‑75 for more information. The DIC display also shows the If the warning comes on and stays REAR to indicate the location of the low tire. tire pressure values. See Driver on, there may be a problem with the Information Center (DIC) on TPMS. See your dealer. The low tire pressure warning page 5‑27. light will also come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5‑24. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1)

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Transmission Messages SERVICE TRANSMISSION SPORT MODE DIFFERENTIAL HOT, REDUCE This message displays when there This message displays when the SPEED (CTS-V ONLY) is a problem with the vehicle's vehicle is in sport mode. The transmission. Have the vehicle transmission gear position will also This message displays and a serviced by your dealer. be displayed when DSC is in use. chime sounds if the differential See “Driver Shift Control (DSC)” fluid temperature exceeds 150°C SHIFT TO PARK (AUTOMATIC under Automatic Transmission on (300°F). Driving aggressively or TRANSMISSION ONLY) page 9‑26 for more information. at high speeds can cause the If the vehicle has the keyless TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE differential fluid temperature to be access system, this message higher than normal. If this message displays if the vehicle is not in ENGINE appears, you may continue to drive P (Park) while the engine is being This message displays when the at a slower speed. If you have been turned off. The vehicle will be in transmission fluid in the vehicle is operating the vehicle under normal ACC/ACCESSORY. Once the shift too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow it driving conditions, the vehicle may lever is moved to P (Park), the to idle until the transmission cools need service. See your dealer for an ignition needs to be turned off. If the down or until this message is inspection. ignition is not turned off, the vehicle removed. To acknowledge the message, will remain in ACC/ACCESSORY. press V. The message reappears To avoid draining the battery, turn Vehicle Speed Messages the ignition to off before leaving the and a chime sounds every vehicle. ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE two minutes until this condition WITH CARE changes. If you do not clear the message, it will remain on until the This message displays when the condition changes. outside temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (46,1)

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SPEED LIMITED TO Vehicle 2. Press the customization XXX KM/H (MPH) button to enter the feature Personalization settings menu. This message displays when the vehicle speed is limited to 128 km/h Vehicle customization allows certain Feature Settings Menu Items (80 mph) because the vehicle features to be programmed for one The following are customization detects a problem in the speed preferred setting. features that allow you to program variable assist steering, magnetic Only the customization options settings to the vehicle: ride control, or automatic leveling available will be displayed on control systems. Have the vehicle the DIC. Display In English serviced by your dealer. The default settings were preset This feature will only display if a Washer Fluid Messages when the vehicle left the factory, but language other than English has may have been changed. been set. This feature allows for WASHER FLUID LOW ADD changing the language of the DIC The customization preferences are messages back to English. FLUID automatically recalled. Press the customization button until This message displays when the To change customization V vehicle is low on windshield washer preferences, use the following the Press To Display In English fluid. Refill the windshield washer procedure. screen appears on the DIC display. fluid reservoir as soon as possible. Press the set/reset button once to See Washer Fluid on page 10‑26 for Entering the Feature select English as the language in more information. Settings Menu which all DIC messages will appear. 1. Turn the ignition on. Display Language To avoid excessive drain on the This feature allows you to select battery, it is recommended that the language in which the DIC the headlamps are turned off. messages will appear. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1)

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Press the customization button No Change: No change will be At Vehicle Speed (default on until the Display Language screen made to this feature. The current Manual Transmission): The appears on the DIC display. Press setting will remain. vehicle's doors automatically lock the set/reset button once to access To select a setting, press the when the vehicle speed is above the settings for this feature. Then set/reset button while the desired 5 mph (8 km/h) for three seconds. press the menu up/down button to setting is displayed on the DIC. No Change: No change will be scroll through the following settings: made to this feature. The current English (default): All messages Auto Door Lock setting will remain. will appear in English. This feature allows you to select To select a setting, press the Deutsch: All messages will appear when the vehicle's doors will set/reset button while the desired in German. automatically lock. See Automatic setting is displayed on the DIC. Door Locks on page 2‑17 for more Italiano: All messages will appear information. Auto Door Unlock in Italian. Press the customization button This feature allows you to select Francais: All messages will appear until Auto Door Lock appears on the whether or not the door(s) will in French. DIC display. Press the set/reset automatically unlock. It also allows Espanol: All messages will appear button once to access the settings you to select which doors and when in Spanish. for this feature. Then press the they will automatically unlock. See menu up/down button to scroll Automatic Door Locks on page 2‑17 Portugese: All messages will through the following settings: for more information. appear in Portugese. Shift Out Of Park (default on Arabic: All messages will appear in Automatic Transmission) Arabic. (Automatic Transmission Only): Chinese: All messages will appear The vehicle's doors automatically in Chinese. lock when the doors are closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Japanese: All messages will appear in Japanese. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (48,1)

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Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the Press the customization button until Auto Door Unlock appears on the set/reset button while the desired Remote Door Lock appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC. DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the Remote Door Lock Feedback for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll This feature allows you to select the menu up/down button to scroll through the following settings: type of feedback you will receive through the following settings: Off: None of the doors will when locking the vehicle with the Off: There will be no feedback automatically unlock. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or when you press the lock button on keyless access transmitter, or when the transmitter. Driver Only At Off: Only the driver the vehicle is automatically locked door will unlock when the ignition is using the Keyless Locking feature. Lights Only: The exterior lamps turned off. You will not receive feedback will flash when you press the lock All At Off (default on Manual when locking the vehicle with the button on the transmitter. Transmission): All of the doors transmitter if the doors are open. Horn Only: The horn will sound on will unlock when the ignition is See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the second press of the lock button turned off. System Operation (Key Access) on on the transmitter. page 2‑5 or Remote Keyless Entry All In Park (default on Automatic (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Horn & Lights (default): The Transmission) (Automatic Access) on page 2‑7 or “Keyless exterior lamps will flash when Transmission Only): All of the Locking” later in this section for you press the lock button on the doors will unlock when the vehicle is more information. transmitter, and the horn will sound shifted into P (Park). when the lock button is pressed No Change: No change will be again within five seconds of the made to this feature. The current previous command. setting will remain. No Change: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1)

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To select a setting, press the Press the customization button until Press the customization button set/reset button while the desired Remote Door Unlock appears on until Exit Lighting appears on the setting is displayed on the DIC. the DIC display. Press the set/reset DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings button once to access the settings Remote Door Unlock Feedback for this feature. Then press the for this feature. Then press the This feature allows you to select the menu up/down button to scroll menu up/down button to scroll type of feedback you will receive through the following settings: through the following settings: when unlocking the vehicle with the Lights Off: The exterior lamps will Off: The exterior lamps will not Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or not flash when you press the unlock turn on. keyless access transmitter, or button on the transmitter. when the vehicle is automatically 10 Seconds (default): The exterior unlocked using the Keyless Unlock Lights On (default): The exterior lamps will stay on for 10 seconds. feature. You will not receive lamps will flash when you press the 30 Seconds: The exterior lamps feedback when unlocking the unlock button on the transmitter. will stay on for 30 seconds. vehicle with the transmitter if the No Change: No change will be doors are open. See Remote 2 Minutes: The exterior lamps will made to this feature. The current stay on for two minutes. Keyless Entry (RKE) System setting will remain. Operation (Key Access) on No Change: No change will be page 2‑5 or Remote Keyless Entry To select a setting, press the made to this feature. The current (RKE) System Operation (Keyless set/reset button while the desired setting will remain. Access) on page 2‑7 or “Keyless setting is displayed on the DIC. To select a setting, press the Unlock” later in this section for more Exit Lighting information. set/reset button while the desired This feature allows you to select setting is displayed on the DIC. the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark enough outside. This happens after the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (50,1)

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Approach Lighting System Operation (Key Access) on No Change: The customization This feature allows you to select page 2‑7 or Remote Keyless Entry features will not be set to their whether or not to have the exterior (RKE) System Operation (Keyless factory default settings. lights turn on briefly during low light Access) on page 2‑7 for more To select a setting, press the periods after unlocking the vehicle information. set/reset button while the desired using the Remote Keyless Entry No Change: No change will be setting is displayed on the DIC. (RKE) or keyless access transmitter. made to this feature. The current Keyless Locking Press the customization button until setting will remain. Approach Lighting appears on the To select a setting, press the set/ If the vehicle has the keyless DIC display. Press the set/reset reset button while the desired access system, this feature allows button once to access the settings setting is displayed on the DIC. you to select whether the doors for this feature. Then press the automatically lock during normal menu up/down button to scroll Factory Settings vehicle exit. When the ignition is through the following settings: This feature allows you to set all of turned off and all doors become closed, the vehicle will determine Off: The exterior lights will not turn the customization features back to their factory default settings. how many keyless access on when you unlock the vehicle with transmitters remain in the vehicle the transmitter. Press the customization button until interior. If at least one keyless On (default): If it is dark enough Factory Settings appears on the access transmitter has been outside, the exterior lights will turn DIC display. Press the set/reset removed from the interior of the on briefly when you unlock the button once to access the settings vehicle, the doors will lock after vehicle with the transmitter. for this feature. Then press the several seconds. menu up/down button to scroll The lights will remain on for through the following settings: 20 seconds or until the lock button on the transmitter is pressed, or Restore All (default): The the vehicle is no longer off. See customization features will be set Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) to their factory default settings. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1)

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For example, if there are To select whether the horn sounds To select a setting, press the two keyless access transmitters in or the lights flash when the vehicle set/reset button while the desired the vehicle and one is removed, the is locked, see “Remote Door Lock” setting is displayed on the DIC. other will be locked in. The keyless earlier in this section. Keyless Unlock access transmitter locked in the Press the customization button until vehicle can still be used to start Keyless Locking appears on the If the vehicle has the keyless the vehicle or unlock the doors, DIC display. Press the set/reset access system, this feature allows if needed. A person approaching button once to access the settings you to select which doors will the outside of the locked vehicle for this feature. Then press the automatically unlock when you without an authorized keyless menu up/down button to scroll approach the vehicle with the access transmitter, however, will through the following settings: keyless access transmitter and not be able to open the door, even open the driver door. See the with a transmitter in the vehicle. Off (default): The keyless locking Keyless Access information for See the Keyless Access information feature will be disabled. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) for Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) On: The keyless locking feature will System Operation (Key Access) on System Operation (Key Access) on be enabled. page 2‑5 or Remote Keyless Entry page 2‑5 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless (RKE) System Operation (Keyless The doors will automatically lock Access) on page 2‑7 for more Access) on page 2‑7 for more several seconds after you turn information. information. the ignition off, remove a keyless access transmitter from the interior To select whether the lights flash You may temporarily disable of the vehicle, and close all of the when the vehicle is unlocked, see the keyless locking feature by doors. “Remote Door Unlock” earlier in this pressing the door unlock switch for section. three seconds on an open door. To No Change: No change will be enable keyless locking, transition made to this feature. The current the power mode from off. setting will remain. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (52,1)

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Press the customization button Chime Volume Entry/Exit Recall until Keyless Unlock appears on This feature allows you to select the If the vehicle has this feature, it the DIC display. Press the set/reset volume level of the chime. allows you to select your preferred button once to access the settings automatic recall of stored memory for this feature. Then press the Press the customization button and exit positions. See the “Memory menu up/down button to scroll until Chime Volume appears on the Seat, Mirrors, and Steering Column” through the following settings: DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings information under Power Seat Entry Door Only: Only the driver for this feature. Then press the Adjustment on page 3‑5 for more door will automatically unlock when menu up/down button to scroll information. you approach the vehicle with the through the following settings: Press the customization button until keyless access transmitter and Entry/Exit Recall appears on the open the driver door. Normal: The chime volume will be set to a normal level. DIC display. Press the set/reset All Doors (default): All doors will button once to access the settings automatically unlock when you Loud: The chime volume will be for this feature. Then press the approach the vehicle with the set to a loud level. menu up/down button to scroll keyless access transmitter and No Change: No change will be through the following settings. open the driver door. made to this feature. The current To select a setting, press the No Change: No change will be setting will remain. set/reset button while the desired made to this feature. The current There is no default for chime setting is displayed on the DIC. setting will remain. volume. The volume will stay at the To select a setting, press the last known setting. set/reset button while the desired To select a setting, press the setting is displayed on the DIC. set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1)

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Entry/Exit Recall Off (default): Easy Entry will automatically recall Easy Entry will automatically No automatic Entry/Exit Recall will the driver seat and outside mirror recall the driver seat, outside occur when entering or leaving the memory positions of the current mirrors and steering column vehicle. The Exit recall will only driver (1 or 2) when the ignition is memory positions of the current occur after pressing the door turned on. driver (1 or 2) when the ignition mounted EXIT button. This button Entry/Exit Recall On (Vehicles is turned on. will cause the drivers seat to move with Power Tilt Steering Wheel): . Entry/Exit Steering Only: rearward a certain distance, and the If this setting is selected the Easy Exit will automatically steering column to move full up following two options will be move the steering column to a and full forward, if equipped. Entry available. full up and full forward position Recall will only occur by pressing when the key is removed from the door mounted “1” or “2” button. . Entry/Exit Steering and Seat: Easy Exit will automatically the ignition on Key Access Entry/Exit Recall On (Vehicles move the steering column to a vehicles, or when the ignition is without Power Tilt Steering full up and full forward position turned off and the driver door Wheel): If this setting is selected and move the driver seat opened on Keyless Access the following option will be available. rearward a certain distance vehicles. This movement will Easy Exit will automatically move when the key is removed from also occur when the door the driver seat rearward a certain the ignition on Key Access mounted EXIT button is pressed. distance when the key is removed vehicles, or when the ignition is Easy Entry will automatically from the ignition on Key Access turned off and the driver door recall the driver seat, outside vehicles, or when the ignition is opened on Keyless Access mirrors and steering column turned off and the driver door vehicles. These movements memory positions of the current opened on Keyless Access will also occur when the door driver (1 or 2) when the ignition vehicles. This movement will also mounted EXIT button is pressed. is turned on. occur when the door mounted EXIT No Change: No change will be button is pressed. made to this feature. The current setting will remain. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (54,1)

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Exiting the Feature Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Home Settings Menu Remote with any garage door System opener that does not have the stop The feature settings menu will be and reverse feature. This includes See Radio Frequency Statement on exited when any of the following any garage door opener model page 13 18 for information occurs: ‑ manufactured before April 1, 1982. regarding Part 15 of the Federal . The vehicle is no longer in Communications Commission (FCC) Read the instructions completely ON/RUN. rules and Industry Canada before attempting to program the . The trip/fuel or vehicle Standards RSS-210/220/310. Universal Home Remote. Because information DIC buttons are of the steps involved, it may be pressed. Universal Remote System helpful to have another person available to assist you with . The end of the feature settings Programming programming the Universal Home menu is reached and exited. Remote. . A 40 second time period has Keep the original hand-held elapsed with no selection made. transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed This system provides a way to Universal Home Remote buttons replace up to three remote control should be erased for security transmitters used to activate purposes. See “Erasing Universal devices such as garage door Home Remote Buttons” later in this openers, security systems, and section. home automation devices. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1)

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When programming a garage door, To program up to three devices: 2. Hold the end of your hand-held park outside of the garage. Park transmitter about 3 to 8 cm directly in line with and facing the (1 to 3 inches) away from the garage door opener motor-head or Universal Home Remote buttons gate motor-head. Be sure that while keeping the indicator people and objects are clear of the light in view. The hand-held garage door or gate that is being transmitter was supplied by the programmed. manufacturer of your garage It is recommended that a new door opener receiver (motor 1. From inside the vehicle, press head unit). battery be installed in your and hold down the two outside hand-held transmitter for quicker buttons at the same time, 3. At the same time, press and and more accurate transmission of releasing only when the hold both the Universal Home the radio-frequency signal. Universal Home Remote Remote button to be used to control the garage door and the Programming the Universal indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. This step will hand-held transmitter button. Do Home Remote System erase the factory settings or all not release the Universal Home For questions or help programming previously programmed buttons. Remote button or the hand-held the Universal Home Remote transmitter button until Step 4 Do not hold down the buttons for has been completed. System, call 1‐800‐355‐3515 or go longer than 30 seconds and do to www.homelink.com. not repeat this step to program Some entry gates and garage Programming a garage door opener the remaining two Universal door openers may require involves time-sensitive actions, so Home Remote buttons. substitution of Step 3 with read the entire procedure before the procedure noted in “Gate starting. Otherwise, the device will Operator and Canadian time out and the procedure will have Programming” later in this to be repeated. section. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (56,1)

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4. The indicator light on the . If the Universal Home “Smart” button. The name and Universal Home Remote will Remote indicator light color of the button may vary by flash slowly at first and then blinks rapidly for manufacturer. two seconds and then rapidly after Universal Home 7. Firmly press and release the Remote successfully receives turns to a constant light, continue with the “Learn” or “Smart” button. After the frequency signal from the you press this button, you will hand-held transmitter. Release programming Steps 6 through 8. have 30 seconds to complete both buttons. Step 8. It may be helpful to have 5. Press and hold the newly-trained 8. Immediately return to the Universal Home Remote button another person assist with the remaining steps. vehicle. Firmly press and hold and observe the indicator light. the Universal Home Remote . If the indicator light stays button, selected in Step 3 to on continuously, the control the garage door, for programming is complete two seconds, and then release and the garage door should it. If the garage door does not move when the Universal move, press and hold the Home Remote button is same button a second time for pressed and released. two seconds, and then release There is no need to it. Again, if the door does not continue programming move, press and hold the Steps 6 through 8. same button a third time for 6. After Steps 1 through 5 have two seconds, and then release. been completed, locate inside the garage the garage door The Universal Home Remote opener receiver (motor-head should now activate the unit). Locate the “Learn” or garage door. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1)

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To program the remaining two If you live in Canada, or you are The Universal Home Remote Universal Home Remote buttons, having difficulty programming a indicator light will flash slowly at begin with Step 2 of “Programming gate operator or garage door first and then rapidly. Proceed the Universal Home Remote opener by using the “Programming with Step 4 under “Programming System.” Do not repeat Step 1, Universal Home Remote” Universal Home Remote” to as this will erase all previous procedures, regardless of where complete the training procedure. programming from the Universal you live, replace Step 3 under Home Remote buttons. “Programming Universal Home Universal Remote System Remote” with the following: Gate Operator and Canadian Operation Programming Continue to press and hold the Universal Home Remote button Using Universal Remote If you have questions or need while you press and release Press and hold the appropriate help programming the Universal every two seconds (cycle) the Universal Remote button for at least Home Remote System, call hand-held transmitter button until half of a second. The indicator light 1-800-355-3515 or go to the frequency signal has been will come on while the signal is www.homelink.com. successfully accepted by the being transmitted. Canadian radio-frequency laws Universal Home Remote. require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (58,1)

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Erasing Universal Remote Reprogramming a Single Buttons Universal Remote Button All programmed buttons should be To reprogram any of the three erased when the vehicle is sold or Universal Remote buttons, repeat the lease ends. the programming instructions To erase all programmed buttons on earlier in this section, beginning the Universal Remote device: with Step 2. For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑4 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13‑5. 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

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Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ...... 6-5 Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps ...... 6-5 Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 Lighting Features Exterior Lamps Off Entry Lighting ...... 6-6 Reminder ...... 6-2 Exit Lighting ...... 6-6 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Parade Dimming ...... 6-6 Changer ...... 6-2 Battery Load Management . . . . 6-6 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Battery Power Protection ...... 6-8 Daytime Running Exterior Lighting Battery Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-3 Saver ...... 6-8 The exterior lamp control is located Automatic Headlamp toward the end of the turn signal/ System ...... 6-3 lane change lever. Adaptive Forward O (Exterior Lamp Control): Turn Lighting (AFL) ...... 6-4 the band with this symbol on it to Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-4 operate the exterior lamps. Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...... 6-4 The exterior lamp control has Fog Lamps ...... 6-5 four positions: O (Off): Turns off all lamps, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

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AUTO (Automatic): Turns the Headlamp High/ Flash-to-Pass headlamps on and off automatically, depending upon how much light is Low-Beam Changer This feature allows the high-beam available outside of the vehicle. Push the turn signal/lane change headlamps to be used to signal the lever away from you to turn the high driver in front of you that you want ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the to pass. parking lamps together with the beams on. Pull the lever toward you following: and then release it to return to low Pull and hold the turn signal/lane beams. change lever toward you to use this . Sidemarker Lamps If the vehicle is turned off while the feature. When this is done the . Taillamps highbeams are on, they will come following will occur: . License Plate Lamps on the next time the vehicle is . If the headlamps are off or in started. low-beam mode, the high-beam . Instrument Panel Lights headlamps will turn on. They will 5 (Headlamps): Turns on the stay on as long as the lever is headlamps, together with the held there. Release the lever to previously listed lamps and lights. turn them off. . If the headlamps are already in Exterior Lamps Off high-beam mode, they will Reminder remain on high‐beam. This indicator light turns on in the A warning chime will sound if the instrument panel cluster when the exterior lamp control is left on in high‐beam headlamps are on. either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver door is opened with the ignition off. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

Lighting 6-3

Daytime Running When DRLs are on, only the Turning the exterior lamp control to reduced intensity low‐beam off or to the low-beam headlamp Lamps (DRL) headlamps or dedicated DRLs will position will turn off the DRL. If the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can be on. The other exterior lamps and parking lamps or the fog lamps were make it easier for others to see the the instrument panel cluster will not turned on instead, the DRL will still front of your vehicle during the day. be on. turn off. Fully functional daytime running When the exterior lamp control is in This will work regardless of gear lamps are required on all vehicles AUTO and it is dark enough outside, position and whether or not the first sold in Canada. the DRL turns off and the low-beam parking brake is set. The DRL system will make either headlamps will turn on. When it is the reduced intensity low‐beam bright enough outside, the low-beam Automatic Headlamp headlamps or dedicated DRLs come headlamps will go off, and the System on when the following conditions DRL will turn back on. If the vehicle are met: is started in a dark garage, the When it is dark enough outside and automatic headlamp system comes the exterior lamps control is in the . It is still daylight and the ignition on immediately. Once the vehicle automatic position, the headlamps is in ON/RUN or START. leaves the garage, it takes about come on automatically. See Exterior . The exterior lamp control is in off one minute for the automatic Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. or AUTO and the headlamps headlamp system to change to The vehicle has a light sensor are off. DRL if it is light outside. During that located on top of the instrument . The automatic transmission is delay, the instrument panel cluster panel. Make sure it is not covered, not in P (Park). may not be as bright as usual. Make or the headlamps will be on when sure the instrument panel brightness they are not needed. lever is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Illumination The system may also turn on the Control on page 6‑5. headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

6-4 Lighting

Adaptive Forward This warns others that you are The lever returns to its starting Lighting (AFL) having trouble. Press again to turn position when it is released. the flashers off. If after signaling a turn or lane The Adaptive Forward Lighting change the arrow flashes rapidly or System (AFL) pivots the headlamps Turn and Lane-Change does not come on, a signal bulb horizontally to provide greater road Signals may be burned out. illumination while turning. To enable AFL, set the exterior lamp switch on Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb the multifunction lever to the AUTO is not burned out, check the fuse. position. Moving the switch out of See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on the AUTO position will deactivate page 10‑41. the system. AFL will operate when Turn Signal On Chime the vehicle speed is greater than 3 km/h (2 mph). AFL will not If the turn signal is left on for about operate when the transmission is in An arrow on the instrument panel 1.6 km (1 mile), a warning chime will R (Reverse). AFL is not immediately cluster flashes in the direction of the sound and the TURN SIGNAL ON operable after starting the vehicle; turn or lane change. message will appear on the Driver driving a short distance is required Information Center (DIC) display. to calibrate the AFL. See Exterior Move the lever all the way up or See “Turn Signal On” under Driver down to signal a turn. Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. Information Center (DIC) on Raise or lower the lever until the page 5‑27 for more information. Hazard Warning Flashers arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it briefly until the lane | Hazard Warning Flasher: change is complete. The arrow will Press this button located on the automatically flash three times. instrument panel near the audio system, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

Lighting 6-5

Fog Lamps Interior Lighting Reading Lamps Use the fog lamps for better vision The reading lamps are located on in foggy or misty conditions. The fog Instrument Panel the overhead console. These lamps lamp control is located on the turn Illumination Control come on automatically when any signal/multifunction lever. door is opened. # The instrument panel brightness (Fog Lamps): Turn the fog knob is located on the instrument For manual operation, press the lamp band on the lever up to # and panel to the left of the steering button next to each lamp to turn it release it, to turn the fog lamps on column. on or off. or off. The band will return to its D (Instrument Panel If the reading lamps are left on, they original position. Brightness): Turn the knob automatically shut off 10 minutes The parking lamps must be on for clockwise or counterclockwise to after the ignition has been the fog lamps to work. brighten or dim the lights. Turn the turned off. If the high-beam headlamps are knob completely clockwise to turn turned on, the fog lamps will also on the interior lamps. turn off. They will turn back on again when you change back to low-beam headlamps. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

6-6 Lighting

Lighting Features Exit Lighting Parade Dimming The headlamps, taillamps, parking This feature does not let the Entry Lighting lamps, reverse lamps, and license instrument panel backlight dim The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps come on at night, or in during daylight hours while the plate lamps, reverse lamps, dome areas with limited lighting, when the key is in the ignition and the lamps, and most of the interior lights key is removed from the ignition. headlamps are on. Parade dimming turn on briefly, when the Remote The dome lamps also come on automatically works with the light K when the key is removed from the sensor, located on top of the Keyless Entry (RKE) is pressed, ignition. The exterior lights and dashboard. If it is dark enough or when the door handle is pulled dome lamps remain on after the outside and the parking lamps are on a Keyless Access Vehicle. See door is closed for a set amount of on, the backlight on the instrument Ignition Positions (Key Access) on time, then automatically turn off. panel can be adjusted by turning the page 9‑17 or Ignition Positions instrument panel brightness knob (Keyless Access) on page 9‑18. For a vehicle with Keyless Access, the exterior lights and dome lamps clockwise or counterclockwise to After about 30 seconds the exterior brighten or dim the lighting. See lamps turn off, and then the dome automatically turn on when a door is opened after the ignition is turned Instrument Panel Illumination and remaining interior lights will dim Control on page 6‑5. to off. Entry lighting can be disabled off. See Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9 17 or Ignition manually by changing the ignition ‑ Battery Load out of the OFF position, or by Positions (Keyless Access) on pressing the Remote Keyless Entry page 9‑18. Management (RKE) Q button. The exterior lights turn off The vehicle has Electric Power immediately by turning the exterior Management (EPM) that estimates This feature can be changed. See lamps control to OFF. the battery's temperature and state Vehicle Personalization on of charge. It then adjusts the voltage page 5‑46. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on for best performance and extended page 5‑46. life of the battery. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

Lighting 6-7

When the battery's state of charge A high electrical load occurs when Normally, these actions occur in is low, the voltage is raised slightly several of the following are on, such steps or levels, without being to quickly bring the charge back up. as: headlamps, high beams, fog noticeable. In rare cases at the When the state of charge is high, lamps, rear window defogger, highest levels of corrective action, the voltage is lowered slightly to climate control fan at high speed, this action may be noticeable to the prevent overcharging. If the vehicle heated seats, engine cooling fans, driver. If so, a Driver Information has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage trailer loads, and loads plugged into Center (DIC) message might be display on the Driver Information accessory power outlets. displayed, such as BATTERY Center (DIC), you may see the EPM works to prevent excessive SAVER ACTIVE or BATTERY voltage move up or down. This is discharge of the battery. It does this VOLTS LOW. If this message is normal. If there is a problem, an by balancing the generator's output displayed, it is recommended that alert will be displayed. and the vehicle's electrical needs. the driver reduce the electrical loads The battery can be discharged at It can increase engine idle speed to as much as possible. See Driver idle if the electrical loads are very generate more power, whenever Information Center (DIC) on high. This is true for all vehicles. needed. It can temporarily reduce page 5‑27. This is because the generator the power demands of some (alternator) may not be spinning fast accessories. enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

6-8 Lighting

Battery Power Protection Exterior Lighting Battery This feature helps to prevent battery Saver drain if accessory lamps are left on. The exterior lamps turn off about If accessory lamps such as the 10 minutes after the ignition is vanity mirror, cargo, reading, turned to LOCK/OFF, if the parking console, or glove box are left on, lamps or headlamps have been left they automatically time-out after on. This protects against draining about 20 minutes. To reset the the battery. The battery saver does battery protection, all of the above not work if the headlamps are lamps must be turned off or the turned on after the ignition is turned ignition must be in the ACC/ to LOCK/OFF. ACCESSORY position. To keep the lamps on for more than 10 minutes, turn the lamps back on with the exterior lamp control. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

Infotainment System 7-1

. Set up the tone, speaker Infotainment Introduction adjustments, and preset radio stations. System Infotainment For more information, see Defensive Read the following pages to Driving on page 9‑2. become familiar with the audio Introduction Notice: Contact your dealer system's features. Infotainment ...... 7-1 before adding any equipment. Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 7-2 Operation ...... 7-2 { WARNING Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with Radio Taking your eyes off the road the operation of the engine, radio, AM-FM Radio ...... 7-9 for extended periods could or other systems, and could Satellite Radio ...... 7-12 cause a crash resulting in injury damage them. Follow federal Radio Reception ...... 7-16 or death to you or others. Do rules covering mobile radio and Backglass Antenna ...... 7-17 telephone equipment. Multi-Band Antenna ...... 7-17 not give extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving. The vehicle has Retained Audio Players Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, CD Player ...... 7-18 the audio system can be played This system provides access to CD/DVD Player ...... 7-21 even after the ignition is turned off. many audio and non audio listings. MP3 ...... 7-25 ‐ See Retained Accessory Power Hard Drive Device (HDD) . . . . 7-29 To minimize taking your eyes off the (RAP) on page 9‑22 for more Auxiliary Devices ...... 7-35 road while driving, do the following information. while the vehicle is parked: Phone Bluetooth ...... 7-37 . Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

7-2 Infotainment System

Navigation System Operation For vehicles with a navigation system, see the separate Navigation System Manual. Theft-Deterrent Feature TheftLock® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.

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Infotainment System 7-3

Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble): To adjust bass, midrange, or treble: 1. Press the TUNE/TONE knob until the tone control tabs display. 2. Continue pressing the TUNE/TONE knob, or press the softkey under the desired Partial View of Radio with DVD Audio, Hard Drive Device (HDD), tab to highlight the desired tone and USB setting. 3. To increase the highlighted The vehicle may have one of these Turning the System On or Off setting, do one of the following: radios as its audio system. VOL P (Volume/Power): Press . Turn the TUNE/TONE knob If the vehicle does not have one of to turn the system on and off. clockwise. these radio systems, it may have a navigation radio system. See the Volume Control . Turn the MENU/SELECT Navigation System manual for more knob clockwise. VOL P (Volume/Power): Turn information on the navigation audio . Press the \ FWD button. system. clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume. . Press the ¨ SEEK button. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

7-4 Infotainment System

4. To decrease the highlighted Adjusting the Speakers 4. To decrease the highlighted setting, do one of the following: (Balance/Fade) setting, do one of the following: . Turn the TUNE/TONE knob BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): . Turn the TUNE/TONE knob counterclockwise. To adjust balance or fade: counterclockwise. . Turn the MENU/SELECT 1. Press the TUNE/TONE knob . Turn the MENU/SELECT knob counterclockwise. until the speaker control tabs knob counterclockwise. display. . Press the s REV button. . Press the s REV button. 2. Continue pressing the TUNE/ . Press the © SEEK button. TONE knob, or press the softkey . Press the © SEEK button. To quickly adjust bass, midrange, under the desired tab to highlight To quickly adjust balance or fade or treble to the middle position, the desired tone setting. to the middle position, press the press the softkey under the BASS, 3. To increase the highlighted softkey under the BAL or FADE tab MID, or TREB tab for more than setting, do one of the following: for more than two seconds. two seconds. . Turn the TUNE/TONE knob To quickly adjust all speaker and To quickly adjust all tone and clockwise. tone controls to the middle position, speaker controls to the middle press the TUNE/TONE knob for . position, press the TUNE/TONE Turn the MENU/SELECT more than two seconds. knob for more than two seconds. knob clockwise. . Press the \ FWD button. . Press the ¨ SEEK button. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

Infotainment System 7-5

® Adjusting the Equalizer (EQ) To choose a DSP setting: . Centerpoint : Select to enable Bose® Centerpoint signal If the radio has this feature, the EQ 1. Press the TUNE/TONE knob to processing circuitry. Centerpoint can be adjusted between talk and display the tone/speaker and creates a Bose® surround sound manual. DSP tabs. listening experience from stereo To choose an EQ setting: 2. Press the softkey under the CDs, MP3s, and satellite radio. DSP tab. As a result, vehicle owners enjoy 1. Press the TUNE/TONE knob. a surround sound listening 3. Press the softkey below the 2. Select EQ. experience from many audio Back tab to return to the original sources. Simply turn it on, and it 3. Select Talk or Manual. tone/speaker display, or wait for operates automatically. 4. Press the Back button to go the display to time out. This feature is not available in back to the Tone Settings menu. The DSP settings available are: AM/FM radio mode. . Normal: Select for normal mode; Digital Signal If the vehicle is equipped with this provides the best sound Processing (DSP) the Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround quality for all seating positions. If the radio has this feature, it has sound system, the radio can either a Bose® sound system or a . Driver: Select to adjust the support the playback of 5.1 Bose® 5.1 Cabin Surround® sound audio for the driver to receive surround sound DVD-A discs or system. DSP is used to provide the best possible sound quality. DTS 5.1 surround sound CD a choice of different listening . Rear: Select to adjust the audio discs. When a 5.1 surround experiences. for the rear seat passengers to sound formatted disc is playing, receive the best possible sound DSP options available are: quality. ‐ 5.1 Surround + Normal: Best for all seating positions. ‐ 5.1 Surround + Rear: Best for the rear seating positions. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

7-6 Infotainment System

System Settings 4. Press the FAV button, or let the 4. Press the softkey under the menu time out, to return to the desired Speed Compensated CONFIG: Press to adjust the original main radio screen Volume setting (OFF, Low, Med, number of favorites pages, auto showing the radio station or High) to select the level of volume, XM (if equipped), and HDD frequency tabs and to begin radio volume compensation. (if available) settings. The FAV, the process of programming The display times out after AUTO VOL, XM (if equipped), and favorites for the chosen number approximately 10 seconds. Each HDD (if available) tabs display. of pages. higher setting allows for more The display will time out after radio volume compensation at approximately ten seconds. Speed Compensated faster vehicle speeds. Volume (SCV) Configuring the Number of Noise Compensation Technology Favorite Pages A radio with SCV automatically adjusts the sound to compensate for If the vehicle has the radio with DVD The number of favorite pages can road and wind noise as the vehicle Audio, HDD, and USB, it has Bose be set up using the CONFIG button. speeds up or slows down, so that AudioPilot® noise compensation To setup the number of favorite the volume is consistent while technology. pages: driving. To activate SCV: When turned on, AudioPilot 1. Press the CONFIG button to 1. Set the radio volume to the continuously adjusts the audio display the radio setup menu. desired level. system equalization, to compensate 2. Press the softkey located below 2. Press the CONFIG button to for background noise. the FAV tab. display the radio setup menu. To activate AudioPilot: 3. Select the desired number of 3. Press the softkey under the 1. Press the CONFIG button to favorites pages by pressing AUTO VOL tab on the radio display the radio setup menu. the softkey located below the display. displayed page numbers. 2. Press the softkey under the AUTO VOL tab on the radio display. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

Infotainment System 7-7

3. Press the softkey below the On Other Information CD and music-related data from or Off tab located under the Gracenote, Inc., copyright © The radio with DVD Audio, HDD, AUTO VOL display to turn this 2000-2007 Gracenote. Gracenote and USB utilizes Gracenote® feature on or off. The display Software, copyright © 2000-2007 technology to provide Song, Artist, times out after approximately Gracenote. This product and Album, and Genre information 10 seconds. service may practice one or for many CD audio discs and is more of the following U.S. This feature is most effective at capable of playing DVD-A and Patents: #5,987,525; lower radio volume settings where DTS encoded discs (DTS and DTS ‐ #6,061,680; #6,154,773; background noise can affect how Digital Surround are registered #6,161,132; #6,230,192; the music being played through the trademarks of Digital Theater #6,230,207; #6,240,459; vehicle's audio system is heard. At Systems, Inc.). higher volume settings, where the #6,330,593, and other patents Dolby and the double-D symbol are music is much louder than the issued or pending. Some services trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. background noise, there may supplied under license from Manufactured under license from be little or no adjustments by Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Dolby Laboratories. AudioPilot. For additional Patent: #6,304,523. information on AudioPilot, visit Gracenote® Database Gracenote and CDDB are registered www.bose.com/audiopilot. trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote Music Recognition Gracenote logo and logotype, and Service, Music recognition Radio Message the Powered by Gracenote logo technology, and related data are “ ” Locked: Displays when the ® are trademarks of Gracenote. ® provided by Gracenote . Gracenote TheftLock system has locked up is the industry standard in music If you require more information the infotainment system. Take the recognition technology and regarding the use of the Gracenote vehicle to your dealer for service. related content delivery. Service, visit: www.gracenote.com/ If any error occurs repeatedly or For more information, visit corporate. if an error cannot be corrected, www.gracenote.com. contact your dealer. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

7-8 Infotainment System

For the data provided by Software, and Gracenote Under no circumstances will Gracenote® Music Recognition Servers for your own personal Gracenote become liable for any Service, the content is not non-commercial use only. You payment to you for any information necessarily guaranteed 100%. agree not to assign, copy, transfer, that you provide. You agree that Regarding the use of Gracenote or transmit the Gracenote Software Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its Music Recognition Service. When or any Gracenote Data to any third rights under this Agreement against this product is used, it is necessary party. you directly in its own name. to agree to the following articles. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR The Gracenote service uses a This application or device contains EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE unique identifier to track queries for software from Gracenote, Inc. of GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR statistical purposes. GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”). The purpose of a randomly AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED The software from Gracenote (the assigned numeric identifier is to HEREIN. You agree that your allow the Gracenote service to “Gracenote Software”) enables non-exclusive license to use the count queries without knowing this application to perform disc Gracenote Data, the Gracenote and/or file identification and obtain anything about who you are. For Software, and Gracenote Servers more information, see the web page music-related information, including will terminate if you violate name, artist, track, and title for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for these restrictions. If your license the Gracenote service. information (“Gracenote Data”) terminates, you agree to cease any from online servers or embedded and all use of the Gracenote Data, The Gracenote Software and each databases (collectively, “Gracenote the Gracenote Software, and item of Gracenote Data are licensed Servers”) and to perform other Gracenote Servers. to you “AS IS.” Gracenote makes functions. no representations or warranties, Gracenote reserves all rights in express or implied, regarding the You may use Gracenote Data only Gracenote Data, the Gracenote by means of the intended End-User accuracy of any Gracenote Data Software, and the Gracenote from in the Gracenote Servers. functions of this application or Servers, including all ownership device. You agree that you will use rights. Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)

Infotainment System 7-9

Gracenote reserves the right to GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS Radio delete data from the Gracenote ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS Servers or to change data OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, categories for any cause that BUT NOT LIMITED TO, AM-FM Radio Gracenote deems sufficient. IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF Control Buttons No warranty is made that the MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, The buttons used to control the Gracenote Software or Gracenote radio are: Servers are error-free or that TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. functioning of Gracenote Software GRACENOTE DOES NOT FM/AM: Press to choose between or Gracenote Servers will be WARRANT THE RESULTS FM and AM. uninterrupted. THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE TUNE: Turn to search for stations. Gracenote is not obligated to GRACENOTE SOFTWARE MENU/SELECT: Turn clockwise or provide you with new enhanced or OR ANY GRACENOTE counterclockwise to scroll through additional data types or categories SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL the station list. Press the MENU/ that Gracenote may provide in the GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR SELECT knob to select the desired future and is free to discontinue its ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR station. services at any time. INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR INFO: Press to display additional ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST information that may be available for REVENUES. the current song. When information is not available, No Information displays. ¨ SEEK or © SEEK: Press to go to the previous or to the next radio station and stay there. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)

7-10 Infotainment System

The radio only tunes into stations Selecting a Station Station List with a strong signal that are in the Seek Tuning Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to selected band. display the station list. To create a FAV: Press to change the If the radio station is not known: list of available stations, select favorites page. Briefly press ¨ SEEK or © SEEK. “Refresh AM Station List” or Softkeys: Press to select preset The radio will search for the next “Refresh FM Station List”, stations. receivable station. If the radio depending on which band is does not find a station, it switches being used. Radio Data System (RDS) automatically to a more sensitive In FM, RDS information may be The audio system has a Radio search level. If it still does not find a utilized to categorize the stations by Data System (RDS) feature. RDS station, the frequency that was last genre. active begins to play and None is available for use only on FM “ In both AM and FM, the stations are Found displays. stations that broadcast RDS ” arranged in frequency order. information. This system relies upon If the radio station is known: receiving specific information from Storing a Radio Station as a these stations and only works when Press and hold ¨ SEEK or © SEEK Favorite the information is available. While until the desired station on the Drivers are encouraged to set up the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS pop up frequency display is almost ‐ their radio station favorites while the station, the station name or call reached, then release the button. vehicle is stopped. Tune to favorite letters display. In rare cases, a radio stations using the presets, favorites station can broadcast incorrect Manual Tuning button, and steering wheel controls, information that causes the radio Turn the TUNE knob to select the if the vehicle has this feature. features to work improperly. If this frequency on the pop‐up display. happens, contact the radio station. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)

Infotainment System 7-11

FAV (Favorites): A maximum of 4. Repeat the steps for each radio Time-shifting — Pause and 36 stations can be programmed as station to be stored as a favorite. Rewind Live FM and AM favorites using the six softkeys The number of favorites pages can The Radio with DVD Audio, HDD, below the radio station frequency be set up using the CONFIG button. tabs on the display and by using the and USB has the ability to rewind To set up the number of favorites 60 minutes of FM and AM content. radio favorites page button (FAV pages, perform the following steps: button). Press the FAV button to go While listening to the radio, the through up to six pages of favorites, 1. Press the CONFIG button to content from the current station is each having six favorite stations display the radio setup menu. always being buffered to the HDD. available per page. Each page 2. Press the softkey located below Press r / j (play/pause) to pause of favorites can contain any the FAV label. the radio. The radio display will combination of AM, FM, or XM show the Time Shift buffer status stations. 3. Select the desired number of favorites pages by pressing bar. The status bar shows the To store a station as a favorite, the softkey located below the amount of content stored in the perform the following steps: displayed page numbers. buffer and the current pause point. 1. Tune to the desired radio station. 4. Press the FAV button, or let the To resume playback from the current pause point, 2. Press the FAV button to display menu time out, to return to the the page where the station is to original main radio screen press r / j again. The radio be stored. showing the radio station will no longer be playing “live” frequency labels and to begin radio. Instead, time shifted content 3. Press and hold one of the the process of programming is being played from the buffer. six softkeys until a beep sounds favorites for the chosen number When the radio is playing time and “Favorite Saved” displays. of pages. shifted content from the buffer, a When that softkey is pressed buffer status bar shows below the and released, the radio recalls station number on the left side of the station that was set. screen. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)

7-12 Infotainment System

Press and hold the REV or FWD Pausing FM or AM with the receive the XM service. For buttons to rewind or fast forward Vehicle Turned Off more information, contact through the time shift buffer. Hold If FM or AM is paused before the XM at www.xmradio.com or FWD until the end of the currently vehicle is turned off, the radio will 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S., recorded buffer to resume “live” continue to buffer the current radio and www.xmradio.ca or radio playback. With “live” radio station for up to one hour. If the 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. playing, the radio display will no vehicle is turned back on within Control Buttons longer show the buffer bar below one hour, the radio will automatically the station number. resume playback from the pause The buttons used to control the On FM or AM, press the REV or point. radio are: FWD button multiple times to rewind m (XM): Press to choose the XM or fast forward. Each press will Satellite Radio band (if equipped). rewind or fast forward 30 seconds of TUNE: Turn to search for stations. content. Vehicles with an XM™ Satellite Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite MENU/SELECT: Turn clockwise When the radio station is Radio subscription can receive XM or counterclockwise to scroll changed, the buffer is cleared and programming. through the category list. Press the automatically restarted for the MENU/SELECT knob to select the current station. You cannot rewind XM Satellite Radio Service desired category. to content from a previously tuned XM is a satellite radio service based station. in the 48 contiguous United States INFO: Press to display additional information that may be available for Time shifting of FM or AM is not and 10 Canadian provinces. XM the current song. When information available while recording or while Satellite Radio has a wide variety of is not available, No Information other sources of playback are programming and commercial-free displays. selected. music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. A service ¨ SEEK or © SEEK: Press to go to fee is required to receive the XM the next or to the previous radio service. A service fee is required to station. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)

Infotainment System 7-13

FAV: Press to change the Selecting an XM Station Selecting a Station by Category favorites page. Seek Tuning The infotainment system can list XM Softkeys: Press to select preset stations by genre. Press SEEK or SEEK to go to stations. ¨ © To select a station from the the next or previous station. XM Categories category list: Selecting a Station by Station List XM stations are organized in 1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob categories. The infotainment system can list all and highlight the desired genre, XM stations. then press the MENU/SELECT Removing or Adding Categories knob to select the genre. (Radio with CD and Radio with To select a station from the Six-Disc CD Only) station list: 2. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and highlight the desired station, 1. Turn the TUNE/TONE knob and 1. Press the CONFIG button. then press the MENU/SELECT highlight the desired station. 2. Press the softkey below the knob to select the station. XM tab. 2. Press the TUNE/TONE knob to select the station. Storing an XM Station as a 3. Turn the TUNE/TONE knob or Favorite the MENU/SELECT knob to The highlighted station will also scroll through the available automatically be selected if the Drivers are encouraged to set up categories. TUNE/TONE is released and no their radio station favorites while the longer turned. vehicle is stopped. Tune to favorite 4. Press any softkey below the stations using the presets, favorites Remove or Add tab to add or button, and steering wheel controls, remove the displayed category. if the vehicle has this feature. 5. Press any softkey below the Restore All tab to restore all removed categories. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)

7-14 Infotainment System

FAV (Favorites): A maximum of The number of favorites pages can Time-shifting — Pause and 36 stations can be programmed as be set up using the CONFIG button. Rewind Live XM favorites using the six softkeys To set up the number of favorites below the radio station frequency pages, perform the following steps: The Radio with DVD Audio, HDD, tabs on the display and by using the and USB has the ability to rewind 1. Press the CONFIG button to 60 minutes of XM content. While radio favorites page button (FAV display the radio setup menu. button). Press the FAV button to go listening to the radio, the content through up to six pages of favorites, 2. Press the softkey located below from the current station is always each having six favorite stations the FAV label. being buffered to the HDD. available per page. Each page 3. Select the desired number of Press r / j (play/pause) To pause of favorites can contain any favorites pages by pressing the radio. The radio display will combination of AM, FM, or XM the softkey located below the show the Time Shift buffer status stations. displayed page numbers. bar. The status bar shows the To store a station as a favorite: 4. Press the FAV button, or let the amount of content that is stored in the buffer and the current pause 1. Tune to the desired radio station. menu time out, to return to the original main radio screen point. 2. Press the FAV button to display showing the radio station To resume playback from the page where the station is to frequency labels and to begin the current pause point, be stored. the process of programming press r / j again. The radio will no 3. Press and hold one of the favorites for the chosen number longer be playing “live” radio. six softkeys until a beep sounds. of pages. Instead, time shifted content is When that softkey is pressed being played from the buffer. When and released, the radio recalls the radio is playing time shifted the station that was set. content from the buffer, a buffer 4. Repeat the steps for each radio status bar shows below the station station to be stored as a favorite. number on the left side of screen. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)

Infotainment System 7-15

Press and hold the REV or FWD Pausing XM with the Vehicle Loading XM: The audio system is buttons to rewind or fast forward Turned Off acquiring and processing audio and through the time shift buffer. Hold If XM is paused before the vehicle is text data. No action is needed. This FWD until the end of the currently turned off, the radio will continue to message should disappear shortly. recorded buffer to resume “live” buffer the current radio station for Channel Off Air: This channel is radio playback. With “live” radio up to one hour. If the vehicle is not currently in service. Tune in to playing, the radio display will no turned back on within one hour, the another channel. longer show the buffer bar below radio will automatically resume the station number. Channel Unauth: This channel is playback from the pause point. blocked or cannot be received with Press the REV or FWD button your XM Subscription package. multiple time to jump to the previous XM Messages or next song or commercial. XL (Explicit Language Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channel is no longer When the radio station is Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a assigned. Tune to another station. changed, the buffer is cleared If this station was one of the and automatically restarted for the customer's request, by calling 1-800-929-2100. presets, choose another station for current station. You cannot rewind that preset button. to content from a previously tuned XM Updating: The encryption code station. in the receiver is being updated, No Artist Info: No artist information is available at this Time shifting of XM is not available and no action is required. This process should take no longer than time on this channel. The system while recording or while other is working properly. sources of playback are selected. 30 seconds. No XM Signal: The system is No Title Info: No song title functioning correctly, but the vehicle information is available at this time is in a location that is blocking the on this channel. The system is XM signal. When the vehicle is working properly. moved into an open area, the signal should return. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)

7-16 Infotainment System

No CAT Info: No category Check XM Receivr: If this FM information is available at this time message does not clear within a FM signals only reach about 16 to on this channel. The system is short period of time, the receiver 65 km (10 to 40 miles). Although the working properly. could have a fault. Consult with your radio has a built-in electronic circuit dealer. No Information: No text or that automatically works to reduce informational messages are XM Not Available: If this message interference, some static can occur, available at this time on this does not clear within a short period especially around tall buildings or channel. The system is working of time, the receiver could have a hills, causing the sound to fade in properly. fault. Consult with your dealer. and out. CAT Not Found: There are no AM channels available for the selected Radio Reception category. The system is working Frequency interference and static The range for most AM stations is properly. can occur during normal radio greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, reception if items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience station frequencies to interfere this message alternates with the XM with each other. For better radio Radio 8‐digit radio ID label. This accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the reception, most AM radio stations label is needed to activate the boost the power levels during the service. accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the day, and then reduce these levels Unknown: If this message is item from the accessory power during the night. Static can also received when tuned to channel 0, outlet. occur when things like storms and there could be a receiver fault. power lines interfere with radio Consult with your dealer. reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble on the radio. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)

Infotainment System 7-17

XM™ Satellite Radio Service Backglass Antenna not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not clear the inside XM Satellite Radio Service gives The AM-FM antenna is integrated rear window with sharp objects. digital radio reception from coast to with the rear window defogger, coast in the 48 contiguous United located in the rear window. Make Notice: Do not apply aftermarket States, and in Canada. Just as sure that the inside surface of the glass tinting with metallic film. with FM, tall buildings or hills can rear window is not scratched and The metallic film in some tinting interfere with satellite radio signals, that the lines on the glass are not materials will interfere with or causing the sound to fade in and damaged. If the inside surface is distort the incoming radio out. In addition, traveling or damaged, it could interfere with reception. Any damage caused to standing under heavy foliage, radio reception. For proper radio your backglass antenna due to bridges, garages, or tunnels may reception, the antenna connector metallic tinting materials will cause loss of the XM signal for a needs to be properly attached to the not be covered by the vehicle period of time. post on the glass. warranty. Cellular Phone Usage If a cellular telephone antenna Multi-Band Antenna needs to be attached to the glass, Cellular phone usage may cause make sure that the grid lines for the The antenna located on the roof of interference with the vehicle's radio. AM-FM antenna are not damaged. the vehicle is used for the OnStar, This interference may occur when There is enough space between XM Satellite Radio Service System, making or receiving phone calls, the grid lines to attach a cellular and GPS (Global Positioning charging the phone's battery, telephone antenna without System), if the vehicle has these or simply having the phone on. interfering with radio reception. features. Keep the antenna clear This interference can cause an of obstructions for clear reception. Notice: Using a razor blade or increased level of static while If the vehicle has a sunroof and it is sharp object to clear the inside listening to the radio. If static is open, the performance of OnStar, rear window can damage the rear received while listening to the radio, XM, and GPS can be affected. unplug the cellular phone and turn window antenna and/or the rear it off. window defogger. Repairs would Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)

7-18 Infotainment System

Audio Players the surface. Pick up discs by While using the CD player, use grasping the outer edges or the only CDs in good condition CD Player edge of the hole and the outer edge. without any label, load one CD at If the surface of a disc is soiled, a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of The infotainment system's CD take a soft, lint‐free cloth or dampen player can play audio CDs and a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral foreign materials, liquids, and MP3 CDs. detergent solution mixed with water, debris. CDs that are 8 cm (3 in) in diameter and clean it. Make sure the wiping Control Buttons will not work in the CD player. process starts from the center to the edge. The buttons used to control the CD Care of CDs player are: Care of the CD Player If playing a CD, the sound quality CD: Press to play a CD when can be reduced due to disc quality, Do not add a label to a disc; it could listening to the radio. The disc the method of recording, the get caught in the CD player. If a and/or track number display when a quality of the music that has been label is needed, label the top of the CD is in the player. recorded disc with a marking pen. recorded, and the way the disc ¨ SEEK/© SEEK: Press to select has been handled. Handle discs The use of disc lens cleaners for tracks. carefully. Store CDs in their original discs is not advised, due to the risk TUNE/TONE: Turn and then press cases or other protective cases and of contaminating the lens of the disc to select tracks. away from direct sunlight and dust. optics with lubricants internal to the The CD player scans the bottom CD player mechanism. MENU/SELECT: Turn and then surface of the disc. If the surface of press to select. a disc is damaged, such as cracked, Notice: If a label is added to a broken, or scratched, the disc may CD, or more than one CD is r /j (Play/Pause): Press to pause not play properly or not at all. Do inserted into the slot at a time, and restart CD playback. not touch the bottom side of a disc or an attempt is made to play s REV (Fast Reverse): Press while handling it; this could damage scratched or damaged CDs, the and hold to reverse playback quickly CD player could be damaged. within a track. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1)

Infotainment System 7-19

\ FWD (Fast Forward): Press Inserting a CD (Six-Disc CD To insert multiple CDs: Player) and hold to advance playback 1. Press and hold the ^ button quickly within a track. ^ (Load): Press to load CDs into for five seconds. A beep sounds ^ (Load): Press to load CDs into the CD player. This CD player holds and Load All Discs displays. the Six-Disc CD player. up to six CDs. 2. Follow the displayed instruction Z (Eject): Press to eject the disc. To insert one CD: on when to insert the discs. The For the Six-Disc CD player, press 1. Press and release the load CD player takes up to six CDs. and hold for two seconds to eject all button. 3. Press the ^ button again to discs. 2. Wait for the message to insert cancel loading more CDs. Inserting a CD (Single Disc the disc. If the ignition or radio is turned off Player) 3. Load a CD. Insert the CD while a CD is in the player, it stays With the printed side facing up, partway into the slot, label side in the player. When the ignition or insert a CD into the audio CD slot up. The player pulls the CD in. radio is turned on, the CD starts until it is drawn in. The CD track A Shuffle tab and the DISC icon playing where it stopped, if it was number and a Shuffle tab display display. the last selected audio source. and playback begins. 4. Press the softkey located below When a CD is inserted, the disc If the ignition or radio is turned off the Shuffle tab to play the tracks number displays on the upper right while a CD is in the player, it stays of a current disc in random side of the screen and the track in the player. When the ignition or order. Press the softkey again number displays at the left and radio is turned on, the CD starts to turn Shuffle off. Shuffle Off center of the screen. The Shuffle playing where it stopped, if it was displays. and Disc labels appear below. the last selected audio source. 5. The CD resumes normal playback. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1)

7-20 Infotainment System

Press the softkeys located under To use the TUNE/TONE knob or the For vehicles with a Radio with the Disc tab to change to another MENU/SELECT knob: Six-Disc CD player, the shuffle disc. The CD begins playback of the Turn the TUNE/TONE knob or the feature only works on the disc that first track on the selected disc. As MENU/SELECT knob to highlight is currently playing. each new track starts to play, the the desired track, then press the Playing an MP3/WMA Disc track number displays in the left and TUNE/TONE knob or MENU/ center of the screen. SELECT knob to select the track. CD players with the MP3 feature are capable of playing an MP3/WMA Playing a CD Fast Forward and Rewind CD-R or CD-RW disc. See MP3 on Selecting a CD Track s REV (Fast Reverse): Press page 7‑25 for more information. Tracks can be selected using the and hold to reverse playback quickly Disc Messages seek buttons, TUNE/TONE knob, within a track. Sound is heard at a DISC ERROR: If this message or the MENU/SELECT knob. reduced volume and the elapsed time of the track displays. Release displays and/or the disc ejects, it To use the seek buttons: to resume playing the track. could be for one of the following reasons: Press the © SEEK button to go to \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press the start of the current track, if more and hold to advance playback . The radio system does not than five seconds have played. quickly within a track. Sound is support the playlist format, the Press the ¨ SEEK button to go to heard at a reduced volume and the compressed audio format, or the elapsed time of the track displays. data file format. the next track. If © SEEK or ¨ SEEK Release to resume playing the . It is very hot. When the is held, or pressed multiple times, track. the player continues moving temperature returns to normal, backward or forward through the Playing Tracks in Random Order the disc should play. tracks on the CD. Press the softkey under the Shuffle . The road is very rough. When tab to play the tracks of a CD in the road becomes smoother, the random order. Press again to turn disc should play. Shuffle off. Shuffle Off displays. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1)

Infotainment System 7-21

. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, CD/DVD Player direct sunlight and dust. The or upside down. CD/DVD player scans the bottom The infotainment system's CD/DVD . The air is very humid. If so, wait surface of the disc. If the surface of player can play audio discs and about an hour and try again. a disc is damaged, such as cracked, MP3 discs. broken, or scratched, the disc may . There was a problem while Discs that are 8 cm (3 in) in not play properly or not at all. Do burning the disc. diameter will not work in the not touch the bottom side of a disc . The label is caught in the CD/DVD player. while handling it; this could damage CD/DVD-A player. the surface. Pick up discs by The CD/DVD player does not grasping the outer edges or the If the disc is not playing correctly, support the playback of DVD video edge of the hole and the outer edge. for any other reason, try a known discs. If a DVD video disc is good disc. inserted into the player, the radio If the surface of a disc is soiled, take a soft, lint free cloth or dampen If any error occurs repeatedly or displays “Read Error Please Check ‐ a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral if an error cannot be corrected, Disc” and ejects the disc. detergent solution mixed with water, contact your dealer. If the radio Care of CDs and DVDs and clean it. Make sure the wiping displays an error message, write it process starts from the center to down and provide it to your dealer If playing a CD/DVD, the sound the edge. when reporting the problem. quality can be reduced due to disc quality, the method of recording, the Care of the CD/DVD Player quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the disc Do not add a label to a disc; it has been handled. Handle discs could get caught in the CD/DVD carefully. Store CDs and DVDs player. If a label is needed, label in their original cases or other the top of the recorded disc with a protective cases and away from marking pen. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1)

7-22 Infotainment System

The use of disc lens cleaners for ¨ SEEK/© SEEK: Press to select reduced volume. When released, discs is not advised, due to the risk tracks. normal playback resumes and the of contaminating the lens of the disc elapsed time of the track displays. optics with lubricants internal to the TUNE/TONE: Turn and then press to select tracks. In DVD‐Audio playback mode, CD/DVD player mechanism. press once to change playback to a Notice: If a label is added to a MENU/SELECT: Turn and then speed of 2X. Each successive press disc, or more than one disc is press to select. changes playback to a speed of 4X, inserted into the slot at a time, r /j (Play/Pause): Press to pause 10X, or 21X. Press r / j to resume or an attempt is made to play and restart CD or DVD playback. normal playback. scratched or damaged discs, s REV (Fast Reverse): In CD or the CD/DVD player could be Z (Eject): Press to eject the disc. MP3 playback mode, press and damaged. While using the CD/ hold to reverse playback quickly Inserting a Disc DVD player, use only discs in within a track. Sound is heard at a good condition without any label, With the printed side facing up, reduced volume. When released, load one dosc at a time, and insert a disc into the audio CD/DVD normal playback resumes and the keep the CD/DVD player and the slot until it is drawn in. The disc elapsed time of the track displays. loading slot free of foreign track number and a Shuffle tab materials, liquids, and debris. In DVD‐Audio playback mode, display and playback begins. press once to change playback to a Control Buttons If the ignition or radio is turned off speed of 2X. Each successive press while a disc is in the player, it stays The buttons used to control the changes playback to a speed of 4X, in the player. When the ignition or CD/DVD player are: 10X, or 21X. Press r / j to resume radio is turned on, the disc starts CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to normal playback. playing where it stopped, if it was switch between CD/DVD, auxiliary \ FWD (Fast Forward): In CD or the last selected audio source. input, and USB devices. MP3 playback mode, press and hold to advance playback quickly within a track. Sound is heard at a Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1)

Infotainment System 7-23

Playing a CD To use the MENU/SELECT knob: Playing a DVD-A (Audio) Disc Selecting a CD Track Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to The Radio with DVD Audio, HDD, highlight the desired track, then and USB is capable of playing DVD Tracks can be selected using the press the MENU/SELECT knob to audio discs in the Bose® 5.1 Cabin seek buttons, TUNE/TONE knob, select the track. surround sound system. or the MENU/SELECT knob. Fast Forward and Rewind Insert the DVD audio disc into To use the seek buttons: the CD/DVD player. DVD Audio s REV (Fast Reverse): Press displays and playback begins. The Press the © SEEK button to go to and hold to reverse playback quickly Group and track number display the start of the current track, if more within a track. Sound is heard at a during playback. than five seconds have played. reduced volume and the elapsed Press the ¨ SEEK button to go to time of the track displays. Release Selecting a DVD‐A Track to resume playing the track. the next track. If © SEEK or ¨ SEEK Tracks can be selected using is held, or pressed multiple times, \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press the seek buttons, or the TUNE/ the player continues moving and hold to advance playback TONE knob. backward or forward through the quickly within a track. Sound is To use the seek buttons: tracks on the CD. heard at a reduced volume and the To use the TUNE/TONE knob: elapsed time of the track displays. Press the © SEEK button to go to Release to resume playing the the start of the current track, if more Turn the TUNE/TONE knob to track. than five seconds have played. highlight the desired track, then press the TUNE/TONE knob to Playing Tracks in Random Order Press the ¨ SEEK button to go select the track. Press the softkey under the Shuffle to the next track. If the © SEEK tab to play the tracks of a CD in or ¨ SEEK button is held, or random order. Press again to turn pressed multiple times, the player Shuffle off. Shuffle Off displays. continues moving backward or forward through the tracks within the current group. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (24,1)

7-24 Infotainment System

To use the TUNE/TONE knob: to a speed of 4X, 10X, or 21X. Press the softkey under Turn the TUNE/TONE knob to Press r / j to resume normal the c tab again while in DVD display a list of all tracks in all playback. PreStop. “DVD Stop” displays. groups on the DVD audio disc and \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press to Press the r / j button while in to highlight tracks. Stop turning the advance playback quickly within a DVDStop to begin playback TUNE/TONE knob or press the track. Sound is heard at a reduced from the beginning of the DVD TUNE/TONE knob to start playback volume. Press once to change audio disc. of the highlighted track. playback to a speed of 2X. Each Press the r / j button during DVD To use the MENU/SELECT knob: successive press changes playback to a speed of 4X, 10X, or 21X. audio playback to pause or resume Press the softkey under the Menu playback. tab to display a list of all Groups. Press r / j to resume normal To change Groups, turn the playback. Selecting DVD Audio Streams MENU/SELECT knob to highlight Playing Tracks in Random Order Each DVD audio Group may contain the desired Group. Press the audio content that is encoded in MENU/SELECT knob to select it. Press the softkey under the Shuffle one or two formats. For example, a Playback begins from track 1 of the tab to begin random playback of all particular Group may have both a highlighted Group. songs in the current Group. Press 5.1 surround audio stream and again to turn off random playback. a 2.0 stereo audio stream available. Fast Forward and Rewind Stopping DVD Audio Playback Press the softkey located under s REV (Fast Reverse): Press to the Audio tab to display the current reverse playback quickly within a Press the softkey under the c tab audio stream playing. Audio track. Sound is heard at a reduced “ to stop playback of the DVD audio Stream 1 or Audio Stream 2 briefly volume. Press once to change ” “ ” disc. “DVD PreStop” displays. Press displays. Press the softkey located playback to a speed of 2X. Each the r / j button to resume playback under the Audio tab again to toggle successive press changes playback from where it was stopped. between Audio Stream 1 or Audio Stream 2 (if available). Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1)

Infotainment System 7-25

Check the DSP settings to . It is very hot. When the MP3 determine if a 5.1 surround sound temperature returns to normal, audio stream is playing. See the disc should play. MP3/WMA Format Operation on page 7‑2 for more . The road is very rough. When The Single CD and the Six-Disc information. Press the DSP the road becomes smoother, the CD Radio will play MP3/WMA files tab to see if the 5.1 + Normal disc should play. that were recorded on a CD−R or or 5.1 + Rear settings are available . CD−RW disc. The HDD Radio can for selection. If these settings are The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. also play MP3/WMA files recorded available, Audio Stream 1 is playing. on DVD+/−R discs or stored on a . The air is very humid. If so, wait Playing an MP3/WMA Disc USB storage device. Some USB about an hour and try again. storage devices may not be CD/DVD players with the MP3 . There was a problem while supported. feature are capable of playing an burning the disc. MP3/WMA on DVD+/−R, CD−R, The files can be recorded with the or CD−RW discs. For more . The label is caught in the following fixed bit rates: 32 kbps, information, see MP3 on page 7‑25. CD/DVD player. 40 kbps, 56 kbps, 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128 kbps, If the disc is not playing correctly, Disc Messages 160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps, for any other reason, try a known 256 kbps, and 320 kbps or a DISC ERROR: If this message good disc. displays and/or the disc ejects, it variable bit rate. Song title, artist could be for one of the following If any error occurs repeatedly or name, and album can display when reasons: if an error cannot be corrected, files are recorded using ID3 tags contact your dealer. If the radio version 1 and 2. . The radio system does not displays an error message, write it support the playlist format, the down and provide it to your dealer compressed audio format, or the when reporting the problem. data file format. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (26,1)

7-26 Infotainment System

Creating an MP3/WMA Disc . Minimize the length of the file, The HDD Radio can support more folder, or playlist names. Long than 255 files on an MP3/WMA disc. When creating an MP3/WMA disc: file, folder, or playlist names, The HDD Radio does not support . Make sure the MP3/WMA files or a combination of a large are recorded on a CD−R or number of files, folders, playlists on a disc or USB storage CD−RW disc. or playlists can cause the player device. to be unable to play up to the . Do not mix standard audio and Root Directory maximum number of files, MP3/WMA files on one disc. folders, playlists, or sessions. The root directory of the CD-R or . Make sure the CD does not CD-RW is treated as a folder. If . Finalize the audio disc before have more than a maximum of the root directory has compressed burning it. Adding music to an 50 folders and playlists, and audio files, the directory displays existing disc can cause the disc 255 files to read and play. as F1 DISC. All files contained not to function. directly under the root directory are . Create a folder structure that Playlists can be selected by using accessed prior to any root directory makes it easy to find songs the previous and next folder folders. Playlists (Px) are always while driving. Organize songs by buttons, the SEEK arrows, or accessed after root folders or files. albums using one folder for each album. Each folder or album the \ FWD or s REV buttons. The HDD Radio displays the root should contain 18 songs or less. An MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW that directory of an MP3/WMA disc as was recorded using no file folders F1 MP3 and the root directory of a . Avoid subfolders. The system can also be played. If a CD-R or USB storage device as F1 USB. can support up to 8 subfolders CD-RW contains more than the deep. Keep the total number of maximum of 50 folders and folders to a minimum to reduce playlists, and 255 files, the player the complexity and confusion lets you access and navigate up to during playback. the maximum, but all items over the . Create playlists that have a .m3u maximum are not accessible. or .wpl extension; other file extensions may not work. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1)

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Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play File System and Naming If a root directory or a folder exists Tracks recorded to the CD-R or The song name that is contained in somewhere in the file structure CD-RW play in the following order: the ID3 tag displays. If the song that contains empty folders and name is not in the ID3 tag, the radio . Play begins from the first track no compressed files in them, the in the first folder and continues displays the file name without the player advances to the next folder sequentially through all tracks extension. in the file structure that contains in each folder. When the last Track names longer than compressed audio files. track of the last folder has 32 characters are shortened. No Folder played, play continues from the Parts of words on the last page of first track of the first playlist. text and the extension of the file When the CD contains only name are not displayed. compressed files, the files are ‐ Playlists can be changed by located under the root folder. The pressing the next and previous The HDD Radio will display file next and previous folder functions folder button. names with the extension. do not display on a CD that was . Play begins from the first track in Preprogrammed Playlists recorded without folders or playlists. the first playlist and continues The radio displays F1 DISC for the sequentially through all tracks Preprogrammed playlists that root directory. in each playlist. When the last were created using WinAmp™, track of the last playlist has MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ When the CD contains only playlists software can be accessed, however and compressed audio files, but no played, play continues from the first track of the first folder. they cannot be edited using the folders, all files are located under radio. These playlists are special the root folder. The folder down When play enters a new folder, the folders containing compressed and the folder up buttons search display does not automatically show audio song files. Playlists must have playlists (Px) first and then go to the new folder name unless the a file extension of PLS or M3U. the root folder. The radio displays folder mode has been chosen as F1 DISC for the root directory. the default display. The new track name displays. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (28,1)

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Playlists can be selected using the To use the seek buttons: Fast Forward and Rewind previous and next folder buttons. Press the © SEEK button to go to s REV (Fast Reverse): Press Tracks can be changed by pressing and hold to reverse playback quickly the seek buttons or turning the the start of the current track, if more than five seconds have played. within a track. Sound is heard at a tune knob. Songs are played reduced volume and the elapsed Press the SEEK button to go to sequentially; press s REV ¨ time of the track displays. Release or \ FWD to reverse or advance the next track. If © SEEK or ¨ SEEK to resume playing the track. is held, or pressed multiple times, through the playing song. \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press the player continues moving and hold to advance playback The HDD Radio does not support backward or forward through the quickly within a track. Sound is preprogrammed playlists. To create tracks on the disc. a playlist on the HDD radio from heard at a reduced volume and the songs recorded to the HDD, see To use the TUNE/TONE knob: elapsed time of the track displays. Hard Drive Device (HDD) on Turn the TUNE/TONE knob to Release to resume playing the page 7‑29. highlight the desired track, then track. Playing an MP3/WMA from a press the TUNE/TONE knob to Searching for MP3 Tracks select the track. Disc or a USB Storage Device Tracks can be searched for by using To use the softkeys below the the menu system. Selecting an MP3 Track folder tabs: To use the menu system: Tracks can be selected using the S Folder (Previous Folder): Press seek buttons, the TUNE/TONE the softkey under the Folder tab to 1. Press the MENU/SELECT knob knob, or the softkeys below the go to the first track in the previous to display the MP3 Menu. folder tabs on the infotainment folder. 2. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to display. Folder T (Next Folder): Press the highlight an option from the MP3 softkey under the Folder tab to go to Menu. The available options are: the first track in the next folder. . Playlists* . Tracks Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1)

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. Folders . Press the second softkey The last radio station that was on located under the display to go . Artists begins playing and a status bar to the middle section of the list. appears on the top of the display . Albums . Press the third softkey located when the recording process starts. . Song Titles under the display to go to the The status bar disappears when the process has ended. The recorded . AudioBook last section of the list. songs are now available. 3. Press the MENU/SELECT knob Playing Tracks in Random Order Copy Protected CD(s) to select the desired option. Press the softkey under the Shuffle *The HDD Radio does not support tab to play the tracks of the current Make sure the disc is not preprogrammed playlists. To create folder in random order. Press again copy-protected. The radio does a playlist on the HDD radio from to turn Shuffle off. Shuffle Off not copy a copy-protected CD to songs recorded to the HDD, see displays. the HDD. Hard Drive Device (HDD) on Deleting a Recorded Song or page 7‑29. Hard Drive Device (HDD) Category Quick Jump To use the HDD, tracks must be DEL (Delete): Press the DEL recorded from a CD, MP3 Disc, To scroll up or down the list of button to delete the track that is or USB device first. Artists, Albums, or Song Titles, currently playing or select a track press and hold the softkey located Recording from Audio Discs from one of the song lists. under the FWD or REV tab. To delete an entire category, select REC (Record): Press to start a category and press DEL. To jump to the beginning, middle, recording tracks from the disc while or last section of the list: it is playing. The radio has the . Press the first softkey located option to record the current track under the display to go to the playing or all tracks from the CD. beginning section of the list. Press the softkey under the desired record option. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (30,1)

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Stopping the Recording Audio CD Song, Artist, Album, Songs recorded with “NO INFO” While recording from the audio CD, and Genre Information to the HDD will be hard to sort, press the REC button to display the Radios with HDD contain a identify, and select. To make HDD stop recording option. Press the Gracenote® Database that the radio navigation easier, CDs with “NO softkey under this option to confirm uses to determine the song, artist, INFO” can first be converted to MP3 the selection. album, and genre information. The format with Tag information on a Gracenote Database allows the home computer and then recorded Ejecting a CD or Turning Off the radio to record an audio CD to the to the HDD from an MP3 disc or Vehicle While Recording HDD and store the content using USB device. If the CD is ejected or the vehicle song, artist, album, and genre Occasionally, the radio may find is turned off before the recording information. more than one match in the process has completed, tracks that Newly released audio CDs as well Gracenote Database for an audio have been completely recorded as some less common audio CDs CD that has been recorded. If this are stored to the HDD. Incomplete may not be found in the Gracenote happens, the radio will display tracks are discarded. Database stored on the HDD. “Multi‐Hit” for the name information when the songs are selected from Re-recording Audio CDs If these audio CDs contain CD-text, the radio will use the CD-text the HDD. With a “Muli‐Hit” song If a CD has already been recorded, information when recording the playing, press the button below the the radio system will not record content to the HDD. If an audio EDIT tab to bring up the list of the contents again. If a partially CD is not found in the Gracenote multiple names found in the recorded CD is selected for Database and it does not have Gracenote Database. Use the recording, only those songs which CD-text information, the radio will MENU/SELECT knob to highlight are not already on the HDD will be record the audio CD with all song, and select the correct name for the recorded. artist, album and genre names as “Multi‐Hit” recorded CD. “NO INFO.” Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1)

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The Gracenote Database stored on The last radio station that was on USB Host Support the HDD can be updated so that it begins playing and a status bar The USB connector uses the USB includes name information for more appears on the top of the display standards, 1.1 and 2.0. recently released audio CDs. See when the recording process starts. your dealer for more information on The status bar disappears when the USB Supported Devices Gracenote® Database updates for process has ended. The recorded . USB Flash Drives the HDD radio. songs are now available. . Portable USB Hard Drives Recording from MP3/WMA AAC and OGG Vorbis file types are Discs or USB not fully supported. These file types Playing from the Hard Drive may or may not play and may be Device REC (Record): Press to start shown without Tag information. recording tracks from a MP3/WMA Without Tag information available, HDD (Hard Drive Device): Press disc or a USB device (excluding these file types may be identified the HDD button to start playing iPods) while it is playing. The radio only by file name. tracks from the HDD. HDD displays has the option to record the current and playback resumes from where it track playing or all tracks from the AudioBooks from www.audible.com was last stopped. CD. Press the softkey under the can also be transferred to the HDD desired record option. using the record function. See “AudioBooks” later in this section for more information. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (32,1)

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HDD Playback Mode . Artists The infotainment system displays the current HDD playback mode. The . Albums following table shows the display mode options and what happens as the . Song Titles mode is displayed: . Genres Mode When Displayed . Recently Saved Shuffle System is randomly playing back all HDD content. . AudioBook System is playing back content by a selected artist in Artist 3. Press the MENU/SELECT knob alphabetical order. to select the desired option. System is playing back content from a selected album in Album Quick Jump track order. To scroll up or down the list of Genre System is playing back content in a selected genre in Artists, Albums, or Song Titles, alphabetical order. press and hold the softkey under Song System is playing back all songs in alphabetical order. the FWD or REV tab. Playlist System is playing back all songs from the selected To jump to the beginning, middle, playlist in the order they were added. or last section of the list: . AudioBook System is playing back AudioBook content. Press the first softkey located under the display to go to the beginning section of the list. HDD Menu 2. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to . Press the second softkey highlight an option from the HDD located under the display to go 1. Press the MENU/SELECT knob to the middle section of the list. to display the HDD Menu. Menu. The available options are: . Shuffle Songs . Press the third softkey located under the display to go to the . Playlist last section of the list. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1)

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Shuffle Songs HDD Categories Select the HDD Menu category to Select this option from the HDD The HDD category mode can be display the available items in each Menu to randomly play back HDD used to select a song by a particular individual category, then select an content. artist, album, or genre for playback. item from one of these submenus to As an example, the HDD Menu display a list of songs related to that Playlist displays a layout such as: menu item. Select a song to begin Select this option from the HDD playback of that song and to put the Menu to display all six favorite Artists (5) HDD in the playback mode. playlists, then select one of the Albums (6) Recently Saved six playlists to display a list of songs that have been added to that Song Titles (77) Select this option from the HDD Menu to display the last 50 songs favorite playlist. Select a song from Genres (3) the list to begin playback of that added since the vehicle was song and to put the HDD into the last turned on. The songs are The radio system displays the categorized into songs recorded Playlist mode. See “Saving HDD number of available items in each from CDs or USB devices. Favorites” later in this section for individual category as shown on the more information. sample display. For example, the AudioBook sample display shows there is The radio is able to play back content on the hard drive from AudioBook content downloaded five individual artists. from www.audible.com. This content can be transferred into the HDD by either burning it to a CD or copying it to a USB storage device and then recording it to the HDD. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (34,1)

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The audible.com® playback requires Favorites can be saved by pressing and holding the softkey under the activation of the vehicle as a player favorites selection. Store favorites according to the following table: for downloaded content. The radio Favorites system activates the audible.com Action on Press-and-Hold system when information is found Display Mode on either a CD inserted into the Adds currently playing track to the playlist Playlist CD/DVD player or a USB storage selected. device that is connected. The Saves the artist associated with the currently Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Artist is required in order to activate the playing track in the indicated favorites position. vehicle. Saves the album associated with the currently Album playing track in the indicated favorites position. Saving HDD Favorites Saves the genre associated with the currently Press the FAV button to change Genre between favorite modes during HDD playing track in the indicated favorites position. playback. The following favorite modes are supported: Configuring HDD Favorites Time-shifting — Pause and . Playlists Press the CONFIG button to display Rewind Live FM/AM and XM™ . Artists the radio configuration options. (if equipped) . Albums Press the softkey under the HDD The Radio with DVD Audio, HDD, tab to display the available favorite and USB has the ability to rewind . Genres modes. Press the softkey under the 60 minutes of FM/AM and XM favorite tab to set the available (if equipped) content. While listening favorite modes. Available favorite to the radio, the content from the modes are highlighted. current station is always being buffered to the HDD. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1)

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Press r / j (play/pause) to pause On AM/FM, press the REV or FWD If the vehicle is turned back on the radio. The radio display will button multiple times to rewind or within one hour, the radio will show the Time Shift buffer status fast forward. Each press will rewind automatically resume playback from bar. The status bar shows the or fast forward 30 seconds of the pause point. amount of content that is stored in content. On XM, press the REV or the buffer and the current pause FWD button multiple times to jump Auxiliary Devices point. to the previous or next song or commercial. The 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack and To resume playback from the USB port (if equipped), located the current pause point, When the radio station is in the center console bin, allow changed, the buffer is cleared press r / j again. The radio portable devices to connect to the and automatically restarted for the vehicle. This is not an audio output; will no longer be playing “live” radio. current station. You cannot rewind Instead, time shifted content is do not plug headphones into the the content from a previously tuned auxiliary input jack. being played from the buffer. When station. the radio is playing time shifted Set up auxiliary devices while the content from the buffer, a buffer Time shifting of AM/FM or XM is not vehicle is stopped. See Defensive status bar shows below the station available while recording or while Driving on page 9‑2 for more number on the left side of screen. other sources of playback are information on driver distraction. selected. Press and hold the REV or FWD When a device is first connected buttons to rewind or fast forward Pausing AM/FM or XM™ to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack through the time shift buffer. Hold (if equipped) with the Vehicle or the USB port (if equipped) the FWD until the end of the currently Turned Off infotainment system automatically recorded buffer to resume “live” If AM/FM or XM is paused before switches to that device. If an radio playback. With “live” radio the vehicle is turned off, the radio auxiliary device has already been playing, the radio display will no will continue to buffer the current connected, press the AUX or longer show the buffer bar below radio station for up to one hour. CD/AUX button. the station number. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (36,1)

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3.5 mm Jack USB Supported Devices Connecting an iPod Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to . USB Flash Drives To connect the iPod, connect one end of the special iPod connection the auxiliary input jack to use a . Portable USB Hard Drives portable audio player. cable to the iPod’s dock connector. . Fifth generation or later iPods* Connect the other end to both the Playback of an audio device that is USB port and the auxiliary input jack connected to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) . First, Second, or Third located in the center console. The jack can only be controlled using generation iPod nanos* USB port and the auxiliary input jack the controls on the device. . iPod classics* are located in the center console VOL/ O (Volume/Power): Turn *For proper operation, make bin. If the vehicle is on and the USB clockwise or counterclockwise to sure the iPod has the latest connection works, a GM logo may increase or decrease the volume of firmware from Apple®. The iPod appear on the iPod. The iPod's the portable player. Use the portable firmware can be updated using the music information will be shown on device to make additional volume latest iTunes application. See the radio’s display and the music adjustments. www.apple.com/itunes. begins playing through the vehicle's audio system. CD or CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Connecting a USB Storage Device Press to play a CD when a portable The iPod's battery charges while Connect the USB storage device to it is connected to the vehicle audio device is playing. Press again the USB port located in the center to start playing audio from the and if the ignition is turned to console. Some USB devices may ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. connected portable audio player. not be supported. If a portable audio player is not It can also be left connected to the connected, “No Aux Device” Playing an MP3/WMA from a USB vehicle after the vehicle is turned displays. Storage Device off. With the vehicle turned off, the iPod will automatically be powered USB Port See MP3 on page 7‑25 for more off and will not charge or draw information. The USB connector uses the USB power from the vehicle's battery. standards, 1.1 and 2.0. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1)

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A standard iPod USB cable, like To connect and control the iPod Phone the one that came with the iPod, using the radio controls, use the cannot be used to connect an iPod special iPod connection cable that to the vehicle. The special iPod came as standard equipment with Bluetooth connection cable that came the vehicle as part of the USB Vehicles with a Bluetooth® system equipped with the vehicle or that option. The special iPod connection can use a Bluetooth‐capable cell was made available from your cable can also be purchased or phone with a Hands‐Free Profile dealer must be used to command made available, from your dealer. to make and receive phone calls. and control an iPod. See your dealer for more The system can be used while Use a standard 3.5 mm (1/8 in) information. the ignition is in the ON/RUN or stereo cable to connect an older Use the Menu/Select knob to bring ACC/ACCESSORY position. The iPod model that is not supported, up the iPod Menu and select Songs, range of the Bluetooth system or if the special iPod connection Artists, Albums, Playlists and Audio can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). Not all cable is missing. Command and books to play from the iPod. phones support all functions, and control of the iPod using the not all phones are guaranteed to infotainment control buttons and Disconnecting an iPod work with the Bluetooth system. See knobs is not supported when only a To properly dismount the iPod www.gm.com/bluetooth for more 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable is used. USB device before disconnecting information on compatible phones. from the vehicle, press the softkey Commanding and Controlling under the EJECT tab on the an iPod infotainment display screen during An iPod™ can be controlled by iPod playback. using the radio buttons and knobs; the song information shows on the infotainment system's display. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (38,1)

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Voice Recognition How to Speak: Speak clearly in a Bluetooth Controls calm and natural voice. The Bluetooth system uses voice Use the buttons located on the recognition to interpret voice Audio System steering wheel to operate the commands to dial phone numbers in‐vehicle Bluetooth system. See and name tags. When using the in‐vehicle Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls (Audio) on system, sound comes through page 5‑3 for more information. For additional information say the vehicle's front audio system “Help” while you are in a voice speakers and over‐rides the audio b g (Push To Talk): Press to recognition menu. system. Use the audio system answer incoming calls, to confirm Noise: Keep interior noise levels to volume knob, during a call, to system information, and to start a minimum. The system may not change the volume level. The speech recognition. recognize voice commands if there adjusted volume level remains in c ª (Phone On Hook): Press is too much background noise. memory for later calls. To prevent to end a call, reject a call, or to missed calls, a minimum volume cancel an operation. When to Speak: A short tone level is used if the volume is turned sounds after the system responds down too low. For vehicles without a navigation indicating when it is waiting for a system, the system responds with voice command. Wait until the tone “Ready” followed by a tone. and then speak. For vehicles with a navigation system, the system responds with a tone. After the tone, say “Hands Free.” The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1)

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Pairing . Only one paired cell phone can 4. Start the pairing process on the be connected to the Bluetooth cell phone that you want to pair. A Bluetooth enabled cell phone ‐ system at a time. For help with this process, see must be paired to the in‐vehicle . your cell phone manufacturer's Bluetooth system first and then If multiple paired cell phones user guide. connected to the vehicle before it are within range of the system, can be used. See the cell phone the system connects to the 5. Locate the device named “Your manufacturer's user guide for first available paired cell phone Vehicle” in the list on the cell Bluetooth functions before pairing in the order that they were first phone. Follow the instructions the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone paired to the system. To link to on the cell phone to enter the is not connected, calls will be made a different paired phone, see PIN that was provided in Step 3. using OnStar® Hands‐Free Calling, “Connecting to a Different After the PIN is successfully if available. Refer to the OnStar Phone” later in this section. entered, the system prompts you Owner's Guide for more information. Pairing a Phone to provide a name for the paired cell phone. This name will be Pairing Information: 1. Press and hold b g for used to indicate which phones . Up to five cell phones can be two seconds. For vehicles are paired and connected to the paired to the Bluetooth system. with a navigation system say vehicle. See “Listing All Paired . The pairing process is disabled “Hands Free” after the tone. and Connected Phones” in this section for more information. when the vehicle is moving. 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to pair . Pairing only needs to be 3. Say Pair. The system responds “ ” additional phones. completed once, unless the with instructions and a four‐digit pairing information on the cell Personal Identification Number phone changes or the cell phone (PIN). The PIN will be used in is deleted from the system. Step 5. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (40,1)

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Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone 3. Say “Change phone.” Phones To connect to a different cell phone, . If another phone is found, 1. Press and hold b g for the Bluetooth system looks for the the response will be two seconds. For vehicles next available cell phone in the “ is now with a navigation system say order in which all the available cell connected.” phones were paired. Depending on “Hands Free” after the tone. . If another phone is not which cell phone you want to 2. Say “Bluetooth.” found, the original phone connect to, you may have to use remains connected. 3. Say “List.” this command several times. Storing and Deleting Phone Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press and hold b g for Numbers two seconds. For vehicles with a 1. Press and hold for b g navigation system say “Hands The system can store up to two seconds. For vehicles Free” after the tone. 30 phone numbers as name tags in with a navigation system say the Hands Free Directory that is 2. Say Bluetooth. “Hands Free” after the tone. “ ” shared between the Bluetooth and 2. Say “Bluetooth.” OnStar systems. 3. Say “Delete.” The system asks which phone to delete. 4. Say the name of the phone you want to delete. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1)

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The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say Command Usage “Verify” at any time. Store This command will store a phone number, 1. Press and hold for or a group of numbers as a name tag. b g two seconds. For vehicles Digit Store This command allows a phone number to with a navigation system say be stored as a name tag by entering the “Hands Free” after the tone. digits one at a time. 2. Say “Digit Store.” Delete This command is used to delete individual 3. Say each digit, one at a time, name tags. that you want to store. After Delete All Name Tags This command deletes all stored name tags each digit is entered, the system in the Hands Free Calling Directory and the repeats back the digit it heard OnStar Turn by Turn Destinations Directory. followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say “Store,” and then follow the Using the “Store” Command follow the directions given by the directions given by the system to system to save a name tag for save a name tag for this number. 1. Press and hold b g for this number. two seconds. For vehicles Using the “Delete” Command Using the Digit Store Command with a navigation system say “ ” 1. Press and hold b g for “Hands Free” after the tone. If an unwanted number is two seconds. For vehicles 2. Say “Store.” recognized by the system, say with a navigation system say “Clear” at any time to clear the “Hands Free” after the tone. 3. Say the phone number or group last number. of numbers you want to store all 2. Say “Delete.” at once with no pauses, then 3. Say the name tag you want to delete. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (42,1)

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Using the “Delete All Name Tags” Making a Call Command Calls can be made using the following commands. This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands Free Command Usage Calling Directory and the OnStar Dial or Call The dial or call command can be used Turn by Turn Destinations Directory. interchangeably to dial a phone number or To delete all name tags: a stored name tag. 1. Press and hold b g for Digit Dial This command allows a phone number to two seconds. For vehicles be dialed by entering the digits one at with a navigation system say a time. “Hands Free” after the tone. Re‐dial This command is used to dial the last 2. Say “Delete all name tags.” number used on the cell phone. Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all the Using the “Dial” or “Call” Once connected, the person called stored numbers and name tags. Command will be heard through the audio speakers. Using the “List” Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. For vehicles Using the “Digit Dial” Command 1. Press and hold b g for with a navigation system say The digit dial command allows a two seconds. For vehicles “Hands Free” after the tone. phone number to be dialed by with a navigation system say entering the digits one at a time. Hands Free after the tone. 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” “ ” After each digit is entered, the 2. Say “Directory.” 3. Say the entire number without system repeats back the digit it pausing or say the name tag. 3. Say “Hands Free Calling.” heard followed by a tone. 4. Say “List.” Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1)

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If an unwanted number is Using the “Re‐dial” Command Call Waiting recognized by the system, say Call waiting must be supported on Clear at any time to clear the last 1. Press and hold b g for “ ” the Bluetooth phone and enabled by number. two seconds. For vehicles with a navigation system say the wireless service carrier to work. To hear all of the numbers “Hands Free” after the tone. recognized by the system, say . Press b g to answer an “Verify” at any time. 2. After the tone, say “Re‐dial.” incoming call when another Once connected, the person called call is active. The original call is 1. Press and hold for b g will be heard through the audio placed on hold. two seconds. For vehicles speakers. with a navigation system say . Press b g again to return to the “Hands Free” after the tone. Receiving a Call original call. 2. Say “Digit Dial.” When an incoming call is received, . To ignore the incoming call, the audio system mutes and a ring continue with the original call 3. Say each digit, one at a time, with no action. that you want to dial. After tone is heard in the vehicle. each digit is entered, the system . Press b g to answer the call. . Press c ª to disconnect the repeats back the digit it heard current call and switch to the call followed by a tone. After the . Press c ª to ignore a call. on hold. last digit has been entered, say “Dial.” Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (44,1)

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Three‐Way Calling Muting a Call To Transfer Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone Three‐Way Calling must be During a call, all sounds from inside supported on the Bluetooth the vehicle can be muted so that the 1. Press b g. phone and enabled by the person on the other end of the call wireless service carrier to work. cannot hear them. 2. Say “Transfer Call.” To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth 1. While on a call press . To mute a call, press and then b g b g System from a Cell Phone say “Mute Call.” 2. Say “Three‐way call.” During a call with the audio on 3. Use the dial or call command to To cancel mute, press b g and the cell phone, press b g for dial the number of the third party then say “Un‐mute Call.” two seconds. For vehicles with a to call. Transferring a Call navigation system say “Hands Free” 4. Once the call is connected, after the tone. The audio transfers Audio can be transferred between to the vehicle. If the audio does not press b g to link all the callers the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system and together. transfer to the vehicle, use the audio the cell phone. transfer feature on the cell phone. Ending a Call The cell phone must be paired See your cell phone manufacturer's and connected with the Bluetooth user guide for more information. Press c ª to end a call. system before a call can be transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes after the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1)

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Voice Pass‐Thru Dual Tone Multi‐Frequency Other Information Voice Pass‐Thru allows access to (DTMF) Tones The Bluetooth® word mark and the voice recognition commands on The Bluetooth system can send logos are owned by the Bluetooth® the cell phone. See the cell phone numbers and the numbers stored SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks manufacturer's user guide to see if as name tags during a call. You by General Motors is under license. the cell phone supports this feature. can use this feature when calling Other trademarks and trade names This feature can be used to verbally a menu‐driven phone system. are those of their respective owners. access contacts stored in the cell Account numbers can also be See Radio Frequency Statement on phone. stored for use. page 13‑18 for Federal 1. Press and hold b g for 1. Press b g. Communications Commission (FCC) two seconds. rules and Industry Canada 2. Say “Dial.” Standards. 2. Say Bluetooth. “ ” 3. Say the number or name tag 3. Say “Voice.” The system to send. responds with “OK, accessing .” Clearing the System . The cell phone's normal Unless information is deleted out of prompt messages will the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system, it go through their cycle will be retained indefinitely. This according to the phone's includes all saved name tags in operating instructions. the phone book and phone pairing information. For information on how to delete this information, see the previous sections on “Deleting a Paired Phone” and “Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers.” Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (46,1)

7-46 Infotainment System

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Climate Controls 8-1

Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Dual Automatic Climate Control this system. System ...... 8-1 Air Vents Air Vents ...... 8-6 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...... 8-7

A. Display F. Defrost B. Fan G. Air Delivery Mode C. Power H. Temperature and Heated/ D. AUTO Ventilated Seat E. PASS (Passenger Climate I. Air Conditioning Control) J. Recirculation Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

8-2 Climate Controls

K. Outside Air To avoid blowing cold air in Q / R (Temperature Control): L. Rear Window Defogger cold weather, the system delays The temperature can be adjusted turning on the fan until warm air separately for the driver and the Automatic Operation is available. The system starts passenger. Press to increase or AUTO (Automatic): The system out blowing air at the floor, decrease the automatic temperature automatically controls fan speed, air but can automatically change settings. delivery, and air conditioning in modes as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen PASS (Passenger Climate order to heat or cool the vehicle to Control): Press to set a different the desired temperature. When the temperature setting. The length of time needed for warm up temperature for the passenger. indicator light is on, the system is in Then adjust the passenger full automatic operation. If the air depends on the outside temperature and the length temperature buttons to a delivery mode or fan setting is comfortable setting. manually adjusted, the auto of time that has elapsed since indicator turns off and displays the vehicle was last driven. Pressing the PASS button again will show the selected settings. 3. Wait for the system to regulate. automatically sets the passenger's temperature to the driver's setting. 1. Press the AUTO button. This may take from 10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust the Turning the passenger's 2. Adjust the temperature to a temperature, if necessary. temperature display off does comfortable setting between not shut the passenger's climate 21°C (70°F) and 27°C (80°F). English can be changed to metric units through the Driver control system off. Choosing the coldest or warmest Information Center (DIC). See temperature setting will not Driver Information Center (DIC) on cause the system to heat or page 5‑27. cool any faster. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

Climate Controls 8-3

Manual Operation HG (Air Delivery Mode Control): - (Defog): This mode clears the O (Power): Press to turn the Press the buttons to change the windows of fog or moisture. Air is climate control system on or off. direction of the airflow. The current directed to the windshield, floor, When the climate control system is mode appears in the display screen. and side window outlets. When turned off the air inlet defaults to Changing the mode cancels the this mode is selected, the system outside air. automatic air delivery. Press AUTO turns off recirculation and runs the to return to automatic operation. air-conditioning compressor unless DC (Fan Control): Press the The outboard air outlets always the outside temperature is at or buttons to increase or decrease the below freezing. If recirculation is fan speed. Pressing either button receive some airflow in every mode, except defrost. selected while in defog mode, it is cancels automatic fan control. cancelled after 10 minutes. Press AUTO to return to automatic To change the current mode, select operation. The blower may reduce one of the following: 0 (Defrost): This mode clears ® during an Onstar session to limit Y the windshield of fog or frost background noise. (Vent): Air is directed to the more quickly. Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. windshield, with some air directed If the airflow seems low when the \ (Bi-Level): Air is divided to the side windows. In this mode, fan speed is at the highest setting, the system automatically turns the passenger compartment air between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. In off recirculation and runs the filter might need to be replaced. For air-conditioning compressor, unless more information, see Passenger automatic operation, cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and the outside temperature is at or Compartment Air Filter on page 8‑7 below freezing. and Scheduled Maintenance on warmer air to the floor outlets. page 11‑2. [ (Floor): Air is directed to the This mode can also cause the fan floor outlets, with some air directed speed and air temperature to to the windshield and outboard increase. outlets. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

8-4 Climate Controls

# (Air Conditioning): Press to Using recirculation for long periods The rear window defogger stays on turn the air conditioning system on of time could cause the air inside for about 15 minutes, before turning or off and override the automatic the vehicle to become too dry off if the vehicle is moving at a system. When in AUTO, the air or stuffy. To prevent this from slower speed. At higher speeds, the conditioning compressor comes on happening, after the air in the rear window defogger may stay on automatically, as needed. vehicle has cooled, select outside continuously. With each additional air or press the auto button. press, the defogger runs for about The air conditioning system 10 minutes. The defogger can also removes moisture from the air, so F (Outside Air): Press to turn on the outside air. An indicator light be turned off by turning off the water might drip under the vehicle engine. while idling or after turning off the turns on. The outside air mode pulls engine. This is normal. fresh air from outside the vehicle. The heated outside rearview mirrors M Outside air is always selected in turn on when the rear window (Recirculation): Press to turn defrost mode to prevent fogging. defogger button is on and helps to on recirculation. An indicator light clear fog or frost from the surface of comes on. Air is recirculated inside Rear Window Defogger the mirrors. See Heated Mirrors on the vehicle. It helps to quickly cool The rear window defogger uses a page 2‑29. the air inside the vehicle or prevent warming grid to remove fog or frost outside air and odors from entering. Notice: Do not try to clear frost from the rear window. It only works or other material from the inside Press the AUTO button to have the when the ignition is in ON/RUN. system select the best air delivery of the front windshield and rear mode for the temperature setting. = (Rear Window Defogger): window with a razor blade or Press to turn the rear window anything else that is sharp. This Recirculation is not available in the defogger on or off. may damage the rear window defrost mode and automatically defogger grid and affect your turns off 10 minutes after defog is radio's ability to pick up stations selected. This helps to limit window clearly. The repairs wouldn't be fogging in the vehicle. covered by your warranty. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

Climate Controls 8-5

z / { (Heated and Ventilated Sensors Seats): Press to heat or ventilate the seat. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑12. Remote Start Climate Control Operation: For vehicles with remote vehicle start, the climate control system automatically heats and cools the vehicle based on the temperature inside and outside of the vehicle. The climate control displays will be blank. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑12. The interior temperature sensor, located on the instrument panel In cold weather the windshield The solar sensor located on to the right of the steering wheel, defroster and/or rear window the instrument panel, near the measures the temperature of the air defogger automatically turn on. windshield, monitors the solar heat. inside the vehicle. If the vehicle has heated seats, they will also turn on. The climate control system uses the information from these sensors to When the ignition is turned to adjust the fan speed and the air ON/RUN, the climate control system delivery, in order to maintain the returns to the settings used before selected temperature. The system the vehicle was last turned off. may also supply cooler air to the The heated seats will turn off, side of the vehicle facing the sun. if equipped. The recirculation mode will also be activated, as necessary. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

8-6 Climate Controls

Do not cover the sensors or the Under certain conditions, the air Air Vents automatic climate control system will quality sensor will not activate not work properly. recirculation, such as during cold Use the air outlets located in the weather or with odors, like skunk. To center and on the side of the Air Quality Sensor limit odors manually, press M until instrument panel to direct the For vehicles with an air quality the condition has passed. airflow. Use the thumbwheels near sensor, the climate control system the air outlets to open or close off adjusts to limit some exhaust fumes The air quality sensor system the airflow. from being pulled inside your does not protect against carbon Operation Tips vehicle. monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. See Engine Exhaust . Clear away any ice, snow, Press the AUTO button on the on page 9‑25. or leaves from air inlets at the climate control to activate the air base of the windshield that could quality sensor. The recirculation block the flow of air into the indicator light comes on when poor vehicle. quality air is detected. The air quality sensor will not maintain . Keep the path under the front recirculation for an extended period seats clear of objects to help to prevent the air inside the vehicle circulate the air inside of the from becoming too dry or stuffy. vehicle more effectively. . Use of non‐GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the performance of the system. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

Climate Controls 8-7

Maintenance To replace the passenger compartment air filter: Passenger Compartment 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with Air Filter the engine off. 2. Turn on the windshield wipers The passenger compartment air and turn the ignition off again filter traps most of the dust and when the wipers are straight up pollen from the air entering the on the windshield. vehicle. The filter will need to be changed periodically. See This allows access to the Maintenance Replacement Parts on leaf screen. The passenger page 11‑9. compartment air filter is located under the screen. Using the climate control system The passenger compartment air without the passenger air filter filter is located under the hood 3. Open the hood to access installed could let water or other below the windshield wiper arm the engine compartment. See debris enter the system. This could and the screen on the passenger Hood on page 10‑5 for more cause a water leak or noises. Make side of the vehicle. See Engine information. Compartment Overview on sure a new air filter is installed after 4. Remove the three screws that page 10 6 for more information removing the old one. ‑ hold the screen in place and on location. lift off the screen by lifting and sliding it toward the center of the vehicle. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

8-8 Climate Controls

5. Pull out on the two tabs located on each end of the filter cover. 6. Lift the filter cover off by pulling it straight up. 7. Remove the old filter and insert a new one. See Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11‑9 for the correct part number for the filter. 8. Reverse Steps 1 through 6 to reinstall the cover. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

Driving and Operating 9-1

Starting the Engine ...... 9-19 Brakes Driving and Retained Accessory Antilock Brake Operating Power (RAP) ...... 9-22 System (ABS) ...... 9-33 Engine Coolant Heater ...... 9-22 Parking Brake (Manual) ...... 9-34 Shifting Into Park ...... 9-23 Parking Brake (Electric) ...... 9-35 Driving Information Shifting Out of Park ...... 9-24 Brake Assist Defensive Driving ...... 9-2 Parking (Manual (Except CTS-V) ...... 9-37 Transmission) ...... 9-24 Drunk Driving ...... 9-2 Ride Control Systems Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 Parking Over Things That Burn ...... 9-25 Traction Control Braking ...... 9-3 System (TCS) ...... 9-38 Steering ...... 9-4 ® Engine Exhaust StabiliTrak System ...... 9-39 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-6 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-25 Competitive Driving Mode . . . 9-39 Loss of Control ...... 9-6 Running the Vehicle While Magnetic Ride Control ...... 9-40 Competitive Driving ...... 9-7 Parked ...... 9-26 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...... 9-40 Driving on Wet Roads ...... 9-7 Highway Hypnosis ...... 9-8 Automatic Transmission Cruise Control Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-8 Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-26 Cruise Control ...... 9-41 Winter Driving ...... 9-9 Manual Mode ...... 9-29 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 9-11 Object Detection Systems Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-11 Manual Transmission Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 9-43 Manual Transmission ...... 9-31 Rear Vision Starting and Operating Camera (RVC) ...... 9-44 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-16 Drive Systems Ignition Positions (Key All-Wheel Drive ...... 9-33 Access) ...... 9-17 Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) ...... 9-18 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

9-2 Driving and Operating

Fuel Driving Information Fuel ...... 9-47 WARNING (Continued) Recommended Fuel ...... 9-48 Driver distraction can cause Gasoline Specifications Defensive Driving collisions resulting in injury or (U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . 9-48 Defensive driving means always “ possible death. These simple California Fuel expect the unexpected.” The first Requirements ...... 9-48 step in driving defensively is to wear defensive driving techniques Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-49 the safety belt. See Safety Belts on could save your life. Fuel Additives ...... 9-49 page 3‑14. Filling the Tank ...... 9-50 Drunk Driving Filling a Portable Fuel { WARNING Container ...... 9-52 { WARNING Towing Assume that other road users General Towing (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other Drinking and then driving is Information ...... 9-52 drivers) are going to be careless very dangerous. Your reflexes, Driving Characteristics and and make mistakes. Anticipate perceptions, attentiveness, and Towing Tips ...... 9-53 what they might do and be ready. judgment can be affected by Trailer Towing In addition: even a small amount of alcohol. (Except CTS-V and . Allow enough following You can have a serious — or Coupe) ...... 9-57 distance between you and even fatal — collision if you drive Trailer Towing the driver in front of you. after drinking. Do not drink and (CTS-V and Coupe) ...... 9-58 Towing Equipment ...... 9-58 . Focus on the task of driving. drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a (Continued) Conversions and Add-Ons cab; or if you are with a group, Add-On Electrical designate a driver who will not Equipment ...... 9-59 drink. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

Driving and Operating 9-3

Death and injury associated with Medical research shows that Braking drinking and driving is a global alcohol in a person's system tragedy. can make crash injuries worse, See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑22. Alcohol affects four things that especially injuries to the brain, anyone needs to drive a vehicle: spinal cord, or heart. This means Braking action involves perception judgment, muscular coordination, that when anyone who has been time and reaction time. Deciding to vision, and attentiveness. drinking — driver or passenger — is push the brake pedal is perception in a crash, that person's chance of time. Actually doing it is Police records show that being killed or permanently disabled reaction time. almost 40 percent of all motor is higher than if the person had not vehicle-related deaths involve been drinking. Average reaction time is about alcohol. In most cases, these three‐fourths of a second. But deaths are the result of someone Control of a Vehicle that is only an average. It might be who was drinking and driving. less with one driver and as long as In recent years, more than The following three systems two or three seconds or more with 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related help to control the vehicle while another. Age, physical condition, deaths have been associated with driving — brakes, steering, and alertness, coordination, and the use of alcohol, with about accelerator. At times, as when eyesight all play a part. So do 250,000 people injured. driving on snow or ice, it is easy to alcohol, drugs, and frustration. ask more of those control systems But even in three‐fourths of For persons under 21, it is against than the tires and road can provide. a second, a vehicle moving at the law in every U.S. state to drink Meaning, you can lose control of 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m alcohol. There are good medical, the vehicle. See Traction Control (66 ft). That could be a lot of psychological, and developmental System (TCS) on page 9‑38. distance in an emergency, so reasons for these laws. keeping enough space between Adding non dealer accessories can ‐ the vehicle and others is important. The obvious way to eliminate the affect vehicle performance. See leading highway safety problem is Accessories and Modifications on for people never to drink alcohol page 10‑3. and then drive. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

9-4 Driving and Operating

And, of course, actual stopping If the engine ever stops while the Speed Variable Assist Steering distances vary greatly with the vehicle is being driven, brake The vehicle has a steering system surface of the road, whether it is normally but do not pump the that varies the amount of effort pavement or gravel; the condition brakes. If the brakes are pumped, required to steer the vehicle in of the road, whether it is wet, dry, the pedal could get harder to push relation to the speed of the vehicle. or icy; tire tread; the condition of the down. If the engine stops, there will brakes; the weight of the vehicle; still be some power brake assist but The amount of steering effort and the amount of brake force it will be used when the brake is required is less at slower speeds applied. applied. Once the power assist is to make the vehicle more maneuverable and easier to park. Avoid needless heavy used up, it can take longer to stop At faster speeds, the steering effort braking. Some people drive in and the brake pedal will be harder increases to provide a sport-like spurts heavy acceleration to push. — feel to the steering. This provides followed by heavy braking rather Adding non dealer accessories can — ‐ maximum control and stability. than keeping pace with traffic. This affect vehicle performance. See is a mistake. The brakes might not Accessories and Modifications on If the vehicle seems harder to steer have time to cool between hard page 10‑3. than normal when parking or driving stops. The brakes will wear out slowly, there may be a problem with much faster with a lot of heavy Steering the system. You will still have power braking. Keeping pace with the steering, but steering will be stiffer traffic and allowing realistic Power Steering than normal at slow speeds. See following distances eliminates If power steering assist is lost your dealer for service. a lot of unnecessary braking. That because the engine stops or the means better braking and longer power steering system is not brake life. functioning, the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

Driving and Operating 9-5

Steering Tips Steering in Emergencies It is important to take curves at a There are times when steering can reasonable speed. be more effective than braking. For Traction in a curve depends on the example, you come over a hill and condition of the tires and the road find a truck stopped in your lane, surface, the angle at which the or a car suddenly pulls out from curve is banked, and vehicle speed. nowhere, or a child darts out from While in a curve, speed is the between parked cars and stops right one factor that can be controlled. in front of you. These problems can be avoided by braking — if you can If there is a need to reduce speed, stop in time. But sometimes you do it before entering the curve, while cannot stop in time because there the front wheels are straight. is no room. That is the time for An emergency like this requires Try to adjust the speed so you can evasive action — steering around close attention and a quick decision. drive through the curve. Maintain a the problem. If holding the steering wheel at the reasonable, steady speed. Wait to The vehicle can perform very recommended 9 and 3 o'clock accelerate until out of the curve, well in emergencies like these. positions, it can be turned a full and then accelerate gently into the First apply the brakes. See Braking 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have straightaway. on page 9‑3. It is better to remove as much speed as possible from to act fast, steer quickly, and just as a collision. Then steer around quickly straighten the wheel once the problem, to the left or right you have avoided the object. depending on the space available. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

9-6 Driving and Operating

Off-Road Recovery pavement edge. Then turn the The three types of skids steering wheel to go straight down correspond to the vehicle's The vehicle's right wheels can drop the roadway. three control systems. In the off the edge of a road onto the braking skid, the wheels are not shoulder while driving. Loss of Control rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering Let us review what driving experts in a curve causes tires to slip and say about what happens when the lose cornering force. And in the three control systems — brakes, acceleration skid, too much throttle steering, and acceleration — do not causes the driving wheels to spin. have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver If the vehicle starts to slide, ease has asked. your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you In any emergency, do not give up. want the vehicle to go. If you start Keep trying to steer and constantly steering quickly enough, the vehicle seek an escape route or area of may straighten out. Always be ready less danger. for a second skid if it occurs. Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when If the level of the shoulder is only water, snow, ice, gravel, or other slightly below the pavement, In a skid, a driver can lose control of material is on the road. For safety, recovery should be fairly easy. the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid slow down and adjust your driving to Ease off the accelerator and then, most skids by taking reasonable these conditions. It is important to if there is nothing in the way, steer care suited to existing conditions, slow down on slippery surfaces so that the vehicle straddles the and by not overdriving those because stopping distance is longer edge of the pavement. Turn the conditions. But skids are always and vehicle control more limited. steering wheel 8 to 13 cm possible. (3 to 5 in), about one-eighth turn, until the right front tire contacts the Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

Driving and Operating 9-7

While driving on a surface with Be sure to check the oil level Always drive slower in these types reduced traction, try to avoid often during competitive driving of driving conditions and avoid sudden steering, acceleration, and keep the level at or near the driving through large puddles and or braking, including reducing upper mark that shows the proper deep‐standing or flowing water. vehicle speed by shifting to a lower operating range on the engine oil gear. Any sudden changes could dipstick. For information on how { WARNING cause the tires to slide. You might to add oil, see Engine Oil on not realize the surface is slippery page 10‑10. Wet brakes can cause crashes. until the vehicle is skidding. Learn to CTS‐V Only: For competitive They might not work as well in recognize warning clues — such as driving, it is recommended that a quick stop and could cause enough water, ice, or packed snow the brake fluid be replaced with a pulling to one side. You could on the road to make a mirrored high performance brake fluid that lose control of the vehicle. surface — and slow down when has a dry boiling point greater than you have any doubt. After driving through a large 279°C (534°F). After conversion to puddle of water or a car/vehicle Remember: Antilock brakes help the high performance brake fluid, wash, lightly apply the brake avoid only the braking skid. follow the brake fluid service pedal until the brakes work recommendations outlined by the normally. Competitive Driving fluid manufacturer. Do not use silicone or DOT‐5 brake fluids. Flowing or rushing water creates Competitive driving may affect the strong forces. Driving through vehicle warranty. See the warranty flowing water could cause the book before using the vehicle for Driving on Wet Roads vehicle to be carried away. If this competitive driving. Rain and wet roads can reduce happens, you and other vehicle Notice: If you use your vehicle vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. occupants could drown. Do not for competitive driving, the ignore police warnings and be engine may use more oil than it very cautious about trying to drive would with normal use. Low oil through flowing water. levels can damage the engine. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

9-8 Driving and Operating

Hydroplaning . Keep the windshield washer fluid Hill and Mountain Roads reservoir filled. Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Driving on steep hills or through . Have good tires with proper can build up under the vehicle's mountains is different than driving tread depth. See Tires on tires so they actually ride on the on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for page 10 64. water. This can happen if the road ‑ driving in these conditions include: is wet enough and you are going . Turn off cruise control. fast enough. When the vehicle is . Keep the vehicle serviced and in hydroplaning, it has little or no Highway Hypnosis good shape. contact with the road. . Check all fluid levels and brakes, Always be alert and pay attention There is no hard and fast rule about tires, cooling system, and to your surroundings while driving. transmission. hydroplaning. The best advice is to If you become tired or sleepy, find slow down when the road is wet. a safe place to park the vehicle . Shift to a lower gear when going down steep or long hills. Other Rainy Weather Tips and rest. Other driving tips include: Besides slowing down, other wet { WARNING weather driving tips include: . Keep the vehicle well ventilated. If you do not shift down, the . Allow extra following distance. . Keep interior temperature cool. brakes could get so hot that they . Pass with caution. . Keep your eyes moving — scan would not work well. You would . Keep windshield wiping the road ahead and to the sides. then have poor braking or even equipment in good shape. . Check the rearview mirror and none going down a hill. You could vehicle instruments often. crash. Shift down to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)

Driving and Operating 9-9

. Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. { WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive roads, long grades, passing or wheels will spin and polish the Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) no-passing zones) and take surface under the tires even more. or with the ignition off is appropriate action. dangerous. The brakes will have The Antilock Brake System (ABS) to do all the work of slowing down Winter Driving on page 9‑33 improves vehicle and they could get so hot that stability during hard stops on they would not work well. You Driving on Snow or Ice slippery roads, but apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement. would then have poor braking or Drive carefully when there is snow even none going down a hill. You or ice between the tires and the Allow greater following distance on could crash. Always have the road, creating less traction or grip. any slippery road and watch for engine running and the vehicle in Wet ice can occur at about 0°C slippery spots. Icy patches can gear when going downhill. (32°F) when freezing rain begins to occur on otherwise clear roads in fall, resulting in even less traction. shaded areas. The surface of a Avoid driving on wet ice or in curve or an overpass can remain . Stay in your own lane. Do not freezing rain until roads can be icy when the surrounding roads swing wide or cut across the treated with salt or sand. are clear. Avoid sudden steering center of the road. Drive at maneuvers and braking while speeds that let you stay in your Drive with caution, whatever the on ice. own lane. condition. Accelerate gently so traction is not lost. Accelerating too Turn off cruise control, if equipped, . Top of hills: Be quickly causes the wheels to spin on slippery surfaces. alert something could — and makes the surface under the be in your lane (stalled car, Blizzard Conditions tires slick, so there is even less accident). traction. Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)

9-10 Driving and Operating

If possible, use the Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada) on WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) page 13‑7 or Roadside Service If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about (Mexico) on page 13‑9. To get help and keep everyone in the . Clear away snow from around carbon monoxide, see Engine vehicle safe: the base of your vehicle, Exhaust on page 9‑25. . Turn on the hazard warning especially any that is blocking Snow can trap exhaust gases flashers. the exhaust pipe. under your vehicle. This can . cause deadly CO (Carbon . Tie a red cloth to an outside Check again from time to Monoxide) gas to get inside. CO mirror. time to be sure snow does not collect there. could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so { WARNING . Open a window about 5 cm (2 in) on the side of the you might not know it is in your Snow can trap engine exhaust vehicle that is away from the vehicle. Clear away snow from under the vehicle. This may wind to bring in fresh air. around the base of your vehicle, cause exhaust gases to get especially any that is blocking the . Fully open the air outlets exhaust. inside. Engine exhaust contains on or under the instrument Carbon Monoxide (CO) which panel. cannot be seen or smelled. It can Run the engine for short periods . Adjust the climate control cause unconsciousness and even only as needed to keep warm, but system to a setting that death. be careful. circulates the air inside the (Continued) vehicle and set the fan speed To save fuel, run the engine for to the highest setting. See only short periods as needed to Climate Control System in the warm the vehicle and then shut the Index. engine off and close the window (Continued) most of the way to save heat. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)

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Repeat this until help arrives wheels stop spinning before shifting but only when you feel really { WARNING gears. Release the accelerator uncomfortable from the cold. pedal while shifting, and press Moving about to keep warm If the vehicle's tires spin at high lightly on the accelerator pedal also helps. speed, they can explode, and you when the transmission is in gear. or others could be injured. The Slowly spinning the wheels in the If it takes some time for help to vehicle can overheat, causing an arrive, now and then when you run forward and reverse directions engine compartment fire or other causes a rocking motion that could the engine, push the accelerator damage. Spin the wheels as little pedal slightly so the engine runs free the vehicle. If that does not get as possible and avoid going faster than the idle speed. This the vehicle out after a few tries, it above 55 km/h (35 mph). keeps the battery charged to restart might need to be towed out. If the the vehicle and to signal for help vehicle does need to be towed out, see Towing the Vehicle on with the headlamps. Do this as little For information about using tire page 10 111. as possible to save fuel. chains on the vehicle, see Tire ‑ Chains on page 10‑86. Vehicle Load Limits If the Vehicle is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get Slowly and cautiously spin the it Out It is very important to know how wheels to free the vehicle when much weight the vehicle can stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. Turn the steering wheel left and carry. This weight is called the right to clear the area around the vehicle capacity weight and If stuck too severely for the traction front wheels. Turn off any traction includes the weight of all system to free the vehicle, turn the system. Shift back and forth traction system off and use the between R (Reverse) and a forward occupants, cargo and all rocking method. gear, or with a manual transmission, nonfactory‐installed options. between 1 (First) or 2 (Second) and R (Reverse), spinning the wheels as little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)

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Two labels on the vehicle Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum show how much weight it may Label vehicle capacity weight (B) in properly carry, the Tire and kilograms and pounds. Loading Information label and The Tire and Loading the Certification label. Information label also shows the tire size of the original { WARNING equipment tires (C) and the Do not load the vehicle any recommended cold tire inflation heavier than the Gross pressures (D). For more Vehicle Weight Rating information on tires and inflation (GVWR), or either the see Tires on page 10‑64 and maximum front or rear Gross Tire Pressure on page 10‑72. Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). There is also important loading This can cause systems to Label Example information on the Certification break and change the way the A vehicle specific Tire and label. It tells you the Gross vehicle handles. This could Loading Information label is Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) cause loss of control and a attached to the vehicle's center and the Gross Axle Weight crash. Overloading can also pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's Rating (GAWR) for the front and shorten the life of the vehicle. door open, you will find the label rear axle. See “Certification attached near the door lock Label” later in this section. post. The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)

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Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity Load Limit is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 1. Locate the statement (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). “The combined weight of 5. Determine the combined occupants and cargo should weight of luggage and cargo never exceed XXX kg or being loaded on the vehicle. XXX lbs” on your vehicle's That weight may not safely placard. exceed the available cargo 2. Determine the combined and luggage load capacity weight of the driver and calculated in Step 4. passengers that will be riding 6. If your vehicle will be towing Example 1 in your vehicle. a trailer, the load from your A. Vehicle Capacity Weight 3. Subtract the combined trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this for Example 1 = 453 kg weight of the driver and (1,000 lbs). passengers from XXX kg or manual to determine how this XXX lbs. reduces the available cargo B. Subtract Occupant Weight and luggage load capacity of @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 4. The resulting figure equals your vehicle. 136 kg (300 lbs). the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. See Trailer Towing (Except C. Available Occupant and CTS-V) on page 9 57 or Trailer For example, if the “XXX” ‑ Cargo Weight = 317 kg amount equals 1400 lbs and Towing (CTS-V) on page 9‑58 (700 lbs). there will be five 150 lb for important information on passengers in your vehicle, towing a trailer, towing safety the amount of available cargo rules and trailering tips. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)

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seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label

Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). B. Subtract Occupant Weight B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = Label Example 340 kg (750 lbs). 453 kg (1,000 lbs). A vehicle specific Certification C. Available Cargo Weight = C. Available Cargo Weight = label is attached to either the 113 kg (250 lbs). 0 kg (0 lbs). driver's door edge or the lower Refer to the vehicle's Tire and center pillar on the driver's side Loading Information label for of the vehicle. The label tells specific information about the the gross weight capacity of vehicle's capacity weight and the vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)

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The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) fuel, and cargo. Never exceed cause loss of control and a . Never stack heavier the GVWR for the vehicle, or crash. Overloading can also things, like suitcases, the Gross Axle Weight Rating shorten the life of the vehicle. inside the vehicle so that (GAWR) for either the front or some of them are above rear axle. the tops of the seats. If the vehicle is carrying a heavy { WARNING . Do not leave an load, it should be spread out. unsecured child restraint See “Steps for Determining Things inside the vehicle can in the vehicle. Correct Load Limit” earlier in this strike and injure people in a section. sudden stop or turn, or in a . Secure loose items in the crash. vehicle. { . WARNING . Put things in the cargo Do not leave a seat folded down unless needed. Do not load the vehicle any area of the vehicle. In the heavier than the Gross cargo area, put them as Vehicle Weight Rating far forward as possible. (GVWR), or either the Try to spread the weight maximum front or rear Gross evenly. Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). (Continued) This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles. This could (Continued) Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)

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. Avoid downshifting to brake or . Check engine oil with every Starting and slow the vehicle when the refueling and add if necessary. Operating engine speed will exceed Oil and fuel consumption may be 4000 rpm. higher than normal during the first 2 414 km (1,500 miles). New Vehicle Break-In . Do not let the engine labor. Never lug the engine in high . To break in new tires, drive Follow these recommended gear at low speeds. With a at moderate speeds and guidelines during the manual transmission, shift to avoid hard cornering for the first 2 414 km (1,500 miles) the next lower gear. This rule first 322 km (200 miles). New of driving this vehicle. Parts applies at all times, not just tires do not have maximum have a break-in period and during the break-in period. traction and may tend to slip. performance will be better in the long run. . Do not participate in track . New brake linings also need events, sport driving schools, a break in period. Avoid For the first 2 414 km (1,500 miles): – or similar activities during this making hard stops during the . Avoid full throttle starts and break–in period. first 322 km (200 miles). This is abrupt stops. recommended every time brake . Do not exceed linings are replaced. 4,000 engine rpm. . Avoid driving at any one constant speed, fast or slow. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)

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Ignition Positions key is all the way in. If it is and In an emergency: (Key Access) you have a manual transmission 1. Brake using a firm and steady vehicle, turn the steering wheel pressure. Do not pump the left and right while you turn the brakes repeatedly. This may key hard. If none of this works, deplete power assist, requiring then the vehicle needs service. increased brake pedal force. A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ 2. Shift the vehicle to neutral. This LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is can be done while the vehicle is stopped, turn the ignition switch to moving. After shifting to neutral, LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off. firmly apply the brakes and steer Retained Accessory Power (RAP) the vehicle to a safe location. will remain active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift page 9‑22 for more information. to P (Park) with an automatic transmission, or Neutral with a This is the only position in which the manual transmission. Turn the The ignition switch can be turned to key can be removed. This position ignition to LOCK/OFF. four different positions. locks the ignition and shifter on automatic transmission vehicles, 4. Set the parking brake. See To shift out of P (Park), the ignition and the ignition and steering wheel Parking Brake (Manual) on switch must be in ON/RUN or on manual transmission vehicles. page 9‑34 or Parking Brake ACC/ACCESSORY and the brake (Electric) on page 9‑35. pedal must be applied. Do not turn the engine off when the vehicle is moving. This will cause a Notice: Using a tool to force the loss of power assist in the brake key from its cylinder could cause and steering systems and disable damage or break the key. Use the the airbags. correct key and turn the key only with your hand. Make sure the Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)

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The ignition switch can bind in the D (START): This position starts the LOCK/OFF position with the wheels engine. When the engine starts, turned off center. If this happens, release the key. The ignition switch move the steering wheel from right returns to ON/RUN for driving. to left while turning the key to ACC/ A warning tone will sound when the ACCESSORY. If this does not work, driver door is opened, the ignition is then the vehicle needs service. in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/ B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This OFF, and the key is in the ignition. position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers Ignition Positions when the engine is off. This position (Keyless Access) allows you to turn off the engine. You can turn the ignition control C (ON/RUN): This position is for Using a tool to force the ignition knob to four different positions. driving. It is the position the ignition control knob from its cylinder could switch returns to after the engine To shift out of P (Park), the damage it. starts, and the key is released. ignition must be in ON/RUN or Make sure the keyless access ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular To shift the transmission out of transmitter is inside the vehicle brake pedal must be applied. P (Park), the ignition key has to be when trying to turn the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. control knob. The battery could be drained if the A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ key is left in the ACC/ACCESSORY LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is or ON/RUN position with the engine stopped, turn the ignition switch to off. The vehicle might not start if the LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off. battery is allowed to drain for an Retained Accessory Power (RAP) extended period of time. will remain active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑22 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1)

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The ignition control knob cannot be 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift The battery could be drained if removed from the vehicle. The to P (Park) with an automatic you leave the ignition in the ACC/ keyless access transmitter must transmission, or Neutral with a ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position be inside the vehicle to start the manual transmission. Turn the with the engine off. You may not be engine. This position locks the ignition to LOCK/OFF. able to start the vehicle if the battery ignition and shifter on automatic 4. Set the parking brake. See is allowed to drain for an extended transmission vehicles, and the Parking Brake (Manual) on period of time. ignition and steering wheel on page 9‑34 or Parking Brake D (START): This position starts the manual transmission vehicles. (Electric) on page 9‑35 engine. Do not turn the engine off when the B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This vehicle is moving. This will cause a position allows you to use things Starting the Engine loss of power assist in the brake like the radio and the windshield and steering systems and disable Place the transmission in the wipers when the engine is off. This proper gear. the airbags. position will allow you to turn off the In an emergency: engine. If the vehicle has the keyless access system, the keyless access 1. Brake using a firm and steady C (ON/RUN): This position is for transmitter must be authenticated pressure. Do not pump the driving. It is the position the ignition in order for the ignition control knob brakes repeatedly. This may switch returns to after the engine to turn. The transmitter can be deplete power assist, requiring starts, and the control knob is authenticated either by putting increased brake pedal force. released. your foot on the brake pedal or by 2. Shift the vehicle to neutral. This If you need to shift the pushing the ignition control knob in. can be done while the vehicle is transmission out of P (Park), moving. After shifting to neutral, the ignition control knob has to firmly apply the brakes and steer be in ACC/ACCESSORY or the vehicle to a safe location. ON/RUN. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1)

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Automatic Transmission If the battery in the keyless access Starting Procedure Move the shift lever to P (Park) or transmitter needs replacing, the 1. With your foot off the accelerator N (Neutral). The engine will not start DIC displays REPLACE BATTERY pedal, turn the ignition key to in any other position. To restart the IN REMOTE KEY. The vehicle START. If the vehicle has the engine when the vehicle is already can still be driven. See “Battery keyless access system, push moving, use N (Neutral) only. Replacement” under Remote the ignition control knob in and Keyless Entry (RKE) System rotate the knob to the START If the vehicle has the keyless Operation (Key Access) on access system, your foot must be position. When the engine starts, page 2‑5 or Remote Keyless Entry let go of the ignition. The idle on the brake pedal to start the (RKE) System Operation (Keyless engine. To rotate the ignition control speed will go down as your Access) on page 2‑7 for more engine gets warm. Do not race knob, put your foot on the brake information. pedal and turn the ignition control the engine immediately after knob to the START position. If the Notice: Do not try to shift to starting it. Operate the engine ignition control knob does not turn, P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. and transmission gently to allow try pushing the knob in and turning If you do, you could damage the the oil to warm up and lubricate again. When the engine begins transmission. Shift to P (Park) all moving parts. cranking, let go of the ignition only when the vehicle is stopped. The vehicle has a control knob, it will return to the Manual Transmission Computer-Controlled Cranking ON/RUN position. System. This feature assists in The shift lever should be in neutral starting the engine and protects If the transmitter is not in the position and the parking brake vehicle or something is interfering components. If the ignition key engaged. Hold the clutch pedal is turned to the START position, with the transmitter, the Driver down to the floor and start the Information Center (DIC) will and then released when the engine. The vehicle will not start engine begins cranking, the display ELECTRONIC KEY NOT if the clutch pedal is not all the DETECTED. See Driver Information engine will continue cranking way down. for a few seconds or until the Center (DIC) on page 5‑27 for more information. vehicle starts. If the engine does not start and the key is held in Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1)

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START for many seconds, Notice: Cranking the engine for If the vehicle starts briefly but cranking will be stopped after long periods of time, by returning then stops again, do the same 15 seconds to prevent cranking the key to the START position thing. This clears the extra motor damage. To prevent gear immediately after cranking has gasoline from the engine. Do not damage, this system also ended, can overheat and damage race the engine immediately prevents cranking if the engine the cranking motor, and drain the after starting it. Operate the is already running. Engine battery. Wait at least 15 seconds engine and transmission gently cranking can be stopped by between each try, to let the until the oil warms up and turning the ignition switch cranking motor cool down. lubricates all moving parts. to ACC/ACCESSORY or 2. If the engine does not start Notice: The engine is designed to LOCK/OFF. after 5‐10 seconds, especially work with the electronics in the When first starting the vehicle, in very cold weather (below 0°F vehicle. If you add electrical the engine idle speed will be or −18°C), it could be flooded parts or accessories, you could elevated to allow the catalytic with too much gasoline. Try change the way the engine converter, an emissions pushing the accelerator pedal all operates. Before adding electrical control device, to quickly reach the way to the floor and holding equipment, check with your operating temperature. After it there as you hold the key in dealer. If you do not, the engine approximately 20 seconds, the START for up to a maximum might not perform properly. Any engine will begin to transition to of 15 seconds. Wait at least resulting damage would not be its normal, quieter idle speed, 15 seconds between each try, to covered by the vehicle warranty. which can vary depending on allow the cranking motor to cool the temperature. This is normal down. When the engine starts, operation. let go of the key and accelerator. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1)

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Retained Accessory Engine Coolant Heater { WARNING Power (RAP) Vehicles with the engine coolant These vehicle accessories can be heater can use this option in Plugging the cord into an used for up to 10 minutes after the cold weather conditions at or ungrounded outlet could cause engine is turned off: below −18°C (0°F) for easier an electrical shock. Also, the starting and better fuel economy wrong kind of extension cord . Audio System during engine warm-up. Plug in the could overheat and cause a fire. . Power Windows coolant heater at least four hours You could be seriously injured. before starting your vehicle. An Plug the cord into a properly . Sunroof (if equipped) internal thermostat in the plug-end grounded three-prong 110-volt AC Power to the audio system will of the cord may exist which will outlet. If the cord will not reach, work up to 10 minutes or until the prevent engine coolant heater use a heavy-duty three-prong driver door is opened. Power to operation at temperatures extension cord rated for at least the windows or sunroof will work above −18°C (0°F). 15 amps. up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened. For an additional To Use the Engine Coolant 10 minutes of operation, close all Heater 4. Before starting the engine, be the doors and turn the key to 1. Turn off the engine. sure to unplug and store the ON/RUN and then back to cord as it was before to keep LOCK/OFF. 2. Open the hood and unwrap it away from moving engine the electrical cord. The cord is parts. If you do not, it could be located near the driver side strut damaged. tower. Contact your dealer for information Remove the plastic cap to on how long to use the heater in access the plug. your particular area. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1)

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Shifting Into Park 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by holding in the button on the WARNING (Continued) shift lever and pushing the lever { WARNING all the way toward the front of firmly set. And, if you leave the the vehicle. vehicle with the engine running, it It can be dangerous to get out of could overheat and even catch the vehicle if the shift lever is not 3. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. fire. You or others could be fully in P (Park) with the parking 4. For vehicles with key access, injured. Do not leave the vehicle brake firmly set. The vehicle can remove the key and take it with with the engine running. roll. If you have left the engine you. If you can leave the vehicle running, the vehicle can move with the ignition key in your If you have to leave the vehicle with suddenly. You or others could be hand, the vehicle is in P (Park). the engine running, the vehicle must injured. To be sure the vehicle will For vehicles with the keyless be in P (Park) and the parking brake not move, even when you are on access system, take the keyless set. After shifting into P (Park), try to fairly level ground, use the steps access transmitter with you. move the shift lever out without first that follow. If you are pulling a pushing the button on the shift lever. trailer, see Driving Characteristics Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic and Towing Tips on page 9‑53. If you can, the shift lever was not Transmission) fully locked into P (Park).

Use this procedure to shift into { WARNING P (Park): 1. Hold the brake pedal down and It can be dangerous to leave the set the parking brake. vehicle with the engine running. See Parking Brake (Manual) on The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in page 9‑34 or Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9‑35 for more P (Park) with the parking brake information. (Continued) Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (24,1)

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Torque Lock (Automatic Shifting Out of Park To shift out of P (Park): Transmission) This vehicle is equipped with 1. Apply the brake pedal. Torque lock is when the weight an electronic shift lock release 2. Press the shift lever button. of the vehicle puts too much system. The shift lock release is force on the parking pawl in the designed to: 3. Move the shift lever. transmission. This happens when If unable to shift out of P (Park): . Prevent ignition key removal parking on a hill and shifting the unless the shift lever is in 1. Fully release the shift lever transmission into P (Park) is not P (Park) with the shift lever button. done properly and then it is difficult button fully released, for vehicles to shift out of P (Park). To prevent 2. While holding down the brake with key access. torque lock, set the parking brake pedal, press the shift lever and then shift into P (Park). To find . Prevent movement of the shift button again. out how, see "Shifting Into Park" lever out of P (Park), unless the 3. Move the shift lever. listed previously. ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY and the brake If the shift lever will not move from If torque lock does occur, the pedal is applied. P (Park), consult your dealer or a vehicle may need to be pushed professional towing service. uphill by another vehicle to relieve The shift lock release is always the parking pawl pressure, so you functional except in the case of an can shift out of P (Park). uncharged or low voltage (less than Parking (Manual 9 volt) battery. Transmission) If the vehicle has an uncharged Before getting out of the vehicle, battery or a battery with low voltage, place the shift lever in R (Reverse) try charging or jump starting the and firmly apply the parking brake. battery. See Jump Starting on For vehicles with the key access page 10‑106 for more information. ignition, turn the ignition key to OFF/LOCK, and remove the key. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1)

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See Ignition Positions (Key Access) Engine Exhaust on page 9‑17 or Ignition Positions WARNING (Continued) (Keyless Access) on page 9 18 for ‑ . more information. { WARNING There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from For vehicles with the keyless Engine exhaust contains Carbon damage or after-market access ignition, turn the ignition to Monoxide (CO) which cannot be modifications that are not LOCK/OFF and remove the keyless seen or smelled. Exposure to CO completely sealed. access transmitter. can cause unconsciousness and If unusual fumes are detected or If towing a trailer, see Driving even death. if it is suspected that exhaust is Characteristics and Towing Tips on Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: coming into the vehicle: page 9‑53. . The vehicle idles in areas . Drive it only with the windows Parking Over Things with poor ventilation (parking completely down. That Burn garages, tunnels, deep snow . Have the vehicle repaired that may block underbody immediately. airflow or tail pipes). { WARNING Never park the vehicle with the . The exhaust smells or engine running in an enclosed Things that can burn could touch sounds strange or different. area such as a garage or a hot exhaust parts under the . The exhaust system leaks building that has no fresh air vehicle and ignite. Do not park due to corrosion or damage. ventilation. over papers, leaves, dry grass, . The vehicle exhaust system or other things that can burn. has been modified, damaged or improperly repaired. (Continued) Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (26,1)

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Running the Vehicle { WARNING Automatic While Parked Transmission It is better not to park with the It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic The shift lever is located on the engine running. But if you ever have center console between the front to, here are some things to know. transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake seats. firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do { WARNING not leave the vehicle when the Idling a vehicle in an enclosed engine is running unless you area with poor ventilation is have to. If you have left the dangerous. Engine exhaust may engine running, the vehicle can enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust move suddenly. You or others contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) could be injured. To be sure the which cannot be seen or smelled. vehicle will not move, even when It can cause unconsciousness you are on fairly level ground, and even death. Never run the always set the parking brake and engine in an enclosed area that move the shift lever to P (Park). has no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see Engine Follow the proper steps to be sure There are several different positions Exhaust on page 9‑25. the vehicle will not move. See for the shift lever. Shifting Into Park on page 9‑23. P (Park): This position locks the If parking on a hill and pulling a rear wheels. Use this position when trailer, see Driving Characteristics starting the engine because the and Towing Tips on page 9‑53. vehicle cannot move easily. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1)

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Make sure the shift lever is fully in Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) { WARNING P (Park) before starting the engine. while the vehicle is moving The vehicle has an electronic shift forward could damage the It is dangerous to get out of the lock release system. Fully apply the transmission. The repairs would vehicle if the shift lever is not fully regular brakes first and then press not be covered by the vehicle in P (Park) with the parking brake the shift lever button before shifting warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only firmly set. The vehicle can roll. from P (Park) when the ignition key after the vehicle is stopped. Do not leave the vehicle when is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out R (Reverse): Use this gear to the engine is running unless you of P (Park), ease pressure on the back up. have to. If you have left the shift lever and push the shift lever At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse) engine running, the vehicle can all the way into P (Park) as you can be used to rock the vehicle move suddenly. You or others maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and back and forth to get out of snow, could be injured. To be sure the move the shift lever into another ice, or sand without damaging your vehicle will not move, even when gear. See Shifting Out of Park on transmission. See If the Vehicle is you are on fairly level ground, page 9‑24. Stuck on page 9‑11 for additional always set the parking brake and information. move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park on page 9‑23. If you are pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9‑53. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (28,1)

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N (Neutral): In this position, the Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) Downshifting the transmission in engine does not connect with the or N (Neutral) with the engine slippery road conditions could result wheels. To restart when the vehicle running at high speed may in skidding; see “Skidding” under is already moving, use N (Neutral) damage the transmission. The Loss of Control on page 9‑6 only. You can also use N (Neutral) repairs would not be covered by While in D (Drive), the CTS‐V when the vehicle is being towed. the vehicle warranty. Be sure the vehicle's first forward gear engine is not running at high automatic shift after starting the { WARNING speed when shifting the vehicle. vehicle will be from 1 (First). D (Drive): This position is for Afterwards, the CTS‐V vehicles will Shifting into a drive gear while the normal driving. It provides the best always start in 2 (Second) gear. engine is running at high speed is fuel economy. If you need more While in M (Manual Mode), for dangerous. Unless your foot is power for passing, and you are: increased performance, the vehicle firmly on the brake pedal, the . will start in 1 (First) gear. vehicle could move very rapidly. Going less than 55 km/h (35 mph), push the accelerator M (Manual Mode): This position You could lose control and hit pedal about halfway down. allows the driver to select the range people or objects. Do not shift of gears appropriate for current . Going about 55 km/h (35 mph) or into a drive gear while the engine driving conditions. See Driver Shift is running at high speed. more, push the accelerator all the way down. Control (DSC) later in this section. The transmission will shift down Notice: Spinning the tires to a lower gear and have more or holding the vehicle in power. one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1)

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Manual Mode When you are in sport mode To use the DSC feature with the Tap the vehicle will still shift Shift controls (if equipped): Driver Shift Control (DSC) or automatically. The transmission Tap Shift may remain in a gear longer than it would in the normal Notice: If you drive the vehicle at driving mode based on braking, a high rpm without upshifting throttle input, and vehicle lateral while using Driver Shift Control acceleration. (DSC), you could damage the vehicle. Always upshift when SPORT MODE will be displayed necessary while using DSC. in the DIC momentarily. The vehicle will remain in sport Vehicles with Driver Shift Control mode if the shift lever is not (DSC) allow shifting an automatic moved. Sport mode will shift transmission similar to a manual automatically, but remain in a transmission. gear longer then it would in Use DSC through the shift lever or normal driving mode based on 1. Move the shift lever to the Tap Shift controls on the back of braking and acceleration. the right from D (Drive) to the steering wheel (if equipped). M (Manual Mode). 2. To go from sport mode to DSC, To use the DSC feature using the move the shift lever forward to 2. The Tap Shift controls are on the shift lever: upshift or rearward to downshift. back of the steering wheel. Tap the left control to downshift, and 1. Move the shift lever to 3. To exit DSC and enter sport the right control to upshift. the right from D (Drive) to mode, hold the shift lever in the M (Manual Mode). upshift/forward position briefly. 3. To return to sport mode, hold the Once in M (Manual Mode) upshift/right control briefly. position, if you do not move the shift lever forward or rearward, the vehicle will be in sport mode. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (30,1)

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While using the DSC feature, the While in the DSC mode, the vehicle will have firmer, quicker CTS automatic transmission will shifting. You can use this for automatically downshift when the sport driving or when climbing or vehicle comes to a stop. This will descending hills, to stay in gear allow for more power during longer, or to downshift for more acceleration. power or engine braking. The CTS-V automatic transmission The transmission will only allow will not automatically downshift you to shift into gears appropriate on hard acceleration when in for the vehicle speed and engine DSC mode. revolutions per minute (RPM). The When accelerating the vehicle transmission will not automatically from a stop in snowy and icy The tachometer display indicates shift to the next lower gear if the conditions, it is suggested to shift which gear the vehicle is in. The engine rpm is too high, nor to the into second gear. A higher gear number indicates the requested next higher gear when the maximum allows the vehicle to gain more gear range when moving the shift engine rpm is reached. traction on slippery surfaces. lever forward or rearward. If shifting is prevented for any CTS-V vehicles use tracer reason, the currently selected gear lights around the outside of the will flash multiple times, indicating tachometer as a performance that the transmission has not shifted upshift light. These tracers flash to gears. indicate when to shift to the next higher gear to avoid the engine speed limit. See Tachometer on page 5‑13 for more information. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1)

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Manual Transmission CTS—V 2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal and let up on the accelerator pedal, If the vehicle has a manual then shift into 2 (Second). Then, transmission, the shift lever is slowly let up on the clutch pedal located on the center console while accelerating. between the front seats. The 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), following explains how to operate and 6 (Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third), the manual transmission. 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and 6 (Sixth) the CTS same for 2 (Second). To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to Neutral. 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal Neutral: Use this position when and shift into 1 (First). Slowly let up you start or idle your engine. Your on the clutch pedal while pressing shift lever is in Neutral when it is on the accelerator pedal. centered in the shift pattern, not in any gear. Shift into 1 (First) when you are going less than 40 km/h (25 mph). R (Reverse): To back up, press For CTS-V, shift into 1 (First) when down the clutch pedal, completely you are going less than 64 km/h stop the vehicle, and shift into (40 mph). After a complete stop, if it R (Reverse). Let up on the clutch is hard to shift into 1 (First), let up pedal slowly while pressing the on the clutch pedal, then press it accelerator pedal. back down and shift into 1 (First). Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (32,1)

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The CTS-V transmission prevents If the vehicle speed drops below While you accelerate, it is normal easily shifting into R (Reverse) 32 km/h (20 mph), or if the engine is for the light to go on and off if you using normal shifting force while not running smoothly, downshift to quickly change the position of the the vehicle is moving at more than the next lower gear. You may have accelerator. Ignore the light when 5 km/h (3 mph), or when the ignition to downshift two or more gears to you downshift. is in LOCK/OFF. keep the engine running smoothly CTS-V vehicles use tracer or for good performance. Shift Speeds (Manual lights around the outside of the Transmission) Up-Shift Light tachometer as a performance up‐shift light. These tracers flash to indicate when to shift to the next { WARNING higher gear to avoid the engine If you skip a gear when you speed limit. See Tachometer on page 5 13 for more information. downshift, you could lose control ‑ of the vehicle. You could injure Skip Shift (CTS‐V) yourself or others. Do not shift Under light acceleration, the down more than one gear at a Vehicles with a manual transmission transmission will only allow you to time when you downshift. have an up‐shift light on the instrument panel. This light shows shift from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth). when to shift to the next higher gear Shifts from 1 (First) to 2 (Second) or Notice: If you skip more than for the best fuel economy. 3 (Third) are not allowed. This helps one gear when you downshift, improve fuel mileage. When this light comes on, you or if you race the engine when Under harder acceleration, Skip you release the clutch pedal while can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road, and traffic conditions Shift is disabled, and the driver has downshifting, you could damage all gears available. the engine, clutch, driveshaft or allow. For the best fuel economy, the transmission. Do not skip accelerate slowly and shift when the gears or race the engine when light comes on. downshifting. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1)

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Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake to avoid a sudden obstacle, a Vehicles with this feature System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the always send engine power to all This vehicle has the Antilock Brake wheels is about to stop rolling, the four wheels. It is fully automatic, System (ABS), an advanced computer will separately work the and adjusts itself as needed for electronic braking system that helps brakes at each wheel. road conditions. prevent a braking skid. ABS can change the brake pressure When using a compact spare tire When the engine is started and the to each wheel, as required, faster on an AWD vehicle, the system vehicle begins to drive away, ABS than any driver could. This can help automatically detects the compact checks itself. A momentary motor or the driver steer around the obstacle spare and disables AWD. To restore clicking noise might be heard while while braking hard. AWD operation and prevent this test is going on, and it might excessive wear on the system, even be noticed that the brake As the brakes are applied, the replace the compact spare with a pedal moves a little. This is normal. computer keeps receiving updates full-size tire as soon as possible. on wheel speed and controls See Compact Spare Tire on braking pressure accordingly. page 10‑106 for more information.

If there is a problem with ABS, this warning light stays on. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 5‑23. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (34,1)

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Remember: ABS does not change Parking Brake (Manual) If the ignition is on, the brake the time needed to get a foot up to system warning light on the the brake pedal or always decrease instrument panel cluster should stopping distance. If you get too come on. If it does not, you need close to the vehicle in front of you, to have the vehicle serviced. See there will not be enough time to Brake System Warning Light on apply the brakes if that vehicle page 5‑22 for more information. suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work. You might hear the ABS pump or motor operating and feel The parking brake pedal is the brake pedal pulsate, but this is located on the lower portion of normal. the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. Braking in Emergencies To set the parking brake, hold the ABS allows the driver to steer and brake pedal down, then push the To release the parking brake, pull brake at the same time. In many parking brake pedal down. the release lever located to the emergencies, steering can help left of the steering wheel on the more than even the very best instrument panel. braking. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1)

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Notice: Driving with the parking Parking Brake (Electric) brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system { WARNING parts. Make sure that the parking On vehicles with a manual brake is fully released and the transmission, releasing the clutch brake warning light is off before and pressing the accelerator driving. will release the Electric Parking A warning chime will sound if the Brake. If the vehicle is not in a parking brake is set, the ignition is gear, the vehicle could move, and on, and the vehicle begins to move. you or others could be injured. To stop the chime, fully release the Make sure the vehicle is in a gear parking brake. before attempting to drive away. Vehicles with the electric parking If you are towing a trailer and To avoid unexpected vehicle brake (EPB) have a switch in the parking on a hill, see Driving movement, do not partially center console. Characteristics and Towing Tips on release the clutch or press the The EPB takes the place of the page 9‑53 for more information. accelerator pedal until you are manual parking brake system, the ready to release the parking foot pedal and release handle. brake and drive away. The EPB can always be activated, even if the ignition is OFF. To avoid draining the battery, do not operate the EPB too often without the engine running. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (36,1)

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The system has two warning lights If the EPB is applied while the If the yellow light is on, the EPB has and five Driver Information Center vehicle is in motion, a chime will detected an error in another system (DIC) messages. See Brake System sound, and the DIC message and is operating with reduced Warning Light on page 5‑22 and RELEASE PARK BRAKE SWITCH functionality. To apply the EPB when Driver Information Center (DIC) on will be displayed. The vehicle this light is on, lift up on the EPB page 5‑27 for more information. In will decelerate as long as the switch and hold it in the up position. case of insufficient electrical power, switch is held in the up position. Full application of the parking brake the EPB cannot be applied or Releasing the EPB switch during by the EPB system may take a released. the deceleration will release the longer period of time than normal parking brake. If the switch is held when this light is on. Continue to EPB Apply in the up position until the vehicle hold the switch until the BRAKE The EPB can be applied any time comes to a stop, the EPB will light remains on. If the yellow light is the vehicle is stopped. The EPB is remain applied. on, see your dealer. applied by momentarily lifting up on If the BRAKE light is on, either the If the EPB fails to apply, the rear the EPB switch. Once fully applied, EPB is applied, or there is a failure wheels should be blocked to the BRAKE light will be on, and the in the hydraulic brake system. prevent vehicle movement. DIC message PARK BRAKE SET will be displayed. While the brake is If this light is flashing continuously, EPB Release the EPB is only partially applied being applied, the status light will To release the EPB, turn the flash until full apply is reached. or released, or there is a problem with the EPB. The DIC message ignition switch to the ON/RUN If the light does not come on, position, apply and hold the brake or remains flashing, you need to SERVICE PARK BRAKE will be displayed. If this light is flashing pedal, and push down momentarily have the vehicle serviced. Do not on the EPB switch. If you attempt drive the vehicle if the BRAKE light continuously, release the EPB, and attempt to apply it again. If this light to release the EPB without the is flashing. See your dealer. See brake pedal applied, a chime will Brake System Warning Light on continues to flash, do not drive the vehicle. See your dealer. sound, and the DIC message page 5‑22 for more information. STEP ON BRAKE TO RELEASE PARK BRAKE will be displayed. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1)

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The EPB is released when the Automatic EPB Release Brake Assist BRAKE light is off and the The EPB will automatically release DIC message PARK BRAKE (Except CTS-V) if the vehicle is running, placed into RELEASED is displayed. This vehicle has a brake assist gear, and an attempt is made to feature designed to assist the If the yellow light is on, the EPB has drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration driver in stopping or decreasing detected an error in another system when the EPB is applied, to vehicle speed in emergency driving and is operating with reduced preserve park brake lining life. functionality. To release the EPB conditions. This feature uses the The EPB can also be used to when this light is on, push down on stability system hydraulic brake prevent roll back for vehicles with the EPB switch and hold it in the control module to supplement the a manual transmission taking off on down position. EPB release may power brake system under a hill. In a situation where no roll take a longer period of time than conditions where the driver has back is desired, an applied EPB will normal when this light is on. quickly and forcefully applied the allow both feet to be used for the Continue to hold the switch until the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly clutch and accelerator pedals in BRAKE light is off. If the yellow light stop or slow down the vehicle. The preparation for starting the vehicle is on, see your dealer. stability system hydraulic brake moving in the intended direction. control module increases brake Notice: Driving with the parking In this situation, perform the normal pressure at each corner of the brake on can overheat the brake clutch and/or accelerator actions vehicle until the ABS activates. system and cause premature required to begin moving the Minor brake pedal pulsation or wear or damage to brake system vehicle. There is no need to push pedal movement during this time parts. Make sure that the parking the switch to release the EPB. is normal and the driver should brake is fully released and the red continue to apply the brake pedal brake warning light is off before If you are towing a trailer and as the driving situation dictates. driving. parking on a hill, see Driving The brake assist feature will Characteristics and Towing Tips on automatically disengage when page 9‑53 for more information. the brake pedal is released or brake pedal pressure is quickly decreased. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (38,1)

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Ride Control Systems on page 9‑11 for more information. See Winter Driving on page 9‑9 for information on using TCS when Traction Control driving in snowy or icy conditions. System (TCS) The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) that limits wheel The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light spin. This is especially useful in flashes when the traction control slippery road conditions. On a system is limiting wheel spin. rear-wheel-drive vehicle, the system The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light operates if it senses that one or comes on if there is a problem both of the rear wheels are spinning with the traction control system. This button is located on the or beginning to lose traction. On an When the TCS/StabiliTrak warning instrument panel (CTS) or the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle, the light is on, the system will not limit steering wheel (CTS-V). system will operate if it senses that wheel spin. Adjust your driving Press and release the TCS/ any of the wheels are spinning or accordingly. See Traction Control StabiliTrak button and the traction beginning to lose traction. When this System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light on control system will turn off and the happens, the system brakes the page 5‑24 for more information. TCS/StabiliTrak warning light will spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces come on. Press the button again engine power to limit wheel spin. TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started. to turn the system back on. For The system may be heard or felt To limit wheel spin, especially in information on turning StabiliTrak while it is working, but this is slippery road conditions, the system off and on, see StabiliTrak System normal. should always be left on, but it may following. be necessary to turn the system off Adding non‐dealer accessories can if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud affect your vehicle's performance. or snow and rocking the vehicle is See Accessories and Modifications required. See If the Vehicle is Stuck on page 10‑3 for more information. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1)

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StabiliTrak® System the brake pedal. This is normal. StabiliTrak comes on automatically Continue to steer the vehicle in the whenever the vehicle is started. The The vehicle has an electronic intended direction. system should be left on to help stability control system called If there is a problem detected assist with directional control of the StabiliTrak. It is an advanced vehicle. If StabiliTrak needs to be computer controlled system that with StabiliTrak, SERVICE STABILITRAK displays on the turned off, press and hold the TCS/ assists with directional control of the StabiliTrak button until the TCS/ vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Driver Information Center (DIC) and the TCS/StabiliTrak warning light StabiliTrak warning light comes on StabiliTrak activates when the comes on the instrument panel and STABILITRAK OFF comes on system senses a discrepancy cluster. When this message and the DIC. More steering effort is between the intended path and the warning light displays, the system is required when the system is direction the vehicle is actually not operational. Driving should be turned off. traveling. StabiliTrak selectively adjusted accordingly. See Driver If cruise control is being used when applies braking pressure at any one Information Center (DIC) on the StabiliTrak activates, the cruise of the vehicle's brakes to help steer page 5‑27 and Messages and control will automatically disengage. the vehicle in the direction which Traction Control System (TCS)/ When road conditions allow, you are steering. StabiliTrak® Light on page 5‑24 for reengage the cruise control. See more information. Cruise Control on page 9‑41 for more information. Competitive Driving Mode To select this optional handling mode, press the TCS/StabiliTrak button quickly When the system activates, this two times and STABILITRAK warning light flashes on the This button is located on the instrument panel. A noise may be COMPETITIVE MODE displays in instrument panel (CTS) or the the Driver Information Center (DIC). heard or a vibration may be felt in steering wheel (CTS-V). Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (40,1)

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While in the StabiliTrak Competitive Magnetic Ride Control The Driver Information Center (DIC) Mode, the TCS/StabiliTrak warning briefly displays SUSPENSION light comes on, TCS does not limit With this feature on the CTS-V, the MODE TOUR or SUSPENSION wheel spin, and more effort is Magnetic Ride Control system MODE SPORT on vehicle startup or required to turn the steering wheel. adjusts the ride of the vehicle to when a new mode is selected. Adjust your driving accordingly. Tour or Sport modes. Magnetic Ride Control monitors the suspension Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button system to determine the proper again, or turn the ignition to system response. ACC/ACCESSORY and restart the vehicle, to turn TCS back on and TOUR: Use for normal city and turn the TCS/StabiliTrak warning highway driving. This setting light off. provides a smooth, soft ride. Press and release this button, SPORT: Use where road conditions Notice: When traction control is located in the center of the or personal preference demand turned off, or Competitive Driving instrument panel, to change modes. Mode is active, it is possible more control. This setting provides to lose traction. If you attempt more “feel,” or response to road Limited-Slip Rear Axle to shift with the drive wheels conditions. spinning with a loss of traction, it The setting can be changed at any Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle is possible to cause damage to time. Based on road conditions, can give more traction on snow, the transmission. Do not attempt steering wheel angle, and the mud, ice, sand, or gravel. When to shift when the drive wheels do vehicle speed, the system traction is low, this feature allows not have traction. Damage caused automatically adjusts to provide the the drive wheel with the most by misuse of the vehicle is not best handling while providing a traction to move the vehicle. The covered. See the warranty book smooth ride. The Tour and Sport limited-slip rear axle also gives the for additional information. modes will feel similar on a smooth driver enhanced control when road. Select a new setting whenever cornering hard or completing a driving conditions change. maneuver, such as a lane change. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1)

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® Cruise Control If the vehicle has the Stabilitrak I (On/Off): Turns the system on system and begins to limit wheel or off. The indicator light on the { spin while you are using cruise button turns on when cruise control WARNING control, the cruise control will is on. automatically disengage. See Cruise control can be dangerous ® StabiliTrak System on page 9‑39. +RES (Resume/Accelerate): where you cannot drive safely at When road conditions allow you to Press briefly to make the vehicle a steady speed. So, do not use safely use it again, the cruise resume to a previously set speed, the cruise control on winding control can be turned back on. or press and hold to accelerate. roads or in heavy traffic. −SET (Set/Coast): Press to set the Cruise control can be dangerous speed and activate cruise control or on slippery roads. On such roads, make the vehicle decelerate. fast changes in tire traction can [ (Cancel): Press to disengage cause excessive wheel slip, and cruise control without erasing the you could lose control. Do not use set speed from memory. cruise control on slippery roads. Setting Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in With cruise control, a speed of use, it could get bumped and go into about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can cruise when not desired. Keep the be maintained without keeping your cruise control switch off when cruise foot on the accelerator. Cruise is not being used. control does not work at speeds CTS Shown, CTS‐V Similar below about 40 km/h (25 mph). The cruise control buttons are When the brakes are applied, the located on the left side of the cruise control turns off. steering wheel. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (42,1)

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The cruise control light on the Increasing Speed While Using . To slow down in small amounts, instrument panel cluster comes on Cruise Control press the −SET button on the steering wheel briefly. Each time after the cruise control has been set If the cruise control system is to the desired speed. this is done, the vehicle goes already activated, about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower. 1. Press the I button. . Press and hold the +RES button Passing Another Vehicle While on the steering wheel until the 2. Get up to the desired speed. Using Cruise Control desired speed is reached, then 3. Press the −SET button and release it. Use the accelerator pedal to release it. increase the vehicle's speed. . To increase vehicle speed in When you take your foot off the 4. Take your foot off the small amounts, press the +RES pedal, the vehicle will slow down to accelerator. button. Each time this is done, the previous set cruise speed. Resuming a Set Speed the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster. Using Cruise Control on Hills If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes Reducing Speed While Using How well the cruise control works are applied, the cruise control is Cruise Control on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness disengaged without erasing the set If the cruise control system is of the hills. When going up steep speed from memory. already activated, hills, you might have to step on Once the vehicle is driving at about . Press and hold the −SET button the accelerator pedal to maintain 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press the on the steering wheel until the the vehicle speed. When going +RES button on the steering wheel. desired speed is reached, then downhill, you might have to brake The vehicle returns to the previous release it. or shift to a lower gear to keep the set speed and stays there. vehicle's speed down. When the brakes are applied the cruise control is disengaged. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1)

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Ending Cruise Control Object Detection { WARNING There are four ways to end cruise Systems control: The Ultrasonic Rear Parking . Step lightly on the brake pedal Ultrasonic Parking Assist Assist (URPA) system does not (manual and automatic replace driver vision. It cannot transmissions). The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist detect: (URPA) system assists the driver . . Objects that are below the Press the clutch pedal to the with parking and avoiding objects bumper, underneath the floor (manual transmissions). while in R (Reverse). URPA vehicle, or too close or far operates at speeds less than 8 km/h . Press [ on the steering wheel. from the vehicle. (5 mph), and the sensors on the rear . To turn off the cruise control, bumper detect objects up to 2.4 m . Children, pedestrians, press I on the steering wheel. (8 ft) behind the vehicle, and at least bicyclists, or pets. 25.4 cm (10 in) off the ground. Erasing Speed Memory If you do not use proper care before and while backing, vehicle The cruise control set speed is damage, injury, or death could erased from memory by pressing occur. Even with URPA, always the I button or if the ignition is check behind the vehicle before turned off. backing up. While backing, be sure to look for objects and check the vehicle's mirrors. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (44,1)

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How the System Works When the System Does Not . The vehicle's bumper is Seem to Work Properly damaged. Take the vehicle to URPA comes on automatically your dealer to repair the system. when the shift lever is moved into If the URPA system will not activate . R (Reverse). A single tone sounds due to a temporary condition, the Other conditions may affect to indicate the system is working. message PARK ASSIST OFF will be system performance, such as vibrations from a jackhammer or Objects must be at least 25.4 cm displayed on the DIC when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). the compression of air brakes on (10 in) off the ground and below a very large truck. trunk level, and within 2.4 m (8 ft) This occurs under the following conditions: from the rear bumper to be Rear Vision detected. The distance may be . The driver disables the system. less during warmer or humid Camera (RVC) . The ultrasonic sensors are not weather. clean. Keep the vehicle's rear The vehicle may have a Rear Vision A single beep sounds the bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, Camera system. Read this entire first time an object is detected ice and slush. For cleaning section before using it. between 1.0 m (40 in) and 2.4 m instructions, see Exterior Care The rear vision camera system is (8 ft) away. Beeping occurs on page 10‑113. designed to help the driver when continuously when the vehicle is . A trailer was attached to the backing up by displaying a view of 0.3 m (12 in) or closer to an object. vehicle, or a bicycle or an object the area behind the vehicle. The system can be disabled through was hanging out of the trunk the Driver Information Center (DIC). during the last drive cycle. Once See “Parking Assist” under Driver the attached object is removed, Information Center (DIC) on URPA will return to normal page 5‑27 for more information. operation. . A tow bar is attached to the vehicle. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1)

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The delay can be cancelled { WARNING WARNING (Continued) by performing one of the following: The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Even though the vehicle has system does not replace driver the RVC system, always check . Shifting in to P (Park). vision. RVC does not: carefully before backing up by . Reach a vehicle speed of . Detect objects that are checking behind and around the 8 km/h (5 mph). vehicle. outside the camera's field of There may be a message on the view, below the bumper, rear vision camera screen that or underneath the vehicle. Using the System states “Check Surroundings for . Safety.” Detect children, pedestrians, When the driver shifts the vehicle bicyclists, or pets. into R (Reverse), the video image Rear Vision Camera Error Do not back the vehicle by only automatically appears on the Messages looking at the RVC screen, or use navigation screen, or on the inside Service Rear Vision Camera the screen during longer, higher rear view mirror. Once the driver System: This message can display speed backing maneuvers or shifts out of R (Reverse), the when the system is not receiving where there could be cross-traffic. navigation screen will go back to the information it requires from other last screen that had been displayed, Your judged distances using the vehicle systems. or the video image will automatically screen will differ from actual disappear from the mirror after a d (Service Rear Vision Camera distances. delay. System Icon): This icon can display when the system is not If you do not use proper care The delay that is received after before backing up, you could receiving information it requires from shifting out of R (Reverse) is other vehicle systems. hit a vehicle, child, pedestrian, approximately 5 seconds. bicyclist, or pet, resulting in If any other problem occurs or if a vehicle damage, injury, or death. problem persists, see your dealer. (Continued) Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (46,1)

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Rear Vision Camera Location The area displayed by the camera is limited and does not display objects that are close to either corner or under the bumper. The area displayed can vary depending on vehicle orientation or road conditions. The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual distance. The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides.

The camera is located above the license plate.

A. View displayed by the camera. B. Corner of the rear bumper. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1)

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When the System Does Not Fuel Seem To Work Properly Use of the recommended fuel is The rear vision camera system an important part of the proper might not work properly or display a maintenance of this vehicle. To help clear image if: keep the engine clean and maintain . It is dark. optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline . The sun or the beam of advertised as TOP TIER Detergent headlights is shining directly Gasoline. into the camera lens. Look for the TOP TIER label on the . Ice, snow, mud, or anything else fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets builds up on the camera lens. enhanced detergency standards Clean the lens, rinse it with The eighth digit of the Vehicle developed by auto companies. A list water, and wipe it with a soft Identification Number (VIN) shows of marketers providing TOP TIER cloth. the code letter or number that Detergent Gasoline can be found at identifies the vehicle's engine. . The back of the vehicle is in www.toptiergas.com. The VIN is at the top left of the an accident, the position and instrument panel. See Vehicle mounting angle of the camera Identification Number (VIN) on can change or the camera can page 12‑1. be affected. Be sure to have the camera and its position and mounting angle checked at your dealer. . There are extreme temperature changes. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (48,1)

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Recommended Fuel You might also hear audible spark California Fuel knock during acceleration. Refill the If the vehicle has a V6 engine, tank with premium fuel as soon as Requirements use regular unleaded gasoline with possible to avoid damaging the If the vehicle is certified to meet a posted octane rating of 87 or engine. If heavy knocking is heard California Emissions Standards, it is higher. If the octane rating is less when using gasoline rated at designed to operate on fuels that than 87, an audible knocking noise, 91octane or higher, the engine meet California specifications. See commonly referred to as spark needs service. the underhood emission control knock, might be heard when driving. label. If this fuel is not available in If this occurs, use a gasoline rated Gasoline Specifications states adopting California Emissions at 87 octane or higher as soon as (U.S. and Canada Only) Standards, the vehicle will operate possible. If heavy knocking is heard satisfactorily on fuels meeting when using gasoline rated at At a minimum, gasoline should federal specifications, but emission 87 octane or higher, the engine meet ASTM specification D 4814 in control system performance might needs service. the United States or CAN/CGSB‐3.5 be affected. The malfunction If the vehicle has the 6.2L V8 engine or 3.511 in Canada. Some indicator lamp could turn on and the (VIN Code P), use premium gasolines contain an vehicle might fail a smog‐check test. unleaded gasoline with a posted octane-enhancing additive called See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on octane rating of 91 or higher. For methylcyclopentadienyl manganese page 5‑19. If this occurs, return to best performance, use premium tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend your authorized dealer for diagnosis. unleaded gasoline with a posted against the use of gasolines If it is determined that the condition octane rating of 93. In an containing MMT. See Fuel Additives is caused by the type of fuel used, emergency, you can use regular on page 9‑49 for additional repairs might not be covered by the unleaded gasoline with an octane information. vehicle warranty. rating of 87 or higher. If 87 octane fuel is used, do not perform any aggressive driving maneuvers such as wide open throttle applications. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1)

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Fuels in Foreign regulations. To help keep fuel We recommend that you use these injectors and intake valves clean gasolines, if they comply with the Countries and avoid problems due to dirty specifications described earlier. Never use leaded gasoline or any injectors or valves, look for gasoline However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuel not recommended in the that is advertised as TOP TIER other fuels containing more than previous text on fuel. Costly repairs Detergent Gasoline. Look for the 10% ethanol must not be used in caused by use of improper fuel TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to vehicles that were not designed for would not be covered by the vehicle ensure gasoline meets enhanced those fuels. warranty. detergency standards developed Notice: This vehicle was not by the auto companies. A list of To check the fuel availability, ask an designed for fuel that contains marketers providing TOP TIER auto club, or contact a major oil methanol. Do not use fuel Detergent Gasoline can be found at company that does business in the containing methanol. It can www.toptiergas.com. country where you will be driving. corrode metal parts in the fuel For customers who do not use TOP system and also damage plastic Fuel Additives TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, and rubber parts. That damage one bottle of GM Fuel System would not be covered under the To provide cleaner air, all gasolines Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel vehicle warranty. in the United States are now tank at every engine oil change, required to contain additives that Some gasolines that are can help clean deposits from fuel not reformulated for low help prevent engine and fuel system injectors and intake valves. GM Fuel deposits from forming, allowing the emissions can contain an System Treatment PLUS is the only octane-enhancing additive called emission control system to work gasoline additive recommended by properly. In most cases, nothing methylcyclopentadienyl manganese General Motors. It is available at tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant should have to be added to the fuel. your dealer. However, some gasolines contain where you buy gasoline whether the only the minimum amount of Gasolines containing oxygenates, fuel contains MMT. We recommend additive required to meet U.S. such as ethers and ethanol, against the use of such gasolines. Environmental Protection Agency and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (50,1)

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Fuels containing MMT can reduce To open the fuel door, push the spark plug life and affect emission WARNING (Continued) rearward center edge in and release control system performance. The and it will open. malfunction indicator lamp might pumping fuel. Keep children away from the fuel pump; never let To remove the tethered fuel cap, turn on. If this occurs, return to your turn it slowly counterclockwise. dealer for service. children pump fuel. While refueling, hang the tethered Filling the Tank fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door. { WARNING If the fuel cap is not installed properly, the TIGHTEN GAS CAP Fuel vapor burns violently and a message will appear on the Driver fuel fire can cause bad injuries. Information Center display. See Fuel To help avoid injuries to you and System Messages on page 5‑36. others, read and follow all the When reinstalling the cap, turn it instructions on the fuel pump clockwise until it clicks once, island. Turn off the engine when otherwise the Malfunction refueling. Do not smoke near fuel Indicator Lamp could turn on. or when refueling the vehicle. Do See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on not use cellular phones. Keep page 5‑19. sparks, flames, and smoking The cap is behind a locking fuel materials away from fuel. Do not door on the passenger side of the vehicle. The fuel door is locked or leave the fuel pump unattended unlocked every time the driver s when refueling the vehicle. This is ’ door is locked or unlocked with the against the law in some places. power door locks or the transmitter. Do not re-enter the vehicle while (Continued) Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1)

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Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not { WARNING top off or overfill the tank and wait a { WARNING few seconds after you have finished Fuel can spray out on you if you pumping before removing the If a fire starts while you are open the fuel cap too quickly. nozzle. Clean fuel from painted refueling, do not remove the If you spill fuel and then surfaces as soon as possible. See nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel something ignites it, you could Exterior Care on page 10‑113. by shutting off the pump or by be badly burned. This spray can notifying the station attendant. happen if the tank is nearly full, When replacing the fuel cap, turn it Leave the area immediately. clockwise until it clicks once. Make and is more likely in hot weather. sure the cap is fully installed. The Open the fuel cap slowly and wait diagnostic system can determine if Notice: If a new fuel cap is for any hiss noise to stop. Then the fuel cap has been left off or needed, be sure to get the right unscrew the cap all the way. improperly installed. This would type of cap from your dealer. The allow fuel to evaporate into the wrong type of fuel cap might not atmosphere. See Malfunction fit properly, might cause the Indicator Lamp on page 5‑19. malfunction indicator lamp to light, and could damage the fuel tank and emissions system. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑19. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (52,1)

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Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING (Continued) Towing Container . Bring the fill nozzle in contact General Towing { WARNING with the inside of the fill Information opening before operating the Never fill a portable fuel container nozzle. Contact should be Only use towing equipment that while it is in the vehicle. Static maintained until the filling is has been designed for the vehicle. electricity discharge from the complete. Contact your dealer or trailering container can ignite the fuel dealer for assistance with preparing . Do not smoke while the vehicle for towing a trailer. vapor. You can be badly burned pumping fuel. and the vehicle damaged if this See the following trailer towing occurs. To help avoid injury to you . Do not use a cellular phone information in this section: while pumping fuel. and others: . For information on driving . Dispense fuel only into while towing a trailer, see approved containers. “Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips.” . Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle, in a . For maximum vehicle and trailer vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, weights, see “Trailer Towing.” or on any surface other than . For information on equipment the ground. to tow a trailer, see “Towing (Continued) Equipment.” Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1)

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For information on towing a disabled The following information has vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on WARNING (Continued) important trailering tips and rules page 10‑111. For information on for your safety and that of your towing the vehicle behind another have been followed. Ask your passengers. Read this section vehicle such as a motor home, see dealer for advice and information carefully before pulling a trailer. Recreational Vehicle Towing on about towing a trailer with the page 10‑111. vehicle. Pulling a Trailer Here are some important points: Driving Characteristics The vehicle can tow a trailer if it is . There are many laws, including and Towing Tips equipped with the proper trailer speed limit restrictions that apply towing equipment. To identify the to trailering. Check for legal trailering capacity of the vehicle, see { WARNING requirements with state or Trailer Towing (Except CTS-V) on provincial police. page 9‑57 or Trailer Towing (CTS-V) The driver can lose control when . Do not tow a trailer at all during pulling a trailer if the correct on page 9‑58. Trailering changes handling, acceleration, braking, the first 1 600 km (1,000 miles) equipment is not used or the durability, and fuel economy. With the new vehicle is driven. The vehicle is not driven properly. the added weight, the engine, engine, axle, or other parts could For example, if the trailer is too transmission, wheel assemblies, be damaged. heavy, the brakes may not work and tires are forced to work harder . During the first 800 km well — or even at all. The driver and under greater loads. The (500 miles) that a trailer is and passengers could be trailer also adds wind resistance, towed, do not drive over 80 km/h seriously injured. The vehicle may increasing the pulling requirements. (50 mph) and do not make starts also be damaged; the resulting For safe trailering, correctly use the at full throttle. This reduces wear repairs would not be covered by proper trailering equipment. on the vehicle. the vehicle warranty. Pull a trailer only if all the steps in this section (Continued) Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (54,1)

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. Vehicles with automatic Check all trailer hitch parts and Following Distance transmissions can tow in attachments, safety chains, Stay at least twice as far behind the D (Drive) but M (Manual Mode) electrical connectors, lamps, tires, vehicle ahead as you would when is recommended. See Manual and mirror adjustments. If the trailer driving the vehicle without a trailer. Mode on page 9‑29 for more has electric brakes, start the vehicle This can help to avoid situations information. Use a lower gear if and trailer moving and then apply that require heavy braking and the transmission shifts too often. the trailer brake controller by hand sudden turns. For vehicles with a manual to be sure the brakes are working. transmission, it is better not to Passing use the highest gear. During the trip, check regularly to be sure that the load is secure, and the More passing distance is needed . Use the cruise control when lamps and trailer brakes are working when towing a trailer. Because the towing. properly. rig is longer, it is necessary to go . Obey speed limit restrictions. Towing with a Stability Control much farther beyond the passed Do not drive faster than the vehicle before returning to the lane. maximum posted speed for System trailers, or no more than 90 km/h When towing, the sound of the Backing Up (55 mph), to reduce wear on the stability control system might be Hold the bottom of the steering vehicle. heard. The system is reacting to the wheel with one hand. Then, to vehicle movement caused by the move the trailer to the left, move Driving with a Trailer trailer, which mainly occurs during that hand to the left. To move the Towing a trailer requires experience. cornering. This is normal when trailer to the right, move your hand Get familiar with handling and towing heavier trailers. to the right. Always back up slowly braking with the added trailer and, if possible, have someone weight. The vehicle is now longer guide you. and not as responsive as the vehicle is by itself. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1)

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Making Turns When towing a trailer, the arrows on When towing at high altitude on the instrument panel flash for turns steep uphill grades, consider the Notice: Making very sharp turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are following: Engine coolant will boil at while trailering could cause the burned out. For this reason you may a lower temperature than at normal trailer to come in contact with think other drivers are seeing the altitudes. If the engine is turned off the vehicle. The vehicle could be signal when they are not. It is immediately after towing at high damaged. Avoid making very important to check occasionally to altitude on steep uphill grades, the sharp turns while trailering. be sure the trailer bulbs are still vehicle may show signs similar to When turning with a trailer, make working. engine overheating. To avoid this, wider turns than normal. Do this let the engine run while parked, so the trailer won't strike soft Driving On Grades preferably on level ground, with the shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees Reduce speed and shift to a automatic transmission in P (Park) or other objects. Avoid jerky or lower gear before starting down a for a few minutes before turning the sudden maneuvers. Signal well in long or steep downgrade. If the engine off. For vehicles with manual advance. transmission is not shifted down, the transmissions, let the engine run while parked, preferably on level Turn Signals When Towing a brakes might have to be used so much that they would get hot and no ground, with the transmission out of Trailer longer work well. gear and the parking brake applied, for a few minutes before turning the The arrows on the instrument panel Vehicles with an automatic engine off. If the overheat warning flash whenever signaling a turn or transmission can tow in comes on, see Engine Overheating lane change. Properly hooked up, D (Drive) but M (Manual Mode) on page 10 24. the trailer lamps also flash, telling is recommended. Shift the ‑ other drivers the vehicle is turning, transmission to a lower gear changing lanes, or stopping. if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. For vehicles with a manual transmission, it is better not to use the highest gear. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (56,1)

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Parking on Hills 3. When the wheel chocks are in Maintenance When Trailer place, release the brake pedal Towing until the chocks absorb the load. { WARNING The vehicle needs service more 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then often when pulling a trailer. See this Parking the vehicle on a hill apply the parking brake and shift manual's Maintenance Schedule or with the trailer attached can be into P (Park) for vehicles with an Index for more information. Things dangerous. If something goes automatic transmission or into that are especially important in wrong, the rig could start to move. gear for vehicles with a manual trailer operation are automatic People can be injured, and both transmission. transmission fluid, engine oil, axle the vehicle and the trailer can be 5. Release the brake pedal. lubricant, belts, cooling system, and damaged. When possible, always brake system. It is a good idea to park the rig on a flat surface. Leaving After Parking on a Hill inspect these before and during 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal the trip. If parking the rig on a hill: while you: Check periodically to see that all 1. Press the brake pedal, but do . Start the engine, hitch nuts and bolts are tight. not shift into P (Park) yet for . Shift into a gear, and Engine Cooling When Trailer vehicles with an automatic Towing transmission, or into gear . Release the parking brake. for vehicles with a manual 2. Let up on the brake pedal. The cooling system may temporarily transmission. Turn the wheels overheat during severe operating into the curb if facing downhill or 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is conditions. See Engine Overheating into traffic if facing uphill. clear of the chocks. on page 10‑24. 2. Have someone place chocks 4. Stop and have someone pick up under the trailer wheels. and store the chocks. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1)

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Trailer Towing Maximum trailer weight is If there are a lot of options, calculated assuming only the equipment, passengers or cargo in (Except CTS-V and driver is in the tow vehicle and it the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue Coupe) has all the required trailering weight the vehicle can carry, which Before pulling a trailer, there are equipment. The weight of additional will also reduce the trailer weight the three important considerations that optional equipment, passengers, vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer, have to do with weight: and cargo in the tow vehicle must the tongue load must be added to be subtracted from the maximum the GVW because the vehicle will . The weight of the trailer. trailer weight. be carrying that weight, too. See . The weight of the trailer tongue. Ask your dealer for our trailering Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑11 for more information about the . information or advice, or write us at The total weight on the vehicle's vehicle's maximum load capacity. tires. our Customer Assistance Offices. See Roadside Service (U.S. and Weight of the Trailer Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside How heavy can a trailer safely be? Service (Mexico) on page 13‑9 for more information. It should never weigh more than 450 kg (1,000 lbs). But even that Weight of the Trailer Tongue can be too heavy. The tongue load (A) of any trailer is Speed, altitude, road grades, an important weight to measure outside temperature, special because it affects the total gross equipment, and the amount of weight of the vehicle. The Gross tongue weight the vehicle can carry Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the must be considered. See “Weight of curb weight of the vehicle, any the Trailer Tongue” later in this cargo carried in it, and the people For a weight-carrying hitch, section for more information. who will be riding in the vehicle. the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (58,1)

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After loading the trailer, weigh Towing Equipment Safety Chains the trailer and then the tongue, Always attach chains between the separately, to see if the weights are Hitches vehicle and the trailer. Cross the proper. If they are not, adjustments Use the correct hitch equipment. safety chains under the tongue might be made by moving some See your dealer or a hitch dealer for of the trailer to help prevent the items around in the trailer. assistance. tongue from contacting the road if it Total Weight on the . The rear bumper on the vehicle becomes separated from the hitch. Vehicle's Tires is not intended for hitches. Leave enough slack so the rig can Do not attach rental hitches or turn. Never allow safety chains to Inflate the vehicle's tires to the drag on the ground. upper limit for cold tires. These other bumper-type hitches to it. numbers can be found on the Use only a frame-mounted hitch Trailer Brakes Certification label or see Vehicle that does not attach to the bumper. Does the trailer have its own Load Limits on page 9‑11. Do not go brakes? Be sure to read and follow over the GVW limit for the vehicle, . Will any holes be made in the the instructions for the trailer brakes or the GAWR, including the weight body of the vehicle when the so they are installed, adjusted, and of the trailer tongue. trailer hitch is installed? If there maintained properly. are, seal the holes when the Trailer Towing hitch is removed. If the holes Because the vehicle has antilock (CTS-V and Coupe) are not sealed, dirt, water, and brakes, do not tap into the vehicle's deadly carbon monoxide (CO) brake system. If this is done, both The vehicle is neither designed nor from the exhaust can get into the brake systems will not work well, intended to tow a trailer. vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on or at all. page 9‑25. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1)

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Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12‐volt battery, even if the Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything Equipment electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Notice: Do not add anything Vehicle on page 3‑41 and Adding electrical to the vehicle unless Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped you check with your dealer first. Vehicle on page 3‑42. Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (60,1)

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2 NOTES Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

Vehicle Care 10-1

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-16 Bulb Replacement Vehicle Care Cooling System ...... 10-18 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-37 Engine Coolant ...... 10-19 Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-37 General Information Engine Overheating ...... 10-24 High Intensity Discharge Overheated Engine (HID) Lighting ...... 10-37 General Information ...... 10-3 Protection Fog Lamps ...... 10-38 California Proposition Operating Mode ...... 10-25 License Plate Lamp (Coupe 65 Warning ...... 10-3 Power Steering Fluid ...... 10-25 and Sedan) ...... 10-38 California Perchlorate Washer Fluid ...... 10-26 License Plate Lamp Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Brakes ...... 10-27 (Wagon) ...... 10-39 Accessories and Brake Fluid ...... 10-28 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-39 Modifications ...... 10-3 Battery ...... 10-30 Vehicle Checks All-Wheel Drive ...... 10-31 Electrical System Doing Your Own Starter Switch Check ...... 10-31 Electrical System Service Work ...... 10-4 Automatic Transmission Shift Overload ...... 10-40 Hood ...... 10-5 Lock Control Function Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Check ...... 10-32 Breakers ...... 10-41 Engine Compartment Fuse Overview ...... 10-6 Ignition Transmission Lock Block (CTS Coupe and Engine Cover ...... 10-10 Check ...... 10-33 Sedan) ...... 10-41 Engine Oil ...... 10-10 Park Brake and P (Park) Engine Compartment Fuse Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-14 Mechanism Check ...... 10-33 Block (CTS V Coupe and Automatic Transmission Wiper Blade Sedan) ...... 10-45 Fluid ...... 10-14 Replacement ...... 10-34 Engine Compartment Fuse Manual Transmission Headlamp Aiming Block (CTS Wagon) ...... 10-48 Fluid ...... 10-15 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-35 Engine Compartment Fuse Hydraulic Clutch ...... 10-15 Block (CTS V Wagon) . . . . . 10-52 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

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Rear Compartment Fuse Tire Pressure Monitor Storing the Tire Sealant and Block (CTS Coupe and Operation ...... 10-75 Compressor Kit Sedan) ...... 10-55 Tire Inspection ...... 10-78 (Sedan) ...... 10-97 Rear Compartment Fuse Tire Rotation ...... 10-79 Tire Changing ...... 10-98 Block (CTS-V Coupe and When It Is Time for New Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-106 Sedan) ...... 10-57 Tires ...... 10-80 Rear Compartment Fuse Buying New Tires ...... 10-81 Jump Starting Block (CTS Wagon) ...... 10-59 Different Size Tires and Jump Starting ...... 10-106 Rear Compartment Fuse Wheels ...... 10-83 Towing Block (CTS-V Wagon) . . . . . 10-61 Uniform Tire Quality Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-111 Grading ...... 10-83 Wheels and Tires Recreational Vehicle Wheel Alignment and Tire Towing ...... 10-111 Tires ...... 10-64 Balance ...... 10-85 Winter Tires ...... 10-65 Wheel Replacement ...... 10-85 Appearance Care Low-Profile Tires ...... 10-65 Tire Chains ...... 10-86 Exterior Care ...... 10-113 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-66 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-87 Interior Care ...... 10-117 Tire Designations ...... 10-68 Tire Sealant and Floor Mats ...... 10-120 Tire Terminology and Compressor Kit ...... 10-89 Definitions ...... 10-69 Storing the Tire Sealant and Tire Pressure ...... 10-72 Compressor Kit Tire Pressure for High-Speed (Wagon) ...... 10-96 Operation ...... 10-73 Storing the Tire Sealant and Tire Pressure Monitor Compressor Kit System ...... 10-74 (Coupe) ...... 10-97 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

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General Information California Proposition Accessories and For service and parts needs, visit 65 Warning Modifications your dealer. You will receive Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non‐dealer accessories genuine GM parts and GM-trained one, contain and/or emit chemicals to the vehicle can affect vehicle and supported service people. known to the State of California to performance and safety, including Genuine GM parts have one of cause cancer and birth defects or such things as airbags, braking, these marks: other reproductive harm. Engine stability, ride and handling, exhaust, many parts and systems, emissions systems, aerodynamics, many fluids, and some component durability, and electronic systems wear by-products contain and/or like antilock brakes, traction control, emit these chemicals. and stability control. Some of these accessories could even cause California Perchlorate malfunction or damage not covered Materials Requirements by the vehicle warranty. Damage to vehicle components Certain types of automotive resulting from the installation or use applications, such as airbag of non GM certified parts, including initiators, seat belt pretensioners, ‐ control module modifications, is not and lithium batteries contained in covered under the terms of the Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, vehicle warranty and may affect may contain perchlorate materials. remaining warranty coverage for Special handling may be necessary. affected parts. For additional information, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

10-4 Vehicle Care

GM Accessories are designed to Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service complement and function with other work, use the proper service systems on the vehicle. Your GM manual. It tells you much more dealer can accessorize the vehicle Doing Your Own about how to service the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories. Service Work than this manual can. To order the When you go to your GM dealer proper service manual, see Service and ask for GM Accessories, you { WARNING Publications Ordering Information will know that GM-trained and on page 13‑14. supported service technicians will You can be injured and the This vehicle has an airbag system. perform the work using genuine GM vehicle could be damaged if you Before attempting to do your own Accessories. try to do service work on a vehicle service work, see Servicing the Also, see Adding Equipment to the without knowing enough about it. Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on . Be sure you have sufficient page 3‑41. page 3‑42. knowledge, experience, Keep a record with all parts receipts the proper replacement and list the mileage and the date parts, and tools before of any service work performed. attempting any vehicle See Maintenance Records on maintenance task. page 11‑11. . Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, and other fasteners. Metric and English fasteners can be easily confused. If the wrong fasteners are used, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

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Hood Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then To open the hood: pull the hood down and close it firmly.

1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle on the lower 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and side of the instrument panel. find the secondary hood release lever. The lever is located under the front edge of the grille near the center. Push the release lever up and raise the hood. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

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Engine Compartment Overview CTS 3.6 L V6 Engine Shown, 3.0 L V6 Engine Similar Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

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A. Windshield Washer Fluid D. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. I. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on See Jump Starting on View). See Engine Oil on page 10‑26. page 10‑106. page 10‑10. B. Engine Compartment Fuse E. Passenger Compartment J. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir Block (CTS Coupe and Sedan) Air Filter. See Passenger (If Equipped) (Not Shown). See on page 10‑41 or Engine Compartment Air Filter on Hydraulic Clutch on page 10‑15. Compartment Fuse Block page 8‑7. K. Brake Master Cylinder (CTS V Coupe and Sedan) on F. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of Reservoir (Out of View). See page 10 45 or Engine ‑ View). See Cooling System on Brakes on page 10‑27. Compartment Fuse Block page 10‑18. (CTS Wagon) on page 10‑48 or L. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Engine Compartment Fuse G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. Pressure Cap. See Engine Block (CTS V Wagon) on See Power Steering Fluid on Coolant on page 10‑19. page 10‑52. page 10‑25. M. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine page 10‑16. See Jump Starting on Oil on page 10‑10. page 10‑106. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

10-8 Vehicle Care

CTS-V 6.2 L V8 Engine Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)

Vehicle Care 10-9

A. Windshield Washer Fluid D. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. J. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on See Jump Starting on (If Equipped) (Not Shown). See page 10‑26. page 10‑106. Hydraulic Clutch on page 10‑15. B. Engine Compartment Fuse E. Engine Oil Fill Cap (Out of K. Brake Master Cylinder Block (CTS Coupe and Sedan) View). See Engine Oil on Reservoir. See Brakes on on page 10‑41 or Engine page 10‑10. page 10‑27. Compartment Fuse Block F. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine L. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and (CTS V Coupe and Sedan) on Oil on page 10‑10. Pressure Cap. See Engine page 10 45 or Engine ‑ Coolant on page 10‑19. Compartment Fuse Block G. Passenger Compartment (CTS Wagon) on page 10‑48 or Air Filter. See Passenger M. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Engine Compartment Fuse Compartment Air Filter on (Under Engine Cover). See Block (CTS V Wagon) on page 8‑7. Power Steering Fluid on page 10‑52. H. Intercooler System Pressure page 10‑25. C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. Cap. See Cooling System on N. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on See Jump Starting on page 10‑18. page 10‑16. page 10‑106. I. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System on page 10‑18. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)

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Engine Cover 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to 2. Pull the engine cover forward reinstall engine cover. until it is clear of the smaller Engine Cover (CTS) piece. Engine Cover (CTS-V) 3. Lift and remove the engine cover. 4. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall engine cover. Engine Oil To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment: To remove: To remove: . Always use engine oil approved 1. Remove the oil fill cap (A). to the proper specification and of The engine cover consists of the proper viscosity grade. See 2. Raise the right front corner of two pieces. Only the larger front Selecting the Right Engine Oil the engine cover (B) to release it “ ” piece needs to be removed to in this section. from the ball stud. access the engine oil and power . Check the engine oil level 3. Pull the engine cover (B) forward steering fill caps. regularly and maintain the to slide the rear tabs (C) out from 1. Raise the front of the engine proper oil level. See Checking under the retainers. “ cover (A) to release it from the Engine Oil” and “When to Add 4. Lift and remove the engine ball studs (B). Engine Oil” in this section. cover. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)

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. Change the engine oil at the 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean Notice: Do not add too much oil. appropriate time. See Engine Oil it with a paper towel or cloth, Oil levels above or below the Life System on page 10‑14. then push it back in all the way. acceptable operating range . Always dispose of engine oil Remove it again, keeping the tip shown on the dipstick are harmful properly. See “What to Do with down, and check the level. to the engine. If you find that Used Oil” in this section. you have an oil level above the When to Add Engine Oil operating range, i.e., the engine Checking Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched has so much oil that the oil level It is a good idea to check the engine area at the tip of the dipstick, add gets above the cross-hatched oil level at each fuel fill. In order to 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil area that shows the proper get an accurate reading, the vehicle and then recheck the level. See operating range, the engine could must be on level ground. The “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” be damaged. You should drain engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow in this section for an explanation out the excess oil or limit driving loop. See Engine Compartment of what kind of oil to use. For of the vehicle and seek a service Overview on page 10‑6 for the engine oil crankcase capacity, see professional to remove the location of the engine oil dipstick. Capacities and Specifications on excess amount of oil. page 12‑2. 1. If the engine has been running See Engine Compartment Overview recently, turn off the engine and on page 10‑6 for the location of the allow several minutes for the oil engine oil fill cap. to drain back into the oil pan. Add enough oil to put the level Checking the oil level too soon somewhere in the proper operating after engine shutoff will not range. Push the dipstick all the way provide an accurate oil level back in when through. reading. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)

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Selecting the Right Engine Oil Notice: Use only engine oil Use of Substitute Engine Oils if that is approved to the dexos dexos is unavailable: In the event Selecting the right engine oil ™ ™ specification or an equivalent that dexos approved engine oil is depends on both the proper oil ™ engine oil of the appropriate not available at an oil change or for specification and viscosity grade: viscosity grade. Engine oils maintaining proper oil level, you Specification approved to the dexos™ may use substitute engine oil specification will show the displaying the API Starburst symbol Use and ask for engine oils with dexos symbol on the container. and of SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade. the dexos certification mark. Oils ™ ™ Failure to use the recommended Use of oils that do not meet the meeting the requirements of the engine oil or equivalent can dexos specification, however, may vehicle should have the dexos ™ ™ result in engine damage not result in reduced performance under certification mark on the container. covered by the vehicle warranty. certain circumstances. This certification mark indicates that If you are unsure whether the the oil has been approved to the oil is approved to the dexos Viscosity Grade dexos specification. ™ ™ specification, ask your service SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity provider. grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W‐30, 10W‐40, or 20W-50.

This vehicle was filled at the factory with dexos™ approved engine oil. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)

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(−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should What to Do with Used Oil be used. An oil of this viscosity Used engine oil contains certain grade will provide easier cold elements that can be unhealthy for starting for the engine at extremely your skin and could even cause low temperatures. When selecting cancer. Do not let used oil stay on an oil of the appropriate viscosity your skin for very long. Clean your grade, be sure to always select skin and nails with soap and water, an oil that meets the required or a good hand cleaner. Wash or specification, dexos . See ™ properly dispose of clothing or rags Specification earlier in this “ ” containing used engine oil. See the section for more information. manufacturer's warnings about the Engine Oil Additives/Engine use and disposal of oil products. Oil Flushes Used oil can be a threat to the Do not add anything to the oil. The environment. If you change your recommended oils with the dexos™ own oil, be sure to drain all the oil specification and displaying the from the filter before disposal. Never dexos™ certification mark are all dispose of oil by putting it in the that is needed for good performance trash or pouring it on the ground, and engine protection. into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Recycle it by taking Engine oil system flushes are not it to a place that collects used oil. recommended and could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below −29°C Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)

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Engine Oil Life System and, at this time, the system must The system is reset when the be reset. Your dealer has trained CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON When to Change Engine Oil service people who will perform this message goes off. This vehicle has a computer system work and reset the system. It is also If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON that indicates when to change the important to check the oil regularly message comes back on when the engine oil and filter. This is based over the course of an oil drain vehicle is started, the engine oil life on engine revolutions and engine interval and keep it at the proper system has not been reset. Repeat temperature, and not on mileage. level. the procedure. Based on driving conditions, the If the system is ever reset mileage at which an oil change is accidentally, the oil must be Automatic Transmission indicated can vary considerably. For changed at 5 000 km (3,000 miles) Fluid the oil life system to work properly, since the last oil change. the system must be reset every time Remember to reset the oil life How to Check Automatic the oil is changed. system whenever the oil is changed. Transmission Fluid When the system has calculated How to Reset the Engine Oil It is not necessary to check that oil life has been diminished, Life System the transmission fluid level. it indicates that an oil change is A transmission fluid leak is the Reset the system whenever the necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE only reason for fluid loss. If a leak engine oil is changed so that the OIL SOON message comes on. See occurs, take the vehicle to the system can calculate the next Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑35. dealer service department and have engine oil change. To reset the Change the oil as soon as possible it repaired as soon as possible. within the next 1 000 km (600 miles). system: The vehicle is not equipped with a It is possible that, if driving under 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with transmission fluid level dipstick. the best conditions, the oil life the engine off. system might indicate that an oil There is a special procedure change is not necessary for up to a 2. Fully press and release the for checking and changing the year. The engine oil and filter must accelerator pedal three times transmission fluid. Because this be changed at least once a year within five seconds. procedure is difficult, it should be Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)

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done at the dealer service See Recommended Fluids and Refer to the Maintenance Schedule department. Contact your dealer Lubricants on page 11‑7 for the for the proper fluid to use. See for additional information or refer proper fluid to use. Recommended Fluids and to the procedure in the service Lubricants on page 11‑7. The fluid manual. To purchase a service Hydraulic Clutch requires changing every two years. manual, see Service Publications See Scheduled Maintenance on It is not necessary to regularly Ordering Information on page 13‑14. page 11‑2. check clutch fluid unless you Change the fluid and filter at the suspect there is a leak in the How to Check and Add Fluid intervals listed in Scheduled system. Adding fluid will not correct Visually check the clutch fluid Maintenance on page 11‑2, and be a leak. A fluid loss in this system sure to use the fluid listed in reservoir to make sure the fluid level could indicate a problem. Have the is at the MIN (minimum) line on the Recommended Fluids and system inspected and repaired. Lubricants on page 11‑7. side of the reservoir. The hydraulic When to Check and What clutch fluid system should be closed Manual Transmission to Use and sealed. Fluid Do not remove the cap to check the fluid level or to top‐off the fluid It is not necessary to check the level. Remove the cap only when manual transmission fluid level. necessary to add the proper fluid A transmission fluid leak is the until the level reaches the MIN line. only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to a dealer for service. Have it repaired as The hydraulic clutch fluid reservoir soon as possible. You may also cap has this symbol on it. See have the fluid level checked by Engine Compartment Overview on your dealer when the oil is changed. page 10‑6 for reservoir location. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)

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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is in the engine compartment on the driver To inspect the air cleaner/filter, side of the vehicle, near the front. remove the filter from the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview and lightly shake the filter to release on page 10‑6 for more information loose dust and dirt. If the filter on location. remains covered with dirt, a new filter is required. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the 1. Turn the ignition off. scheduled maintenance intervals and replace it at the first oil change 3. Disconnect the electrical after each 80 000 km (50,000 mile) connector from the air box. interval. See Scheduled 4. Loosen the screw on the clamp Maintenance on page 11‑2 for more holding the air outlet duct in information. If you are driving in place. Do not remove the clamp. dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the Move the duct aside. filter at each engine oil change. 5. Remove the hose from the air cleaner housing mounting arm. Move the hose aside.

2. Remove the side cover by pulling up on the front of the cover. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)

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6. Remove the three air cleaner 7. Move the air cleaner housing 8. Remove the air cleaner filter housing cover screws. cover and remove the cover from the air cleaner housing. from the air cleaner housing. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)

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How to Reinstall Engine Air 8. Attach the electrical connector to Cooling System Cleaner/Filter the air box. The cooling system allows the 1. Install the air cleaner into the air 9. Reinstall the side cover. engine to maintain the correct cleaner housing. The outer air working temperature. cleaner filter seal must be fitted { WARNING When it is safe to lift the hood: properly in the air cleaner housing. Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or 2. Align the air cleaner housing cover tabs to the air cleaner others to be burned. The air housing. cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine 3. Install the air cleaner housing backfires. Use caution when cover. working on the engine and do not 4. Install the air cleaner housing drive with the air cleaner/filter off. cover screws. 5. Install the hose to the air cleaner Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is housing mounting arm. The hose off, dirt can easily get into the must be routed correctly. engine, which could damage it. 6. Install the air cleaner outlet duct Always have the air cleaner/filter A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan(s) to the air cleaner housing. in place when you are driving. (Out of View) 7. Tighten the air cleaner outlet B. Coolant Surge Tank and duct screw clamp. Pressure Cap Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1)

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Notice: Using coolant other than Engine Coolant { WARNING DEX-COOL® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator The cooling system in the vehicle An electric engine cooling fan for all engines and the intercooler corrosion. In addition, the engine ® under the hood can start up even coolant could require changing is filled with DEX-COOL . This when the engine is not running sooner, at 50 000 km (30,000 mi) coolant is designed to remain in the and can cause injury. Keep or 24 months, whichever occurs vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km hands, clothing, and tools away first. Any repairs would not (150,000 mi), whichever occurs first. from any underhood electric fan. be covered by the vehicle The following explains the cooling warranty. Always use DEX-COOL system and how to check and add (silicate-free) coolant in the coolant when it is low. If there is a vehicle. { WARNING problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on Heater and radiator hoses, and page 10‑24. other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1)

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What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Never dispose of engine coolant drinkable water and DEX-COOL by putting it in the trash, pouring { WARNING coolant. If using this mixture, it on the ground, or into sewers, nothing else needs to be added. streams, or bodies of water. Adding only plain water or some This mixture: Have the coolant changed by an authorized service center, familiar other liquid to the cooling system . Gives freezing protection down can be dangerous. Plain water to −37°C (−34°F), outside with legal requirements regarding and other liquids, can boil before temperature. used coolant disposal. This will help the proper coolant mixture will. protect the environment and your . Gives boiling protection up health. The coolant warning system is set to 129°C (265°F), engine for the proper coolant mixture. temperature. Checking Coolant With plain water or the wrong . The vehicle must be on a level mixture, the engine could get too Protects against rust and surface when checking the coolant hot but you would not get the corrosion. level. overheat warning. The engine . Will not damage aluminum parts. The engine coolant reservoir is could catch fire and you or . Helps keep the proper engine located in the engine compartment others could be burned. Use a temperature. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable on the driver side of the vehicle. water and DEX-COOL coolant. Notice: If an improper coolant See Engine Compartment Overview mixture is used, the engine could on page 10‑6. overheat and be badly damaged. Check to see if coolant is visible in The repair cost would not be the surge tank. If the coolant inside covered by the vehicle warranty. the surge tank is boiling, do not do Too much water in the mixture anything else until it cools down. can freeze and crack the engine, If coolant is visible but the coolant radiator, heater core, and other level is not at or above the FULL parts. COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1)

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DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant Notice: This vehicle has a surge tank, but be sure the cooling specific coolant fill procedure. WARNING (Continued) system is cool before this is done. Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to turn the cap when the cooling If the engine is warm or hot, the system, including the surge tank coolant level should be at or above overheat and be severely damaged. pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the the FROID/FULL COLD line on the cooling system and surge tank side of the coolant surge tank. If the { WARNING pressure cap to cool if you ever engine is cold, the coolant level have to turn the pressure cap. should be near the FROID/FULL COLD line on the side of the coolant An electric engine cooling fan surge tank. If it is not, there could under the hood can start up even If coolant is needed, add the proper be a leak in the cooling system. when the engine is not running DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the and can cause injury. Keep coolant surge tank. How to Add Coolant to the hands, clothing, and tools away Surge Tank If no coolant is visible in the surge from any underhood electric fan. tank, add coolant as follows: { WARNING 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling You can be burned if you spill { WARNING system, including the coolant coolant on hot engine parts. surge tank pressure cap and Coolant contains ethylene glycol Steam and scalding liquids from upper radiator hose, is no longer a hot cooling system can blow and it will burn if the engine parts hot. Turn the pressure cap are hot enough. Do not spill out and burn you badly. They slowly counterclockwise about are under pressure, and if you coolant on a hot engine. one-quarter turn and then stop. turn the surge tank pressure If you hear a hiss, wait for that to cap — even a little — they can stop. A hiss means there is still come out at high speed. Never some pressure left. (Continued) Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1)

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By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FROID/FULL COLD line on the side of the coolant surge tank. 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. Notice: If the pressure cap is 2. Then keep turning the pressure 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with not tightly installed, coolant loss cap slowly and remove it. the proper mixture, to slightly and possible engine damage may above the FROID/FULL COLD occur. Be sure the cap is properly line on the side of the coolant and tightly secured. surge tank. Recheck the coolant level in the 4. With the coolant surge tank bottle next time you use your pressure cap off, start the vehicle to ensure the system is full engine and let it run until you when cold. can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. The upper radiator hose is the top hose coming out of the radiator, on the passenger side of the vehicle. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1)

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Checking Coolant in the Adding Coolant to the 2. Then keep turning the pressure Intercooler System (CTS-V) Intercooler System cap slowly and remove it. The vehicle must be on a level Coolant (CTS-V) 3. Add the proper DEX-COOL surface when checking the coolant coolant mixture to the fill neck level. until the coolant is within the cold fill region. The super charged engine intercooler coolant fill neck is With the intercooler system located in the engine compartment pressure cap off, start the on the passenger side of the engine and let it run for a couple vehicle. See Engine Compartment of minutes. Then turn the engine Overview on page 10‑6. off. By this time, the coolant level inside the fill neck may be On the coolant fill neck, there lower. If the level drops where is a cold fill region between the coolant is no longer within the two horizontal lines shown. cold fill region of the fill neck Check to see if coolant is visible with the engine off, add more of in the coolant fill neck. If the coolant 1. Remove the intercooler the DEX-COOL coolant mixture is not visible or below the cold system pressure cap when the to the fill neck until the level is fill region in the fill neck, add a intercooler system hoses are no again visible in the cold fill 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable longer hot. Turn the pressure region. water and DEX-COOL coolant at the cap slowly counterclockwise coolant fill bottle, but be sure the about one-quarter of a turn. cooling system is cool before this If you hear a hiss, wait for that to is done. stop. This allows any pressure still left to be vented. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (24,1)

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4. Then replace the pressure cap. If you do decide to lift the hood, If Steam Is Coming from the Be sure the pressure cap is make sure the vehicle is parked on Engine Compartment hand-tight and fully seated. a level surface. Notice: If the pressure cap is Then check to see if the engine { WARNING not tightly installed, coolant loss cooling fans are running. If the and possible engine damage may engine is overheating, the fan(s) Steam from an overheated engine occur. Be sure the cap is properly should be running. If they are not, can burn you badly, even if you and tightly secured. do not continue to run the engine just open the hood. Stay away If the coolant is not at the proper and have the vehicle serviced. from the engine if you see or hear level when the system cools down Notice: Engine damage from steam coming from it. Just turn it again, see your dealer. running the engine without off and get everyone away from coolant is not covered by the the vehicle until it cools down. Engine Overheating warranty. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open Notice: If the engine catches fire The vehicle has several indicators the hood. to warn of engine overheating. because of being driven with no coolant, the vehicle can be badly If you keep driving when the There are two engine hot messages damaged. The costly repairs engine is overheated, the liquids that may be displayed in the Driver would not be covered by the in it can catch fire. You or others Information Center (DIC). See vehicle warranty. could be badly burned. Stop the Engine Cooling System Messages engine if it overheats, and get out on page 5 35 for more information. ‑ of the vehicle until the engine You may decide not to lift the hood is cool. when one of these warnings appear, but get service help right away. See Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Service (Mexico) on page 13‑9. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1)

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If No Steam Is Coming from If the temperature overheat gauge Overheated Engine the Engine Compartment is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer Protection If an engine overheat warning is displays, the vehicle can be driven. Operating Mode displayed but no steam can be seen Continue to drive the vehicle slow This operating mode allows the or heard, the problem may not be for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe too serious. Sometimes the engine vehicle to be driven to a safe place vehicle distance from the car in front in an emergency. Should a hot can get a little too hot when the of you. If the warning does not come vehicle: engine condition exist, an overheat back on, continue to drive normally. protection mode which alternates . Climbs a long hill on a hot day. If the warning continues, pull firing groups of cylinders helps . Stops after high-speed driving. over, stop, and park the vehicle prevent engine damage. In this right away. mode, there is a loss in power . Idles for long periods in traffic. and engine performance. Driving If there is no sign of steam, idle . Tows a trailer. extended distances and/or towing a the engine for three minutes while trailer in the overheat protection If the overheat warning is displayed parked. If the warning is still mode should be avoided. with no sign of steam: displayed, turn off the engine 1. Turn the air conditioning off. until it cools down. Also, see “Overheated Engine Protection Power Steering Fluid 2. Turn the heater on to the highest Operating Mode” next in this temperature and to the highest section. fan speed. Open the windows as necessary. 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) See Engine Compartment Overview or N (Neutral) and let the on page 10‑6 for the location of the engine idle. power steering fluid reservoir. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (26,1)

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When to Check Power Steering The level should be between the Adding Washer Fluid HOT and COLD marks. If necessary, Fluid The WASHER FLUID LOW ADD add only enough fluid to bring the FLUID message will appear on the It is not necessary to regularly level between the marks. check power steering fluid unless Driver Information Center (DIC) you suspect there is a leak in the What to Use when the fluid level is low. See system or you hear an unusual Washer Fluid Messages on To determine what kind of fluid to noise. A fluid loss in this system page 5‑46 for more information. use, see Recommended Fluids and could indicate a problem. Have the Lubricants on page 11 7. Always system inspected and repaired. ‑ use the proper fluid. How to Check Power Steering Fluid Washer Fluid To check the power steering fluid: What to Use 1. Turn the key off and let the When adding windshield washer Open the cap with the washer engine compartment cool down. fluid to the vehicle, be sure to read symbol on it. Add washer fluid the manufacturer's instructions 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the until the tank is full. See Engine before use. If you will be operating reservoir clean. Compartment Overview on your vehicle in an area where the page 10 6 for reservoir location. 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the temperature may fall below freezing, ‑ dipstick with a clean rag. use a fluid that has sufficient 4. Replace the cap and completely protection against freezing. tighten it. 5. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1)

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Notice: Brakes Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when . When using concentrated This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc the brakes are first applied or washer fluid, follow the brake pads have built-in wear manufacturer's instructions lightly applied. This does not mean indicators that make a high-pitched something is wrong with the brakes. for adding water. warning sound when the brake pads Properly torqued wheel nuts are . Do not mix water with are worn and new pads are needed. ready-to-use washer fluid. The sound can come and go or be necessary to help prevent brake Water can cause the solution heard all the time the vehicle is pulsation. When tires are rotated, to freeze and damage the moving, except when applying the inspect brake pads for wear washer fluid tank and other brake pedal firmly. and evenly tighten wheel nuts parts of the washer system. in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Also, water does not clean as { WARNING well as washer fluid. Specifications on page 12‑2. The brake wear warning sound Brake linings should always be . Fill the washer fluid tank only three-quarters full means that soon the brakes will replaced as complete axle sets. not work well. That could lead to when it is very cold. This Brake Pedal Travel allows for fluid expansion a crash. When the brake wear if freezing occurs, which warning sound is heard, have the See your dealer if the brake pedal could damage the tank if vehicle serviced. does not return to normal height, it is completely full. or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign . Do not use engine coolant Notice: Continuing to drive with that brake service might be (antifreeze) in the windshield worn-out brake pads could result required. washer. It can damage the in costly brake repair. windshield washer system and paint. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (28,1)

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Brake Adjustment The braking performance expected There are only two reasons why can change in many other ways if the brake fluid level in the reservoir Every time the brakes are applied, the wrong replacement brake parts might go down: with or without the vehicle moving, are installed. the brakes adjust for wear. . The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid wear. When new linings are The braking system on a vehicle is installed, the fluid level goes complex. Its many parts have to be back up. of top quality and work well together . A fluid leak in the brake if the vehicle is to have really good hydraulic system can also cause braking. The vehicle was designed a low fluid level. Have the brake and tested with top-quality brake hydraulic system fixed, since a parts. When parts of the braking leak means that sooner or later system are replaced, be sure to get The brake master cylinder reservoir the brakes will not work well. new, approved replacement parts. is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as If this is not done, the brakes might indicated on the reservoir cap. See Do not top off the brake fluid. not work properly. For example, Engine Compartment Overview on Adding fluid does not correct a leak. installing disc brake pads that are page 10‑6 for the location of the If fluid is added when the linings wrong for the vehicle, can change reservoir. are worn, there will be too much the balance between the front fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, and rear brakes — for the worse. as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1)

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What to Add Notice: { WARNING Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid . Using the wrong fluid If too much brake fluid is added, it from a sealed container. See can badly damage brake can spill on the engine and burn, Recommended Fluids and hydraulic system parts. if the engine is hot enough. You Lubricants on page 11‑7. For example, just a few or others could be burned, and Always clean the brake fluid drops of mineral-based oil, the vehicle could be damaged. reservoir cap and the area around such as engine oil, in the Add brake fluid only when work is the cap before removing it. This brake hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic done on the brake hydraulic helps keep dirt from entering the system parts so badly that system. reservoir. they will have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in When the brake fluid falls to a low { WARNING the wrong kind of fluid. level, the brake warning light comes With the wrong kind of fluid in . If brake fluid is spilled on the on. See Brake System Warning the brake hydraulic system, the vehicle's painted surfaces, Light on page 5‑22. brakes might not work well. This the paint finish can be could cause a crash. Always use damaged. Be careful not the proper brake fluid. to spill brake fluid on the vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (30,1)

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Battery After a power loss, such as Vehicle Storage disconnecting the battery or The battery is in the trunk, behind removing the maxi fuses in the { WARNING the trim panel, on the passenger power distribution fuse block, the side of the vehicle. Refer to the following steps must be performed Batteries have acid that can burn replacement number shown on the to calibrate the electronic throttle you and gas that can explode. original battery label when a new control. If this is not done, the battery is needed. You can be badly hurt if you are engine will not run properly. not careful. See Jump Starting on { 1. Turn the ignition on but do not page 10‑106 for tips on working DANGER start the engine. around a battery without Battery posts, terminals, and 2. Leave the ignition on for at getting hurt. related accessories contain lead least three minutes so that the and lead compounds, chemicals electronic throttle control will Infrequent Usage: Remove the known to the State of California to cycle and re-learn its home black, negative (−) cable from the cause cancer and reproductive position. battery to keep the battery from harm. Wash hands after handling. 3. Turn the ignition off. running down. 4. Start and run the engine for at Extended Storage: Remove the least 30 seconds. black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1)

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All-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant What to Use If your vehicle is equipped with Refer to the Maintenance Schedule all-wheel-drive, this is an additional to determine what kind of lubricant system that needs lubrication. to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Starter Switch Check It is not necessary to regularly { check the transfer case fluid unless WARNING you suspect there is a leak or you When you are doing this hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss inspection, the vehicle could could indicate a problem. Have it move suddenly. If the vehicle inspected and repaired. moves, you or others could be A. Drain Plug injured. B. Fill Plug To get an accurate reading, the 1. Before starting this check, be vehicle should be on a level sure there is enough room surface. around the vehicle. If the level is below the bottom 2. Firmly apply both the parking of the filler plug hole, located on brake and the regular brake. the transfer case, you'll need to See Parking Brake (Manual) on add some lubricant. Add enough page 9‑34 or Parking Brake lubricant to raise the level to the (Electric) on page 9‑35. bottom of the filler plug hole. Use care not to overtighten the plug. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (32,1)

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Do not use the accelerator Automatic Transmission 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. pedal, and be ready to turn off Shift Lock Control See Parking Brake (Manual) on the engine immediately if it page 9‑34 or Parking Brake starts. Function Check (Electric) on page 9‑35. 3. For automatic transmission Be ready to apply the regular vehicles, try to start the engine { WARNING brake immediately if the vehicle in each gear. The vehicle should begins to move. When you are doing this start only in P (Park) or 3. With the engine off, turn the N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle ignition on, but do not start the in any other position, contact engine. Without applying the your dealer for service. moves, you or others could be injured. regular brake, try to move the For manual transmission shift lever out of P (Park) with vehicles, put the shift lever in normal effort. If the shift lever Neutral, push the clutch pedal 1. Before starting this check, be moves out of P (Park), contact down halfway, and try to start sure there is enough room your dealer for service. the engine. The vehicle should around the vehicle. It should be start only when the clutch pedal parked on a level surface. is pushed down all the way to the floor. If the vehicle starts when the clutch pedal is not pushed all the way down, contact your dealer for service. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1)

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Ignition Transmission Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Lock Check Mechanism Check your foot on the regular brake, set While parked, and with the parking the parking brake. { WARNING brake set, try to turn the ignition . To check the parking brake's to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever holding ability: With the engine position. When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. running and the transmission in . The ignition should turn to You or others could be injured N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake LOCK/OFF only when the shift and property could be damaged. pedal. Do this until the vehicle is lever is in P (Park). Make sure there is room in front held by the parking brake only. . With the key access ignition of the vehicle in case it begins to system, the ignition key should roll. Be ready to apply the regular . To check the P (Park) come out only in LOCK/OFF. brake at once should the vehicle mechanism's holding ability: See Ignition Positions (Key begin to move. With the engine running, shift Access) on page 9‑17 or Ignition to P (Park). Then release the Positions (Keyless Access) on parking brake followed by the page 9‑18. regular brake. Contact your dealer if service is Contact your dealer if service is required. required. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (34,1)

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Wiper Blade Replacement 6. Replace the blade with a new one. Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2. It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper windshield wiper blade length and type, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11‑9. To replace the wiper blade 4. Lift up the wiper blade assembly: assembly cap. 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with 5. Pull the wiper blade assembly the engine off. down far enough to release it 7. Reinstall the wiper blade from the J-hooked end of the assembly by sliding it over 2. Turn on the windshield wipers the wiper arm to engage the and turn them off again when wiper arm. Slide the assembly away from the arm. J-hooked end. Pull up on the the wipers are in the out-wipe assembly to lock it into place. position. The driver side blade Allowing the wiper blade arm to will be straight up and down on touch the windshield when no 8. Repeat the steps for the other the windshield. wiper blade is installed could wiper. 3. Pull the windshield wiper damage the windshield. Any assembly away from the damage that occurs would not windshield. be covered by your warranty. Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1)

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Headlamp Aiming The vehicle should: Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle's low-beam headlamps. . Be placed so the headlamps The vehicle has a visual optical are 7.6 m (25 ft) from a light The high-beam headlamps will be headlamp aiming system. The aim colored wall. correctly aimed if the low-beam has been preset at the factory and headlamps are aimed properly. should need no further adjustment. . Have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way To adjust the vertical aim: However, if the vehicle is damaged to the wall. 1. Open the hood. See Hood on in a crash, the headlamp aim may page 10 5 for more information. be affected and adjustment may be . Be placed so it is perpendicular ‑ necessary. to the wall. If oncoming vehicles flash their . Not have any snow, ice, or mud high beams at you, this may also on it. mean the vertical aim needs to be . Be fully assembled and have adjusted. all other work stopped while It is recommended that the vehicle headlamp aiming is being is taken to your dealer for service if performed. the headlamps need to be re-aimed. . Be loaded with a full tank of It is possible, however, to re-aim the fuel and one person or 75 kg headlamps as described. (160 lbs) sitting on the driver seat. Halogen Headlamps . Have all tires properly inflated. . Have the spare tire (if equipped) in its original location in the vehicle. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (36,1)

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aimed. This should allow only the beam of light from the headlamp being aimed to be seen on the flat surface.

4. At a wall, measure from the ground upward (A) to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it. High Intensity Discharge Headlamps 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) the width of the vehicle at the 2. Locate the aim dot on the lens of wall where it was marked in the low‐beam headlamp. Step 4. Driver Side Shown 3. Record the distance from the Notice: Do not cover a headlamp 7. Locate the vertical headlamp ground to the aim dot on the to improve beam cut-off when low‐beam headlamp. aiming screws, which are under aiming. Covering a headlamp may the hood near each headlamp cause excessive heat build-up assembly. They are covered by which may cause damage to the rubber caps. headlamp. The adjustment screw can be 6. Turn on the low-beam turned with a 6 mm hex driver. headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in 8. Turn the vertical aiming screw front of the headlamp not being until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1)

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Turn it clockwise or Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam. For the proper type of replacement (HID) Lighting bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on The top edge of the cut-off page 10 39. { WARNING should be positioned at the ‑ bottom edge of the horizontal For any bulb‐changing procedure The low beam high intensity tape line. not listed in this section, contact discharge lighting system your dealer. operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the Halogen Bulbs system components, you could be seriously injured. Have your { WARNING dealer or a qualified technician service them. Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or After an HID headlamp bulb has others could be injured. Be sure been replaced, the beam might be a 9. Make sure that the light from the to read and follow the instructions slightly different shade than it was headlamp is positioned at the originally. This is normal. bottom edge of the horizontal on the bulb package. tape line. The lamp on the left (A) shows the correct headlamp aim. The lamp on the right (B) shows the incorrect headlamp aim. 10. Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (38,1)

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Fog Lamps 3. Remove the electrical connector License Plate Lamp from the bulb by lifting the two plastic clips. (Coupe and Sedan) 4. Remove the bulb socket from To replace one of these bulbs: the lamp housing by turning the bulb socket one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 5. Pull the old bulb from the lamp To replace a front fog lamp bulb: housing keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out. 1. Pull out the push-pins located on the underside of the protection 6. Install a new bulb. 1. Push the tab to remove the shield to remove the shield. 7. Reinstall the electrical connector license plate lamp. 2. Reach up behind the front by pushing in the two plastic 2. Turn the license plate lamp bumper area from under the clips. assembly down to remove it. vehicle to access the lamp 8. Push the bulb socket into the 3. Turn the socket housing. lamp housing and turn the counterclockwise and remove it. socket one‐quarter turn clockwise. 4. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it. 5. Push the new bulb straight into the socket. 6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the license plate lamp assembly. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1)

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License Plate Lamp 7. Turn the lamp assembly into the liftgate engaging the clip (Wagon) side first. To replace one of these bulbs: 8. Push on the lamp side opposite 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate the clip until the lamp assembly (Wagon) on page 2‑21 for more snaps into place. information. Replacement Bulbs Bulb Exterior Lamp Number Fog Lamp (Up H11LL A. Bulb Socket Level Only) B. Bulb License Plate Lamp W5WLL C. Lamp Assembly 4. Turn the bulb socket (A) For replacement bulbs not listed counterclockwise to remove it here, contact your dealer. from the lamp assembly (C). Passenger Side Shown, Driver 5. Pull the bulb (B) straight out of Side Similar the bulb socket. 2. Push the left end of the lamp 6. Push the replacement bulb assembly towards the right. straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwise to 3. Turn the lamp assembly down to install it into the lamp assembly. remove it from the liftgate. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (40,1)

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Electrical System Fuses and circuit breakers protect Windshield Wipers the following in the vehicle: If the wiper motor overheats due to Electrical System . Headlamp Wiring heavy snow or ice, the windshield Overload . Windshield Wiper Motor wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart. The vehicle has fuses and circuit . Power Windows and Other Although the circuit is protected breakers to protect against an Power Accessories from electrical overload, overload electrical system overload. Replace a bad fuse with a new one due to heavy snow or ice may When the current electrical load is of the identical size and rating. cause wiper linkage damage. too heavy, the circuit breaker opens If there is a problem on the road Always clear ice and heavy snow and closes, protecting the circuit and a fuse needs to be replaced, from the windshield before using the until the current load returns to the same amperage fuse can be windshield wipers. normal or the problem is fixed. borrowed. Choose some feature of If the overload is caused by an This greatly reduces the chance of the vehicle that is not needed to use electrical problem and not snow or circuit overload and fire caused by and replace it as soon as possible. ice, be sure to get it fixed. electrical problems. Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the lamps go on and off or remain off. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1)

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Fuses and Circuit To identify and check fuses, circuit breakers, and relays, see Engine Breakers Compartment Fuse Block (CTS The wiring circuits in the vehicle are Coupe and Sedan) on page 10‑41 protected from short circuits by a or Engine Compartment Fuse Block combination of fuses and circuit (CTS V Coupe and Sedan) on breakers. This greatly reduces the page 10‑45 or Engine Compartment chance of damage caused by Fuse Block (CTS Wagon) on electrical problems. page 10‑48 or Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS V Wagon) on To check a fuse, look at the page 10 52 and Rear Compartment silver-colored band inside the fuse. ‑ Fuse Block (CTS Coupe and If the band is broken or melted, Sedan) on page 10 55 or Rear replace the fuse. Be sure to replace ‑ Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V Lift the fuse block cover to access a bad fuse with a new one of the Coupe and Sedan) on page 10 57 the fuses. identical size and rating. ‑ or Rear Compartment Fuse Block The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses of the same amperage (CTS Wagon) on page 10‑59 or with all of the fuses and relays can be temporarily borrowed from Rear Compartment Fuse Block shown. another fuse location, if a fuse goes (CTS-V Wagon) on page 10‑61. Notice: Spilling liquid on any out. Replace the fuse as soon as electrical component on the you can. Engine Compartment vehicle may damage it. Always Fuse Block (CTS Coupe keep the covers on any electrical and Sedan) component. The underhood fuse block is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (42,1)

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Mini‐Fuses Usage Body Control 26 Module 5 Body Control 27 Module 4 28 Navigation Motor 29 All-Wheel Drive Transmission 30 Control Module Battery 31 Horn Left Low‐Beam Headlamp 33 (Domestic Non‐HID Only) Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses Usage Pedestrian 11 Not Used 23 Not Used 34 Protection System (Export Only) Antilock Braking Body Control 19 24 Body Control System (ABS) Module 1 35 Module 3 22 Display Automatic Forward Body Control 25 Lighting System 36 (HID Only) Module 2 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1)

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Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses Usage Headlamp Washer Right Daytime Daytime Running 38 (HID Only) Running Lamp, Lamps (non HID), 50 58 ‐ Windshield Left Low Beam Right Low Beam ‐ ‐ Washer Pump (HID Only) Headlamp 40 (Domestic Airbag System Right Daytime 51 Non‐HID Only) Ignition Switch Running Lamp 59 (HID Only), Right Air Conditioning Engine Control 41 Trailer Turn Signal Compressor Clutch Module Ignition, (Export Only) 52 Transmission Low Beam Daytime ‐ Control Module Instrument Panel Running Lamps Ignition 60 Auxiliary Power (non HID), Left ‐ Outlet 43 Daytime Running Power Moding Lamps (HID), Left (Immobilizer Air Quality Sensor, 54 Trailer Turn Signal Module, Ignition Inside Rear View 61 (Export Only) Switch) Mirror, Rear Camera Left High Beam 55 Not Used 46 ‐ Headlamp 62 Ignition 56 Windshield Wipers Right High Beam Steering Wheel 47 ‐ Right Low Beam 64 Headlamp 57 ‐ Illumination (HID Only) Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (44,1)

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Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Front Fog Lamps 79 Spare 65 (HID Only) 17 Blower Motor 80 Spare Body Control Rear Window 81 Spare 18 69 Module 6, Body Defogger Control Module 7 J-Case Usage 37 Not Used 70 Emissions 1 Fuses Relays Usage 71 Even Ignition Coils 6 Cooling Fan 2 Engine Control 1 Cooling Fan 2 72 7 Cooling Fan 1 Module 2 Cooling Fan 1 8 Starter 73 Emissions 2 3 Starter Brake 9 74 Odd Ignition Coils Vacuum Pump Rear Window 4 Defogger Transmission Antilock Brake Output Speed 10 75 System Motor Instrument Panel Sensor, Brake 5 Auxiliary Power 13 Not Used Vacuum Relay Outlet Electric Parking 76 Spare 14 12 Horn Brake 77 Spare Headlamp Washer 15 Not Used 20 78 Spare (HID Only) 16 Not Used Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1)

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Relays Usage Relays Usage Cooling Fan Daytime Running 21 (Series/Parallel) Lamps (Non HID), 49 ‐ Low Beam Air Conditioning ‐ 32 Headlamps (HID) Compressor Clutch 53 Not Used Windshield 39 Washer Pump 63 Main Ignition Right Daytime 66 Windshield Wipers 42 Running Lamp, 67 Powertrain Trailer Turn Signal Windshield Wipers Low Beam 68 Lift the fuse block cover to access ‐ High Speed (non‐HID), Left the fuses. Daytime Running 44 The vehicle may not be equipped Lamps (HID), Left Engine Compartment with all of the fuses and relays Trailer Turn Signal Fuse Block (CTS V Coupe shown. (Export Only) and Sedan) Notice: Spilling liquid on any Front Fog Lamps 45 This fuse block is on the left side of electrical component on the (HID Only) the engine compartment. vehicle may damage it. Always High Beam keep the covers on any electrical 48 ‐ Headlamps component. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (46,1)

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Mini‐Fuses Usage Body Control 27 Module 4 28 Navigation Motor 29 Not Used Transmission 30 Control Module Battery 31 Horn 33 Not Used Pedestrian 34 Protection System (Export Only) Body Control 35 Module 3 Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses Usage Body Control Body Control 36 11 Not Used 24 Module 2 Module 1 Antilock Braking Headlamp Washer 19 38 System (ABS) Automatic Forward (HID Only) 25 Lighting System 22 Display (HID Only) 40 Not Used 23 Sunroof Body Control Air Conditioning 26 41 Module 5 Compressor Clutch Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1)

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Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses Usage Left Daytime 55 Intercooler Pump Body Control 43 Running 69 Module 6, Body 56 Windshield Wipers Lamps (HID) Control Module 7 Right Low Beam Left High Beam 57 ‐ 70 Emissions 1 46 ‐ (HID Only) Headlamp 71 Even Ignition Coils Left Low Beam Right High Beam 58 ‐ 47 ‐ (HID Only) 72 Odd Ignition Coils Headlamp Right Daytime 73 Emissions 2 Right Daytime 59 Running Lamp Running Lamp, Engine Control 50 (HID Only) 74 Windshield Module Washer Pump Instrument Panel 75 Not Used 60 Auxiliary Power Airbag System 51 Outlet 76 Spare Ignition Switch Air Quality Sensor, 77 Spare Engine Control Inside Rear View Module Ignition, 61 78 Spare Mirror, Rear 52 Transmission Camera 79 Spare Control Module Ignition 62 Ignition 80 Spare Power Moding Steering Wheel 81 Spare 64 (Immobilizer Illumination 54 Module, Ignition Front Fog Lamps Switch) 65 (HID Only) Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (48,1)

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J-Case Usage Relays Usage Relays Usage Fuses 1 Cooling Fan 2 Left Daytime 44 6 Cooling Fan 2 Running Lamp (HID) 2 Cooling Fan 1 7 Cooling Fan 1 Front Fog Lamps 3 Starter 45 (HID Only) 8 Starter Rear Window 4 High Beam 9 Not Used Defogger 48 ‐ Headlamps Antilock Brake Instrument Panel 10 Low Beam System Motor 5 Auxiliary Power 49 ‐ Headlamps (HID) Outlet 13 Not Used 53 Not Used 12 Horn Electric Parking 14 63 Main Ignition Brake Headlamp Washer 20 (HID Only) 66 Windshield Wipers 15 Not Used Cooling Fan 67 Powertrain 16 Not Used 21 (Series/Parallel) Windshield Wipers 17 Blower Motor 68 Air Conditioning High Speed 32 Rear Window Compressor Clutch 18 Defogger Windshield Engine Compartment 39 Magnetic Ride/ Washer Pump 37 Fuse Block (CTS Wagon) Suspension Control Right Daytime 42 This fuse block is on the left side of Running Lamp the engine compartment. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1)

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Lift the fuse block cover to access the fuses. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown. Notice: Spilling liquid on any Mini Fuses Usage electrical component on the Mini‐Fuses Usage ‐ Body Control vehicle may damage it. Always 11 Not Used 24 keep the covers on any electrical Module 1 Antilock Braking component. 19 System (ABS) Automatic Forward 25 Lighting System 22 Display (HID Only) 23 Not Used Body Control 26 Module 5 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (50,1)

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Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses Usage Body Control Right Low Beam Engine Control 27 ‐ Module 4 Headlamp Module Ignition, 40 (Domestic 52 Transmission 28 Navigation Motor Non‐HID Only) Control Module 29 All-Wheel Drive Ignition Air Conditioning 41 Transmission Compressor Clutch Power Moding 30 Control Module (Immobilizer Low Beam Daytime 54 Battery ‐ Module, Ignition Running Lamps Switch) 31 Horn (non‐HID), Left 43 Daytime Running 55 Not Used Left Low‐Beam Lamps (HID), Left Headlamp 56 Windshield Wipers 33 (Domestic Trailer Turn Signal (Export Only) Right Low Beam Non HID Only) 57 ‐ ‐ (HID Only) Left High Beam Pedestrian 46 ‐ Daytime Running 34 Protection System Headlamp Lamps (non HID), (Export Only) Right High Beam 58 ‐ 47 ‐ Left Low Beam Headlamp ‐ Body Control (HID Only) 35 Module 3 Right Daytime 50 Right Daytime Running Lamp Body Control Running Lamp 36 Module 2 Airbag System 59 (HID Only), Right 51 Headlamp Washer Ignition Switch Trailer Turn Signal 38 (HID Only) (Export Only) Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1)

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Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Instrument Panel 74 Odd Ignition Coils 60 Auxiliary Power Antilock Brake Transmission 10 Outlet System Motor Output Speed 75 Air Quality Sensor, Sensor, Brake 13 Not Used Inside Rear View Vacuum Relay 61 Electric Parking Mirror, Rear 14 76 Spare Brake Camera 77 Spare 15 Not Used 62 Ignition 78 Spare 16 Not Used Steering Wheel 64 Illumination 79 Spare 17 Blower Motor Front Fog Lamps 80 Spare Transmission 65 18 Control Module (HID Only) 81 Spare Battery Body Control 69 Module 6, Body J-Case Usage 37 Trailer (Export Only) Control Module 7 Fuses Relays Usage 70 Emissions 1 6 Cooling Fan 2 1 Cooling Fan 2 71 Even Ignition Coils 7 Cooling Fan 1 Engine Control 2 Cooling Fan 1 72 8 Starter Module 3 Starter Brake 9 73 Emissions 2 Vacuum Pump Rear Window 4 Defogger Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (52,1)

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Relays Usage Relays Usage Instrument Panel Front Fog Lamps 45 5 Auxiliary Power (HID Only) Outlet High Beam 48 ‐ 12 Horn Headlamps Headlamp Washer Daytime Running 20 (HID Only) Lamps (Non HID), 49 ‐ Low Beam Cooling Fan ‐ 21 Headlamps (HID) (Series/Parallel) 53 Not Used Air Conditioning 32 Compressor Clutch 63 Main Ignition Lift the fuse block cover to access the fuses. 39 Not Used 66 Windshield Wipers The vehicle may not be equipped Right Daytime 67 Powertrain with all of the fuses and relays 42 Running Lamp, Windshield Wipers shown. Trailer Turn Signal 68 High Speed Notice: Spilling liquid on any Low‐Beam electrical component on the (non‐HID), Left Engine Compartment vehicle may damage it. Always Daytime Running 44 Fuse Block keep the covers on any electrical Lamps (HID), Left component. Trailer Turn Signal (CTS V Wagon) (Export Only) The underhood fuse block is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1)

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Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses Usage Left Daytime Right Low Beam 70 Emissions 1 57 ‐ 43 Running (HID Only) 71 Even Ignition Coils Lamp (HID) Left Low Beam 58 ‐ 72 Odd Ignition Coils Left High Beam (HID Only) 46 ‐ Headlamp 73 Emissions 2 Right Daytime Right High Beam 59 Running Lamp Engine Control 47 ‐ 74 Headlamp (HID Only) Module Right Daytime Instrument Panel 75 Not Used 50 Running Lamp 60 Auxiliary Power 76 Spare Outlet Airbag System 51 77 Spare Ignition Switch Air Quality Sensor, Inside Rear View 78 Spare Engine Control 61 Mirror, Rear Module Ignition, 79 Spare Camera 52 Transmission 80 Spare Control Module 62 Ignition Ignition 81 Spare Steering Wheel 64 Power Moding Illumination (Immobilizer J-Case Usage 54 Front Fog Lamps Module, Ignition 65 Fuses (HID Only) Switch) 6 Cooling Fan 2 Body Control 55 Intercooler Pump 69 Module 6, Body 7 Cooling Fan 1 56 Windshield Wipers Control Module 7 8 Starter Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1)

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J-Case Usage Relays Usage Relays Usage Fuses Rear Window Low Beam 4 49 ‐ 9 Not Used Defogger Headlamps (HID) Antilock Brake Instrument Panel 53 Not Used 10 System Motor 5 Auxiliary Power 63 Main Ignition Outlet 13 Not Used 66 Windshield Wipers 12 Horn Electric Parking 14 67 Powertrain Brake Headlamp Washer 20 (HID Only) Windshield Wipers 15 Not Used 68 High Speed Cooling Fan 16 Not Used 21 (Series/Parallel) 17 Blower Motor Rear Compartment Fuse Air Conditioning 32 Rear Window Compressor Clutch Block (CTS Coupe and 18 Defogger Sedan) 39 Not Used Magnetic Ride/ The rear compartment fuse block is 37 Right Daytime Suspension Control 42 located on top of the battery, on the Running Lamp right side of the trunk. The battery Left Daytime access door must be removed to Relays Usage 44 Running Lamp (HID) access the fuse block. 1 Cooling Fan 2 Front Fog Lamps The vehicle may not be equipped 45 2 Cooling Fan 1 (HID Only) with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. 3 Starter High Beam 48 ‐ Headlamps Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (56,1)

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Relays Usage Sedan Trunk Release/Coupe 11 Rear Fog (Export Only) 12 Side Marker Lamps 13 Left Position Lamps

Mini‐Fuses Usage 14 Right Position Lamp 15 Left Position Lamp 16 Door Lock Console/Auxiliary 17 Power Outlet

Relays Usage Relays Usage Rear Fog/Export Body Control Stop Lamps Fuel Door Unlock 18 5 8 Module (Export Only) (Export Only) (Export Only) Right Position Lamp 6 Door Lock 9 19 Trunk Release (Export Only) 7 Door Unlock Easy Entry Seats Console/Auxiliary 20 10 (Coupe Only) Power Outlet 21 Sunroof Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1)

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Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breakers Right Position Lamp Stop Lamps 22 33 (Export Only) (Export Only) Power Steering 4 Column Regulated Voltage Theft Deterrent 23 Control Sensor System/Universal Left Rear Window 34 32 Garage Door Switch Audio System 24 Opener (Radio) Right Rear Window 37 Memory Seat Switch 25 Airbag System 35 Module Remote Keyless Passenger Door Rear Compartment Fuse Entry/PASS Key® 36 26 ‐ Module Theft Deterrent Block (CTS-V Coupe and Module 38 Not Used Sedan) Audio Speakers/ 39 Amplifier The rear compartment fuse block is 27 Subwoofer located on top of the battery, on the right side of the trunk. The battery OnStar® System Circuit Usage 28 access door must be removed to (If Equipped) Breakers access the fuse block. Driver Power Seat Engine Control 1 The vehicle may not be equipped 29 Switch Module with all of the fuses, relays, and Passenger Power 30 Canister Vent 2 features shown. Seat Switch 31 Fuel Pump 3 Power Windows Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (58,1)

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Relays Usage Sedan Trunk Release/Coupe 11 Rear Fog (Export Only) 12 Side Marker Lamps 13 Left Position Lamps

Mini‐Fuses Usage 14 Right Position Lamp 15 Left Position Lamp 16 Door Lock Console/Auxiliary 17 Power Outlet

Relays Usage Relays Usage Rear Fog/Export Body Control Stop Lamps Fuel Door Unlock 18 5 8 Module (Export Only) (Export Only) (Export Only) Right Position Lamp 6 Door Lock 9 19 Trunk Release (Export Only) 7 Door Unlock Easy Entry Seats Console/Auxiliary 20 10 (Coupe Only) Power Outlet 21 Fuel Pump Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1)

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Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breakers Right Position Lamp Stop Lamps 22 33 (Export Only) (Export Only) Power Steering 4 Column Regulated Voltage Theft Deterrent 23 Control Sensor System/Universal Left Rear Window 34 32 Garage Door Switch Audio System 24 Opener (Radio) Right Rear Window 37 Memory Seat Switch 25 Airbag System 35 Module Remote Keyless Passenger Door Rear Compartment Fuse Entry/PASS Key® 36 26 ‐ Module Theft Deterrent Block (CTS Wagon) Module 38 Not Used This fuse block is on the right side Audio Speakers/ 39 Amplifier of the vehicle, behind the trim panel 27 Subwoofer in the rear compartment. OnStar® System Circuit Usage The vehicle may not be equipped 28 (If Equipped) Breakers with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Engine Control Driver Power Seat 29 1 Module Switch Passenger Power 30 Canister Vent 2 Seat Switch Rear Differential 31 Cooling Pump 3 Power Windows Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (60,1)

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Relays Usage 11 Not Used 12 Side Marker Lamps 13 Left Position Lamps

Mini‐Fuses Usage 14 Right Position Lamp 15 Left Position Lamp 16 Door Lock Console/Auxiliary 17 Power Outlet Rear Fog/Export Body Control 18 Module Relays Usage Relays Usage (Export Only) Stop Lamps Fuel Door Unlock Rear Windshield 5 8 19 (Export Only) (Export Only) Wiper/Washer Right Position Lamp Windshield 6 Door Lock 9 20 (Export Only) Washer Pump 7 Door Unlock Console/Auxiliary 21 Sunroof 10 Power Outlet Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1)

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Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breakers Right Position Lamp Stop Lamps 22 33 (Export Only) (Export Only) 3 Power Windows Regulated Voltage Theft Deterrent Power Steering 23 4 Control Sensor System/Universal Column 34 Garage Door Audio System Left Rear Window 24 Opener 32 (Radio) Switch Memory Seat 25 Airbag System 35 Right Rear Window Module 37 Switch Remote Keyless Passenger Door Entry/PASS Key® 36 26 ‐ Module Theft Deterrent Rear Compartment Fuse Module Rear Auxiliary 38 Block (CTS-V Wagon) Power Outlet Audio Speakers/ 27 The rear compartment fuse block is Subwoofer 39 Amplifier located on the passenger side of the OnStar® System vehicle, behind the trim panel in the 28 (If Equipped) Circuit Usage rear compartment. Breakers Engine Control The vehicle may not be equipped 29 Driver Power Seat with all of the fuses and relays Module 1 Switch shown. 30 Canister Vent Passenger Power 2 31 Fuel Pump Seat Switch Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (62,1)

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Relays Usage 11 Not Used 12 Side Marker Lamps 13 Left Position Lamps

Mini‐Fuses Usage 14 Right Position Lamp 15 Left Position Lamp 16 Door Lock Console/Auxiliary 17 Power Outlet Rear Fog/Export Body Control 18 Module Relays Usage Relays Usage (Export Only) Stop Lamps Fuel Door Unlock Rear Windshield 5 8 19 (Export Only) (Export Only) Wiper/Washer Right Position Lamp Windshield 6 Door Lock 9 20 (Export Only) Washer Pump 7 Door Unlock Console/Auxiliary 21 Fuel Pump 10 Power Outlet Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1)

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Mini‐Fuses Usage Mini‐Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breakers Right Position Lamp 30 Canister Vent 22 (Export Only) Driver Power Seat Rear Differential 1 31 Switch Regulated Voltage Cooling Pump 23 Control Sensor Passenger Power Stop Lamps 2 33 Seat Switch Audio System (Export Only) 24 (Radio) 3 Power Windows Theft Deterrent 25 Airbag System System/Universal Power Steering 34 4 Garage Door Column Remote Keyless Opener Entry/PASS Key® Left Rear Window 26 ‐ 32 Theft Deterrent Memory Seat Switch 35 Module Module Right Rear Window 37 Audio Speakers/ Passenger Door Switch 27 36 Subwoofer Module 28 OnStar® System Rear Auxiliary 38 Power Outlet Engine Control 29 Module 39 Amplifier Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (64,1)

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Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires . Under inflated tires pose the . Improperly repaired tires same danger as overloaded can cause a crash. Only the Your new vehicle comes with tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury. service center should repair, leading tire manufacturer. If Check all tires frequently to replace, dismount, and mount you ever have questions about maintain the recommended the tires. pressure. Tire pressure your tire warranty and where to . Do not spin the tires in obtain service, see your vehicle should be checked when the excess of 55 km/h (35 mph) Warranty booklet for details. For tires are cold. on slippery surfaces such additional information refer to . Over inflated tires are more as snow, mud, ice, etc. the tire manufacturer. likely to be cut, punctured, Excessive spinning may or broken by a sudden cause the tires to explode. { WARNING impact — such as when hitting a pothole. Keep tires at See Tire Pressure for High-Speed . Poorly maintained and the recommended pressure. Operation on page 10‑73 for improperly used tires are . Worn or old tires can cause inflation pressure adjustment for dangerous. a crash. If the tread is badly high-speed driving. . Overloading the tires can worn, replace them. cause overheating as a result . Replace any tires that have of too much flexing. There been damaged by impacts could be a blowout and a with potholes, curbs, etc. serious crash. See Vehicle (Continued) Load Limits on page 9‑11. (Continued) Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (65,1)

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Winter Tires If you choose to use winter tires: You may also notice more . road noise with low profile If you expect to drive on snow or ice Use tires of the same brand and ‐ covered roads often, you may want tread type on all four wheel performance tires and that they to get winter tires for your vehicle. positions. tend to wear faster. All season tires provide good overall . Use only radial ply tires of the Notice: If the vehicle has performance on most surfaces but same size, load range, and low‐profile tires, they are more they may not offer the traction you speed rating as the original susceptible to damage from would like or the same level of equipment tires. road hazards or curb impact performance as winter tires on snow Winter tires with the same speed or ice covered roads. than standard profile tires. rating as your original equipment Tire and/or wheel assembly Winter tires, in general, are tires may not be available for H, V, damage can occur when designed for increased traction on W, and ZR speed rated tires. If you coming into contact with snow and ice covered roads. With choose winter tires with a lower winter tires, there may be decreased road hazards like, potholes, speed rating, never exceed the tire's or sharp edged objects, dry road traction, increased road maximum speed capability. noise, and shorter tread life. After or when sliding into a curb. switching to winter tires, be alert for Low-Profile Tires The vehicle warranty does not changes in vehicle handling and cover this type of damage. braking. If your vehicle has P235/50R18, Keep tires set to the correct 245/45ZR19, P245/45R19, See your dealer for details inflation pressure and, when regarding winter tire availability 255/40ZR19 or 285/35ZR19 size possible avoid contact with and proper tire selection. Also, see tires, they are classified as curbs, potholes, and other Buying New Tires on page 10‑81. low‐profile tires. These tires are road hazards. designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry pavement. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (66,1)

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Summer Performance Tires (B) TPC Spec (Tire Many General Motors high Performance Criteria performance models come Specification): Original equipment tires designed to factory‐equipped with tires that are optimized for maximum dry GM's specific tire performance and wet road performance while criteria have a TPC specification still retaining satisfactory tread code molded onto the sidewall. life, excellent durability, and low GM's TPC specifications meet noise levels. In severe winter or exceed all federal safety climates where snowfall may be guidelines. significant, these tires may be (C) DOT (Department of found to provide less traction. Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire Example Transportation): The (A) Tire Size: The tire size is Department of Transportation Tire Sidewall Labeling a combination of letters and (DOT) code indicates that Useful information about a tire numbers used to define a the tire is in compliance is molded into its sidewall. The particular tire's width, height, with the U.S. Department of examples below show a typical aspect ratio, construction type, Transportation Motor Vehicle passenger vehicle tire and a and service description. See the Safety Standards. compact spare tire sidewall. “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (67,1)

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(D) Tire Identification Number (G) Maximum Cold Inflation driven at speeds over 105 km/h (TIN): The letters and numbers Load Limit: Maximum load (65 mph). The compact spare following the DOT (Department that can be carried and the tire is for emergency use when of Transportation) code is the maximum pressure needed to a regular road tire has lost air Tire Identification Number support that load. and gone flat. If the vehicle (TIN). The TIN shows the has a compact spare tire, manufacturer and plant code, see Compact Spare Tire on tire size, and date the tire was page 10‑106 andIf a Tire Goes manufactured. The TIN is Flat on page 10‑87. molded onto both sides of the (C) Tire Identification Number tire, although only one side may (TIN): The letters and numbers have the date of manufacture. following the DOT (Department (E) Tire Ply Material: The type of Transportation) code is the of cord and number of plies in Tire Identification Number the sidewall and under the tread. (TIN). The TIN shows the (F) Uniform Tire Quality manufacturer and plant code, Grading (UTQG): Tire Compact Spare Tire Example tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is manufacturers are required (A) Tire Ply Material: The type molded onto both sides of the to grade tires based on of cord and number of plies in tire, although only one side may three performance factors: the sidewall and under the tread. treadwear, traction, and have the date of manufacture. (B) Temporary Use Only: temperature resistance. For The compact spare tire or more information see Uniform temporary use tire has a tread Tire Quality Grading on life of approximately 5 000 km page 10 83. ‑ (3,000 miles) and should not be Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (68,1)

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(D) Maximum Cold Inflation criteria have a TPC specification vehicle tire engineered to Load Limit: Maximum load code molded onto the sidewall. standards set by the U.S. Tire that can be carried and the GM's TPC specifications meet and Rim Association. maximum pressure needed to or exceed all federal safety (B) Tire Width: The three‐digit support that load. guidelines. number indicates the tire section (E) Tire Inflation: The width in millimeters from temporary use tire or compact Tire Designations sidewall to sidewall. spare tire should be inflated Tire Size (C) Aspect Ratio: A two‐digit to 420 kPa (60 psi). For more The following is an example number that indicates the tire information on tire pressure and of a typical passenger vehicle height‐to‐width measurements. inflation see Tire Pressure on tire size. For example, if the tire size page 10‑72. aspect ratio is 60, as shown in (F) Tire Size: A combination of item C of the illustration, it would letters and numbers define a mean that the tire's sidewall is tire's width, height, aspect ratio, 60 percent as high as it is wide. construction type, and service (D) Construction Code: A description. The letter T as the letter code is used to indicate first character in the tire size the type of ply construction in (A) Passenger (P Metric) Tire: means the tire is for temporary ‐ the tire. The letter R means use only. The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The radial ply construction; the (G) TPC Spec (Tire letter P as the first character in letter D means diagonal or Performance Criteria the tire size means a passenger bias ply construction; and the Specification): Original letter B means belted‐bias ply equipment tires designed to construction. GM's specific tire performance Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (69,1)

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(E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of Accessory Weight: This Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire the wheel in inches. means the combined weight in which the plies are laid at (F) Service Description: These of optional accessories. alternate angles less than characters represent the load Some examples of optional 90 degrees to the centerline of index and speed rating of the accessories are, automatic the tread. tire. The load index represents transmission, power steering, Cold Tire Pressure: The the load carrying capacity a tire power brakes, power windows, amount of air pressure in a tire, is certified to carry. The speed power seats, and air measured in kPa (kilopascal) rating is the maximum speed a conditioning. or psi (pounds per square inch) tire is certified to carry a load. Aspect Ratio: The relationship before a tire has built up heat of a tire's height to its width. from driving. See Tire Pressure Tire Terminology and Belt: A rubber coated layer of on page 10‑72. Definitions cords that is located between Curb Weight: The weight of Air Pressure: The amount the plies and the tread. Cords a motor vehicle with standard of air inside the tire pressing may be made from steel or other and optional equipment outward on each square inch reinforcing materials. including the maximum capacity of the tire. Air pressure is Bead: The tire bead contains of fuel, oil, and coolant, but expressed in psi (pounds per steel wires wrapped by steel without passengers and cargo. square inch) or kPa (kilopascal). cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (70,1)

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DOT Markings: A code molded Intended Outboard Sidewall: Maximum Loaded Vehicle into the sidewall of a tire The side of an asymmetrical tire, Weight: The sum of curb signifying that the tire is in that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, compliance with the U.S. when mounted on a vehicle. vehicle capacity weight, and Department of Transportation Kilopascal (kPa): The metric production options weight. (DOT) motor vehicle safety unit for air pressure. Normal Occupant Weight: The standards. The DOT code number of occupants a vehicle includes the Tire Identification Light Truck (LT‐Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and is designed to seat multiplied by Number (TIN), an alphanumeric 68 kg (150 lbs). See Vehicle designator which can also some multipurpose passenger Load Limits on page 9‑11. identify the tire manufacturer, vehicles. production plant, brand, and Load Index: An assigned Occupant Distribution: date of production. number ranging from 1 to 279 Designated seating positions. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight that corresponds to the load Outward Facing Sidewall: The Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits carrying capacity of a tire. side of an asymmetrical tire that on page 9‑11. Maximum Inflation Pressure: has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. vehicle. The side of the tire Rating for the front axle. See that contains a whitewall, Vehicle Load Limits on The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. bears white lettering, or bears page 9‑11. manufacturer, brand, and/or GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Maximum Load Rating: The model name molding that is Rating for the rear axle. See load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same Vehicle Load Limits on maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall page 9‑11. pressure for that tire. of the tire. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (71,1)

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Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A Sidewall: The portion of a tire UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality tire used on passenger cars between the tread and the bead. Grading Standards): A tire and some light duty trucks and Speed Rating: An information system that provides multipurpose vehicles. alphanumeric code assigned consumers with ratings for a Recommended Inflation to a tire indicating the maximum tire's traction, temperature, Pressure: Vehicle speed at which a tire can and treadwear. Ratings manufacturer's recommended operate. are determined by tire manufacturers using tire inflation pressure as shown Traction: The friction between on the tire placard. See Tire government testing procedures. the tire and the road surface. The ratings are molded into the Pressure on page 10‑72 The amount of grip provided. andVehicle Load Limits on sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 9‑11. Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact with page 10‑83. Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic the road. tire in which the ply cords that Vehicle Capacity Weight: extend to the beads are laid at Treadwear Indicators: Narrow The number of designated 90 degrees to the centerline of bands, sometimes called wear seating positions multiplied by the tread. bars, that show across the tread 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated of a tire when only 1.6 mm cargo load. See Vehicle Load Rim: A metal support for a tire (1/16 in) of tread remains. See Limits on page 9‑11. and upon which the tire beads When It Is Time for New Tires are seated. Vehicle Maximum Load on the on page 10‑80. Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (72,1)

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Vehicle Placard: A label . Poor handling. For additional information permanently attached to a . Reduced fuel economy. regarding how much weight vehicle showing the vehicle the vehicle can carry, and an capacity weight and the Overinflated tires, or tires example of the Tire and Loading original equipment tire size that have too much air, can Information label, see Vehicle result in: and recommended inflation Load Limits on page 9‑11. How pressure. See “Tire and Loading . Unusual wear. you load the vehicle affects Information Label” under Vehicle . Poor handling. vehicle handling and ride Load Limits on page 9‑11. comfort. Never load the vehicle . Rough ride. with more weight than it was Tire Pressure . Needless damage from designed to carry. Tires need the correct amount road hazards. When to Check of air pressure to operate A vehicle-specific Tire and Check the tires once a month or effectively. Loading Information label is more. Do not forget to check the Notice: Neither tire attached to the vehicle. This compact spare tire, if the vehicle underinflation or overinflation label shows the vehicle's has one. The compact spare are good. Underinflated tires, original equipment tires and the should be at 420 kPa (60 psi). or tires that do not have correct inflation pressures for For additional information enough air, can result in: the tires when they are cold. regarding the compact spare The recommended cold tire tire, see Compact Spare Tire on . Tire overloading and inflation pressure, shown on the page 10‑106. over-heating which could label, is the minimum amount of lead to a blowout. air pressure needed to support . Premature or the vehicle's maximum load irregular wear. carrying capacity. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (73,1)

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How to Check If you overfill the tire, release WARNING (Continued) Use a good quality pocket-type air by pushing on the metal stem gauge to check tire pressure. in the center of the tire valve. inflation pressure adjustment for You cannot tell if the tires are Re‐check the tire pressure with high speed operation. When properly inflated simply by the tire gauge. speed limits and road conditions looking at them. Radial tires may Be sure to put the valve caps are such that a vehicle can be look properly inflated even when back on the valve stems. They driven at high speeds, make sure they are underinflated. Check help prevent leaks by keeping the tires are rated for high speed the tire's inflation pressure when out dirt and moisture. operation, in excellent condition, the tires are cold. Cold means and set to the correct cold tire the vehicle has been sitting for Tire Pressure for inflation pressure for the vehicle load. at least three hours or driven no High-Speed Operation more than 1.6 km (1 mile). If your vehicle has 255/40ZR19 or Remove the valve cap from the { WARNING 285/35ZR19 size tires, they will tire valve stem. Press the tire Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h require inflation pressure adjustment gauge firmly onto the valve to when driving your vehicle at speeds (100 mph) or higher, puts an get a pressure measurement. of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. additional strain on tires. If the cold tire inflation pressure Set the cold inflation pressure Sustained high-speed driving to the maximum inflation pressure matches the recommended causes excessive heat build up pressure on the Tire and shown on the tire sidewall, and can cause sudden tire failure. or 300 kPa (44 psi), whichever is Loading Information label, no You could have a crash and you further adjustment is necessary. lower. See the example following. or others could be killed. Some When you end this high-speed If the inflation pressure is low, high-speed rated tires require driving, return the tires to the cold add air until you reach the (Continued) tire inflation pressure shown on the recommended amount. Tire and Loading Information label. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (74,1)

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See Vehicle Load Limits on Each tire, including the spare lead to tire failure. Under‐inflation page 9‑11 and Tire Pressure on (if provided), should be checked also reduces fuel efficiency and tire page 10‑72. monthly when cold and inflated to tread life, and may affect the Example: the inflation pressure recommended vehicle's handling and stopping by the vehicle manufacturer on ability. You will find the maximum load and the vehicle placard or tire inflation inflation pressure molded on the Please note that the TPMS is pressure label. (If your vehicle has not a substitute for proper tire tire's sidewall, in small letters, tires of a different size than the size near the rim flange. It will read maintenance, and it is the driver's indicated on the vehicle placard or responsibility to maintain correct tire something like this: Maximum load tire inflation pressure label, you pressure, even if under‐inflation 690 kg (1521 lbs) 300 kPa (44 psi) should determine the proper tire Max. Press. has not reached the level to trigger inflation pressure for those tires.) illumination of the TPMS low tire For this example, you would set the As an added safety feature, your pressure telltale. inflation pressure for high‐speed vehicle has been equipped with a driving at 44 psi (300 kPa). Your vehicle has also been tire pressure monitoring system equipped with a TPMS malfunction (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire indicator to indicate when the Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or system is not operating properly. System more of your tires is significantly The TPMS malfunction indicator is under‐inflated. The Tire Pressure Monitor System combined with the low tire pressure (TPMS) uses radio and sensor Accordingly, when the low tire telltale. When the system detects a technology to check tire pressure pressure telltale illuminates, you malfunction, the telltale will flash for levels. The TPMS sensors monitor should stop and check your tires as approximately one minute and then the air pressure in your tires and soon as possible, and inflate them remain continuously illuminated. transmit tire pressure readings to a to the proper pressure. Driving on This sequence will continue upon receiver located in the vehicle. a significantly under‐inflated tire subsequent vehicle start‐ups as causes the tire to overheat and can long as the malfunction exists. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (75,1)

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When the malfunction indicator is Federal Communications illuminated, the system may not be Commission (FCC) and able to detect or signal low tire Industry Canada pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety See Radio Frequency Statement on of reasons, including the installation page 13‑18 for information of replacement or alternate tires or regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission When a low tire pressure condition wheels on the vehicle that prevent is detected, the TPMS illuminates the TPMS from functioning properly. (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. the low tire pressure warning light Always check the TPMS malfunction located on the instrument panel telltale after replacing one or more cluster. If the warning light comes tires or wheels on your vehicle to Tire Pressure Monitor on, stop as soon as possible and ensure that the replacement or Operation inflate the tires to the recommended alternate tires and wheels allow This vehicle may have a Tire pressure shown on the tire loading the TPMS to continue to function information label. See Vehicle Load properly. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the Limits on page 9‑11. See Tire Pressure Monitor driver when a low tire pressure Using the Driver Information Center Operation on page 10‑75 for condition exists. TPMS sensors (DIC), the driver can also check tire additional information. are mounted onto each tire and pressure levels using the DIC. For wheel assembly, excluding the additional information and details spare tire and wheel assembly, about the DIC operation and if the vehicle has one. The TPMS displays see Driver Information sensors monitor the air pressure in Center (DIC) on page 5‑27 and Tire the vehicle's tires and transmits the Messages on page 5‑44. tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (76,1)

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A DIC warning message to check Your vehicle's TPMS can warn you TPMS Malfunction Light and the pressure in a specific tire is also about a low tire pressure condition Message shown on the DIC display screen. but it does not replace normal tire The low tire pressure warning light maintenance. See Tire Inspection The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors and the DIC warning message come on page 10‑78, Tire Rotation on are missing or inoperable. When the at each ignition cycle until the tires page 10‑79 and Tires on system detects a malfunction, the are inflated to the correct inflation page 10‑64. pressure. low tire warning light flashes for Notice: Tire sealant materials are about one minute and then stays The low tire pressure warning light not all the same. A non-approved on for the remainder of the ignition may come on in cool weather when tire sealant could damage the Tire cycle. A DIC warning message is the vehicle is first started, and then Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) also displayed. The malfunction light turn off as you start to drive. This sensors. TPMS sensor damage and DIC warning message come could be an early indicator that the caused by using an incorrect tire on at each ignition cycle until the air pressure in the tire(s) are getting sealant is not covered by the problem is corrected. Some of low and need to be inflated to the vehicle warranty. Always use the conditions that can cause the proper pressure. only the GM-approved tire sealant malfunction light and DIC message The Tire and Loading Information available through your dealer or to come on are: included in the vehicle. label, attached to your vehicle, . One of the road tires has been shows the size of your vehicle's Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits replaced with the spare tire, original equipment tires and the use a GM approved liquid tire if the vehicle has one. The correct inflation pressure for the sealant. Using non-approved tire spare tire does not have a tires when they are cold. See sealants could damage the TPMS TPMS sensor. The malfunction Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑11, sensors. See Tire Sealant and light and the DIC message for an example of the Tire and Compressor Kit on page 10‑89 for should go off once you re‐install Loading Information label and its information regarding the inflator kit location on your vehicle. Also see materials and instructions. Tire Pressure on page 10‑72. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (77,1)

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the road tire containing the . Replacement tires or wheels do TPMS Sensor Matching TPMS sensor and the sensor not match your vehicle's original Process matching process is performed equipment tires or wheels. Tires Each TPMS sensor has a unique successfully. See “TPMS Sensor and wheels other than those identification code. The identification Matching Process” later in this recommended for your vehicle section. could prevent the TPMS from code needs to be matched to a new functioning properly. See Buying tire/wheel position after rotating the . The TPMS sensor matching New Tires on page 10‑81. vehicle’s tires or replacing one or process was not done or not more of the TPMS sensors. Also, . completed successfully after Operating electronic devices or the TPMS sensor matching process rotating the vehicle's tires. The being near facilities using radio should be performed after replacing malfunction light and the DIC wave frequencies similar to the a spare tire with a road tire message should go off after TPMS could cause the TPMS containing the TPMS sensor in successfully completing the sensors to malfunction. order for the malfunction light and sensor matching process. See If the TPMS is not functioning it the DIC message to go off at the “TPMS Sensor Matching cannot detect or signal a low tire next ignition cycle. The sensors are Process” later in this section. condition. See your dealer for matched to the tire/wheel positions, . One or more TPMS sensors service if the TPMS malfunction using a TPMS relearn tool, in the are missing or damaged. The light and DIC message comes on following order: driver side front tire, malfunction light and the DIC and stays on. passenger side front tire, passenger message should go off when the side rear tire, and driver side rear. TPMS sensors are installed and See your dealer for service. the sensor matching process is performed successfully. See your dealer for service. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (78,1)

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There are two minutes to match A horn chirp confirms that the Tire Inspection the first tire/wheel position, and sensor identification code has five minutes overall to match been matched to this tire and We recommend that you all four tire/wheel positions. If it wheel position. regularly inspect the vehicle's takes longer, the matching process 6. Proceed to the passenger tires, including the spare tire, stops and must be restarted. side front tire, and repeat the if the vehicle has one, for signs The TPMS matching process is procedure in Step 5. of wear or damage at least once a month. outlined below: 7. Proceed to the passenger 1. Set the parking brake. side rear tire, and repeat the Always remove the tires if any 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with procedure in Step 5. of the following statements the engine off. 8. Proceed to the driver side rear are true: 3. Press the Remote Keyless Entry tire, and repeat the procedure . You can see the indicators at (RKE) transmitter's lock and in Step 5. After hearing the three or more places around unlock buttons at the same time confirming horn chirp, for the the tire. for approximately five seconds. driver side rear tire, the horn . The horn sounds twice to signal sounds two more times to signal You can see cord or fabric the receiver is in relearn mode the tire learning mode is no showing through the tire's and Tire Learning Active longer active. rubber. message displays on the DIC 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. . The tread or sidewall is screen. 10. Set all four tires to the cracked, cut, or snagged 4. Start with the driver side recommended air pressure deep enough to show cord or front tire. level as indicated on the tire fabric. and loading information label. 5. Place the relearn tool against . The tire has a bump, bulge, the tire sidewall, near the valve or split. stem. Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (79,1)

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. The tire has a puncture, cut, Tire rotation is recommended if or other damage that cannot the vehicle has the same size be repaired well because of tires on all four wheel positions. the size or location of the These tires should be rotated damage. every 12 000 km (7,500 miles). See Scheduled Maintenance on Tire Rotation page 11‑2. Tire rotation is not The purpose of a regular tire recommended if the vehicle has rotation is to achieve a uniform P235/50R18, 245/45ZR19 or wear for all tires on the vehicle. 255/40R19 size tires on the This will ensure that the vehicle front wheels and P265/45R18, continues to perform most like it Use the rotation pattern shown 275/40ZR19 or 285/35R19 size did when the tires were new. here when rotating tires of the tires on the rear wheels. Any time you notice unusual same size installed on all Different tire sizes should not wear, rotate the tires as soon four wheel positions. be rotated front to rear. Each as possible and check wheel The compact spare tire, if the tire and wheel should only be alignment. Also check for vehicle has one, is not included used in its original front or rear damaged tires or wheels. See in the tire rotation. position. When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10‑80 and Wheel Replacement on page 10‑85. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (80,1)

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After the tires have been When It Is Time for New { WARNING rotated, adjust the front and rear Tires inflation pressures as shown on Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the the Tire and Loading Information Various factors, such as parts to which it is fastened, can maintenance, temperatures, label. See Tire Pressure on make wheel nuts become loose page 10 72 and Vehicle Load driving speeds, vehicle loading, ‑ after time. The wheel could come and road conditions influence when Limits on page 9‑11. off and cause an accident. When you need new tires. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor changing a wheel, remove any System. See Tire Pressure rust or dirt from places where the Monitor Operation on wheel attaches to the vehicle. In page 10 75. an emergency, use a cloth or a ‑ paper towel to do this; but be sure Make certain that all wheel nuts to use a scraper or wire brush are properly tightened. See later, if needed, to get all the rust “Wheel Nut Torque” under or dirt off. See If a Tire Goes Flat Capacities and Specifications on on page 10‑87. page 12‑2. Lightly coat the center of the wheel hub with wheel bearing grease after a wheel change or tire rotation to prevent corrosion One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear or rust build-up. Do not get indicators, which appear when the grease on the flat wheel tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or mounting surface or on the less of tread remaining. See Tire wheel nuts or bolts. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (81,1)

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Inspection on page 10‑79 and Parking for an extended period GM's exclusive TPC Spec system Tire Rotation on page 10‑79 for can cause flat spots on the tires considers over a dozen critical additional information. that may result in vibrations while specifications that impact the The rubber in tires age over driving. When storing a vehicle for overall performance of your time. This is also true for the at least a month, remove the tires vehicle, including brake system spare tire, if the vehicle has one, or raise the vehicle to reduce the performance, ride and handling, even if it is not being used. Multiple weight from the tires. traction control, and tire pressure conditions affect how fast this monitoring performance. GM's TPC aging takes place, including Buying New Tires Spec number is molded onto the tire's sidewall near the tire size. temperatures, loading conditions, GM has developed and matched and inflation pressure maintenance. If the tires have an all‐season tread specific tires for your vehicle. The design, the TPC Spec number will Tires will typically need to be original equipment tires installed replaced due to wear before they be followed by an MS for mud on your vehicle, when it was new, and snow. See Tire Sidewall may need to be replaced due to were designed to meet General age. Consult the tire manufacturer Labeling on page 10‑66, for Motors Tire Performance Criteria additional information. for more information on when tires Specification (TPC Spec) system should be replaced. rating. If you need replacement GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four. This is because uniform Vehicle Storage tires, GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC tread depth on all tires will help Tires age when stored normally Spec rating. This way, your vehicle keep your vehicle performing most mounted on a parked vehicle. Park will continue to have tires that like it did when the tires were new. a vehicle that will be stored for at are designed to give the same least a month in a cool, dry, clean performance and vehicle safety, area away from direct sunlight to during normal use, as the original slow aging. This area should be tires. free of grease, gasoline, or other substances that can deteriorate rubber. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (82,1)

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Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling { WARNING WARNING (Continued) performance of your vehicle. See Mixing tires could cause you to Tire Inspection on page 10‑78 and A tire and/or wheel could fail Tire Rotation on page 10‑79. lose control while driving. If you suddenly and cause a crash. mix tires of different sizes (other Use only radial-ply tires with { WARNING than those originally installed on the wheels on the vehicle. your vehicle), brands, or types Tires could explode during (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, If you must replace your vehicle's improper service. Attempting to tires with those that do not have and you could have a crash. mount or dismount a tire could a TPC Spec number, make sure Using tires of different sizes cause injury or death. Only your they are the same size, load range, dealer or authorized tire service (other than those originally speed rating, and construction type installed on your vehicle), brands center should mount or dismount (radial and bias‐belted tires) as your the tires. or types, may also cause damage vehicle's original tires. to your vehicle. Be sure to use the correct size, brand, and type Vehicles that have a tire pressure Winter tires with the same speed tires on all four wheels. monitoring system could give an rating as your original equipment inaccurate low‐pressure warning tires may not be available for H, V, if non‐TPC Spec rated tires are W and ZR speed rated tires. If you installed on it. Non‐TPC Spec choose snow tires with a lower { WARNING rated tires may give a low‐pressure speed rating, never exceed the tire's warning that is higher or lower than maximum speed capability. Using bias-ply tires on the the proper warning level you would vehicle may cause the wheel get with TPC Spec rated tires. See rim flanges to develop cracks Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on after many miles of driving. page 10‑75. (Continued) Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (83,1)

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Your vehicle's original equipment Uniform Tire Quality (UTQG) system does not apply tires are listed on the Tire and Grading to deep tread, winter-type snow Loading Information label. See tires, space-saver, or temporary Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑11, Quality grades can be found use spare tires, tires with for more information about the Tire where applicable on the tire nominal rim diameters of and Loading Information label and sidewall between tread shoulder its location on your vehicle. 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), and maximum section width. or to some limited-production Different Size Tires and For example: tires. Wheels Treadwear 200 Traction AA While the tires available on Temperature A General Motors passenger cars If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original The following information relates and light trucks may vary with equipment wheels and tires, this to the system developed by the respect to these grades, they could affect the way your vehicle United States National Highway must also conform to federal performs, including its braking, Traffic Safety Administration safety requirements and ride and handling characteristics, (NHTSA), which grades tires additional General Motors Tire stability, and resistance to rollover. by treadwear, traction, and Performance Criteria (TPC) Additionally, if your vehicle has temperature performance. This standards. electronic systems such as anti‐lock brakes, traction control, and applies only to vehicles sold in All Passenger Car Tires Must electronic stability control, the the United States. The grades Conform to Federal Safety performance of these systems can are molded on the sidewalls Requirements In Addition To be affected. of most passenger car tires. The These Grades. Uniform Tire Quality Grading See Buying New Tires on page 10‑81 and Accessories and Modifications on page 10‑3 for additional information. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (84,1)

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Treadwear Traction – AA, A, B, C Temperature – A, B, C The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from The temperature grades comparative rating based on the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, are A (the highest), B, and C, wear rate of the tire when tested and C. Those grades represent representing the tire's resistance under controlled conditions on the tire's ability to stop on wet to the generation of heat and a specified government test pavement as measured under its ability to dissipate heat course. For example, a tire controlled conditions on when tested under controlled graded 150 would wear one and specified government test conditions on a specified indoor a half (1½) times as well on the surfaces of asphalt and laboratory test wheel. Sustained government course as a tire concrete. A tire marked C may high temperature can cause graded 100. The relative have poor traction performance. the material of the tire to performance of tires depends Warning: The traction grade degenerate and reduce tire life, upon the actual conditions of assigned to this tire is based on and excessive temperature can their use, however, and may straight-ahead braking traction lead to sudden tire failure. depart significantly from the tests, and does not include norm due to variations in acceleration, cornering, driving habits, service practices hydroplaning, or peak traction and differences in road characteristics. characteristics and climate. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (85,1)

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The grade C corresponds to a Wheel Alignment and Tire Wheel Replacement level of performance which all Balance Replace any wheel that is bent, passenger car tires must meet cracked, or badly rusted or under the Federal Motor Safety The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming Standard No. 109. Grades B loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and and A represent higher levels of carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall wheel nuts should be replaced. performance on the laboratory performance. Adjustments to wheel If the wheel leaks air, replace it, test wheel than the minimum alignment and tire balancing will not except some aluminum wheels, required by law. Warning: The be necessary on a regular basis. which can sometimes be repaired. temperature grade for this tire However, if you notice unusual See your dealer if any of these is established for a tire that tire wear or your vehicle pulling to conditions exist. is properly inflated and not one side or the other, the alignment Your dealer will know the kind of overloaded. Excessive speed, might need to be checked. If you wheel you need. notice your vehicle vibrating when underinflation, or excessive Each new wheel should have the driving on a smooth road, the tires loading, either separately or in same load-carrying capacity, and wheels might need to be combination, can cause heat diameter, width, offset, and be rebalanced. See your dealer for mounted the same way as the one it buildup and possible tire failure. proper diagnosis. replaces. CTS-V models should only use adhesive wheel weights to balance the tires and wheels. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (86,1)

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If you need to replace any of the Notice: The wrong wheel can Tire Chains wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, also cause problems with or Tire Pressure Monitor System bearing life, brake cooling, (TPMS) sensors, replace them only speedometer or odometer { WARNING with new GM original equipment calibration, headlamp aim, Do not use tire chains. There is parts. This way, you will be sure to bumper height, vehicle ground not enough clearance. Tire chains have the right wheel, wheel bolts, clearance, and tire or tire chain used on a vehicle without the wheel nuts, and TPMS sensors for clearance to the body and the vehicle. chassis. proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, See If a Tire Goes Flat on suspension, or other vehicle { WARNING page 10‑87 for more information. parts. The area damaged by the Using the wrong replacement Used Replacement Wheels tire chains could cause you to wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel lose control of the vehicle and nuts on the vehicle can be { WARNING you or others may be injured dangerous. It could affect the in a crash. Use another type braking and handling of the Replacing a wheel with a used of traction device only if its vehicle, make the tires lose air one is dangerous. How it has manufacturer recommends it for and make you lose control. You been used or how far it has been use on the vehicle and tire size could have a collision in which driven may be unknown. It could combination and road conditions. you or others could be injured. fail suddenly and cause a crash. (Continued) Always use the correct wheel, When replacing wheels, use a wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for new GM original equipment replacement. wheel. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (87,1)

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If a Tire Goes Flat accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle WARNING (Continued) under control by steering the way It is unusual for a tire to blowout you want the vehicle to go. It may Follow that manufacturer's while you are driving, especially if be very bumpy and noisy, but you instructions. To help avoid you maintain your vehicle's tires can still steer. Gently brake to a damage to the vehicle, drive properly. If air goes out of a tire, stop, well off the road, if possible. slowly, re‐adjust or remove the it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a device if it is contacting the { WARNING vehicle, and do not spin the blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: wheels. If you do find traction Driving on a flat tire will cause devices that will fit, install them on If a front tire fails, the flat tire permanent damage to the tire. the rear tires. creates a drag that pulls the vehicle Re-inflating a tire after it has toward that side. Take your foot been driven on while severely off the accelerator pedal and grip underinflated or flat may cause the steering wheel firmly. Steer to a blowout and a serious crash. maintain lane position, and then Never attempt to re-inflate a tire gently brake to a stop, well off the that has been driven on while road, if possible. severely underinflated or flat. A rear blowout, particularly on a Have your dealer or an authorized curve, acts much like a skid and tire service center repair or may require the same correction replace the flat tire as soon as you would use in a skid. In any rear possible. blowout remove your foot from the Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (88,1)

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Lifting a vehicle and getting Changing a tire can be To be certain the vehicle will not under it to do maintenance or dangerous. The vehicle can move, put blocks at the front and repairs is dangerous without the slip off the jack and roll over rear of the tire farthest away from appropriate safety equipment and or fall on you or other people. the one being changed. That training. If a jack is provided with You and they could be badly would be the tire on the other the vehicle, it is designed only for injured or even killed. Find a side, at the opposite end of the changing a flat tire. If it is used for level place to change the tire. vehicle. anything else, you or others could To help prevent the vehicle from be badly injured or killed if the moving: This vehicle may come with a jack vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack 1. Set the parking brake firmly. and spare tire or a tire sealant and is provided with the vehicle, only compressor kit. To use the jacking use it for changing a flat tire. 2. Put an automatic transmission shift lever in equipment to change a spare P (Park), or shift a manual tire safely, follow the instructions If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire transmission to 1 (First) or below. Then see Tire Changing on and wheel damage by driving slowly R (Reverse). page 10‑98. To use the tire sealant to a level place, well off the road, and compressor kit, see Tire if possible. Turn on the hazard 3. Turn off the engine and do Sealant and Compressor Kit on warning flashers. See Hazard not restart while the vehicle page 10‑89. is raised. Warning Flashers on page 6‑4. 4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle. (Continued) Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (89,1)

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When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), Tire Sealant and use the following example as a WARNING (Continued) guide to assist you in the placement Compressor Kit of wheel blocks (A). and compressor kit instructions { WARNING and inflate the tire to its recommended pressure. Do not Idling a vehicle in an enclosed exceed the recommended area with poor ventilation is pressure. dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. { WARNING It can cause unconsciousness Storing the tire sealant and and even death. Never run the compressor kit or other engine in an enclosed area that equipment in the passenger has no fresh air ventilation. For compartment of the vehicle could more information, see Engine cause injury. In a sudden stop or A. Wheel Block Exhaust on page 9‑25. collision, loose equipment could B. Flat Tire strike someone. Store the tire The following information explains sealant and compressor kit in its how to repair or change a tire. { WARNING original location.

Overinflating a tire could cause If this vehicle has a tire sealant and the tire to rupture and you or compressor kit, there may not be a others could be injured. Be sure spare tire, tire changing equipment, to read and follow the tire sealant and on some vehicles there may not (Continued) be a place to store a tire. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (90,1)

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The tire sealant and compressor The kit includes: A. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air can be used to temporarily seal or Air Only) punctures up to 6 mm (¼ in) in the B. On/Off Button tread area of the tire. It can also be used to inflate an under inflated tire. C. Pressure Gauge If the tire has been separated from D. Pressure Deflation Button the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, E. Tire Sealant Canister or has a large puncture, the tire is too severely damaged for the tire F. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) sealant and compressor kit to be G. Air Only Hose (Black) effective. See Roadside Service H. Power Plug (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Service (Mexico) on Tire Sealant page 13‑9. Read and follow the safe handling Read and follow all of the tire instructions on the label adhered to sealant and compressor kit the sealant canister. instructions. Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister. The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date. Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer. See “Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister” following. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (91,1)

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There is only enough sealant to seal heated environment for five minutes. one tire. After usage, the sealant This will help to inflate the tire canister and sealant/air hose faster. assembly must be replaced. See If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire “Removal and Installation of the and wheel damage by driving slowly Sealant Canister” following. to a level place. Turn on the hazard Using the Tire Sealant warning flashers. See Hazard and Compressor Kit to Warning Flashers on page 6‑4. Temporarily Seal and See If a Tire Goes Flat on Inflate a Punctured Tire page 10‑87 for other important safety warnings. Follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage. Do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tire. 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Wagon) on page 10‑96 or Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Coupe) on page 10‑97 or Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Sedan) on page 10‑97. When using the tire sealant 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (F) and compressor kit during cold and the power plug (H). temperatures, warm the kit in a Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (92,1)

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3. Place the kit on the ground. 8. Turn the selector switch (A) The pressure gauge (C) may Make sure the tire valve stem is counterclockwise to the read higher than the actual tire positioned close to the ground Sealant + Air position. pressure while the compressor so the hose will reach it. 9. Press the on/off (B) button is on. Turn the compressor off to get an accurate pressure 4. Remove the valve stem cap to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. reading. The compressor from the flat tire by turning it may be turned on/off until the counterclockwise. The compressor will inject correct pressure is reached. sealant and air into the tire. 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F) Notice: If the recommended onto the tire valve stem. Turn it The pressure gauge (C) will pressure cannot be reached after clockwise until it is tight. initially show a high pressure approximately 25 minutes, the 6. Plug the power plug (H) into the while the compressor pushes the vehicle should not be driven accessory power outlet in the sealant into the tire. Once the farther. The tire is too severely vehicle. Unplug all items from sealant is completely dispersed damaged and the tire sealant and other accessory power outlets. into the tire, the pressure will compressor kit cannot inflate the quickly drop and start to rise See Power Outlets on page 5‑9. tire. Remove the power plug from again as the tire inflates with the accessory power outlet and If the vehicle has an accessory air only. unscrew the inflating hose from power outlet, do not use the the tire valve. See Roadside cigarette lighter. 10. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation Service (U.S. and Canada) on If the vehicle only has a cigarette pressure using the pressure page 13‑7 or Roadside Service lighter, use the cigarette lighter. gauge (C). The recommended (Mexico) on page 13‑9. Do not pinch the power plug inflation pressure can be 11. Press the on/off button (B) to cord in the door or window. found on the Tire and Loading turn the tire sealant and Information label. See Tire compressor kit off. 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle Pressure on page 10‑72. must be running while using the air compressor. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (93,1)

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The tire is not sealed and 19. Stop at a safe location and will continue to leak air until check the tire pressure. Refer the vehicle is driven and to Steps 1 through 11 under the sealant is distributed in “Using the Tire Sealant and the tire, therefore, Steps 12 Compressor Kit without through 18 must be done Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not immediately after Step 11. 16. If the flat tire was able to Punctured).” Be careful while handling the inflate to the recommended If the tire pressure has fallen tire sealant and compressor kit inflation pressure, remove the more than 68 kPa (10 psi) as it could be warm after maximum speed label from the below the recommended usage. sealant canister (E) and place inflation pressure, stop driving it in a highly visible location. Do 12. Unplug the power plug (H) from the vehicle. The tire is too not exceed the speed on this the accessory power outlet in severely damaged and the tire label until the damaged tire is the vehicle. sealant cannot seal the tire. repaired or replaced. See Roadside Service (U.S. 13. Turn the sealant/air hose (F) 17. Return the equipment to its and Canada) on page 13‑7 or counterclockwise to remove it original storage location in the Roadside Service (Mexico) on from the tire valve stem. vehicle. page 13‑9. 14. Replace the tire valve 18. Immediately drive the vehicle If the tire pressure has not stem cap. 8 km (5 miles) to distribute the dropped more than 68 kPa 15. Replace the sealant/air sealant in the tire. (10 psi) from the recommended hose (F), and the power inflation pressure, inflate the plug (H) back in their original tire to the recommended location. inflation pressure. 20. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire, and vehicle. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (94,1)

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21. Dispose of the used sealant If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire canister (E) and sealant/air and wheel damage by driving slowly hose (F) assembly at a local to a level place. Turn on the hazard dealer or in accordance with warning flashers. See Hazard local state codes and practices. Warning Flashers on page 6‑4. 22. Replace it with a new canister See If a Tire Goes Flat on available from your dealer. page 10‑87 for other important 23. After temporarily sealing the safety warnings. tire using the tire sealant and 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit, take the compressor kit from its storage vehicle to an authorized dealer location. See Storing the Tire within 161 km (100 miles) of Sealant and Compressor Kit driving to have the tire repaired (Wagon) on page 10‑96 or or replaced. Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Coupe) on Using the Tire Sealant and page 10‑97 or Storing the Tire Compressor Kit without Sealant and Compressor Kit Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Sedan) on page 10‑97. (Not Punctured) 2. Unwrap the air only hose (G) To use the air compressor to inflate and the power plug (H). a tire with air only and not sealant: 3. Place the kit on the ground. Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (95,1)

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4. Remove the tire valve stem cap 8. Turn the selector switch (A) If you inflate the tire higher from the flat tire by turning it clockwise to the Air Only than the recommended counterclockwise. position. pressure you can adjust the 5. Attach the air only hose (G) onto 9. Press the on/off (B) button to excess pressure by pressing the tire valve stem by turning it turn the compressor on. the pressure deflation clockwise until it is tight. button (D) until the proper The compressor will inflate the pressure reading is reached. 6. Plug the power plug (H) into the tire with air only. This option is only functional accessory power outlet in the 10. Inflate the tire to the when using the air only vehicle. Unplug all items from recommended inflation hose (G). other accessory power outlets. pressure using the pressure 11. Press the on/off button (B) to See Power Outlets on page 5‑9. gauge (C). The recommended turn the tire sealant and If the vehicle has an accessory inflation pressure can be compressor kit off. power outlet, do not use the found on the Tire and Loading cigarette lighter. Information label. See Tire Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor Pressure on page 10‑72. If the vehicle only has a cigarette kit as it could be warm after lighter, use the cigarette lighter. The pressure gauge (C) may usage. read higher than the actual tire Do not pinch the power plug 12. Unplug the power plug (H) from cord in the door or window. pressure while the compressor is on. Turn the compressor off the accessory power outlet in 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle to get an accurate reading. the vehicle. must be running while using the The compressor may be turned 13. Disconnect the air only air compressor. on/off until the correct pressure hose (G) from the tire is reached. valve stem, by turning it counterclockwise, and replace the tire valve stem cap. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (96,1)

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14. Replace the air only hose (G) Removal and Installation of the and the power plug (H) and Sealant Canister cord back in its original location. To remove the sealant canister: 15. Place the equipment in the 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. original storage location in the 2. Press the canister release vehicle. button. 3. Pull up and remove the canister. 4. Replace with a new canister which is available from your dealer. 5. Push the new canister into A. Tire Sealant and place. Compressor Kit B. Foam Container Storing the Tire Sealant C. Subwoofer (Optional) and Compressor Kit 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate (Wagon) (Wagon) on page 2‑21. The tire sealant and compressor 2. Pull up on the tire sealant and The tire sealant and compressor kit kit is located in the rear of the compressor kit (A) to remove it has an accessory adapter located in vehicle. from the foam container (B). a compartment on the bottom of its housing that may be used to inflate air mattresses, balls, etc. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (97,1)

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It is not necessary to remove the subwoofer (C) to access the tire sealant and compressor kit, however, if you want to remove it see Tire Changing on page 10‑98 for instructions. To store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Coupe) 2. Remove the retainer that holds A. Tire Sealant and The tire sealant and compressor kit the tire sealant and compressor Compressor Kit is located in the trunk. kit in place. B. Foam Container 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk 3. Remove the tire sealant and C. Wing Nut (Sedan, Coupe) on page 2‑19. compressor kit from the foam container. 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) on page 2‑19. To store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. 2. Locate the tire sealant and compressor kit (A) in the center Storing the Tire Sealant of the cargo area. and Compressor Kit 3. Remove the wing nut (C) that holds the tire sealant and (Sedan) compressor kit (A) in place. The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the trunk. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (98,1)

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4. Remove the tire sealant and D. Wheel Wrench Removing the Spare Tire and compressor kit (A) from the foam E. Extension Tools (Wagon) container (B). F. Strap To store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. To access the spare tire and jacking equipment: Tire Changing 1. Remove the spare tire cover. Removing the Spare Tire and 2. Remove the stow rod cap by Tools (Sedan) pulling it straight up off of the rod. 3. Turn the wing nut (A) on the compact spare tire (B) counterclockwise to remove. 4. Remove the spare tire and place it next to the flat tire. 5. The tools you will be using next include the jack (C), wheel wrench (D), and extension (E).

Sedan A. Wing Nut B. Spare Tire C. Jack Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (99,1)

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A. Wing Nut 3. Remove the spare tire (B) and Removing the Flat Tire and B. Spare Tire place it next to the flat tire. Installing the Spare Tire C. Jack 4. Remove the jack (C), wheel 1. Do a safety check before wrench (E), and extension (F). proceeding. See If a Tire Goes D. Subwoofer To remove the jack: Flat on page 10‑87 E. Wheel Wrench F. Extension G. Cable To access the spare tire and jacking equipment: 1. Remove the spare tire cover. 2. Remove the subwoofer (D), if the vehicle has one. To remove the subwoofer: 2.1. Turn the nut (A) counterclockwise to remove. 1. Remove the retainer nut (A). 2. Use the wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove 2.2. Disconnect the 2. Remove the jack stowage them yet. connector wire. bracket (B). 2.3. Pull the subwoofer (D) up to 3. Slide the jack (C) forward to remove it from the stow rod. remove it from the floor storage bracket. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (100,1)

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Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the 3. Find the jacking location 4. Insert the hooked end of the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack using the diagram above and extension handle through the is provided with the vehicle, only corresponding V-shaped locating jack and the flat end through the use it for changing a flat tire. notches located in the plastic wheel wrench. molding. { WARNING { WARNING

Getting under a vehicle when it Raising the vehicle with the is jacked up is dangerous. If the jack improperly positioned can vehicle slips off the jack, you damage the vehicle and even could be badly injured or killed. make the vehicle fall. To help Never get under a vehicle when it avoid personal injury and vehicle is supported only by a jack. damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (101,1)

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Notice: If you position the jack 7. Put the compact spare tire under the rocker molding and near you. attempt to raise the vehicle, you 8. Raise the vehicle by turning the could break the molding and/or wheel wrench clockwise. Raise cause other damage to your the vehicle far enough off the vehicle. Always position the jack ground for the compact spare so that when the jack head is tire to fit under the vehicle. raised, it will fit firmly in the notch located inboard from the rocker molding. 5. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the jack lift head until the jack fits 6. Raise the jack by turning the under the vehicle. wheel wrench clockwise until the slots in the jack head fit into the metal flange located behind the V‐shaped locating notches on the plastic molding as shown.

9. Remove all the wheel nuts and the flat tire. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (102,1)

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14. Lower the vehicle by { WARNING turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the jack completely. parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose { WARNING after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When Wheel nuts that are improperly or changing a wheel, remove any incorrectly tightened can cause rust or dirt from places where the the wheels to become loose or wheel attaches to the vehicle. In come off. The wheel nuts should an emergency, use a cloth or a be tightened with a torque wrench paper towel to do this; but be sure 10. Remove any rust or dirt from to the proper torque specification to use a scraper or wire brush the wheel bolts, mounting after replacing. Follow the torque later, if needed, to get all the rust surfaces, and spare wheel. specification supplied by the or dirt off. See If a Tire Goes Flat aftermarket manufacturer when 11. Install the spare tire. on page 10‑87. using accessory locking wheel 12. Put the wheel nuts back on nuts. See Capacities and with the rounded end of the Specifications on page 12‑2 for nuts toward the wheel. { WARNING original equipment wheel nut 13. Tighten each wheel nut by torque specifications. Never use oil or grease on bolts turning it clockwise with your or nuts because the nuts might hand until the wheel is held come loose. The vehicle's wheel against the hub. could fall off, causing a crash. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (103,1)

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Notice: Improperly tightened Storing a Flat or Spare Tire wheel nuts can lead to brake and Tools pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, { WARNING evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the Storing a jack, a tire, or other proper torque specification. See equipment in the passenger Capacities and Specifications on compartment of the vehicle could page 12‑2 for the wheel nut cause injury. In a sudden stop or torque specification. collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. 4. Route the loop end of the strap (C) through one of the Storing the Flat Tire with a Flat cargo tie-downs (A) located in Load Floor (Sedan) the rear of the vehicle. 1. Put back all tools as they were 5. Route the hook (B) through the stored in the rear storage loop (C). compartment and put the compartment cover back on. 6. Pull the strap to tighten it around the cargo tie-down (A). 2. Put the flat tire in the tire storage bag, if there is one. 15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in 3. Place the tire, lying flat, in the a crisscross sequence as rear storage compartment. shown. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (104,1)

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Storing the Flat Tire with a Flat 5. Slide both D-rings (E) on each Load Floor (Wagon) side of the vehicle as far rearward as they will go. 1. Return all tools as they were stored in the rear storage 6. Route one hook (A) under the compartment and put the wheel spoke (C) and place the compartment cover on. hook into the slot in the cargo rail on the driver side of the 2. Put the flat tire in the tire storage vehicle. bag, if there is one. 7. Slide the D-ring (E) on that side 3. Place the tire, lying flat, in the forward to engage the hook. rear storage compartment. 8. Route the other hook under the 7. Route the hook end of the strap wheel spoke (D) and place the through the wheel. hook into the slot in the cargo rail on the passenger side of the 8. Attach the hook to the cargo vehicle. tie-down in the rear of the vehicle. 9. Slide the D-ring (E) on that side forward to engage the hook. 9. Slide the buckle to tighten the cargo tie-down strap. Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the compact spare tire in the trunk.

4. Route one of the hooks (A), at the end of the cable provided, through the liftgate striker (B). Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (105,1)

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Compact Spare Tire and Tools Reverse the instructions for (Sedan) removing the spare tire and tools to store the compact spare tire. Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the compact spare Compact Spare Tire and Tools tire and tools in the trunk: (Wagon) Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the compact spare tire and tools in the rear compartment area:

A. Wing Nut B. Spare Tire C. Jack D. Subwoofer E. Wheel Wrench A. Wing Nut F. Extension B. Compact Spare Tire or Flat Tire G. Strap C. Jack Reverse the instructions for D. Wheel Wrench removing the spare tire and tools to E. Extension store the compact spare tire. F. Strap Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (106,1)

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Compact Spare Tire tire repaired or replaced at your Jump Starting convenience. Of course, it is best to replace the spare with a full-size For more information about the { WARNING tire as soon as possible. The spare vehicle battery, see Battery on page 10 30. Driving with more than one tire will last longer and be in good ‑ shape in case it is needed again. compact spare tire at a time could If the vehicle battery has run down, result in loss of braking and Notice: When the compact spare you may want to use another handling. This could lead to a is installed, do not take the vehicle and some jumper cables to crash and you or others could be vehicle through an automatic start your vehicle. Be sure to use injured. Use only one compact car wash with guide rails. The the following steps to do it safely. spare tire at a time. compact spare can get caught on the rails which can damage the { WARNING tire, wheel and other parts of the If your vehicle is equipped with a vehicle. Batteries can hurt you. They can compact spare tire it was fully be dangerous because: inflated when the vehicle was new, it Do not use the compact spare on can lose air after a time. Check the other vehicles. . They contain acid that can inflation pressure regularly. It should And do not mix the compact spare burn you. be 420 kPa (60 psi). tire or wheel with other wheels or . They contain gas that can After installing the compact spare tires. They will not fit. Keep the explode or ignite. spare tire and its wheel together. on the vehicle, stop as soon as . They contain enough possible and make sure the spare Notice: Tire chains will not fit the electricity to burn you. tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare. Using them can compact spare is made to perform damage the vehicle and can If you do not follow these steps well at speeds up to 105 km/h damage the chains too. Do not exactly, some or all of these (65 mph) for distances up to use tire chains on the compact things can hurt you. 5 000 km (3,000 miles), so you can spare. finish your trip and have the full-size Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (107,1)

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Notice: Ignoring these steps You would not be able to start 3. Turn off the ignition on both could result in costly damage to your vehicle and the bad vehicles. Unplug unnecessary the vehicle that would not be grounding could damage the accessories plugged into the covered by the warranty. electrical systems. cigarette lighter or the accessory Trying to start the vehicle by To avoid the possibility of the power outlets. Turn off the pushing or pulling it will not vehicles rolling, set the parking radio and all lamps that are not work, and it could damage the brake firmly on both vehicles needed. This will avoid sparks vehicle. involved in the jump start and help save both batteries. And it could save the radio! 1. Check the other vehicle. It must procedure. Put an automatic have a 12-volt battery with a transmission in P (Park) or a 4. Open the hoods and locate the negative ground system. manual transmission in Neutral positive (+) and negative (−) before setting the parking brake. terminal locations or the Notice: Only use a vehicle Notice: If the radio or other remote positive (+) and remote that has a 12-volt system with negative (−) terminals of the a negative ground for jump accessories are left on during the jump starting procedure, they other vehicle. Then locate the starting. If the other vehicle does remote positive (+) location on not have a 12-volt system with a could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the your vehicle. See Engine negative ground, both vehicles Compartment Overview on can be damaged. warranty. Always turn off the radio and other accessories when page 10‑6 for more information 2. Get the vehicles close enough jump starting the vehicle. on locations of the terminals. so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you do not want. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (108,1)

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Notice: If you connect a negative cable to the Engine Control { WARNING Module (ECM), ECM mounting bracket, or any cables that Using an open flame near a attach to the ECM bracket, you battery can cause battery gas to may damage the ECM. Always explode. People have been hurt attach the negative cable to your doing this, and some have been vehicle's remote negative ground blinded. Use a flashlight if you location, instead of the ECM, ECM need more light. bracket, or any cables attached to Be sure the battery has enough the ECM bracket. water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in Your vehicle has a remote { WARNING your new vehicle. But if a battery negative (−) ground location, as has filler caps, be sure the right An electric fan can start up even shown in the illustration. It is amount of fluid is there. If it is low, when the engine is not running located on the left side of the add water to take care of that and can injure you. Keep hands, engine compartment. See first. If you do not, explosive gas clothing and tools away from any Engine Compartment Overview could be present. on page 10‑6. You should underhood electric fan. always use this remote ground Battery fluid contains acid that location, instead of the terminal can burn you. Do not get it on on the battery. you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (109,1)

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Do not connect positive (+) to 7. Do not let the other end { WARNING negative (−) or you will get a touch metal. Connect it to the short that would damage the positive (+) terminal of the Fans or other moving engine battery and maybe other parts good battery. Use a remote parts can injure you badly. Keep too. And do not connect the positive (+) terminal if the vehicle your hands away from moving negative (−) cable to the has one. parts once the engine is running. negative (−) terminal on the dead 8. Now connect the black battery because this can cause negative (−) cable to the 5. Check that the jumper cables sparks. negative terminal of the do not have loose or missing good battery. Use a remote insulation. If they do, you could negative (−) terminal if the get a shock. The vehicles could vehicle has one. be damaged too. Do not let the other end touch Before you connect the cables, anything until the next step. The here are some basic things you other end of the negative (−) should know. Positive (+) will go cable does not go to the dead to positive (+) or to a remote battery. It goes to a heavy, positive (+) terminal if the vehicle unpainted metal engine part or has one. Negative (−) will go to a to a remote negative (−) terminal heavy, unpainted metal engine on the vehicle with the dead part or to a remote negative (−) battery. terminal if the vehicle has one. 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (110,1)

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9. Connect the other end of the Always connect and remove the To disconnect the jumper cables negative (−) cable at least 45 cm jumper cables in the correct from both vehicles, do the following: (18 in) away from the dead order, making sure that the 1. Disconnect the black battery, but not near engine cables do not touch each other negative (−) cable from the parts that move. The electrical or other metal. vehicle that had the dead connection is just as good there, battery. and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the Use a remote negative (−) vehicle with the good battery. terminal if the vehicle has one. Your vehicle's remote 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) negative (−) ground location cable from the vehicle with the is for this purpose. good battery. 10. Now start the vehicle with the 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) good battery and run the cable from the other vehicle. engine for a while.

11. Try to start the vehicle that Jumper Cable Removal had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine probably needs service. Part or Remote Negative (−) Terminal Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the B. Good Battery or Remote wrong order, electrical shorting Positive (+) and Remote may occur and damage the Negative (−) Terminals vehicle. The repairs would not be C. Dead Battery or Remote covered by the vehicle warranty. Positive (+) Terminal Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (111,1)

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Recreational Vehicle . What is the distance that will be Towing travelled? Some vehicles have Towing restrictions on how far and how Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing long they can tow. Notice: To avoid damage, the means towing the vehicle behind . Is the proper towing equipment disabled vehicle should be another vehicle – such as behind a going to be used? See your towed with all four wheels off motorhome. The two most common dealer or trailering professional the ground. Care must be taken types of recreational vehicle towing for additional advice and with vehicles that have low are known as dinghy towing and equipment recommendations. ground clearance and/or special dolly towing. Dingy towing is towing . Is the vehicle ready to be equipment. Always flatbed on a the vehicle with all four wheels on towed? Just as preparing the car carrier. the ground. Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the vehicle for a long trip, make sure Consult your dealer or a ground and two wheels up on a the vehicle is prepared to be professional towing service if the device known as a dolly. towed. disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Service (U.S. and Here are some important things to Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside consider before recreational vehicle Service (Mexico) on page 13‑9. towing: To tow the vehicle behind another . What is the towing capacity vehicle for recreational purposes, of the towing vehicle? Be such as behind a motor home, see sure to read the tow “Recreational Vehicle Towing” in this vehicle manufacturer's section. recommendations. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (112,1)

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Dinghy Towing Notice: If the vehicle is Dolly Towing towed with all four wheels (Rear-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground. If a rear-wheel-drive vehicle must be towed, a dolly or a trailer should be used. If an all-wheel-drive vehicle must be towed, a trailer should be used. See “Dolly Towing” following for more information. Use the following procedure to dolly tow a rear-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Put the rear wheels on the dolly. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake (Manual) on page 9‑34 or Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9‑35. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (113,1)

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4. Put the vehicle in P (Park) for Appearance Care an automatic transmission or in 1 (First) for a manual transmission. Exterior Care 5. Securely attach the vehicle Cleaning Exterior being towed to the dolly. Lamps/Lenses 6. Clamp the steering wheel in a Use only lukewarm or cold water, a straight-ahead position with a soft cloth, and a car washing soap clamping device designed for to clean exterior lamps and lenses. towing. Follow instructions under “Washing 7. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. the Vehicle” later in this section. Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive Finish Care Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the Vehicles) ground, or even with only two of Occasional waxing or mild polishing its wheels on the ground, will of the vehicle by hand may be damage drivetrain components. necessary to remove residue from Do not tow an all-wheel-drive the paint finish. Approved cleaning vehicle with any of its wheels on products can be obtained from your the ground. dealer. All-wheel-drive vehicles can only be towed with all four wheels on a trailer. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (114,1)

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If the vehicle has a basecoat/ Exterior painted surfaces are Washing the Vehicle clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat subject to aging, weather, and To preserve the vehicle's finish, gives more depth and gloss to the chemical fallout that can take their keep it clean by washing it often. colored basecoat. Always use toll over a period of years. To keep waxes and polishes that are the paint finish looking new, keep Do not wash the vehicle in non-abrasive and made for a the vehicle garaged or covered direct sunlight and use a car basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. whenever possible. washing soap. Notice: Machine compounding Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Notice: Do not use cleaning or aggressive polishing on Parts agents that are petroleum based a basecoat/clearcoat paint or that contain acid or abrasives, Bright metal parts should be finish may damage it. Use only as they can damage the paint, cleaned regularly to keep their non-abrasive waxes and polishes metal, or plastic on the vehicle. luster. Wash with water or use that are made for a basecoat/ Approved cleaning products chrome polish on chrome or clearcoat paint finish on the can be obtained from your stainless steel trim, if necessary. vehicle. dealer. Follow all manufacturer Use special care with aluminum directions regarding correct Foreign materials such as calcium product usage, necessary safety chloride and other salts, ice melting trim. To avoid damaging protective precautions, and appropriate agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, trim, never use auto or chrome disposal of any vehicle care bird droppings, chemicals from polish, steam, or caustic soap to product. Certain cleaners contain industrial chimneys, etc., can clean aluminum. A coating of chemicals that can damage the damage the vehicle's finish if they wax, rubbed to high polish, is emblems or nameplates on the remain on painted surfaces. Wash recommended for all bright metal parts. vehicle. Check the cleaning the vehicle as soon as possible. product label. If it states that it If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (115,1)

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should not be used on plastic Notice: Conveyor systems on Notice: Chrome wheels and other parts, do not use it on the vehicle some automatic car washes could chrome trim may be damaged if or damage may occur and it damage the vehicle. There may the vehicle is not washed after would not be covered by the not be enough clearance for the driving on roads that have been warranty. undercarriage. Check with the car sprayed with magnesium, calcium Rinse the vehicle well, before wash manager before using the or sodium chloride. These washing and after, to remove all automatic car wash. chlorides are used on roads for conditions such as ice and dust. cleaning agents completely. If they Weatherstrips are allowed to dry on the surface, Always wash the chrome with they could stain. Silicone grease on weatherstrips will soap and water after exposure. make them last longer, seal better, Notice: Do not use strong soaps, Dry the finish with a soft, clean and not stick or squeak. Apply chamois or an all-cotton towel to chemicals, abrasive polishes, silicone grease with a clean cloth. cleaners, brushes, or cleaners avoid surface scratches and water During very cold, damp weather spotting. that contain acid on aluminum or frequent application may be chrome-plated wheels, because High pressure car washes could required. See Recommended Fluids the surface could be damaged. cause water to enter the vehicle. and Lubricants on page 11‑7. The repairs would not be covered Avoid using high pressure washes Wheels and Trim Aluminum by the vehicle warranty. Use only closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the — or Chrome approved cleaners on aluminum surface of the vehicle. Use of power or chrome-plated wheels. washers exceeding 8,274 kPa The vehicle may have either (1,200 psi) can result in damage or aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Notice: Never drive a vehicle that removal of paint and decals. has aluminum or chrome-plated Keep the wheels clean using a wheels through an automatic car soft, clean cloth with mild soap and wash that uses silicone carbide water. Rinse with clean water. After tire cleaning brushes, as this rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft, could cause damage. The repairs clean towel. A wax may then be would not be covered by the applied. vehicle warranty. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (116,1)

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Notice: Driving the vehicle Wipers can be damaged by: Original manufacturer replacement through an automatic car wash parts will provide the corrosion . Extreme dusty conditions that has silicone carbide tire protection while maintaining the cleaning brushes, could damage . Sand and salt vehicle warranty. the aluminum or chrome-plated . Heat and sun wheels. The repairs would not be Finish Damage . covered by the vehicle warranty. Snow and ice, without proper Any stone chips, fractures, or deep Never drive a vehicle that has removal scratches in the finish should be aluminum or chrome-plated Tires repaired right away. Bare metal will wheels through an automatic car corrode quickly and may develop wash that uses silicone carbide Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to into major repair expense. tire cleaning brushes. clean the tires. Minor chips and scratches can be Windshield and Wiper Blades Notice: Using petroleum-based repaired with touch-up materials tire dressing products on the available from your dealer. Larger Clean the outside of the windshield vehicle may damage the paint areas of finish damage can be with glass cleaner. finish and/or tires. When applying corrected in your dealer's body and Clean the rubber blades using a a tire dressing, always wipe off paint shop. lint‐free cloth or paper towel soaked any overspray from all painted with windshield washer fluid or a surfaces on the vehicle. Underbody Maintenance mild detergent. Wash the windshield Sheet Metal Damage Chemicals used for ice and snow thoroughly when cleaning the removal and dust control can collect blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, If the vehicle is damaged and on the underbody. If these are not and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax requires sheet metal repair or removed, corrosion and rust can treatments may cause wiper replacement, make sure the body develop on the underbody parts streaking. Replace the wiper blades repair shop applies anti-corrosion such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, if they are worn or damaged. material to parts repaired or and exhaust system even though replaced to restore corrosion they have corrosion protection. protection. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (117,1)

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At least every spring, flush these Interior Care Permanent damage can result materials from the underbody with from using cleaners on surfaces for plain water. Clean any areas where The interior will continue to look which they were not intended. Apply mud and debris can collect. Dirt its best if it is cleaned often. Dust the cleaner directly to the cleaning packed in close areas of the and dirt can accumulate on the cloth to prevent over-spray. Remove frame should be loosened before upholstery and cause damage to any accidental over-spray from being flushed. Your dealer or an the carpet, fabric, leather, and other surfaces immediately. plastic surfaces. Stains should be underbody car washing system can Notice: Using abrasive cleaners do this. removed quickly as extreme heat could cause them to set rapidly. when cleaning glass surfaces on Chemical Paint Spotting the vehicle, could scratch the Lighter colored interiors may glass and/or cause damage to Some weather and atmospheric require more frequent cleaning. the rear window defogger. When conditions can create a chemical Newspapers and garments that can cleaning the glass on the vehicle, fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall transfer color to home furnishings use only a soft cloth and glass upon and attack painted surfaces on can also transfer color to the cleaner. the vehicle. This damage can take interior. two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped Cleaners can contain solvents that Remove dust from small buttons discolorations, and small, irregular can become concentrated in the and knobs with a small brush with dark spots etched into the paint interior. Before using cleaners, soft bristles. surface. read and adhere to all safety Your dealer has products for instructions on the label. While cleaning the interior. When cleaning the interior, maintain cleaning the interior, only use adequate ventilation by opening the cleaners specifically designed for doors and windows. the surfaces that are being cleaned. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (118,1)

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Do not clean the interior using the . Do not use organic solvents To clean: following cleaners or techniques: such as naptha, alcohol, etc. Damage to the interior may 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white . Never use a knife or any other result cloth with water or club soda. sharp object to remove a soil 2. Remove excess moisture. from any interior surface. Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the . Never use a stiff brush. It can Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft soil and gently rub toward the cause damage to the interior brush attachment to remove dust center. Continue cleaning, using surfaces. and loose dirt. A canister vacuum a clean area of the cloth each with a beater bar in the nozzle may . Never apply heavy pressure or time it becomes soiled. rub aggressively with a cleaning only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For soils, 4. Continue to gently rub the cloth. Use of heavy pressure can soiled area. damage the interior and does always try to remove them first with not improve the effectiveness of plain water or club soda. Before 5. If the soil is not completely soil removal. cleaning, gently remove as much of removed, use a mild soap the soil as possible using one of the solution and repeat the cleaning . Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. following techniques: process with plain water. Avoid laundry detergents or . dishwashing soaps with For liquids: gently blot the If any of the soil remains, a degreasers. Using too much remaining soil with a paper commercial fabric cleaner or spot soap will leave a residue that towel. Allow the soil to absorb lifter may be necessary. Test a small leaves streaks and attracts into the paper towel until no hidden area for colorfastness before dirt. For liquid cleaners, about more can be removed. using a commercial upholstery 20 drops per 3.78 L (1 gal) of . For solid dry soils: remove as cleaner or spot lifter. If the locally water is a good guide. much as possible and then cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation may result, . vacuum. Do not heavily saturate the clean the entire surface. upholstery while cleaning. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (119,1)

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A paper towel can be used to blot appearance and feel of the leather or those containing organic solvents excess moisture from the fabric or and are not recommended. Do not to clean the interior because they carpet after the cleaning process. use silicone or wax-based products, can alter the appearance by or those containing organic solvents increasing the gloss in a Leather to clean the interior because they non-uniform manner. Leather, and lighter colored leather can alter the appearance by Some commercial products may in particular, will need more frequent increasing the gloss in a increase gloss on the instrument cleaning to prevent the buildup of non-uniform manner. panel. The increase in gloss may dust, dirt, and colors transferred cause annoying reflections in the from other items so that these do Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces windshield and even make it difficult not become permanent stains. to see through the windshield under To remove dust, a soft cloth To remove dust, a soft cloth certain conditions. dampened with water can be dampened with water can be used. If a more thorough cleaning is used. If a more thorough cleaning Care of Safety Belts necessary, a soft cloth dampened is necessary, a clean soft cloth Keep belts clean and dry. with a mild soap solution can be dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust used. Your dealer has a GM { WARNING approved leather cleaner available and dirt. Never use spot lifters or that provides superior cleaning removers on plastic surfaces. Do not bleach or dye safety belts. Many commercial cleaners and performance when used regularly It may severely weaken them. In coatings that are sold to preserve on finished automotive leathers. a crash, they might not be able and protect soft plastic surfaces Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do to provide adequate protection. not use heat, steam, spot lifters or may permanently change the appearance and feel of the interior Clean safety belts only with mild spot removers, or shoe polish on soap and lukewarm water. leather. Many commercial leather and are not recommended. Do not cleaners and coatings that are sold use silicone or wax-based products, to preserve and protect leather may permanently change the Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (120,1)

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Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage. Floor Mats { WARNING . The original equipment floor mats were designed for your If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle. If the floor mats need is not properly installed, it can replacing, it is recommended interfere with the accelerator that GM certified floor mats be pedal and/or brake pedal. purchased. Non-GM floor mats Interference with the pedals can may not fit properly and may cause unintended acceleration interfere with the accelerator or and/or increased stopping brake pedal. Always check that distance which can cause a crash the floor mats do not interfere and injury. Make sure the floor with the pedals. mat does not interfere with the . Use the floor mat with the accelerator or brake pedal. correct side up. Do not turn it over. 1. Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock the retainer and . Do not place anything on top of remove. the driver side floor mat. 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor . Use only a single floor mat on mat retainer opening over the the driver's side. carpet retainer and snap into . Do not place one floor mat on position. top of another. 3. Make sure the floor mat is Driver side floor mat is held in place properly secured in place. by a button-type retainer. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

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General Information Because of all the different ways Service and people use vehicles, maintenance Maintenance Notice: Maintenance needs vary. The vehicle might need intervals, checks, inspections, more frequent checks and services. recommended fluids, and Please read the information under General Information lubricants are necessary to keep Scheduled Maintenance. To keep General Information ...... 11-1 this vehicle in good working the vehicle in good condition, see condition. Damage caused by your dealer. Scheduled Maintenance failure to follow scheduled The maintenance schedule is for Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 11-2 maintenance might not be vehicles that: covered by the vehicle warranty. Recommended Fluids, . Carry passengers and cargo As the vehicle owner, you are Lubricants, and Parts within recommended limits on responsible for the scheduled Recommended Fluids and the Tire and Loading Information maintenance in this section. We Lubricants ...... 11-7 label. See Vehicle Load Limits recommend having your dealer Maintenance Replacement on page 9‑11. Parts ...... 11-9 perform these services. Proper vehicle maintenance helps to . Are driven on reasonable road Maintenance Records keep the vehicle in good working surfaces within legal driving Maintenance Records ...... 11-11 condition, improves fuel economy, limits. and reduces vehicle emissions for better air quality. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

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. Use the recommended fuel. The proper replacement parts, Scheduled See Recommended Fuel on fluids, and lubricants to use are page 9‑48. listed in Recommended Fluids and Maintenance Lubricants on page 11‑7 and { WARNING Maintenance Replacement Parts on When the Change Engine Oil page 11‑9. We recommend the use Soon Message Displays Performing maintenance work can of genuine parts from your dealer. Change engine oil and filter. be dangerous. Some jobs can Rotation of New Tires See Engine Oil on page 10‑10. cause serious injury. Perform An Emission Control Service. maintenance work only if you Tire rotation is not recommended if have the required know-how and the vehicle has different size tires When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL the proper tools and equipment. on the front and rear wheels. If tire SOON message displays, service is required for the vehicle as If in doubt, see your dealer to rotation is recommended for the soon as possible, within the have a qualified technician do the vehicle, to maintain ride, handling, and performance of the vehicle, next 1 000 km/600 miles. If driving work. See Doing Your Own under the best conditions, the Service Work on page 10‑4. it is important that the first rotation service for new tires be performed. engine oil life system might not Tires should be rotated every indicate the need for vehicle service At your dealer, you can be certain 12 000 km/7,500 miles. See Tire for more than a year. The engine oil that you will receive the highest Rotation on page 10‑79. and filter must be changed at least level of service available. Your once a year and the oil life system dealer has specially trained must be reset. Your dealer has service technicians, uses genuine trained service technicians who replacement parts, as well as, will perform this work and reset the up‐to‐date tools and equipment system. If the engine oil life system to ensure fast and accurate is reset accidentally, service the diagnostics. vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service. Reset the oil Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

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life system whenever the oil is . Windshield wiper blade . Engine air cleaner filter changed. See Engine Oil Life inspection for wear, cracking, inspection. See Engine Air System on page 10‑14. or contamination and windshield Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑16. and wiper blade cleaning, . Every Engine Oil Change Brake system inspection if contaminated. See Exterior (or every 12 months, whichever . Change engine oil and filter. Care on page 10‑113. Worn occurs first). Reset oil life system. See or damaged wiper blade . Steering and suspension Engine Oil on page 10 10 and replacement. See Wiper Blade ‑ inspection. Visual inspection for Engine Oil Life System on Replacement on page 10‑34. damaged, loose, or missing page 10 14. An Emission . ‑ Tire inflation pressures parts or signs of wear. Control Service. check. See Tire Pressure on . Body hinges and latches, . Engine coolant level check. See page 10‑72. key lock cylinders, folding Engine Coolant on page 10 19. . ‑ Tire wear inspection. See Tire seat hardware, and sunroof . Engine cooling system Inspection on page 10‑78. (if equipped) lubrication. See inspection. Visual inspection . If tire rotation is recommended Recommended Fluids and of hoses, pipes, fittings, and for the vehicle, rotate tires if Lubricants on page 11‑7. More clamps and replacement, necessary. See Tire Rotation on frequent lubrication may be if needed. page 10‑79. required when the vehicle is exposed to a corrosive . Windshield washer fluid level . Fluids visual leak check check. See Washer Fluid on (or every 12 months, whichever environment. Applying silicone page 10‑26. occurs first). A leak in any grease on weatherstrips with a system must be repaired and clean cloth makes them last the fluid level checked. longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

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. Restraint system component Once a Month . Accelerator pedal check for check. See Safety System damage, high effort, or binding. . Check on page 3‑28. Tire inflation check. See Tire Replace if needed. Pressure on page 10‑72. . Fuel system inspection for . If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant damage or leaks. . Tire wear inspection. See Tire and Compressor Kit, check the Inspection on page 10‑78. sealant expiration date printed . Exhaust system and nearby heat shields inspection for loose or . Sunroof track and seal on the instruction label of damaged components. inspection, if equipped. See the kit. See Tire Sealant and Sunroof (Sedan and Wagon) on Compressor Kit on page 10‑89. Additional Required Services page 2‑33 or Sunroof (Coupe) . Underbody flushing service. on page 2‑34. Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles . Hood/Decklid/Liftgate/Liftglass Once a Year . Rotate tires. Tires should be Support Gas Strut Service: rotated every 12 000 km/ . See Starter Switch Check on Visually inspect gas strut, 7,500 miles. See Tire Rotation page 10‑31. if equipped, for signs of wear, on page 10‑79. cracks, or other damage. Check . See Automatic Transmission the hold open ability of the gas At Each Fuel Stop Shift Lock Control Function strut. Contact your dealer if Check on page 10‑32. . Engine oil level check. See service is required. . See Ignition Transmission Lock Engine Oil on page 10‑10. Once Every Two Years Check on page 10 33. . ‑ Engine coolant level check. See . CTS‐V only: Clutch hydraulic . See Park Brake and P (Park) Engine Coolant on page 10‑19. system drain, flush, and refill. Mechanism Check on . Windshield washer fluid level page 10‑33. check. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑26. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

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First Engine Oil Change After First Engine Oil Change After An Emission Control Service. Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the . Passenger compartment air . Engine air cleaner filter filter replacement (or every replacement. See Engine Air California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure 24 months, whichever occurs Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑16. first). More frequent replacement to perform this maintenance . Automatic transmission fluid may be needed if you drive item will not nullify the emission change (severe service) for warranty or limit recall liability in areas with heavy traffic, vehicles mainly driven in areas with poor air quality, prior to the completion of the heavy city traffic in hot weather, vehicle's useful life. We, or areas with high dust levels. in hilly or mountainous terrain, Replacement may also be however, urge that all when frequently towing a recommended maintenance needed if you notice reduced trailer, or used for taxi, police, air flow, windows fogging up, services be performed at the or delivery service. See indicated intervals and the or odors. Your dealer can help Automatic Transmission you determine when it is the maintenance be recorded. Fluid on page 10‑14. right time to replace the filter. . CTS‐V only: 6‐speed manual . Evaporative control system transmission fluid change . CTS‐V only: 6‐speed manual inspection. Check all fuel and (normal service). transmission fluid change vapor lines and hoses for proper (severe service) for vehicles hook‐up, routing, and condition. mainly driven in heavy city Check that the purge valve, traffic in hot weather, in hilly or if the vehicle has one, works mountainous terrain, when properly. Replace as needed. frequently towing a trailer, or used for taxi, police, or delivery service. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

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. All‐wheel‐drive vehicles only: driving, or used for taxi, police, . CTS‐V only: Supercharger Transfer case fluid change or delivery service. See your drive belt inspection for fraying, (severe service) for vehicles dealer. excessive cracks, or obvious mainly driven in heavy city damage and replacement, traffic in hot weather, in hilly First Engine Oil Change After if needed. or mountainous terrain, when Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles First Engine Oil Change After frequently towing a trailer, . Automatic transmission fluid Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles or used for taxi, police, change (normal service). See or delivery service. During Automatic Transmission Fluid on . Engine cooling system any maintenance, if a power page 10‑14. drain, flush, and refill (or washer is used to clean mud every five years, whichever and dirt from the underbody, . All‐wheel‐drive vehicles only: occurs first). See Cooling care should be taken to not Transfer case fluid change System on page 10‑18. An directly spray the transfer case (normal service). During any Emission Control Service. maintenance, if a power washer output seals. High pressure . 6.2L supercharged V8 engine water can overcome the seals is used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody, care should only: Intercooler system and contaminate the transfer drain, flush, and refill (or case fluid. Contaminated fluid be taken to not directly spray the transfer case output seals. every five years, whichever will decrease the life of the occurs first). See Cooling transfer case and should be High pressure water can System on page 10‑18. An replaced. overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case Emission Control Service. . CTS‐V only: Rear axle fluid fluid. Contaminated fluid will . Engine drive belts inspection change (severe service only) decrease the life of the transfer for fraying, excessive cracks, for vehicles mainly driven in hilly case and should be replaced. or obvious damage (or or mountainous terrain, when . Spark plug replacement and every 10 years, whichever frequently towing a trailer, used occurs first). Replace, if for high speed or competitive spark plug wire inspection. An Emission Control Service. needed. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos™ specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos™ certification Engine Oil mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos™ certification mark of the proper viscosity grade. See Engine Oil on page 10‑10. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. Engine Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 10‑19. DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 88862806, in Hydraulic Brake System Canada 88862807). Windshield Washer Optikleen® Washer Solvent. Hydraulic Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 89021184, in Canada 89021186). DOT 4 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 88958860, in Hydraulic Clutch System Canada 88901244). Manual Transmission (CTS) SAE 75W-90 GL5 Gear Oil (GM Part No. 88862475, in Canada 88862476). Manual Transmission (CTS-V) Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861800, in Canada 88861801). Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

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Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Drive Module and Transfer Case Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 88861950, in Canada 88861951). (All‐Wheel Drive) Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or Chassis Lubrication lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Key Lock Cylinders Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723) Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Release Pawl Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Hood, Door, and Folding Seat Hinges Canada 10953474). Power Liftgate Actuator Ball Joint Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674). Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 992887). Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)

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Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 3.0L V6 Engine 15875795 A3096C 3.6L V6 Engine 15875795 A3096C 6.2L V8 Engine 25898499 A3105C Engine Oil Filter 3.0L V6 Engine 25177917 PF2129 3.6L V6 Engine 25177917 PF2129 6.2L V8 Engine 89017524 PF48 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 19130403 CF133 Spark Plugs 3.0L V6 Engine 12622561 41-109 3.6L V6 Engine 12622561 41-109 6.2L V8 Engine 12571165 41-104 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)

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Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Wiper Blades — Except CTS-V Driver Side – 56.5 cm (22 in) 15890062 — Passenger Side – 53.3 cm (21 in) 15890064 — Wiper Blades — CTS-V Driver Side – 56.5 cm (22 in) 20791461 — Passenger Side – 53.3 cm (21 in) 20791462 — Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)

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Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)

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Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)

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Technical Data 12-1

Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identifies the vehicle engine, Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 parts. See “Engine Specifications” Service Parts Identification under Capacities and Specifications Label ...... 12-1 on page 12‑2 for the vehicle engine code. Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications ...... 12-2 Service Parts Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-4 Identification Label This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on This label, on the spare tire cover, the left side of the vehicle. It can be has the following information: seen through the windshield from . Vehicle Identification outside. The VIN also appears on Number (VIN). the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title . Model designation. and registration. . Paint information. . Production options and special equipment. Do not remove this label from the vehicle. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

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Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑7 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Cooling System — Engine 3.0LV6 Engine 10.3 L 10.9 qt 3.6LV6 Engine 10.3 L 10.9 qt 6.2LV8 Engine 11.8 L 12.5 qt Cooling System — Intercooler, 6.2LV8 Engine 2.3 L 2.4 qt Engine Oil with Filter 3.0LV6 Engine 5.7 L 6.0 qt 3.6LV6 Engine 5.7 L 6.0 qt 6.2LV8 Engine 5.7 L 6.0 qt Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

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Capacities Application Metric English Fuel Tank 68.1 L 18.0 gal Transfer Case — AWD 1.0 L 1.1 qt Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 3.0LV6 Engine, 6-Speed Automatic 6.3 L 6.7 qt 3.6LV6 Engine, 6-Speed Automatic 6.3 L 6.7 qt 6.2LV8 Engine, 6-Speed Automatic 6.3 L 6.7 qt 3.0L, 3.6LV6 Engines, 6-Speed Manual 1.8 L 1.9 qt 6.2LV8 Engine, 6-Speed Manual 3.8 L 4.0 qt Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

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Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Automatic 3.0LV6 Engine Y 1.1 mm (0.043 in) Manual Automatic 3.6LV6 Engine D 1.1 mm (0.043 in) Manual Automatic 6.2LV8 Engine P 1.0 mm (0.040 in) Manual

Engine Drive Belt Routing

CTS-V 6.2L V8 Engine CTS V6 Engines Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

Customer Information 13-1

Courtesy Transportation Customer Information Customer Program (U.S. and Information Canada) ...... 13-10 Collision Damage Repair Customer Satisfaction (U.S. and Canada) ...... 13-11 Procedure (U.S. and Customer Information Service Publications Canada) Customer Satisfaction Ordering Information ...... 13-14 Your satisfaction and goodwill are Procedure (U.S. and Reporting Safety Defects important to the dealer and to Canada) ...... 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Cadillac. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction the United States Procedure (Mexico) ...... 13-3 with the sales transaction or the Government ...... 13-15 operation of the vehicle will be Customer Assistance Offices Reporting Safety Defects to (U.S. and Canada) ...... 13-4 resolved by the dealer's sales or the Canadian service departments. Sometimes, Customer Assistance Offices Government ...... 13-15 (Mexico) ...... 13-5 however, despite the best intentions Reporting Safety Defects to of all concerned, misunderstandings Customer Assistance for Text General Motors ...... 13-16 Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. can occur. If your concern has not and Canada) ...... 13-6 Vehicle Data Recording and been resolved to your satisfaction, Online Owner Center ...... 13-6 Privacy the following steps should be taken: GM Mobility Reimbursement Vehicle Data Recording and STEP ONE: Discuss your concern Program (U.S. and Privacy ...... 13-16 with a member of dealership Canada) ...... 13-7 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-16 management. Normally, concerns Roadside Service (U.S. and OnStar® ...... 13-17 can be quickly resolved at that Canada) ...... 13-7 Navigation System ...... 13-18 level. If the matter has already been Roadside Service Radio Frequency reviewed with the sales, service or (Mexico) ...... 13-9 Identification (RFID) ...... 13-18 parts manager, contact the owner Scheduling Service Radio Frequency of the dealership or the general Appointments (U.S. and Statement ...... 13-18 manager. Canada) ...... 13-10 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

13-2 Customer Information

STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Cadillac, within 40 days. If you do not agree member of dealership management, remember that your concern will with the decision given in your case, it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's you may reject it and proceed with resolved by the dealership without facility. That is why we suggest any other venue for relief available further help, in the U.S., call the following Step One first. to you. Cadillac Customer Assistance STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: You may contact the BBB Auto Center at 1‐800‐458‐8006. In Both General Motors and the dealer Line Program using the toll-free Canada, call the Canadian Cadillac are committed to making sure you telephone number or write them at Customer Communication Centre at are completely satisfied with the the following address: 1-888-446-2000. new vehicle. However, if you BBB Auto Line Program We encourage you to call the continue to remain unsatisfied Council of Better Business toll-free number in order to give your after following the procedure Bureaus, Inc. inquiry prompt attention. Have the outlined in Steps One and Two, you 4200 Wilson Boulevard following information available to can file with the Better Business ® Suite 800 give the Customer Assistance Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program Arlington, VA 22203-1838 representative: to enforce your rights. Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 . Vehicle Identification The BBB Auto Line Program is an www.dr.bbb.org/goauto Number (VIN). This is available out-of-court program administered from the vehicle registration or by the Council of Better Business This program is available in all title, or the plate at the top left of Bureaus to settle automotive 50 states and the District of the instrument panel and visible disputes regarding vehicle repairs Columbia. Eligibility is limited by through the windshield. or the interpretation of the New vehicle age, mileage and other Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although factors. General Motors reserves . Dealership name and location. you may be required to resort to this the right to change eligibility . Vehicle delivery date and informal dispute resolution program limitations and/or discontinue its present mileage. prior to filing a court action, use of participation in this program. the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

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STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning Customer Satisfaction Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), Procedure (Mexico) addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, procedure outlined in Steps One or call the General Motors and Two, General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre, Limited wants you to be aware 1-800-263-3777 (English), of its participation in a no-charge 1-800-263-7854 (French), mediation/arbitration program. or write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Mediation/Arbitration Program has committed to binding arbitration c/o Customer Communication Did you get the Warranty Extension of owner disputes involving Centre Plan? This plan is recommended by factory-related vehicle service General Motors of Canada Limited General Motors to supplement the claims. The program provides for Mail Code: CA1-163-005 warranty included with the new the review of the facts involved by 1908 Colonel Sam Drive vehicle purchase. an impartial third party arbiter, and Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 may include an informal hearing See your dealer for details. before the arbiter. The program is The inquiry should be accompanied Customer Assistance by the Vehicle Identification designed so that the entire dispute Procedure settlement process, from the time Number (VIN). you file your complaint to the final Owner satisfaction and goodwill are decision, should be completed in very important to your dealer and approximately 70 days. We believe General Motors. our impartial program offers Normally, any problem with the advantages over courts in most transaction, sale, or usage of the jurisdictions because it is informal, vehicle must be handled by your quick, and free of charge. dealer sales or service departments. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

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However, we recognize that STEP THREE See Customer Assistance Offices despite the good intentions of all If your case is not resolved in a (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑4 or parties involved, sometimes a reasonable amount of time by your Customer Assistance Offices misunderstanding may occur. dealer, please call the General (Mexico) on page 13‑5 for more If you have a problem that has not Motors Customer Assistance information. been satisfactorily handled through Center (CAC) and provide the the normal means, we suggest the following information: Customer Assistance following steps: . Name Offices (U.S. and Canada) STEP ONE . Address Cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for Explain your case to the dealer . Phone number service agent, service manager, assistance. However, if a customer dealer sales agent, or sales . Model year wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, the letter should be addressed to: manager, depending on your case. . Brand Make sure that they have all . Vehicle Identification United States necessary information. They are Number (VIN) Cadillac Customer interested in your continual . Mileage Assistance Center satisfaction. Cadillac Motor Car Division . Delivery date STEP TWO P.O. Box 33169 . Description of the problem Detroit, MI 48232-5169 If you are not satisfied, please www.Cadillac.com contact the general manager or the . Dealership name 1-800-458-8006 dealership owner to ask for their . Dealership address help. If they are not able to resolve 1-800-833-2622 (For Text your case, ask them to contact the Telephone devices (TTYs)) right people at General Motors for Roadside Assistance: support, if needed. 1-800-882-1112 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

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From Puerto Rico: Mexico, Central America and Mexico Caribbean Islands/Countries 1-800-496-9992 (English) From Mexico City 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) 5329-0816 From U.S. Virgin Islands: General Motors de Mexico, S. de From Other Mexico Locations 1-800-496-9994 R.L. de C.V. 01-800-466-0816 Canada Customer Assistance Center Av. Ejercito Nacional #843 United States and Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Col. Granada 1-866-466-8195 Canadian Cadillac Customer C.P. 11520, Mexico, D.F. Communication Centre, Mail Code: Costa Rica CA1-163-005 01-800-466-0805 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0805 00-800-052-1005 Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Guatemala www.gm.ca Customer Assistance 1-888-446-2000 Offices (Mexico) 1-800-999-5252 1-800-263-3830 (For Text To contact the Customer Assistance Panama Telephone devices (TTYs)) Center (CAC), use the phone 00-800-052-0001 Roadside Assistance: numbers listed in this section. 1-800-882-1112 Customer assistance is available Dominican Republic Overseas Monday through Friday, 08:00 to 1-888-751-5301 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from Please contact the local General 08:00 to 15:00 hours. El Salvador Motors Business Unit. All e-mail inquiries to the Customer 800-6273 Assistance Center (CAC) should be sent to: [email protected]. Honduras 800-0122-6101 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

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Customer Assistance for . Cadillac dealer locator for Here are a few of the valuable service nationwide. Text Telephone (TTY) tools and services you will have . access to: Users (U.S. and Canada) Exclusive privileges and offers. . Recall notices for your specific . My Showroom: Find and save To assist customers who are deaf, vehicle. information on vehicles and hard of hearing, or speech-impaired current offers in your area. and who use Text Telephones . OnStar and GM Cardmember . My Dealers: Save details such (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment Services Earnings summaries. as address and phone number available at its Customer Assistance Other Helpful Links: for each of your preferred GM Center. Any TTY user can dealers. communicate with Cadillac by Cadillac — www.cadillac.com dialing: 1-800-833-2622. TTY users Cadillac Merchandise — . My Driveway: Access quick in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. www.cadillaccollection.com links to parts and service estimates, check trade-in Online Owner Center Help Center — www.cadillac.com/ values, or schedule a service pages/mds/helpcenter/faq.do appointment by adding the Cadillac Owner Center (U.S.) . FAQ (Frequently Asked vehicles you own to your www.cadillacownercenter.com Questions) driveway profile. Information and services . Contact Us . My Preferences: Manage your customized for your specific profile and use tools and forms My GM Canada www.gm.ca vehicle — all in one convenient with greater ease. place. My GM Canada is a To sign up, visit the My GM.ca . Digital owner manual, warranty password-protected section of section within www.gm.ca. information, and more. www.gm.ca where you can save information on GM vehicles, get . Storage for online service and personalized offers, and use handy maintenance records. tools and forms with greater ease. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

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GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also . Model, year, color, and license plate number of the vehicle. Reimbursement Program has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) . Odometer reading, Vehicle (U.S. and Canada) for details. TTY users call Identification Number (VIN), and 1-800-263-3830. delivery date of the vehicle. Roadside Service (U.S. . Description of the problem. and Canada) Coverage In the United States or Canada, call Services are provided up to 1-800-882-1112. 5 years/160 000 km (100,000 mi), whichever comes first. This program is available to Text Telephone (TTY), U.S. only, In the U.S., anyone driving the qualified applicants for cost call 1-888-889-2438. vehicle is covered. In Canada, a reimbursement of eligible Service is available 24 hours a day, person driving the vehicle without aftermarket adaptive equipment 365 days a year. permission from the owner is not required for the vehicle, such as covered. hand controls or a wheelchair/ Calling for Service scooter lift for the vehicle. When calling Roadside Service, Roadside Service is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. For more information on the limited have the following information Cadillac and General Motors of offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or ready: Canada Limited reserve the right to call the GM Mobility Assistance . Your name, home address, and make any changes or discontinue Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text home telephone number. the Roadside Service program at Telephone (TTY) users, call . any time without notification. 1-800-833-9935. Telephone number of your location. . Location of the vehicle. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

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Cadillac and General Motors of . Flat Tire Change: Service to Cadillac Technician Roadside Canada Limited reserve the right change a flat tire with spare tire. Service (U.S. only) to limit services or payment to an The spare tire, if equipped, owner or driver if they decide the must be in good condition and Cadillac's exceptional Roadside claims are made too often, or the properly inflated. It is your Service is more than an auto club same type of claim is made many responsibility for the repair or or towing service. It provides every times. replacement of the tire if it is Cadillac owner in the United States not covered by the warranty. with the advantage of contacting Cadillac Owner Privileges a Cadillac advisor and, where ™ . Battery Jump Start: Service to available, a Cadillac trained dealer . Emergency Fuel Delivery: jump start a dead battery. technician who can provide on-site Delivery of enough fuel for the . Trip Routing Service: Detailed service. vehicle to get to the nearest maps of North America are service station. A dealer technician will travel to provided when requested either your location within a 30 mile . Lock Out Service: Service to ‐ with the most direct route or the radius of a participating Cadillac unlock the vehicle if you are most scenic route. Additional dealership. If beyond this radius, we locked out. A remote unlock may travel information is also will arrange to have your car towed be available if you have OnStar. available. Allow three weeks to the nearest Cadillac dealership. For security reasons, the driver for delivery. Each technician travels with a must present identification . Trip Interruption Benefits specially equipped service vehicle before this service is given. and Service: If your trip is complete with the necessary . Emergency Tow From a Public interrupted due to a warranty Cadillac parts and tools required to Road or Highway: Tow to the failure, incidental expenses handle most roadside repairs. nearest Cadillac dealer for may be reimbursed during the warranty service, or if the vehicle 5 years/160 000 km (100,000 mi) was in a crash and cannot be Powertrain warranty period. driven. Assistance is also given Items considered are hotel, when the vehicle is stuck in the meals, and rental car. sand, mud, or snow. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)

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Services Not Included in . Trip Interruption Benefits and Roadside Service Roadside Service Service: Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a (Mexico) . Impound towing caused by copy of the repair orders are Roadside Service is available violation of any laws. required. Once authorization has 24 hours a day, 365 days of . Legal fines. been received, the Roadside the year. Service advisor will help you . Mounting, dismounting, make arrangements and explain For detailed information about or changing of snow tires, how to receive payment. Roadside Service, please chains, or other traction devices. see the brochure provided with . Alternative Service: If your new vehicle or visit our . Towing or services for vehicles assistance cannot be provided website at: www.cadillac.com.mx. driven on a non-public road or right away, the Roadside highway. Navigate the site and click on Service advisor may give “Asistencia en el Camino.” E-mail Services Specific to you permission to get local correspondence should be sent Canadian Purchased Vehicles emergency road service. You will to: [email protected]. ‐ receive payment, up to $100, . Fuel delivery: Reimbursement after sending the original To contact Roadside Service by is approximately $5 Canadian. receipt to Roadside Service. phone, use the following numbers: Diesel fuel delivery may be Mechanical failures may be Mexico restricted. Propane and other covered, however any cost for fuels are not provided through parts and labor for repairs not 01-800-466-0805 this service. covered by the warranty are the United States owner responsibility. . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle 1-866-466-8906 registration is required. Canada . Trip Routing Service: Limit of six requests per year. 1-800-268-6800 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)

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Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments (U.S. and Program (U.S. and Warranty service can generally Canada) Canada) be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership to wait, GM helps to minimize service, contact the dealer and experience, we and our participating inconvenience by providing several request an appointment. By dealers are proud to offer Courtesy transportation options. Depending scheduling a service appointment Transportation, a customer support on the circumstances, the dealer and advising the service consultant program for vehicles with the can offer one of the following: of your transportation needs, the Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty dealer can help minimize your Coverage period in Canada), Shuttle Service inconvenience. extended powertrain, and/or Shuttle service is the preferred If the vehicle cannot be scheduled hybrid‐specific warranties in both means of offering Courtesy into the service department the U.S. and Canada. Transportation. Dealers may provide immediately, keep driving it until Several Courtesy Transportation shuttle service to get you to your it can be scheduled for service, options are available to assist in destination with minimal interruption unless, of course, the problem is reducing inconvenience when of your daily schedule. This includes safety related. If it is, please call the warranty repairs are required. one‐way or round‐trip shuttle service dealership, let them know this, and within reasonable time and distance Courtesy Transportation is not a parameters of the dealer's area. ask for instructions. part of the New Vehicle Limited If the dealer requests you to bring Warranty. A separate booklet Public Transportation or Fuel the vehicle for service, you are entitled “Warranty and Owner Reimbursement urged to do so as early in the work Assistance Information” furnished If the vehicle requires overnight day as possible to allow for the with each new vehicle provides warranty repairs, and public same day-repair. detailed warranty coverage transportation is used instead information. of the dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)

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original receipts and can only requirements, insurance coverage, Collision Damage Repair be up to the maximum amount credit card, etc. You are responsible allowed by GM for shuttle service. for fuel usage charges and may (U.S. and Canada) In addition, for U.S. customers, also be responsible for taxes, If the vehicle is involved in a should you arrange transportation levies, usage fees, excessive collision and it is damaged, have through a friend or relative, limited mileage, or rental usage beyond the damage repaired by a qualified reimbursement for reasonable fuel the completion of the repair. technician using the proper expenses may be available. Claim It may not be possible to provide a equipment and quality replacement amounts should reflect actual like vehicle as a courtesy rental. parts. Poorly performed collision costs and be supported by original repairs diminish the vehicle resale receipts. See the dealer for Additional Program value, and safety performance can information regarding the allowance Information be compromised in subsequent amounts for reimbursement of fuel collisions. or other transportation costs. All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available Collision Parts Courtesy Rental Vehicle at every dealer. Please contact Genuine GM Collision parts are new the dealer for specific information The dealer may arrange to provide parts made with the same materials about availability. All Courtesy you with a courtesy rental vehicle or and construction methods as the Transportation arrangements will be reimburse you for a rental vehicle parts with which the vehicle was administered by appropriate dealer that you obtain if the vehicle is kept originally built. Genuine GM personnel. for an overnight warranty repair. Collision parts are the best choice to Rental reimbursement will be limited General Motors reserves the ensure that the vehicle's designed and must be supported by original right to unilaterally modify, appearance, durability, and safety receipts. This requires that you sign change, or discontinue Courtesy are preserved. The use of Genuine and complete a rental agreement Transportation at any time and to GM parts can help maintain the GM and meet state/provincial, local, resolve all questions of claim New Vehicle Limited Warranty. and rental vehicle provider eligibility pursuant to the terms and requirements. Requirements vary conditions described herein at its and may include minimum age sole discretion. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)

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Recycled original equipment parts As a result, these parts may fit There are significant differences in may also be used for repair. These poorly, exhibit premature durability/ the quality of coverage afforded by parts are typically removed from corrosion problems, and may not various insurance policy terms. vehicles that were total losses in perform properly in subsequent Many insurance policies provide prior crashes. In most cases, the collisions. Aftermarket parts are not reduced protection to the GM parts being recycled are from covered by the GM New Vehicle vehicle by limiting compensation undamaged sections of the vehicle. Limited Warranty, and any vehicle for damage repairs by using A recycled original equipment GM failure related to such parts is not aftermarket collision parts. Some part may be an acceptable choice covered by that warranty. insurance companies will not to maintain the vehicle's originally specify aftermarket collision parts. designed appearance and safety Repair Facility When purchasing insurance, we performance; however, the history of GM also recommends that you recommend that you ensure that the these parts is not known. Such parts choose a collision repair facility that vehicle will be repaired with GM are not covered by the GM New meets your needs before you ever original equipment collision parts. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any need collision repairs. The dealer If such insurance coverage is related failures are not covered by may have a collision repair center not available from your current that warranty. with GM-trained technicians and insurance carrier, consider switching Aftermarket collision parts are also state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be to another insurance carrier. available. These are made by able to recommend a collision If the vehicle is leased, the leasing companies other than GM and may repair center that has GM-trained company may require you to have not have been tested for the vehicle. technicians and comparable insurance that ensures repairs with equipment. Genuine GM Original Equipment Insuring The Vehicle Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement Protect your investment in the GM parts. Read the lease carefully, as vehicle with comprehensive and you may be charged at the end of collision insurance coverage. the lease for poor quality repairs. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)

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If a Crash Occurs . Vehicle Identification original GM parts. Remember, Number (VIN). recycled parts will not be covered by If there has been an injury, call . the GM vehicle warranty. emergency services for help. Do not Insurance company and policy leave the scene of a crash until all number. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, matters have been taken care of. . General description of the but you must live with the repair. Move the vehicle only if its position damage to the other vehicle. Depending on your policy limits, puts you in danger, or you are your insurance company may Choose a reputable repair facility instructed to move it by a police initially value the repair using that uses quality replacement parts. officer. aftermarket parts. Discuss this with See “Collision Parts” earlier in this the repair professional, and insist Give only the necessary information section. on Genuine GM parts. Remember, to police and other parties involved If the airbag has inflated, see What if the vehicle is leased, you may in the crash. Will You See After an Airbag be obligated to have the vehicle For emergency towing see Inflates? on page 3‑35. repaired with Genuine GM parts, Roadside Service (U.S. and even if your insurance coverage Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Managing the Vehicle Damage does not pay the full cost. Service (Mexico) on page 13 9. Repair Process ‑ If another party's insurance Gather the following information: In the event that the vehicle requires company is paying for the repairs, damage repairs, GM recommends . you are not obligated to accept a Driver name, address, and that you take an active role in its telephone number. repair valuation based on that repair. If you have a pre-determined insurance company's collision . Driver license number. repair facility of choice, take the policy repair limits, as you have no vehicle there, or have it towed . Owner name, address, and contractual limits with that company. telephone number. there. Specify to the facility that any In such cases, you can have control required replacement collision parts of the repair and parts choices . Vehicle license plate number. be original equipment parts, either as long as the cost stays within . Vehicle make, model, and new Genuine GM parts or recycled reasonable limits. model year. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)

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Service Publications Owner Information Current and Past Models Ordering Information Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current Service Manuals to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles. Service Manuals have the diagnosis information about the vehicle. The Owner Manual includes the ORDER TOLL FREE: and repair information on the 1-800-551-4123 Monday - Friday Maintenance Schedule for all engines, transmission, axle, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time suspension, brakes, electrical, models. For Credit Card Orders Only steering, body, etc. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Owner Manual, and Warranty Service Bulletins Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. Booklet. Service Bulletins give additional Or write to: technical service information RETAIL SELL PRICE: Helm, Incorporated needed to knowledgeably service $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and P.O. Box 07130 General Motors cars and trucks. shipping fees. Detroit, MI 48207 Each bulletin contains instructions Without Portfolio: Owner to assist in the diagnosis and Manual only. Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring service of the vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE: obligation. Allow ample time for $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and delivery. shipping fees. All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Make checks payable in U.S. funds. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1)

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Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. Government Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may If you live in Canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety to the United States call the Vehicle Safety Hotline Government defect, notify Transport Canada toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 immediately, and notify General If you believe that your vehicle (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go Motors of Canada Limited. Call has a defect which could cause to http://www.safercar.gov; or them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: a crash or could cause injury or write to: Transport Canada death, you should immediately Administrator, NHTSA Road Safety Branch inform the National Highway 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 2780 Sheffield Road Traffic Safety Administration Washington, D.C. 20590 Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors. You can also obtain other information about motor If NHTSA receives similar vehicle safety from complaints, it may open an http://www.safercar.gov. investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1)

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Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders to General Motors Recording and This vehicle has an Event Data In addition to notifying NHTSA Privacy Recorder (EDR). The main purpose (or Transport Canada) in a situation of an EDR is to record, in certain like this, notify General Motors. This GM vehicle has a number of crash or near crash-like situations, sophisticated computers that record such as an airbag deployment or Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: information about the vehicle’s hitting a road obstacle, data that Cadillac Customer performance and how it is driven. will assist in understanding how a Assistance Center For example, the vehicle uses vehicle's systems performed. The Cadillac Motor Car Division computer modules to monitor and EDR is designed to record data P.O. Box 33169 control engine and transmission related to vehicle dynamics and Detroit, MI 48232-5169 performance, to monitor the safety systems for a short period of conditions for airbag deployment time, typically 30 seconds or less. In Canada, call 1‐888‐446‐2000, The EDR in this vehicle is designed or write: and deploy airbags in a crash, and, if so equipped, to provide antilock to record such data as: Canadian Cadillac Customer braking to help the driver control the . How various systems in the Communication Centre, vehicle. These modules may store vehicle were operating. Mail Code: CA1-163-005 data to help the dealer technician . General Motors of Canada Limited service the vehicle. Some modules Whether or not the driver and 1908 Colonel Sam Drive may also store data about how you passenger safety belts were Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 operate the vehicle, such as rate of buckled/fastened. fuel consumption or average speed. . How far, if at all, the driver was These modules may also retain the pressing the accelerator and/or owner’s personal preferences, such brake pedal. as radio pre-sets, seat positions, . How fast the vehicle was and temperature settings. traveling. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1)

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This data can help provide a better GM will not access this data or OnStar® understanding of the circumstances share it with others except: with the in which crashes and injuries occur. consent of the vehicle owner or, If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system Important: EDR data is recorded if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response may also record data in crash or by the vehicle only if a non-trivial near crash‐like situations. The crash situation occurs; no data is to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of OnStar Terms and Conditions recorded by the EDR under normal provides information on data driving conditions and no personal GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as collection and use and is available data (e.g., name, gender, age, in the OnStar glove box kit, and crash location) is recorded. required by law. Data that GM collects or receives may also be at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or However, other parties, such www.onstar.ca (Canada), or by as law enforcement, could combine used for GM research needs or pressing the Q button and the EDR data with the type of may be made available to others for personally identifying data research purposes, where a need is speaking to an advisor. routinely acquired during a shown and the data is not tied to a crash investigation. specific vehicle or vehicle owner. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1)

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Navigation System Radio Frequency Radio Frequency If the vehicle has a navigation Identification (RFID) Statement system, use of the system may RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that result in the storage of destinations, vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that addresses, telephone numbers, and pressure monitoring and ignition comply with Part 15 of the Federal other trip information. Refer to the system security, as well as in Communications Commission (FCC) navigation system operating manual connection with conveniences rules and with Industry Canada for information on stored data and such as key fobs for remote door Standards RSS‐210/220/310. for deletion instructions. locking/unlocking and starting, and Operation is subject to the following in-vehicle transmitters for garage two conditions: door openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use or record 1. The device may not cause personal information or link with any interference. other GM system containing 2. The device must accept any personal information. interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1)

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A Airbag System (cont.) Antilock Brake What Will You See After System (ABS) ...... 9-33 Accessories and an Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-35 Warning Light ...... 5-23 Modifications ...... 10-3 When Should an Airbag Appearance Care Accessory Power ...... 9-22 Inflate? ...... 3-33 Exterior ...... 10-113 Adaptive Forward Where Are the Airbags? ...... 3-32 Interior ...... 10-117 Lighting (AFL) ...... 6-4 Airbags Ashtrays ...... 5-10 Add-On Electrical Adding Equipment to the Audio Players ...... 7-18 Equipment ...... 9-59 Vehicle ...... 3-42 CD ...... 7-18 Adjustments Passenger Status Indicator . . .5-18 CD/DVD ...... 7-21 Lumbar, Front Seats ...... 3-7 Readiness Light ...... 5-17 MP3 ...... 7-25 Thigh Support ...... 3-8 Servicing Airbag-Equipped Audio System Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-16 Vehicles ...... 3-41 Backglass Antenna ...... 7-17 Air Filter, Passenger System Check ...... 3-30 Hard Drive Device (HDD) . . . . .7-29 Compartment ...... 8-7 Alarm System Radio Reception ...... 7-16 Air Vents ...... 8-6 Anti-Theft ...... 2-25 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 7-2 Airbag System All-Wheel Drive ...... 9-33, 10-31 Automatic Check ...... 3-43 AM-FM Radio ...... 7-9 Door Locks ...... 2-17 How Does an Airbag Antenna Headlamp System ...... 6-3 Restrain? ...... 3-35 Multi-Band ...... 7-17 Automatic Transmission ...... 9-26 Passenger Sensing Anti-Theft Fluid ...... 10-14 System ...... 3-37 Alarm System ...... 2-25 Manual Mode ...... 9-29 What Makes an Airbag Alarm System Messages . . . . .5-43 Shift Lock Control Inflate? ...... 3-35 Function Check ...... 10-32 Auxiliary Devices ...... 7-35 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1)

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B Bulb Replacement ...... 10-39 Carbon Monoxide Fog Lamps ...... 6-5, 10-38 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-25 Battery ...... 10-30 Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-37 Liftgate ...... 2-21 Exterior Lighting Battery Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-35 Trunk ...... 2-19 Saver ...... 6-8 Headlamps ...... 10-37 Winter Driving ...... 9-9 Jump Starting ...... 10-106 High Intensity Discharge Cargo Load Management ...... 6-6 (HID) Lighting ...... 10-37 Cover ...... 4-2 Power Protection ...... 6-8 License Plate Management System ...... 4-3 Voltage and Charging Lamps ...... 10-38, 10-39 Cargo Net ...... 4-4 Messages ...... 5-31 Buying New Tires ...... 10-81 Cautions, Danger, and Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-34 Warnings ...... iv Bluetooth ...... 7-37 CD Player ...... 7-18 Boost Gauge ...... 5-14 C CD/DVD Player ...... 7-21 Brake System Warning Light . . . 5-22 Calibration ...... 5-7 Center Console Storage ...... 4-2 Brakes ...... 10-27 California Central Door Unlock System . . . 2-17 Antilock ...... 9-33 Fuel Requirements ...... 9-48 Chains, Tire ...... 10-86 Assist ...... 9-37 Perchlorate Materials Charging Fluid ...... 10-28 Requirements ...... 10-3 System Light ...... 5-19 Parking ...... 9-34, 9-35 Warning ...... 10-3 Check System Messages ...... 5-32 Camera, Rear Vision ...... 9-44 Engine Light ...... 5-19 Braking ...... 9-3 Canadian Vehicle Owners ...... iv Ignition Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 9-16 Capacities and Specifications ...... 12-2 Transmission Lock ...... 10-33 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1)

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Child Restraints Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . 9-39 Customer Assistance ...... 13-6 Infants and Young Compressor Kit, Tire Offices ...... 13-4, 13-5 Children ...... 3-47 Sealant ...... 10-89 Text Telephone (TTY) Lower Anchors and Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 Users ...... 13-6 Tethers for Children ...... 3-53 Convenience Net ...... 4-6 Customer Information Older Children ...... 3-44 Convex Mirrors ...... 2-28 Service Publications Securing ...... 3-59, 3-61 Coolant Ordering Information ...... 13-14 Systems ...... 3-49 Engine ...... 10-19 Customer Satisfaction Cigarette Lighter ...... 5-9 Engine Temperature Procedure ...... 13-1, 13-3 Circuit Breakers ...... 10-41 Gauge ...... 5-16 Cleaning Engine Temperature D Exterior Care ...... 10-113 Warning Light ...... 5-24 Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . 13-11 Interior Care ...... 10-117 Cooling System ...... 10-18 Danger, Warnings, and Climate Control Systems Engine Messages ...... 5-35 Cautions ...... iv Dual Automatic ...... 8-1 Courtesy Transportation Data Recorders, Event ...... 13-16 Clock ...... 5-8 Program ...... 13-10 Daytime Running Cluster, Instrument ...... 5-11 Covers Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-3 Clutch, Hydraulic ...... 10-15 Cargo ...... 4-2 Defensive Driving ...... 9-2 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 13-11 Engine ...... 10-10 Delayed Locking ...... 2-17 Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-106 Cruise Control ...... 9-41 Devices, Auxiliary ...... 7-35 Compass ...... 5-7 Light ...... 5-27 Messages ...... 5-34 Messages ...... 5-34 Competitive Driving ...... 9-7 Cupholders ...... 4-1 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1)

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Door Driving for Better Fuel Engine Ajar Messages ...... 5-34 Economy ...... 1-24 Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 10-16 Central Door Unlocking Dual Automatic Climate Check and Service Engine System ...... 2-17 Control System ...... 8-1 Soon Light ...... 5-19 Delayed Locking ...... 2-17 DVD/CD Player ...... 7-21 Compartment Overview ...... 10-6 Locks ...... 2-14, 2-15 Coolant ...... 10-19 Power Locks ...... 2-17 E Coolant Heater ...... 9-22 Drive Systems Easy Entry Seat ...... 3-4 Coolant Temperature All-Wheel Drive ...... 9-33, 10-31 Electrical Equipment, Gauge ...... 5-16 Driver Information Add-On ...... 9-59 Coolant Temperature Center (DIC) ...... 5-27 Electrical System Warning Light ...... 5-24 Driving Engine Cooling System ...... 10-18 Characteristics and Compartment Cooling System Messages . . .5-35 Towing Tips ...... 9-53 Fuse Block . . . . . 10-41, 10-45, Cover ...... 10-10 Competitive ...... 9-7, 9-39 10-48, 10-52 Drive Belt Routing ...... 12-4 Defensive ...... 9-2 Fuses and Circuit Exhaust ...... 9-25 Drunk ...... 9-2 Breakers ...... 10-41 Oil Pressure Gauge ...... 5-15 Highway Hypnosis ...... 9-8 Overload ...... 10-40 Overheated Protection Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-8 Rear Operating Mode ...... 10-25 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 9-11 Compartment Overheating ...... 10-24 Loss of Control ...... 9-6 Fuse Block . . . . . 10-55, 10-57, Power Messages ...... 5-36 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-6 10-59, 10-61 Pressure Light ...... 5-25 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-11 Running While Parked ...... 9-26 Wet Roads ...... 9-7 Speed Limiter ...... 5-14 Winter ...... 9-9 Starting ...... 1-4, 9-19 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1)

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Engine Oil Fluid Fuel Economy Life System ...... 10-14 Automatic Transmission . . . . 10-14 Driving ...... 1-24 Messages ...... 5-35 Brakes ...... 10-28 Fuses Entry Lighting ...... 6-6 Power Steering ...... 10-25 Engine Equipment, Towing ...... 9-58 Washer ...... 10-26 Compartment Event Data Recorders ...... 13-16 Fog Lamps Fuse Block . . . . . 10-41, 10-45, Exit Lighting ...... 6-6 Bulb Replacement ...... 6-5, 10-38 10-48, 10-52 Extender, Safety Belt ...... 3-28 Folding Mirrors ...... 2-29 Fuses and Circuit Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 Front Fog Lamps Breakers ...... 10-41 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 6-2 Light ...... 5-26 Rear Exterior Lighting Battery Front Seats Compartment Saver ...... 6-8 Adjustment ...... 3-3 Fuse Block . . . . . 10-55, 10-57, Heated ...... 3-10 10-59, 10-61 F Heated and Ventilated ...... 3-12 Features Fuel ...... 9-47 G Memory ...... 1-9 Additives ...... 9-49 Garage Door Opener ...... 5-54 Filter Filling a Portable Fuel Programming ...... 5-54 Engine Air Cleaner ...... 10-16 Container ...... 9-52 Gasoline Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Filling the Tank ...... 9-50 Specifications ...... 9-48 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 6-4 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . .9-49 Gauges Flat Tire ...... 10-87 Gasoline Specifications ...... 9-48 Boost ...... 5-14 Changing ...... 10-98 Gauge ...... 5-13 Engine Coolant Floor Mats ...... 10-120 Recommended ...... 9-48 Temperature ...... 5-16 Requirements, California . . . . .9-48 Engine Oil Pressure ...... 5-15 System Messages ...... 5-36 Fuel ...... 5-13 Odometer ...... 5-13 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1)

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Gauges (cont.) Headlamps Heater Speedometer ...... 5-13 Adaptive Forward Engine Coolant ...... 9-22 Tachometer ...... 5-13 Lighting (AFL) ...... 6-4 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-26 Trip Odometer ...... 5-13 Aiming ...... 10-35 High-Speed Operation ...... 10-73 Warning Lights and Automatic ...... 6-3 Highway Hypnosis ...... 9-8 Indicators ...... 5-10 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-37 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-8 General Information Daytime Running Hood ...... 10-5 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1 Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-3 Horn ...... 5-4 Towing ...... 9-52 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 How to Wear Safety Belts Vehicle Care ...... 10-3 High Intensity Discharge Properly ...... 3-18 Glove Box ...... 4-1 (HID) Lighting ...... 10-37 Hydraulic Clutch ...... 10-15 GM Mobility Reimbursement High-Beam On Light ...... 5-26 Program ...... 13-7 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-2 I Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-26 Ignition Positions ...... 9-17, 9-18 H Washer ...... 5-6 Ignition Transmission Lock Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-37 Heated Check ...... 10-33 Hard Drive Device (HDD) ...... 7-29 Steering Wheel ...... 5-4 Immobilizer ...... 2-26 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 6-4 Heated and Ventilated Front Infants and Young Children, Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Seats ...... 3-12 Restraints ...... 3-47 Active ...... 3-3 Heated Front Seats ...... 3-10 Infotainment ...... 7-1 Heated Mirrors ...... 2-29 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1)

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Instrument Cluster ...... 5-11 Lamps (cont.) Lights Instrument Panel Exterior Lighting Battery Airbag Readiness ...... 5-17 Storage Area ...... 4-1 Saver ...... 6-8 Antilock Brake System Introduction ...... iii License Plate ...... 10-38, 10-39 (ABS) Warning ...... 5-23 Malfunction Indicator ...... 5-19 Brake System Warning ...... 5-22 J On Reminder ...... 5-26 Charging System ...... 5-19 Jump Starting ...... 10-106 Reading ...... 6-5 Cruise Control ...... 5-27 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-24 Engine Coolant LATCH System Temperature Warning ...... 5-24 K Replacing Parts After a Engine Oil Pressure ...... 5-25 Key and Lock Messages ...... 5-37 Crash ...... 3-59 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Keyless Entry Latch, Lower Anchors and Front Fog Lamps ...... 5-26 Remote (RKE) System . . . 2-5, 2-7 Tethers for Children ...... 3-53 High-Beam On ...... 5-26 Keys ...... 2-2 Liftgate High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-2 Carbon Monoxide ...... 2-21 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-16 L Lighter, Cigarette ...... 5-9 Security ...... 5-26 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 10-66 Lighting Tire Pressure ...... 5-24 Lamp Messages ...... 5-39 Adaptive Forward ...... 6-4 Traction Control System Lamps Entry ...... 6-6 (TCS)/StabiliTrak® ...... 5-24 Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 6-3 Exit ...... 6-6 Up-Shift ...... 5-23 Exterior Controls ...... 6-1 Illumination Control ...... 6-5 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...... 9-40 Exterior Lamps Off Parade Dimming ...... 6-6 Reminder ...... 6-2 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1)

i-8 INDEX

Locks Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-19 Messages (cont.) Automatic Door ...... 2-17 Manual Mode ...... 9-29 Vehicle ...... 5-31 Central Door Unlocking Manual Transmission ...... 9-31 Vehicle Speed ...... 5-45 System ...... 2-17 Fluid ...... 10-15 Washer Fluid ...... 5-46 Delayed Locking ...... 2-17 Memory Features ...... 1-9 Mirrors Door ...... 2-14, 2-15 Messages Automatic Dimming Lockout Protection ...... 2-18 Airbag System ...... 5-43 Rearview ...... 2-29 Power Door ...... 2-17 Anti-Theft Alarm System ...... 5-43 Convex ...... 2-28 Safety ...... 2-18 Battery Voltage and Folding ...... 2-29 Loss of Control ...... 9-6 Charging ...... 5-31 Heated ...... 2-29 Low-Profile Tires ...... 10-65 Brake System ...... 5-32 Power ...... 2-28 Lower Anchors and Tethers Compass ...... 5-34 Monitor System, Tire for Children (LATCH Door Ajar ...... 5-34 Pressure ...... 10-74 SYSTEM) ...... 3-53 Engine Cooling System ...... 5-35 MP3 ...... 7-25 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-7 Engine Oil ...... 5-35 Multi-Band Antenna ...... 7-17 Front Seats ...... 3-7 Engine Power ...... 5-36 Fuel System ...... 5-36 N M Key and Lock ...... 5-37 Navigation Magnetic Ride Control ...... 9-40 Lamp ...... 5-39 Vehicle Data Recording Maintenance Object Detection System . . . . .5-40 and Privacy ...... 13-18 Records ...... 11-11 Ride Control System ...... 5-40 Net Maintenance Schedule Service Vehicle ...... 5-43 Cargo ...... 4-4 Recommended Fluids and Tire ...... 5-44 Net, Convenience ...... 4-6 Lubricants ...... 11-7 Transmission ...... 5-45 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-16 Scheduled Maintenance ...... 11-2 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1)

INDEX i-9

O Outlets Passenger Compartment Air Power ...... 5-9 Filter ...... 8-7 Object Detection System Overheated Engine Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-37 Messages ...... 5-40 Protection Perchlorate Materials Odometer ...... 5-13 Operating Mode ...... 10-25 Requirements, California . . . . . 10-3 Trip ...... 5-13 Overheating, Engine ...... 10-24 Personalization Off-Road Vehicle ...... 5-46 Recovery ...... 9-6 Phone Oil P Bluetooth ...... 7-37 Engine ...... 10-10 Parade Dimming ...... 6-6 Power Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-14 Park Door Locks ...... 2-17 Engine Oil Pressure Shifting Into ...... 9-23 Mirrors ...... 2-28 Gauge ...... 5-15 Shifting Out of ...... 9-24 Outlets ...... 5-9 Messages ...... 5-35 Parking ...... 9-24 Protection, Battery ...... 6-8 Pressure Light ...... 5-25 Assist, Ultrasonic ...... 9-43 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-22 Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-44 Brake ...... 9-34, 9-35 Seat Adjustment ...... 3-5 Online Owner Center ...... 13-6 Brake and P (Park) Steering Fluid ...... 10-25 OnStar® System ...... 1-25 Mechanism Check ...... 10-33 Windows ...... 2-30 Operation, Infotainment Over Things That Burn ...... 9-25 Pregnancy, Using Safety System ...... 7-2 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...... 5-18 Belts ...... 3-28 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1)

i-10 INDEX

Privacy Rearview Mirrors Replacing Safety Belt Radio Frequency Automatic Dimming ...... 2-29 System Parts After a Identification (RFID) ...... 13-18 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-8 Crash ...... 3-29 Program Recommended Fluids and Reporting Safety Defects Courtesy Transportation . . . . 13-10 Lubricants ...... 11-7 Canadian Government ...... 13-15 Proposition 65 Warning, Recommended Fuel ...... 9-48 General Motors ...... 13-16 California ...... 10-3 Records U.S. Government ...... 13-15 Maintenance ...... 11-11 Restraints R Recreational Vehicle Where to Put ...... 3-51 Radio Frequency Towing ...... 10-111 Retained Accessory Identification (RFID) ...... 13-18 Reimbursement Program, Power (RAP) ...... 9-22 Statement ...... 13-18 GM Mobility ...... 13-7 Ride Control Systems Radios Remote Keyless Limited Slip Rear Axle ...... 9-40 AM-FM Radio ...... 7-9 Entry (RKE) Magnetic ...... 9-40 CD/DVD Player ...... 7-21 System ...... 2-4, 2-5, 2-7 Messages ...... 5-40 Reception ...... 7-16 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-12 Roads Satellite ...... 7-12 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-39 Driving, Wet ...... 9-7 Reading Lamps ...... 6-5 Replacement Parts Roadside Service ...... 13-7, 13-9 Rear Axle Airbags ...... 3-44 Roof Limited-Slip ...... 9-40 Maintenance ...... 11-9 Sunroof ...... 2-33, 2-34 Rear Seats ...... 3-13 Replacing Airbag System ...... 3-44 Roof Rack System ...... 4-6 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-44 Replacing LATCH System Rotation, Tires ...... 10-79 Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 5-6 Parts After a Crash ...... 3-59 Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-4 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...... 9-26 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1)

INDEX i-11

S Seats (cont.) Shift Lock Control Function Heated Front ...... 3-10 Check, Automatic Safety Belts ...... 3-14 Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-7 Transmission ...... 10-32 Care ...... 3-29 Power Adjustment, Front ...... 3-5 Shifting Extender ...... 3-28 Rear ...... 3-13 Into Park ...... 9-23 How to Wear Safety Belts Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-8 Out of Park ...... 9-24 Properly ...... 3-18 Securing Child Signals, Turn and Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-24 Restraints ...... 3-59, 3-61 Lane-Change ...... 6-4 Reminders ...... 5-16 Security Spare Tire Replacing After a Crash ...... 3-29 Light ...... 5-26 Compact ...... 10-106 Use During Pregnancy ...... 3-28 Vehicle ...... 2-25 Specifications and Safety Defects Reporting Service Capacities ...... 12-2 Canadian Government ...... 13-15 Accessories and Speed Limiter, Engine ...... 5-14 General Motors ...... 13-16 Modifications ...... 10-3 Speedometer ...... 5-13 U.S. Government ...... 13-15 Doing Your Own Work ...... 10-4 StabiliTrak® System ...... 9-39 Safety Locks ...... 2-18 Engine Soon Light ...... 5-19 Start Vehicle, Remote ...... 2-12 Safety System Check ...... 3-28 Maintenance Records ...... 11-11 Starter Switch Check ...... 10-31 Satellite Radio ...... 7-12 Maintenance, General Starting the Engine ...... 1-4, 9-19 Scheduled Maintenance ...... 11-2 Information ...... 11-1 Steering ...... 9-4 Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 13-10 Parts Identification Label . . . . .12-1 Sealant Kit, Tire ...... 10-89 Fluid, Power ...... 10-25 Publications Ordering Heated Wheel ...... 5-4 Seats Information ...... 13-14 Wheel Adjustment ...... 5-2 Adjustment, Front ...... 3-3 Scheduling Appointments . . . 13-10 Wheel Controls ...... 5-3 Easy Entry Seat ...... 3-4 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-43 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Servicing the Airbag ...... 3-41 Heated and Ventilated Front ...... 3-12 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1)

i-12 INDEX

Storage Areas T Tires (cont.) Cargo Cover ...... 4-2 Messages ...... 5-44 Tachometer ...... 5-13 Cargo Management System . . . 4-3 Pressure ...... 10-73 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-6 Center Console ...... 4-2 Pressure Light ...... 5-24 Theft-Deterrent Convenience Net ...... 4-6 Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-74 Systems ...... 2-26, 2-27 Glove Box ...... 4-1 Rotation ...... 10-79 Immobilizer ...... 2-26 Instrument Panel ...... 4-1 Sealant and Thigh Support Adjustment ...... 3-8 Roof Rack System ...... 4-6 Compressor Kit ...... 10-89 Time ...... 5-8 Storing the Tire Sealant and Tires Sealant and Compressor Kit, Buying New Tires ...... 10-81 Compressor Kit ...... 10-96, 10-97 Storing ...... 10-96, 10-97 Chains ...... 10-86 Stuck Vehicle ...... 9-11 Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-66 Changing ...... 10-98 Sun Visors ...... 2-32 Terminology and Compact Spare ...... 10-106 Sunroof ...... 2-33, 2-34 Definitions ...... 10-69 Designations ...... 10-68 Symbols ...... v Uniform Tire Quality Different Size ...... 10-83 System Grading ...... 10-83 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-87 Infotainment ...... 7-1 Wheel Alignment and Tire Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-75 Roof Rack ...... 4-6 Balance ...... 10-85 Inspection ...... 10-78 Wheel Replacement ...... 10-85 Low Profile ...... 10-65 When It Is Time for New Tires ...... 10-80 Winter ...... 10-65 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1)

INDEX i-13

Towing U Vehicle Care Driving Characteristics ...... 9-53 Storing the Tire Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...... 9-43 Equipment ...... 9-58 Sealant and Uniform Tire Quality General Information ...... 9-52 Compressor Kit . . . . 10-96, 10-97 Grading ...... 10-83 Recreational Vehicle ...... 10-111 Tire Pressure ...... 10-72 Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-54 Trailer ...... 9-57, 9-58 Vehicle Identification Operation ...... 5-57 Vehicle ...... 10-111 Service Parts Identification Programming ...... 5-54 Traction Label ...... 12-1 Up-Shift Light ...... 5-23 Control System (TCS) ...... 9-38 Ventilation, Air ...... 8-6 Using this Manual ...... iv Control System (TCS)/ Visors ...... 2-32 StabiliTrak® Light ...... 5-24 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...... 9-40 V Vehicle W Trailer Towing ...... 9-57, 9-58 Warning Canadian Owners ...... iv Transmission Brake System Light ...... 5-22 Control ...... 9-3 Automatic ...... 9-26 Warning Lights, Gauges, Identification Fluid, Automatic ...... 10-14 and Indicators ...... 5-10 Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 Fluid, Manual ...... 10-15 Warnings ...... iv Load Limits ...... 9-11 Messages ...... 5-45 Cautions and Danger ...... iv Messages ...... 5-31 Transportation Program, Hazard Flashers ...... 6-4 Personalization ...... 5-46 Courtesy ...... 13-10 Washer Fluid ...... 10-26 Remote Start ...... 2-12 Trip Odometer ...... 5-13 Washer Fluid Messages ...... 5-46 Security ...... 2-25 Trunk ...... 2-19 Washer, Headlamps ...... 5-6 Turn and Lane-Change Speed Messages ...... 5-45 Signals ...... 6-4 Towing ...... 10-111 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1)

i-14 INDEX

Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...... 10-85 Different Size ...... 10-83 Replacement ...... 10-85 When It Is Time for New Tires ...... 10-80 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-51 Windows ...... 2-30 Power ...... 2-30 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...... 5-4 Winter Driving ...... 9-9 Winter Tires ...... 10-65 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-34 Wipers Rear Washer ...... 5-6