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22866698 A Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/12/14
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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 . . . 4-3 Air Vents ...... 8-8 Vehicle Features ...... 1-15 Maintenance ...... 8-9 Performance and Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Maintenance ...... 1-20 Controls ...... 5-2 Driving and Operating ...... 9-1 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving Information ...... 9-2 Keys, Doors, and Indicators ...... 5-9 Starting and Operating ...... 9-15 Windows ...... 2-1 Information Displays ...... 5-29 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-22 Keys and Locks ...... 2-1 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-36 Automatic Transmission ...... 9-23 Doors ...... 2-14 Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-47 Drive Systems ...... 9-26 Vehicle Security...... 2-16 Universal Remote System . . . . 5-55 Brakes ...... 9-27 Exterior Mirrors ...... 2-19 Ride Control Systems ...... 9-30 Interior Mirrors ...... 2-21 Lighting ...... 6-1 Cruise Control ...... 9-34 Windows ...... 2-21 Exterior Lighting ...... 6-1 Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-45 Roof ...... 2-25 Interior Lighting ...... 6-6 Fuel ...... 9-61 Lighting Features ...... 6-7 Trailer Towing...... 9-65 Seats and Restraints ...... 3-1 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-70 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Infotainment System ...... 7-1 Front Seats ...... 3-3 Introduction ...... 7-1 Vehicle Care ...... 10-1 Rear Seats ...... 3-10 General Information ...... 10-2 Safety Belts ...... 3-13 Vehicle Checks ...... 10-3 Airbag System ...... 3-22 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-29 Child Restraints ...... 3-35 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-29 Electrical System ...... 10-31 Wheels and Tires ...... 10-40 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/12/14
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Jump Starting ...... 10-64 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-67 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Appearance Care ...... 10-69 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12 Vehicle Data Recording and Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Privacy...... 13-14 General Information ...... 11-1 Cadillac Premium Care OnStar ...... 14-1 Maintenance ...... 11-3 OnStar Overview...... 14-1 Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-3 OnStar Services ...... 14-2 Special Application OnStar Additional Services ...... 11-9 Information ...... 14-6 Additional Maintenance Index ...... i-1 and Care ...... 11-10 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...... 11-13 Maintenance Records ...... 11-16 Technical Data ...... 12-1 Vehicle Identification ...... 12-1 Vehicle Data ...... 12-2 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/12/14
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This manual describes features that Canadian Vehicle Owners may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that Propriétaires Canadiens was not purchased on the vehicle, A French language manual can be model variants, country obtained from your dealer, at specifications, features/applications www.helminc.com, or from: that may not be available in your The names, logos, emblems, region, or changes subsequent to On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and the printing of this owner manual. ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited Refer to the purchase savant: to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, documentation relating to your the CADILLAC Emblem, and CTS specific vehicle to confirm the Helm, Incorporated are trademarks and/or service features. Attention: Customer Service marks of General Motors LLC, its 47911 Halyard Drive Keep this manual in the vehicle for Plymouth, MI 48170 subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. quick reference. For vehicles first sold in Canada, Using this Manual substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for To quickly locate information about Cadillac Motor Car Division the vehicle, use the Index in the wherever it appears in this manual. back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
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iv Introduction
Danger, Warnings, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Cautions Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean. For more labels and in this manual describe information on the symbol, refer to hazards and what to do to avoid or the Index. reduce them. A circle with a slash through it is a : Airbag Readiness Light safety symbol which means “Do 9 { Danger Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let # : Air Conditioning this happen.” ! Danger indicates a hazard with a : Antilock Brake System (ABS) high level of risk which will result Symbols g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls in serious injury or death. or OnStar® (if equipped) The vehicle has components and $ labels that use symbols instead of : Brake System Warning Light text. Symbols are shown along with " : Charging System { Warning the text describing the operation or : Cruise Control information relating to a specific I Warning indicates a hazard that component, control, message, B : Engine Coolant Temperature could result in injury or death. gauge, or indicator. O : Exterior Lamps M : This symbol is shown when . : Fuel Gauge you need to see your owner manual + : Fuses { Caution for additional instructions or information. 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Caution indicates a hazard that * : This symbol is shown when Changer could result in property or vehicle you need to see a service manual ( : Heated Steering Wheel damage. for additional instructions or information. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/12/14
Introduction v
j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/12/14
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2 NOTES Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
In Brief 1-1
In Brief Mirror Adjustment ...... 1-10 Rear Cross Traffic Alert Steering Wheel (RCTA) System ...... 1-17 Adjustment ...... 1-11 Parking Assist ...... 1-17 Instrument Panel Interior Lighting ...... 1-11 Automatic Parking Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Exterior Lighting ...... 1-12 Assist (APA) ...... 1-17 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-13 Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) Initial Drive Information Climate Controls ...... 1-14 System ...... 1-18 Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Transmission ...... 1-15 Active Emergency Braking Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...... 1-18 System ...... 1-4 Vehicle Features Power Outlets ...... 1-18 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 1-5 Infotainment System ...... 1-15 Universal Remote System . . . 1-19 Door Locks ...... 1-5 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-15 Sunroof ...... 1-19 Trunk ...... 1-6 Cruise Control ...... 1-15 Windows ...... 1-6 Driver Information Performance and Maintenance Seat Adjustment ...... 1-7 Center (DIC) ...... 1-16 Traction Control/Electronic Memory Features ...... 1-8 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Stability Control ...... 1-20 Heated and Ventilated System ...... 1-16 Tire Pressure Monitor ...... 1-21 Seats ...... 1-8 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . 1-16 Engine Oil Life System ...... 1-21 Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-9 Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . 1-17 Driving for Better Fuel Safety Belts ...... 1-9 Rear Vision Economy ...... 1-22 Passenger Sensing Camera (RVC) ...... 1-17 Roadside Service ...... 1-22 System ...... 1-10 OnStar® ...... 1-22 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
1-2 In Brief
Instrument Panel Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
In Brief 1-3
1. Air Vents on page 8-8. 9. Glove Box Button. See Glove 15. Cruise Control on page 9-34 (If 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Box on page 4-2. Equipped). Lane-Change Signals on Automatic Parking Assist (If Adaptive Cruise Control on page 6-5. Equipped). See Assistance page 9-37 (If Equipped). 3. Manual Mode on page 9-25 (If Systems for Parking or Backing Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Equipped). on page 9-46. System on page 9-52 (If 4. Instrument Cluster on page 5-10. Parking Assist Button. See Equipped). Assistance Systems for Parking Heated Steering Wheel on 5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on or Backing on page 9-46. page 5-3. page 5-3 (If Equipped). 10. Parking Brake Release Switch. 6. Hazard Warning Flashers on 16. Steering Wheel Adjustment on See Electric Parking Brake on page 5-2. page 6-5. page 9-28. 17. Horn on page 5-3. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) on 11. Hood Release. See Hood on page 9-59 (If Equipped). page 10-4. 18. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-3. 7. Light Sensor (If Equipped). See 12. Data Link Connector (DLC) Automatic Headlamp System on (Out of View). See Malfunction Driver Information Center (DIC) page 6-4. Indicator Lamp on page 5-19. Controls. See Driver Solar Sensor. See Dual Information Center (DIC) on 13. Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5-29. Automatic Climate Control page 5-32 (If Equipped). System on page 8-1. 19. ENGINE START/STOP Button. 14. Instrument Panel Illumination 8. Infotainment on page 7-1. See Ignition Positions on Control on page 6-6. page 9-16. 20. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3-8 (If Equipped). Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
1-4 In Brief
21. Shift Lever. See Automatic Initial Drive Transmission on page 9-23. Manual Mode Button. See Information Automatic Transmission on This section provides a brief page 9-23. overview about some of the 22. MODE Switch. See Driver important features that may or may Mode Control on page 9-31. not be on your specific vehicle. 23. Traction Control/Electronic For more detailed information, refer Stability Control on page 9-30. to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. 24. Instrument Panel Storage on page 4-1. Remote Keyless Entry Press the button to remove the key. 25. Dual Automatic Climate Control (RKE) System The key can be used for all locks. System on page 8-1. The RKE transmitter may work up to Press K to unlock the driver door or 60 m (197 ft) away. all doors. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-47. Press X twice quickly to release the trunk. Press 7 and release to initiate vehicle locator. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
In Brief 1-5
Press and hold 7 for more than 3. Press the brake pedal and select Door Locks three seconds to sound the panic ON/RUN/START ignition mode alarm. to drive the vehicle. Keyless Access When the vehicle starts, the parking Press the button on the door handle Press 7 again to cancel the panic lamps will turn on and remain on as and pull the handle when the alarm. long as the engine is running. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) / Press and release Q and then doors will be locked and the climate transmitter is within range. See press and hold / for at least control system may come on. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) four seconds to start the engine The engine will continue to run for System Operation on page 2-3. from outside the vehicle using the 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a Manual Operation RKE transmitter. 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. From outside, use the key in the See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote driver door. The key cylinder is Keyless Entry (RKE) System Canceling a Remote Start covered by a cap. See Door Locks Operation on page 2-3. on page 2-11. To cancel a remote start do any of Remote Vehicle Start the following: From the inside rear doors, push down on the door lock knob on top The engine can be started from . Press and hold / until the of the door. To unlock a door, pull outside of the vehicle. parking lamps turn off. once on the door handle to unlock it, . and again to open it. Starting the Vehicle Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Power Door Locks 1. Press and release Q on the . Turn the vehicle on and then off. transmitter. From outside, press Q or K on the See Remote Vehicle Start on 2. Immediately after completing RKE transmitter. See Remote page 2-9. Keyless Entry (RKE) System Step 1, press and hold / for at Operation on page 2-3. least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
1-6 In Brief
Trunk Windows
From inside, press Q or K. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when locked. See Power To open the trunk, press | on the The driver power window switches Door Locks on page 2-12. control all the windows. The driver door, press twice quickly X passenger switch only controls that on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) window. transmitter, or press the touch pad on the rear of the vehicle after Press the switch down to lower the unlocking all doors. window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See Power Windows on If equipped with Keyless Access, page 2-21. press the touch pad on the rear of the trunk above the license plate when the RKE transmitter is in range. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3 and Trunk on page 2-14. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
In Brief 1-7
Seat Adjustment See Power Seat Adjustment on Bolster Adjustment page 3-3. Power Seats Lumbar Adjustment
If equipped, to adjust the bolster support, press and hold the recliner To adjust the seat: control up and down. If equipped, to adjust the lumbar . Move the seat forward or support, press and hold the control See Lumbar Adjustment on rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward or up and down. page 3-4. forward or rearward. See Lumbar Adjustment on . Raise or lower the seat by page 3-4. moving the rear of the control up or down. . If equipped, raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
1-8 In Brief
Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features Heated and Ventilated Seats Front Seats
To adjust the seatback: The SET, "1," "2," and B (Exit) . Tilt the top of the control buttons on the driver door are used rearward to recline. to manually save and recall memory Front Seats settings for the driver seat, outside . Tilt the top of the control forward If equipped, the buttons are near the mirrors, and power tilt and to raise. climate controls on the center stack. telescoping steering column (if To operate, the ignition must be in See Reclining Seatbacks on equipped). page 3-5. ON/RUN/START. See Memory Seats on page 3-6 and Vehicle Personalization on Press J or z to heat the driver or page 5-47. passenger seat cushion and seatback. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
In Brief 1-9
Press C or { to ventilate the driver To achieve a comfortable seating Refer to the following sections for or passenger seat. A ventilated seat position, change the seatback important information on how to use has a fan that pulls or pushes air recline angle as little as necessary safety belts properly: while keeping the seat and the head through the seat. The air is not . Safety Belts on page 3-13. cooled. restraint height in the proper position. . How to Wear Safety Belts Press the button once for the Properly on page 3-14. highest setting. With each press of See Head Restraints on page 3-2 . the button, the seat will change to and Power Seat Adjustment on Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-15. the next lower setting, and then to page 3-3. . Lower Anchors and Tethers for the off setting. The indicator lights Children (LATCH System) on next to the buttons indicate three for Safety Belts page 3-43. the highest setting and one for the lowest. If the front heated seats are on high, the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3-8. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
1-10 In Brief
Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status 2. Press the arrows on the control indicator lights on the overhead pad to move the mirror up, System console are visible when the vehicle down, right, or left. is started. See Passenger Airbag 3. Adjust each mirror so that a little Status Indicator on page 5-18. of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. Mirror Adjustment 4. Return the selector switch to the Exterior center position. United States See Power Mirrors on page 2-20. Interior The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on Canada and Mexico when the vehicle is started. The passenger sensing system will See Automatic Dimming Rearview turn off the front outboard Mirror on page 2-21. passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the Controls for the outside power passenger sensing system. See mirrors are on the driver door. Passenger Sensing System on To adjust each mirror: page 3-28. 1. Press (L) or (R) to select the driver or passenger side mirror. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
In Brief 1-11
Steering Wheel Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel To set the power tilt wheel memory position, see Memory Seats on Adjustment page 3-6. Interior Lighting Dome Lamp
If equipped, the control is on the left side of the steering column. To adjust the steering wheel: . Push the control up or down to 1. Pull the lever down. tilt the steering wheel up 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. or down. . Push the control forward or To change the dome lamp settings, 3. Pull or push the steering wheel rearward to move the steering press the following: closer or away from you. wheel toward the front or rear of the vehicle. OFF: Turns the lamp off, even 4. Pull the lever up to lock the when a door is open. steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. DOOR: The lamp comes on when a door is opened. ON: Turns the lamp on. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
1-12 In Brief
Reading Lamps Exterior Lighting There are front and rear reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on when any door is opened. To manually turn the reading lamps on or off:
There are four positions: Press the button next to each rear O : Turns off the exterior lamps. passenger reading lamp. The knob returns to the AUTO For more information on interior position after it is released. Turn to lighting, see Instrument Panel O again to reactivate the AUTO Illumination Control on page 6-6. mode. In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, Press m or n next to each depending on outside lighting. overhead console reading lamp. ; : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
In Brief 1-13
5 : Turns on the headlamps OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. together with the parking lamps and 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move instrument panel lights. the lever down. For several wipes, See Exterior Lamp Controls on hold the lever down. page 6-1 and Daytime Running n L : Pull the lever toward you to Lamps (DRL) on page 6-4. spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. Windshield Wiper/Washer INT: Move the windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn the x INT band See Windshield Wiper/Washer on up for more frequent wipes or down page 5-3. for less frequent wipes. If equipped with Rainsense, turn the x INT band to adjust the sensitivity. To turn the Rainsense feature on or off, see “Rain Sense Wipers” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-47. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, move the lever to select the wiper speed. HI: Use for fast wipes. LO: Use for slow wipes. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
1-14 In Brief
Climate Controls The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Climate Touch Screen Controls 1. Outside Temperature Display 2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls Climate Control Buttons 3. Fan Control 1. Driver and Passenger 5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 4. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature Controls 6. Defrost Temperature) 2. Fan Control 7. Rear Window Defogger 5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning) 3. OFF (Fan) 8. Recirculation 6. Climate Control Selection 4. Driver and Passenger Heated (Application Tray Button) and Ventilated Seats 7. Rear (Rear Climate Control Touch Screen) 8. Air Delivery Mode Control Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
In Brief 1-15
See Dual Automatic Climate Control Vehicle Features Cruise Control System on page 8-1 and Rear Climate Control System on page 8-6 (if equipped). Infotainment System See the infotainment manual for Transmission information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, Tap Shift and voice or speech recognition. If equipped, permanent Tap Shift It also includes information on Mode may be entered with the shift settings. lever in D (Drive), by pressing the M (Manual Mode) button on the top Steering Wheel Controls of the shift lever. The infotainment system can be Temporary Tap Shift Mode may be operated by using the steering entered while in D (Drive) using the wheel controls. See "Steering tap shift controls on the back of the Wheel Controls" in the infotainment J : Press to turn the system on steering wheel. manual. and off. A white indicator appears in See Manual Mode on page 9-25. the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on. +RES: If there is a set speed in memory, press the control up briefly to resume to that speed or press and hold to accelerate. If the cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed. To increase speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press +RES up to the first detent. To Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
1-16 In Brief
increase speed to the next 5 km/h Forward Collision Alert (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press +RES up to the second (FCA) System detent. If equipped, FCA may help avoid or SET−: Press the control down reduce the harm caused by briefly to set the speed and activate front-end crashes. FCA provides a cruise control. If cruise control is green indicator, V, when a vehicle already active, use to decrease is detected ahead. This indicator vehicle speed. To decrease speed displays amber if you follow a by 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET− vehicle much too closely. When down to the first detent. To decrease approaching a vehicle ahead too speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) quickly, FCA provides a flashing red mark on the speedometer, press alert on the windshield and rapidly SET− down to the second detent. y or z : Press to move up or beeps or pulses the driver seat. down in a list. * : Press to disengage cruise See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) control without erasing the set S or T : Press to move between System on page 9-52. speed from memory. the interactive display zones in the See Cruise Control on page 9-34 or cluster. Press S to go back to the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Adaptive Cruise Control on previous menu. If equipped, LKA may help avoid page 9-37 (if equipped). SEL: Press to open a menu or crashes due to unintentional lane select a menu item. Press and hold departures. It may assist by gently Driver Information to reset values on certain screens. turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane Center (DIC) See Driver Information Center (DIC) marking without using a turn signal on page 5-29. The DIC display is in the instrument in that direction. It may also provide cluster. It shows the status of many a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) vehicle systems. alert as the lane marking is crossed. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (17,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
In Brief 1-17
The system will not assist or alert if Rear Vision Parking Assist it detects that you are actively steering. Override LKA by turning Camera (RVC) If equipped, Rear Parking the steering wheel. LKA uses a If equipped, RVC displays a view of Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the camera to detect lane markings the area behind the vehicle on the rear bumper to assist with parking between 60 km/h (37 mph) and center stack display when the and avoiding objects while in 180 km/h (112 mph). vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may See Lane Keep Assist (LKA) on aid with parking and low-speed backing maneuvers. display a warning triangle on the page 9-59. Rear Vision Camera screen and a See Assistance Systems for Parking graphic on the instrument cluster to Lane Change Alert (LCA) or Backing on page 9-46. provide the object distance. In If equipped, the LCA system is a addition, multiple beeps or seat lane-changing aid that assists Rear Cross Traffic Alert pulses may occur if very close to an drivers with avoiding lane change (RCTA) System object. crashes that occur with vehicles in If equipped, when backing, the The vehicle may also have the Front the side blind zone (or spot) areas RCTA system uses a triangle with Parking Assist system. or with vehicles rapidly approaching an arrow displayed on the RVC See Assistance Systems for Parking these areas from behind. The LCA screen to warn of traffic behind your or Backing on page 9-46. warning display will light up in the vehicle that may cross your corresponding outside side mirror vehicle's path. In addition, beeps Automatic Parking and will flash if the turn signal is on. will sound, or the driver seat will The Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) pulse. Assist (APA) system is included as part of the If equipped, the APA system helps LCA system. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9-46 to search for and maneuver the See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) vehicle into parallel or perpendicular on page 9-56 and Lane Change parking spots using automatic Alert on page 9-56. steering, DIC displays, and beeps. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (18,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
1-18 In Brief
When the vehicle speed is below Active Emergency . Inside the storage area under the armrest cover. 30 km/h (18 mph), press the APA Braking System button, O, to enable the system. . On the rear of the center If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise console, if equipped. See “Automatic Parking Assist Control (ACC) it also has the Active (APA)” under Assistance Systems Emergency Braking System, which These outlets are powered while the for Parking or Backing on includes Intelligent Brake vehicle is in ON/RUN/START or page 9-46. Assist (IBA) and the Automatic ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or until Collision Preparation (ACP) System. the driver door is opened within Rear Automatic Braking These systems can provide a boost 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. (RAB) System to braking or automatically brake the Lift the cover to access the vehicle to help avoid or lessen the accessory power outlet. If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise severity of crashes when driving in a See Power Outlets on page 5-6. Control (ACC) it also has the Rear forward gear. Automatic Braking (RAB) system, which is designed to help avoid or See Active Emergency Braking reduce the harm caused by backing System on page 9-54. crashes. If the system detects the vehicle is backing too fast to avoid a Power Outlets crash with a detected object behind Accessory power outlets can be your vehicle in your path, it may used to plug in electrical equipment, automatically brake hard to a stop. such as a cell phone or MP3 player. See Assistance Systems for Parking The vehicle has three 12-volt or Backing on page 9-46 accessory power outlets: . Inside the center console storage in front of the armrest cover. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (19,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
In Brief 1-19
Universal Remote System available to assist you with programming the Universal Remote system. See Universal Remote System on page 5-55. Sunroof If equipped, the sunroof will only operate when the ignition is in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Ignition The driver side switch (1) operates Positions on page 9-16 and the sunroof. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) If equipped, this system provides a on page 9-19. Vent: Press and release the front way to replace up to three remote of the switch (1) to vent the sunroof. control transmitters used to activate The sunshade will automatically devices such as garage door open approximately 38 cm (15 in). openers, security systems, and Press and hold the rear of the home automation devices. switch (1) to close the sunroof vent. Read the instructions completely Express Open/Express Close: before attempting to program the Press the front of the switch (1) a Universal Remote system. Because second time to express open the of the steps involved, it may be sunroof. Press the rear of the helpful to have another person switch (1) to express close. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch (1) again. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (20,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
1-20 In Brief
The passenger side switch (2) Performance and . Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button operates the sunshade. Press and Y again to turn traction control release the front or rear of the Maintenance back on. switch (2) to express open or . To turn off both TCS and express close the sunshade. To Traction Control/ StabiliTrak, press and hold the stop the sunshade partway, press TCS/StabiliTrak button Y on the the switch (2) again. Electronic Stability Control center console until g and i See Sunroof on page 2-25. illuminate in the instrument The Traction Control System (TCS) cluster. The appropriate DIC limits wheel spin. The system turns message displays. See Ride on automatically every time the Control System Messages on vehicle is started. page 5-43. StabiliTrak assists with directional . Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button control of the vehicle in difficult Y again to turn on both driving conditions. The system turns systems. on automatically every time the vehicle is started. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-30. . To turn off TCS, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button Y on the center console. i illuminates in the instrument cluster. The appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5-43. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (21,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
In Brief 1-21
Tire Pressure Monitor tire pressures are getting low and 2. Press the SEL button and hold the tires need to be inflated to the to clear the CHANGE ENGINE This vehicle may have a Tire proper pressure. OIL SOON message and reset Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS does not replace normal the oil life at 100%. monthly tire maintenance. Maintain Be careful not to reset the oil life the correct tire pressures. display accidentally at any time See Tire Pressure Monitor System other than after the oil is on page 10-51. changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil Engine Oil Life System change. The low tire pressure warning light The oil life system can also be reset The engine oil life system calculates as follows: alerts to a significant loss in engine oil life based on vehicle use pressure of one of the vehicle's and displays the CHANGE ENGINE 1. Turn the ignition on with the tires. If the warning light comes on, OIL SOON message when it is time engine off. stop as soon as possible and inflate to change the engine oil and filter. 2. Fully press and release the the tires to the recommended The oil life system should be reset pressure shown on the Tire and accelerator pedal three times to 100% only following an oil within five seconds. Loading Information label. See change. Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-11. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL The warning light will remain on until Resetting the Oil Life System SOON message is not on, the the tire pressure is corrected. 1. Using the DIC buttons, display system is reset. The low tire pressure warning light REMAINING OIL LIFE on the See Engine Oil Life System on may come on in cool weather when DIC. See Driver Information page 10-12. the vehicle is first started, and then Center (DIC) on page 5-29 and turn off as the vehicle is driven. This Engine Oil Messages on may be an early indicator that the page 5-39. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (22,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
1-22 In Brief
Driving for Better Fuel . Replace the vehicle's tires with OnStar® the same TPC Spec number Economy molded into the tire's sidewall This vehicle may be equipped with a Driving habits can affect fuel near the size. comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar mileage. Here are some driving tips . Follow recommended scheduled Advisor for Emergency, Security, to get the best fuel economy maintenance. possible. Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. OnStar . Avoid fast starts and accelerate Roadside Service services may require a paid smoothly. U.S.: 1-800-224-1400 subscription. See OnStar Overview . on page 14-1. Brake gradually and avoid Canada: 1-800-882-1112 abrupt stops. TTY Users (U.S. Only): . Avoid idling the engine for long 1-888-889-2438 periods of time. New Cadillac owners are . When road and weather automatically enrolled in the conditions are appropriate, use Roadside Service Program. cruise control. See Roadside Service on . Always follow posted speed page 13-5. limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. . Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. . Combine several trips into a single trip. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1
Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Keys, Doors, and Convex Mirrors ...... 2-19 Windows Power Mirrors ...... 2-20 Folding Mirrors ...... 2-20 Keys Heated Mirrors ...... 2-20 Keys and Locks Reverse Tilt Mirrors ...... 2-20 { Warning Keys ...... 2-1 Interior Mirrors Leaving children in a vehicle with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 2-21 System ...... 2-2 a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Automatic Dimming Rearview transmitter is dangerous and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Mirror ...... 2-21 System Operation ...... 2-3 children or others could be Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-9 Windows seriously injured or killed. They Door Locks ...... 2-11 Windows ...... 2-21 could operate the power windows Power Door Locks ...... 2-12 Power Windows ...... 2-21 or other controls or make the Delayed Locking ...... 2-13 Sun Visors ...... 2-24 vehicle move. The windows will Automatic Door Locks ...... 2-13 Rear Window Sunshade . . . . . 2-24 function with the RKE transmitter Lockout Protection ...... 2-13 in the vehicle, and children or Safety Locks ...... 2-14 Roof others could be caught in the path Sunroof ...... 2-25 Doors of a closing window. Do not leave Trunk ...... 2-14 children in a vehicle with an RKE transmitter. Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...... 2-16 Vehicle Alarm System ...... 2-16 Immobilizer ...... 2-18 Immobilizer Operation ...... 2-18 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows
This key, inside the Remote Keyless Remote Keyless Entry Entry (RKE) transmitter, is used for the driver door, front passenger (RKE) System door, and rear folding seats. See Radio Frequency Statement on To remove the key, press the button page 13-12. on the side of the transmitter near If there is a decrease in the RKE the bottom, and pull the key out. operating range: Never pull the key out without . Check the distance. The pressing the button. transmitter may be too far from See your dealer if a new key is the vehicle. needed. . Check the location. Other Contact Roadside Service if locked vehicles or objects may be out of the vehicle. See Roadside blocking the signal. Service on page 13-5. . Check the transmitter's battery. With an active OnStar subscription, See “Battery Replacement” later an OnStar Advisor may remotely in this section. unlock the vehicle. See OnStar . If the transmitter is still not Overview on page 14-1. working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. the vehicle. The turn signal (RKE) System Operation The turn signal indicators may flash indicators may flash to indicate and/or the horn may sound on the unlocking. Memory seat positions The Keyless Access system allows second press to indicate locking. may be recalled when unlocking the for vehicle entry when the See “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” vehicle. transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See under Vehicle Personalization on See “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” “Keyless Access Operation” later in page 5-47. under Vehicle Personalization on this section. If the driver door is open when Q is page 5-47. The RKE transmitter may work up to pressed and Unlocked Door K 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Pressing will disarm the alarm Anti-Lockout is enabled through the system. See Vehicle Alarm System Keep in mind that other conditions, vehicle personalization, all doors will on page 2-16. such as those previously stated, can lock and then the driver door will impact the performance of the immediately unlock. See “Unlocked Press and hold K until the windows transmitter. Door Anti Lock Out” under Vehicle fully open. Personalization on page 5-47. If the / (Remote Start): Press and passenger door is open when Q is release Q and then immediately pressed, all doors lock. press and hold / for at least Pressing Q may also arm the alarm four seconds to start the engine system. See Vehicle Alarm System from outside the vehicle using the on page 2-16. RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-9. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. When 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic remotely unlocking the vehicle at Alarm): Press and release one night, the headlamps and back-up time to initiate vehicle locator. The lamps will come on for about exterior lamps flash and the horn 30 seconds to light your approach to chirps three times. Press and hold Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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7 for more than three seconds to Keyless Unlocking/Locking from sound the panic alarm. The horn the Driver Door sounds and the turn signal lamps When the doors are locked and the flash for 30 seconds, or until 7 is RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) pressed again or the vehicle is of the door handle, pressing the started. lock/unlock button on the driver door handle will unlock the driver door. (Remote Trunk Release): X If the lock/unlock button is pressed Press twice quickly to release the again within five seconds, all trunk. passenger doors will unlock. Keyless Access Operation The Keyless Access system lets Driver Door Shown, Passenger you lock and unlock the doors and Similar access the trunk without removing the RKE transmitter from your Pressing the lock/unlock button will pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The cause all doors to lock if any of the RKE transmitter must be within 1 m following occur: (3 ft) of the door being opened. . It has been more than If equipped, there will be a button on five seconds since the first lock/ the outside door handles. unlock button press. The Keyless Access system can be . Two lock/unlock button presses programmed to unlock all doors on were used to unlock all doors. the first lock/unlock press from the driver door. See Vehicle . Any vehicle door has opened Personalization on page 5-47. and all doors are now closed. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from doors may lock with the RKE Programming Transmitters to the Passenger Doors transmitter inside the vehicle. Do the Vehicle When the doors are locked and the not leave the RKE transmitter in an unattended vehicle. Only RKE transmitters programmed RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) to the vehicle will work. If a of the door handle, pressing the Temporary Disable Passive transmitter is lost or stolen, a lock/unlock button on a passenger Locking Feature replacement can be purchased and door handle will unlock all doors. Temporarily disable the passive programmed through your dealer. Pressing the lock/unlock button will K The vehicle can be reprogrammed cause all doors to lock if any of the locking by pressing and holding so that lost or stolen transmitters no following occur: on the interior door switch with a longer work. Each vehicle can have door open for at least four seconds, . The lock/unlock button was used up to eight transmitters matched or until three chimes are heard. to it. to unlock all doors. Passive locking will then remain . Any vehicle door has opened disabled until Q on the interior door Programming with a Recognized and all doors are now closed. is pressed, or until the vehicle is Transmitter Passive Locking turned on. A new transmitter can be To customize the doors to programmed to the vehicle when The Keyless Access system lets the there is one recognized transmitter. vehicle lock several seconds after automatically lock when exiting the all doors are closed if the vehicle is vehicle, see “Remote Lock, Unlock, To program, the vehicle must be off off and at least one transmitter has Start” under Vehicle Personalization and all transmitters, both currently been removed or none remain in the on page 5-47. recognized and new, must be with you. vehicle. Keyless Trunk Opening 1. Remove the vehicle key from the If other electronic devices interfere Press the touch pad on the trunk recognized transmitter. with the RKE transmitter signal, the handle to open the trunk if the RKE vehicle may not detect the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). 2. Place the recognized transmitter inside the vehicle. transmitter(s) in the cupholder. If passive locking is enabled, the Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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3. Remove the key lock cylinder need to be opened and the Programming without a cap on the driver door handle. rubber mat needs to be removed Recognized Transmitter See Door Locks on page 2-11. to access the transmitter pocket. If there are no currently recognized Insert the vehicle key into the 5. Press the ENGINE START/ transmitters available, follow this key lock cylinder on the driver STOP button. When the procedure to program up to eight door handle, then turn the key transmitter is learned, the DIC transmitters. This feature is not counterclockwise to the unlock display will show that it is ready available in Canada. This procedure position five times within to program the next transmitter. will take approximately 30 minutes 10 seconds. 6. Remove the transmitter from the to complete. The vehicle must be off The Driver Information Center K and all transmitters to be (DIC) displays READY FOR transmitter pocket and press programmed must be with you. or on the transmitter. REMOTE #2, 3, 4, ETC. Q 1. Remove the vehicle key from the To program additional transmitter. transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6. 2. Remove the key lock cylinder When all additional transmitters cap on the driver door handle. are programmed, press and hold See Door Locks on page 2-11. the ENGINE START/STOP Insert the vehicle key into the button for approximately key lock cylinder on the driver 12 seconds to exit door handle, then turn the key programming mode. counterclockwise to the unlock position five times within 7. Return the vehicle key back into 10 seconds. the transmitter. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN 4. Place the new transmitter into PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. the transmitter pocket. The center console storage area will Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7
3. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC 7. Remove the transmitter from the displays PRESS ENGINE transmitter pocket and press K START BUTTON TO LEARN or on the transmitter. and then press the ENGINE Q START/STOP button. To program additional The DIC display will again show transmitters, repeat Steps 5–7. REMOTE LEARN PENDING, When all additional transmitters PLEASE WAIT. are programmed, press and hold 4. Repeat Step 3 two additional the ENGINE START/STOP times. After the third time all button for approximately previously known transmitters 12 seconds to exit will no longer work with the programming mode. vehicle. Remaining transmitters 5. Place the new transmitter in the 8. Return the vehicle key back into can be relearned during the next transmitter pocket. The center the transmitter. steps. console storage area will need to be opened and the rubber mat Starting the Vehicle with a Low The DIC display should now needs to be removed to access Transmitter Battery show READY FOR REMOTE the transmitter pocket. # 1. If the transmitter battery is weak or if 6. Press the ENGINE START/ there is interference with the signal, STOP button. When the the DIC may display NO REMOTE transmitter is learned, the DIC DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY display will show that it is ready WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN to program the next transmitter. TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE when starting the vehicle. See Key and Lock Messages on page 5-39. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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To start the vehicle: Battery Replacement 1. Press the button on the side of 1. Open the center console storage the transmitter near the bottom area and remove the rubber mat. { Caution and pull the key out. When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.
Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC.
2. Place the transmitter in the 2. Separate the two halves of the transmitter pocket. transmitter using a flat tool inserted into the bottom center 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or of the transmitter. Do not use the N (Neutral) press the brake key slot. pedal and the ENGINE START/ STOP button. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9
Remote Vehicle Start start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any This feature allows the engine to be requirements. started from outside the vehicle. If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not / (Remote Vehicle Start): This use the remote start feature. The button will be on the RKE vehicle may run out of fuel. transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. The RKE transmitter range may be shorter while the vehicle is running. The climate control system will use the previous settings during a Other conditions can affect the remote start. The rear window performance of the transmitter. See defogger may come on during Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 3. Remove the old battery. Do not remote start based on cold ambient System on page 2-2. use a metal object. conditions. The rear defog indicator Starting the Engine Using Remote 4. Insert the new battery on the light does not come on during Start back housing, positive side remote start. 1. Press and release on the facing down. Replace with a If equipped, the heated and Q RKE transmitter. CR2032 or equivalent battery. ventilated front seats may also 5. Align the front and back housing, come on when the vehicle then snap the transmitter personalization setting is enabled. together. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3-8. Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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2. Immediately press and hold / When the remote start is extended, Conditions in Which Remote Start for at least four seconds or until the second 10 minute period is Will Not Work the turn signal lamps flash. This added on to the first 10 minutes for The remote start will not operate if confirms the request to remote a total of 20 minutes. any of the following occur: start the vehicle has been A maximum of two remote starts, . The ignition is in any mode other received. or a remote start with an extension, than OFF. During the remote start, the are allowed between ignition cycles. . The transmitter is in the vehicle. doors will be locked and the The vehicle's ignition must be parking lamps will remain on as changed to ON/RUN/START and . The hood is not closed. long as the engine is running. then back to OFF before the remote . The hazard warning flashers The engine will shut off after start procedure can be used again. are on. 10 minutes unless a time Canceling a Remote Start . There is an emission control extension is done or the ignition system malfunction. is put in ON/RUN/START. To cancel a remote start, do any of the following: . The engine coolant temperature 3. Press the brake pedal and select is too high. the ON/RUN/START ignition . Press and hold / until the mode to drive the vehicle. parking lamps turn off. . The oil pressure is low. Extending Engine Run Time . Turn on the hazard warning . Two remote vehicle starts have flashers. already been used. The engine run time can also be extended by another 10 minutes, . Turn the vehicle on and then . The vehicle is not in P (Park). if during the first 10 minutes back off. Steps 1–2 are repeated while the engine is still running. This provides a total of 20 minutes. The remote start can only be extended once. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11
Door Locks within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door Warning (Continued) handle, press the lock/unlock button. When unlocking from the . { Warning Outsiders can easily enter driver door, the first press unlocks through an unlocked door Unlocked doors can be that door; press again within when slowing or stopping the five seconds to unlock all passenger dangerous. vehicle. Lock the doors to doors. See Remote Keyless Entry . Passengers, especially help prevent this from (RKE) System Operation on children, can easily open the happening. page 2-3. doors and fall out of a moving Driver Door Key Cylinder Access vehicle. The chance of being Keyless Access thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven. . Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be To access the key cylinder: unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the and can suffer permanent open position. injuries or even death from Use the Keyless Access system to 2. Insert the key (4) into the slot (3) heat stroke. Always lock the lock and unlock the door. When the on the bottom of the cap (2) and vehicle whenever leaving it. doors are locked and the Remote pry outward. (Continued) Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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3. Move the cap (2) rearward and Inside the Vehicle remove. On the rear doors, push down on 4. Use the key (4) in the cylinder. the door lock knob to lock the door manually. Pull once on the door handle to unlock the door and again to open the door. Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock all doors automatically. See Power Door Locks on page 2-12. Power Door Locks
To replace the cap: 1. Pull the door handle to the open position. 2. Insert the two tabs (7) at the back of the cap (8) between the seal (5) and the metal base (6).
3. Move the cap forward and press to snap the cap in place. 4. Release the door handle. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13
Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. elapsed, the five-second timer will Automatic door unlocking can be The indicator light in the switch will reset once all the doors are closed programmed through the Driver illuminate when activated. again. Information Center (DIC). See K Vehicle Personalization on (Unlock): Press to unlock the Press Q on the door lock switch page 5-47. doors. again, or press Q on the RKE transmitter, to override this feature Lockout Protection Delayed Locking and lock the doors immediately. If the vehicle is in ACC/ This feature delays the actual Delayed locking can be ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START locking of the doors until programmed through the Driver and the power door lock switch is five seconds after all doors are Information Center (DIC). See pressed with the driver door open, closed. Vehicle Personalization on all the doors will lock and only the Delayed locking can only be turned page 5-47. driver door will unlock. on when the Unlocked Door If the vehicle is off and locking is Anti-Lockout feature has been Automatic Door Locks requested while a door is open, turned off. The doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed the When Q is pressed on the power when all doors are closed, the vehicle will check for RKE door lock switch with the door open, ignition is on, and the shift lever is transmitters inside. If an RKE a chime will sound three times moved out of P (Park). transmitter is detected and the number of RKE transmitters inside indicating that delayed locking is To unlock the doors: active. has not reduced, the driver door will . Press K on a door. unlock. The doors will then lock automatically five seconds after all . Shift the transmission into Lockout Protection can be manually doors are closed. If a door is P (Park). overridden with the driver door open reopened before five seconds have by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is Press Z { to activate the safety Doors turned on and the vehicle is off, the locks on the rear doors. The driver door is open, and locking is indicator light in the switch will Trunk requested, all the doors will lock and illuminate when activated. only the driver door will unlock. The Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout feature The rear door power windows are { Warning can be turned on or off using the also disabled. See Power Windows vehicle personalization menus. See on page 2-21. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the Vehicle Personalization on Press Z { again to deactivate the page 5-47. liftgate or trunk/hatch open, lockout switch. or with any objects that pass Safety Locks If an inside rear door handle is through the seal between the being pulled at the same time the body and the trunk/hatch or safety lock is deactivated, that door liftgate. Engine exhaust contains will remain locked and the indicator carbon monoxide (CO) which light may flash. Release the handle, cannot be seen or smelled. It can then press the safety lock twice to cause unconsciousness and even deactivate the safety locks. death. If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open: . Close all of the windows. . Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. The rear door safety locks prevent (Continued) passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15
Trunk Release The trunk can be opened while the Warning (Continued) vehicle is locked by pressing the touch pad above the license plate . Adjust the climate control while the RKE transmitter is within system to a setting that 1 m (3 ft) of the rear of the vehicle. brings in only outside air and See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) set the fan speed to the System Operation on page 2-3. highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Close the trunk by pulling on the Index. handle. Do not use the handle as a tie-down. . If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the Rear Seat Pass-Through power liftgate function. Use the rear seat pass-through door See Engine Exhaust on when transporting long items. page 9-22. To open the trunk, the vehicle must To open, pull down the rear seat be off or the shift lever must be in armrest. Pull the lever all the way P (Park). down to release the door. . Press | on the driver door. To close, push it up and back into place. Try to open the door without . Press X twice quickly on the pulling up on the lever to make sure Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) it is locked into place. transmitter. . Press the touch pad on the rear of the trunk above the license plate when all doors are unlocked. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Emergency Trunk Release There is a glow-in-the-dark Vehicle Security Handle emergency trunk release handle on the trunk lid. This handle will glow This vehicle has theft-deterrent following exposure to light. Pull the features; however, they do not make release handle to open the trunk the vehicle impossible to steal. from the inside. Vehicle Alarm System This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.
{ Caution
Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the status of the system. Off: Alarm system is disarmed. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (17,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17
On Solid: Vehicle is secured will bypass the 30-second delay Disarming the Alarm System during the delay to arm the system. and immediately arm the alarm To disarm the alarm system or turn system. Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. off the alarm if it has been activated: A door, the hood, or the trunk The vehicle alarm system will not is open. arm if the doors are locked with . Press K on the RKE transmitter. Slow Flash: Alarm system is the key. . Unlock the vehicle using the armed. If the driver door is opened without Keyless Access system. first unlocking with the RKE . Start the vehicle. Arming the Alarm System transmitter, the horn will chirp and 1. Turn off the vehicle. the lights will flash to indicate To avoid setting off the alarm by pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not accident: 2. Lock the vehicle in one of started, or the door is not unlocked . three ways: Lock the vehicle after all by pressing K on the RKE occupants have left the vehicle . Use the RKE transmitter. transmitter during the 10-second and all doors are closed. . Use the Keyless Access pre-alarm, the alarm will be . Always unlock a door with the system. activated. RKE transmitter or use the Keyless Access system. . With a door open, press Q The alarm will also be activated if a on the interior of the door. passenger door, the trunk, or the Unlocking the driver door with the hood is opened without first key will not disarm the system or 3. After 30 seconds the alarm disarming the system. When the turn off the alarm. system will arm, and the alarm is activated, the turn signals indicator light will begin to slowly flash and the horn sounds for about flash indicating the alarm system 30 seconds. The alarm system will is operating. Pressing Q on the then re-arm to monitor the next RKE transmitter a second time unauthorized event. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (18,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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How to Detect a Tamper The inclination sensor can set off Condition the alarm if it senses movement of the vehicle, such as a change in If K is pressed on the transmitter vehicle orientation. and the horn chirps and the lights flash three times, a previous alarm Immobilizer occurred while the system was The security light, in the instrument armed. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12. cluster, comes on if there is a If the alarm has been activated, a problem with arming or disarming message will appear on the DIC. Immobilizer Operation the theft-deterrent system. See Security Messages on The system has one or more RKE This vehicle has a passive page 5-45. transmitters matched to an theft-deterrent system. Power Sounder and Inclination immobilizer control unit in the Sensor The system does not have to be vehicle. Only a correctly matched manually armed or disarmed. RKE transmitter will start the In addition to the standard vehicle. If the transmitter is ever theft-deterrent system features, this The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is damaged, you may not be able to system may also have a power start your vehicle. sounder and inclination sensor. turned off. The immobilization system is When trying to start the vehicle, the The power sounder provides an security light may come on briefly audible alarm which is distinct from disarmed when the pushbutton start is activated to enter the ACC/ when the ignition is turned on. the vehicle’s horn. It has its own power source, and can sound an ACCESSORY mode or the ON/ If the engine does not start and the RUN/START mode and a valid security light stays on, there is a alarm if the vehicle’s battery is compromised. transmitter is present in the vehicle. problem with the system. Turn the ignition off and try again. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (19,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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If the vehicle will not change ignition It is possible for the immobilizer Exterior Mirrors modes (ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/ system to learn new or replacement RUN/START, OFF), and the RKE RKE transmitters. Up to eight transmitter appears to be transmitters can be programmed for Convex Mirrors undamaged, try another transmitter. the vehicle. To program additional Or, you may try placing the transmitters, see “Programming { Caution transmitter in the transmitter pocket Transmitters to the Vehicle” under located in the center console. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) A convex mirror can make things, Key and Lock Messages on System Operation on page 2-3. like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you page 5-39. Do not leave the key or device that cut too sharply into the right lane, If the ignition modes will not change disarms or deactivates the with the other transmitter, your theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. you could hit a vehicle on the vehicle needs service. If the ignition right. Check the inside mirror or does change modes, the first glance over your shoulder before transmitter may be faulty. See your changing lanes. dealer. The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror's surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (20,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Power Mirrors 4. Return the selector switch to the Heated Mirrors center position. = (Rear Window Defogger): Memory Mirrors If equipped, press to heat the If equipped, the vehicle may have mirrors. memory mirrors. See Memory Seats See Dual Automatic Climate Control on page 3-6. System on page 8-1. Automatic Dimming Reverse Tilt Mirrors If equipped, the driver side mirror automatically dims to reduce the The passenger and/or driver mirror glare of the vehicle headlamps from tilt to a preselected position when behind. This feature comes on when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This the vehicle is started. feature allows the driver to view the curb when parallel parking. The Controls for the outside power Folding Mirrors mirror returns to the original position mirrors are on the driver door. when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), the ignition is turned To adjust each mirror: Manual Folding Mirrors off, or if the vehicle is driven in 1. Press (L) or (R) to select the The mirrors can be folded inward reverse above a predetermined driver or passenger side mirror. toward the vehicle to prevent speed. damage when going through an 2. Press the arrows on the control automatic car wash. Push the mirror Turn this feature on or off through pad to move the mirror up, outward to return it to the original vehicle personalization. See Vehicle down, right, or left. position. Personalization on page 5-47. 3. Adjust each mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (21,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Interior Mirrors Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Interior Rearview Mirrors { Warning pulsing sound when either rear Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless view of the area behind your windows are up. To reduce the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, vehicle. sound, open either a front window especially with the windows or the sunroof, if equipped. Do not spray glass cleaner directly closed in warm or hot weather. on the mirror. Use a soft towel They can be overcome by the Power Windows dampened with water. extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death Automatic Dimming from heat stroke. { Warning Rearview Mirror Children could be seriously The rearview mirror automatically injured or killed if caught in the dims to reduce the glare of the path of a closing window. Never headlamps from behind. This leave keys in a vehicle with feature comes on when the vehicle children. When there are children is started. in the rear seat, use the window lockout button to prevent operation of the windows. See Keys on page 2-1. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (22,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Express-Down/Up Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch The express feature allows the Override windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the { Warning 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 Cancel the express mode by briefly be damaged. Before you use pressing or pulling the switch. express override, make sure that Express Window Anti-Pinch all people and obstructions are The driver power window switches Feature clear of the window path. control all the windows. The passenger switch only controls that If any object is in the path of the window. window when the express-up is To override the anti-pinch feature, hold the window switch all the way Press the switch down to lower the active, the window will stop at the obstruction and auto-reverse to a up to the second position. The window. Pull the switch up to window will rise for as long as the raise it. preset factory position. Weather conditions such as severe icing may switch is held. Once the switch is Retained Accessory Power (RAP) also cause the window to released, the express mode is allows the use of the power auto-reverse. The window will return reactivated. windows after the ignition has been to normal operation after the In this mode, the window can close turned off. See Retained Accessory obstruction or condition is removed. on an object in its path. Use care Power (RAP) on page 9-19. when using the override mode. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (23,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Programming the Power The window is now reprogrammed. Press Z { to activate the safety Windows Repeat the process for the other locks on the rear doors. The windows. If the vehicle battery has been indicator light in the switch will recharged or disconnected, or is not Comfort Open illuminate when activated. working, the front power windows To open the windows remotely, The rear door power door locks are will need to be reprogrammed for K also disabled. See Safety Locks on the express-up feature to work. press and hold on the RKE page 2-14. Before reprogramming, replace or transmitter until the windows recharge the vehicle's battery. fully open. Press Z { again to deactivate the lockout switch. To program: Window Lockout If an inside rear door handle is 1. With the ignition in ON/RUN or being pulled at the same time the ACC/ACCESSORY, or when safety lock is deactivated, that door Retained Accessory Power will remain locked and the indicator (RAP) is active, close all doors. light may flash. Release the handle, 2. Press and hold the power then press the safety lock twice to window switch until the window deactivate the safety locks. is fully open. 3. Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed. 4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed. This feature prevents the rear windows from operating except from the driver position. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (24,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Sun Visors Rear Window Sunshade When shifting the vehicle into R (Reverse), the sunshade will automatically retract if it is extended. It will re-extend after a short delay when shifting into D (Drive). Rear Passenger Door Sunshades
Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or, if equipped, extend If equipped with a rear window along the rod. sunshade, the switch is on the overhead console. The sunshade only operates with the ignition in ON/RUN/START. To open the sunshade, press and release the switch. The sunshade will fully extend. To close the sunshade, press and release the switch again. The sunshade will fully close. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (25,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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If equipped, use the handle to pull Roof Vent: Press and release the front the sunshade up and attach to the of the switch (1) to vent the sunroof. holder at the top of the window. The sunshade will automatically There is also a small shade for the Sunroof open approximately 38 cm (15 in). rear corner of the window. If equipped, the sunroof will only Press the rear of the switch (1) to To close the sunshade, use the operate when the ignition is in ON/ close the sunroof vent. handle to unhook and hold it while it RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, Express Open/Express Close: retracts down. or when Retained Accessory Power Press the front of the switch (1) (RAP) is active. See Retained again to express open the sunroof. Accessory Power (RAP) on Press the rear of the switch (1) to page 9-19. express close the sunroof. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch (1) again. The passenger side switch (2) operates the sunshade. Press the front or rear of the switch (2) to express open or express close the sunshade. To stop the sunshade partway, press the switch (2) a second time. Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof/sunshade when it is closing, The driver side switch (1) operates the anti-pinch feature will detect the the sunroof. object and stop the sunroof/ sunshade from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof/ Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (26,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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sunshade will then return to the If water is seen dripping into the full-open position. To close the water drainage system, this is sunroof/sunshade, see “Express normal. Open/Express Close.”
Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Seats and Safety Belts Passenger Sensing Safety Belts ...... 3-13 System ...... 3-28 Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Properly ...... 3-14 Vehicle ...... 3-33 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-15 Adding Equipment to the Head Restraints Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-33 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Pregnancy ...... 3-20 Airbag System Check ...... 3-34 Front Seats Safety Belt Extender ...... 3-20 Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash ...... 3-35 Power Seat Adjustment ...... 3-3 Safety System Check ...... 3-20 Safety Belt Care ...... 3-21 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-4 Child Restraints Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . 3-5 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash ...... 3-21 Older Children ...... 3-35 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-5 Infants and Young Memory Seats ...... 3-6 Airbag System Children ...... 3-37 Heated and Ventilated Front Airbag System ...... 3-22 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-40 Seats ...... 3-8 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-24 Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-42 Rear Seats When Should an Airbag Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH Rear Seats ...... 3-10 Inflate? ...... 3-25 System) ...... 3-43 Heated Rear Seats ...... 3-12 What Makes an Airbag Replacing LATCH System Rear Seat Inflate? ...... 3-26 Parts After a Crash ...... 3-49 Pass-Through Door ...... 3-12 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...... 3-27 Securing Child Restraints What Will You See after an (Rear Seat) ...... 3-49 Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-27 Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-51 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the To raise or lower the head restraint, top of the restraint is at the same press the button located on the side height as the top of the occupant's of the head restraint, and pull up or { Warning head. This position reduces the push the head restraint down and chance of a neck injury in a crash. release the button. Pull and push on With head restraints that are not the head restraint after the button is installed and adjusted properly, Front Seats released to make sure that it is there is a greater chance that The vehicle's front seats have locked in place. occupants will suffer a neck/ adjustable head restraints in the spinal injury in a crash. Do not outboard seating positions. drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
To adjust the head restraint forward and rearward, press the button The height of the head restraint can located on the side facing of the be adjusted. head restraint and move it forward or rearward until the desired locking position is reached. Try to move the Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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head restraint after the button is Front Seats released to make sure that it is locked in place. Power Seat Adjustment The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable. { Warning Rear Seats You can lose control of the The vehicle's rear seats have vehicle if you try to adjust a driver adjustable head restraints in the seat while the vehicle is moving. outboard seating positions. Adjust the driver seat only when The height of the head restraint can the vehicle is not moving. be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head To lower the head restraint, press restraint to make sure that it is the button, located on the top of the locked in place. seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. Rear outboard head restraints are not removable. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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To adjust the seat: Lumbar Adjustment Bolster Adjustment . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down. . If available, raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-5. If equipped, to increase or decrease To adjust the lumbar support, see If equipped, to increase or decrease the seatback bolster support, press Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-4. the lumbar support, press and hold and hold the recliner control up the control forward or rearward or and down. Some vehicles are equipped with a up and down. Safety Alert Seat. This feature activates a vibrating pulse alert in the driver seat to help the driver avoid crashes. See Driver Assistance Systems on page 9-45. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Thigh Support Reclining Seatbacks { Warning Adjustment Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt could go up over To adjust the seatback: your abdomen. The belt forces If equipped, pull up on the lever. . Tilt the top of the control would be there, not at your pelvic Then pull or push on the support to rearward to recline. bones. This could cause serious lengthen or shorten. Release the internal injuries. . Tilt the top of the control forward lever to lock in place. to raise. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions To save positions to the “1” and “2” buttons: 1. Adjust the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the power tilt and telescoping steering column (if equipped) to the desired driving positions. 2. Press and release SET. A beep will sound. 3. Immediately press and hold “1” Do not have a seatback reclined if until two beeps sound. the vehicle is moving. 4. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a The SET, "1," "2," and B (Exit) second driver using “2.” buttons on the driver door are used B to manually save and recall memory To save positions to the (Exit) settings for the driver seat, outside button and easy exit features: mirrors, and power tilt and 1. Adjust the driver seat, power tilt telescoping steering column (if and telescoping steering column equipped). (if equipped), and the outside mirrors on some vehicles to the desired positions for getting out of the vehicle. 2. Press and release SET. A beep will sound. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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3. Immediately press and hold B Depending upon the Auto Memory To stop recall movement, press one until two beeps sound. Recall feature enabled in the vehicle of the memory, power mirror, personalization menu, memory “1” or power seat controls; or press the Manually Recalling Memory or “2” positions are recalled in the power tilt and telescoping steering Positions following ways: column control (if equipped). If On - If the vehicle is OFF or not in To activate the recall when On - At Ignition On is selected in the P (Park), press and hold "1," "2," or Driver Door Open is selected in the vehicle personalization menu, B to manually recall the previously vehicle personalization menu: placing the ignition in OFF also stored memory positions. Releasing stops the recall. . Press K on the RKE transmitter "1,” "2," or B before the stored Easy Exit Recall and open the driver door. positions are reached stops the If programmed on in the vehicle recall. . Press K on the RKE transmitter personalization menu, the easy exit If the vehicle is ON and in P (Park), when the driver door is feature automatically moves the press and release “1,”“2,” or B to already open. driver seat, power tilt and manually recall the previously . Press the lock/unlock button on telescoping steering column (if stored memory positions. Placing the outside driver door handle equipped), and outside mirrors on the ignition in OFF before the stored and open the driver door. The some vehicles to the memory positions are reached stops the RKE transmitter must be present positions saved to the B (Exit) recall. for the recall to activate. button. See “Storing Memory To activate the recall when On - At Positions” listed previously. See Automatically Recalling Memory also Vehicle Personalization on Positions Ignition On is selected in the vehicle personalization menu: page 5-47. The Auto (Automatic) Memory Recall feature automatically recalls . Place the ignition in ON/RUN/ the current driver’s previously stored START. “1” or “2” position when entering the See Vehicle Personalization on vehicle. page 5-47. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Easy Exit recall automatically . If automatically recalling the Heated and Ventilated activates when one of the following position, press and hold the occurs: appropriate manual control for Front Seats the memory item that is not . The vehicle is turned off and the recalling for two seconds. Try { Warning driver door is opened within a recalling again by opening the short time. driver door and pressing K on If you cannot feel temperature . The vehicle is turned off with the the RKE transmitter. change or pain to the skin, the driver door open. seat heater may cause burns. To . If recalling the exit position, reduce the risk of burns, people Obstructions press and hold the appropriate with such a condition should use manual control for the exit If something has blocked the driver care when using the seat heater, feature not recalling for seat and/or the power tilt and especially for long periods of telescoping steering column while two seconds. Then try recalling the exit position again. time. Do not place anything on recalling a memory position, the the seat that insulates against recall may stop. Remove the If the memory position is still not heat, such as a blanket, cushion, obstruction. Then do one of the recalling, see your dealer for cover, or similar item. This may following: service. cause the seat heater to . If manually recalling the position, overheat. An overheated seat press and hold the appropriate heater may cause a burn or may manual control for the memory damage the seat. item that is not recalling for two seconds. Try recalling again by pressing the appropriate memory button. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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When this feature is off, the heated or ventilated seats are canceled and ventilated seat symbols on the when the ignition is turned on. Press buttons are white. When a heated the heated or ventilated seat button seat is turned on, the symbol turns to use the heated or ventilated seats red. When a ventilated seat is after the vehicle is started. turned on, the symbol turns blue. The heated or ventilated seat Press the button once for the indicator lights do not turn on during highest setting. With each press of a remote start. the button, the seat will change to The temperature performance of an the next lower setting, and then to unoccupied seat may be reduced. the off setting. The indicator lights This is normal. next to the buttons indicate three for If equipped, the buttons are near the the highest setting and one for the The heated or ventilated seats will climate controls on the center stack. lowest. If the heated seats are on not turn on during a remote start To operate, the ignition must be in high, the level may automatically be unless they are enabled in the ON/RUN/START. lowered after approximately vehicle personalization menu. See 30 minutes. Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-9 Press J or z to heat the driver or and Vehicle Personalization on The passenger seat may take passenger seat cushion and page 5-47. longer to heat up. seatback. C { Remote Start Auto Heated and Press or to ventilate the driver Ventilated Seats or passenger seat. A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls or pushes air During a remote start, the heated or through the seat. The air is not ventilated seats, if equipped, can be cooled. turned on automatically. When it is cold outside, the heated seats turn on, and when it is hot outside the ventilated seats turn on. The heated Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Rear Seats Folding the Seatback To fold the seatback: { Caution
Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.
If equipped, either side of the seatback can be folded for more 1. Disconnect the rear safety belt Split fold seats are equipped with a cargo space. Fold a seatback only mini-latch using a key in the slot locking latch. when the vehicle is not moving. on the mini-buckle, and let the Lock and unlock the seatback using belt retract. the vehicle key in the cylinder. The latch will not open when the seatback is locked. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up. Make sure { Warning the center safety belt and latch do not get trapped behind the If either seatback is not locked, it seat. Push the seatback could move forward in a sudden rearward to secure it in place. stop or crash. That could cause A red tab near the seatback injury to the person sitting there. lever retracts when the seatback Always push and pull on the is in place. seatbacks to be sure they are locked. 2. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is in 2. Unlock the seatback using the position. vehicle key in the cylinder. 3. Lock the seatback using the { Warning Pull the lever on top of the vehicle key in the cylinder. seatback toward you to release A safety belt that is improperly 4. Reconnect the center safety belt the seatback. routed, not properly attached, mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do A red tab near the seatback or twisted will not provide the not let the belt twist. lever raises when the seatback protection needed in a crash. The 5. Pull on the center safety belt to is released. person wearing the belt could be make sure the mini-latch is seriously injured. After raising the 3. Fold the seatback forward. secure. rear seatback, always check to be 6. Repeat the steps to raise the Repeat Steps 2–3 to fold the sure that the safety belts are other seatback, if necessary. other seatback, if desired. properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. When the seat is not in use, it should be kept in the upright, locked position. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Heated Rear Seats With the ignition in ON/RUN/START, Rear Seat press M or L to heat the left or right Pass-Through Door { Warning outboard seat cushion and seatback. An indicator on the If you cannot feel temperature climate control display appears change or pain to the skin, the when this feature is on. seat heater may cause burns. Press the button once for the See the Warning under Heated highest setting. With each press of and Ventilated Front Seats on the button, the heated seat changes page 3-8. to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting, and one light indicates the lowest. If the heated seats are on high, the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes. The vehicle has a rear seat pass-through door in the center of the rear seatback. Fold down the center armrest and pull the latch to open the door. The pass-through door can be locked or unlocked using the knob on the back of the door. Open the trunk to access the lock. Turn the If equipped, the buttons are on the knob toward rear of the center console. Q to lock the door or away from Q to unlock the door. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Why Safety Belts Work Safety Belts Warning (Continued) This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts are more likely to be seriously properly. It also describes some injured or killed. Do not allow things not to do with safety belts. passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped { Warning with seats and safety belts. Always wear a safety belt, and Do not let anyone ride where a check that all passenger(s) are safety belt cannot be worn restrained properly too. properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be much This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. worse than if you are wearing When riding in a vehicle, you travel safety belts. You can be seriously See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5-16. as fast as the vehicle does. If the injured or killed by hitting things vehicle stops suddenly, you keep inside the vehicle harder or by going until something stops you. being ejected from the vehicle. In It could be the windshield, the addition, anyone who is not instrument panel, or the safety belts! buckled up can strike other When you wear a safety belt, you passengers in the vehicle. and the vehicle slow down together. It is extremely dangerous to ride There is more time to stop because in a cargo area, inside or outside you stop over a longer distance and, of a vehicle. In a collision, when worn properly, your strongest passengers riding in these areas bones take the forces from the (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a This section is only for people of safety belt? adult size. A: You could be — whether you are There are special things to know wearing a safety belt or not. about safety belts and children. And Your chance of being conscious there are different rules for smaller during and after a crash, so you children and infants. If a child will be . Sit up straight and always keep can unbuckle and get out, is riding in the vehicle, see Older your feet on the floor in front much greater if you are belted. Children on page 3-35 or Infants of you. and Young Children on page 3-37. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why . Always use the correct buckle Follow those rules for everyone's for your seating position. should I have to wear safety protection. belts? . Wear the lap part of the belt low It is very important for all occupants A: Airbags are supplemental and snug on the hips, just to buckle up. Statistics show that touching the thighs. In a crash, systems only; so they work with unbelted people are hurt more often safety belts — not instead of this applies force to the strong in crashes than those who are pelvic bones and you would be them. Whether or not an airbag wearing safety belts. is provided, all occupants still less likely to slide under the lap have to buckle up to get the There are important things to know belt. If you slid under it, the belt most protection. about wearing a safety belt properly. would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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. Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best All seating positions in the vehicle able to take belt restraining have a lap-shoulder belt. forces. The shoulder belt locks if If you are using a rear seating there is a sudden stop or crash. position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is not { Warning attached, see Rear Seats on page 3-10 for instruction on You can be seriously injured, reconnecting the safety belt to the or even killed, by not wearing mini-buckle. your safety belt properly. The following instructions explain . Never allow the lap or how to wear a lap-shoulder belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull shoulder belt to become properly. the belt across you. Do not let it loose or twisted. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is get twisted. . Never wear the shoulder belt adjustable, so you can sit up The lap-shoulder belt may lock if under both arms or behind straight. To see how, see “Seats” you pull the belt across you very your back. in the Index. quickly. If this happens, let the . Never route the lap or belt go back slightly to unlock it. shoulder belt over an Then pull the belt across you armrest. more slowly. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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If the shoulder portion of a later in this section for passenger belt is pulled out all instructions on use and the way, the child restraint important safety information. locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again.
3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety 4. To make the lap part tight, pull Belt Extender on page 3-20. up on the shoulder belt. If the webbing locks in the latch Position the release button on plate before it reaches the the buckle so that the safety belt buckle, tilt the latch plate flat to could be quickly unbuckled if unlock. necessary. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (17,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Adjust the height so the shoulder desired position, try to move it down portion of the belt is on the shoulder without pushing the release button and not falling off of it. The belt to make sure it has locked into should be close to, but not position. contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment Automatic Safety Belt could reduce the effectiveness of Tightening System the safety belt in a crash. See How If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise to Wear Safety Belts Properly on Control (ACC), it also has the page 3-14. Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System. See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9-37. To unlatch the belt, push the button Each time the vehicle is started with on the buckle. The belt should the front safety belts buckled, the return to its stowed position. system activates once to tighten the Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belts when the forward safety belt is out of the way. If a vehicle speed exceeds the door is slammed against a safety threshold for activation. belt, damage can occur to both the The system also activates during safety belt and the vehicle. emergency braking and/or sudden driving maneuvers and releases Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster when driving conditions return to The vehicle has a shoulder belt normal. Press the release button and move height adjuster for the driver and the height adjuster to the desired right front passenger seating position. The adjuster can be moved positions. up by pushing the slide/trim up. After the adjuster is set to the Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (18,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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The system will not activate if the pretensioners can also help tighten To install: Traction Control/Electronic Stability the safety belts in a side crash or a Control system is not functioning rollover event. properly. See Traction Control/ Pretensioners work only once. If the Electronic Stability Control on pretensioners activate in a crash, page 9-30. If there is a problem with the pretensioners and probably the Automatic Safety Belt Tightening other parts of the vehicle's safety System, a message displays on the belt system will need to be replaced. Driver Information Center (DIC). See See Replacing Safety Belt System Safety Belt Messages on page 5-44. Parts after a Crash on page 3-21. Other safety belt functions are not affected by the Automatic Safety Rear Safety Belt Comfort Belt Tightening System. Guides Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle may have rear safety belt comfort guides. If not, they are 1. Remove the guide from its This vehicle has safety belt available through your dealer. storage pocket on the side of pretensioners for front outboard the seat. occupants. Although the safety belt Rear safety belt comfort guides may pretensioners cannot be seen, they provide added safety belt comfort are part of the safety belt assembly. for older children who have They can help tighten the safety outgrown booster seats and for belts during the early stages of a some adults. When installed on a moderate to severe frontal, near shoulder belt, the comfort guide frontal, or rear crash if the threshold positions the shoulder belt away conditions for pretensioner from the neck and head. activation are met. Safety belt Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (19,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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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 behind the belt with the plastic guide on the front.
{ Warning
A safety belt that is not properly 4. Buckle, position, and release the worn may not provide the safety belt as described protection needed in a crash. The previously in this section. Make person wearing the belt could be sure the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not seriously injured. The shoulder falling off of it. The belt should belt should go over the shoulder be close to, but not contacting, (Continued) the neck. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (20,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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To remove and store the comfort A pregnant woman should wear a use it for securing child seats. To guide, squeeze the belt edges lap-shoulder belt, and the lap wear it, attach it to the regular safety together so that the safety belt can portion should be worn as low as belt. See the instruction sheet that be removed from the guide. Store possible, below the rounding, comes with the extender. the guide in its storage pocket on throughout the pregnancy. the side of the seatback. The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check to protect the mother. When a safety Now and then, check that the safety Safety Belt Use During belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, Pregnancy that the fetus will not be hurt in a buckles, latch plates, retractors, and crash. For pregnant women, as for Safety belts work for everyone, anchorages are all working properly. anyone, the key to making safety including pregnant women. Like all Look for any other loose or belts effective is wearing them occupants, they are more likely to damaged safety belt system parts properly. be seriously injured if they do not that might keep a safety belt system wear safety belts. from doing its job. See your dealer Safety Belt Extender to have it repaired. Torn or frayed If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten safety belts may not protect you in a around you, you should use it. crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or But if a safety belt is not long frayed, get a new one right away. enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to Make sure the safety belt reminder order it, take the heaviest coat you light is working. See Safety Belt will wear, so the extender will be Reminders on page 5-16. long enough for you. To help avoid Keep safety belts clean and dry. personal injury, do not let someone See Safety Belt Care on page 3-21. else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. The extender has been designed for adults. Never Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (21,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Safety Belt Care New parts and repairs may be Warning (Continued) necessary even if the safety belt Keep belts clean and dry. system was not being used at the crash. To help make sure the time of the crash. { Warning safety belt systems are working properly after a crash, have them Have the safety belt pretensioners Do not bleach or dye safety belts. inspected and any necessary checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the airbag readiness light It may severely weaken them. In replacements made as soon as stays on after you start the vehicle a crash, they might not be able to possible. or while you are driving. See Airbag provide adequate protection. Readiness Light on page 5-17. Clean safety belts only with mild After a minor crash, replacement of soap and lukewarm water. safety belts may not be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that Replacing Safety Belt were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. System Parts after a See your dealer to have the safety Crash belt assemblies inspected or replaced. { Warning
A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (22,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Airbag System . A roof-rail airbag for the front the risk of injury from the force of an outboard passenger and the inflating bag, all airbags must inflate The vehicle has the following passenger seated directly very quickly to do their job. airbags: behind the front outboard passenger. Here are the most important things . A frontal airbag for the driver. to know about the airbag system: All vehicle airbags have the word . A frontal airbag for the front AIRBAG on the trim or on a label { Warning outboard passenger. near the deployment opening. . A knee airbag for the driver. For frontal airbags, the word You can be severely injured or . A knee airbag for the front AIRBAG is on the center of the killed in a crash if you are not outboard passenger. steering wheel for the driver and on wearing your safety belt, even the instrument panel for the front . A seat-mounted side impact with airbags. Airbags are outboard passenger. airbag for the driver. designed to work with safety For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG belts, not replace them. Also, . A seat-mounted side impact is on the lower part of the airbags are not designed to inflate airbag for the front outboard instrument panel. in every crash. In some crashes passenger. safety belts are the only restraint. For seat-mounted side impact . Seat-mounted side impact See When Should an Airbag airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the airbags for the second row side of the seatback closest to Inflate? on page 3-25. outboard passengers. the door. Wearing your safety belt during a . A roof-rail airbag for the driver For roof-rail airbags, the word crash helps reduce the chance of and the passenger seated AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim. hitting things inside the vehicle or directly behind the driver. being ejected from it. Airbags are Airbags are designed to supplement “supplemental restraints” to the the protection provided by safety safety belts. Everyone in the belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (23,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
vehicle should wear a safety belt Occupants should not lean on or properly, whether or not there is sleep against the door or side an airbag for that person. windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags There is an airbag readiness light and/or roof-rail airbags. on the instrument cluster, which { Warning shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical Because airbags inflate with great { Warning system for malfunctions. The light force and faster than the blink of tells you if there is an electrical an eye, anyone who is up Children who are up against, problem. See Airbag Readiness against, or very close to any or very close to, any airbag when Light on page 5-17 for more airbag when it inflates can be it inflates can be seriously injured information. seriously injured or killed. Do not or killed. Always secure children sit unnecessarily close to any properly in the vehicle. To read airbag, as you would be if sitting how, see Older Children on on the edge of the seat or leaning page 3-35 or Infants and Young forward. Safety belts help keep Children on page 3-37. you in position before and during a crash. Always wear a safety belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (24,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Where Are the Airbags?
The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger steering column. The front outboard Side Similar passenger knee airbag is below the The driver frontal airbag is in the glove box. The seat-mounted side impact center of the steering wheel. airbags for the driver and front outboard passenger are in the side The front outboard passenger of the seatbacks closest to the door. frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The roof-rail airbags for the driver, front outboard passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (25,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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When Should an Airbag Warning (Continued) Inflate? or even death. The path of an This vehicle is equipped with inflating airbag must be kept airbags. See Airbag System on clear. Do not put anything page 3-22. Airbags are designed to between an occupant and an inflate if the impact exceeds the airbag, and do not attach or put specific airbag system's deployment anything on the steering wheel threshold. Deployment thresholds hub or on or near any other are used to predict how severe a airbag covering. crash is likely to be in time for the Do not use seat accessories that airbags to inflate and help restrain Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, block the inflation path of a the occupants. The vehicle has electronic sensors that help the Passenger Side Similar seat-mounted side impact airbag. airbag system determine the The second row seat-mounted side Never secure anything to the roof severity of the impact. Deployment impact airbags are in the sides of of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags thresholds can vary with specific the rear seatback closest to by routing a rope or tie‐down vehicle design. the door. through any door or window Frontal airbags are designed to opening. If you do, the path of an inflate in moderate to severe frontal { Warning inflating roof-rail airbag will be or near frontal crashes to help blocked. reduce the potential for severe If something is between an injuries, mainly to the driver's or occupant and an airbag, the front outboard passenger's head airbag might not inflate properly and chest. or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury Whether the frontal airbags will or should inflate is not based primarily (Continued) on how fast the vehicle is traveling. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (26,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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It depends on what is hit, the The vehicle also has a seat position rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags direction of the impact, and how sensor that enables the sensing will inflate when either side of the quickly the vehicle slows down. system to monitor the position of the vehicle is struck, if the sensing Frontal airbags may inflate at front outboard passenger seat. The system predicts that the vehicle is different crash speeds depending on passenger seat position sensor and about to roll over on its side, or in a whether the vehicle hits an object the passenger safety belt buckle severe frontal impact. straight on or at an angle, and provide information that is used to In any particular crash, no one can whether the object is fixed or determine if the passenger knee say whether an airbag should have moving, rigid or deformable, narrow airbag should inflate. inflated simply because of the or wide. Seat-mounted side impact airbags vehicle damage or repair costs. Frontal airbags are not intended to are designed to inflate in moderate inflate during vehicle rollovers, in to severe side crashes depending What Makes an Airbag rear impacts, or in many side on the location of the impact. Inflate? impacts. Seat-mounted side impact airbags are not designed to inflate in frontal In a deployment event, the sensing In addition, the vehicle has impacts, near frontal impacts, system sends an electrical signal advanced technology frontal rollovers, or rear impacts. triggering a release of gas from the airbags. Advanced technology A seat-mounted side impact airbag inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the frontal airbags adjust the restraint is designed to inflate on the side of airbag causing the bag to break out according to crash severity. the vehicle that is struck. of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of Knee airbags are designed to inflate Roof-rail airbags are designed to the airbag module. in moderate to severe frontal or inflate in moderate to severe side near frontal impacts. Knee airbags crashes depending on the location For airbag locations, see Where Are are not designed to inflate during of the impact. In addition, these the Airbags? on page 3-24. vehicle rollovers, in rear impacts, roof-rail airbags are designed to or in many side impacts. inflate during a rollover or in a severe frontal impact. Roof-rail airbags are not designed to inflate in Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (27,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many be some smoke and dust coming types of collisions, primarily from the vents in the deflated Restrain? because the occupant's motion is airbags. Airbag inflation does not In moderate to severe frontal or not toward those airbags. See When prevent the driver from seeing out of near frontal collisions, even belted Should an Airbag Inflate? on the windshield or being able to steer occupants can contact the steering page 3-25. the vehicle, nor does it prevent wheel or the instrument panel. In Airbags should never be regarded people from leaving the vehicle. moderate to severe side collisions, as anything more than a supplement even belted occupants can contact to safety belts. { Warning the inside of the vehicle. Airbags supplement the protection What Will You See after When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the air. This dust provided by safety belts by an Airbag Inflates? distributing the force of the impact could cause breathing problems more evenly over the After the frontal airbags and for people with a history of occupant's body. seat-mounted side impact airbags asthma or other breathing trouble. inflate, they quickly deflate, so To avoid this, everyone in the Rollover capable roof-rail airbags quickly that some people may not vehicle should get out as soon as are designed to help contain the even realize an airbag inflated. it is safe to do so. If you have head and chest of occupants in the Roof-rail airbags may still be at least outboard seating positions in the breathing problems but cannot partially inflated for some time after first and second rows. The rollover get out of the vehicle after an they inflate. Some components of capable roof-rail airbags are airbag inflates, then get fresh air the airbag module may be hot for designed to help reduce the risk of by opening a window or a door. several minutes. For location of the full or partial ejection in rollover If you experience breathing airbags, see Where Are the events, although no system can problems following an airbag Airbags? on page 3-24. prevent all such ejections. deployment, you should seek The parts of the airbag that come medical attention. into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (28,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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The vehicle has a feature that may other parts. The service manual automatically unlock the doors, turn Warning (Continued) for the vehicle covers the need on the interior lamps and hazard to replace other parts. warning flashers, and shut off the concealed damage that could . The vehicle has a crash sensing fuel system after the airbags inflate. make it difficult to safely operate the vehicle. and diagnostic module which The feature may also activate, records information after a without airbag inflation, after an Use caution if you should attempt crash. See Vehicle Data event that exceeds a predetermined to restart the engine after a crash Recording and Privacy on threshold. You can lock the doors, has occurred. page 13-14 and Event Data and turn off the interior lamps, and Recorders on page 13-14. turn off the hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those In many crashes severe enough to . Let only qualified technicians features. inflate the airbag, windshields are work on the airbag systems. broken by vehicle deformation. Improper service can mean that { Warning Additional windshield breakage may an airbag system will not work also occur from the front outboard properly. See your dealer for A crash severe enough to inflate passenger airbag. service. the airbags may have also . Airbags are designed to inflate damaged important functions in only once. After an airbag Passenger Sensing the vehicle, such as the fuel inflates, you will need some new System system, brake and steering parts for the airbag system. The vehicle has a passenger systems, etc. Even if the vehicle If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there sensing system for the front appears to be drivable after a outboard passenger position. The moderate crash, there may be to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include passenger airbag status indicator (Continued) airbag modules and possibly will light on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (29,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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airbag, under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the { Warning passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child The passenger sensing system restraint can be seriously injured works with sensors that are part of or killed if the front outboard the front outboard passenger seat. passenger frontal airbag inflates. United States The sensors are designed to detect This is because the back of the the presence of a properly seated rear-facing child restraint would occupant and determine if the front be very close to the inflating outboard passenger frontal airbag airbag. A child in a forward-facing and knee airbag should be allowed to inflate or not. child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front According to accident statistics, outboard passenger frontal airbag Canada and Mexico children are safer when properly inflates and the passenger seat is secured in a rear seat in a correct in a forward position. The words ON and OFF or the child restraint for their weight symbol for on and off will be visible and size. Even if the passenger sensing during the system check. When the system has turned off the front Whenever possible, children aged system check is complete, either the outboard passenger airbag(s), no 12 and under should be secured in word ON or OFF, or the symbol for system is fail-safe. No one can a rear seating position. on and off will be visible. See guarantee that an airbag will not Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Never put a rear-facing child seat in inflate under some unusual on page 5-18. the front. This is because the risk to circumstance, even though the The passenger sensing system the rear-facing child is so great, airbag(s) are off. if the airbag inflates. turns off the front outboard (Continued) passenger frontal airbag and knee Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (30,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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. There is a critical problem with off the front outboard passenger Warning (Continued) the airbag system or the frontal airbag and knee airbag, passenger sensing system. depending upon the person’s Secure rear-facing child restraints When the passenger sensing seating posture and body build. in a rear seat, even if the system has turned off the front Everyone in the vehicle who has airbag(s) are off. If you secure a outboard passenger frontal airbag outgrown child restraints should forward-facing child restraint in and knee airbag, the off indicator wear a safety belt properly — the front outboard passenger will light and stay lit to remind you whether or not there is an airbag for seat, always move the seat as far that the airbags are off. See that person. back as it will go. It is better to Passenger Airbag Status Indicator secure the child restraint in a on page 5-18. { Warning rear seat. The passenger sensing system is If the airbag readiness light ever designed to turn on the front comes on and stays on, it means The passenger sensing system is outboard passenger frontal airbag designed to turn off the front and knee airbag anytime the system that something may be wrong outboard passenger airbag and senses that a person of adult size is with the airbag system. To help knee airbag if: sitting properly in the front outboard avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right . The front outboard passenger passenger seat. away. See Airbag Readiness seat is unoccupied. When the passenger sensing Light on page 5-17 for more system has allowed the airbags to . The system determines that an information, including important be enabled, the on indicator will light infant is present in a child safety information. restraint. and stay lit as a reminder that the airbags are active. . A front outboard passenger takes his/her weight off of the For some children, including seat for a period of time. children in child restraints, and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (31,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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If the On Indicator Is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Child Restraint restraint and restarting the Adult-Sized Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, The passenger sensing system is turn the vehicle off. Then slightly designed to turn off the front recline the vehicle seatback and outboard passenger frontal airbag adjust the seat cushion, and knee airbag if the system if adjustable, to make sure that determines that an infant is present the vehicle seatback is not in a child restraint. If a child restraint pushing the child restraint into has been installed and the on the seat cushion. indicator is lit: Also make sure the child 1. Turn the vehicle off. restraint is not trapped under the 2. Remove the child restraint from vehicle head restraint. If this the vehicle. happens, adjust the head restraint. See Head Restraints 3. Remove any additional items on page 3-2. from the seat such as blankets, If a person of adult size is sitting in cushions, seat covers, seat 6. Restart the vehicle. the front outboard passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be heaters, or seat massagers. The passenger sensing system because that person is not sitting 4. Reinstall the child restraint may or may not turn off the properly in the seat. Use the following the directions provided airbags for a child in a child following steps to allow the system by the child restraint restraint depending upon the to detect that person and enable the manufacturer and refer to child's size. It is better to secure front outboard passenger frontal Securing Child Restraints (Rear a child restraint in a rear seat. airbag and knee airbag: Seat) on page 3-49 or Securing Child Restraints (Front 1. Turn the vehicle off. Passenger Seat) on page 3-51. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (32,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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2. Remove any additional material operates. We recommend that you from the seat, such as blankets, Warning (Continued) not use seat covers or other cushions, seat covers, seat aftermarket equipment except when heaters, or seat massagers. serious injury or even death. An approved by GM for your specific Also, remove laptops, or other adult-sized occupant should not vehicle. See Adding Equipment to electronic devices. ride in the front outboard the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on passenger seat, if the passenger page 3-33 for more information 3. Place the seatback in the fully airbag off indicator is lit. upright position. about modifications that can affect how the system operates. 4. Have the person sit upright in Additional Factors Affecting the seat, centered on the seat A wet seat can affect the cushion, with legs comfortably System Operation performance of the passenger sensing system. Here is how: extended. Safety belts help keep the . 5. Restart the vehicle and have the passenger in position on the seat The passenger sensing system person remain in this position for during vehicle maneuvers and may turn off the passenger two to three minutes after the on braking, which helps the passenger frontal airbag and passenger indicator is lit. sensing system maintain the knee airbag when liquid is passenger airbag status. See soaked into the seat. If this “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” happens, the off indicator will be { Warning in the Index for additional lit, and the airbag readiness light on the instrument panel will also If the front outboard passenger information about the importance of proper restraint use. be lit. airbag is turned off for an adult-sized occupant, the airbag A thick layer of additional material, . Liquid pooled on the seat that will not be able to inflate and help such as a blanket or cushion, has not soaked in may make it protect that person in a crash, or aftermarket equipment such as more likely that the passenger resulting in an increased risk of seat covers, seat heaters, and seat sensing system will turn on the massagers can affect how well the passenger frontal airbag and (Continued) passenger sensing system passenger knee airbag while a Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (33,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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child restraint or child occupant is on the seat. If the passenger { Warning { Warning frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag are turned on, the Stowing of articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the on indicator will be lit. passenger seat or between the vehicle is turned off and the passenger seat cushion and battery is disconnected, an airbag If the passenger seat gets wet, dry seatback may interfere with the can still inflate during improper the seat immediately. If the airbag proper operation of the passenger service. You can be injured if you readiness light is lit, do not install a sensing system. are close to an airbag when it child restraint or allow anyone to inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. occupy the seat. See Airbag They are probably part of the Readiness Light on page 5-17 for Servicing the important safety information. airbag system. Be sure to follow Airbag-Equipped Vehicle proper service procedures, and The on indicator may be lit if an Airbags affect how the vehicle make sure the person performing object, such as a briefcase, work for you is qualified to do so. handbag, grocery bag, laptop, should be serviced. There are parts or other electronic device, is put on of the airbag system in several an unoccupied seat. If this is not places around the vehicle. Your Adding Equipment to the dealer and the service manual have desired, remove the object from Airbag-Equipped Vehicle the seat. information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. To Adding accessories that change the purchase a service manual, see vehicle's frame, bumper system, Service Publications Ordering height, front end, or side sheet Information on page 13-11. metal, may keep the airbag system from working properly. The operation of the airbag system can also be affected by changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (34,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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diagnostic module, steering wheel, could either prevent proper Airbag System Check instrument panel, any of the airbag deployment of the passenger modules, ceiling or pillar garnish airbag(s) or prevent the passenger The airbag system does not need trim, overhead console, front sensing system from properly regularly scheduled maintenance or sensors, side impact sensors, turning off the passenger airbag(s). replacement. Make sure the airbag or airbag wiring. See Passenger Sensing System on readiness light is working. See page 3-28. Airbag Readiness Light on Your dealer and the service manual page 5-17. have information about the location If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail of the airbag sensors, sensing and airbags, see Different Size Tires diagnostic module, and airbag and Wheels on page 10-59 for { Caution wiring. additional important information. If an airbag covering is damaged, In addition, the vehicle has a If you have to modify your vehicle opened, or broken, the airbag passenger sensing system for the because you have a disability and may not work properly. Do not front outboard passenger position, you have questions about whether open or break the airbag which includes sensors that are part the modifications will affect the coverings. If there are any of the passenger seat. The vehicle's airbag system, or if you opened or broken airbag passenger sensing system may not have questions about whether the coverings, have the airbag operate properly if the original seat airbag system will be affected if the covering and/or airbag module trim is replaced with non-GM vehicle is modified for any other replaced. For the location of the covers, upholstery, or trim; or with reason, call Customer Assistance. airbags, see Where Are the GM covers, upholstery, or trim See Customer Assistance Offices Airbags? on page 3-24. See your designed for a different vehicle. Any on page 13-3. dealer for service. object, such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort-enhancing pad or device, installed under or on top of the seat fabric, could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system. This Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (35,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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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 airbag on when you are driving, the airbag systems in the vehicle. system may not work properly. Have A damaged airbag system may the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on not work properly and may not page 5-17. 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 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (36,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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The manufacturer instructions that . Can proper safety belt fit be In a crash, children who are not come with the booster seat state the maintained for the length of the buckled up can strike other people weight and height limitations for that trip? If yes, continue. If no, who are buckled up, or can be booster. Use a booster seat with a return to the booster seat. thrown out of the vehicle. Older lap-shoulder belt until the child Q: What is the proper way to children need to use safety belts passes the fit test below: wear safety belts? properly. . Sit all the way back on the seat. A: An older child should wear a Do the knees bend at the seat lap-shoulder belt and get the { Warning edge? If yes, continue. If no, additional restraint a shoulder Never allow more than one child return to the booster seat. belt can provide. The shoulder to wear the same safety belt. The . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit safety belt cannot properly spread Does the shoulder belt rest on the impact forces. In a crash, they the shoulder? If yes, continue. snugly below the hips, just can be crushed together and If no, try using the rear safety touching the top of the thighs. seriously injured. A safety belt belt comfort guide, if available. This applies belt force to the must be used by only one person See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort child's pelvic bones in a crash. at a time. Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt It should never be worn over the on page 3-15. If a comfort guide abdomen, which could cause is not available, or if the severe or even fatal internal shoulder belt still does not rest injuries in a crash. on the shoulder, then return to Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort the booster seat. Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on . Does the lap belt fit low and page 3-15. snug on the hips, touching the According to accident statistics, thighs? If yes, continue. If no, children are safer when properly return to the booster seat. restrained in a rear seating position. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (37,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the injuries. The shoulder belt should distance traveled nor the age and go over the shoulder and across size of the traveler changes the the chest. need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be { Warning restrained while in a vehicle.
Never allow a child to wear the { Warning safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be Children can be seriously injured seriously injured by not wearing or strangled if a shoulder belt is the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a wrapped around their neck. The crash, the child would not be shoulder belt can tighten but restrained by the shoulder belt. cannot be loosened if it is locked. The child could move too far The shoulder belt locks when it is forward increasing the chance of pulled all the way out of the head and neck injury. The child retractor. It unlocks when the might also slide under the lap shoulder belt is allowed to go all (Continued) (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (38,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Warning (Continued) { Warning
the way back into the retractor, Never hold an infant or a child but it cannot do this if it is while riding in a vehicle. Due to wrapped around a child’s neck. crash forces, an infant or a child If the shoulder belt is locked and will become so heavy it is not tightened around a child’s neck, possible to hold it during a crash. the only way to loosen the belt is For example, in a crash at only to cut it. 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) Never leave children unattended infant will suddenly become a in a vehicle and never allow 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's children to play with the safety arms. An infant should be belts. secured in an appropriate { Warning restraint. Children who are up against, Every time infants and young or very close to, any airbag when children ride in vehicles, they should it inflates can be seriously injured have the protection provided by or killed. Never put a rear-facing appropriate child restraints. Neither child restraint in the front the vehicle's safety belt system nor outboard seat. Secure a its airbag system is designed rear-facing child restraint in a rear for them. seat. It is also better to secure a Children who are not restrained forward-facing child restraint in a properly can strike other people, rear seat. If you must secure a or can be thrown out of the vehicle. forward-facing child restraint in (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (39,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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weight, height, and age but also Warning (Continued) whether or not the restraint will { Warning be compatible with the motor the front outboard seat, always vehicle in which it will be used. To reduce the risk of neck and move the front passenger seat as head injury during a crash, infants far back as it will go. For most basic types of child need complete support. In a restraints, there are many crash, if an infant is in a different models available. When rear-facing child restraint, the purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in crash forces can be distributed a motor vehicle. If it is, the across the strongest part of an restraint will have a label saying infant's body, the back and that it meets federal motor shoulders. Infants should always vehicle safety standards. be secured in rear-facing child restraints. The restraint manufacturer instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular { Warning child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints A young child's hip bones are still available for children with Q: What are the different types of so small that the vehicle's regular special needs. add-on child restraints? safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. A: Add-on child restraints, which Instead, it may settle up around are purchased by the vehicle the child's abdomen. In a crash, owner, are available in four basic the belt would apply force on a types. Selection of a particular body area that is unprotected by restraint should take into consideration not only the child's (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (40,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Child Restraint Systems Warning (Continued)
any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints.
Forward-Facing Child Seat Rear-Facing Infant Seat A forward-facing child seat provides restraint for the child's body with the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness. restraint with the seating 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 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (41,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a Restraint in the Vehicle crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. { Warning When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child may be on the restraint itself or in a restraint is not properly secured in booklet, or both, and to this manual. the vehicle. Secure the child The child restraint instructions are restraint properly in the vehicle important, so if they are not using the vehicle safety belt or available, obtain a replacement LATCH system, following the copy from the manufacturer. Booster Seats instructions that came with that Keep in mind that an unsecured A booster seat is a child restraint child restraint and the instructions child restraint can move around in a designed to improve the fit of the in this manual. collision or sudden stop and injure vehicle's safety belt system. people in the vehicle. Be sure to A booster seat can also help a child To help reduce the chance of injury, properly secure any child restraint in to see out the window. the child restraint must be secured the vehicle — even when no child is in the vehicle. Child restraint in it. systems must be secured in vehicle In some areas of the United States seats by lap belts or the lap belt and Canada, Certified Child portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by Passenger Safety Technicians the LATCH system. See Lower (CPSTs) are available to inspect Anchors and Tethers for Children and demonstrate how to correctly (LATCH System) on page 3-43. use and install child restraints. In the U.S., refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (42,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children aged locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in Warning (Continued) inspection station. For CPST a rear seating position. availability in Canada, check with system is fail-safe. No one can Never put a rear-facing child seat in guarantee that an airbag will not Transport Canada or the Provincial the front. This is because the risk to Ministry of Transportation office. deploy under some unusual the rear-facing child is so great if the circumstance, even though it is Securing the Child Within the airbag deploys. turned off. Child Restraint { Warning Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag { Warning A child in a rear-facing child is off. If you secure a A child can be seriously injured or restraint can be seriously injured forward-facing child restraint in killed in a crash if the child is not or killed if the front passenger the front seat, always move the properly secured in the child airbag inflates. This is because front passenger seat as far back restraint. Secure the child the back of the rear-facing child as it will go. It is better to secure properly following the instructions restraint would be very close to the child restraint in a rear seat. that came with that child restraint. the inflating airbag. A child in a See Passenger Sensing System forward-facing child restraint can on page 3-28 for additional be seriously injured or killed if the information. Where to Put the front passenger airbag inflates Restraint and the passenger seat is in a forward position. When securing a child restraint in a According to accident statistics, rear seating position, study the children and infants are safer when Even if the passenger sensing instructions that came with the child properly restrained in a child system has turned off the front restraint to make sure it is restraint system or infant restraint passenger frontal airbag, no compatible with this vehicle. system secured in a rear seating (Continued) position. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (43,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Child restraints and booster seats Lower Anchors and recommends that the booster seat vary considerably in size, and some be secured with the LATCH system, may fit in certain seating positions Tethers for Children this can be done as long as the better than others. Always make (LATCH System) booster seat can be positioned sure the child restraint is properly The LATCH system secures a child properly and there is no interference secured. restraint during driving or in a crash. with the proper positioning of the Depending on where you place the LATCH attachments on the child lap-shoulder belt on the child. child restraint and the size of the restraint are used to attach the child Make sure to follow the instructions child restraint, you may not be able restraint to the anchors in the that came with the child restraint, to access adjacent safety belt vehicle. The LATCH system is and also the instructions in this assemblies or LATCH anchors for designed to make installation of a manual. child restraint easier. additional passengers or child When installing a child restraint with restraints. Adjacent seating In order to use the LATCH system in a top tether, you must also use positions should not be used if the your vehicle, you need a child either the lower anchors or the child restraint prevents access to or restraint that has LATCH safety belts to properly secure the interferes with the routing of the attachments. LATCH-compatible child restraint. A child restraint must safety belt. rear-facing and forward-facing child never be installed using only the top Wherever a child restraint is seats can be properly installed tether and anchor. using either the LATCH anchors or installed, be sure to secure the child The LATCH anchorage system can the vehicle s safety belts. Do not restraint properly. ’ be used until the combined weight use both the safety belts and the Keep in mind that an unsecured of the child plus the child restraint is LATCH anchorage system to secure child restraint can move around in a 29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt a rear-facing or forward-facing collision or sudden stop and injure alone instead of the LATCH child seat. people in the vehicle. Be sure to anchorage system once the properly secure any child restraint in Booster seats use the vehicle’s combined weight is more than the vehicle — even when no child is safety belts to secure the child in 29.5 kg (65 lbs). in it. the booster seat. If the manufacturer Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (44,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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The following explains how to attach Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a a child restraint with these single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). attachments in the vehicle. Either will have a single Not all vehicle seating positions or attachment (2) to secure the top child restraints have lower anchors tether to the anchor. and attachments or top tether Some child restraints with top anchors and attachments. tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being Lower Anchors attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the instructions for your child the child restraint to the vehicle. restraint. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (2) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of Lower anchors (1) are metal bars the child restraint during driving or in built into the vehicle. There are two a crash. lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (2). Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (45,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Lower Anchor and Top Tether To assist in locating the lower The outboard lower anchors are Anchor Locations anchors, each seating position with behind the vertical openings in the lower anchors has two labels, near seat trim. the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.
To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is on the cover. Rear Seat I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating The top tether anchors are behind positions with top tether anchors. the rear seat, on the filler panel. H (Lower Anchor): Seating Open the covers to access the positions with two lower anchors. anchors. Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (46,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether Warning (Continued) { Warning must be attached. anchors, or use the vehicle safety Children can be seriously injured According to accident statistics, belts to secure the restraint, or strangled if a shoulder belt is children and infants are safer when following the instructions that wrapped around their neck. The properly restrained in a child came with the child restraint and shoulder belt can tighten but restraint system or infant restraint the instructions in this manual. cannot be loosened if it is locked. system secured in a rear seating The shoulder belt locks when it is position. See Where to Put the pulled all the way out of the Restraint on page 3-42 for retractor. It unlocks when the additional information. { Warning shoulder belt is allowed to go all Securing a Child Restraint Do not attach more than one child the way back into the retractor, Designed for the LATCH restraint to a single anchor. but it cannot do this if it is System Attaching more than one child wrapped around a child’s neck. restraint to a single anchor could If the shoulder belt is locked and { Warning cause the anchor or attachment tightened around a child’s neck, to come loose or even break the only way to loosen the belt is If a LATCH-type child restraint is during a crash. A child or others to cut it. not attached to anchors or with could be injured. To reduce the Buckle any unused safety belts the safety belt, the child restraint risk of serious or fatal injuries behind the child restraint so will not be able to protect the child during a crash, attach only one children cannot reach them. Pull correctly. In a crash, the child child restraint per anchor. the shoulder belt all the way out could be seriously injured or of the retractor to set the lock, killed. Install a LATCH-type child and tighten the belt behind the restraint properly using the child restraint after the child (Continued) restraint has been installed. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (47,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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secure the restraints. Some 2. If the child restraint manufacturer { Caution restraints also use another vehicle recommends that the top tether anchor to secure a top tether. be attached, attach and tighten Do not let the LATCH 1. Attach and tighten the lower the top tether to the top tether attachments rub against the anchor, if equipped. Refer to the vehicle’s safety belts. This may attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint child restraint instructions and damage these parts. If necessary, the following steps: move buckled safety belts to does not have lower avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments or the desired 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. seating position does not have attachments. 2.2. Open the top tether anchor lower anchors, secure the child cover to expose the anchor. Do not fold the empty rear seat restraint with the top tether and with a safety belt buckled. This the safety belts. Refer to your 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten could damage the safety belt or child restraint manufacturer the top tether according to the seat. Unbuckle and return the instructions and the instructions your child restraint safety belt to its stowed position, in this manual. instructions and the following instructions: before folding the seat. 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating If you need to secure more than one position. child restraint in the rear seat, see 1.2. Put the child restraint on Where to Put the Restraint on the seat. page 3-42. 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower This system is designed to make attachments on the child the installation of child restraints restraint to the lower easier. When using lower anchors, anchors. do not use the vehicle's safety belts. Instead, use the vehicle's anchors and child restraint attachments to Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (48,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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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.
If the position you are using If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you or head restraint and you are using a single tether, are using a dual tether, raise the headrest or head raise the headrest or head restraint and route the restraint and route the tether under the headrest or tether under the headrest or If the position you are using head restraint and in head restraint and around does not have a headrest between the headrest or the headrest or head or head restraint and you head restraint posts. restraint posts. are using a dual tether, 3. Before placing a child in the route the tether over the child restraint, make sure it is seatback. securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. There should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement for proper installation. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (49,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be When securing a child restraint in a attached. { Warning rear seating position, study the If the child restraint or vehicle seat instructions that came with the child A crash can damage the LATCH position does not have the LATCH restraint to make sure it is system, you will be using the safety system in the vehicle. A damaged compatible with this vehicle. LATCH system may not properly belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the secure the child restraint, If the child restraint has the LATCH instructions that came with the child resulting in serious injury or even system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH restraint. Secure the child in the death in a crash. To help make System) on page 3-43 for how and child restraint when and as the sure the LATCH system is where to install the child restraint instructions say. working properly after a crash, using LATCH. If a child restraint is see your dealer to have the If more than one child restraint secured in the vehicle using a needs to be installed in the rear system inspected and any safety belt and it uses a top tether, necessary replacements made as seat, be sure to read Where to Put see Lower Anchors and Tethers for the Restraint on page 3-42. soon as possible. Children (LATCH System) on page 3-43 for top tether anchor 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. If the vehicle has the LATCH system locations. and it was being used during a Do not secure a child seat in a 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run crash, new LATCH system parts position without a top tether anchor the lap and shoulder portions of may be needed. if a national or local law requires the vehicle safety belt through or around the restraint. The child New parts and repairs may be that the top tether be anchored, or if restraint instructions will show necessary even if the LATCH the instructions that come with the you how. system was not being used at the child restraint say that the top strap time of the crash. must be anchored. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (50,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. If the latch out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the plate will not go fully into the lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to buckle, check if the correct set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the belt, buckle is being used. not pulled out of the retractor. and feed the shoulder belt back Position the release button on into the retractor. When installing the buckle so that the safety belt a forward-facing child restraint, it could be quickly unbuckled if may be helpful to use your knee necessary. to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (51,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint { Warning manufacturer's instructions (Front Passenger Seat) regarding the use of the top This vehicle has airbags. A rear A child in a rear-facing child tether. See Lower Anchors and seat is a safer place to secure a restraint can be seriously injured Tethers for Children (LATCH forward-facing child restraint. See or killed if the front outboard System) on page 3-43 for more Where to Put the Restraint on passenger frontal airbag inflates. information. page 3-42. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would 7. Before placing a child in the In addition, the vehicle has a be very close to the inflating child restraint, make sure it is passenger sensing system which is airbag. A child in a forward-facing securely held in place. To check, designed to turn off the front child restraint can be seriously grasp the child restraint at the outboard passenger frontal airbag safety belt path and attempt to and knee airbag under certain injured or killed if the front move it side to side and back conditions. See Passenger Sensing outboard passenger frontal airbag and forth. When the child System on page 3-28 and inflates and the passenger seat is restraint is properly installed, Passenger Airbag Status Indicator in a forward position. there should be no more than on page 5-18. Even if the passenger sensing 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. Never put a rear-facing child seat in system has turned off the front To remove the child restraint, the front. This is because the risk to outboard passenger airbag(s), no unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and the rear-facing child is so great, system is fail-safe. No one can let it return to the stowed position. if the airbag deploys. guarantee that an airbag will not If the top tether is attached to a top inflate under some unusual tether anchor, disconnect it. circumstance, even though the airbag(s) are off. (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (52,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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the instructions that come with the 2. Put the child restraint on Warning (Continued) child restraint say that the top strap the seat. must be anchored. Secure rear-facing child restraints 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run in a rear seat, even if the In Canada, the law requires that the lap and shoulder portions of airbag(s) are off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraints have the vehicle's safety belt through forward-facing child restraint in a top tether, and that the tether be or around the restraint. The child the front outboard passenger attached. restraint instructions will show seat, always move the seat as far When using the lap-shoulder belt to you how. back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in this secure the child restraint in a position, follow the instructions that rear seat. came with the child restraint and the following instructions: See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-28 for additional 1. Move the seat rearward as far information. back as it will go and raise the seat upward as far up as it will go, before securing the If the child restraint uses a top forward-facing child restraint. tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH When the passenger sensing System) on page 3-43 for top tether system has turned off the front anchor locations. outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag, the off Tilt the latch plate to adjust the Do not secure a child seat in a indicator on the passenger belt if needed. position without a top tether anchor airbag status indicator should if a national or local law requires light and stay lit when you start that the top tether be anchored, or if the vehicle. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-18. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (53,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the Position the release button on lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to the buckle so that the safety belt set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the belt, could be quickly unbuckled if not pulled out of the retractor. and feed the shoulder belt back necessary. into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (54,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint” under Passenger Sensing System on page 3-28. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Storage 4-1
Storage Storage Instrument Panel Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 { Warning Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1 Glove Box ...... 4-2 Do not store heavy or sharp Cupholders ...... 4-2 objects in storage compartments. Armrest Storage ...... 4-2 In a crash, these objects may Center Console Storage ...... 4-3 cause the cover to open and could result in injury. Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie-Downs ...... 4-3 Convenience Net ...... 4-4
Touch the bottom of the climate control system panel until the door automatically starts to open. The storage area may contain a USB port, SD card reader, and auxiliary jack. See the infotainment manual. Keep the storage area door closed while driving. Touch the bottom of the climate control system again until the door automatically starts to close. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Glove Box Cupholders Power Retractable Cover Anti-Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the power cover when it is active, the cover will stop at the obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset position. The cover will return to normal operation after the obstruction is removed. Armrest Storage
To open, press the button. Close the Cupholders in the front center glove box manually. console have a power retractable cover. Push the handle forward to express open. Pull the handle rearward to express close. The power cover will operate when the vehicle door is opened and in ACC, RUN, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) mode. The cover can be opened or closed manually by pushing or pulling the handle. See Pull the armrest down to access the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) rear seat storage area and on page 9-19. cupholders. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Press the latch to open the Additional Storage storage area. Features Center Console Storage Cargo Tie-Downs
If equipped, press the top of the door to open the storage area on the rear of the center console. If equipped, there is a power outlet inside. Press the button to access the storage area in front of the armrest The cargo tie-downs can be used to cover. secure small loads inside the trunk. Press the button on the driver side of the cover to access the storage area under the armrest. There are two USB ports, an SD card reader, a power outlet, and an input jack inside. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Convenience Net If equipped, the convenience net is in the rear. Put small loads behind the net. It can also be positioned into an envelope style to hold smaller items. The net is not for heavier loads. Store items as far forward as you can. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Passenger Airbag Status Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-28 Instruments and Indicator ...... 5-18 Cruise Control Light ...... 5-28 Controls Charging System Light ...... 5-19 Door Ajar Light ...... 5-29 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...... 5-19 Information Displays Driver Information Controls Brake System Warning Light ...... 5-22 Center (DIC) ...... 5-29 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . 5-32 Steering Wheel Controls ...... 5-3 Parking Brake Light ...... 5-22 Heated Steering Wheel ...... 5-3 Service Electric Parking Brake Vehicle Messages Horn ...... 5-3 Light ...... 5-23 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-36 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Battery Voltage and Charging Compass ...... 5-5 Warning Light ...... 5-23 Messages ...... 5-36 Clock ...... 5-5 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Brake System Messages . . . . 5-36 Power Outlets ...... 5-6 Light ...... 5-24 Compass Messages ...... 5-37 Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 5-24 Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-37 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Traction Off Light ...... 5-24 ® Door Ajar Messages ...... 5-38 Indicators StabiliTrak OFF Light ...... 5-25 Engine Cooling System Warning Lights, Gauges, and Traction Control System ® Messages ...... 5-38 Indicators ...... 5-9 (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . 5-25 Engine Oil Messages ...... 5-39 Instrument Cluster ...... 5-10 Engine Coolant Temperature Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-39 Speedometer ...... 5-14 Warning Light ...... 5-25 Fuel System Messages ...... 5-39 Odometer ...... 5-14 Tire Pressure Light ...... 5-26 Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-39 Trip Odometer ...... 5-14 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-26 Lamp Messages ...... 5-40 Tachometer ...... 5-14 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-27 Object Detection System Fuel Gauge ...... 5-14 Security Light ...... 5-27 Messages ...... 5-41 Engine Coolant Temperature High-Beam On Light ...... 5-27 Ride Control System Gauge ...... 5-16 Adaptive Forward Lighting Messages ...... 5-43 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-16 (AFL) Light ...... 5-28 Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-44 Airbag Readiness Light ...... 5-17 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Safety Belt Messages ...... 5-44 Controls Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel Security Messages ...... 5-45 Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-45 Starting the Vehicle Steering Wheel Messages ...... 5-45 Adjustment Tire Messages ...... 5-46 Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-46 Vehicle Reminder Messages ...... 5-47 Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-47 Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-47 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-47 Universal Remote System If equipped, the control is on the left Universal Remote System . . . 5-55 side of the steering column. Universal Remote System . Programming ...... 5-55 Push the control up or down to Universal Remote System tilt the steering wheel up To adjust the steering wheel: Operation ...... 5-58 or down. 1. Pull the lever down. . Push the control forward or 2. Move the steering wheel up rearward to move the steering or down. wheel toward the front or rear of the vehicle. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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To set the power tilt wheel memory The steering wheel takes about position, see Memory Seats on three minutes to be fully heated. page 3-6. Horn Steering Wheel Controls Press a on the steering wheel pad The infotainment system can be to sound the horn. operated by using the steering INT (Intermittent Wipes): Move wheel controls. See "Steering Windshield Wiper/Washer Wheel Controls" in the infotainment the lever up to INT for intermittent manual. wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down Heated Steering Wheel for less frequent wipes. If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds while driving, the exterior lamps come on automatically if the exterior lamp With the ignition in ACC/ control is in AUTO. See ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, “Wiper-Activated Headlamps” later move the windshield wiper lever to in this section. select the wiper speed. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. HI: Use for fast wipes. 1X (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly LO: Use for slow wipes. move the wiper lever down. For ( (Heated Steering Wheel, If several wipes, hold the wiper Equipped): Press to turn the lever down. heated steering wheel on or off. A light next to the button displays when the feature is turned on. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Clear snow and ice from the wiper If the ignition is put in OFF while the blades and windshield before using wipers are performing wipes due to them. If frozen to the windshield, windshield washing or Rainsense carefully loosen or thaw them. wipes, the wipers continue to run Damaged blades should be until they reach the base of the replaced. See Wiper Blade windshield. Replacement on page 10-28. Rainsense . Turn the band up for more Heavy snow or ice can overload the sensitivity to moisture. If equipped with Rainsense, a wiper motor. See Electrical System . Turn the band down for less Overload on page 10-31. sensor near the top center of the windshield detects the amount of sensitivity to moisture. Wiper Parking water on the windshield and . Move the windshield wiper lever When using intermittent or controls the frequency of the out of the INT position to Rainsense™ wipes, the wipers windshield wiper. deactivate Rainsense. pause briefly on the windshield. Keep this area of the windshield This feature can be changed. See If the wiper lever is moved to OFF clear of debris to allow for best “Comfort and Convenience” under or if Rainsense and additional wipes system performance. Vehicle Personalization on are not required, the wipers may INT (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity page 5-47. move to the base of the windshield. Control): Move the windshield Wiper Arm Assembly Protection If the ignition is put in OFF while the x wiper lever to INT. Turn the INT If equipped with wiper arm assembly wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they band on the wiper lever to adjust the will immediately stop. protection, when using an automatic sensitivity. car wash, move the windshield If the windshield wiper lever is then wiper lever to OFF. This disables moved to OFF before the driver the automatic Rainsense windshield door is opened or within 10 minutes, wipers. the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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With Rainsense, if the transmission from the Global Positioning is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle { Warning System (GPS) antenna, speed is very slow, the wipers will StabiliTrak®, and vehicle speed automatically stop at the base of the In freezing weather, do not use information. windshield. the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer The compass system is designed to The wiper operations return to fluid can form ice on the operate for a certain number of normal when the transmission is no windshield, blocking your vision. miles or degrees of turn before longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle needing a signal from the GPS speed has increased. satellites. When the compass Wiper-Activated Headlamps n L (Windshield Washer): Pull display shows CAL, drive the the windshield wiper lever toward This feature activates the vehicle for a short distance in an you to spray windshield washer fluid headlamps and parking lamps after open area where it can receive a and activate the wipers. The wipers the windshield wipers have been in GPS signal. The compass system will continue until the lever is use for about six seconds. For this will automatically determine when a released or the maximum wash time feature to work, the exterior lamp GPS signal is restored and provide is reached. When the windshield control must be in AUTO. a heading again. See Compass Messages on page 5-37 for the wiper lever is released, additional The wiper-activated headlamps wipes may occur depending on how messages that may be displayed for immediately turn off when the the compass. long the windshield washer had ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF, been activated. See Washer Fluid or the windshield wiper control is Clock on page 10-22 for information on turned off. filling the windshield washer fluid The infotainment system controls reservoir. Compass are used to access the time and date settings through the menu The vehicle may have a compass system. See “Home Page” in the display on the Driver Information infotainment manual for information Center (DIC). The compass receives about how to use the menu system. its heading and other information Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Setting the Clock Auto Set To set the clock display: Time When on, the time and date will 1. Press the SETTINGS screen automatically update. button and press Time and Date. To set the time: To set auto set: 2. Press Clock Display, then select 1. From the Home Page, press the Off or On. SETTINGS screen button, then 1. Press the SETTINGS screen press Time and Date. button, then press Time 3. Press [ Back to go back to the and Date. 2. Press Set Time, then press + or previous menu. − to increase or decrease hours 2. Press Set Time or Set Date. or minutes, and change AM 3. Press Auto Set, then select Power Outlets or PM. On-Cell Network or Off-Manual Accessory power outlets can be 3. Press 12-24Hr for a 12 or to manually set the time used to plug in electrical equipment, 24 hour clock. and date. such as a cell phone or MP3 player. 4. Press [ Back to go back to the 4. Press [ Back to go back to the The vehicle has three 12-volt previous menu. previous menu. accessory power outlets: . Inside the center console Date If auto timing is on, the time displayed on the clock may not storage in front of the armrest To set the date: update immediately when driving cover. 1. Press the SETTINGS screen into a new time zone. . Inside the storage area under button and press Time and Date. Clock Display the armrest cover. 2. Press Set Date and press + or − When on, the digital clock will . On the rear of the center to increase or decrease month, display on the infotainment screen. console, if equipped. day, or year. 3. Press [ Back to go back to the previous menu. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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These outlets are powered while the It is possible to replace the factory vehicle is in ON/RUN/START or power outlet with a cigar lighter { Caution ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or until receptacle, if desired. This requires the driver door is opened within the factory installed circuit breaker Hanging heavy equipment from 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. to be replaced with a standard the power outlet can cause minifuse by the dealer. A minifuse damage not covered by the Lift the cover to access the vehicle warranty. The power accessory power outlet. will not reset and will have to be replace if blown. outlets are designed for Certain electrical accessories may accessory power plugs only, such not be compatible with the { Caution as cell phone charge cords. accessory power outlet and could overload a vehicle circuit breaker or Failure to replace the circuit adapter fuse. If overloaded, the Power Outlet 110 Volt breaker with the minifuse could Alternating Current circuit breaker will reset after all overheat the cigar lighter and devices are disconnected or if damage the vehicle. If equipped, this power outlet is Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is inside the center console. It can be turned off and then back on. See used to plug in electrical equipment Retained Accessory Power (RAP) When adding electrical equipment, that uses a maximum limit of 150 on page 9-19. Wait one minute to be sure to follow the proper watts. allow the circuit breaker to reset installation instructions included with before reconnecting devices or the equipment. See Add-On turning RAP back on. If the problem Electrical Equipment on page 9-70. continues, the issue could be within your device. Try another known good device to make sure the circuit breaker is operating properly. If this does not resolve your problem, see your dealer. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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The indicator light does not come on . Other equipment requiring an when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or extremely stable power supply if the equipment is not fully seated such as: into the outlet. microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor If equipment is connected using lamps, etc. more than 150 watts or a system fault is detected, a protection circuit . Medical equipment. shuts off the power supply and the indicator light turns off. To reset the circuit, unplug the item and plug it back in or turn the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) off and An indicator light on the outlet turns then back on. See Retained on to show it is in use. The light Accessory Power (RAP) on comes on when the ignition is in page 9-19. The power restarts when ON/RUN, equipment requiring less equipment using 150 watts or less is than 150 watts is plugged into the plugged into the outlet and a system outlet, and no system fault is fault is not detected. detected. The power outlet is not designed for the following and may not work properly, if this equipment is plugged in: . Equipment with high initial peak wattage such as: compressor-driven refrigerators and electric power tools. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Warning Lights, When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while Gauges, and driving, or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem, Indicators check the section that explains what Warning lights and gauges can to do. Waiting to do repairs can be signal that something is wrong costly and even dangerous. before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Instrument Cluster
English Base Cluster Shown, Metric Similar Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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English Uplevel Balanced Cluster Shown, Metric Similar Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster There are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: Simple, Performance, Balanced, or Enhanced.
Performance Configuration Balanced Configuration The Performance configuration has The Balanced configuration has two interactive display zones: one in three interactive display zones: one the center of the speedometer and in the center of each of the gauges. one in the lower left of the cluster screen. Simple Configuration The Simple configuration has one interactive display zone in the center.
Enhanced Configuration The Enhanced configuration has three interactive display zones. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Use the five-way control on the right Cluster Application Displays or scroll through contacts. If there is side of the steering wheel to move an active call, mute the phone or The cluster can display information between the different display zones switch to handset operation. regarding Navigation, Audio, and and scroll through the different Phone. On the base cluster, a displays. Cluster Settings Menu speedometer can also be displayed To change the cluster configuration: in the center zone. To enter the cluster settings menu: 1. Use the five-way control on the 1. With the vehicle in P (Park), find Navigation (If Equipped) the Settings page in one of the right side of the steering wheel interactive display zones on the If there is no active route, a to find the Settings page in one cluster. compass will be displayed. If there of the interactive display zones is an active route, press SEL to end on the cluster. 2. Press SEL to enter the route guidance or turn the voice Settings menu. 2. Press SEL on the center of the prompts on or off. five-way control to enter the 3. Scroll down to highlight Display Audio Settings menu. Layout. Then press SEL to select it. While the Audio application page is Units: Press SEL while Units is displayed, press SEL to enter the highlighted to enter the Unit menu. 4. Each layout in the menu is Audio menu. In the Audio menu, Choose English or metric units by represented by a small preview search for music, select from pressing SEL while the desired item image of the display layout. favorites, or change the audio is highlighted. A checkmark will be Scroll up or down and highlight source displayed next to the selected item. the selection. Press SEL to select the desired cluster Phone Info Pages: Press SEL while Info configuration. Pages is highlighted to select the While the Phone application page is items to be displayed in the DIC info 5. Exit the Display Layout menu by displayed, press SEL to enter the displays. See Driver Information pressing S. Phone menu. In the Phone menu, Center (DIC) on page 5-29. if there is no active phone call, view recent calls, select from favorites, Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Display Layout: Press SEL while The trip odometer is accessed and Fuel Gauge Display Layout is highlighted to reset through the Driver Information change the configuration of the Center (DIC). See Driver uplevel cluster. See “Reconfigurable Information Center (DIC) on Instrument Cluster” earlier in this page 5-29. section. Open Source Software: Press Tachometer SEL while Open Source Software is The tachometer displays the engine highlighted to display open source speed in revolutions per software information. minute (rpm).
Speedometer { Caution The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers If the engine is operated with the Base Level per hour (km/h) or miles per rpm’s in the warning area at the hour (mph). high end of the tachometer, the vehicle could be damaged, and Odometer the damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not The odometer shows how far the operate the engine with the rpm’s vehicle has been driven, in either in the warning area. kilometers or miles. Trip Odometer The trip odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than Uplevel Balanced Configuration, Uplevel Simple and Enhanced half the tank's capacity to fill Performance Similar Configurations the tank. When the ignition is on, the fuel . The gauge moves a little while gauge indicates about how much turning a corner or speeding up. fuel is left in the tank. . The gauge takes a few seconds There is an arrow near the fuel to stabilize after the ignition is gauge pointing to the side of the turned on, and goes back to vehicle the fuel door is on. empty when the ignition is When the indicator nears empty, the turned off. low fuel light comes on. There still is a little fuel left, but the vehicle should be refueled soon. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Engine Coolant This gauge measures the Temperature Gauge temperature of the vehicle's engine. While driving under normal operating conditions, if the needle moves into the red area, the engine is too hot. Pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible. Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder English Base Level Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument Metric Base Level cluster.
When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come Uplevel Balanced Configuration on to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (17,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle continues several times if module. For more information on the This cycle may continue several the passenger remains or becomes airbag system, see Airbag System times if the driver remains or unbuckled while the vehicle is on page 3-22. becomes unbuckled while the moving. vehicle is moving. If the passenger safety belt is If the driver safety belt is buckled, buckled, neither the chime nor the neither the light nor the chime light comes on. comes on. The front passenger safety belt Passenger Safety Belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat Reminder Light The airbag readiness light comes on such as a briefcase, handbag, for several seconds when the There is a passenger safety belt grocery bag, laptop, or other vehicle is started. If the light does reminder light near the passenger electronic device. To turn off the not come on then, have it fixed airbag status indicator. See reminder light and/or chime, remove immediately. Passenger Sensing System on the object from the seat or buckle page 3-28. the safety belt. { Warning
Airbag Readiness Light If the airbag readiness light stays This light shows if there is an on after the vehicle is started or electrical problem with the airbag comes on while driving, it means system. The system check includes the airbag system might not be the airbag sensor(s), passenger working properly. The airbags in sensing system, the pretensioners, When the vehicle is started, this the vehicle might not inflate in a the airbag modules, the wiring, and light flashes and a chime may come crash, or they could even inflate the crash sensing and diagnostic on to remind passengers to fasten (Continued) their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (18,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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If the word ON or the on symbol is Warning (Continued) lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front without a crash. To help avoid outboard passenger frontal airbag injury, have the vehicle serviced and knee airbag are allowed to right away. inflate. United States If the word OFF or the off symbol is If there is a problem with the airbag lit on the airbag status indicator, it system, a Driver Information Center means that the passenger sensing (DIC) message may also come on. system has turned off the front See Airbag System Messages on outboard passenger frontal airbag page 5-44. and knee airbag. Passenger Airbag Status If, after several seconds, both status Canada and Mexico indicator lights remain on, or if there Indicator are no lights at all, there may be a When the vehicle is started, the problem with the lights or the The vehicle has a passenger passenger airbag status indicator sensing system. See Passenger passenger sensing system. See will light ON and OFF, or the symbol your dealer for service. Sensing System on page 3-28 for for on and off for several seconds important safety information. The as a system check. Then, after passenger airbag status indicator is several more seconds, the status { Warning in the overhead console. indicator will light either ON or OFF, If the airbag readiness light ever or the on or off symbol to let you comes on and stays on, it means know the status of the front that something may be wrong outboard passenger frontal airbag with the airbag system. To help and knee airbag. avoid injury to yourself or others, (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (19,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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If the light stays on, or comes on on when the vehicle is placed in Warning (Continued) while driving, there may be a Service Only Mode, as a check to problem with the electrical charging show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced right system. Have it checked by your have the vehicle serviced by your away. See Airbag Readiness dealer. Driving while this light is on dealer. See Ignition Positions on Light on page 5-17 for more could drain the battery. page 9-16. information, including important safety information. When this light comes on, or is flashing, the Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays a Charging System Light message. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5-36. If a short distance must be driven If the malfunction indicator lamp with the light on, be sure to turn off comes on while the engine is all accessories, such as the radio running, this indicates that there is and air conditioner. an OBD II problem and diagnosis and service might be required. On some vehicles the charging Malfunction system light comes on briefly when Malfunctions often are indicated by the ignition is turned on, but the Indicator Lamp the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light engine is not running, as a check to A computer system called OBD II can prevent more serious damage show the light is working. It should (On-Board Diagnostics-Second to the vehicle. This system also go out when the engine is started. Generation) monitors the operation assists the service technician in For vehicles with a reconfigurable of the vehicle to ensure emissions correctly diagnosing any cluster, this light may not come on are at acceptable levels, helping to malfunction. when the ignition is turned on. maintain a clean environment. The malfunction indicator lamp comes Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (20,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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. If towing a trailer, reduce the { Caution Caution (Continued) amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the vehicle is continually driven could lead to costly repairs not If the light continues to flash, stop with this light on, the emission covered by the vehicle warranty. and park the vehicle. Turn the controls might not work as well, This could also result in a failure vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, the vehicle fuel economy might to pass a required Emission and restart the engine. If the light is not be as good, and the engine Inspection/Maintenance test. See still flashing, follow the previous might not run as smoothly. This Accessories and Modifications on steps and see your dealer for could lead to costly repairs that page 10-2. service as soon as possible. might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Light On Steady: An emission This light comes on during a control system malfunction has malfunction in one of two ways: been detected on the vehicle. Light Flashing: A misfire condition Diagnosis and service might be { Caution has been detected. A misfire required. increases vehicle emissions and The following may correct an Modifications made to the engine, could damage the emission control emission control system transmission, exhaust, intake, system on the vehicle. Diagnosis malfunction: or fuel system of the vehicle or and service might be required. the replacement of the original . Make sure the capless funnel To prevent more serious damage to tires with other than those of the adapter is removed, if fuel has the vehicle: same Tire Performance Criteria been added to the vehicle using (TPC) can affect the vehicle's . Reduce vehicle speed. the capless funnel adapter. See “Filling the Tank with a Portable emission controls and can cause . Avoid hard accelerations. Gas Can under Filling the Tank this light to come on. ” . Avoid steep uphill grades. on page 9-63. The diagnostic Modifications to these systems system can detect if the adapter (Continued) has been left installed in the Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (21,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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vehicle, allowing fuel to diagnostic tools to fix any The vehicle may not pass evaporate into the atmosphere. mechanical or electrical problems inspection if: A few driving trips with the that might have developed. . The malfunction indicator lamp is adapter removed should turn off on with the engine running, or if the light. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs the vehicle is placed in Service . Check that good quality fuel is Only Mode and the malfunction used. Poor fuel quality causes Depending on where you live, your indicator lamp does not come the engine not to run as vehicle may be required to on. See your dealer for efficiently as designed and may participate in an emission control assistance in verifying proper cause stalling after start-up, system inspection and maintenance operation of the malfunction stalling when the vehicle is program. For the inspection, the indicator lamp. changed into gear, misfiring, emission system test equipment will . The OBD II (On-Board hesitation on acceleration, likely connect to the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC). Diagnostics) system determines or stumbling on acceleration. that critical emission control These conditions might go away systems have not been once the engine is warmed up. completely diagnosed. The If one or more of these conditions vehicle would be considered not occurs, change the fuel brand used. ready for inspection. This can It may require at least one full tank happen if the 12-volt battery has of the proper fuel to turn the light off. recently been replaced or run See Fuel on page 9-61. down. The diagnostic system is The DLC is under the instrument designed to evaluate critical If none of the above have made the panel to the left of the steering emission control systems during light turn off, your dealer can check wheel. See your dealer if assistance normal driving. This can take the vehicle. The dealer has the is needed. several days of routine driving. proper test equipment and If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (22,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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system readiness, your dealer This light comes on briefly when the Parking Brake Light can prepare the vehicle for vehicle is turned on. If it does not inspection. come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a Brake System Warning problem. Light If the light comes on and stays on, there is a base brake problem. The vehicle brake system consists Metric English of two hydraulic circuits. If one { Warning circuit is not working, the remaining This light comes on when the circuit can still work to stop the The brake system might not be parking brake is applied. If the light vehicle. For normal braking continues flashing after the parking performance, both circuits need to working properly if the brake system warning light is on. brake is released, or while driving, be working. there is a problem with the Electric Driving with the brake system Parking Brake system or another If the warning light comes on, there warning light on can lead to a system. A message may also is a brake problem. Have the brake crash. If the light is still on after system inspected right away. display in the Driver Information the vehicle has been pulled off Center (DIC). See Brake System the road and carefully stopped, Messages on page 5-36. have the vehicle towed for service. If the light does not come on, or remains flashing, see your dealer.
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Service Electric Parking soon as possible. See Electric vehicle needs service. A chime may Parking Brake on page 9-28. If a also sound when the light comes on Brake Light message displays in the Driver steady. Information Center (DIC), see Brake If the ABS light is the only light on, System Messages on page 5-36. the vehicle has regular brakes, but the antilock brakes are not Antilock Brake System functioning. (ABS) Warning Light If both the ABS and the brake system warning light are on, the On some vehicles the service vehicle's antilock brakes are not electric parking brake light should functioning and there is a problem come on briefly when the vehicle is with the regular brakes. See your in ON/RUN. If it does not come on, dealer for service. have it fixed so it will be ready to See Brake System Warning Light on warn if there is a problem. For page 5-22 and Brake System vehicles with the reconfigurable This light comes on briefly when the Messages on page 5-36. cluster, this light may not come on engine is started. when the vehicle is in ON/RUN. If the light does not come on, have it If this light stays on, there is a fixed so it will be ready to warn if problem with a system on the there is a problem. vehicle that is causing the parking If the light comes on while driving, brake system to work at a reduced stop as soon as it is safely possible level. The vehicle can still be driven, and turn off the vehicle. Then start but should be taken to a dealer as the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (24,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Lane Keep Assist (LKA) This light is amber and flashes as a Traction Off Light Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light alert, to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed. See Lane Keep Assist (LKA) on page 9-59. Vehicle Ahead Indicator This light comes on briefly while For some vehicles with the Lane starting the engine. If it does not, Departure Warning (LDW) system, have the vehicle serviced by your this light comes on briefly while dealer. If the system is working starting the vehicle. If it does not normally, the indicator light then come on, have the vehicle serviced. turns off. For vehicles with a reconfigurable cluster, this light is in For vehicles with the uplevel cluster, If equipped, this indicator will the display area and it may not this light may not come on when come on when the ignition is starting the vehicle. display green when a vehicle is detected ahead and amber when turned on. This light is green if LKA is available you are following a vehicle ahead The traction off light comes on when to assist. much too closely. the Traction Control System (TCS) LKA may assist by gently turning See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) has been turned off by pressing and the steering wheel if the vehicle System on page 9-52. releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak approaches a detected lane marking button. without using the turn signal in that This light and the StabiliTrak OFF direction. The LKA light will turn light come on when StabiliTrak is amber. turned off. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (25,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not See Traction Control/Electronic If the indicator/warning light is on limited. Adjust driving accordingly. Stability Control on page 9-30. and flashing, the TCS and/or the See Traction Control/Electronic StabiliTrak system is actively Stability Control on page 9-30. Traction Control System working. ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light See Traction Control/Electronic StabiliTrak® OFF Light Stability Control on page 9-30. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
This light comes on briefly when the This light comes on briefly while engine is started. starting the engine. If it does not, If the light does not come on, have have the vehicle serviced by your the vehicle serviced by your dealer. dealer. If the system is working normally, This light comes on when the the indicator light turns off. On some vehicles this light comes StabiliTrak system is turned off. If the light is on and not flashing, the on briefly while starting the vehicle. If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak If it does not, have the vehicle Control System (TCS) is also off. system have been disabled. A DIC serviced by the dealer. If the system If the StabiliTrak and TCS are off, message may display. Check the is working normally the indicator the system does not assist in DIC messages to determine which light goes off. For vehicles with the controlling the vehicle. Turn on the feature(s) is no longer functioning reconfigurable cluster, this light may TCS and the StabiliTrak systems and whether the vehicle requires not come on when starting the and the warning light turns off. service. vehicle. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (26,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Engine Oil Pressure Light { Caution Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is The engine coolant temperature started. It provides information { Caution warning light indicates that the about tire pressures and the TPMS. vehicle has overheated. Driving Lack of proper engine oil with this light on can damage the When the Light Is On Steady maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine engine and it may not be covered This indicates that one or more of by the vehicle warranty. See the tires are significantly oil low can also damage the Engine Overheating on underinflated. engine. The repairs would not be page 10-21. covered by the vehicle warranty. A Driver Information Center (DIC) Check the oil level as soon as tire pressure message may also possible. Add oil if required, but if The engine coolant temperature display. See Tire Messages on the oil level is within the operating warning light comes on when the page 5-46. Stop as soon as range and the oil pressure is still possible, and inflate the tires to the engine has overheated. low, have the vehicle serviced. pressure value shown on the Tire If this happens pull over and turn off Always follow the maintenance and Loading Information label. See the engine as soon as possible. See Tire Pressure on page 10-49. schedule for changing engine oil. Engine Overheating on page 10-21. When the Light Flashes First and Tire Pressure Light Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10-52. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (27,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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This light is near the fuel gauge and For vehicles with the reconfigurable comes on briefly when the ignition is cluster, this light may not come on turned on as a check to show it is when the engine is started. working. For vehicles with a If the light stays on and the engine reconfigurable cluster, this light is in does not start, there could be a the display area and may not come problem with the theft-deterrent This light should come on briefly as on when the ignition is turned on. system. See Immobilizer Operation the engine is started. If it does not It also comes on when the fuel tank on page 2-18. come on, have the vehicle serviced is low on fuel. The light turns off by your dealer. when fuel is added. If it does not, High-Beam On Light If the light comes on and stays on, it have the vehicle serviced. means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle Security Light could be low on oil and might have some other system problem. See your dealer.
Low Fuel Warning Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam On some vehicles the immobilizer Changer on page 6-3. light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (28,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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IntelliBeam® Light reconfigurable cluster, this light is in Cruise Control Light the display area and may not come on when the ignition is turned on. This light comes on solid when there is a problem with the AFL system. It flashes when the system is switching between lighting modes. See Adaptive Forward This light comes on when the Lighting (AFL) on page 6-5. The cruise control light is white IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is when the cruise control is on and enabled. Lamps On Reminder ready, and turns green when the See Exterior Lamp Controls on cruise control is set and active. page 6-1. See Cruise Control on page 9-34. Adaptive Forward Adaptive Cruise Control Light Lighting (AFL) Light
This light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1.
This light is white when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC, if equipped) is This light should come on briefly as on and ready, and turns green when the vehicle is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. For vehicles with a Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (29,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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the ACC is set and active. See Information Displays S or T : Press to move between Adaptive Cruise Control on the interactive display zones in the page 9-37. Driver Information cluster. Press S to go back to the Door Ajar Light Center (DIC) previous menu. SEL (Select): Press to open a The DIC displays are shown in the menu or select a menu item. Press left and right interactive display and hold to reset values on certain zones on the instrument cluster. The screens. displays show the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for DIC Information Display the DIC are on the right steering Options wheel control. The information displays on the DIC can be turned on or off through the Settings menu. 1. Press SEL while viewing the Settings page in the center display zone on the cluster. For vehicles equipped with this light, 2. Scroll to Info Pages and it comes on when a door is open or press SEL. not securely latched. Before driving, check that all doors are properly 3. Press y or z to move through closed. See Door Ajar Messages on the list of possible information page 5-38 for more information. displays.
y or z : Press to move up or down in a list. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (30,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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4. Press SEL while an item is The average fuel economy shows Average Fuel Economy (Base highlighted to select or deselect the approximate average liters per Cluster): Shows the approximate that item. When an item is 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles average liters per 100 kilometers selected, a checkmark will per gallon (mpg). This number is (L/100 km) or miles per appear next to it. calculated based on the number of gallon (mpg). This number is L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the calculated based on the number of DIC Information Displays last time this menu item was reset. L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the The following is the list of all This number reflects only the last time this menu item was reset. possible DIC information displays. approximate average fuel economy This number reflects only the Some of the information displays that the vehicle has right now, and approximate average fuel economy may not be available for your will change as driving conditions that the vehicle has right now, and particular vehicle. change. The Average Fuel will change as driving conditions Economy can be reset along with change. The Average Fuel Speed: Shows the vehicle speed in the trip odometer by pressing and Economy can be reset by pressing either kilometers per hour (km/h) or holding SEL while this display is and holding SEL while this display miles per hour (mph). active. is active. Trip 1 and Trip 2 (Base Cluster) / Fuel Range: Shows the Instantaneous Fuel Economy: Trip 1 or Trip 2 and Average Fuel approximate distance the vehicle Shows the current fuel economy in Economy (Uplevel Cluster): can be driven without refueling. either liters per 100 kilometers (L/ Shows the current distance traveled, LOW will be displayed when the 100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). in either kilometers (km) or vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel This number reflects only the miles (mi), since the trip odometer range estimate is based on an approximate fuel economy that the was last reset. The trip odometer average of the vehicle's fuel vehicle has right now and changes can be reset by pressing and economy over recent driving history frequently as driving conditions holding SEL while this display is and the amount of fuel remaining in change. active. the fuel tank. Average Speed: Shows the average speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (31,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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per hour (mph). This average is Distance to Destination: Shows Follow Distance Indicator/Gap calculated based on the various the distance to the destination when Setting: The current follow time to vehicle speeds recorded since the using route guidance. the vehicle ahead is displayed as a last reset of this value. The average Speed Limit: Shows the current time value on this page when ACC speed can be reset by pressing and speed limit on vehicles with the is not engaged. When ACC has holding SEL while this display is navigation system. The information been engaged, the Follow Distance active. for this page comes from a roadway Indicator page switches to the Gap Timer: This display can be used as database. Setting page. This page shows the a timer. To start the timer, press SEL current gap setting along with the Speed Warning: Allows the driver vehicle ahead telltale. while this display is active. The to set a speed that they do not want display will show the amount of time to exceed. To set the Speed Battery Voltage: Shows the that has passed since the timer was Warning, press SEL when Speed current battery voltage. last reset. To stop the timer, press Warning is displayed. Press y or Engine Boost: Shows the current SEL briefly while this display is amount of boost being added. active and the timer is running. To z to adjust the value. This feature reset the timer to zero, press and can be turned off by pressing and Oil Life: Shows an estimate of the hold SEL while this display is active. holding SEL while viewing this oil's remaining useful life. page. If the selected speed limit is If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is Compass (Base Cluster): Shows exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed, that means 99% of the the direction the vehicle is driving. displayed and a chime may sound. current oil life remains. Turn Arrow: Shows the next Cruise Set Speed: Shows the When the remaining oil life is low, maneuver when using route speed the cruise control or Adaptive the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON guidance. Cruise Control (ACC, if equipped) is message will appear on the display. Estimated Time to Arrival: Shows set to. See Engine Oil Messages on the estimated time until arrival at page 5-39. The oil should be your destination. changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil on page 10-10. In addition to the engine oil life system Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (32,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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monitoring the oil life, additional Vehicle Odometer (Base information appears as an image maintenance is recommended in the Cluster): Shows the odometer. focused out toward the front of the Maintenance Schedule. See Blank Page: The Blank Page vehicle. Maintenance Schedule on display allows for no information to page 11-3. be displayed in the DIC display { Caution The Oil Life display must be reset zone(s). after each oil change. It will not If you try to use the HUD image reset itself. Do not to reset the Oil Head-Up Display (HUD) as a parking aid, you may Life display accidentally at any time misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle. Do not use other than when the oil has just { Warning been changed. It cannot be reset the HUD image as a parking aid. accurately until the next oil change. If the HUD image is too bright or To reset the engine oil life system, too high in your field of view, it The HUD information can be press and hold SEL for several may take you more time to see displayed in various languages in seconds while the Oil Life display is things you need to see when it is some vehicles. The speedometer active. See Engine Oil Life System dark outside. Be sure to keep the reading and other numerical values on page 10-12. HUD image dim and placed low in can be displayed in either English or Tire Pressure: Shows the your field of view. metric units. approximate pressures of all four The language selection is changed tires. Tire pressure is displayed in If equipped with HUD, some through the radio and the units of either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds measurement is changed through per square inch (psi). If the pressure information concerning the operation of the vehicle is projected the instrument cluster. See Vehicle is low, the value for that tire is Personalization on page 5-47 and shown in amber. See Tire Pressure onto the windshield. The image is projected through the HUD lens on “Cluster Settings Menu” under Monitor System on page 10-51 and Instrument Cluster on page 5-10. Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on top of the instrument panel. The page 10-52. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (33,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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. Lane Keep Assist $ (Image Adjustment): Press . Low Fuel down or lift up to center the HUD Some vehicle messages or alerts image. The HUD image can only be displayed in the HUD may be adjusted up and down, not side cleared by using the steering wheel to side. controls. See Vehicle Messages on ! (Display View): Press to page 5-36. select the display view. Each press will change the display view. D (Image Brightness): Lift up and hold to brighten the display. Press down and hold to dim the HUD Display on the Vehicle display. Hold down to turn the Windshield display off. The HUD may display some of the The HUD image will automatically following vehicle information and dim and brighten to compensate for vehicle messages or alerts: outside lighting. The HUD The HUD control is to the left of the brightness control can also be . Speed steering wheel. adjusted as needed. . Tachometer To adjust the HUD image: The HUD image can temporarily . Audio light up depending on the angle and 1. Adjust the driver seat. position of the sunlight on the HUD . Phone 2. Start the engine. display. This is normal. . Navigation Use the following settings to adjust Polarized sunglasses could make . Collision Alert the HUD. the HUD image harder to see. . Cruise Control Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (34,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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HUD Views only appears on vehicles that have All HUD views may briefly display There are four views in the HUD. these features, and when they are audio information when the driver Some vehicle information and active. uses the steering wheel controls to vehicle messages or alerts may be adjust the audio settings appearing displayed in any view. in the instrument cluster. Incoming phone calls appearing in the instrument cluster, may also display in any HUD view.
Metric
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English Audio/Phone View: This displays English the speed view along with audio/ Speed View: This display gives the phone information. The current radio speedometer reading (in English or station, media type, and incoming metric units), speed limit, Adaptive calls will be displayed. English Cruise Control speed, Lane Navigation View: This display Departure Warning, and Vehicle includes the information in the Ahead indicator. Some information speed view along with Turn-by-Turn Navigation information in some Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (35,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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vehicles. The compass heading is Care of the HUD The windshield is part of the HUD displayed when navigation routing is system. If the windshield needs Clean the inside of the windshield to not active. replacing, see Windshield remove any dirt or film that could Replacement on page 10-29. Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts reduce the sharpness or clarity of shown in the instrument cluster may the HUD image. also be displayed in any HUD view. Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the lens gently, then dry it. HUD Troubleshooting Check that: . Nothing is covering the Metric HUD lens. . HUD brightness setting is not too dim or too bright. . HUD is adjusted to the proper height. . Polarized sunglasses are English not worn. Performance View: This displays . Windshield and HUD lens are the speedometer reading, rpm clean. reading, transmission positions, and If the HUD image is not correct, gear shift indicator. contact your dealer. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (36,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and TRANSPORT MODE ON Messages displayed on the DIC Charging Messages This message is displayed when the vehicle is in transport mode. Some indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE some action that may be needed to features can be disabled while in correct a condition. Multiple This message displays when the this mode, including Remote messages may display one after the vehicle has detected that the battery Keyless Entry (RKE), remote start, other. voltage is dropping beyond a and the vehicle alarm system. Take reasonable point. The battery saver the vehicle to your dealer for service The messages that do not require system starts reducing features of to turn transport mode off. immediate action can be the vehicle that may be noticed. At acknowledged and cleared by the point that features are disabled, Brake System Messages pressing SEL. The messages that this message displays. Turn off require immediate action cannot be unnecessary accessories to allow BRAKE FLUID LOW cleared until that action is the battery to recharge. This message displays when the performed. All messages should be brake fluid level is low. See Brake taken seriously and clearing the LOW BATTERY Fluid on page 10-24. messages does not correct the This message is displayed when the problem. battery voltage is low. See Battery RELEASE PARKING BRAKE The following are some of the on page 10-25. This message displays if the electric vehicle messages that may be SERVICE BATTERY parking brake is on while the vehicle displayed depending on the vehicle is in motion. Release it before content. CHARGING SYSTEM attempting to drive. See Electric This message is displayed when Parking Brake on page 9-28. there is a fault in the battery charging system. Take the vehicle to SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST your dealer for service. This message displays when there is a problem with the brake boost system. When this message Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (37,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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displays, the brake pedal may be Cruise Control Messages . Heavy rain or snow is interfering harder to push and the stopping with the radar object detection or distance may be longer. Take the ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET camera performance. vehicle to your dealer for service. TO XXX CRUISE SET TO XXX SERVICE PARKING BRAKE This message displays when the This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) This message displays when there cruise control speed is set. See speed is set. See Adaptive Cruise Cruise Control on page 9-34. is a problem with the parking brake. Control on page 9-37. Take the vehicle to your dealer for NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS service. ADAPTIVE CRUISE PEDAL APPLIED TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE STEP ON BRAKE TO This message displays when RELEASE PARK BRAKE This message displays when Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is attempting to activate Adaptive active and the driver is pressing the This message displays when Cruise Control (ACC) when it is attempting to release the electric gas pedal. When this occurs, ACC temporarily unavailable. The ACC will not brake. See Adaptive Cruise parking brake without the brake system does not need service. pedal applied. See Electric Parking Control on page 9-37. Brake on page 9-28. This can occur under the following conditions: SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Compass Messages . The radar is not clean. Keep the radar sensors free of mud, dirt, This message displays when the Dashes may be displayed if the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) vehicle temporarily loses snow, ice, and slush. Clean the entire front and/or rear of the needs service. Take the vehicle to communication with the Global your dealer. Positioning System (GPS). vehicle. For cleaning instructions, see Exterior Care on page 10-69. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (38,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE TRUNK OPEN ENGINE OVERHEATED — EXITING This message will display along with IDLE ENGINE This message may display if a symbol when the trunk is open. This message displays and a chime Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is Close the trunk completely. sounds when the engine coolant engaged holding the vehicle at a temperature is too hot. The engine stop, and the driver attempts to exit Engine Cooling System coolant temperature warning light the vehicle. Put the vehicle in Messages will also be on. Stop and allow the P (Park) before exiting. vehicle to idle until it cools down. A/C OFF ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED Door Ajar Messages COOLANT HOT — TURN VEHICLE OFF DOOR OPEN This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than This message displays and a A door open symbol will be the normal operating temperature. continuous chime sounds if the displayed on the DIC showing which To avoid added strain on a hot engine cooling system reaches door is open. If the vehicle has been engine, the air conditioning unsafe temperatures for operation. shifted out of P (Park), a DOOR compressor automatically turns off. The engine coolant temperature OPEN message will also be When the coolant temperature warning light will flash. Stop and displayed. The DOOR OPEN returns to normal, the air turn off the vehicle as soon as it is message may also be displayed if conditioning compressor turns back safe to do so to avoid severe the vehicle starts to move. Close the on. The vehicle can continue to be damage. This message clears when door completely. driven. the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature. HOOD OPEN If this message continues to appear, This message will display along with have the system repaired by your a hood open symbol when the hood dealer as soon as possible to avoid is open. Close the hood completely. damage to the engine. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (39,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Engine Oil Messages message remains on, take the speed while this message is on, but vehicle to your dealer for service. maximum acceleration and speed CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON See Engine Oil on page 10-10. may be reduced. Anytime this This message displays when the message stays on, the vehicle OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP should be taken to your dealer for engine oil needs to be changed. ENGINE When you change the engine oil, be service as soon as possible. sure to reset the oil life system. See This message displays if low oil Engine Oil Life System on pressure levels occur. Stop the Fuel System Messages vehicle as soon as safely possible page 10-12, Driver Information FUEL LEVEL LOW Center (DIC) on page 5-29, Engine and do not operate it until the cause Oil on page 10-10, and Maintenance of the low oil pressure has been This message displays when the Schedule on page 11-3. corrected. Check the oil as soon as vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as possible and have the vehicle soon as possible. ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE serviced by your dealer. ENGINE Key and Lock Messages This message displays when the Engine Power Messages NO REMOTE DETECTED engine oil temperature is too hot. ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED Stop and allow the vehicle to idle This message displays when the until it cools down. This message displays when the transmitter battery may be weak. vehicle's engine power is reduced. See Starting the Vehicle with a Low ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL “ — Reduced engine power can affect Transmitter Battery” under Remote On some vehicles, this message the vehicle's ability to accelerate. Keyless Entry (RKE) System displays when the engine oil level If this message is on, but there is no Operation on page 2-3. may be too low. Check the oil level reduction in performance, proceed before filling to the recommended to your destination. The level. If the oil is not low and this performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (40,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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NO REMOTE KEY WAS NUMBER OF KEYS AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL DETECTED PLACE KEY IN PROGRAMMED ON/OFF TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN This message displays when This message is displayed when the START YOUR VEHICLE programming new keys to the exterior lamp control is in AUTO and This message displays when trying vehicle. the lights have turned on or off. See Automatic Headlamp System on to start the vehicle if an RKE REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE transmitter is not detected. The page 6-4. This message displays when transmitter battery may be weak. XXX TURN INDICATOR See Starting the Vehicle with a Low leaving the vehicle with the RKE “ FAILURE Transmitter Battery” under Remote transmitter still inside. Keyless Entry (RKE) System When one of the turn signals is out, Operation on page 2-3. REPLACE BATTERY IN this message displays to show REMOTE KEY which bulb needs to be replaced. NO REMOTE PRESS BRAKE This message displays when the See Bulb Replacement on TO RESTART battery in the RKE transmitter needs page 10-29 and Replacement Bulbs This message displays when to be replaced. on page 10-31. attempting to turn off the vehicle TURN SIGNAL ON and the RKE transmitter is no longer Lamp Messages detected. Restarting is allowed This message is displayed if the without the RKE transmitter for AFL (ADAPTIVE FORWARD turn signal has been left on. Turn off five minutes. Press the brake pedal LIGHTING) LAMPS NEED the turn signal. to restart the vehicle. SERVICE This message displays when the AFL system is disabled and needs service. See your dealer. See Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) on page 6-5. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (41,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Object Detection System braking functions of the Auto . Heavy rain or snow is interfering Collision Preparation feature. Some with the radar object detection or Messages last-second automatic braking camera performance. 24 GHz RADARS OFF capability is still provided with the This message may also be Alert setting, but braking is less displayed if there is a problem with This message displays when driving likely to occur. See Active the StabiliTrak system. in certain areas where there may be Emergency Braking System on radar interference. Adaptive Cruise page 9-54. FORWARD COLLISION Control (ACC), Forward Collision ALERT OFF Alert (FCA), and the Active AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP Emergency Braking System may not UNAVAILABLE This message displays when the work or may not work as well. The Forward Collision Alert has been This message displays when the vehicle does not need service. turned off. Active Emergency Braking System AUTOMATIC COLLISION has been unavailable for some time. FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED PREP OFF The Active Emergency Braking CLEAN WINDSHIELD System does not need service. This message displays when the This message displays when the Active Emergency Braking System This can occur under the following camera is blocked. Cleaning the has been turned off. See Active conditions: outside of the windshield behind the rearview mirror may correct the Emergency Braking System on . The radar is not clean. Keep the issue. The Lane Keep Assist (LKA) page 9-54. radar sensors free of mud, dirt, and the Lane Departure Warning snow, ice, and slush. Clean the AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP (LDW) system will not operate. entire front and/or rear of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), REDUCED vehicle. For cleaning Forward Collision Alert (FCA), and This message displays when the instructions, see Exterior Care the Active Emergency Braking Active Emergency Braking System on page 10-69. System may not work or may not has been set to the Alert setting. work as well. This setting disables most automatic Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (42,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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LANE CHANGE ALERT OFF REAR AUTO BRAKE AND SERVICE AUTOMATIC This message indicates that the PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE COLLISION PREP driver has turned the Side Blind This message displays when If this message displays, take the Zone Alert (SBZA) and Lane attempting to activate the parking vehicle to your dealer to repair the Change Alert (LCA) systems off. and backing features of the Driver system. Assistance System when they are LANE KEEPING ASSIST temporarily unavailable. The system SERVICE DRIVER ASSIST UNAVAILABLE does not need service. SYSTEM This message displays when the This can occur under the following If this message displays, take the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) and Lane conditions: vehicle to your dealer to repair the Departure Warning (LDW) system is system. temporarily unavailable. The LKA . The radar is not clean. Keep the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), system does not need service. radar sensors free of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. Clean the Forward Collision Alert (FCA), This message could be due to the entire front and/or rear of the Active Emergency Braking System, camera being blocked. Cleaning the vehicle. For cleaning Assistance Systems for Parking or outside of the windshield behind the instructions, see Exterior Care Backing, and/or Lane Keep Assist rearview mirror may correct the on page 10-69. (LKA) system may not work. Do not issue. use these systems until the vehicle . Heavy rain or snow is interfering has been repaired. REAR AUTO BRAKE/PARK with the radar object detection or ASSIST OFF camera performance. SERVICE FRONT CAMERA This message displays when the See Driver Assistance Systems on If this message remains on after Parking Assist system has been page 9-45. continued driving, take the vehicle turned off or when there is a to your dealer for service. Do not temporary condition causing the use the Lane Keep Assist (LKA), system to be disabled. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (43,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) TAKE STEERING and Forward Collision Alert (FCA) features will not work. Take the If LKA does not detect active driver features. vehicle to your dealer. steering, an alert and chime may be SERVICE PARK ASSIST SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM provided. Move the steering wheel UNAVAILABLE to dismiss. See Lane Keep Assist This message displays if there is a (LKA) on page 9-59. problem with the Parking Assist This message indicates that Side system. Do not use this system to Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), Lane Ride Control System help you park. See your dealer for Change Alert (LCA), and Rear service. Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are Messages disabled either because the sensor ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF SERVICE REAR AUTO BRAKE is blocked and cannot detect AND PARK ASSIST vehicles in the blind zone, or the If the vehicle has the This message displays if there is a vehicle is passing through an open All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system, this problem with the parking and area, such as the desert, where message displays when there is a backing features of the Driver there is insufficient data for temporary condition making the Assistance System. Do not use this operation. This message may also AWD system unavailable. The system to help park or back the activate during heavy rain or due to vehicle will run in 2WD. This could vehicle. See your dealer for service. road spray. The vehicle does not be caused by: need service. For cleaning, see . Loss of wheel or vehicle speed SERVICE SIDE DETECTION "Washing the Vehicle" underExterior SYSTEM Care on page 10-69. . AWD system overheat If this message remains on after . Certain vehicle electrical continued driving, the vehicle needs conditions service. Side Blind Zone Alert This message turns off when the (SBZA), Lane Change Alert (LCA), above conditions are no longer present and the warning message is reset. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (44,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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See All-Wheel Drive on page 9-26. SERVICE SUSPENSION TRACTION CONTROL ON SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM This message may display when the This message displays when there Traction Control System (TCS) has This message displays if a problem is a problem with the MagneRide been turned on. See Traction occurs with the All-Wheel-Drive ™ system. See Driver Mode Control on Control/Electronic Stability Control (AWD) system. The vehicle will run page 9-31. Have the vehicle on page 9-30. in 2WD. This could be caused by: serviced by your dealer. . An electronics problem Airbag System Messages SERVICE TRACTION . Worn out or overheated clutch CONTROL SERVICE AIRBAG plates This message displays when there This message displays if there is a . Various electrical issues is a problem with the Traction problem with the airbag system. The system may need service. See Control System (TCS). See Traction Take the vehicle to your dealer for your dealer. Control/Electronic Stability Control service. on page 9-30. SERVICE STABILITRAK Safety Belt Messages This message displays if there is a TRACTION CONTROL OFF problem with the StabiliTrak system. This message may display when the AUTOMATIC SEATBELT See Traction Control/Electronic Traction Control System (TCS) has TIGHTENING UNAVAILABLE Stability Control on page 9-30. been turned off. See Traction This message displays when the Control/Electronic Stability Control Automatic Safety Belt Tightening on page 9-30. System, if equipped, becomes unavailable. This could be caused by a temporary condition. If the message continues to display, see your dealer. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (45,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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SERVICE AUTOMATIC SERVICE STEERING SERVICE KEYLESS START SEATBELT TIGHTENING COLUMN LOCK SYSTEM SYSTEM This message displays if there is a This message is displayed if there is If this message displays, take the problem with the steering column a problem with the pushbutton start vehicle to your dealer to repair the lock. Take the vehicle to your dealer system. Take the vehicle to your Automatic Safety Belt Tightening for service. dealer for service. System, if equipped. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON TURN STEERING WHEEL Security Messages This message displays if there is a START VEHICLE AGAIN problem with the vehicle. Take the This message may display when THEFT ATTEMPTED vehicle to your dealer for service. you try to start the vehicle, but the This message displays if the vehicle column remains locked. Try turning detects a tamper condition. Starting the Vehicle the steering wheel while starting the Messages vehicle to unlock the steering Service Vehicle Messages column. If the vehicle still does not PRESS BRAKE TO START start, turn the steering wheel the SERVICE AC SYSTEM VEHICLE other way, and try starting the vehicle again. This message displays if there is a This message is displayed when problem with the air conditioning attempting to start the vehicle system. Take the vehicle to your without first pressing the brake dealer for service. pedal. SERVICE POWER STEERING This message displays if there is a problem with the power steering system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (46,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Tire Messages If a tire pressure message appears and engine revolutions per on the DIC, stop as soon as you minute (rpm). See Manual Mode on SERVICE TIRE MONITOR can. Inflate the tires by adding air page 9-25. SYSTEM until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire and SHIFT TO PARK This message displays if there is a Loading Information label. See Tires problem with the Tire Pressure This message displays when the on page 10-40, Vehicle Load Limits Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire transmission needs to be shifted to on page 9-11, and Tire Pressure on Pressure Monitor Operation on P (Park). This may appear when page 10-49. page 10-52. turning the ignition off if the vehicle You can receive more than one tire is not in P (Park). TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE pressure message at a time. The TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE This message displays when the DIC also shows the tire pressure ENGINE system is learning new tires. See values. See Driver Information Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on Center (DIC) on page 5-29. This message displays and a chime page 10-52. sounds if the transmission fluid in Transmission Messages the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE transmission fluid temperature high This message displays when the SERVICE TRANSMISSION can cause damage to the vehicle. pressure in one or more of the tires This message displays if there is a Stop the vehicle and let it idle to is low. problem with the transmission. See allow the transmission to cool. This your dealer. message clears when the fluid This message also displays LEFT temperature reaches a safe level. FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT SHIFT DENIED REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate the location of the low tire. This message displays when using the Driver Shift Control (DSC) and The low tire pressure warning light attempting to shift to a gear not will also come on. See Tire appropriate for the vehicle speed Pressure Light on page 5-26. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (47,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Vehicle Reminder Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle Messages WASHER FLUID LOW ADD Personalization ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE FLUID Use the audio system controls to WITH CARE This message may display when the access the personalization menus This message displays when ice washer fluid level is low. Fill the for customizing vehicle features. conditions are possible. windshield washer reservoir as soon The following are all possible as possible. See Engine personalization features. Depending Vehicle Speed Messages Compartment Overview on on the vehicle, some may not be page 10-5 for the location of the available. SELECTED SPEED LIMIT windshield washer reservoir. Also, EXCEEDED see Washer Fluid on page 10-22. Infotainment System Audio System Controls This message is displayed when the vehicle speed is greater than the set To access the speed. See "Speed Warning" under personalization menu: Driver Information Center (DIC) on 1. Press SETTINGS on the Home page 5-29. page on the infotainment system display. VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED 2. Press the desired feature to This message is displayed under display a list of available certain conditions when there is a options. problem and the vehicle’s speed is being limited. 3. Press to select the desired feature setting. 4. Press the [ Back screen button to return to the previous menu. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (48,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Personalization Menus Language (Language) Teen Driver (If Equipped) The following list of menu items may Select Language, then select from Press and the following may be available: the available language(s). display: . Time and Date The selected language will display . View Report Card on the system, and voice . Language (Language) . Manage Settings recognition will reflect the selected . Valet Mode language. . Change PIN . Teen Driver Valet Mode (If Equipped) . Key Registration . Radio This will lock the infotainment View Report Card . Vehicle system and steering wheel controls. This allows the driver’s driving . Bluetooth It may also limit top speed, power, habits to be viewed. See “Teen and access to vehicle storage Driver in Settings in the . ” “ ” Voice locations (if equipped). infotainment manual. . Display To enable valet mode: Manage Settings . Rear Camera 1. Enter a four-digit code on the Press and the following may . Return to Factory Settings keypad. display: . Software Information 2. Press Enter to go to the . Audio Volume Limit confirmation screen. Each menu is detailed in the . Teen Driver Speed Limiter following information. 3. Re-enter the four-digit code. . Teen Driver Speed Warning Time and Date Press LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or unlock the system. Press Back to go . Clear All Teen Keys/PIN Manually set the time and date. See back to the previous menu. Audio Volume Limit Clock on page 5-5. This allows a maximum radio volume to be set. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (49,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Select Off or On. Clear All Teen Keys/PIN Select the desired number or select Auto and the infotainment system Teen Driver Speed Limiter This allows all Teen Driver keys and PIN to be cleared. will automatically adjust the number If equipped, this allows the of favorites shown. maximum speed limit of the vehicle Select Continue or Cancel. Auto Volume to be set. Radio Select Off or On. This feature adjusts the volume Press to display the Radio menu based on the vehicle speed. and the following may display: Teen Driver Speed Warning Select Off, Low, Medium-Low, This allows a warning to be set . Manage Favorites Medium, Medium-High, or High. when a certain speed is exceeded. . Number of Favorites Shown Audible Touch Feedback Select Off or On. . Auto Volume This allows Audible Touch Change PIN . Audible Touch Feedback Feedback to be turned on or off. This allows the Personal . Bose Audio Pilot Select Off or On. Identification Number (PIN) to be . Bose Audio Pilot changed. See “Teen Driver” in Maximum Startup Volume “Settings” in the infotainment Manage Favorites This feature adjusts the volume manual. based on the noise in the vehicle. This allows favorites to be edited. See “Bose AudioPilot Noise Key Registration See “Manage Favorites” in Compensation Technology” under This allows the key to be registered. “Settings” under “Radio” in the “Infotainment System Settings” in See “Register or Unregister a Key” infotainment manual. the infotainment manual. in “Settings” in the infotainment Number of Favorites Shown Select Off or On. manual. Press to set the number of favorites to display. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (50,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Maximum Startup Volume . Auto Defog Collision/Detection Systems This feature sets the maximum . Auto Rear Defog Select the Collision/Detection startup volume. If the vehicle is Auto Fan Max Speed Systems menu and the following started and the volume is greater may display: than this level, the volume is This feature will set the maximum . Alert Type adjusted to this level. To set the auto fan speed. maximum startup volume, press + Select Low, Medium, or High. . Auto Collision Preparation or − to increase or decrease. . Go Notifier Air Quality Sensor Vehicle . Lane Change Alert This allows for selection of air Select and the following may quality sensor operation at high or . Rear Cross Traffic Alert display: low sensitivity. Alert Type . Climate and Air Quality Select Off, Low Sensitivity, or High This feature will set crash alerts to Sensitivity. . Collision/Detection Systems beeps or seat vibrations. This . Comfort and Convenience Auto Defog setting affects all crash alerts including: . Lighting When set to On, the front defog will automatically react to temperature . Forward Collision . Power Door Locks and humidity conditions that may . Lane Keep Assist . Remote Lock, Unlock, Start cause fogging. . Adaptive Cruise Control Climate and Air Quality Select Off or On. . Parking Assist Select and the following may Auto Rear Defog . Backing Warning display: If equipped, this feature will . Auto Fan Max Speed automatically turn on the rear defog. Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat. . Air Quality Sensor Select Off or On. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (51,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Auto Collision Preparation Go Notifier Comfort and Convenience This feature will turn on or off the This feature will give a reminder Select and the following may Forward Collision Alert feature as from Adaptive Cruise Control when display: well as the Automatic Braking it has brought the vehicle to a . Auto Memory Recall capability of the Auto Collision complete stop behind another Preparation feature. With the Alert & stopping vehicle, and then that . Easy Exit Options Brake setting, both Forward vehicle drives on. See Adaptive . Chime Volume Collision Alert as well as the Cruise Control on page 9-37. . Reverse Tilt Mirror Automatic Braking capability of the Select Off or On. Auto Collision Preparation feature . Rain Sense Wipers are available. The Alert setting Lane Change Alert Auto Memory Recall disables most automatic braking The LCA system is a lane-changing functions of the Auto Collision aid that assists drivers with avoiding This feature automatically recalls Preparation feature. Some lane change crashes. See Lane the current driver’s previously stored last-second automatic braking Change Alert on page 9-56. 1 or 2 button positions when capability is still provided with the entering the vehicle. See Memory Alert setting, but it is much less Select Off or On. Seats on page 3-6. likely to be triggered by most driving Rear Cross Traffic Alert conditions. Off disables all Forward Select Off, On - Driver Door Open, or On - At ignition On. Collision Alert and Automatic This allows the Rear Cross Traffic Braking capabilities of the Auto Alert feature to be turned on or off. Easy Exit Options Collision Preparation feature. See See Assistance Systems for Parking This feature automatically recalls Active Emergency Braking System or Backing on page 9-46. the current driver s previously stored on page 9-54. ’ Select Off or On. B (Exit) button position when Select Off, Alert & Brake, or Alert. exiting the vehicle. See Memory Seats on page 3-6. Select Off or On. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (52,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Chime Volume Vehicle Locator Lights . Delayed Door Lock This allows the selection of the This feature will flash the exterior Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout chime volume level. lamps when K on the Remote When on, this feature will keep the Press + or − to adjust the volume. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is driver door from locking when the pressed to locate the vehicle. door is open. If Off is selected, the Reverse Tilt Mirror Select Off or On. Delayed Door Lock menu will be This allows the feature to be turned available. Exit Lighting on or off. Select Off or On. Select Off, On - Driver and This allows the selection of how Auto Door Lock Passenger, On - Driver, or On - long the exterior lamps stay on Passenger. when leaving the vehicle when it is When this feature is turned on, the dark outside. doors will automatically unlock when Rain Sense Wipers Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). This allows the feature to be turned Seconds, or 120 Seconds. Select Off or On. on or off. Auto High Beam Delayed Door Lock Select Off or On. This allows the feature to be turned When on, this feature will delay the Lighting on or off. locking of the doors. To override the Select and the following may Select On or Off. delay, press the power door lock display: switch on the door. Power Door Locks . Vehicle Locator Lights Select Off or On. Select and the following may . Exit Lighting display: Remote Lock, Unlock, Start . Auto High Beam . Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout Select and the following may display: . Auto Door Lock . Remote Unlock Light Feedback Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (53,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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. Remote Lock Feedback Select All Doors or Driver Door. Passive Door Lock . Remote Door Unlock Remote Start Auto Cool Seats This allows passive locking to be . Remote Start Auto Cool Seats turned on or off and selects If equipped and turned on, this feedback. See Remote Keyless . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats feature will turn on the ventilated Entry (RKE) System Operation on seats when using remote start on . Passive Door Unlock page 2-3. warm days. . Passive Door Lock Select Off, On with Horn Select Off or On. Chirp, or On. . Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Remote Unlock Light Feedback If equipped and turned on, this This feature sounds an alert when When on, the exterior lamps will feature will turn on the heated seats the RKE transmitter is left in the flash when unlocking the vehicle when using remote start on vehicle. with the RKE transmitter. cold days. Select Off or On. Select Off or Flash Lights. Select Off or On. Bluetooth Remote Lock Feedback Passive Door Unlock Select and the following may This allows selection of what type of This allows the selection of what feedback is given when locking the doors will unlock when using the display: vehicle with the RKE transmitter. button on the driver door to unlock . Pair New Device Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights the vehicle. . Device Management Only, or Horn Only. Select All Doors or Driver Door. . Ringtones Remote Door Unlock . Voice Mail Numbers This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing K on the RKE transmitter. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (54,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Pair New Device Voice Display Select to pair a new device. See Select and the following may Select and the following may “Pairing” in “Infotainment Controls” display: display: under “Bluetooth” in the infotainment . Confidence Threshold . Mode manual. . Prompt Length . Proximity Sensing Device Management . Audio Feedback Speed . Calibrate Touchscreen Select to connect to a different phone source, disconnect a phone, Confidence Threshold . Turn Display Off or delete a phone. This feature allows the adjustment Mode Ringtones of the sensitivity of the speech Select to change the display screen recognition system. Press to change the ring tone for for day or night driving. the specific phone. The phone does Select Confirm More or Select Auto, Day, or Night. not need to be connected to change Confirm Less. Proximity Sensing the ring. Prompt Length Voice Mail Numbers When on, certain screen buttons This feature adjusts the voice and features will become visible This feature displays the voice mail prompt length. when a hand approaches the number for all connected phones. Select Short or Long. screen. To change the voice mail number, select EDIT or press the EDIT Audio Feedback Speed Select Off, On, or On - Map Only. button. Type a new number, then This feature adjusts the audio Calibrate Touchscreen select SAVE or press the SAVE feedback speed. button. Select to calibrate the touchscreen, Select Slow, Medium, or Fast. then follow the prompts. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (55,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Instruments and Controls 5-55
Turn Display Off Return to Factory Settings Universal Remote Select to turn the display off. Press Select and the following may System anywhere on the display area or any display: faceplate button to turn the See Radio Frequency Statement on . Restore Vehicle Settings display on. page 13-12. . Clear All Private Data Rear Camera . Restore Radio Settings Universal Remote System Select and the following may Programming display: Restore Vehicle Settings . Guidance Lines This allows selection of restoring vehicle settings. . Rear Cross Traffic Alert Select Restore or Cancel. . Rear Park Assist Symbols Clear All Private Data Guidance Lines This allows selection to clear all Select to turn Off or On. See private information from the vehicle. Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9-46. Select Delete or Cancel. Rear Cross Traffic Alert Restore Radio Settings Select to turn Off or On. See This allows selection to restore Assistance Systems for Parking or radio settings. Backing on page 9-46. Select Restore or Cancel. If equipped, these buttons are in the overhead console. Rear Park Assist Symbols Software Information This system can replace up to three Select to turn Off or On. See Select to view the infotainment remote control transmitters used to Assistance Systems for Parking or system current software information. activate devices such as garage Backing on page 9-46. door openers, security systems, and Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (56,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
5-56 Instruments and Controls
home automation devices. These To program a garage door opener, hand-held transmitter was instructions refer to a garage door park outside directly in line with and supplied by the manufacturer of opener, but can be used for other facing the garage door opener the garage door opener receiver. devices. receiver. Clear all people and 2. At the same time, press and Do not use the Universal Remote objects near the garage door. hold both the hand-held system with any garage door opener Make sure the hand-held transmitter transmitter button and one of the that does not have the stop and has a new battery for quick and three Universal Remote system reverse feature. This includes any accurate transmission of the buttons to be used to operate garage door opener model radio-frequency signal. the garage door. Do not release manufactured before April 1, 1982. either button until the indicator Programming the Universal light changes from a slow to a Read these instructions completely Remote System before programming the Universal rapid flash. Then release both Remote system. It may help to have For questions or help programming buttons. another person assist with the the Universal Remote system, call Some garage door openers may programming process. 1-800-355-3515 or see require substitution of Step 2 www.homelink.com. Keep the original hand-held with the procedure under in transmitter for use in other vehicles Programming involves “Radio Signals for Canada and as well as for future programming. time-sensitive actions, and may time Some Gate Operators” later in Erase the programming when out causing the procedure to be this section. vehicle ownership is terminated. repeated. 3. Press and hold the newly See “Erasing Universal Remote To program up to three devices: programmed Universal Remote System Buttons” later in this system button for five seconds section. 1. Hold the end of the hand-held while watching the indicator light transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to and garage door activation. 3 in) away from the Universal Remote system buttons with the . If the indicator light stays on indicator light in view. The continuously or the garage door moves when the Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (57,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Instruments and Controls 5-57
button is pressed, then does not flash, press and hold programming is complete. the same button a second time There is no need to for two seconds, then release it. complete Steps 4–6. Again, if the door does not move or the garage door lamp does . If the indicator light does not come on or the garage not flash, press and hold the door does not move, a same button a third time for second button press may two seconds, then release it. be required. For a second The Universal Remote system Learn or Smart Button time, press and hold the should now activate the newly programmed button 4. After completing Steps 1–3, garage door. locate the Learn or Smart button for five seconds. If the light Repeat the process for inside the garage on the garage stays on or the garage door programming the two remaining door opener receiver. The name moves, programming is buttons. complete. and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. . If the indicator light blinks Radio Signals for Canada and rapidly for two seconds, 5. Press and release the Learn or Some Gate Operators then changes to a solid light Smart button. Step 6 must be For questions or programming help and the garage door does completed within 30 seconds of call 1-800-355-3515 or see not move, continue with pressing this button. www.homelink.com. programming Steps 4–6. 6. Inside the vehicle, press and Canadian radio-frequency laws and hold the newly programmed some U.S. gate operators require Universal Remote system button transmitter signals to time out or quit for two seconds and then after several seconds of release it. If the garage door transmission. This may not be long does not move or the lamp on the garage door opener receiver Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (58,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
5-58 Instruments and Controls
enough for the Universal Remote Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single system to pick up the signal during Operation Universal Remote System programming. Button If the programming did not work, Using the Universal Remote To reprogram any of the system replace Step 2 under “Programming System buttons: the Universal Remote System” with Press and hold the appropriate the following: 1. Press and hold any one of the Universal Remote system button for buttons. Do not release the Press and hold the Universal at least one-half second. The button. Remote system button while indicator light will come on while the pressing and releasing the signal is being transmitted. 2. The indicator light will begin to hand-held transmitter button every flash after 20 seconds. Without two seconds until the signal has Erasing Universal Remote releasing the button, proceed been successfully accepted by the System Buttons with Step 1 under “Programming Universal Remote system. The Erase all programmed buttons when the Universal Remote System.” Universal Remote system indicator vehicle ownership is terminated. light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under To erase: “Programming the Universal Remote 1. Press and hold the two outside System” to complete. buttons until the indicator light begins to flash. This should take about 10 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Lighting 6-1
Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Lighting Entry Lighting ...... 6-7 Exit Lighting ...... 6-8 Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting Battery Load Management . . . . 6-8 Battery Power Protection ...... 6-9 Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 Exterior Lighting Battery Exterior Lamps Off Saver ...... 6-9 Reminder ...... 6-3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...... 6-3 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-3 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-4 Automatic Headlamp System ...... 6-4 Turn the control to the following Adaptive Forward positions: Lighting (AFL) ...... 6-5 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-5 O (Off): Turns off the exterior Turn and Lane-Change lamps. The knob returns to the Signals ...... 6-5 AUTO position after it is released. O Interior Lighting Turn to again to reactivate the Instrument Panel Illumination AUTO mode. Control ...... 6-6 In Canada, the headlamps will Dome Lamps ...... 6-6 automatically reactivate when the Reading Lamps ...... 6-7 vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
6-2 Lighting
. The system detects a preceding ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the Turning On and Enabling vehicle's taillamps. parking lamps including all lamps, IntelliBeam except the headlamps. To enable the IntelliBeam system, . The outside light is bright enough that high-beam 2 (Headlamps): Turns on the with the turn signal lever in the headlamps are not required. headlamps together with the parking neutral position, turn the exterior lamps and instrument panel lights. lamp control to AUTO. The blue . The vehicle's speed drops below high-beam on light appears on the ® 20 km/h (12 mph). IntelliBeam System instrument cluster when the high beams are on. . The turn signal lever is moved If equipped, this system turns the forward to the high-beam vehicle's high-beam headlamps on Driving with IntelliBeam position or the Flash-to-Pass and off according to surrounding feature is used. See Headlamp traffic conditions. The system only activates the high beams when driving over 40 km/h High/Low-Beam Changer on The system turns the high-beam (25 mph). page 6-3 and Flash-to-Pass on headlamps on when it is dark page 6-3. There is a sensor near the top enough and there is no other traffic . The IntelliBeam system can be present. center of the windshield, which automatically controls the system. disabled by the High/Low-Beam Keep this area of the windshield Changer or the Flash-to-Pass clear of debris to allow for best feature. If this happens, the system performance. High/Low-Beam Changer must be activated two times within The high-beam headlamps remain two seconds to reactivate the on, under the automatic control, IntelliBeam system. The until one of the following situations instrument cluster light will come This light comes on in the occurs: on to indicate the IntelliBeam is instrument cluster when the . The system detects an reactivated. IntelliBeam system is enabled. approaching vehicle's headlamps. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Lighting 6-3
The high beams may not turn off . Your vehicle is loaded such that Headlamp High/ automatically if the system cannot the front end points upward, detect other vehicle's lamps causing the light sensor to aim Low-Beam Changer because of any of the following: high and not detect headlamps 2 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam and taillamps. . The other vehicle's lamp(s) are Changer): Push the turn signal missing, damaged, obstructed . You are driving on winding or lever away from you and release, to from view, or otherwise hilly roads. turn the high beams on. To return to undetected. low beams, push the lever again or You may need to manually disable pull it toward you and release. . The other vehicle's lamp(s) are or cancel the high-beam headlamps covered with dirt, snow, and/or by turning the low-beam headlamps road spray. on, if any of the above conditions exist. . The other vehicle's lamp(s) cannot be detected due to dense This feature can be turned on or off. exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road See Vehicle Personalization on spray, mist, or other airborne page 5-47. obstructions. This indicator light turns on in the Exterior Lamps Off . Your vehicle's windshield is dirty, instrument cluster when the cracked, or obstructed by Reminder high-beam headlamps are on. something that blocks the view A warning chime will sound if the of the light sensor. exterior lamp control is left on in Flash-to-Pass . Your vehicle's windshield is either the headlamp or parking lamp This feature allows the high-beam covered with ice, dirt, haze, position and the driver door is headlamps to be used to signal the or other obstructions. opened with the ignition off. driver in front of you that you want to pass. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
6-4 Lighting
Pull and hold the turn signal lever . The exterior lamp control is toward you to use this feature. in AUTO. When this is done the following will . The light sensor determines it is occur: daytime. . If the headlamps are off or in . The parking brake is released or low-beam mode, the high-beam the vehicle is not in P (Park). headlamps will turn on. They will stay on as long as the lever is The taillamps, instrument panel held there. Release the lever to lights, and other lamps will not turn them off. be on. . If the headlamps are in The DRL turn off when the high-beam mode, they will go to headlamps are turned to O or the low beam. ignition is off. If equipped, the light sensor is on top of the instrument panel or on the Daytime Running Automatic Headlamp windshield near the rearview mirror. Do not cover the sensor, otherwise Lamps (DRL) System the headlamps will come on when DRL can make it easier for others to When the exterior lamp control is they are not needed. see the front of your vehicle during set to AUTO and it is dark enough The system may also turn on the the day. Fully functional DRL are outside, the headlamps come on headlamps when driving through a required on all vehicles first sold in automatically. parking garage or tunnel. Canada. When it is bright enough outside, The dedicated DRL will come on the headlamps will turn off or may when all of the following conditions change to Daytime Running are met: Lamps (DRL). . The ignition is on. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Lighting 6-5
The automatic headlamp system position will deactivate the system. | (Hazard Warning Flashers): turns off when the exterior lamp AFL will operate when the vehicle Press and hold this button for control is turned to O or the ignition speed is greater than 3 km/h one second to make the front and is off. (2 mph). AFL will not operate when rear turn signal lamps flash on and the transmission is in R (Reverse). off. Release the button for at least Lights On with Wipers AFL is not immediately operable one second and press again to turn If the windshield wipers are after starting the vehicle; driving a the flashers off. activated in daylight with the engine short distance is required to calibrate the AFL. See Exterior The hazard warning flashers turn on on, and the exterior lamp control is automatically if the airbags deploy. in AUTO, the headlamps, parking Lamp Controls on page 6-1. lamps, and other exterior lamps Turn and Lane-Change come on. The transition time for the Hazard Warning Flashers lamps coming on varies based on Signals wiper speed. When the wipers are not operating, these lamps turn off. Move the exterior lamp control to O or ; to disable this feature. Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) On vehicles with the AFL system, the headlamps pivot horizontally to Move the lever all the way up or provide greater road illumination down to signal a turn. while turning. To enable AFL, set the exterior lamp control on the turn An arrow on the instrument cluster signal lever to the AUTO position. flashes in the direction of the turn or Moving the control out of the AUTO lane change. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
6-6 Lighting
Raise or lower the lever until the Interior Lighting panel illumination control will set the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane lowest level to which the displays change. Hold it there until the lane will automatically be adjusted. change is completed. If the lever is Instrument Panel briefly pressed and released, the Illumination Control Dome Lamps turn signal flashes three times. The turn and lane-change signal can be turned off manually by moving the lever back to its original position. If after signaling a turn or lane change, the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb might be burned out. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a The brightness of the instrument bulb is not burned out, check the panel lighting and steering wheel fuse. See Fuses and Circuit controls can be adjusted. Breakers on page 10-32. D (Instrument Panel To change the dome lamp settings, Illumination): Move the press the following: thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the lights. OFF: Turns the lamp off, even when a door is open. The brightness of the displays automatically adjusts based on DOOR: The lamp comes on when outdoor lighting. The instrument a door is opened. ON: Turns the lamp on. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Lighting 6-7
Reading Lamps Lighting Features There are front and rear reading lamps on the overhead console and Entry Lighting over the rear passenger doors. The headlamps, taillamps, back-up These lamps come on when any lamps, license plate lamps, dome door is opened. lamps, and most of the interior lights To manually turn the reading lamps turn on briefly at night when K is on or off: pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Ignition Positions on page 9-16. After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn Press the button next to each rear off, then the dome and remaining passenger reading lamp. interior lamps dim to off. Entry lighting can be disabled manually by For more information on interior changing the ignition out of the OFF lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-6. position, or by pressing Q on the RKE transmitter. This feature can be turned on or off. See “Vehicle Locator Lights” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-47. Press m or n next to each overhead console reading lamp. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
6-8 Lighting
Exit Lighting Battery Load enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high The headlamps, taillamps, back-up Management electrical loads. lamps, parking lamps, and license The vehicle has Electric Power A high electrical load occurs when plate lamps come on at night, or in Management (EPM), which areas with limited lighting, when the several of the following are on, such estimates the battery's temperature as: headlamps, high beams, fog key is removed from the ignition. and state of charge. It then adjusts The dome lamps also come on lamps, rear window defogger, the voltage for best performance climate control fan at high speed, when the key is removed from the and extended life of the battery. ignition. The exterior lamps and heated seats, engine cooling fans, dome lamps remain on after the When the battery's state of charge and loads plugged into accessory door is closed for a set amount of is low, the voltage is raised slightly power outlets. time, then automatically turn off. to quickly bring the charge back up. EPM works to prevent excessive When the state of charge is high, discharge of the battery. It does this If equipped with Keyless Access, the voltage is lowered slightly to the exterior lamps and dome lamps by balancing the generator's output prevent overcharging. If the vehicle and the vehicle's electrical needs. automatically turn on when the has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage driver door is opened after the It can increase engine idle speed to display on the Driver Information generate more power, whenever ignition is turned off. See Ignition Center (DIC), you may see the Positions on page 9-16. needed. It can temporarily reduce voltage move up or down. This is the power demands of some The exterior lamps turn off normal. If there is a problem, an accessories. immediately by turning the exterior alert will be displayed. lamp control off. Normally, these actions occur in The battery can be discharged at steps or levels, without being This feature can be changed. See idle if the electrical loads are very noticeable. In rare cases at the Vehicle Personalization on high. This is true for all vehicles. highest levels of corrective action, page 5-47. This is because the generator this action may be noticeable to the (alternator) may not be spinning fast driver. If so, a DIC message might be displayed. If a battery message Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Lighting 6-9
is displayed, it is recommended that to the off position and then back to the driver reduce the electrical loads the parking lamp or headlamp as much as possible. See Driver position. Information Center (DIC) on To keep the lamps on for more than page 5-29. 10 minutes, the ignition must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN Battery Power Protection position. The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery. If some interior lamps are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after some time. Exterior Lighting Battery Saver The exterior lamps turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off, if the parking lamps or headlamps have been manually left on. This protects against draining the battery. To restart the 10-minute timer, turn the exterior lamp control Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
6-10 Lighting
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Infotainment System 7-1
Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for Introduction information on the radio, audio Infotainment ...... 7-1 players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
7-2 Infotainment System
2 NOTES Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Climate Controls 8-1
Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the Dual Automatic Climate Control heating, cooling, and ventilation. System ...... 8-1 Rear Climate Control System ...... 8-6 Air Vents Air Vents ...... 8-8 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...... 8-9 Service ...... 8-9
Climate Control Buttons
1. Driver and Passenger 4. Driver and Passenger Heated Temperature Controls and Ventilated Seats (If 2. Fan Control Equipped) 3. OFF (Fan) 5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 6. Defrost 7. Rear Window Defogger Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
8-2 Climate Controls
8. Recirculation 8. Air Delivery Mode Control Climate Control Status Screen Climate Control Touch Screen The fan, air delivery mode, air conditioning, driver and passenger temperatures and SYNC settings can be controlled by pressing CLIMATE on the infotainment home screen or the climate button in the touch screen application tray. A selection can then be made on the front climate control page displayed. See the infotainment manual. Climate Touch Screen Controls The climate control status screen 1. Outside Temperature Display appears briefly when the climate 2. Driver and Passenger control buttons on the faceplate are Temperature Controls adjusted. The air delivery mode can 3. Fan Control be adjusted on the climate control status screen. 4. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature) Automatic Operation 5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning) The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air 6. Climate Control Selection conditioning, and recirculation in (Application Tray Button) order to heat or cool the vehicle to 7. Rear (Rear Climate Control the desired temperature. Touch Screen) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Climate Controls 8-3
When the indicator light is on or English units can be changed to When the passenger settings are AUTO is displayed on the touch metric units through the instrument adjusted, the SYNC button is screen, the system is in full cluster. See “Cluster Settings Menu” displayed when the temperatures automatic operation. If the air under Instrument Cluster on are unlinked. delivery mode or fan setting is page 5-10. Rear (If Equipped): Press this manually adjusted, the auto OFF (Fan): Press to turn the fan on button on the front climate control indicator turns off and the display or off. The temperature control and touch screen to open the rear will show the selected settings. Auto air delivery mode can still be climate control screen. The rear operation can be turned off adjusted. climate control settings can now be individually for climate settings. w / x (Driver and Passenger adjusted from the front For automatic operation: Temperature Controls): The passenger area. 1. Press AUTO. temperature can be adjusted Manual Operation separately for the driver and the 2. Set the temperature. Allow the z 9 y (Fan Control): Press the system time to stabilize. Then passenger. Press to increase or decrease the temperature. Press fan control buttons or the touch adjust the temperature as screen fan control, to increase or needed for best comfort. and hold to rapidly increase or decrease the temperature. decrease the fan speed. Press and To improve fuel efficiency and to hold the buttons or the touch screen cool the vehicle faster, recirculation The driver and passenger control to adjust speed more may be automatically selected in temperatures can also be adjusted quickly. The fan speed setting warm weather. The recirculation by pressing the controls on the displays. Pressing either button touch screen. cancels automatic fan control and light will not come on. Press @ to SYNC (Synchronized the fan can be controlled manually. select recirculation; press it again to Press AUTO to return to automatic select outside air. Temperature): Press SYNC on the touch screen to link all climate zone operation. To turn off the fan and settings to the driver settings. Adjust climate control system, press and the driver side temperature control hold the fan down button or touch to change the linked temperature. screen fan control until it is off. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
8-4 Climate Controls
Air Delivery Mode Control: When 0 (Defrost): Clears the The climate control system may the climate information is displayed, windshield of fog or frost more have a sensor to detect air pollution. press the desired air delivery mode quickly. Air is directed to the When using automatic air on the touch screen to change the windshield. Press the button to recirculation, the air quality control direction of the airflow. The selected 0 system may operate. To adjust the turn on or off. Changing the air air delivery mode button is lit. sensitivity of the air quality sensor, delivery mode also turns the Pressing any of the air delivery see Climate and Air Quality under defrost off. “ ” buttons cancels automatic air Vehicle Personalization on delivery control and the direction of # (Air Conditioning): Press the page 5-47. AC Mode touch screen control to the airflow can be controlled @ (Recirculation): Press to turn the automatic air conditioning manually. Press AUTO to return to alternate between recirculating air on or off. If the fan is turned off, the automatic operation. inside the vehicle or pulling in air conditioner will not run. Outside To change the current mode, select outside air. The indicator light on the temperatures below freezing may one of the following: button is lit when recirculation mode also prevent the air conditioner from is active. This helps to quickly cool Y (Vent): Air is directed to the running. instrument panel outlets. the air inside the vehicle or prevent Press AUTO to return to automatic outside air and odors from entering. \ (Bi-Level): Air is divided operation and the air conditioner Pressing this button cancels between the instrument panel runs as needed. outlets and the floor outlets. automatic recirculation. Press AUTO Automatic Air Recirculation: to return to automatic operation; [ (Floor): Air is directed to the When the AUTO indicator light is recirculation runs automatically as floor outlets. on, the air is automatically needed. recirculated as needed to help - (Defog): Clears the windows of Manual recirculation mode is not quickly cool the inside of the fog or moisture. Air is directed to the available when in Defrost or Defog vehicle. windshield and floor outlets. modes. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Climate Controls 8-5
Auto Defog: The climate control when the interior temperature is Driver and Passenger Heated and system may have a sensor to about 4°C (40°F) and below. The Ventilated Seats (If Equipped): automatically detect high humidity auto rear defogger turns off Press J or z to heat the driver or inside the vehicle. When high automatically after about passenger seat cushion and humidity is detected, the climate 10 minutes. seatback. control system may adjust to The upper region of gridlines on the Press C or { to ventilate the driver outside air supply and turn on the rear window are antenna lines and air conditioner. If the climate control are not intended to heat when the or passenger seat. See Heated and system does not detect possible defogger is activated. Ventilated Seats on page 1-8. window fogging, it returns to normal Remote Start Climate Control operation. To turn Auto Defog off or The heated outside rearview mirrors turn on when the rear window Operation: If equipped with the on, see “Climate and Air Quality” remote start feature, the climate under Vehicle Personalization on defogger button is on and help to control system may run when the page 5-47. clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors. vehicle is started remotely. The Rear Window Defogger system uses the driver’s previous settings to heat or cool the inside of = (Rear Window Defogger): { Caution the vehicle. The rear defog may Press to turn the rear window come on during remote start based Do not try to clear frost or other defogger on or off. An indicator light on cold ambient conditions. The on the button comes on to show that material from the inside of the rear defog indicator light does not the rear window defogger is on. front windshield and rear window come on during a remote start. The rear window defogger can be with a razor blade or anything If equipped with heated or ventilated set to automatic operation. See else that is sharp. This may seats, they may come on during a “Climate and Air Quality” under damage the rear window remote start. See Remote Vehicle Vehicle Personalization on defogger grid and affect the Start on page 2-9 and Heated and page 5-47. When Auto Rear Defog radio's ability to pick up stations Ventilated Seats on page 1-8. is selected, the rear window clearly. The repairs would not be defogger turns on automatically covered by the vehicle warranty. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
8-6 Climate Controls
Sensor Air Quality Sensor “Climate and Air Quality” under If equipped with an air quality Vehicle Personalization on sensor, the climate control system page 5-47. adjusts to limit some exhaust fumes from being pulled inside the vehicle. Rear Climate Control Press the AUTO button on the System climate control to activate the air If equipped, the rear climate control quality sensor. The recirculation system is on the rear of the center indicator light comes on when poor console. The settings can be quality air is detected. The air adjusted with the rear climate quality sensor will not maintain control buttons and the touch recirculation for an extended period screen. to prevent the air inside the vehicle from becoming too dry or stuffy. The solar sensor, on top of the instrument panel near the Under certain conditions, the air windshield, monitors the solar heat. quality sensor will not activate, such as during cold weather or with The climate control system uses the extreme odors. Press @ to sensor information to adjust the activate recirculation. temperature, fan speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode The air quality sensor system does for best comfort. not protect against carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or If the sensor is covered, the smell. See Engine Exhaust on automatic climate control system page 9-22. The air quality sensor may not work properly. operation can be adjusted, See Rear Climate Control Buttons 1. Heated Rear Seats (If Equipped) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Climate Controls 8-7
2. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 4. REAR O (On/Off) SYNC: Press SYNC on the touch screen to match the rear climate 3. MODE (Air Delivery Mode 5. Rear AUTO (Automatic Control) control temperature to the front Operation) climate control driver temperature. 4. O (On/Off) 6. Front (Front Climate Control The SYNC button will be lit. Press Touch Screen) the TEMP, MODE, or AUTO button 5. Temperature Control twice to unlink the set driver and 7. Rear Control Lockout rear temperatures. The SYNC 8. Air Delivery Mode Control button turns off. Rear: Press this button on the front Rear Control Lockout: Press to climate control touch screen to open lock or unlock control of the rear the rear climate control screen. The climate control system from the rear rear climate control settings can seat passengers. When locked, the now be adjusted from the front rear climate control can only be passenger area. adjusted from the front seat. O (On/Off): Press the O button or Automatic Operation REAR O on the touch screen to turn Rear AUTO: Press to turn on or off. the rear climate control on or off. The air delivery is controlled Rear Climate Touch Screen If the rear climate control is turned automatically. The AUTO indicator Controls off using REAR O on the touch appears on the display. If the MODE 1. Outside Temperature Display screen, the rear climate control setting is manually adjusted, this buttons must be pressed twice to cancels full automatic operation. 2. Rear Climate Temperature turn the system back on. PressO on Control the rear climate control faceplate 3. SYNC (Synchronized and within 5 seconds press the Temperatures) MODE or temperature buttons on the faceplate. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
8-8 Climate Controls
Manual Operation Air Vents S T (Fan Control): Press or A Adjustable air vents are in the press and hold the front climate center and on the side of the control buttons or touch screen to instrument panel. increase or decrease the rear climate airflow. +/− (Temperature Control): Press or press and hold the rear temperature control buttons or touch screen to adjust the rear passenger temperature. Press + for warmer air and press − for cooler air. Move the slider knobs (2) to change Y / \ /Y (Air Delivery Mode the direction of the airflow. Control): Press the desired mode button on the touch screen or the Additional air vents are beneath the MODE button on the rear faceplate windshield and the driver and to change the direction of the airflow passenger side door windows. in the rear seating area. 1. Thumbwheel These are fixed and cannot be adjusted. M or L (Heated Rear Seats, If 2. Slider Knob Operation Tips Equipped): Press M or L to heat Use the thumbwheels (1) near the the left or right outboard seat air vents to open or close off the . Clear away any ice, snow, cushion and seatback. See Heated airflow. or leaves from air inlets at the Rear Seats on page 3-12. base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Climate Controls 8-9
. Keep the path under the front Maintenance During service, all refrigerants seats clear of objects to help should be reclaimed with proper circulate the air inside of the equipment. Venting refrigerants vehicle more effectively. Passenger Compartment directly to the atmosphere is harmful . Use of non-GM approved hood Air Filter to the environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on deflectors can adversely affect The filter removes dust, pollen, and inhalation, combustion, frostbite, the performance of the system. other airborne irritants from outside or other health-based concerns. Check with your dealer before air that is pulled into the vehicle. adding equipment to the outside The filter should be replaced as part of the vehicle. of routine scheduled maintenance. . Do not attach any devices to the See Maintenance Schedule on air vent slats. This restricts page 11-3. airflow and may cause damage See your dealer regarding to the air vents. replacement of the filter. Service All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle. The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle. It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
8-10 Climate Controls
2 NOTES Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Driving and Operating 9-1
Shifting Into Park ...... 9-20 Ride Control Systems Driving and Shifting out of Park ...... 9-21 Traction Control/Electronic Operating Parking over Things Stability Control ...... 9-30 That Burn ...... 9-21 Driver Mode Control ...... 9-31 Competitive Driving Mode Engine Exhaust (LF3 Only) ...... 9-33 Driving Information Engine Exhaust ...... 9-22 Distracted Driving ...... 9-2 Limited-Slip Differential Running the Vehicle While (LF3 Only) ...... 9-34 Defensive Driving ...... 9-3 Parked ...... 9-22 Drunk Driving ...... 9-3 Cruise Control Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 Automatic Transmission Cruise Control ...... 9-34 Braking ...... 9-3 Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-23 Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . 9-37 Steering ...... 9-4 Manual Mode ...... 9-25 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-5 Driver Assistance Systems Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Drive Systems Driver Assistance Track Events and Competitive All-Wheel Drive ...... 9-26 Systems ...... 9-45 Driving ...... 9-6 Brakes Assistance Systems for Driving on Wet Roads ...... 9-7 Antilock Brake Parking or Backing ...... 9-46 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-8 System (ABS) ...... 9-27 Assistance Systems for Winter Driving ...... 9-8 Electric Parking Brake ...... 9-28 Driving ...... 9-51 If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...... 9-10 Brake Assist ...... 9-29 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-11 System ...... 9-52 Starting and Operating Active Emergency Braking System ...... 9-54 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-15 Side Blind Zone Ignition Positions ...... 9-16 Alert (SBZA) ...... 9-56 Starting the Engine ...... 9-18 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...... 9-19 Engine Coolant Heater ...... 9-19 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
9-2 Driving and Operating
Lane Change Alert ...... 9-56 Driving Information . Designate a front seat Lane Departure passenger to handle potential distractions. Warning (LDW) ...... 9-58 Distracted Driving Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . 9-59 . Become familiar with vehicle Fuel Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as and can take your focus from the Fuel ...... 9-61 programming favorite radio task of driving. Exercise good California Fuel stations and adjusting climate judgment and do not let other Requirements ...... 9-62 control and seat settings. Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-62 activities divert your attention away Program all trip information into Fuel Additives ...... 9-62 from the road. Many local any navigation device prior to Filling the Tank ...... 9-63 governments have enacted laws driving. regarding driver distraction. Become Filling a Portable Fuel . Wait until the vehicle is parked familiar with the local laws in Container ...... 9-64 to retrieve items that have fallen your area. to the floor. Trailer Towing To avoid distracted driving, always . Stop or park the vehicle to tend General Towing keep your eyes on the road, hands to children. Information ...... 9-65 on the wheel, and mind on the drive. Driving Characteristics and . Keep pets in an appropriate . Do not use a phone in Towing Tips ...... 9-65 carrier or restraint. Trailer Towing (With LFX demanding driving situations. Engine) ...... 9-68 Use a hands-free method to . Avoid stressful conversations Trailer Towing (With LTG or place or receive necessary while driving, whether with a LF3 Engine) ...... 9-69 phone calls. passenger or on a cell phone. Towing Equipment ...... 9-69 . Watch the road. Do not read, Conversions and Add-Ons take notes, or look up Add-On Electrical information on phones or other Equipment ...... 9-70 electronic devices. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Driving and Operating 9-3
. Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle { Warning between you and the driver in front of you. Braking, steering, and accelerating Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to . Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving. crash resulting in injury or death. Drunk Driving Focus your attention on driving. Braking Death and injury associated with Braking action involves perception drinking and driving is a global See the infotainment manual for time and reaction time. Deciding to tragedy. information on that system or the push the brake pedal is perception navigation system, if equipped, time. Actually doing it is including pairing and using a cell { Warning reaction time. phone. Drinking and then driving is very Average driver reaction time is Defensive Driving dangerous. Your reflexes, about three-quarters of a second. In perceptions, attentiveness, and that time, a vehicle moving at Defensive driving means “always judgment can be affected by even 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m expect the unexpected.” The first a small amount of alcohol. You (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency. step in driving defensively is to wear can have a serious — or even the safety belt. See Safety Belts on fatal — collision if you drive after Helpful braking tips to keep in mind page 3-13. drinking. include: . Assume that other road users Do not drink and drive or ride with . Keep enough distance between (pedestrians, bicyclists, and a driver who has been drinking. you and the vehicle in front other drivers) are going to be Ride home in a cab; or if you are of you. careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do with a group, designate a driver . Avoid needless heavy braking. who will not drink. and be ready. . Keep pace with traffic. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
9-4 Driving and Operating
If the engine ever stops while the If the vehicle seems harder to steer Normal use of the power steering vehicle is being driven, brake than normal when parking or driving assist should return when the normally but do not pump the slowly, there may be a problem with system cools down. brakes. Doing so could make the the system. You will still have power See specific vehicle steering pedal harder to push down. If the steering, but steering will be stiffer messages under Vehicle Messages engine stops, there will be some than normal at slow speeds. See on page 5-36. power brake assist but it will be your dealer for service. used when the brake is applied. See your dealer if there is a Once the power assist is used up, it Electric Power Steering problem. can take longer to stop and the The vehicle has electric power Curve Tips brake pedal will be harder to push. steering. It does not have power steering fluid. Regular maintenance . Take curves at a reasonable Steering is not required. speed. . Variable Effort Steering If power steering assist is lost due Reduce speed before entering a to a system malfunction, the vehicle curve. Some vehicles have a steering can be steered, but may require . Maintain a reasonable steady system that varies the amount of increased effort. See your dealer if speed through the curve. effort required to steer the vehicle in there is a problem. relation to the speed of the vehicle. . Wait until the vehicle is out of If the steering wheel is turned until it the curve before accelerating The amount of steering effort reaches the end of its travel and is gently into the straightaway. required is less at slower speeds to held against that position for an make the vehicle more extended period of time, power Steering in Emergencies maneuverable and easier to park. At steering assist may be reduced. . faster speeds, the steering effort There are some situations when increases to provide a sport-like feel If steering assist is used for an steering around a problem may to the steering. This provides extended period of time, power be more effective than braking. maximum control and stability. assist may be reduced. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Driving and Operating 9-5
. Holding both sides of the The vehicle's right wheels can drop . Steering or Cornering Skid — steering wheel allows you to turn off the edge of a road onto the too much speed or steering in a 180 degrees without removing shoulder while driving. Follow curve causes tires to slip and a hand. these tips: lose cornering force. . Antilock Brake System (ABS) 1. Ease off the accelerator and . Acceleration Skid — too much allows steering while braking. then, if there is nothing in the throttle causes the driving way, steer the vehicle so that it wheels to spin. Off-Road Recovery straddles the edge of the Defensive drivers avoid most skids pavement. by taking reasonable care suited to 2. Turn the steering wheel about existing conditions, and by not one-eighth of a turn, until the overdriving those conditions. But right front tire contacts the skids are always possible. pavement edge. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow 3. Turn the steering wheel to go these suggestions: straight down the roadway. . Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and steer the Loss of Control way you want the vehicle to go. The vehicle may straighten out. Skidding Be ready for a second skid if it There are three types of skids that occurs. correspond to the vehicle's three . Slow down and adjust your control systems: driving according to weather . Braking Skid — wheels are not conditions. Stopping distance rolling. can be longer and vehicle control can be affected when traction is reduced by water, snow, ice, gravel, or other Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
9-6 Driving and Operating
material on the road. Learn to recognize warning clues — such { Caution { Caution as enough water, ice, or packed snow on the road to make a If the vehicle is used for track During a first time track or racing mirrored surface — and slow events and competitive driving, event, high rear axle down when you have any doubt. the engine may use more oil than temperatures can occur. Damage it would with normal use. Low oil could be caused to the rear axle . Try to avoid sudden steering, levels can damage the engine. and would not be covered by the acceleration, or braking, Check the oil level often and vehicle warranty. Do not drive as including reducing vehicle speed maintain the proper level. See long or as fast the first time the by shifting to a lower gear. Any Engine Oil on page 10-10. vehicle is driven on the track or sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. raced. Remember: Antilock brakes help Because the fluid temperatures may avoid only the braking skid. be higher, it is necessary to change The 2.0L (LTG) and 3.6L (LFX) the rear axle fluid after a first time engines are not available with a track or competitive driving event. track package option and not Track Events and After a first time event, the rear axle recommended for track use. Competitive Driving fluid should be changed every The twin turbo 3.6L engine (LF3) 24 hours of racing or competitive Track events and competitive requires premium fuel, and comes driving. See Recommended Fluids driving may affect the vehicle standard with a 7 qt sump, and Lubricants on page 11-13. warranty. See the warranty manual integrated oil cooler, and other before using the vehicle for powertrain and powertrain cooling competitive driving. components in preparation for track use. For track events and competitive driving, it is recommended that the brake fluid be replaced with a high Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Driving and Operating 9-7
performance brake fluid that has a Driving on Wet Roads dry boiling point greater than 279°C Warning (Continued) (534°F). After conversion to the high Rain and wet roads can reduce performance brake fluid, follow the vehicle traction and affect your happens, you and other vehicle brake fluid service ability to stop and accelerate. occupants could drown. Do not recommendations outlined by the Always drive slower in these types ignore police warnings and be fluid manufacturer. Do not use of driving conditions and avoid very cautious about trying to drive silicone or DOT-5 brake fluids. driving through large puddles and through flowing water. deep‐standing or flowing water. { Caution Hydroplaning { Warning Removing the splash shield can Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water degrade wet braking Wet brakes can cause crashes. can build up under the vehicle's performance, as well as introduce They might not work as well in a tires so they actually ride on the brake pedal pulsation, due to quick stop and could cause water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast brake disc exposure to road pulling to one side. You could enough. When the vehicle is debris. Only remove the front lose control of the vehicle. hydroplaning, it has little or no brake disc splash shield and front After driving through a large contact with the road. tire deflector when driving in track puddle of water or a car/vehicle events. wash, lightly apply the brake There is no hard and fast rule about pedal until the brakes work hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet. Brake cooling can be improved if normally. the front brake disc splash shield Flowing or rushing water creates Other Rainy Weather Tips and front tire deflector are removed. strong forces. Driving through Besides slowing down, other wet Removing the shield will require that flowing water could cause the weather driving tips include: the suspension bushings visible to vehicle to be carried away. If this the brake disc be protected with . Allow extra following distance. insulated thermal wrapping. (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
9-8 Driving and Operating
. Pass with caution. . Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the . Keep windshield wiping { Warning equipment in good shape. center of the road. Drive at Using the brakes to slow the speeds that let you stay in your . Keep the windshield washer fluid vehicle on a long downhill slope own lane. reservoir filled. can cause brake overheating, can . Be alert on top of hills; . Have good tires with proper reduce brake performance, and something could be in your lane tread depth. See Tires on could result in a loss of braking. (stalled car, accident). page 10-40. Shift the transmission to a lower gear to let the engine assist the . Pay attention to special road . Turn off cruise control. brakes on a steep downhill slope. signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or Hill and Mountain Roads no-passing zones) and take appropriate action. Driving on steep hills or through { Warning mountains is different than driving Winter Driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) driving in these conditions include: or with the ignition off is Driving on Snow or Ice . Keep the vehicle serviced and in dangerous. This can cause Drive carefully when there is snow good shape. overheating of the brakes and or ice between the tires and the . Check all fluid levels and brakes, loss of steering. Always have the road, creating less traction or grip. tires, cooling system, and engine running and the vehicle Wet ice can occur at about 0°C transmission. in gear. (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. . Shift to a lower gear when going Avoid driving on wet ice or in down steep or long hills. freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt or sand. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Driving and Operating 9-9
Drive with caution, whatever the Turn off cruise control on slippery condition. Accelerate gently so surfaces. Warning (Continued) traction is not lost. Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin Blizzard Conditions cannot be seen or smelled. It can and makes the surface under the Being stuck in snow can be a cause unconsciousness and even tires slick, so there is even less serious situation. Stay with the death. traction. vehicle unless there is help nearby. If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: If possible, use Roadside Service. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) . Clear away snow from around See Roadside Service on improves vehicle stability during the base of your vehicle, page 13-5. To get help and keep hard stops on slippery roads, but especially any that is blocking everyone in the vehicle safe: apply the brakes sooner than when the exhaust pipe. on dry pavement. . Turn on the hazard warning . Check again from time to flashers. Allow greater following distance on time to be sure snow does any slippery road and watch for . Tie a red cloth to an outside not collect there. slippery spots. Icy patches can mirror. . occur on otherwise clear roads in Open a window about 5 cm (2 in) on the side of the shaded areas. The surface of a { Warning curve or an overpass can remain icy vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air. when the surrounding roads are Snow can trap engine exhaust clear. Avoid sudden steering under the vehicle. This may . Fully open the air outlets on maneuvers and braking while cause exhaust gases to get or under the instrument on ice. inside. Engine exhaust contains panel. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) carbon monoxide (CO) which . Adjust the climate control on page 9-27. (Continued) system to a setting that See Driver Mode Control on circulates the air inside the page 9-31 (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
9-10 Driving and Operating
If the Vehicle Is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get Warning (Continued) it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the vehicle and set the fan speed wheels to free the vehicle when Turn the steering wheel left and to the highest setting. See stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. right to clear the area around the “Climate Control Systems”. front wheels. Turn off any traction If stuck too severely for the traction system. Shift back and forth For more information about system to free the vehicle, turn the between R (Reverse) and a low carbon monoxide, see Engine traction system off and use the forward gear, spinning the wheels Exhaust on page 9-22. rocking method. See Traction as little as possible. To prevent Control/Electronic Stability Control transmission wear, wait until the on page 9-30. To save fuel, run the engine for only wheels stop spinning before shifting short periods as needed to warm gears. Release the accelerator the vehicle and then shut the engine { Warning pedal while shifting, and press off and close the window most of lightly on the accelerator pedal the way to save heat. Repeat this If the vehicle's tires spin at high when the transmission is in gear. until help arrives but only when you speed, they can explode, and you Slowly spinning the wheels in the feel really uncomfortable from the or others could be injured. The forward and reverse directions cold. Moving about to keep warm vehicle can overheat, causing an causes a rocking motion that could also helps. engine compartment fire or other free the vehicle. If that does not get damage. Spin the wheels as little If it takes some time for help to the vehicle out after a few tries, it as possible and avoid going arrive, now and then when you run might need to be towed out. If the the engine, push the accelerator above 56 km/h (35 mph). vehicle does need to be towed out, pedal slightly so the engine runs see Towing the Vehicle on faster than the idle speed. This page 10-67. keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps. Do this as little as possible to save fuel. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Driving and Operating 9-11
Vehicle Load Limits 2. Maximum Vehicle Capacity Warning (Continued) Weight It is very important to know how 3. Size of the Original much weight the vehicle can vehicle handles. This could Equipment Tires carry. This weight is called the cause loss of control and a 4. Recommended Cold Tire vehicle capacity weight and crash. Overloading can also Inflation Pressure shorten the life of the vehicle. includes the weight of all A vehicle-specific Tire and occupants, cargo, and all Loading Information label is nonfactory-installed options. Tire and Loading Information attached to the vehicle's center Two labels on the vehicle show Label pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and how much weight it may Loading Information label shows properly carry, the Tire and the number of occupant seating Loading Information label and positions (1), and the maximum the Certification label. vehicle capacity weight (2) in kilograms and pounds. { Warning The Tire and Loading Do not load the vehicle any Information label also shows the heavier than the Gross tire size of the original Vehicle Weight Rating equipment tires (3) and the (GVWR), or either the recommended cold tire inflation maximum front or rear Gross pressures (4). For more Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Label Example information on tires and inflation This can cause systems to see Tires on page 10-40 and 1. Number of Occupant Seating break and change the way the Positions Tire Pressure on page 10-49. (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
9-12 Driving and Operating
There is also important loading 4. The resulting figure equals reduces the available cargo information on the Certification the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity of label. It tells you the Gross and luggage load capacity. your vehicle.” Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) For example, if the "XXX" See Trailer Towing (With LFX and the Gross Axle Weight amount equals 1400 lbs. and Engine) on page 9-68 or Trailer Rating (GAWR) for the front and there will be five 150 lb Towing (With LTG or LF3 rear axle. See “Certification passengers in your vehicle, Engine) on page 9-69 for Label” later in this section. the amount of available cargo important information on towing and luggage load capacity is Steps for Determining Correct a trailer, towing safety rules, and “ 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) Load Limit trailering tips. – = 650 lbs.) 1. Locate the statement "The 5. Determine the combined combined weight of weight of luggage and cargo occupants and cargo should being loaded on the vehicle. never exceed XXX kg or That weight may not safely XXX lbs." on your vehicle s ’ exceed the available cargo placard. and luggage load capacity 2. Determine the combined calculated in Step 4. weight of the driver and 6. If your vehicle will be towing passengers that will be riding a trailer, load from your trailer in your vehicle. will be transferred to your 3. Subtract the combined vehicle. Consult this manual weight of the driver and to determine how this passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Driving and Operating 9-13
Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract Occupant Weight 2. Subtract Occupant Weight 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 136 kg (300 lbs). 340 kg (750 lbs). 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 3. Available Occupant and 3. Available Cargo Weight = 3. Available Cargo Weight = Cargo Weight = 317 kg 113 kg (250 lbs). 0 kg (0 lbs). (700 lbs). Refer to the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
9-14 Driving and Operating
seating positions. The combined fuel, and cargo. Never exceed If you put things inside the weight of the driver, passengers, the GVWR for the vehicle, or the vehicle — like suitcases, tools, and cargo should never exceed Gross Axle Weight Rating packages, or anything the vehicle's capacity weight. (GAWR) for either the front or else — they will go as fast as the rear axle. vehicle goes. If you have to stop Certification Label And, if there is a heavy load, it or turn quickly, or if there is a should be spread out. See crash, they will keep going. “Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit” earlier in this { Warning section. Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a { Warning sudden stop or turn, or in a Do not load the vehicle any crash. heavier than the Gross . Put things in the cargo Vehicle Weight Rating area of the vehicle. In the (GVWR), or either the cargo area, put them as Label Example maximum front or rear Gross far forward as possible. A vehicle-specific Certification Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Try to spread the weight label is attached to the vehicle's This can cause systems to evenly. center pillar (B-pillar). The label break and change the way the (Continued) tells the gross weight capacity of vehicle handles. This could the vehicle, called the Gross cause loss of control and a Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). crash. Overloading can also The GVWR includes the weight shorten the life of the vehicle. of the vehicle, all occupants, Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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. Do not participate in track Warning (Continued) Starting and events, sport driving schools, Operating or similar activities during this . Never stack heavier break-in period. things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In . Check engine oil with every inside the vehicle so that refueling and add if necessary. Follow these recommended some of them are above Oil and fuel consumption may be guidelines during the first the tops of the seats. higher than normal during the 2 400 km (1,500 mi) of driving this first 2 400 km (1,500 mi). . Do not leave an vehicle. Parts have a break-in unsecured child restraint period and performance will be . To break in new tires, drive at in the vehicle. better in the long run. moderate speeds and avoid hard cornering for the first . For the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi): Secure loose items in the 322 km (200 mi). New tires do vehicle. . Avoid full throttle starts and not have maximum traction and abrupt stops. . Do not leave a seat folded may tend to slip. down unless needed. . Do not exceed 4000 engine rpm. . New brake linings also need a . Avoid driving at any one break–in period. Avoid making constant speed, fast or slow. hard stops during the first 322 km (200 mi). This is . Avoid downshifting to brake or recommended every time brake slow the vehicle when the linings are replaced. engine speed will exceed 4000 rpm. . Do not let the engine labor. Never lug the engine in high gear at low speeds. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Ignition Positions to the Keyless Access system. See The vehicle may have an electric Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) steering column lock. The lock is System Operation on page 2-3. activated when the vehicle is To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle switched to OFF and the driver door must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or is opened. A sound may be heard ON/RUN, and the brake pedal must as the lock actuates or releases. be applied. The steering column lock may not release with the wheels turned off Stopping the Engine/OFF (No center. If this happens, the vehicle Indicator Lights): When the may not start. Move the steering vehicle is stopped, press the wheel from left to right while ENGINE START/STOP button once attempting to start the vehicle. If this to turn the engine off. does not work, the vehicle needs If the vehicle is in P (Park), the service. ignition will turn off, and Retained Do not turn the engine off when the The vehicle has an electronic Accessory Power (RAP) will remain vehicle is moving. This will cause a keyless ignition with pushbutton active. See Retained Accessory loss of power assist in the brake start. Power (RAP) on page 9-19. and steering systems and disable Pressing the button cycles it through If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the the airbags. three modes: ACC/ACCESSORY, ignition will return to ACC/ If the vehicle must be shut off in an ON/RUN/START, and Stopping the ACCESSORY and display a emergency: Engine/OFF. message in the Driver Information 1. Brake using a firm and steady The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Center (DIC). See Transmission pressure. Do not pump the transmitter must be in the vehicle for Messages on page 5-46. When the brakes repeatedly. This may the system to operate. If the vehicle is shifted into P (Park), the deplete power assist, requiring pushbutton start is not working, the ignition system will switch to OFF. increased brake pedal force. vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing interference Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (17,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, See Starting the Engine on This can be done while the and must be shut off while driving, page 9-18. The ignition will then vehicle is moving. After shifting press and hold the ENGINE START/ remain in ON/RUN. to N (Neutral), firmly apply the STOP button for longer than brakes and steer the vehicle to a two seconds, or press twice in Service Only Mode safe location. five seconds. This power mode is available for 3. Come to a complete stop, shift ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber service and diagnostics, and to to P (Park), and turn the ignition Indicator Light): This mode allows verify the proper operation of the to OFF. On vehicles with an you to use some electrical malfunction indicator lamp as may automatic transmission, the shift accessories when the engine is off. be required for emission inspection lever must be in P (Park) to turn purposes. With the vehicle off, and With the ignition off, pressing the the brake pedal not applied, the ignition switch to the OFF button one time without the brake position. pressing and holding the button for pedal applied will place the ignition more than five seconds will place 4. Set the parking brake. See system in ACC/ACCESSORY. the vehicle in Service Only Mode. Electric Parking Brake on The ignition will switch from ACC/ The instruments and audio systems page 9-28. ACCESSORY to OFF after will operate as they do in ON/RUN, five minutes to prevent battery but the vehicle will not be able to be { Warning rundown. driven. The engine will not start in Service Only Mode. Press the Turning off the vehicle while ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator button again to turn the vehicle off. moving may cause loss of power Light): This mode is for driving and assist in the brake and steering starting. With the ignition off, and systems and disable the airbags. the brake pedal applied, pressing While driving, only shut the the button once will place the ignition system in ON/RUN/START. vehicle off in an emergency. Once engine cranking begins, release the button. Engine cranking will continue until the engine starts. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (18,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Starting the Engine Starting Procedure { Caution Move the shift lever to P (Park) or 1. With the Keyless Access N (Neutral). To restart the engine system, the Remote Keyless Cranking the engine for long when the vehicle is already moving, Entry (RKE) transmitter must be periods of time, by returning the use N (Neutral) only. in the vehicle. Press the ignition to the START position ENGINE START/STOP button immediately after cranking has with the brake pedal applied. { Caution ended, can overheat and damage When the engine begins the cranking motor, and drain the cranking, let go of the button. Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds vehicle is moving. If you do, you The idle speed will go down as between each try, to let the could damage the transmission. the engine gets warm. Do not cranking motor cool down. Shift to P (Park) only when the race the engine immediately vehicle is stopped. after starting it. 2. If the engine does not start after If the RKE transmitter is not in five to 10 seconds, especially in the vehicle, if there is very cold weather (below −18°C interference, or the RKE battery { Caution or 0°F), it could be flooded with is low, a Driver Information too much gasoline. Try pushing If you add electrical parts or Center (DIC) will display a the accelerator pedal all the way accessories, you could change message. See Key and Lock to the floor and holding it there Messages on page 5-39 and the way the engine operates. Any as you press the ENGINE Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) resulting damage would not be START/STOP button. Wait at System Operation on page 2-3. covered by the vehicle warranty. least 15 seconds between each See Add-On Electrical Equipment try, to allow the cranking motor on page 9-70. to cool down. When the engine starts, release the accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (19,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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thing. This clears the extra Engine Coolant Heater 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded gasoline from the engine. Do not 110-volt AC outlet. race the engine immediately Vehicles with the engine coolant heater can use this option in cold after starting it. Operate the { Warning engine and transmission gently weather conditions at or below until the oil warms up and −18°C (0°F) for easier starting and Improper use of the heater cord lubricates all moving parts. better fuel economy during engine or an extension cord can damage warm-up. Plug in the coolant heater the cord and may result in at least four hours before starting Retained Accessory overheating and fire. your vehicle. An internal thermostat Power (RAP) in the plug-end of the cord may exist . Plug the cord into a These vehicle accessories can be which will prevent engine coolant three-prong electrical utility used for up to 10 minutes after the heater operation at temperatures receptacle that is protected engine is turned off: above −18°C (0°F). by a ground fault detection function. An ungrounded . Audio System To Use the Engine Coolant outlet could cause an electric . Power Windows Heater shock. . Sunroof (if equipped) 1. Turn off the engine. . Use a weatherproof, 2. Open the hood and unwrap the heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated Power to the audio system will work extension cord if needed. up to 10 minutes or until the driver electrical cord. The cord is clipped to the diagonal brace on Failure to use the door is opened. Power to the recommended extension cord windows or sunroof will work up to the passenger side of the engine compartment. in good operating condition, 10 minutes or until any door is or using a damaged heater or opened. Check the heater cord for extension cord, could make it damage. If it is damaged, do not use it. See your dealer for a (Continued) replacement. Inspect the cord for damage yearly. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (20,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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away from moving engine parts. Leaving the Vehicle with the Warning (Continued) If you do not, it could be Engine Running damaged. overheat and cause a fire, property damage, electric Contact your dealer for information { Warning shock, and injury. on how long to use the heater in your particular area. It can be dangerous to leave the . Do not operate the vehicle vehicle with the engine running. with the heater cord It could overheat and catch fire. permanently attached to the Shifting Into Park vehicle. Possible heater cord Use this procedure to shift into It is dangerous to get out of the and thermostat damage could P (Park): vehicle if the shift lever is not fully occur. in P (Park) with the parking brake 1. Hold the brake pedal down and firmly set. The vehicle can roll. . While in use, do not let the set the parking brake. heater cord touch vehicle See Electric Parking Brake on Do not leave the vehicle when the parts or sharp edges. Never page 9-28. engine is running. If you have left close the hood on the the engine running, the vehicle heater cord. 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) can move suddenly. You or others by holding in the button on the . Before starting the vehicle, could be injured. To be sure the shift lever and pushing the lever unplug the cord, reattach the vehicle will not move, even when all the way toward the front of cover to the plug, and you are on fairly level ground, the vehicle. securely fasten the cord. always set the parking brake and Keep the cord away from any 3. Turn the ignition off. move the shift lever to P (Park). moving parts. 4. Take the Remote Keyless Entry See Shifting Into Park on (RKE) transmitter with you. page 9-20. If you are towing a 4. Before starting the engine, be trailer, see Driving Characteristics sure to unplug and store the and Towing Tips on page 9-65. cord as it was before to keep it Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (21,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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If you have to leave the vehicle with Shifting out of Park If unable to shift out of P (Park): the engine running, the vehicle must This vehicle is equipped with an 1. Fully release the shift lever be in P (Park) and the parking brake button. set. After shifting into P (Park), try to electronic shift lock release system. move the shift lever out without first The shift lock release is designed to 2. While holding down the brake pushing the button on the shift lever. prevent movement of the shift lever pedal, press the shift lever out of P (Park), unless the ignition is button again. If you can, the shift lever was not in ON/RUN and the brake pedal is fully locked into P (Park). applied. 3. Move the shift lever. Torque Lock The shift lock release is always If the shift lever will not move from P (Park), consult your dealer or a functional except in the case of an Torque lock is when the weight of professional towing service. the vehicle puts too much force on uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. the parking pawl in the Parking over Things transmission. This happens when If the vehicle has an uncharged parking on a hill and shifting the battery or a battery with low voltage, That Burn transmission into P (Park) is not try charging or jump starting the done properly and then it is difficult battery. See Jump Starting on { Warning to shift out of P (Park). To prevent page 10-64 for more information. torque lock, set the parking brake Things that can burn could touch To shift out of P (Park): and then shift into P (Park). To find hot exhaust parts under the out how, see "Shifting Into Park" 1. Apply the brake pedal. vehicle and ignite. Do not park listed previously. 2. Release the parking brake. See over papers, leaves, dry grass, If torque lock does occur, the Electric Parking Brake on or other things that can burn. vehicle may need to be pushed page 9-28. uphill by another vehicle to relieve 3. Press the shift lever button. the parking pawl pressure, so you can shift out of P (Park). 4. Move the shift lever. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (22,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Running the Vehicle Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) While Parked . There are holes or openings { Warning It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket monoxide (CO) which cannot be modifications that are not If the vehicle is left with the engine seen or smelled. Exposure to CO completely sealed. running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. can cause unconsciousness and If unusual fumes are detected or even death. See Shifting Into Park on page 9-20 if it is suspected that exhaust is and Engine Exhaust on page 9-22. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: coming into the vehicle: If parking on a hill and pulling a . The vehicle idles in areas . Drive it only with the windows trailer, see Driving Characteristics with poor ventilation (parking completely down. and Towing Tips on page 9-65. garages, tunnels, deep snow . Have the vehicle repaired that may block underbody immediately. airflow or tail pipes). Never park the vehicle with the . The exhaust smells or engine running in an enclosed sounds strange or different. area such as a garage or a . The exhaust system leaks building that has no fresh air due to corrosion or damage. ventilation. . The vehicle exhaust system has been modified, damaged, or improperly repaired. (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (23,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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. LFX and AWD, it is equipped Automatic with a 6-speed automatic Warning (Continued) Transmission transmission. With LFX and RWD, it is equipped with an could be injured. To be sure the 8-speed automatic transmission. vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, . LF3, it is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission. always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). There are several different positions See Shifting Into Park on for the shift lever. page 9-20. If you are pulling a P (Park): This position locks the trailer, see Driving Characteristics rear wheels. Use this position when and Towing Tips on page 9-65. starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before starting the engine. { Warning The vehicle has an electronic shift The vehicle may be equipped with a lock release system. Fully apply the It is dangerous to get out of the 6-speed automatic transmission, regular brakes first and then press vehicle if the shift lever is not fully or an 8-speed automatic the shift lever button before shifting transmission. in P (Park) with the parking brake from P (Park) when the ignition is in firmly set. The vehicle can roll. ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of If the vehicles has engine RPO: Do not leave the vehicle when the P (Park), ease pressure on the shift . LTG, it is equipped with a engine is running unless you lever and push the shift lever all the 6-speed automatic transmission have to. If you have left the way into P (Park) as you maintain with either All-Wheel Drive engine running, the vehicle can brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift (AWD) or Rear-Wheel move suddenly. You or others Drive (RWD). lever into another gear. See Shifting (Continued) out of Park on page 9-21. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (24,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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D (Drive): This position is for { Caution { Warning normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more Shifting to R (Reverse) while the Shifting into a drive gear while the power for passing, and you are: vehicle is moving forward could engine is running at high speed is damage the transmission. The dangerous. Unless your foot is . Going less than 55 km/h repairs would not be covered by firmly on the brake pedal, the (35 mph), push the accelerator the vehicle warranty. Shift to vehicle could move very rapidly. pedal about halfway down. R (Reverse) only after the vehicle You could lose control and hit . Going about 55 km/h (35 mph) or is stopped. people or objects. Do not shift more, push the accelerator all into a drive gear while the engine the way down. R (Reverse): Use this gear to is running at high speed. The transmission will shift down back up. to a lower gear and have more power. At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse) can be used to rock the vehicle { Caution Downshifting the transmission in back and forth to get out of snow, slippery road conditions could result ice, or sand without damaging your Shifting out of P (Park) or in skidding. See “Skidding” under transmission. See If the Vehicle Is N (Neutral) with the engine Loss of Control on page 9-5. Stuck on page 9-10. running at high speed may M (Manual Mode): This mode can damage the transmission. The N (Neutral): In this position, the be entered with the shift lever in the repairs would not be covered by engine does not connect with the D (Drive) position by pressing the wheels. To restart when the vehicle the vehicle warranty. Be sure the M (Manual Mode) button on the top is already moving, use N (Neutral) engine is not running at high of the shift lever. M (Manual Mode) only. You can also use N (Neutral) speed when shifting the vehicle. allows the driver to select gears when the vehicle is being towed. appropriate for current driving conditions. M (Manual Mode) can be Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (25,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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exited with a second press of the a short period when no spirited M (Manual Mode) button. See driving is detected. See Driver Mode Manual Mode on page 9-25. Control on page 9-31.
{ Caution Manual Mode
Spinning the tires or holding the Tap Shift vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal { Caution may damage the transmission. The repair will not be covered by Driving with the engine at a high the vehicle warranty. If you are rpm without upshifting while using Tap Shift, could damage the stuck, do not spin the tires. When To enter Permanent Tap Shift Mode: stopping on a hill, use the brakes vehicle. Always upshift when 1. With the shift lever in D (Drive), to hold the vehicle in place. necessary while using Tap Shift. press the M (Manual Mode) button on the top of the shift While in Sport Mode, the vehicle Vehicles with Tap Shift have lever. While in Tap Shift Mode, monitors driving behavior, and controls on the back of the steering the M of the PRNDM section of automatically enables Performance wheel to manually shift the the instrument cluster will Shift Features when spirited driving automatic transmission. become highlighted, and the is detected. These features maintain current gear is indicated. lower transmission gears to 2. Tap the left control to downshift, increase available engine braking and the right control to upshift. and improve acceleration response. The vehicle will exit these features 3. To exit, press the M (Manual and return to normal operation after Mode) button a second time. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (26,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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With the shift lever in D (Drive) and If shifting is prevented for any Drive Systems not in Permanent Tap Shift Mode, reason, a SHIFT DENIED message the tap shift controls will activate a will be displayed in the instrument temporary tap manual shift mode, cluster. See Transmission All-Wheel Drive allowing the transmission to be Messages on page 5-46. Vehicles with this feature always manually shifted. Automatic shifts When accelerating the vehicle from send engine power to all four return after no manual shifts have a stop in snowy and icy conditions, wheels. It is fully automatic, and been done for seven to 10 seconds. it is suggested to shift into second adjusts itself as needed for road The Temporary Tap Shift Mode can gear. A higher gear allows the conditions. also be deactivated by holding the vehicle to gain more traction on right upshift control briefly. slippery surfaces. While using Tap Shift, the vehicle will have firmer, quicker shifting. You can use this for sport driving or when climbing or descending hills, to stay in gear longer, or to downshift for more power or engine braking. The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (rpm). The transmission will not automatically shift to the next lower gear if the engine rpm is too high, nor to the next higher gear when the maximum engine rpm is reached. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (27,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses the wheels are Using ABS slowing down. If one of the wheels This vehicle has ABS, an advanced Do not pump the brakes. Just hold is about to stop rolling, the computer electronic braking system that helps the brake pedal down firmly and let will separately work the brakes at prevent a braking skid. ABS work. You may hear the ABS each wheel. pump or motor operating and feel When the vehicle begins to drive ABS can change the brake pressure the brake pedal pulsate. This is away, ABS checks itself. to each wheel, as required, faster normal. A momentary motor or clicking noise than any driver could. This can help might be heard while this test is Braking in Emergencies you steer around the obstacle while going on, and it might even be braking hard. ABS allows you to steer and brake noticed that the brake pedal moves at the same time. In many a little. This is normal. As the brakes are applied, the emergencies, steering can help computer keeps receiving updates more than even the very best on wheel speed and controls braking. braking pressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too If there is a problem with ABS, this close to the vehicle in front of you, warning light stays on. See Antilock there will not be enough time to Brake System (ABS) Warning Light apply the brakes if that vehicle on page 5-23. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (28,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Electric Parking Brake The system has a red parking brake continuously, then the EPB is only status light and an amber parking partially applied or there is a brake warning light. See Parking problem with the EPB. A DIC Brake Light on page 5-22 and message will display. Release the Service Electric Parking Brake Light EPB and try to apply it again. If the on page 5-23. There are also light does not come on, or keeps parking brake-related Driver flashing, have the vehicle serviced. Information Center (DIC) messages. Do not drive the vehicle if the red See Brake System Messages on parking brake status light is flashing. page 5-36. In case of insufficient See your dealer. See Parking Brake electrical power, the EPB cannot be Light on page 5-22. applied or released. If the amber parking brake warning Before leaving the vehicle, check light is on, lift up on the EPB switch the red parking brake status light to and hold it up. Continue to hold the ensure that the parking brake is switch until the red parking brake The vehicle has an Electric Parking applied. status light remains on. If the amber Brake (EPB). The switch for the parking brake warning light remains EPB is on the instrument panel, to EPB Apply on, see your dealer. the left of the steering wheel. The EPB can always be activated, even To apply the EPB: If the EPB is applied while the if the ignition is off. To prevent 1. Be sure the vehicle is at a vehicle is moving, the vehicle will draining the battery, avoid repeated complete stop. decelerate as long as the switch is cycles of the EPB system when the held up. If the switch is held up until 2. Lift up the EPB switch engine is not running. the vehicle comes to a stop, the momentarily. EPB will remain applied. The red parking brake status light The vehicle may automatically apply will flash and then stay on once the the EPB in some situations when EPB is fully applied. If the red the vehicle is not moving. This is parking brake status light flashes Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (29,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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normal, and is done to periodically Brake Assist check the correct operation of the { Caution EPB system. This vehicle has a brake assist Driving with the parking brake on feature designed to assist the driver If the EPB fails to apply, the rear can overheat the brake system in stopping or decreasing vehicle wheels should be blocked to and cause premature wear or speed in emergency driving prevent vehicle movement. damage to brake system parts. conditions. This feature uses the EPB Release Make sure that the parking brake stability system hydraulic brake is fully released and the brake control module to supplement the To release the EPB: warning light is off before driving. power brake system under 1. Place the ignition in the ACC/ conditions where the driver has ACCESSORY or ON/RUN quickly and forcefully applied the position. Automatic EPB Release brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle. The 2. Apply and hold the brake pedal. The EPB will automatically release if the vehicle is running, placed into stability system hydraulic brake 3. Push down momentarily on the gear, and an attempt is made to control module increases brake EPB switch. drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the ABS activates. The EPB is released when the red when the EPB is applied, to Minor brake pedal pulsation or parking brake status light is off. preserve parking brake lining life. pedal movement during this time is If the amber parking brake warning If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle normal and the driver should light is on, release the EPB by is pulling a trailer, see Driving continue to apply the brake pedal as pushing down on the EPB switch Characteristics and Towing Tips on the driving situation dictates. The and holding it down. Continue to page 9-65. brake assist feature will hold the switch until the red parking automatically disengage when the brake status light is off. If either light brake pedal is released or brake stays on after release is attempted, pedal pressure is quickly see your dealer. decreased. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (30,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Ride Control Systems If cruise control is being used and traction control or StabiliTrak begins to limit wheel spin, cruise control will Traction Control/ disengage. Cruise control may be Electronic Stability turned back on when road Control conditions allow. The indicator light for both systems The vehicle has a Traction Control Both systems come on ® is in the instrument cluster. This System (TCS) and StabiliTrak , an automatically when the vehicle is light will: electronic stability control system. started and begins to move. The These systems help limit wheel slip systems may be heard or felt while . Flash when TCS is limiting and assist the driver in maintaining they are operating or while wheel spin. performing diagnostic checks. This control, especially on slippery road . Flash when StabiliTrak is conditions. is normal and does not mean there is a problem with the vehicle. activated. TCS activates if it senses that any It is recommended to leave both . Turn on and stay on when either of the drive wheels are spinning or system is not working. beginning to lose traction. When this systems on for normal driving happens, the system brakes the conditions, but It may be necessary If either system fails to turn on or to spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets activate, a message displays in the engine power to limit wheel spin. stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. Driver Information Center (DIC), and See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on d comes on and stays on to StabiliTrak activates when the page 9-10 and “Turning the indicate that the system is inactive computer senses a difference Systems Off and On” later in this and is not assisting the driver in between the intended path and the section. maintaining control. The vehicle is direction the vehicle is actually safe to drive, but driving should be traveling. StabiliTrak selectively adjusted accordingly. applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle's brakes to help steer the vehicle in the intended direction. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (31,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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If d comes on and stays on: To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, { Caution press and hold the Y button until 1. Stop the vehicle. Do not repeatedly brake or the traction off light i and 2. Turn the engine off and wait accelerate heavily when TCS is 15 seconds. StabiliTrak OFF light g come on off. The vehicle driveline could be and stay on in the instrument 3. Start the engine. damaged. cluster. The appropriate DIC Drive the vehicle. if d comes on message is displayed. See Ride and stays on, the vehicle may need To turn off only TCS, press and Control System Messages on page 5-43. more time to diagnose the problem. release the Y button. The traction If the condition persists, see your To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on off light i displays in the instrument dealer. cluster. The appropriate DIC again, press and release the Y Turning the Systems Off message is displayed. See Ride button. The traction off light i and and On Control System Messages on StabiliTrak OFF light g in the page 5-43. instrument cluster turn off. To turn TCS on again, press and Adding accessories can affect the release the Y button. The traction vehicle's performance. See off light i displayed in the Accessories and Modifications on instrument cluster will turn off. page 10-2. If TCS is limiting wheel spin when Driver Mode Control the Y button is pressed, the system will not turn off until the Driver Mode Control attempts to add wheels stop spinning. a sportier feel, provide a more comfortable ride, or assist in different weather conditions or terrain. This system simultaneously Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (32,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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changes the software calibration of Tour Mode various sub-systems. Depending on Use for normal city and highway the option package, available driving to provide a smooth, features, and mode selected, the soft ride. suspension, steering, and powertrain will change calibrations Sport Mode to achieve the desired mode characteristics. If the vehicle is Use where road conditions or personal preference demand a more equipped with MagneRide™, selecting the various Driver Modes controlled response. adjusts the ride of the vehicle to When selected, the Sport Mode enhance the ride performance for indicator will display in the Driver the road conditions and the Driver Mode Control Switch Information Center (DIC). selected mode. The Driver Mode Control has three When in Sport Mode, the vehicle will While in the Sport and/or Track or four modes: Tour, Sport, Snow/ shift automatically but hold a lower Modes, the vehicle monitors driving Ice, and Track. The Track Mode is gear longer than it would in the behavior and automatically enables normal driving mode based on Performance Shift Features when for LF3 models only. Press « or z braking, throttle input, and vehicle spirited driving is detected. These on the MODE switch on the center lateral acceleration. See Automatic features maintain lower console to make a mode selection. Transmission on page 9-23. The transmission gears to increase The first press of the switch will steering will change to provide more available engine braking and show the current mode. Subsequent precise control. If the vehicle has improve acceleration response. The presses will scroll though the MagneRide, the suspension will vehicle will exit these features and available modes. The Tour and change to provide better cornering return to normal operation after a Sport Modes will feel similar on a performance. Competitive Driving short period when no spirited driving smooth road. Select a new setting Mode can be accessed through is detected. whenever driving conditions change. this mode. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (33,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Snow/Ice Mode When selected, the Track Mode allows increased vehicle agility, and indicator will display in the DIC. more effort is required to turn the Use when more traction is needed steering wheel. See Limited Slip during slippery conditions. The When in Track Mode, the automatic “ – Differential (LF3 Only) following. transmission will use 2 (Second) transmission and steering will ” Adjust your driving accordingly. gear instead of 1 (First) gear when function similar to Sport Mode. The accelerating from a stop. The accelerator pedal is adjusted to give Press the Y button again, or turn vehicle will upshift normally when maximum control during the highest the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY the vehicle is moving. The level of spirited driving. The and restart the vehicle, to turn TCS MagneRide will be set to the LF3 models will use a different back on. The traction off light i and accelerator pedal map instead of optimum level for vehicle using 2 (Second) gear from stop. responsiveness. Competitive Driving StabiliTrak OFF light g will go out in The accelerator pedal will reduce Mode can be accessed through the instrument cluster. engine torque at small pedal inputs. this mode. The transmission will also shift { Caution differently to assist in maintaining Competitive Driving Mode traction. (LF3 Only) When traction control is turned off, or Competitive Driving Mode When selected, the Snow/Ice Mode To select this optional handling indicator will display in the DIC. is active, it is possible to lose mode, press the Y button quickly traction. This feature is not intended for use two times and the DIC will display when the vehicle is stuck in sand, the appropriate message. While in mud, ice, snow, or gravel. If the the Competitive Driving Mode, the vehicle becomes stuck, see If the traction off light i and StabiliTrak Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-10. OFF light g will come on in the Track Mode (LF3 Only) instrument cluster. TCS does not Use when maximum vehicle limit wheel spin, the Electronic handling is desired. Limited-Slip Differential (ELSD) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (34,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Limited-Slip Differential Cruise Control See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-30. If a (LF3 Only) collision alert occurs when cruise If equipped, the Electronic Limited { Warning control is activated, cruise control is Slip Differential (ELSD) is disengaged. See Forward Collision automatically activated. ELSD Cruise control can be dangerous Alert (FCA) System on page 9-52. actively monitors vehicle sensors where you cannot drive safely at When road conditions allow the and driver inputs to determine the a steady speed. Do not use cruise control to be safely used, amount of change for the cruise control on winding roads or cruise control can be turned conditions. With ELSD, the in heavy traffic. back on. vehicle has: Cruise control can be dangerous If the brakes are applied, the cruise . Enhanced high-speed control. on slippery roads. On such roads, control disengages. fast changes in tire traction can . Improved traction through cause excessive wheel slip, and corners, allowing more acceleration. you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. . More precise steering. . Increased vehicle agility. With cruise control, a speed of . Integration with StabiliTrak. about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your For vehicles with limited slip foot on the accelerator. Cruise differential, driven under severe control does not work at speeds conditions, the rear axle fluid should below about 40 km/h (25 mph). be changed. See Competitive ® Driving Mode (LF3 Only) on If the StabiliTrak system begins to page 9-33 and Maintenance limit wheel spin while using cruise Schedule on page 11-3. control, the cruise control automatically disengages. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (35,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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J (On/Off): Press to turn the to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on Resuming a Set Speed system on and off. A white indicator the speedometer, press SET− down If the cruise control is set at a appears in the instrument cluster to the second detent. desired speed and then the brakes when cruise is turned on. * (Cancel): Press to disengage are applied, the cruise control is +RES (Resume/Accelerate): If cruise control without erasing the disengaged without erasing the set there is a set speed in memory, set speed from memory. speed from memory. press the control up briefly to Setting Cruise Control Once the vehicle speed reaches resume to that speed or press and about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, hold to accelerate. If the cruise If the J button is on when not in press the +RES up to the first control is already active, use to use, SET− or +RES could get detent briefly. The vehicle returns to increase vehicle speed. To increase pressed and go into cruise when not the previous set speed. speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press desired. Keep the button off J Increasing Speed While Cruise +RES up to the first detent. To when cruise is not being used. increase speed to the next 5 km/h Control is at a Set Speed (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, 1. Press J. If the cruise control system is press +RES up to the second 2. Get up to the desired speed. already activated: detent. 3. Press and release SET− . . Press and hold +RES up until SET− (Set/Coast): Press the the desired speed is reached, control down briefly to SET− to set 4. Remove foot from the then release it. the speed and activate cruise accelerator. . To increase vehicle speed in control. If cruise control is already When the cruise control has been active, use to decrease vehicle small increments, briefly press set to the desired speed, a green +RES up to the first detent. For speed. To decrease speed by cruise control indicator appears on 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET− down to each press, the vehicle goes the instrument cluster and a cruise about 1 km/h (1 mph) faster. the first detent. To decrease speed set speed message appears on the Head-Up Display (HUD), if equipped. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (36,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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. To increase vehicle speed in . To decrease the vehicle speed in applying the SET– switch will result larger increments, briefly press larger increments, briefly press in cruise control set to the current +RES up to the second detent. SET− down to the second vehicle speed. For each press, the vehicle detent. For each press, the speed increases to the next vehicle speed decreases to the Using Cruise Control on Hills 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the How well the cruise control will work speedometer. speedometer. on hills depends upon the vehicle The speedometer reading can be The cruise control system may speed, load, and the steepness of displayed in either English or metric automatically brake to slow the the hills. When going up steep hills, units. See Instrument Cluster on vehicle down. you might have to step on the page 5-10. The increment value accelerator pedal to maintain the The speedometer reading can be vehicle speed. When going used depends on the units displayed in either English or metric displayed. downhill, the cruise control system units. See Instrument Cluster on may automatically brake to slow the Reducing Speed While Cruise page 5-10. The increment value vehicle down. Also, you may have Control is at a Set Speed used depends on the units to brake or shift to a lower gear to displayed. If the cruise control system is keep the vehicle speed down. If the already activated: Passing Another Vehicle While brake pedal is applied, cruise Using Cruise Control control disengages. . Press and hold SET− down until the desired lower speed is Use the accelerator pedal to Ending Cruise Control reached, then release it. increase the vehicle speed. When There are four ways to end cruise you take your foot off the pedal, the . To decrease the vehicle speed in control: vehicle will slow down to the small increments, briefly press . Step lightly on the brake pedal. SET− down to the first detent. previously set cruise speed. While pressing the accelerator pedal or For each press, the vehicle goes . Press *. about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower. shortly following the release to override cruise control, briefly . Shift the transmission to N (Neutral). Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (37,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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. Press J. maintain the selected following gap. To disengage ACC, apply the brake. Warning (Continued) Erasing Speed Memory If ACC is controlling your vehicle The cruise control set speed is speed when the Traction Control this section. Complete attention is always required while driving and erased from memory if J is System (TCS) or electronic stability control system activates, the ACC you should be ready to take pressed or if the ignition is action and apply the brakes. See turned off. may automatically disengage. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Defensive Driving on page 9-3. Control on page 9-30. When road Adaptive Cruise Control conditions allow ACC to be safely If equipped with Adaptive Cruise used, the ACC can be turned Control (ACC), it allows the driver to back on. { Warning select the cruise control set speed ACC will not engage if the TCS or Adaptive Cruise Control will not and following gap. Read this entire electronic stability control system is detect or brake for children, section before using this system. disabled. pedestrians, animals, or other The following gap is the following time between your vehicle and a objects. vehicle detected directly ahead in { Warning Do not use Adaptive Cruise your path moving in the same ACC has limited braking ability Control when: direction. If no vehicle is detected in . On winding and hilly roads or your path, ACC works like regular and may not have time to slow when the sensors are cruise control. ACC uses camera the vehicle down enough to avoid blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. and radar sensors. See Radio a collision with another vehicle The system may not detect a Frequency Statement on you are following. This can occur vehicle ahead. Keep the page 13-12. when vehicles suddenly slow or stop ahead, or enter your lane. entire front of the vehicle If a vehicle is detected in your path, clean. Also see “Alerting the Driver” in ACC can apply acceleration or (Continued) limited, moderate braking to (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (38,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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J (On/Off): Press to turn the [ (Follow Distance Gap): Press Warning (Continued) system on or off. A white cruise to select a following gap time (or . Visibility is low, such as in control indicator comes on. distance) setting for ACC of Far, fog, rain, or snow conditions. +RES (Resume/Accelerate): Medium, or Near. Adaptive Cruise Control Press the control up briefly to Setting Adaptive Cruise Control performance is limited under resume the previous set speed or to these conditions. increase vehicle speed if ACC is If the cruise control is on when not in use, the cruise on/off control . On slippery roads where fast already activated. To increase speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press could get pressed and cruise control changes in tire traction can could become active when not cause excessive wheel slip. +RES up to the first detent. To increase speed to the next 5 km/h desired. Keep cruise control button (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, off when cruise is not being used. press +RES up to the second Select the set speed desired for detent. cruise. This is the vehicle speed when no vehicle is detected in SET– (Set/Coast): Press the control down briefly to set the speed its path. and activate ACC or to decrease ACC will not set at a speed less vehicle speed if ACC is already than 25 km/h (16 mph), although it activated. To decrease speed by can be resumed when driving at 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET− down to lower speeds. the first detent. To decrease speed To set ACC: to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press SET− down 1. Press J. to the second detent. 2. Get up to the desired speed. * (Cancel): Press to disengage ACC without erasing the set speed 3. Press and release SET– . from memory. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (39,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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4. Remove foot from the Resuming a Set Speed . Press and hold +RES up until accelerator. the desired set speed appears If the ACC is set at a desired speed on the display, then release it. After ACC is set, it may immediately and then the brakes are applied, the apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead ACC is disengaged without erasing . To increase vehicle speed in is detected closer than the selected the set speed from memory. small increments, press +RES following gap. up to the first detent. For each To begin using ACC again, press press, the vehicle goes 1 km/h +RES up briefly. The vehicle returns (1 mph) faster. to the previous set speed. . To increase vehicle speed in Increasing Speed While ACC is at larger increments, press +RES a Set Speed up to the second detent. For If ACC is already activated, do one each press, the vehicle speed of the following: increases to the next 5 km/h The ACC indicator displays in the (5 mph) mark on the . Use the accelerator to get to the instrument cluster and Head-Up speedometer. higher speed. Press SET down. Display (HUD) (if equipped). When – Release the control and the When it is determined that there is the ACC is active, the indicator accelerator pedal. The vehicle no vehicle ahead or the vehicle turns green. will now cruise at the higher ahead is beyond the selected Be mindful of speed limits, speed. following gap, then the vehicle surrounding traffic speeds, and speed will increase to the set speed. When the accelerator pedal is weather conditions when selecting pressed, ACC will not brake The speedometer reading can be the set speed. because it is overridden. displayed in either English or metric A warning message will appear units. See Instrument Cluster on on the Driver Information Center page 5-10. The increment value (DIC) and the Head-Up Display used depends on the units (HUD) (if equipped). See Cruise displayed. Control Messages on page 5-37. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (40,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Reducing Speed While ACC is at a The speedometer reading can be Since each gap setting corresponds Set Speed displayed in either English or metric to a following time (Far, Medium, If ACC is already activated, do one units. See Instrument Cluster on or Near), the following distance will of the following: page 5-10. The increment value vary based on vehicle speed. The used depends on the units faster the vehicle speed, the further . Use the brake to get to the displayed. back your vehicle will follow a desired lower speed. Press vehicle detected ahead. Consider SET– down and release the Selecting the Follow Distance traffic and weather conditions when accelerator pedal. The vehicle When a slower moving vehicle is selecting the following gap. The will now cruise at the lower detected ahead within the selected range of selectable gaps may not be speed. following gap, ACC will adjust the appropriate for all drivers and . Press and hold SET– down until vehicle's speed and attempt to driving conditions. the desired lower speed is maintain the follow distance gap Changing the gap setting reached, then release it. selected. automatically changes the alert . To decrease the vehicle speed in Press [ on the steering wheel to timing sensitivity (Far, Medium, smaller increments, press SET− adjust the following gap. Each press or Near) for the Forward Collision down to the first detent. For cycles the gap button through three Alert (FCA) feature. See Forward each press, the vehicle goes settings: Far, Medium, or Near. Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-52. about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower. When pressed, the current gap . To decrease the vehicle speed in setting displays briefly on the larger increments, press SET− instrument cluster and HUD, down to the second detent. For if equipped. Subsequent presses each press, the vehicle speed cycle the gap button through three decreases to the next 5 km/h settings: Far, Medium, or Near. The (5 mph) mark on the gap setting will be maintained until it speedometer. is changed. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (41,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Alerting the Driver See “Collision/Detection Systems” selected follow gap. The vehicle under Vehicle Personalization on speed increases or decreases to page 5-47. follow the vehicle in front of you, but See Defensive Driving on page 9-3. will not exceed the set speed. It may apply limited braking, if necessary. Approaching and Following a When braking is active, the brake Vehicle lamps will come on. The automatic braking may feel or sound different Without Head-Up Display than if the brakes were applied manually. This is normal. Stationary or Very Slow-Moving Objects
{ Warning The vehicle ahead symbol is in the With Head-Up Display instrument cluster and HUD display, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) if equipped. If ACC is engaged, driver action may not detect and react to may be required when ACC cannot The vehicle ahead symbol only stopped or slow-moving vehicles apply sufficient braking because of displays when a vehicle is detected ahead of you. For example, the approaching a vehicle too rapidly. in your vehicle’s path moving in the system may not brake for a same direction. vehicle it has never detected When this condition occurs, a series of red lights or the collision alert If this symbol is not displaying, ACC moving. This can occur in symbol on the HUD, if equipped, will will not respond to or brake to stop-and-go traffic or when a flash on the windshield. Either eight vehicles ahead. vehicle suddenly appears due to a vehicle ahead changing lanes. beeps will sound from the front, ACC automatically slows the vehicle Your vehicle may not stop and or both sides of the Safety Alert down and adjusts vehicle speed to Seat will pulse five times. follow the vehicle in front at the (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (42,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Notification to Resume ACC on. See Electric Parking Brake on Warning (Continued) ACC will maintain a follow gap page 9-28. To release the electric behind a detected vehicle and slow parking brake, press the accelerator could cause a crash. Use caution pedal. when using ACC. Your complete your vehicle to a stop behind that attention is always required while vehicle. A DIC warning message may driving and you should be ready If the stopped vehicle ahead has display indicating to shift to P (Park) to take action and apply the driven away and ACC has not before exiting the vehicle. See brakes. resumed, the vehicle ahead symbol Vehicle Messages on page 5-36. will flash as a reminder to check traffic before proceeding. In { Warning ACC Automatically Disengages addition, the left and right sides of ACC may automatically disengage the Safety Alert Seat will pulse three If ACC has stopped the vehicle, and the driver will need to manually times, or three beeps will sound. and if ACC is disengaged, turned apply the brakes to slow the See ”Alert Type” and “Go Notifier” in off, or canceled, the vehicle will vehicle when: “Collision/Detection Systems” under no longer be held at a stop. The vehicle can move. When ACC is . The sensors are blocked. Vehicle Personalization on page 5-47. holding the vehicle at a stop, . The Traction Control System always be prepared to manually When the vehicle ahead drives (TCS) or electronic stability apply the brakes. control system has activated or away, press RES+ or the been disabled. accelerator pedal to resume ACC. If stopped for more than . No traffic or other objects are two minutes or if the driver door is being detected. opened and the driver safety belt is . There is a fault in the system. unbuckled, the ACC automatically applies the electric parking brake to The ACC active symbol will not be hold the vehicle. The electric displayed when ACC is no longer parking brake status light will turn active. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (43,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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{ Warning { Warning { Warning
Leaving the vehicle without The ACC will not automatically On curves, ACC may respond to placing it in P (Park) can be apply the brakes if your foot is a vehicle in another lane, or may dangerous. Do not leave the resting on the accelerator pedal. not have time to react to a vehicle vehicle while it is being held at a You could crash into a vehicle in your lane. You could crash into stop by ACC. Always place the ahead of you. a vehicle ahead of you, or lose vehicle in P (Park) and turn off control of your vehicle. Give extra the ignition before leaving the Curves in the Road attention in curves and be ready vehicle. to use the brakes if necessary. Select an appropriate speed while { Warning ACC Override driving in curves. On curves, ACC may not detect a If using the accelerator pedal while ACC is active, a warning message vehicle ahead in your lane. You ACC may operate differently in a on the DIC and in the HUD (if could be startled if the vehicle sharp curve. It may reduce the equipped) will indicate that accelerates up to the set speed, vehicle speed if the curve is too automatic braking will not occur. especially when following a sharp. See Vehicle Messages on vehicle exiting or entering exit page 5-36. ACC will resume ramps. You could lose control of operation when the accelerator the vehicle or crash. Do not use pedal is not being pressed. ACC while driving on an entrance or exit ramp. Always be ready to use the brakes if necessary. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (44,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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When following a vehicle and Other Vehicle Lane Changes Do not use ACC when driving on entering a curve, ACC may not steep hills or when towing a trailer. detect the vehicle ahead and ACC will not detect a vehicle in the accelerate to the set speed. When lane while driving on steep hills. The this happens the vehicle ahead driver will often need to take over symbol will not appear. acceleration and braking on steep hills, especially when towing a trailer. If the brakes are applied, the ACC disengages. Ending ACC ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead There are three ways to until it is completely in the lane. The disengage ACC: brake may need to be manually . Step lightly on the brake pedal. applied. . Press *. ACC may detect a vehicle that is Do Not Use ACC on Hills and . not in your lane and apply the When Towing a Trailer Press J. brakes. Erasing Speed Memory ACC may occasionally provide an The cruise control set speed is alert and/or braking that is erased from memory if is considered unnecessary. It could J pressed or if the ignition is respond to vehicles in different turned off. lanes, signs, guardrails, and other stationary objects when entering or exiting a curve. This is normal operation. The vehicle does not need service. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (45,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Cleaning the Sensing System Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) The camera sensor on the Systems windshield behind the rearview Under many conditions, these mirror and the radar sensors on the This vehicle may have features that systems will not: front of the vehicle can become work together to help avoid crashes blocked by snow, ice, dirt, or mud. or reduce crash damage while . Detect children, pedestrians, These areas need to be cleaned for driving, backing, and parking. Read bicyclists, or animals. ACC to operate properly. this entire section before using . Detect vehicles or objects For cleaning instructions, see these systems. outside the area monitored by “Washing the Vehicle” under the system. Exterior Care on page 10-69. { Warning . Work at all driving speeds. System operation may also be Do not rely on the Driver . Warn you or provide you with limited under snow, heavy rain, Assistance Systems. These enough time to avoid a crash. or road spray conditions. systems do not replace the need . Work under poor visibility or for paying attention and driving bad weather conditions. safely. You may not hear or feel . Work if the detection sensor alerts or warnings provided by is not cleaned or is covered these systems. Failure to use by ice, snow, mud, or dirt. proper care when driving may result in injury, death, or vehicle Complete attention is always damage. See Defensive Driving required while driving, and you on page 9-3. should be ready to take action and apply the brakes and/or steer (Continued) the vehicle to avoid crashes. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (46,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Audible or Safety Alert Seat Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Some driver assistance features When the vehicle is shifted into alert the driver of obstacles by R (Reverse), the RVC displays an beeping. To change the volume of image of the area behind the vehicle the warning chime, see “Comfort in the center stack display. The and Convenience” under Vehicle previous screen displays when the Personalization on page 5-47. vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) If equipped with the Safety Alert after a short delay. To return to the Seat, the driver seat cushion may previous screen sooner, press a 1. View Displayed by the provide a vibrating pulse alert button on the infotainment system, Camera instead of beeping. To change this, shift into P (Park), or reach a vehicle speed of 8 km/h (5 mph). 2. Corners of the Rear Bumper see “Collision/Detection Systems” under Vehicle Personalization on Displayed images may be farther or page 5-47. closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects that Assistance Systems for are close to either corner of the Parking or Backing bumper or under the bumper do not display. If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera A warning triangle may display on (RVC), Rear Parking Assist (RPA), the RVC screen to show where the Front Park Assist (FPA), Rear Rear Parking Assist (RPA) has Automatic Braking (RAB) and detected an object. This triangle Backing Warning System, Rear changes from amber to red and Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), and increases in size the closer the Automatic Parking Assist (APA) may object. help the driver park or avoid objects. 1. View Displayed by the Always check around the vehicle Camera when parking or backing. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (47,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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vehicle within a zone 25 cm (10 in) { Warning high off the ground and below bumper level. These detection The RVC system does not display distances may be shorter during children, pedestrians, bicyclists, warmer or humid weather. Blocked crossing traffic, animals, or any sensors will not detect objects and other object located outside the can also cause false camera's field of view, below the detections. Keep the sensors clean bumper, or under the vehicle. of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush; Perceived distances may be and clean sensors after a car wash The instrument cluster may have a different from actual distances. in freezing temperatures. parking assist display with bars that Do not back the vehicle using show “distance to object” and object only the RVC screen. Failure to { Warning location information for RPA, and on use proper care before backing some vehicles, FPA. As the object may result in injury, death, The parking assist system does gets closer, more bars light up and or vehicle damage. Always check not detect children, pedestrians, the bars change color from yellow to behind and around the vehicle bicyclists, animals, or objects amber to red. before backing. located below the bumper or that When an object is first detected in are too close or too far from the the rear, one beep will be heard Parking Assist vehicle. It is not available at from the rear, or both sides of the speeds greater than 8 km/h Safety Alert Seat will pulse two With Rear Park Assist (RPA), and if (5 mph). To prevent injury, death, times. When an object is very close equipped with Front Park Assist or vehicle damage, even with (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the vehicle rear, (FPA), as the vehicle moves at parking assist, always check the or <0.3 m (1 ft) in the vehicle front), speeds of less than 8 km/h (5 mph) area around the vehicle and five beeps will sound from the front the sensors on the bumpers may check all mirrors before moving or rear depending where the object detect objects up to 2.5 m (8 ft) forward or backing. is detected, or both sides of the behind and 1.2 m (4 ft) in front of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (48,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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times. Beeps for Front Parking may automatically brake hard to a Assist are higher pitched than for { Warning stop to help avoid or reduce the Rear Parking Assist. harm caused by a backing crash. The Backing Warning System Backing Warning and Rear only operates at speeds greater Automatic Braking than 8 km/h (5 mph). It does not { Warning Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise detect children, pedestrians, Rear Automatic Braking may not Control (ACC) have the Backing bicyclists, animals, or objects avoid many types of backing Warning and Rear Automatic below the bumper or that are too crashes. Do not wait for the Braking (RAB) system. The Backing close or too far from the vehicle. automatic braking to apply. This Warning part of this system can In some situations, such as at system is not designed to replace warn of rear objects when backing higher backing speeds, there may driver braking and only works in up at speeds greater than not be enough time for the short, R (Reverse) when an object is 8 km/h (5 mph). sharp application of the vehicle detected directly behind the The Backing Warning System will brake system to occur. To prevent vehicle. It may not brake or stop beep once from the rear when an injury, death, or vehicle damage, in time to avoid a crash. It will not object is first detected, or pulse even with the Backing Warning brake for objects when the twice on both sides of the Safety System, always check the area vehicle is moving at very low Alert Seat. When the system around the vehicle and check all speeds. It does not detect detects a potential crash, beeps will mirrors before backing. children, pedestrians, bicyclists, be heard from the rear, or five animals, or objects below the pulses will be felt on both sides of When the vehicle is in R (Reverse) bumper or that are too close or the Safety Alert Seat. There may and if it is backing too fast to avoid too far from the vehicle. To also be a brief, sharp application of a crash with a detected object prevent injury, death, or vehicle the brakes. directly behind the vehicle, the Rear damage, even with Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (49,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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from the back of the vehicle do not Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) move further back when a trailer is towed. Automatic Braking, always check Braking system. Before releasing the area around the vehicle the brakes, check the RVC Turning the Features On or Off before and while backing. screen and check the area around the vehicle to make sure it Pressing the brake pedal after the is safe to proceed. vehicle comes to a stop will release the Rear Automatic Braking. If the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) brake pedal is not pressed soon If equipped, RCTA displays a red after the stop, the electric parking warning triangle with a left or right brake may be set. When it is safe, The X button on the center stack pointing arrow on the RVC screen to press the accelerator pedal firmly at warn of traffic coming from the left is used to turn on or off the Front any time to override the Rear or right. This system detects objects and Rear Parking Assist, Rear Automatic Braking. coming from up to 20 m (65 ft) from Cross Traffic Alert, Backing the left or right side of the vehicle. Warning, and Rear Automatic { Warning When an object is detected, either Braking system at the same time. three beeps sound from the left or The indicator light next to the button There may be instances where right or three Safety Alert Seat comes on when the features are on unexpected or undesired pulses occur on the left or right side, and turns off when the features automatic braking occurs. If this depending on the direction of the have been disabled. happens, either press the brake detected vehicle. Turn off parking assist and Rear pedal or firmly press the Automatic Braking when towing a accelerator pedal to release the Use caution while backing up when towing a trailer, as the RCTA trailer. brakes from the Rear Automatic detection zones that extend out (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (50,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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To turn the rear parking assist large enough to park in. The system symbols or guidance lines on or off, Warning (Continued) cannot detect whether it is a legal see “Rear Camera” under Vehicle parking space. Personalization on page 5-47. soft or narrow, objects high off the ground such as flatbed trucks, If the vehicle is equipped with RCTA can also be turned on or off or objects below ground level perpendicular parking mode, press through vehicle personalization. See such as large potholes. Always and hold the APA button during the “Collision/Detection Systems” under verify that the parking space is search process to switch the APA Vehicle Personalization on appropriate for parking a vehicle. parking mode between page 5-47. perpendicular and parallel parking. APA does not respond to changes Automatic Parking in the parking space, such as APA searches for parking spaces to Assist (APA) movement of an adjacent vehicle, the right of the vehicle. To search for or a person or object entering the a parking space to the left, turn on If equipped, APA searches for and parking space. APA does not the left turn signal. steers the vehicle into parallel or detect or avoid traffic that is perpendicular parking spots. When using APA, you must still shift gears, behind or alongside of the and control the brakes and vehicle. Always be prepared to accelerator. The Driver information stop the vehicle during the Center (DIC) and audible beeps parking maneuver. help to guide parking maneuvers. The system is available when the { Warning vehicle speed is below 30 km/h (18 mph). Press the APA APA does not apply the brakes. button, O, to enable the system to After completely passing a large APA may not detect objects in the begin searching for a space that is enough space bordered by two parking space, objects that are vehicles or other objects, an audible (Continued) beep occurs and a red symbol displays in the DIC. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (51,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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into a previously detected space. . Electronic stability control or The APA system does not need antilock brakes are activated. service. . A high priority vehicle message If the vehicle exceeds 10 km/h is displayed in the DIC. (6 mph), APA is automatically . An incoming call is received disengaged and automatic steering through a connected phone. will turn off. A DIC progress arrow Disconnect the phone from the displays the status of the parking vehicle to prevent APA from maneuver. Depending on the space disengaging. APA will instruct the vehicle to stop size, additional maneuvers may be once a large enough space is found. required, and there will be additional To cancel APA, press the APA Follow the instructions in the DIC. instructions. When changing gears, button again. When instructed to drive in reverse, allow the automatic steering to When the System Does Not Seem shift to R (Reverse) to engage complete before continuing the to Work Properly automatic steering. The steering parking maneuver. Upon successful wheel will briefly vibrate as a completion of a maneuver, APA will The APA system may require a reminder to remove hands from the beep and display a PARKING short period of driving along curves steering wheel. Check surroundings COMPLETE message. Place the to calibrate. and continue braking or accelerating vehicle in P (Park). as needed, and be prepared to stop Assistance Systems for to avoid vehicles, pedestrians, APA may automatically disengage if: Driving or objects. . The steering wheel is used by the driver. If equipped, when driving the If the vehicle is in R (Reverse), but vehicle forward, Forward Collision does not steer into the expected . The maximum allowed speed is Alert (FCA), Lane Departure space, this may be because the exceeded. Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping system is maneuvering the vehicle . There is a failure with the APA Assist (LKA), Side Blind Zone Alert system. (SBZA), Lane Change Alert (LCA), Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (52,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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and/or the Active Emergency Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Braking System can help to avoid a { Warning crash or reduce crash damage. FCA is a warning system and Forward Collision Alert does not apply the brakes. When approaching a slower-moving or (FCA) System stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, If equipped, the FCA system may or when following a vehicle too help to avoid or reduce the harm closely, FCA may not provide a FCA warnings will not occur unless caused by front-end crashes. When warning with enough time to help the FCA system detects a vehicle approaching a vehicle ahead too avoid a crash. FCA does not warn ahead. When a vehicle is detected, quickly, FCA provides a flashing red of pedestrians, animals, signs, the vehicle-ahead indicator will alert on the windshield and rapidly guardrails, bridges, construction display green. Vehicles may not be beeps or pulses the Safety Alert barrels, or other objects. Be ready detected on curves, highway exit Seat. FCA also lights an amber to take action and apply the ramps, or hills; or due to poor visual alert if following another brakes. For more information, see visibility. FCA will not detect another vehicle much too closely. Defensive Driving on page 9-3. vehicle ahead until it is completely FCA detects vehicles within a in the driving lane. distance of approximately 60 m FCA can be disabled with the FCA (197 ft) and operates at speeds steering wheel control, or if your { Warning above 40 km/h (25 mph). If the vehicle is equipped with Adaptive vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control Cruise Control (ACC), through FCA does not provide a warning (ACC), it can detect vehicles to vehicle personalization. See the to help avoid a crash, unless it distances of approximately 110 m “Auto Collision Preparation” portion detects a vehicle. FCA may not (360 ft) and operates at all speeds. of “Collision/Detection Systems” detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA See Adaptive Cruise Control on under Vehicle Personalization on sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, page 9-37. page 5-47. (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (53,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Collision Alert Continue to apply the brake pedal Warning (Continued) as needed. Cruise control may be disengaged when the Collision Alert or ice, or if the windshield is occurs. damaged. It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads, Tailgating Alert or in conditions that can limit visibility such as fog, rain, or snow, or if the headlamps or With Head-Up Display windshield are not cleaned or in proper condition. Keep the windshield, headlamps, and FCA sensors clean and in good repair. The vehicle-ahead indicator will display amber when you are following a detected vehicle ahead Without Head-Up Display much too closely. When your vehicle approaches another detected vehicle too rapidly, the red FCA display will flash on the windshield. Also, eight high-pitched beeps will sound from the front, or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times. When this Collision Alert occurs, the brake system may prepare for driver braking to occur more rapidly which can cause a brief, mild deceleration. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (54,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Selecting the Alert Timing alert will occur. Consider traffic and front of the vehicle where radar weather conditions when selecting sensors are located, may correct the alert timing. The range of the issue. selectable alert timing may not be appropriate for all drivers and Active Emergency driving conditions. Braking System If your vehicle is equipped with If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Control (ACC) it also has the Active changing the FCA timing setting Emergency Braking System, which automatically changes the ACC includes Intelligent Brake following gap setting (Far, Medium, Assist (IBA) and the Automatic or Near). Collision Preparation (ACP) System. Unnecessary Alerts These systems can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the The Collision Alert control is on the FCA may provide unnecessary vehicle to help avoid or lessen the steering wheel. Press [ to set the alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles severity of crashes when driving in a in other lanes, objects that are not FCA timing to Far, Medium, Near, forward gear. vehicles, or shadows. These alerts or on some vehicles, Off. The first are normal operation and the button press shows the current Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) vehicle does not need service. setting on the DIC. Additional button IBA may activate when the brake presses will change this setting. The Cleaning the System pedal is applied quickly by providing chosen setting will remain until it is a boost to braking based on the changed and will affect the timing of If the FCA system does not seem to speed of approach and distance to both the Collision Alert and the operate properly, cleaning the a vehicle ahead. Tailgating Alert features. The timing outside of the windshield in front of Minor brake pedal pulsations or of both alerts will vary based on the camera sensor on the back of pedal movement during this time is vehicle speed. The faster the the rearview mirror, and cleaning the normal and the brake pedal should vehicle speed, the farther away the Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (55,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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continue to be applied as needed. IBA will automatically disengage { Warning Warning (Continued) only when the brake pedal is released. ACP is an emergency crash Complete attention is always preparation feature and is not required while driving, and you designed to avoid crashes. Do should be ready to take action { Warning not rely on ACP to brake the and apply the brakes and/or steer IBA may increase vehicle braking vehicle. the vehicle to avoid crashes. in situations when it may not be ACP may not: necessary. You could block the Brake Preparation . Respond to stopped vehicles, flow of traffic. If this occurs, take pedestrians, or animals. When quickly approaching a vehicle your foot off the brake pedal and ahead, Brake Preparation reduces then apply the brakes as needed. . Detect a vehicle ahead on winding or hilly roads. brake response time by having the brake system prepared for driver Automatic Collision . Detect a stopped or braking to occur more rapidly. Preparation (ACP) System slow-moving vehicle or other object ahead. Automatic Braking When driving in a forward gear . Detect a vehicle when If ACP detects it is about to crash above 4 km/h (2.5 mph), ACP may weather limits visibility, such with the vehicle you are following help reduce crash damage by as in fog, rain, or snow. In that is moving or has come to a applying the brakes. It has a these situations, ACP sensor stop, and the brakes have not been detection range of approximately performance is limited. applied, it may automatically brake 60 m (197 ft). This front automatic hard. This can help to reduce crash braking can only occur if a vehicle is (Continued) damage and it may even help to detected. This is shown by the FCA avoid some very low speed crashes. vehicle ahead indicator being lit. Automatic Braking may slow the See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) vehicle to a complete stop to try to System on page 9-52. avoid a potential crash. If this Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (56,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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happens, Automatic Braking may the Lane Change Alert system, read engage the Electric Parking Brake { Warning the entire Lane Change Alert (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop. section before using this feature. To release the EPB, press the EPB Using the Automatic Collision button. A firm press of the Preparation System while towing Lane Change Alert accelerator pedal will also release a trailer could cause you to lose Automatic Braking and the EPB. control of the vehicle and crash. If equipped, the LCA system is a Turn the system off when towing lane-changing aid that assists a trailer. drivers with avoiding lane change { Warning crashes that occur with vehicles in the side blind zone (or spot) areas Automatic Braking may Side Blind Zone or with vehicles rapidly approaching automatically brake the vehicle Alert (SBZA) these areas from behind. The LCA suddenly in situations where it is warning display will light up in the unexpected and undesired. If equipped, the SBZA system is a corresponding outside side mirror It could respond to a turning lane-changing aid that assists and will flash if the turn signal is on. vehicle ahead, guardrails, signs, drivers with avoiding crashes that and other non-moving objects. To occur with vehicles in the side blind { Warning override Automatic Braking, firmly zone (or spot) areas. When the press the accelerator pedal, if it is vehicle is moving forward, the left or LCA does not alert the driver to safe to do so. right side mirror display will light up vehicles outside of the system if a vehicle is detected in that blind detection zones, pedestrians, zone. If the turn signal is activated bicyclists, or animals. It may not Automatic Braking can be disabled and a vehicle is also detected on provide alerts when changing or reduced through vehicle the same side, the display will flash personalization. See the “Auto as an extra warning not to change lanes under all driving conditions. Collision Preparation” portion of lanes. Since this system is part of Failure to use proper care when “Collision/Detection Systems” under changing lanes may result in Vehicle Personalization on (Continued) page 5-47. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (57,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. The Warning (Continued) Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) warning area starts at approximately injury, death, or vehicle damage. the middle of the vehicle and goes Before making a lane change, back 5 m (16 ft). Drivers are also always check mirrors, glance over warned of vehicles rapidly your shoulder, and use the turn approaching from up to 25 m (82 ft) Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror signals. behind the vehicle. Display Display
How the System Works When the vehicle is started, both The LCA symbol lights up in the outside mirror LCA displays will side mirrors when the system briefly come on to indicate the detects a vehicle in the next lane system is operating. When the over that is in the side blind zone or vehicle is moving forward, the left- rapidly approaching from behind. or right-side mirror display will light A lit LCA symbol indicates it may be up if a vehicle is detected in the unsafe to change lanes. Before next lane over in that blind zone or making a lane change, check the rapidly approaching that zone. If the LCA display, check mirrors, glance turn signal is activated in the same 1. SBZA Detection Zone over your shoulder, and use the turn direction as a detected vehicle, this 2. LCA Detection Zone signals. display will flash as an extra warning not to change lanes. LCA Detection Zones The LCA sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m (11 ft). The height of the zone is approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (58,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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LCA can be disabled through or object extending out to either side If the LCA displays do not light up vehicle personalization. See of the vehicle. Attached objects may when vehicles are in the side blind “Collision/Detection Systems” under also interfere with the detection of zone or rapidly approaching this Vehicle Personalization on vehicles. This is normal system zone and the system is clean, the page 5-47. If LCA is disabled by the operation; the vehicle does not need system may need service. Take the driver, the LCA mirror displays will service. vehicle to your dealer. not light up. LCA may not always alert the driver When LCA is disabled for any When the System Does Not to vehicles in the next lane over, reason other than the driver turning Seem to Work Properly especially in wet conditions or when it off, the Lane Change Alert On driving on sharp curves. The system option will not be available on the The LCA system requires some does not need to be serviced. The personalization menu. driving for the system to calibrate to system may light up due to maximum performance. This guardrails, signs, trees, shrubs, and Radio Frequency Information calibration may occur more quickly if other non-moving objects. This is See Radio Frequency Statement on the vehicle is driving on a straight normal system operation; the page 13-12. highway road with traffic and vehicle does not need service. roadside objects (e.g., guardrails, Lane Departure barriers). LCA may not operate when the LCA sensors in the left or right corners of Warning (LDW) LCA displays may not come on the rear bumper are covered with when passing a vehicle quickly or mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush, or in If equipped, LDW may help avoid when towing a trailer. The LCA heavy rainstorms. For cleaning crashes due to unintentional lane detection zones that extend back instructions, see "Washing the departures. It may provide a from the side of the vehicle do not Vehicle" under Exterior Care on warning if the vehicle is crossing a move further back when a trailer is page 10-69. If the DIC still displays detected lane marking without using towed. Use caution while changing the system unavailable message a turn signal in the lane departure lanes when towing a trailer. LCA after cleaning both sides of the direction. Since this system is part may alert to objects attached to the vehicle toward the rear corners of of the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) vehicle, such as a trailer, bicycle, the vehicle, see your dealer. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (59,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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system, read the entire Lane Keep Assist (LKA) section before using { Warning Warning (Continued) this feature. The LKA system does not . Detect lanes on winding or Lane Keep Assist (LKA) continuously steer the vehicle. hilly roads. It may not keep the vehicle in the If LKA only detects lane markings If equipped, LKA may help avoid lane or give a Lane Departure on one side of the road, it will crashes due to unintentional lane Warning (LDW) alert, even if a only assist or provide an LDW departures. It may assist by gently lane marking is detected. alert when approaching the lane turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane The LKA and LDW systems on the side where it has detected marking without using a turn signal may not: a lane marking. Even with LKA and LDW, you must steer the in that direction. It may also provide . Provide an alert or enough a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) steering assist to avoid a lane vehicle. Always keep your system alert as the lane marking is departure or crash. attention on the road and crossed. The LKA system will not maintain proper vehicle position . assist or provide an LDW alert if it Detect lane markings under within the lane, or vehicle detects that you are actively poor weather or visibility damage, injury, or death could steering. Override LKA by turning conditions. This can occur if occur. Always keep the the steering wheel. LKA uses a the windshield or headlamps windshield, headlamps, and are blocked by dirt, snow, camera to detect lane markings camera sensors clean and in or ice, if they are not in between 60 km/h (37 mph) and good repair. Do not use LKA in 180 km/h (112 mph). proper condition, or if the sun shines directly into the bad weather conditions. camera. . Detect road edges. (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (60,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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approaches a detected lane marking . Roads with poor lane markings, { Warning without using a turn signal in that such as two-lane roads. direction. It may also provide an Using LKA while towing a trailer If the LKA system is not functioning A properly when lane markings are or on slippery roads could cause LDW alert by flashing amber clearly visible, cleaning the loss of control of the vehicle and as the lane marking is crossed. Additionally, there will be three windshield may help. a crash. Turn the system off. beeps, or the driver seat will pulse LKA assistance and/or LDW alerts three times, on the right or left, may occur due to tar marks, How the System Works depending on the lane departure shadows, cracks in the road, direction. The LKA camera sensor is on the temporary or construction lane windshield ahead of the rearview The LKA system does not markings, or other road mirror. continuously steer the vehicle. imperfections. This is normal system If LKA does not detect active driver operation; the vehicle does not need To turn LKA on and off, press A steering, an alert and chime may be service. Turn LKA off if these on the center stack. provided. Move the steering wheel conditions continue. to dismiss. When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The system performance may be affected by: . Close vehicles ahead. When on, A is green if LKA is . available to assist and provide LDW Sudden lighting changes, such alerts. It may assist by gently as when driving through tunnels. turning the steering wheel and . Banked roads. display A as amber if the vehicle Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (61,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Fuel ASTM specification D4814 with a If the octane is less than 91, posted octane rating of 91 or higher. damage to the engine may occur Use of the recommended fuel is an Regular unleaded gasoline rated at and may void the vehicle warranty. important part of the proper 87 octane or higher can be used, If heavy knocking is heard when maintenance of this vehicle. When but acceleration and fuel economy using gasoline rated at 91 octane or driving in the U.S. and Canada, to will be reduced, and an audible higher, the engine needs service. help keep the engine clean and knocking noise may be heard. If this maintain optimum vehicle occurs, use a gasoline rated at Use of Seasonal Fuels performance, we recommend using 91 octane or higher as soon as Use summer and winter fuels in the TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines. possible. Otherwise, the engine appropriate season. The fuels See www.toptiergas.com for a list of could be damaged. If heavy industry automatically modifies the TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines. knocking is heard when using fuel for the appropriate season. gasoline with a 91 octane rating or If fuel is left in the vehicle tank for higher, the engine needs service. long periods of time, driving or If the vehicle has the 3.6L V6 LFX starting could be affected. Drive the engine (VIN Code 3), use regular vehicle until the fuel is at one-half unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM tank or less, then refuel with the specification D4814 with a posted current seasonal fuel. octane rating of 87 or higher. Do not Prohibited Fuels use gasoline with an octane rating Gasolines containing oxygenates below 87, as it may cause engine such as ethers and ethanol, as well damage and will lower fuel as reformulated gasolines, are economy. available in some cities. If these If the vehicle has the 3.6L V6 LF3 gasolines comply with the If the vehicle has the 2.0L L4 LTG twin turbo engine (VIN Code 8), use previously described specification, turbo engine (VIN Code X), use premium unleaded gasoline meeting then they are acceptable to use. premium unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM specification D4814 with a However, E85 (85% ethanol) and posted octane rating of 91 or higher. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (62,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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other fuels containing more than California Fuel Fuels in Foreign 15% ethanol must be used only in FlexFuel vehicles. Requirements Countries If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries { Caution California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S. or Canada, the designed to operate on fuels that proper fuel might be hard to find. Do not use fuel containing meet California specifications. See Check regional auto club or fuel methanol. It can corrode metal the underhood emission control retail brand websites for availability parts in the fuel system and also label. If this fuel is not available in in the country where driving. Never damage plastic and rubber parts. states adopting California Emissions use leaded gasoline, fuel containing That damage would not be Standards, the vehicle will operate methanol, manganese, or any other covered under the vehicle satisfactorily on fuels meeting fuel not recommended. Costly warranty. federal specifications, but emission repairs caused by use of improper control system performance might fuel would not be covered by the be affected. The malfunction vehicle warranty. Some gasolines, mainly high octane indicator lamp could turn on and the racing gasolines, can contain an vehicle may not pass a smog-check Fuel Additives octane-enhancing additive called test. See Malfunction Indicator methylcyclopentadienyl manganese Lamp on page 5-19. If this occurs, To keep fuel systems clean, TOP tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use return to your authorized dealer for TIER Detergent Gasoline is gasolines and/or fuel additives with diagnosis. If it is determined that the recommended. See Fuel on MMT as they can reduce spark plug condition is caused by the type of page 9-61. life and affect emission control fuel used, repairs may not be If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is system performance. The covered by the vehicle warranty. not available, one bottle of Fuel malfunction indicator lamp may turn System Treatment PLUS added to on. If this occurs, see your dealer the fuel tank at every engine oil for service. change, can help. Fuel System Treatment PLUS is the only Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (63,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. It is available at Warning (Continued) your dealer. . Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let Filling the Tank children pump fuel.
. { Warning Fuel can spray out if the refueling nozzle is inserted Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn too quickly. This spray can violently and can cause injury or happen if the tank is nearly death. full, and is more likely in hot weather. Insert the refueling . To help avoid injuries to you nozzle slowly and wait for and others, read and follow any hiss noise to stop prior to To open the fuel door, push and all the instructions on the fuel beginning to flow fuel release the rearward center edge of pump island. the door. . Turn off the engine when The vehicle has a capless refueling refueling. system and does not have a fuel cap. The filling nozzle must be fully . Keep sparks, flames, and inserted and latched prior to starting smoking materials away fuel flow. from fuel. Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not . Do not leave the fuel pump top off or overfill the tank and wait a unattended. few seconds before removing the . Do not reenter the vehicle nozzle. After initial shutoff, do not while pumping fuel. partially remove the nozzle to add (Continued) more fuel as this will result in fuel Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (64,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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spillage. Clean fuel from painted Filling a Portable Fuel surfaces as soon as possible. See { Warning Exterior Care on page 10-69. Container Attempting to refuel without using the funnel adapter may cause fuel { Warning { Warning spillage and damage the capless If a fire starts while you are fuel system. This could cause a Filling a portable fuel container refueling, do not remove the fire and you or others could be while it is in the vehicle can cause nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by badly burned and the vehicle fuel vapors that can ignite either shutting off the pump or by could be damaged. by static electricity or other notifying the station attendant. means. You or others could be Leave the area immediately. 3. After filling the tank, remove and badly burned and the vehicle clean the funnel adapter and could be damaged. Always: . Filling the Tank with a Portable return it to the storage location. Use approved fuel Gas Can containers. If the vehicle runs out of fuel and . Remove the container from must be filled from a portable the vehicle, trunk, or pickup gas can: bed before filling. 1. Locate the capless funnel . Place the container on the adapter from under the carpet in ground. the trunk. . Place the nozzle inside the fill 2. Insert and latch the funnel into opening of the container the capless fuel system. before dispensing fuel, and (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (65,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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. Do not tow a trailer during the Warning (Continued) Trailer Towing first 2 414 km (1500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, keep it in contact with the fill General Towing axle, or other parts. opening until filling is Information . complete. Then during the first 800 km Only use towing equipment that has (500 mi) of trailer towing, do not . Fill the container no more been designed for the vehicle. drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and than 95% full to allow for Contact your dealer or trailering do not make starts at full throttle. expansion. dealer for assistance with preparing . Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). . Do not smoke, light matches, the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read Shift the transmission to a lower or use lighters while the entire section before towing a gear if the transmission shifts pumping fuel. trailer. too often under heavy loads and/ . Avoid using cell phones or For towing a disabled vehicle, see or hilly conditions. other electronic devices. Towing the Vehicle on page 10-67. . Do not use Adaptive Cruise For towing the vehicle behind Control when towing. another vehicle such as a motor . home, see Recreational Vehicle The Automatic Collision Towing on page 10-67. Preparation System should be set to Off when towing. See Active Emergency Braking Driving Characteristics System on page 9-54. and Towing Tips . Turn off Parking Assist when Driving with a Trailer towing. When towing a trailer: . Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply to trailer towing. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (66,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing { Warning amount of experience. The More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is when towing a trailer. The When towing a trailer, exhaust longer and not as responsive as the combination will not accelerate as gases may collect at the rear of vehicle itself. Get acquainted with quickly and is longer so it is the vehicle and enter if the the handling and braking of the rig necessary to go much farther liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most before setting out for the open road. window is open. beyond the passed vehicle before Before starting, check all trailer hitch returning to the lane. When towing a trailer: parts and attachments, safety Backing Up . Do not drive with the liftgate, chains, electrical connectors, lamps, trunk/hatch, or rear-most tires, and mirrors. If the trailer has Hold the bottom of the steering window open. electric brakes, start the wheel with one hand. To move the combination moving and then apply trailer to the left, move that hand to . Fully open the air outlets on the trailer brake controller by hand the left. To move the trailer to the or under the instrument to be sure the brakes work. right, move your hand to the right. panel. During the trip, check occasionally Always back up slowly and, . Also adjust the climate to be sure that the load is secure if possible, have someone control system to a setting and the lamps and any trailer guide you. that brings in only outside air. brakes still work. See “Climate Control Making Turns Systems” in the Index. Following Distance For more information about Stay at least twice as far behind the { Caution Carbon Monoxide, see Engine vehicle ahead as you would when Making very sharp turns while driving the vehicle without a trailer. Exhaust on page 9-22. trailering could cause the trailer to This can help to avoid heavy come in contact with the vehicle. braking and sudden turns. (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (67,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift Parking on Hills Caution (Continued) the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often { Warning The vehicle could be damaged. under heavy loads and/or hilly Avoid making very sharp turns conditions. Parking the vehicle on a hill with while trailering. When towing at high altitude on the trailer attached can be steep uphill grades, consider the dangerous. If something goes When turning with a trailer, make following: Engine coolant will boil at wrong, the rig could start to move. wider turns than normal. Do this so a lower temperature than at normal People can be injured, and both the trailer will not strike soft altitudes. If the engine is turned off the vehicle and the trailer can be shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, immediately after towing at high damaged. When possible, always or other objects. Avoid jerky or altitude on steep uphill grades, the park the rig on a flat surface. sudden maneuvers. Signal well in vehicle may show signs similar to advance. engine overheating. To avoid this, If parking the rig on a hill: If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn let the engine run while parked, out, the arrows on the instrument preferably on level ground, with the 1. Press the brake pedal, but do cluster will still flash for turns. It is automatic transmission in P (Park) not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn important to check occasionally to for a few minutes before turning the the wheels into the curb if facing be sure the trailer bulbs are still engine off. If the overheat warning downhill or into traffic if facing working. comes on, see Engine Overheating uphill. on page 10-21. Driving on Grades 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or 3. When the wheel chocks are in steep downgrade. If the place, release the regular brakes transmission is not shifted down, the until the chocks absorb the load. brakes might get hot and no longer work well. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (68,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
9-68 Driving and Operating
4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then lubricant, belts, cooling system, and how much the vehicle is used to pull apply the parking brake and shift brake system. It is a good idea to a trailer are all important. It can into P (Park). inspect these before and during depend on any special equipment 5. Release the brake pedal. the trip. on the vehicle, and the amount of Check periodically to see that all tongue weight the vehicle can carry. Leaving After Parking on a Hill hitch nuts and bolts are tight. See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” later in this section. 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. Maximum trailer weight is calculated 2. Start the engine. Trailer Towing (With LFX Engine) assuming only the driver is in the 3. Shift into a gear. tow vehicle and it has all the 4. Release the parking brake. Before pulling a trailer, three required trailering equipment. The important considerations have to do weight of additional optional 5. Let up on the brake pedal. with weight: equipment, passengers, and cargo 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is . Weight of the trailer. in the tow vehicle must be clear of the chocks. subtracted from the maximum trailer . Weight of the trailer tongue. weight. 7. Stop and have someone pick up . and store the chocks. Total weight on your vehicle's Ask your dealer for trailering tires. information or advice, or write us at Maintenance when Trailer Weight of the Trailer our Customer Assistance Offices. Towing See Customer Assistance Offices How heavy can a trailer safely be? The vehicle needs service more on page 13-3. often when pulling a trailer. See It should never weigh more than Weight of the Trailer Tongue Maintenance Schedule on 454 kg (1,000 lb). But even that can page 11-3. Things that are be too heavy. The tongue load (1) of any trailer is especially important in trailer an important weight to measure It depends on how the rig is used. because it affects the total gross operation are automatic For example, speed, altitude, road transmission fluid, engine oil, axle weight of the vehicle. The Gross grades, outside temperature, and Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (69,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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curb weight of the vehicle, any The trailer tongue (1) should weigh Towing Equipment cargo carried in it, and the people 10 % of the total loaded trailer who will be riding in the vehicle. weight (2). Hitches If there are a lot of options, After loading the trailer, weigh the Use the correct hitch equipment. equipment, passengers, or cargo in trailer and then the tongue, See your dealer or a hitch dealer for the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue separately, to see if the weights are assistance. weight the vehicle can carry, which proper. If they are not, adjustments will also reduce the trailer weight the . The rear bumper on the vehicle might be made by moving some is not intended for hitches. Do vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer, items around in the trailer. the tongue load must be added to not attach rental hitches or other the GVW because the vehicle will Total Weight on Your Vehicle's bumper-type hitches to it. Use be carrying that weight, too. See Tires only a frame-mounted hitch that Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-11. does not attach to the bumper. Be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold . Will any holes be made in the tires. These numbers can be found body of the vehicle when the on the Tire and Loading Information trailer hitch is installed? If so, label. See Vehicle Load Limits on seal the holes when the hitch is page 9-11. Make sure not to go over removed. If the holes are not the GVW limit for the vehicle, sealed, dirt, water, and deadly including the weight of the trailer carbon monoxide (CO) from the tongue. exhaust can get into the vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on Trailer Towing (With LTG page 9-22. or LF3 Engine) Safety Chains The vehicle is neither designed nor Always attach chains between the intended to tow a trailer. vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (70,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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the trailer to help prevent the tongue Conversions and from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Add-Ons Leave enough slack so the rig can turn. Never allow safety chains to Add-On Electrical drag on the ground. Equipment Trailer Brakes Does the trailer have its own { Caution brakes? Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes Some electrical equipment can so they are installed, adjusted, and damage the vehicle or cause maintained properly. components to not work and would not be covered by the Because the vehicle has antilock warranty. Always check with your brakes, do not tap into the vehicle's dealer before adding electrical brake system. If this is done, both equipment. brake systems will not work well or at all. Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-33 and Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-33. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Battery ...... 10-25 Engine Compartment Fuse Vehicle Care All-Wheel Drive ...... 10-26 Block ...... 10-32 Starter Switch Check ...... 10-27 Instrument Panel Fuse Automatic Transmission Shift Block ...... 10-35 General Information Lock Control Function Rear Compartment Fuse General Information ...... 10-2 Check ...... 10-27 Block ...... 10-38 California Proposition Park Brake and P (Park) 65 Warning ...... 10-2 Mechanism Check ...... 10-28 Wheels and Tires California Perchlorate Wiper Blade Tires ...... 10-40 Materials Requirements . . . . 10-2 Replacement ...... 10-28 All-Season Tires ...... 10-41 Accessories and Windshield Replacement . . . 10-29 Winter Tires ...... 10-42 Modifications ...... 10-2 Run-Flat Tires ...... 10-42 Headlamp Aiming Low-Profile Tires ...... 10-43 Vehicle Checks Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-29 Summer Tires ...... 10-43 Doing Your Own Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-44 Service Work ...... 10-3 Bulb Replacement Tire Designations ...... 10-45 Hood ...... 10-4 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-29 Tire Terminology and Engine Compartment Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-29 Definitions ...... 10-46 Overview ...... 10-5 High Intensity Discharge Tire Pressure ...... 10-49 Engine Oil ...... 10-10 (HID) Lighting ...... 10-30 Tire Pressure for High-Speed Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-12 LED Lighting ...... 10-30 Operation ...... 10-50 Automatic Transmission License Plate Lamp ...... 10-30 Tire Pressure Monitor Fluid ...... 10-14 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-31 System ...... 10-51 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-14 Electrical System Tire Pressure Monitor Cooling System ...... 10-16 Operation ...... 10-52 Engine Coolant ...... 10-18 Electrical System Overload ...... 10-31 Tire Inspection ...... 10-55 Engine Overheating ...... 10-21 Tire Rotation ...... 10-55 Washer Fluid ...... 10-22 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 10-32 When It Is Time for New Brakes ...... 10-23 Tires ...... 10-57 Brake Fluid ...... 10-24 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
10-2 Vehicle Care
Buying New Tires ...... 10-58 General Information cause cancer and birth defects or Different Size Tires and other reproductive harm. Engine Wheels ...... 10-59 For service and parts needs, visit exhaust, many parts and systems, Uniform Tire Quality your dealer. You will receive many fluids, and some component Grading ...... 10-60 genuine GM parts and GM-trained wear by-products contain and/or Wheel Alignment and Tire and supported service people. emit these chemicals. Balance ...... 10-61 Genuine GM parts have one of Wheel Replacement ...... 10-61 these marks: California Perchlorate Tire Chains ...... 10-62 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-63 Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive Jump Starting applications, such as airbag Jump Starting ...... 10-64 initiators, safety belt pretensioners, Towing the Vehicle and lithium batteries contained in Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-67 Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, Recreational Vehicle may contain perchlorate materials. Towing ...... 10-67 Special handling may be necessary. For additional information, see Appearance Care www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ Exterior Care ...... 10-69 perchlorate. Interior Care ...... 10-74 Floor Mats ...... 10-77 Accessories and California Proposition Modifications 65 Warning Adding non‐dealer accessories or Most motor vehicles, including this making modifications to the vehicle one, contain and/or emit chemicals can affect vehicle performance and known to the State of California to safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability, ride and Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. aerodynamics, durability, and Before attempting to do your own electronic systems like antilock service work, see Servicing the brakes, traction control, and stability Doing Your Own Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on control. These accessories or Service Work page 3-33. modifications could even cause Keep a record with all parts receipts malfunction or damage not covered { Warning and list the mileage and the date of by the vehicle warranty. any service work performed. See Damage to vehicle components It can be dangerous to work on Maintenance Records on resulting from modifications or the your vehicle if you do not have page 11-16. installation or use of non‐GM the proper knowledge, service certified parts, including control manual, tools, or parts. Always { Caution module or software modifications, is follow owner manual procedures not covered under the terms of the and consult the service manual Even small amounts of vehicle warranty and may affect for your vehicle before doing any contamination can cause damage remaining warranty coverage for service work. to vehicle systems. Do not allow affected parts. contaminants to contact the fluids, GM Accessories are designed to If doing some of your own service reservoir caps, or dipsticks. complement and function with other work, use the proper service systems on the vehicle. See your manual. It tells you much more dealer to accessorize the vehicle about how to service the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories than this manual can. To order the installed by a dealer technician. proper service manual, see Service Also, see Adding Equipment to the Publications Ordering Information Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on on page 13-11. page 3-33. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
10-4 Vehicle Care
Hood 2. Go to the front of the vehicle to find the secondary hood release To open the hood: handle. The handle is under the front edge of the hood near the center. Push the handle to the right and at the same time raise the hood. To close the hood: Before closing the hood, be sure all 1. Pull the hood release lever with filler caps are on properly. Then, this symbol on it. It is on the bring the hood from full open to lower left side of the instrument within 152 mm (6 in) of the closed panel. position. Pause, then push the front center of the hood with a swift, firm motion to fully close the hood. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Engine Compartment Overview
2.0L L4 LTG Engine Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
10-6 Vehicle Care
1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on page 10-22. 2. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Battery on page 10-25. 3. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10-32. 4. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10-16. 5. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Battery on page 10-25. 6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 10-10. 7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System on page 10-16. 8. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 10-10. 9. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10-14. 10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 10-23. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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3.6L V6 LFX Engine Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
10-8 Vehicle Care
1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on page 10-22. 2. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Battery on page 10-25. 3. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10-32. 4. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10-16. 5. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Battery on page 10-25. 6. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System on page 10-16. 7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 10-10. 8. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 10-10. 9. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10-14. 10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 10-23. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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3.6L V6 LF3 Engine Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
10-10 Vehicle Care
1. Windshield Washer Fluid Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on It is a good idea to check the engine page 10-22. To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful oil level at each fuel fill. In order to 2. Remote Positive (+) Battery attention must be paid to engine oil. get an accurate reading, the vehicle Terminal. See Battery on Following these simple, but must be on level ground. The page 10-25. important steps will help protect engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. 3. Engine Compartment Fuse your investment: See Engine Compartment Overview Block on page 10-32. on page 10-5 for the location of the . Always use engine oil approved engine oil dipstick. 4. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and to the proper specification and of Pressure Cap. See Cooling the proper viscosity grade. See 1. If the engine has been running System on page 10-16. “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” recently, turn off the engine and in this section. allow several minutes for the oil 5. Remote Negative (-) Battery to drain back into the oil pan. Terminal. See Battery on . Check the engine oil level Checking the oil level too soon page 10-25. regularly and maintain the after engine shutoff will not proper oil level. See Checking 6. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of “ provide an accurate oil level Engine Oil” and “When to Add reading. View). See Cooling System on Engine Oil in this section. page 10-16. ” . Change the engine oil at the 7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine { Warning appropriate time. See Engine Oil Oil on page 10-10. Life System on page 10-12. The engine oil dipstick handle 8. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine . Always dispose of engine oil may be hot; it could burn you. Oil on page 10-10. properly. See “What to Do with Use a towel or glove to touch the 9. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Used Oil” in this section. dipstick handle. page 10-14. 10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 10-23. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it Selecting the Right Engine Oil with a clean paper towel or cloth, { Caution Selecting the right engine oil then push it back in all the way. depends on both the proper oil Remove it again, keeping the tip Do not add too much oil. Oil specification and viscosity grade. down, and check the level. levels above or below the acceptable operating range See Recommended Fluids and When to Add Engine Oil shown on the dipstick are harmful Lubricants on page 11-13. to the engine. If you find that you Specification have an oil level above the Use and ask for licensed engine oils operating range, i.e., the engine ® has so much oil that the oil level with the dexos1 approved certification mark. Engine oils gets above the cross-hatched meeting the requirements for the area that shows the proper vehicle should have the dexos1 operating range, the engine could approved certification mark. This If the oil is below the cross-hatched be damaged. You should drain certification mark indicates that the area at the tip of the dipstick, add out the excess oil or limit driving oil has been approved to the dexos1 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil of the vehicle and seek a service specification. See and then recheck the level. See professional to remove the www.gmdexos.com. “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in excess amount of oil. this section for an explanation of what kind of oil to use. For engine See Engine Compartment Overview oil crankcase capacity, see on page 10-5 for the location of the Capacities and Specifications on engine oil fill cap. page 12-2. Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when through. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
10-12 Vehicle Care
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Used oil can be a threat to the { Caution Oil Flushes environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil Failure to use the recommended Do not add anything to the oil. The from the filter before disposal. Never engine oil can result in engine recommended oils with the dexos dispose of oil by putting it in the damage not covered by the specification and displaying the trash or pouring it on the ground, vehicle warranty. Check with your dexos certification mark are all that into sewers, or into streams or dealer or service provider on is needed for good performance and bodies of water. Recycle it by taking whether the oil is approved to the engine protection. it to a place that collects used oil. dexos1 specification. Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause Engine Oil Life System Viscosity Grade engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. When to Change Engine Oil Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade This vehicle has a computer system engine oil. What to Do with Used Oil that indicates when to change the Cold Temperature Operation: In an Used engine oil contains certain engine oil and filter. This is based area of extreme cold, where the elements that can be unhealthy for on a combination of factors which temperature falls below −29°C your skin and could even cause include engine revolutions, engine (−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be cancer. Do not let used oil stay on temperature, and miles driven. used. An oil of this viscosity grade your skin for very long. Clean your Based on driving conditions, the will provide easier cold starting for skin and nails with soap and water, mileage at which an oil change is the engine at extremely low or a good hand cleaner. Wash or indicated can vary considerably. For temperatures. When selecting an oil properly dispose of clothing or rags the oil life system to work properly, of the appropriate viscosity grade, containing used engine oil. See the the system must be reset every time always select an oil of the correct manufacturer's warnings about the the oil is changed. specification. See Specification use and disposal of oil products. “ ” When the system has calculated earlier in this section. that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE How to Reset the Engine Oil The oil life system can also be reset OIL SOON message comes on. See Life System as follows: Engine Oil Messages on page 5-39. Reset the system whenever the 1. Turn the ignition on with the Change the oil as soon as possible engine off. within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). engine oil is changed so that the It is possible that, if driving under system can calculate the next 2. Fully press and release the the best conditions, the oil life engine oil change. To reset the accelerator pedal three times system might indicate that an oil system: within five seconds. change is not necessary for up to a 1. Using the DIC buttons, display If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL year. The engine oil and filter must REMAINING OIL LIFE on the SOON message is not on, the be changed at least once a year DIC. See Driver Information system is reset. and at this time the system must be Center (DIC) on page 5-29 and reset. Your dealer has trained Engine Oil Messages on The system is reset when the service people who will perform this page 5-39. CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON work and reset the system. It is also message is off. 2. Press the SEL button and hold important to check the oil regularly to clear the CHANGE ENGINE If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON over the course of an oil drain OIL SOON message and reset message comes back on when the interval and keep it at the proper the oil life at 100%. vehicle is started, the engine oil life level. system has not been reset. Repeat Be careful not to reset the oil life If the system is ever reset the procedure. display accidentally at any time accidentally, the oil must be other than after the oil is changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) changed. It cannot be reset since the last oil change. accurately until the next oil Remember to reset the oil life change. system whenever the oil is changed. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
10-14 Vehicle Care
Automatic Transmission Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ filter: Fluid The engine air cleaner/filter is in the engine compartment on the driver How to Check Automatic side of the vehicle. See Engine Transmission Fluid Compartment Overview on It is not necessary to check the page 10-5 for location. transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only When to Inspect the Engine Air reason for fluid loss. If a leak Cleaner/Filter occurs, take the vehicle to your Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the dealer and have it repaired as soon scheduled maintenance intervals. as possible. See Maintenance Schedule on The vehicle is not equipped with a page 11-3. If you are driving in transmission fluid level dipstick. dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the 2.0L L4 LTG Engine There is a special procedure for filter at each engine oil change. checking and changing the How to Inspect the Engine Air 1. Air Duct Clamp transmission fluid. Because this Cleaner/Filter 2. Electrical Connector procedure is difficult, this should be 3. Screws done at the dealer. Contact the To inspect the engine air cleaner/ dealer for additional information. filter, remove the filter from the 1. Disconnect the outlet duct by vehicle and lightly shake the filter to loosening the air duct clamp (1). Change the fluid and filter at the release loose dust and dirt. If the 2. Disconnect the electrical intervals listed in Maintenance filter remains covered with dirt, a connector (2) and wiring Schedule on page 11-3, and be sure new filter is required. to use the fluid listed in attachment to cover. Recommended Fluids and 3. Remove the screws (3) on top of Lubricants on page 11-13. the cover. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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4. Lift the filter cover housing away 2. Disconnect the electrical from the engine. connector (2) and wiring 5. Pull out the filter. attachment to cover. 6. Inspect or replace the engine air 3. Remove the screws (3) on top of cleaner/filter. the cover. 4. Lift the filter cover housing away 7. Reverse Steps 1–5 to reinstall the filter cover housing. from the engine. 5. Pull out the filter. 6. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 7. Reverse Steps 1–5 to reinstall 3.6L V6 LF3 Engine the filter cover housing. 1. Lower Air Duct Clamp 2. Lower Electrical Connector 3. Upper Air Duct Clamp 4. Upper Electrical Connector 5. Screws 1. Disconnect the lower and upper 3.6L V6 LFX Engine outlet ducts by loosening the lower (1) and upper (3) air duct 1. Air Duct Clamp clamps. 2. Electrical Connector 2. Disconnect the lower (2) and 3. Screws upper (4) electrical connectors 1. Disconnect the outlet duct by and wiring attachments to cover. loosening the air duct clamp (1). Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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3. Remove the screws (5) on top of the cover. { Caution 4. Lift the filter cover housing away If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt from the engine. can easily get into the engine, 5. Pull out the filter. which could damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place 6. Inspect or replace the engine air when you are driving. cleaner/filter. 7. Reverse Steps 1–5 to reinstall the filter cover housing. Cooling System The cooling system allows the { Warning engine to maintain the correct 2.0L L4 LTG Engine working temperature. Operating the engine with the air 1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank cleaner/filter off can cause you or and Pressure Cap others to be burned. The air 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out cleaner not only cleans the air; it of View) helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (17,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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{ Warning
Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak 3.6L V6 LFX Engine 3.6L V6 LF3 Engine fixed before you drive the vehicle. 1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank 1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap and Pressure Cap 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out { Caution of View) of View) Using coolant other than ® { Warning DEX-COOL can cause premature engine, heater core, An electric engine cooling fan or radiator corrosion. In addition, under the hood can start up even the engine coolant could require when the engine is not running changing sooner. Any repairs and can cause injury. Keep would not be covered by the hands, clothing, and tools away (Continued) from any underhood electric fan. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (18,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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What to Use . Gives boiling protection up to Caution (Continued) 129°C (265°F), engine temperature. vehicle warranty. Always use { Warning . Protects against rust and DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant Adding only plain water or some corrosion. in the vehicle. other liquid to the cooling system . Will not damage aluminum parts. can be dangerous. Plain water Engine Coolant and other liquids, can boil before . Helps keep the proper engine the proper coolant mixture will. temperature. The cooling system in the vehicle is The coolant warning system is set filled with DEX-COOL engine for the proper coolant mixture. { Caution coolant. See Maintenance Schedule With plain water or the wrong on page 11-3 and Recommended If improper coolant mixture, mixture, the engine could get too Fluids and Lubricants on inhibitors, or additives are used in hot but you would not get the page 11-13. the vehicle cooling system, the overheat warning. The engine engine could overheat and be The following explains the cooling could catch fire and you or others damaged. Too much water in the system and how to check and add could be burned. Use a 50/ coolant when it is low. If there is a mixture can freeze and crack 50 mixture of clean, drinkable problem with engine overheating, engine cooling parts. The repairs water and DEX-COOL coolant. see Engine Overheating on would not be covered by the page 10-21. vehicle warranty. Use only the Use a 50/50 mixture of clean proper mixture of engine coolant drinkable water and DEX-COOL for the cooling system. See coolant. This mixture: Recommended Fluids and . Gives freezing protection down Lubricants on page 11-13. to −37°C (−34°F), outside temperature. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (19,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Never dispose of engine coolant by If coolant is visible but the coolant DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant putting it in the trash, pouring it on level is not at or above the COLD surge tank, but be sure the cooling the ground, or into sewers, streams, FILL line, add a 50/50 mixture of system, including the coolant surge or bodies of water. Have the coolant clean drinkable water and tank pressure cap, is cool before changed by an authorized service DEX-COOL coolant. you do it. center, familiar with legal Be sure the cooling system is cool requirements regarding used before this is done. { Warning coolant disposal. This will help protect the environment and your If no coolant is visible in the coolant Steam and scalding liquids from a health. surge tank, add coolant as follows: hot cooling system can blow out Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the and burn you badly. Never turn Coolant Surge Tank the cap when the cooling system, The vehicle must be on a level including the surge tank pressure surface when checking the coolant cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling { Caution level. system and surge tank pressure It is normal to see coolant moving in This vehicle has a specific cap to cool. the upper coolant hose return line coolant fill procedure. Failure to when the engine is running. It is follow this procedure could cause also normal to see bubbles entering the engine to overheat and be { Warning the surge tank through the severely damaged. small hose. Adding only plain water or some Check to see if coolant is visible in If no problem is found, check to see other liquid to the cooling system the coolant surge tank. If the coolant if coolant is visible in the coolant can be dangerous. Plain water inside the coolant surge tank is surge tank. If coolant is visible but and other liquids, can boil before boiling, do not do anything else until the coolant level is not at the bottom the proper coolant mixture will. it cools down. of the fill neck, add a 50/50 mixture The coolant warning system is set of clean, drinkable water and (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (20,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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1. Remove the coolant surge tank Warning (Continued) { Warning pressure cap from the top chamber when the cooling for the proper coolant mixture. You can be burned if you spill system, including the coolant With plain water or the wrong coolant on hot engine parts. surge tank pressure cap and mixture, the engine could get too Coolant contains ethylene glycol upper radiator hose, is no hot but you would not get the and it will burn if the engine parts longer hot. overheat warning. The engine are hot enough. Do not spill could catch fire and you or others coolant on a hot engine. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise. If you hear a could be burned. Use a 50/ hiss, wait for that to stop. This 50 mixture of clean, drinkable will allow any pressure still left to water and DEX-COOL coolant. be vented out the discharge hose. 2. Keep turning the pressure cap { Caution slowly and remove it. Open the surge tank service port cap to In cold weather, water can freeze the lower chamber. The service and crack the engine, radiator, port is behind the top chamber. heater core, and other parts. Use 3. Fill the surge tank top chamber the recommended coolant and with the proper DEX-COOL the proper coolant mixture. coolant mixture to the bottom of the fill neck. The top chamber needs to be completely full. Fill the surge tank bottom chamber through the service port to approximately half. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (21,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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4. With the coolant surge tank Check the level in the surge tank pressure cap off and the surge top and bottom chambers when the { Caution tank service port cap open, start cooling system has cooled down. the engine and let it run until you If the coolant is not at the proper Running the engine without can feel the upper radiator hose levels, repeat Steps 1–3 and coolant may cause damage or a getting hot. Watch out for the reinstall the pressure cap and close fire. Vehicle damage would not be engine cooling fan(s). the service port. If the coolant still is covered by the vehicle warranty. By this time, the coolant level not at the proper levels when the inside the coolant surge tank top system cools down again, see your If Steam Is Coming from the chamber may be lower. If the dealer. Engine Compartment level is lower, add more of the Engine Overheating proper DEX-COOL coolant { Warning mixture to the surge tank top The vehicle has an indicator to warn chamber until the level reaches of the engine overheating. Steam from an overheated engine the bottom of the fill neck. can burn you badly, even if you If the decision is made not to lift the 5. Replace the surge tank pressure hood when this warning appears, just open the hood. Stay away cap tightly and close the surge get service help right away. See from the engine if you see or hear tank service port cap. Roadside Service on page 13-5. steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from If the decision is made to lift the { Caution the vehicle until it cools down. hood, make sure the vehicle is Wait until there is no sign of parked on a level surface. If the pressure cap is not tightly steam or coolant before you open installed, coolant loss and Then check to see if the engine the hood. possible engine damage may cooling fan is running. If the engine (Continued) occur. Be sure the cap is properly is overheating, the fan should be and tightly secured. running. If it is not, do not continue to run the engine. Have the vehicle serviced. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (22,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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2. Turn the heater on to the highest Washer Fluid Warning (Continued) temperature and to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as What to Use If you keep driving when the necessary. engine is overheated, the liquids When windshield washer fluid is in it can catch fire. You or others 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off needed, be sure to read the could be badly burned. Stop the the road, shift to P (Park) or manufacturer's instructions before engine if it overheats, and get out N (Neutral) and let the use. If operating the vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall of the vehicle until the engine engine idle. below freezing, use a fluid that has is cool. If the overheat warning no longer sufficient protection against displays, the vehicle can be driven. freezing. Continue to drive the vehicle slowly If No Steam Is Coming from for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe Adding Washer Fluid the Engine Compartment vehicle distance from the vehicle in If an engine overheat warning is front. If the warning does not come displayed but no steam can be seen back on, continue to drive normally or heard, the problem may not be and have the cooling system too serious. Sometimes the engine checked for proper fill and function. can get a little too hot when the If the warning continues, pull over, vehicle: stop, and park the vehicle . Climbs a long hill on a hot day. right away. Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until . Stops after high-speed driving. If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while the tank is full. See Engine . Idles for long periods in traffic. parked. If the warning is still Compartment Overview on If the overheat warning is displayed displayed, turn off the engine until it page 10-5 for reservoir location. with no sign of steam: cools down. 1. Turn the air conditioning off. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (23,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Brakes Some driving conditions or climates { Caution can cause a brake squeal when the This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly . Do not use engine coolant brake pads have built-in wear applied. This does not mean (antifreeze) in the windshield indicators that make a high-pitched something is wrong with the brakes. washer. It can damage the warning sound when the brake pads windshield washer system are worn and new pads are needed. Properly torqued wheel nuts are and paint. The sound can come and go or be necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, . heard all the time when the vehicle Do not mix water with inspect brake pads for wear and ready-to-use washer fluid. is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly. evenly tighten wheel nuts in the Water can cause the solution proper sequence to torque to freeze and damage the specifications. See Capacities and washer fluid tank and other { Warning Specifications on page 12-2. parts of the washer system. The brake wear warning sound Brake pads should be replaced as . When using concentrated means that soon the brakes will complete sets. washer fluid, follow the not work well. That could lead to manufacturer instructions for Brake Pedal Travel adding water. a crash. When the brake wear warning sound is heard, have the See your dealer if the brake pedal . Fill the washer fluid tank only vehicle serviced. does not return to normal height, three-quarters full when it is or if there is a rapid increase in very cold. This allows for fluid pedal travel. This could be a sign expansion if freezing occurs, that brake service might be which could damage the tank { Caution required. if it is completely full. Continuing to drive with worn-out Brake Adjustment brake pads could result in costly Every time the brakes are applied, brake repair. with or without the vehicle moving, the brakes adjust for wear. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (24,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later The braking system on a vehicle is the brakes will not work well. complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together Do not top off the brake fluid. if the vehicle is to have really good Adding fluid does not correct a leak. braking. The vehicle was designed If fluid is added when the linings are and tested with top-quality brake worn, there will be too much fluid parts. When parts of the braking when new brake linings are system are replaced, be sure to get The brake master cylinder reservoir installed. Add or remove brake fluid, new, approved replacement parts. is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as as necessary, only when work is If this is not done, the brakes might indicated on the reservoir cap. See done on the brake hydraulic system. not work properly. For example, Engine Compartment Overview on installing disc brake pads that are page 10-5 for the location of the { Warning wrong for the vehicle, can change reservoir. the balance between the front and If too much brake fluid is added, it There are only two reasons why the rear brakes — for the worse. The can spill on the engine and burn, brake fluid level in the reservoir braking performance expected can if the engine is hot enough. You might go down: change in many other ways if the or others could be burned, and wrong replacement brake parts are . The brake fluid level goes down the vehicle could be damaged. installed. because of normal brake lining Add brake fluid only when work is wear. When new linings are done on the brake hydraulic installed, the fluid level goes system. back up.
. A fluid leak in the brake When the brake fluid falls to a low hydraulic system can also cause level, the brake warning light comes a low fluid level. Have the brake on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5-22. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (25,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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What to Add Caution (Continued) { Warning Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container. See example, just a few drops of Battery posts, terminals, and Recommended Fluids and mineral-based oil, such as related accessories contain lead Lubricants on page 11-13. engine oil, in the brake and lead compounds, chemicals Always clean the brake fluid hydraulic system can damage known to the State of California to reservoir cap and the area around brake hydraulic system parts cause cancer and reproductive the cap before removing it. This so badly that they will have to harm. Wash hands after handling. helps keep dirt from entering the be replaced. Do not let reservoir. someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. After a power loss, such as disconnecting the battery or { Warning . If brake fluid is spilled on the removing the maxi fuses in the vehicle's painted surfaces, power distribution fuse block, the With the wrong kind of fluid in the the paint finish can be following steps must be performed brake hydraulic system, the damaged. Be careful not to to calibrate the electronic throttle brakes might not work well. This spill brake fluid on the control. If this is not done, the could cause a crash. Always use vehicle. If you do, wash it off engine will not run properly. the proper brake fluid. immediately. 1. Turn the ignition on but do not start the engine. Battery 2. Leave the ignition on for at least { Caution The battery is in the trunk, behind three minutes so that the the trim panel, on the driver side of electronic throttle control will . Using the wrong fluid can the vehicle. Refer to the cycle and relearn its home badly damage brake replacement number shown on the position. hydraulic system parts. For original battery label when a new 3. Turn the ignition off. (Continued) battery is needed. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (26,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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4. Start and run the engine for at All-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant least 30 seconds. If the vehicle is equipped with Vehicle Storage All-Wheel-Drive (AWD), this is an additional system that needs { Warning lubrication.
Batteries have acid that can burn Transfer Case you and gas that can explode. When to Check Lubricant You can be badly hurt if you are It is not necessary to regularly not careful. See Jump Starting on check the transfer case fluid unless page 10-64 for tips on working a leak is suspected or an unusual around a battery without noise is heard. A fluid loss could getting hurt. indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down. Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger.
1. Fill Plug Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (27,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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2. Drain Plug 1. Before starting this check, be Automatic Transmission To get an accurate reading, the sure there is enough room around the vehicle. Shift Lock Control vehicle should be on a level Function Check surface. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. If the level is below the bottom of { Warning the fill plug hole, on the transfer See Electric Parking Brake on page 9-28. case, some lubricant will need to be When you are doing this added. Add enough lubricant to Do not use the accelerator inspection, the vehicle could raise the level to the bottom of the pedal, and be ready to turn off move suddenly. If the vehicle fill plug hole. Use care not to the engine immediately if it moves, you or others could be overtighten the fill plug. starts. injured. What to Use 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start 1. Before starting this check, be Refer to the Maintenance Schedule only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). sure there is enough room to determine what kind of lubricant If the vehicle starts in any other around the vehicle. It should be to use. See Recommended Fluids position, contact your dealer for parked on a level surface. and Lubricants on page 11-13. service. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. Starter Switch Check See Electric Parking Brake on page 9-28. { Warning Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle When you are doing this begins to move. inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle 3. With the engine off, turn the moves, you or others could be ignition on, but do not start the injured. engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (28,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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shift lever out of P (Park) with N (Neutral), slowly remove foot normal effort. If the shift lever pressure from the regular brake { Caution moves out of P (Park), contact pedal. Do this until the vehicle is your dealer for service. held by the parking brake only. Allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield when no wiper . To check the P (Park) Park Brake and P (Park) blade is installed could damage mechanism's holding ability: the windshield. Any damage that Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to occurs would not be covered by P (Park). Then release the your warranty. Do not allow the parking brake followed by the { Warning wiper arm to touch the windshield. regular brake. When you are doing this check, Contact your dealer if service is the vehicle could begin to move. required. To replace the windshield wiper You or others could be injured blade: and property could be damaged. Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Pull the windshield wiper Make sure there is room in front assembly away from the of the vehicle in case it begins to Windshield wiper blades should be windshield. The passenger side roll. Be ready to apply the regular inspected for wear and cracking. wiper arm has limited travel. brake at once should the vehicle Replacement blades come in begin to move. different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Maintenance Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Replacement Parts on page 11-14. vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. . To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (29,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, page 10-31. the headlamp aim may be affected. For any bulb‐changing procedure If adjustment to the headlamps is not listed in this section, contact necessary, see your dealer. your dealer. Halogen Bulbs
{ Warning 2. Press the button in the middle of the wiper arm connector, and Halogen bulbs have pressurized pull the wiper blade away from gas inside and can burst if you the arm connector. drop or scratch the bulb. You or 3. Remove the wiper blade. others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions 4. Reverse Steps 1 3 for wiper – on the bulb package. blade replacement. Windshield Replacement The windshield is part of the HUD system. If the vehicle has to have the windshield replaced, get one that is designed for HUD or the HUD image may look out of focus. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (30,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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High Intensity Discharge License Plate Lamp 1. Bulb Socket (HID) Lighting 2. Bulb 3. Lamp Assembly { Warning To replace one of these bulbs: The high intensity discharge 1. Push the lamp assembly (3) lighting system operates at a very toward the center of the vehicle. high voltage. If you try to service 2. Pull the lamp assembly down to any of the system components, remove. you could be seriously injured. Have your dealer or a qualified 3. Turn the bulb socket (1) counterclockwise to remove it technician service them. from the lamp assembly (3). Lamp Assembly 4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of After an HID headlamp bulb has the bulb socket (1). been replaced, the beam might be a slightly different shade than it was 5. Push the replacement bulb originally. This is normal. straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwise to LED Lighting install it into the lamp assembly. This vehicle has several LED lamps. 6. Push the lamp assembly back For replacement of any LED lighting into position until the release tab assembly, contact your dealer. locks into place.
Bulb Assembly Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (31,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Exterior Lamp Bulb An electrical overload may cause Number Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in Overload some cases to remain off. Have the License W5W LL headlamp wiring checked right away Plate Lamp The vehicle has fuses and circuit if the lamps go on and off or breakers to protect against an remain off. For replacement bulbs not listed electrical system overload. here, contact your dealer. Windshield Wipers When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens If the wiper motor overheats due to and closes, protecting the circuit heavy snow or ice, the windshield until the current load returns to wipers will stop. Wiper function is normal or the problem is fixed. This available immediately after the wiper greatly reduces the chance of circuit switch is set to off, and back to on. overload and fire caused by To protect the wiper motor from electrical problems. overheating, the wipers may slow Fuses and circuit breakers protect down when the windshield is dry for power devices in the vehicle. a long period of time. If a period of dry operation, or little moisture, Replace a bad fuse with a new one exceeds ten minutes, the wipers of the identical size and rating. may switch to intermittent operation, If there is a problem on the road and and remain there. When moisture is a fuse needs to be replaced, the again detected on the windshield, same amperage fuse can be wiper operation will return to the borrowed. Choose some feature of operator selected speed. the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (32,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Although the circuit is protected Fuses of the same amperage can from electrical overload, overload be temporarily borrowed from due to heavy snow or ice may another fuse location, if a fuse goes cause wiper linkage damage. out. Replace the fuse as soon as Always clear ice and heavy snow possible. from the windshield before using the To identify and check fuses, circuit windshield wipers. breakers, and relays, see Engine If the overload is caused by an Compartment Fuse Block on electrical problem and not snow or page 10-32, Instrument Panel Fuse ice, be sure to get it fixed. Block on page 10-35, and Rear Compartment Fuse Block on Fuses and Circuit page 10-38. Breakers Lift the fuse block cover to access Engine Compartment the fuses. The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a Fuse Block The vehicle may not be equipped combination of fuses and circuit The underhood fuse block is on the with all of the fuses and relays breakers. This greatly reduces the passenger side of the engine shown. chance of damage caused by compartment. electrical problems. { Caution To check a fuse, look at the Spilling liquid on any electrical silver-colored band inside the fuse. component on the vehicle may If the band is broken or melted, damage it. Always keep the replace the fuse. Be sure to replace covers on any electrical a bad fuse with a new one of the component. identical size and rating. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (33,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Number Usage 1 Not Used 2 Not Used *3 Passenger Motorized Seat Belt 4 Body Control Module 6 5 Not Used 6 Driver Power Seat 7 Not Used *8 Headlamp Washer Relay 9 Not Used 10 Not Used 11 Not Used 12 Not Used 13 Passenger Power Seat 14 Body Control Module 5 15 Front Wiper Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (34,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage 16 Not Used *29 AFS AHL/ 41 Fuel Heater Pedestrian *17 Headlamp Washer *42 AIR Solenoid Relay Protection 18 Not Used 43 Washer 30 Passenger Window 19 Antilock Brake Switch 44 Not Used System Pump 31 Body Control 45 Front Washer Relay 20 Antilock Brake Module 7 46 Not Used System Valve 32 Sunroof 47 Instrument Panel *21 AIR Pump 33 Not Used Body Ignition 22 Driver Motorized 34 AOS Display/MIL 48 Fuel System Seat Belt Ignition Control Module 23 Wiper Control Relay Ignition 35 Rear Electrical 24 Wiper Speed Relay Center Ignition 49 Heated Steering Wheel 25 Engine Control 36 Spare PT Fuse Module Relay *50 Steering 37 Oxygen Sensor Column Lock *26 AIR Pump Relay 38 Ignition Coils/ *51 Coolant Pump 27 Spare/Heated Injectors Seat 2 *52 Coolant Pump 39 Ignition Coils/ Relay 28 Body Control Injectors/Spare Module 1/Spare 53 Air Conditioning 40 Engine Control Compressor Clutch Module Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (35,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Number Usage Number Usage Instrument Panel Fuse *54 AIR Solenoid *65 Right High Intensity Block Discharge 55 Transmission The instrument panel fuse block is Headlamp Control Module/ in the end of the driver side of the Spare 66 Headlamp High instrument panel. Left/Right *56 Headlamp Low Relay 67 Horn 57 Headlamp High 68 Horn Relay Relay 69 Cooling Fan 58 Starter 70 Aero Shutter 59 Starter Relay 71 Transmission 60 Run/Crank Relay Control Module Ignition *61 Vacuum Pump Relay 72 Engine Control Module Ignition 62 Air Conditioning Control Relay *73 Brake To access the fuses, remove the Vacuum Pump end panel by gently prying with a *63 Adaptive Headlamp plastic tool near each clip, beginning Leveling 74 Not Used at the point shown. *64 Left High Intensity Discharge * Optional Headlamp Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (36,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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To install the end cover, insert the tabs on the back of the cover into the slots in the instrument panel at the points shown. Align the clips with the slots in the instrument panel, and press the cover into place. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (37,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage 2 Motorized 16 Spare 30 Spare Cupholder 17 Spare 3 Electric Steering J Case Usage 18 Spare Column Lock Fuses 19 Spare 4 Data Link 31 Spare Connector 20 Spare 32 Spare 5 Heater, Ventilation, 21 Spare 33 Front Heater, and Air Conditioning 22 Sensing Diagnostic Ventilation, and Air Control Module/Automatic Conditioning Blower 6 Tilt and Telescoping Occupant Sensing Steering Column 23 Radio/DVD/Heater, Circuit Usage 8 Spare Ventilation, and Air Breakers Conditioning 9 Glove Box Release CB1 Retained Accessory 24 Display Power/Accessory 10 Shunt Power Outlet Power 25 Heated Steering 11 Body Control Wheel CB7 Spare Module 1 26 Wireless Charger 12 Body Control Relays Usage Module 5 27 Steering Wheel Switches K10 Retained Accessory 13 Spare Power/Accessory 28 Spare 14 Spare K605 Logistics 29 Visor 15 Spare Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (38,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Relays Usage K644 Glove Box Release Rear Compartment Fuse Block
The rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the driver side of the rear compartment. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (39,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage *1 Electronic Limited 14 Electric Parking *28 Trailer/Sunshade Slip Differential/DC Brake *29 Rear Heated Seats DC Transformer 15 Not Used *30 Semi-Active 2 Left Window 16 Trunk Release Damping System 3 Body Control *17 Run Relay *31 Transfer Case Module 8 Control Module/ *18 Logistics Relay *4 A/C Inverter Electronic Limited *19 Logistics Fuse Slip Differential 5 Passive Entry Passive Start 20 Rear Window 32 Theft Module/ Battery 1 Defogger Relay Universal Garage Door Opener/Rain 6 Body Control 21 Mirror Window Sensor Module 4 Module *33 UPA 7 Heated Mirrors 22 Pedestrian Protection *34 Radio/DVD 8 Amplifier 23 Canister Vent 35 Not Used 9 Rear Window Defogger 24 Pedestrian *36 Trailer Protection 10 Glass Break 37 Fuel Pump/Fuel *25 Rear Vision Camera System Control *11 Trailer Connector *26 Front Ventilated Module 12 OnStar (If Seats 38 Not Used Equipped) *27 SBZA/LDW/EOCM 39 Not Used 13 Right Window Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (40,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Number Usage Number Usage Wheels and Tires 40 Not Used 51 Rear Closure Release Tires 41 Not Used 52 Not Used Every new GM vehicle has *42 Memory Seat high-quality tires made by a Module 53 Not Used leading tire manufacturer. See 43 Body Control 54 Door Lock Security the warranty manual for Module 3 55 Not Used information regarding the tire 44 Not Used warranty and where to get *56 Fuel Door service. For additional 45 Battery Regulated Voltage Control * Optional information refer to the tire manufacturer. 46 Engine Control Module Battery { Warning 47 Not Used . Poorly maintained and 48 Not Used improperly used tires are *49 Trailer Module dangerous. 50 Door Lock Security . Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing. There could be a blowout (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (41,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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See Tire Pressure for Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) High-Speed Operation on and a serious crash. See . Worn or old tires can page 10-50 for inflation pressure Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread adjustment for high-speed page 9-11. is badly worn, driving. replace them. . Underinflated tires pose All-Season Tires the same danger as . Replace any tires that overloaded tires. The have been damaged by This vehicle may come with all-season tires. These tires are resulting crash could impacts with potholes, designed to provide good overall cause serious injury. curbs, etc. performance on most road surfaces Check all tires frequently . Improperly repaired tires and weather conditions. Original to maintain the can cause a crash. Only equipment tires designed to GM's recommended pressure. the dealer or an specific tire performance criteria Tire pressure should be authorized tire service have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. Original checked when the tires center should repair, are cold. equipment all-season tires can be replace, dismount, and identified by the last two characters . Overinflated tires are more mount the tires. of this TPC code, which will likely to be cut, punctured, . Do not spin the tires in be “MS.” or broken by a sudden excess of 56 km/h Consider installing winter tires on impact — such as when (35 mph) on slippery the vehicle if frequent driving on hitting a pothole. Keep surfaces such as snow, snow or ice-covered roads is tires at the recommended mud, ice, etc. Excessive expected. All-season tires provide pressure. spinning may cause the adequate performance for most (Continued) winter driving conditions, but they tires to explode. may not offer the same level of Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (42,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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traction or performance as winter . Use only radial ply tires of the tires on snow or ice-covered roads. same size, load range, and { Warning See Winter Tires on page 10-42. speed rating as the original equipment tires. If the low tire warning light displays on the instrument cluster, Winter Tires Winter tires with the same speed the handling capabilities will be This vehicle was not originally rating as the original equipment tires may not be available for H, V, W, Y, reduced during severe equipped with winter tires. Winter and ZR speed rated tires. If winter maneuvers. Driving too fast could tires are designed for increased tires with a lower speed rating are cause loss of control and you or traction on snow and ice-covered others could be injured. Do not roads. Consider installing winter chosen, never exceed the tire's maximum speed capability. drive over 90 km/h (55 mph) when tires on the vehicle if frequent the low tire warning light is driving on ice or snow covered displayed. Drive cautiously and roads is expected. See your dealer Run-Flat Tires check the tire pressures as soon for details regarding winter tire This vehicle, when new, had run-flat as possible. availability and proper tire selection. tires. There is no spare tire, no tire Also, see Buying New Tires on changing equipment, and no place page 10-58. to store a tire in the vehicle. Run-flat tires can be driven on with With winter tires, there may be no air pressure. There is no need to The vehicle also has a Tire stop on the side of the road to decreased dry road traction, Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) increased road noise, and shorter change the tire. Continue driving; that indicates a loss of tire pressure however, do not drive too far or too tread life. After changing to winter in any of the tires. tires, be alert for changes in vehicle fast. Driving on the tire may not be handling and braking. possible if there is permanent damage. To prevent permanent If using winter tires: damage, keep speed below 80 km/h . Use tires of the same brand and (50 mph). With a light load the tread type on all four wheel vehicle can be driven up to 100 km positions. (60 mi); with a moderate load 80 km Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (43,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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(50 mi); and a heavy load 45 km normal driving conditions. See your (25 mi). As soon as possible, dealer for wheel or sensor Caution (Continued) contact the nearest authorized GM replacement. or run-flat servicing facility for wheel assembly damage can occur when coming into contact inspection and repair or { Caution replacement. with road hazards like potholes, or sharp edged objects, or when When driving on a deflated run-flat Using liquid sealants can damage the tire valves and tire pressure sliding into a curb. The warranty tire, avoid potholes and other road does not cover this type of hazards that could damage the tire monitor sensors in the run-flat damage. Keep tires set to the and/or wheel beyond repair. When a tires. This damage is not covered correct inflation pressure and tire has been damaged, or driven by the vehicle warranty. Do not any distance while deflated, check use liquid sealants in run-flat when possible, avoid contact with with an authorized run-flat tire tires. curbs, potholes, and other road service center to determine whether hazards. the tire can be repaired or should be Low-Profile Tires replaced. To maintain the run-flat Summer Tires feature, all replacement tires must If the vehicle has 255/35R19 be run-flat tires. size tires, they are classified as High Performance Summer Tires To locate the nearest GM or run-flat low-profile tires. This vehicle may come with 245/ servicing facility, call Customer 40R18 (front) and 275/35R18 (rear) Assistance. { Caution high performance summer tires. The valve stems on run-flat tires These tires have a special tread and have sensors that are part of the Low-profile tires are more compound that are optimized for TPMS. See Tire Pressure Monitor susceptible to damage from road maximum dry and wet road System on page 10-51. These hazards or curb impact than performance. This special tread and sensors contain batteries that are standard profile tires. Tire and/or compound will have decreased designed to last for 10 years under performance in cold climates, and (Continued) on ice and snow. We recommend Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (44,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving at temperatures Caution (Continued) below approximately 5°C (40°F) or on ice or snow covered roads is directly on the tires. Always expected. See Winter Tires on inspect tires before use. See Tire page 10-42. Inspection on page 10-55.
{ Caution Tire Sidewall Labeling High performance summer tires Useful information about a tire is have rubber compounds that lose molded into its sidewall. The flexibility and may develop examples show a typical surface cracks in the tread area passenger tire sidewall. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example at temperatures below -7°C (1) Tire Size: The tire size is a (20°F). Always store high performance summer tires combination of letters and indoors and at temperatures numbers used to define a above -7°C (20°F) when not in particular tire's width, height, use. If the tires have been aspect ratio, construction type, subjected to -7°C (20°F) or less, and service description. See the let them warm up in a heated “Tire Size” illustration later in this space to at least 5°C (40°F) for section for more detail. 24 hours or more before being (2) TPC Spec (Tire installed or driving a vehicle on Performance Criteria which they are installed. Do not Specification): Original apply heat or blow heated air equipment tires designed to (Continued) GM's specific tire performance Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (45,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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criteria have a TPC specification (4) Tire Identification Number (7) Maximum Cold Inflation code molded onto the sidewall. (TIN): The letters and numbers Load Limit: Maximum load that GM's TPC specifications meet or following the DOT code are the can be carried and the exceed all federal safety Tire Identification Number (TIN). maximum pressure needed to guidelines. The TIN shows the support that load. (3) DOT (Department of manufacturer and plant code, Transportation): The tire size, and date the tire was Tire Designations manufactured. The TIN is Department of Transportation Tire Size (DOT) code indicates that the molded onto both sides of the The following is an example of a tire is in compliance with the tire, although only one side may typical passenger vehicle U.S. Department of have the date of manufacture. tire size. Transportation Motor Vehicle (5) Tire Ply Material: The type Safety Standards. of cord and number of plies in DOT Tire Date of the sidewall and under the tread. Manufacture: The last four (6) Uniform Tire Quality digits of the TIN indicate the tire Grading (UTQG): Tire manufactured date. The first two manufacturers are required to digits represent the week grade tires based on three (01-52) and the last two digits, performance factors: treadwear, (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: the year. For example, the third traction, and temperature The United States version of a week of the year 2010 would resistance. For more information metric tire sizing system. The have a four-digit DOT date see Uniform Tire Quality letter P as the first character in of 0310. Grading on page 10-60. the tire size means a passenger Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (46,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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vehicle tire engineered to (5) Rim Diameter: Diameter of automatic transmission, power standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. windows, power seats, and air and Rim Association. (6) Service Description: These conditioning. (2) Tire Width: The three-digit characters represent the load Aspect Ratio: The relationship number indicates the tire section index and speed rating of the of a tire's height to its width. width in millimeters from tire. The load index represents Belt: A rubber coated layer of sidewall to sidewall. the load carrying capacity a tire cords between the plies and the (3) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit is certified to carry. The speed tread. Cords may be made from number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a steel or other reinforcing height-to-width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. materials. For example, if the tire size Bead: The tire bead contains aspect ratio is 60, as shown in Tire Terminology and Definitions steel wires wrapped by steel item 3 of the illustration, it would cords that hold the tire onto mean that the tire's sidewall is Air Pressure: The amount of the rim. 60 percent as high as it is wide. air inside the tire pressing Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire (4) Construction Code: A letter outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is in which the plies are laid at code is used to indicate the type alternate angles less than of ply construction in the tire. expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per square inch). 90 degrees to the centerline of The letter R means radial ply the tread. construction; the letter D means Accessory Weight: The diagonal or bias ply combined weight of optional Cold Tire Pressure: The construction; and the letter B accessories. Some examples of amount of air pressure in a tire, means belted-bias ply optional accessories are measured in kPa (kilopascal) construction. or psi (pounds per square inch) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (47,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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before a tire has built up heat GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure: from driving. See Tire Pressure Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to on page 10-49. Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated. Curb Weight: The weight of a page 9-11. The maximum air pressure is motor vehicle with standard and GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight molded onto the sidewall. optional equipment including the Rating for the rear axle. See Maximum Load Rating: The maximum capacity of fuel, oil, Vehicle Load Limits on load rating for a tire at the and coolant, but without page 9-11. maximum permissible inflation passengers and cargo. Intended Outboard Sidewall: pressure for that tire. DOT Markings: A code molded The side of an asymmetrical tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle into the sidewall of a tire that must always face outward Weight: The sum of curb signifying that the tire is in when mounted on a vehicle. weight, accessory weight, compliance with the U.S. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric vehicle capacity weight, and Department of Transportation unit for air pressure. production options weight. (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety Normal Occupant Weight: The Standards. The DOT code Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and number of occupants a vehicle includes the Tire Identification is designed to seat multiplied by Number (TIN), an alphanumeric some multipurpose passenger vehicles. 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load designator which can also Limits on page 9-11. identify the tire manufacturer, Load Index: An assigned production plant, brand, and number ranging from 1 to 279 Occupant Distribution: date of production. that corresponds to the load Designated seating positions. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight carrying capacity of a tire. Outward Facing Sidewall: The Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits side of an asymmetrical tire that on page 9-11. has a particular side that faces Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (48,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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outward when mounted on a Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic of a tire when only 1.6 mm vehicle. The side of the tire that tire in which the ply cords that (1/16 in) of tread remains. See contains a whitewall, bears extend to the beads are laid at When It Is Time for New Tires white lettering, or bears 90 degrees to the centerline of on page 10-57. manufacturer, brand, and/or the tread. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality model name molding that is Rim: A metal support for a tire Grading Standards): A tire higher or deeper than the same and upon which the tire beads information system that provides moldings on the other sidewall are seated. consumers with ratings for a of the tire. Sidewall: The portion of a tire tire's traction, temperature, and Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A between the tread and the bead. treadwear. Ratings are tire used on passenger cars and determined by tire some light duty trucks and Speed Rating: An manufacturers using multipurpose vehicles. alphanumeric code assigned to government testing procedures. a tire indicating the maximum Recommended Inflation The ratings are molded into the speed at which a tire can sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Pressure: Vehicle operate. manufacturer's recommended Tire Quality Grading on tire inflation pressure as shown Traction: The friction between page 10-60. on the tire placard. See Tire the tire and the road surface. Vehicle Capacity Weight: The Pressure on page 10-49 and The amount of grip provided. number of designated seating Vehicle Load Limits on Tread: The portion of a tire that positions multiplied by page 9-11. comes into contact with 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated the road. cargo load. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-11. Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (49,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Vehicle Maximum Load on the The Tire and Loading Tire: Load on an individual tire { Caution Information label on the vehicle due to curb weight, accessory Neither tire underinflation nor indicates the original equipment weight, occupant weight, and overinflation is good. tires and the correct cold tire cargo weight. Underinflated tires, or tires inflation pressures. The Vehicle Placard: A label that do not have enough air, recommended pressure is the permanently attached to a can result in: minimum air pressure needed to vehicle showing the vehicle support the vehicle's maximum . Tire overloading and load carrying capacity. capacity weight and the original overheating which could equipment tire size and lead to a blowout. For additional information recommended inflation pressure. regarding how much weight the See “Tire and Loading . Premature or vehicle can carry, and an Information Label” under Vehicle irregular wear. example of the Tire and Loading Load Limits on page 9-11. . Poor handling. Information label, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-11. How . Tire Pressure Reduced fuel economy. the vehicle is loaded affects Overinflated tires, or tires that Tires need the correct amount of vehicle handling and ride have too much air, can air pressure to operate comfort. Never load the vehicle result in: effectively. with more weight than it was . Unusual wear. designed to carry. . Poor handling. When to Check . Rough ride. Check the tires once a month or more. . Needless damage from road hazards. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (50,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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How to Check of the tire valve to release air. Warning (Continued) Use a good quality pocket-type Re-check the tire pressure with gauge to check the tire the tire gauge. driven at high speeds, make sure pressure. Proper tire inflation Return the valve caps on the the tires are rated for high-speed cannot be determined by looking valve stems to keep out dirt and operation, in excellent condition, at the tire. Check the tire moisture and prevent leaks. and set to the correct cold tire inflation pressure when the tires inflation pressure for the are cold, meaning the vehicle Tire Pressure for vehicle load. has not been driven for at least High-Speed Operation three hours or no more than Vehicles with P245/45R17 95V, 1.6 km (1 mi). { Warning P245/40R18 93V, or 255/ 35R19 96V size tires require Remove the valve cap from the Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h inflation pressure adjustment when tire valve stem. Press the tire driving the vehicle at speeds of gauge firmly onto the valve to (100 mph) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Set get the pressure measurement. the cold inflation pressure to Sustained high-speed driving 280 kPa (41 psi). If the cold tire inflation pressure causes excessive heat buildup matches the recommended and can cause sudden tire failure. Vehicles with 245/40R18 93Y and pressure on the Tire and You could have a crash and you 275/35R18 95Y size tires require Loading Information label, no or others could be killed. Some inflation pressure adjustment when further adjustment is necessary. high-speed rated tires require driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Set If the inflation pressure is low, inflation pressure adjustment for high-speed operation. When the cold inflation pressure to add air until the recommended 300 kPa (44 psi). pressure is reached. If the speed limits and road conditions inflation pressure in high, press are such that a vehicle can be on the metal stem in the center (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (51,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Return the tires to the tire inflation pressure label, you not reached the level to trigger recommended cold tire inflation should determine the proper tire illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure when high-speed driving inflation pressure for those tires.) pressure telltale. has ended. See Vehicle Load Limits As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been on page 9-11 and Tire Pressure on vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction page 10-49. tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire system is not operating properly. Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is System of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a The Tire Pressure Monitor System malfunction, the telltale will flash for (TPMS) uses radio and sensor Accordingly, when the low tire approximately one minute and then technology to check tire pressure pressure telltale illuminates, you remain continuously illuminated. levels. The TPMS sensors monitor should stop and check your tires as This sequence will continue upon the air pressure in your tires and soon as possible, and inflate them subsequent vehicle start-ups as transmit tire pressure readings to a to the proper pressure. Driving on a long as the malfunction exists. receiver located in the vehicle. significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can When the malfunction indicator is Each tire, including the spare (if lead to tire failure. Under-inflation illuminated, the system may not be provided), should be checked also reduces fuel efficiency and tire able to detect or signal low tire monthly when cold and inflated to tread life, and may affect the pressure as intended. TPMS the inflation pressure recommended vehicle's handling and stopping malfunctions may occur for a variety by the vehicle manufacturer on the ability. of reasons, including the installation vehicle placard or tire inflation of replacement or alternate tires or pressure label. (If your vehicle has Please note that the TPMS is not a wheels on the vehicle that prevent tires of a different size than the size substitute for proper tire the TPMS from functioning properly. indicated on the vehicle placard or maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire Always check the TPMS malfunction pressure, even if under-inflation has telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (52,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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ensure that the replacement or pressure levels can be viewed. For alternate tires and wheels allow the additional information and details TPMS to continue to function about the DIC operation and properly. displays see Driver Information See Tire Pressure Monitor Center (DIC) on page 5-29. Operation on page 10-52. The low tire pressure warning light When a low tire pressure condition See Radio Frequency Statement on may come on in cool weather when is detected, the TPMS illuminates page 13-12. the vehicle is first started, and then the low tire pressure warning light turn off as the vehicle is driven. This on the instrument cluster. If the could be an early indicator that the Tire Pressure Monitor warning light comes on, stop as air pressure is getting low and Operation soon as possible and inflate the needs to be inflated to the proper tires to the recommended pressure This vehicle may have a Tire pressure. shown on the Tire and Loading Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). A Tire and Loading Information Information label. See Vehicle Load The TPMS is designed to warn the label, attached to your vehicle, Limits on page 9-11. driver when a low tire pressure shows the size of the original condition exists. TPMS sensors are A message to check the pressure in equipment tires and the correct mounted onto each tire and wheel a specific tire displays in the Driver inflation pressure for the tires when assembly, excluding the spare tire Information Center (DIC). The low they are cold. See Vehicle Load and wheel assembly. The TPMS tire pressure warning light and the Limits on page 9-11 for an example sensors monitor the air pressure in DIC warning message come on at of the Tire and Loading Information the tires and transmits the tire each ignition cycle until the tires are label and its location. Also see Tire pressure readings to a receiver inflated to the correct inflation Pressure on page 10-49. located in the vehicle. pressure. Using the DIC, tire Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (53,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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The TPMS can warn about a low TPMS Malfunction Light and . The TPMS sensor matching tire pressure condition but it does Message process was not done or not not replace normal tire completed successfully after maintenance. See Tire Inspection The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires. The on page 10-55, Tire Rotation on if one or more of the TPMS sensors malfunction light and the DIC page 10-55, and Tires on are missing or inoperable. When the message should go off after page 10-40. system detects a malfunction, the successfully completing the low tire warning light flashes for sensor matching process. See about one minute and then stays on { Caution "TPMS Sensor Matching for the remainder of the ignition Process" later in this section. cycle. A DIC warning message also Tire sealant materials are not all . displays. The malfunction light and One or more TPMS sensors are the same. A non-approved tire DIC warning message come on at missing or damaged. The sealant could damage the TPMS each ignition cycle until the problem malfunction light and the DIC sensors. TPMS sensor damage is corrected. Some of the conditions message should go off when the caused by using an incorrect tire that can cause these to come TPMS sensors are installed and sealant is not covered by the on are: the sensor matching process is vehicle warranty. Always use only performed successfully. See . the GM approved tire sealant One of the road tires has been your dealer for service. replaced with the spare tire. The available through your dealer or . spare tire does not have a Replacement tires or wheels do included in the vehicle. TPMS sensor. The malfunction not match the original equipment light and DIC message should tires or wheels. Tires and wheels go off after the road tire is other than those recommended replaced and the sensor could prevent the TPMS from matching process is performed functioning properly. See Buying New Tires on page 10-58. successfully. See “TPMS Sensor Matching Process” later in this section. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (54,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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. Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the 3. Make sure the Tire Pressure info being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, display option is turned on. The wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger info displays on the DIC can be TPMS could cause the TPMS side rear tire, and driver side rear turned on and off through the sensors to malfunction. tire. See your dealer for service or Settings menu. See Driver If the TPMS is not functioning to purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS Information Center (DIC) on properly, it cannot detect or signal a relearn tool can also be purchased. page 5-29. low tire condition. See your dealer See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor 4. Use the five-way DIC control on for service if the TPMS malfunction Activation Tool at the right side of the steering light and DIC message come on www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or wheel to scroll to the Tire and stay on. call 1-800-GM TOOLS Pressure screen under the DIC (1-800-468-6657). TPMS Sensor Matching info page. See Driver Process There are two minutes to match the Information Center (DIC) on first tire/wheel position, and page 5-29. Each TPMS sensor has a unique five minutes overall to match all four 5. Press and hold the SEL button identification code. The identification tire/wheel positions. If it takes in the center of the five-way DIC code needs to be matched to a new longer, the matching process stops control. tire/wheel position after rotating the and must be restarted. vehicle s tires or replacing one or The horn sounds twice to signal ’ The TPMS sensor matching more of the TPMS sensors. The the receiver is in relearn mode process is: TPMS sensor matching process and the TIRE LEARNING should also be performed after 1. Set the parking brake. ACTIVE message displays on replacing a spare tire with a road 2. Place the vehicle power mode in the DIC screen. tire containing the TPMS sensor. ON/RUN/START. See Ignition 6. Start with the driver side The malfunction light and the DIC Positions on page 9-16. front tire. message should go off at the next ignition cycle. The sensors are matched to the tire/wheel positions, Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (55,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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7. Place the relearn tool against 12. Set all four tires to the . The tire has a puncture, cut, the tire sidewall, near the valve recommended air pressure or other damage that cannot stem. Then press the button to level as indicated on the Tire be repaired well because of activate the TPMS sensor. and Loading Information label. the size or location of the A horn chirp confirms that the damage. sensor identification code has Tire Inspection been matched to this tire and Tire Rotation wheel position. We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the If the vehicle has non-directional 8. Proceed to the passenger side vehicle has one, be inspected front tire, and repeat the tires, they should be rotated procedure in Step 7. for signs of wear or damage at every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. See least once a month. Maintenance Schedule on 9. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the Replace the tire if: page 11-3. procedure in Step 7. . The indicators at three or Tires are rotated to achieve a 10. Proceed to the driver side rear more places around the tire uniform wear for all tires. The tire, and repeat the procedure can be seen. first rotation is the most in Step 7. The horn sounds two important. . There is cord or fabric times to indicate the sensor Anytime unusual wear is identification code has been showing through the tire's matched to the driver side rear rubber. noticed, rotate the tires as soon tire, and the TPMS sensor as possible, check for proper tire . The tread or sidewall is inflation pressure, and check for matching process is no longer cracked, cut, or snagged active. The TIRE LEARNING damaged tires or wheels. If the ACTIVE message on the DIC deep enough to show cord or unusual wear continues after the display screen goes off. fabric. rotation, check the wheel 11. Press ENGINE START/STOP . The tire has a bump, bulge, alignment. to turn the ignition off. or split. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (56,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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See When It Is Time for New Use this rotation pattern if the Adjust the front and rear tires to Tires on page 10-57 and Wheel vehicle has different size tires the recommended inflation Replacement on page 10-61. on the front and rear and they pressure on the Tire and Directional tires should not be are non-directional. Loading Information label after rotated. Each tire and wheel Different tire sizes should not be the tires have been rotated. See should be used only in the rotated front to rear. Tire Pressure on page 10-49 position it is in. Directional tires and Vehicle Load Limits on will have an arrow on the tire page 9-11. indicating the proper direction of Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor rotation or will have “left” or System. See Tire Pressure “right” molded on the sidewall. Monitor Operation on page 10-52. Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications on page 12-2.
Use this rotation pattern when { Warning rotating tires of the same size installed on all four wheel Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the positions. parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose If the vehicle has a compact after time. The wheel could come spare tire, do not include it in the (Continued) tire rotation. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (57,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. Warning (Continued) This also applies to the spare tire, Tires if the vehicle has one, even if it is off and cause an accident. When Factors such as maintenance, never used. Multiple factors changing a wheel, remove any temperatures, driving speeds, including temperatures, loading rust or dirt from places where the vehicle loading, and road conditions conditions, and inflation pressure wheel attaches to the vehicle. In affect the wear rate of the tires. maintenance affect how fast aging an emergency, a cloth or a paper takes place. GM recommends that towel can be used; however, use tires, including the spare if a scraper or wire brush later to equipped, be replaced after six remove all rust or dirt. years, regardless of tread wear. The tire manufacture date is the last four Lightly coat the center of the digits of the DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) which is molded into wheel hub with wheel bearing one side of the tire sidewall. The grease after a wheel change or first two digits represent the week tire rotation to prevent corrosion (01–52) and the last two digits, the or rust build-up. Do not get year. For example, the third week of grease on the flat wheel the year 2010 would have a mounting surface or on the four-digit DOT date of 0310. wheel nuts or bolts. Treadwear indicators are one way to Vehicle Storage tell when it is time for new tires. Tires age when stored normally Treadwear indicators appear when mounted on a parked vehicle. Park the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) a vehicle that will be stored for at or less of tread remaining. See Tire least a month in a cool, dry, clean Inspection on page 10-55 and Tire area away from direct sunlight to Rotation on page 10-55. slow aging. This area should be free Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (58,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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of grease, gasoline, or other the overall performance of the about the same time. See Tire substances that can deteriorate vehicle, including brake system Rotation on page 10-55 for rubber. performance, ride and handling, information on proper tire Parking for an extended period can traction control, and tire rotation. However, if it is cause flat spots on the tires that pressure monitoring necessary to replace only one may result in vibrations while performance. GM's TPC Spec axle set of worn tires, place the driving. When storing a vehicle for number is molded onto the tire's new tires on the rear axle. at least a month, remove the tires or sidewall near the tire size. If the Winter tires with the same speed raise the vehicle to reduce the tires have an all-season tread weight from the tires. rating as the original equipment design, the TPC Spec number tires may not be available for H, Buying New Tires will be followed by MS for mud V, W, and ZR speed rated tires. and snow. See Tire Sidewall Never exceed the winter tire's GM has developed and matched Labeling on page 10-44, for maximum speed capability when specific tires for the vehicle. The additional information. using winter tires with a lower original equipment tires installed GM recommends replacing worn speed rating. were designed to meet General tires in complete sets of four. Motors Tire Performance Criteria Uniform tread depth on all tires Specification (TPC Spec) { Warning will help to maintain the system rating. When performance of the vehicle. Tires could explode during replacement tires are needed, Braking and handling improper service. Attempting GM strongly recommends performance may be adversely to mount or dismount a tire buying tires with the same TPC affected if all the tires are not could cause injury or death. Spec rating. replaced at the same time. Only your dealer or authorized GM's exclusive TPC Spec If proper rotation and tire service center should system considers over a dozen maintenance have been done, mount or dismount the tires. critical specifications that impact all four tires should wear out at Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (59,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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If the vehicle tires must be Different Size Tires and { Warning replaced with a tire that does not Wheels Mixing tires of different sizes have a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, If wheels or tires are installed that (other than those originally are a different size than the original installed on the vehicle), brands, load range, speed rating, and construction (radial) as the equipment wheels and tires, vehicle or types may cause loss of performance, including its braking, control of the vehicle, resulting in original tires. ride and handling characteristics, a crash or other vehicle damage. Vehicles that have a tire stability, and resistance to rollover Use the correct size, brand, and pressure monitoring system may be affected. If the vehicle has type of tire on all four wheels. could give an inaccurate electronic systems such as antilock low-pressure warning if non-TPC brakes, rollover airbags, traction control, electronic stability control, Spec rated tires are installed. or All-Wheel Drive, the performance { Warning See Tire Pressure Monitor of these systems can also be Operation on page 10-52. affected. Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle may cause the wheel The Tire and Loading rim flanges to develop cracks Information label indicates the { Warning original equipment tires on the after many miles of driving. If different sized wheels are used, A tire and/or wheel could fail vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-11, for the label there may not be an acceptable suddenly and cause a crash. level of performance and safety if location and more information Use only radial-ply tires with tires not recommended for those the wheels on the vehicle. about the Tire and Loading wheels are selected. This Information label. increases the chance of a crash and serious injury. Only use GM (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (60,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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(NHTSA), which grades tires by All Passenger Car Tires Must Warning (Continued) treadwear, traction, and Conform to Federal Safety specific wheel and tire systems temperature performance. This Requirements In Addition To developed for the vehicle, and applies only to vehicles sold in These Grades. the United States. The grades have them properly installed by a Treadwear GM certified technician. are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The The treadwear grade is a Uniform Tire Quality Grading comparative rating based on the See Buying New Tires on wear rate of the tire when tested page 10-58 and Accessories and (UTQG) system does not apply Modifications on page 10-2. to deep tread, winter tires, under controlled conditions on a compact spare tires, tires with specified government test Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of course. For example, a tire Grading 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), graded 150 would wear one and or to some limited-production one-half (1½) times as well on Quality grades can be found tires. the government course as a tire where applicable on the tire graded 100. The relative While the tires available on sidewall between tread shoulder performance of tires depends General Motors passenger cars and maximum section width. For upon the actual conditions of and light trucks may vary with example: their use, however, and may respect to these grades, they depart significantly from the Treadwear 200 Traction AA must also conform to federal norm due to variations in driving Temperature A safety requirements and habits, service practices and additional General Motors Tire The following information relates differences in road Performance Criteria (TPC) to the system developed by the characteristics and climate. United States National Highway standards. Traffic Safety Administration Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (61,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Traction conditions on a specified indoor Wheel Alignment and Tire The traction grades, from laboratory test wheel. Sustained Balance highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate The tires and wheels were aligned and C. Those grades represent and balanced at the factory to the tire's ability to stop on wet and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead provide the longest tire life and best pavement as measured under overall performance. Adjustments to controlled conditions on to sudden tire failure. The grade wheel alignment and tire balancing specified government test C corresponds to a level of are not necessary on a regular surfaces of asphalt and performance which all basis. Consider an alignment check concrete. A tire marked C may passenger car tires must meet if there is unusual tire wear or the have poor traction performance. under the Federal Motor Safety vehicle is significantly pulling to one Standard No. 109. Grades B and side or the other. Some slight pull to Warning: The traction grade the left or right, depending on the assigned to this tire is based on A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory crown of the road and/or other road straight-ahead braking traction surface variations such as troughs tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is acceleration, cornering, vibrating when driving on a smooth hydroplaning, or peak traction temperature grade for this tire is road, the tires and wheels may need characteristics. established for a tire that is to be rebalanced. See your dealer properly inflated and not for proper diagnosis. Temperature overloaded. Excessive speed, The temperature grades are A underinflation, or excessive Wheel Replacement loading, either separately or in (the highest), B, and C, Replace any wheel that is bent, representing the tire's resistance combination, can cause heat cracked, or badly rusted or to the generation of heat and its buildup and possible tire failure. corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming ability to dissipate heat when loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and tested under controlled wheel nuts should be replaced. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (62,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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If the wheel leaks air, replace it. Used Replacement Wheels Some aluminum wheels can be Warning (Continued) repaired. See your dealer if any of { Warning these conditions exist. a crash. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel Replacing a wheel with a used Your dealer will know the kind of nuts for replacement. wheel that is needed. one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been Each new wheel should have the driven may be unknown. It could same load-carrying capacity, fail suddenly and cause a crash. diameter, width, offset, and be { Caution mounted the same way as the one it When replacing wheels, use a The wrong wheel can also cause replaces. new GM original equipment problems with bearing life, brake wheel. Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel cooling, speedometer or nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor odometer calibration, headlamp System (TPMS) sensors with new aim, bumper height, vehicle Tire Chains GM original equipment parts. ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and { Warning { Warning chassis. If the vehicle has P245/40R18, Using the wrong replacement 245/40R18, 275/35R18, or 255/ wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel 35R19 size tires, do not use tire nuts can be dangerous. It could chains. There is not enough affect the braking and handling of clearance. Tire chains used on a the vehicle. Tires can lose air, vehicle without the proper amount and cause loss of control, causing of clearance can cause damage (Continued) to the brakes, suspension, (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (63,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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If a Tire Goes Flat Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blow out or other vehicle parts. The area legal and only when necessary. while driving, especially if the tires damaged by the tire chains could Use low profile chains that add no are maintained properly. If air goes cause loss of control and a more than 12 mm thickness to the out of a tire, it is much more likely to crash. Use another type of tire tread and inner sidewall. Use leak out slowly. See Tires on traction device only if its chains that are the proper size for page 10-40 for additional manufacturer recommends it for the tires. Install them on the tires information. But if there ever is a the vehicle's tire size combination of the rear axle. Don't use chains blowout, here are a few tips about and road conditions. Follow that on the tires of the front axle. what to expect and what to do: manufacturer's instructions. To Tighten them as tightly as If a front tire fails, the flat tire avoid vehicle damage, drive slow possible with the ends securely creates a drag that pulls the vehicle and readjust or remove the fastened. Drive slowly and follow toward that side. Take your foot off traction device if it contacts the the chain manufacturer's the accelerator pedal and grip the vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. instructions. If the chains contact steering wheel firmly. Steer to If traction devices are used, install the vehicle, stop and retighten maintain lane position, and then them on the rear tires. them. If the contact continues, gently brake to a stop, well off the slow down until it stops. Driving road, if possible. too fast or spinning the wheels A rear blowout, particularly on a with chains on will damage the { Caution curve, acts much like a skid and vehicle. may require the same correction as If the vehicle is equipped with a used in a skid. Stop pressing the tire size other than P245/40R18, accelerator pedal and steer to 245/40R18, 275/35R18, or 255/ straighten the vehicle. It may be very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake 35R19, use tire chains only where to a stop, well off the road, (Continued) if possible. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (64,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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The vehicle has no spare tire, no Jump Starting tire changing equipment, and no { Caution place to store a tire. For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery on Ignoring these steps could result If the vehicle has run-flat tires, there page 10-25. in costly damage to the vehicle is no need to stop on the side of the that would not be covered by the road to change a flat tire. See If the battery has run down, try to vehicle warranty. Trying to start Run-Flat Tires on page 10-42. use another vehicle and some the vehicle by pushing or pulling it jumper cables to start your vehicle. will not work, and it could damage Be sure to use the following steps to the vehicle. do it safely.
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Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: . They contain acid that can burn you. . They contain gas that can explode or ignite. . They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these 1. Good Battery Positive things can hurt you. Terminal 2. Good Battery Negative Terminal Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (65,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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3. Discharged Battery Remote Positive terminal { Caution Caution (Continued) 4. Discharged Battery Remote If the other vehicle does not have warranty. Whenever possible, turn Negative Ground Terminal a 12-volt system with a negative off or unplug all accessories on The jump start positive terminal (1) ground, both vehicles can be either vehicle when jump starting. and negative post (2) are on the damaged. Only use a vehicle that battery of the vehicle providing the has a 12-volt system with a jump start. 4. Set the ignition to OFF. Turn off negative ground for jump starting. all lights and accessories in both The jump start remote positive vehicles, except the hazard terminal (3) and the remote negative 2. Position the two vehicles so that warning flashers if needed. ground terminal (4) for the they are not touching. discharged battery are on the passenger side of the vehicle. 3. Set the parking brake firmly and { Warning put the shift lever in P (Park) An electric fan can start up even The positive jump start connection with an automatic transmission, for the discharged battery is under a or Neutral with a manual when the engine is not running red cover. Remove the cover to transmission. and can injure you. Keep hands, expose the terminal. clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must { Caution have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. If any accessories are left on or plugged in during the jump { Warning starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not Using a match near a battery can be covered by the vehicle cause battery gas to explode. (Continued) People have been hurt doing this, (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (66,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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9. Start the engine in the vehicle Warning (Continued) { Warning with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at and some have been blinded. Fans or other moving engine least four minutes. Use a flashlight if you need more parts can injure you badly. Keep light. your hands away from moving 10. Try to start the vehicle that had parts once the engine is running. the dead battery. If it will not Be sure the battery has enough start after a few tries, it water. You do not need to add probably needs service. water to the battery installed in 5. Connect one end of the red your new vehicle. But if a battery positive (+) cable to the remote { Caution has filler caps, be sure the right positive (+) terminal on the amount of fluid is there. If it is low, discharged battery. If the jumper cables are add water to take care of that 6. Connect the other end of the red connected or removed in the first. If you do not, explosive gas positive (+) cable to the wrong order, electrical shorting could be present. positive (+) terminal of the good may occur and damage the Battery fluid contains acid that battery. vehicle. The repairs would not be can burn you. Do not get it on 7. Connect one end of the black covered by the vehicle warranty. you. If you accidentally get it in negative (–) cable to the Always connect and remove the your eyes or on your skin, flush negative (–) terminal of the good jumper cables in the correct order, the place with water and get battery. making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other medical help immediately. 8. Connect the other end of the metal. black negative (–) cable to the remote negative (–) grounding terminal for the discharged Jumper Cable Removal battery. Reverse the sequence exactly when removing the jumper cables. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (67,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Towing the Vehicle ground. Dolly towing is towing the { Caution vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a { Caution Improper use of the tow eye can device known as a dolly. cause vehicle damage. Use Incorrectly towing a disabled caution and low speeds to Here are some important things to vehicle may cause damage. The prevent damage to the vehicle. consider before recreational vehicle damage would not be covered by towing: the vehicle warranty. . Carefully open the cover in the What is the towing capacity of fascia by using the small notch that the towing vehicle? Be sure to Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed conceals the tow eye socket. read the tow vehicle car carrier. A wheel lift tow truck manufacturer's Install the tow eye into the socket by recommendations. could damage the vehicle. turning it clockwise until it stops. . Consult your dealer or a When the tow eye is removed, What is the distance that will be professional towing service if the reinstall the cover with the notch in traveled? Some vehicles have disabled vehicle must be towed. the original position. restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. Use the tow eye for towing a . disabled vehicle or loading it onto a Recreational Vehicle Is the proper towing equipment flatbed car carrier. The tow eye Towing going to be used? See your should not be used to recover a dealer or trailering professional Recreational vehicle towing means vehicle from an off road situation. for additional advice and towing the vehicle behind another equipment recommendations. vehicle such as a motor home. The . Is the vehicle ready to be two most common types of towed? Just as preparing the recreational vehicle towing are vehicle for a long trip, make sure known as dinghy towing and dolly the vehicle is prepared to be towing. Dinghy towing is towing the towed. vehicle with all four wheels on the Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (68,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Dinghy Towing The vehicle was not designed to be 2. Put the rear wheels on the dolly. towed with all four wheels on the 3. Shift the transmission to ground. If the vehicle must be P (Park). towed, a dolly should be used. See the following information on dolly 4. Firmly set the parking brake. towing. 5. Use an adequate clamping Dolly Towing device designed for towing to (Rear-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight-ahead position. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer instructions. 7. Release the parking brake only { Caution after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing If the vehicle is towed with all four vehicle. wheels on the ground, the 8. Turn the ignition to OFF. drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle Use the following procedure to dolly with all four wheels on the tow a rear-wheel-drive vehicle from ground. the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer instructions. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (69,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Dolly Towing (All-Wheel Drive Appearance Care Vehicles) Exterior Care Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after using. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-13. Vehicles with all-wheel drive cannot Washing the Vehicle be dolly towed. To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight.
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Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Approved cleaning (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (70,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle warranty. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from products can be obtained from industrial chimneys, etc., can your dealer. Follow all If using an automatic car wash, follow the car wash instructions. The damage the vehicle's finish if they manufacturer directions regarding remain on painted surfaces. Wash correct product usage, necessary windshield wiper and rear window wiper, if equipped, must be off. the vehicle as soon as possible. safety precautions, and If necessary, use non-abrasive appropriate disposal of any Remove any accessories that may be damaged or interfere with the car cleaners that are marked safe for vehicle care product. wash equipment. painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after, to remove all Occasional hand waxing or mild { Caution cleaning agents completely. If they polishing should be done to remove are allowed to dry on the surface, residue from the paint finish. See Avoid using high-pressure they could stain. your dealer for approved cleaning washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) products. to the surface of the vehicle. Use Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to Do not apply waxes or polishes to of power washers exceeding uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result avoid surface scratches and water spotting. decals, simulated wood, or flat paint in damage or removal of paint as damage can occur. and decals. Finish Care Application of aftermarket clearcoat { Caution The e symbol is on any sealant/wax materials is not recommended. If painted surfaces Machine compounding or underhood compartment electrical aggressive polishing on a center that should not be power are damaged, see your dealer to have the damage assessed and basecoat/clearcoat paint finish repaired. Foreign materials such as (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (71,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Caution (Continued) vehicle are aluminum or stainless Lenses, Emblems, Decals and steel. To prevent damage always Stripes may damage it. Use only follow these cleaning instructions: non-abrasive waxes and polishes Use only lukewarm or cold water, a that are made for a basecoat/ . Be sure the molding is cool to soft cloth, and a car washing soap clearcoat paint finish on the the touch before applying any to clean exterior lamps, lenses, vehicle. cleaning solution. emblems, decals and stripes. Follow . Use a cleaning solution instructions under "Washing the approved for aluminum or Vehicle" previously in this section. To keep the paint finish looking new, keep the vehicle garaged or stainless steel. Some cleaners Lamp covers are made of plastic, covered whenever possible. are highly acidic or contain and some have a UV protective alkaline substances and can coating. Do not clean or wipe them Protecting Exterior Bright Metal damage the moldings. when dry. Moldings . Always dilute a concentrated Do not use any of the following on cleaner according to the lamp covers: { Caution manufacturer’s instructions. . Abrasive or caustic agents. Failure to clean and protect the . Do not use chrome cleaners. . Washer fluids and other cleaning bright metal moldings can result . Do not use cleaners that are not agents in higher concentrations in a hazy white finish or pitting. intended for automotive use. than suggested by the This damage would not be . Use a nonabrasive wax on the manufacturer. covered by the vehicle warranty. vehicle after washing to protect . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, and extend the molding finish. or other harsh cleaners. . Ice scrapers or other hard items. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (72,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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. Aftermarket appearance caps or Windshield and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a covers while the lamps are clean cloth. See Recommended Clean the outside of the windshield illuminated, due to excessive Fluids and Lubricants on with glass cleaner. heat generated. page 11-13. Clean rubber blades using a lint-free { Caution cloth or paper towel soaked with Tires windshield washer fluid or a mild Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to Failure to clean lamps properly detergent. Wash the windshield clean the tires. can cause damage to the lamp thoroughly when cleaning the cover that would not be covered blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and { Caution by the vehicle warranty. a buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause wiper Using petroleum-based tire streaking. dressing products on the vehicle { Caution Replace the wiper blades if they are may damage the paint finish and/ worn or damaged. Damage can be or tires. When applying a tire Using wax on low gloss black caused by extreme dusty dressing, always wipe off any finish stripes can increase the conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, overspray from all painted gloss level and create a snow, and ice. surfaces on the vehicle. non-uniform finish. Clean low Weatherstrips gloss stripes with soap and Wheels and Trim — Aluminum water only. Apply Dielectric silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last or Chrome longer, seal better, and not stick or Use a soft, clean cloth with mild Air Intakes squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at soap and water to clean the wheels. Clear debris from the air intakes, least once a year. Hot, dry climates After rinsing thoroughly with clean between the hood and windshield may require more frequent water, dry with a soft, clean towel. when washing the vehicle. application. Black marks from A wax may then be applied. rubber material on painted surfaces Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (73,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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silicone grease on weatherstrips { Caution Caution (Continued) with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses or squeak. trim may be damaged if the silicone carbide tire cleaning vehicle is not washed after driving brushes. Damage could occur Underbody Maintenance on roads that have been sprayed and the repairs would not be At least twice a year, spring and fall with magnesium, calcium, covered by the vehicle warranty. use plain water to flush any or sodium chloride. These corrosive materials from the chlorides are used on roads for Steering, Suspension, and underbody. Take care to thoroughly conditions such as ice and dust. Chassis Components clean any areas where mud and Always wash the chrome with other debris can collect. soap and water after exposure. Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis Sheet Metal Damage components for damaged, loose, If the vehicle is damaged and or missing parts or signs of wear at requires sheet metal repair or { Caution least once a year. replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion To avoid surface damage, do not Inspect power steering for proper material to parts repaired or use strong soaps, chemicals, hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. replaced to restore corrosion abrasive polishes, cleaners, protection. brushes, or cleaners that contain Visually check constant velocity joint acid on aluminum or boots and axle seals for leaks. Original manufacturer replacement chrome-plated wheels. Use only parts will provide the corrosion Body Component Lubrication approved cleaners. Also, never protection while maintaining the drive a vehicle with aluminum or Lubricate all key lock cylinders, vehicle warranty. chrome-plated wheels through an hood hinges, liftgate hinges, steel fuel door hinge, unless the (Continued) components are plastic. Applying Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (74,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Finish Damage Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following Quickly repair minor chips and instrument cluster. Using a mild cleaners or techniques: scratches with touch-up materials soap solution, immediately remove available from your dealer to avoid . Never use a razor or any other hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect corrosion. Larger areas of finish sharp object to remove a soil repellent from all interior surfaces or damage can be corrected in your from any interior surface. permanent damage may result. dealer's body and paint shop. . Never use a brush with stiff Your dealer may have products for bristles. Chemical Paint Spotting cleaning the interior. Use cleaners Airborne pollutants can fall upon specifically designed for the . Never rub any surface and attack painted vehicle surfaces surfaces being cleaned to prevent aggressively or with excessive causing blotchy, ring-shaped permanent damage. Apply all pressure. discolorations, and small, irregular cleaners directly to the cleaning . Do not use laundry detergents or dark spots etched into the paint cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly dishwashing soaps with surface. See “Finish Care” on any switches or controls. degreasers. For liquid cleaners, previously in this section. Cleaners should be removed use approximately 20 drops per quickly. Never allow cleaners to 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. Interior Care remain on the surface being A concentrated soap solution will cleaned for extended periods leave a residue that creates To prevent dirt particle abrasions, of time. streaks and attracts dirt. Do not regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Cleaners may contain solvents that use solutions that contain strong Immediately remove any soils. Note or caustic soap. that newspapers or dark garments can become concentrated in the that can transfer color to home interior. Before using cleaners, read . Do not heavily saturate the furnishings can also permanently and adhere to all safety instructions upholstery when cleaning. on the label. While cleaning the transfer color to the vehicle's . Do not use solvents or cleaners interior. interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening the doors and containing solvents. windows. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (75,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Interior Glass Coated Moldings To clean: To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned. 1. Saturate a clean lint-free dampened with water. Wipe droplets colorfast cloth with water. . When lightly soiled, wipe with a Microfiber cloth is recommended left behind with a clean dry cloth. sponge or soft lint-free cloth to prevent lint transfer to the Commercial glass cleaners may be dampened with water. used, if necessary, after cleaning fabric or carpet. . When heavily soiled, use warm the interior glass with plain water. 2. Remove excess moisture by soapy water. gently wringing until water does { Caution Fabric/Carpet/Suede not drip from the cleaning cloth. To prevent scratching, never use Start by vacuuming the surface 3. Start on the outside edge of the abrasive cleaners on automotive using a soft brush attachment. If a soil and gently rub toward the glass. Abrasive cleaners or rotating brush attachment is being center. Fold the cleaning cloth to a clean area frequently to aggressive cleaning may damage used during vacuuming, only use it prevent forcing the soil in to the the rear window defogger. on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil fabric. as possible using one of the 4. Continue gently rubbing the Cleaning the windshield with water following techniques: soiled area until there is no during the first three to six months . Gently blot liquids with a paper longer any color transfer from of ownership will reduce tendency the soil to the cleaning cloth. to fog. towel. Continue blotting until no more soil can be removed. 5. If the soil is not completely Speaker Covers . For solid soils, remove as much removed, use a mild soap Vacuum around a speaker cover as possible prior to vacuuming. solution followed only by plain gently, so that the speaker will not water. be damaged. Clean spots with just If the soil is not completely water and mild soap. removed, it may be necessary to use a commercial upholstery Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (76,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before { Caution Caution (Continued) using a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. If ring Do not attach a device with a may cause permanent damage. formation occurs, clean the entire suction cup to the display. This Wipe excess moisture from these fabric or carpet. may cause damage and would surfaces after cleaning and allow not be covered by the warranty. them to dry naturally. Never use Following the cleaning process, a heat, steam, spot lifters, or spot paper towel can be used to blot removers. Do not use cleaners excess moisture. Instrument Panel, Leather, that contain silicone or wax-based Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, products. Cleaners containing Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and these solvents can permanently and Vehicle Information and Natural Open Pore Wood Radio Displays change the appearance and feel Surfaces of leather or soft trim and are not For vehicles with high gloss Use a soft microfiber cloth recommended. surfaces or vehicle displays, use a dampened with water to remove microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. dust and loose dirt. For a more Before wiping the surface with the Do not use cleaners that increase thorough cleaning, use a soft microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle gloss, especially on the instrument microfiber cloth dampened with a brush to remove dirt that could panel. Reflected glare can decrease mild soap solution. scratch the surface. Then use the visibility through the windshield microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to under certain conditions. clean. Never use window cleaners { Caution or solvents. Periodically hand wash the microfiber cloth separately, Soaking or saturating leather, using mild soap. Do not use bleach especially perforated leather, as or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly well as other interior surfaces, and air dry before next use. (Continued) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (77,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Use the following guidelines for { Caution { Warning proper floor mat usage. Use of air fresheners may cause Do not bleach or dye safety belts. . The original equipment floor permanent damage to plastics It may severely weaken them. In mats were designed for your and painted surfaces. If an air a crash, they might not be able to vehicle. If the floor mats need freshener comes in contact with provide adequate protection. replacing, it is recommended any plastic or painted surface in Clean safety belts only with mild that GM certified floor mats be the vehicle, blot immediately and soap and lukewarm water. purchased. Non-GM floor mats may not fit properly and may clean with a soft cloth dampened interfere with the pedals. Always with a mild soap solution. Floor Mats check that the floor mats do not Damage caused by air fresheners interfere with the pedals. would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. { Warning . Use the floor mat with the correct side up. Do not turn If a floor mat is the wrong size or it over. Cargo Cover and is not properly installed, it can . Convenience Net Do not place anything on top of interfere with the pedals. the driver side floor mat. Wash with warm water and mild Interference with the pedals can . Use only a single floor mat on detergent. Do not use chlorine cause unintended acceleration the driver side. bleach. Rinse with cold water, and and/or increased stopping then dry completely. distance which can cause a crash . Do not place one floor mat on and injury. Make sure the floor top of another. Care of Safety Belts mat does not interfere with the The driver side floor mat is held in Keep belts clean and dry. pedals. place by two button-type retainers. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (78,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats
1. Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock the retainers and remove. 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position. 3. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Service and Maintenance 11-1
Service and Recommended Fluids, General Information Lubricants, and Parts Maintenance Recommended Fluids and Your vehicle is an important Lubricants ...... 11-13 investment. This section describes Maintenance Replacement the required maintenance for the General Information Parts ...... 11-14 vehicle. Follow this schedule to help General Information ...... 11-1 protect against major repair Maintenance Records expenses resulting from neglect or Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Records ...... 11-16 inadequate maintenance. It may Maintenance also help to maintain the value of Cadillac Premium Care the vehicle if it is sold. It is the Maintenance ...... 11-3 responsibility of the owner to have all required maintenance performed. Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-3 Your dealer has trained technicians who can perform required Special Application Services maintenance using genuine Special Application replacement parts. They have Services ...... 11-9 up-to-date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics. Many Additional Maintenance dealers have extended evening and and Care Saturday hours, courtesy Additional Maintenance transportation, and online and Care ...... 11-10 scheduling to assist with service needs. Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services. With trained Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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technicians, the dealer is the place Because of the way people use . Frequently towing a trailer. for routine maintenance such as oil vehicles, maintenance needs vary. . Used for high speed or changes and tire rotations and There may need to be more competitive driving. additional maintenance items like frequent checks and services. The . tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper Additional Required Services - Used for taxi, police, or delivery blades. Normal are for vehicles that: service. . Carry passengers and cargo Refer to the information in the { Caution within recommended limits on Maintenance Schedule Additional the Tire and Loading Information Required Services - Severe chart. Damage caused by improper label. See Vehicle Load Limits maintenance can lead to costly on page 9-11. { Warning repairs and may not be covered . by the vehicle warranty. Are driven on reasonable road Performing maintenance work can surfaces within legal driving Maintenance intervals, checks, be dangerous and can cause limits. inspections, recommended fluids, serious injury. Perform and lubricants are important to . Use the recommended fuel. See maintenance work only if the keep the vehicle in good working Fuel on page 9-61. required information, proper tools, condition. Refer to the information in the and equipment are available. Maintenance Schedule Additional If they are not, see your dealer to have a trained technician do the The Tire Rotation and Required Required Services - Normal chart. work. See Doing Your Own Services are the responsibility of the The Additional Required Services - Service Work on page 10-3. vehicle owner. It is recommended to Severe are for vehicles that are: have your dealer perform these . services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. Mainly driven in heavy city traffic Proper vehicle maintenance helps to in hot weather. keep the vehicle in good working . Mainly driven in hilly or condition, improves fuel economy, mountainous terrain. and reduces vehicle emissions. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Service and Maintenance 11-3
. Passenger compartment air filter Cadillac Premium replacement. Maintenance Care Maintenance . Multi‐point vehicle inspection Schedule Your vehicle comes with the (MPVI) performed by a qualified Owner Checks and Services Cadillac Premium Care technician. Maintenance. It is a maintenance Cadillac requires that all Cadillac At Each Fuel Stop program that covers select Premium Care Maintenance . Check the engine oil level. See maintenance services during the services be performed by a Cadillac Engine Oil on page 10-10. first 4 years or 80 000 km authorized service dealer. (50,000 mi), whichever comes first. Once a Month Cadillac Premium Care . Check the tire inflation Maintenance covers routine pressures. See Tire Pressure on maintenance services, when page 10-49. scheduled in accordance with the . Inspect the tires for wear. See owner manual, including: Tire Inspection on page 10-55. . Oil changes based on the . Check the windshield washer vehicle's oil life monitor system. fluid level. See Washer Fluid on . Tire rotation every 12 000 km page 10-22. (7,500 mi). Engine Oil Change . Engine air cleaner filter When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL replacement. SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate the need for vehicle service Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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for up to a year. The engine oil and . Check engine coolant level. See . Inspect brake system. Engine Coolant on page 10-18. filter must be changed at least once . Visually inspect steering, a year and the oil life system must . Check windshield washer fluid suspension, and chassis be reset. Your trained dealer level. See Washer Fluid on components for damaged, loose, technician can perform this work. page 10-22. or missing parts or signs of If the engine oil life system is reset wear. See Exterior Care on . Visually inspect windshield wiper accidentally, service the vehicle page 10-69. within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the blades for wear, cracking, . last service. Reset the oil life or contamination. See Exterior Check restraint system system when the oil is changed. Care on page 10-69. Replace components. See Safety System See Engine Oil Life System on worn or damaged wiper blades. Check on page 3-20. See Wiper Blade Replacement page 10-12. . Visually inspect fuel system for on page 10-28. damage or leaks. Tire Rotation and Required . Check tire inflation pressures. . Visually inspect exhaust system Services Every 12 000 km/ See Tire Pressure on 7,500 mi and nearby heat shields for page 10-49. loose or damaged parts. Rotate the tires, if recommended for . Inspect tire wear. See Tire . Lubricate body components. See the vehicle, and perform the Inspection on page 10-55. following services. See Tire Exterior Care on page 10-69. . Visually check for fluid leaks. Rotation on page 10-55. . Check starter switch. See Starter . . Check engine oil level and oil Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Switch Check on page 10-27. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on life percentage. If needed, . Check automatic transmission change engine oil and filter, and page 10-14. shift lock control function. See reset oil life system. See Engine Automatic Transmission Shift Oil on page 10-10 and Engine Lock Control Function Check on Oil Life System on page 10-12. page 10-27. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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. Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10-28. . Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. . Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of the strut. See your dealer if service is required. . Inspect sunroof track and seal, if equipped. See Sunroof on page 2-25. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 108 000 km/67,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi Services - Normal 168 000 km/105,000 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. (1) Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2) @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (3) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (4) @ @ @ Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @ @ (2.0L LTG and 3.6L LF3 Turbo Engines) Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @ (3.6L LFX Engine Only) Change front and rear axle fluid, if equipped with electronic limited slip differential. (3.6L V6 Turbo @ @ @ LF3 Engine only) Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6) @ Replace brake fluid. (7) @ @ @ Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Footnotes — Maintenance (6) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal excessive cracking, or damage; (1) Vehicles with different size front replace, if needed. and rear tires do not have tire (7) Or every three years, whichever rotation. See Tire Rotation on comes first. page 10-55. (2) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality, or areas with high dust levels. Replacement may also be needed if there is a reduction in air flow, excessive window fogging, or odors. (3) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. (4) Or every four years, whichever comes first. (5) Or every five years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System on page 10-16. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 108 000 km/67,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi Services - Severe 168 000 km/105,000 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. (1) Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2) @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (3) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (4) @ @ @ 2.0L LTG and 3.6L LF3 Engines: Replace spark @ @ plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. 3.6L LFX Engine Only: Replace spark plugs. @ Inspect spark plug wires. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. @ @ @ Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with @ @ @ AWD. (5) Change front and rear axle fluid, if equipped with electronic limited slip differential. (3.6L V6 Turbo @ @ @ LF3 Engine only) Except 3.6L V6 Turbo LF3 Engine: Change rear @ @ @ axle fluid. Drain and fill engine cooling system. (6) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (7) @ Replace brake fluid. (8) @ @ @ Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Service and Maintenance 11-9
Footnotes — Maintenance case fluid. Contaminated fluid will Special Application Schedule Additional Required decrease the life of the transfer Services - Severe case and should be replaced. Services (1) Vehicles with different size front (6) Or every five years, whichever . Severe Commercial Use and rear tires do not have tire comes first. See Cooling System on Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis rotation. See Tire Rotation on page 10-16. components every 5 000 km/ page 10-55. (7) Or every 10 years, whichever 3,000 mi. (2) Or every two years, whichever comes first. Inspect for fraying, . Have underbody flushing service comes first. More frequent excessive cracking, or damage; performed. See "Underbody replacement may be needed if the replace, if needed. Maintenance" in Exterior Care vehicle is driven in areas with heavy (8) Or every three years, whichever on page 10-69. traffic, areas with poor air quality, comes first. or areas with high dust levels. Replacement may also be needed if there is a reduction in air flow, excessive window fogging, or odors. (3) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. (4) Or every four years, whichever comes first. (5) Do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals. High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important . Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly . To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing may help to avoid future costly start the vehicle, maintain a noises, or difficulty stopping. repairs. To maintain vehicle battery with full cranking power. performance, additional . Trained dealer technicians have maintenance services may be . Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment required. the diagnostic equipment to test to inspect the brakes and the battery and ensure that the recommend quality parts It is recommended that your dealer connections and cables are engineered for the vehicle. perform these services — their corrosion-free. trained dealer technicians know Fluids your vehicle best. Your dealer can Belts Proper fluid levels and approved also perform a thorough . Belts may need replacing if they fluids protect the vehicle’s systems assessment with a multi-point squeak or show signs of and components. See inspection to recommend when your cracking or splitting. Recommended Fluids and vehicle may need attention. Lubricants on page 11-13 for GM . Trained dealer technicians have The following list is intended to access to tools and equipment approved fluids. explain the services and conditions to inspect the belts and . Engine oil and windshield to look for that may indicate recommend adjustment or washer fluid levels should be services are required. replacement when necessary. checked at every fuel fill. . Instrument cluster lights may come on to indicate that fluids may be low and need to be filled. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control tread or sidewall; or a bulge or be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. split in the tire. that there are no cracks or leaks. . Trained dealer technicians can . Signs of wear may include With a multi-point inspection, your steering wheel vibration, bounce/ inspect and recommend the right dealer can inspect the hoses and sway while braking, longer tires. Your dealer can also advise if replacement is needed. stopping distance, or uneven provide tire/wheel balancing tire wear. services to ensure smooth Lamps vehicle operation at all speeds. Properly working headlamps, . As part of the multi-point Your dealer sells and services taillamps, and brake lamps are inspection, trained dealer name brand tires. important to see and be seen on technicians can visually inspect the road. the shocks and struts for signs Vehicle Care of leaking, blown seals, To help keep the vehicle looking like . Signs that the headlamps need or damage, and can advise new, vehicle care products are attention include dimming, failure when service is needed. to light, cracking, or damage. available from your dealer. For The brake lamps need to be Tires information on how to clean and protect the vehicle’s interior and checked periodically to ensure Tires need to be properly inflated, that they light when braking. exterior, see Interior Care on rotated, and balanced. Maintaining page 10-74 and Exterior Care on . With a multi-point inspection, the tires can save money and fuel, page 10-69. your dealer can check the lamps and can reduce the risk of tire and note any concerns. failure. . Signs that the tires need to be replaced include three or more visible treadwear indicators; cord or fabric showing through the Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Wheel Alignment Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance. provide a clear view. . Signs that the alignment may . Signs of wear include streaking, need to be adjusted include skipping across the windshield, pulling, improper vehicle and worn or split rubber. handling, or unusual tire wear. . Trained dealer technicians can . Your dealer has the required check the wiper blades and equipment to ensure proper replace them when needed. wheel alignment. Windshield For safety, appearance, and the best viewing, keep the windshield clean and clear. . Signs of damage include scratches, cracks, and chips. . Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement if needed. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Service and Maintenance 11-13
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1® specification, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10-10. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 10-18. Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819). Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (w/ DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. 2.0L L4 and 3.6L LFX AWD Engines) 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (w/ ATF-WS Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88863400, in 3.6L LFX RWD and 3.6L LF3 Canada 88863401). Engines) Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 88861950, in Canada 88861951). Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88863089, in Canada 88863090) meeting GM Specification 9986285. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625) meeting GM Specification 9986290. Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB. Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Hinges Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
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 2.0L L4 Engine 20857930 A3178C 3.6L V6 Engine (LFX) 20857930 A3178C 3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 22844634 A3185C Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Oil Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 12640445 PF64 3.6L V6 Engine (LFX) 25177917 PF2129 3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 89017525 PF63 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13356916 CF185 Spark Plugs 2.0L L4 Engine 12647827 41-125 3.6L V6 Engine (LFX) 12622561 41-109 3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 12642791 41-118 Wiper Blades Driver Side – 60 cm (23.6 in) 23144358 — Passenger Side – 45 cm (17.7 in) 23144359 — Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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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. Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (17,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (18,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Technical Data 12-1
Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identifies the vehicle's 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's engine code. Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications ...... 12-2 Service Parts Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-4 Identification Label This label, under the floor cover in the trunk on the passenger side, has the following information: . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This legal identifier is in the front . Model designation. corner of the instrument panel, on . Paint information. the left side of the vehicle. It can be . seen through the windshield from Production options and special outside. The VIN also appears on equipment. the Vehicle Certification and Service Do not remove this label from the Parts labels and certificates of title vehicle. and registration. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
12-2 Technical Data
Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-13 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Cooling System– Engine 2.0L L4 Engine 8.5 L 9.0 qt 3.6L V6 Engine (LFX) 11.3 L 11.9 qt 3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 12.8 L 13.5 qt Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L L4 Engine RWD 4.7 L 5.0 qt 2.0L L4 Engine AWD 5.7 L 6.0 qt 3.6L V6 Engine (LFX) 5.7 L 6.0 qt 3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 6.6 L 7.0 qt Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Capacities Application Metric English Fuel Tank 72 L 19 gal Transfer Case – AWD 0.8 L 0.8 qt Rear Axle (with limited slip) 1.2 L 1.3 qt Wheel Nut Torque 150 Y 110 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.
Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) X Automatic 0.75–0.90 mm (0.030– 0.035 in) 3.6L V6 Engine (LFX) 3 Automatic 0.95–1.10 mm (0.037– 0.043 in) 3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) 8 Automatic 0.75–0.90 mm (0.030– 0.035 in) Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Engine Drive Belt Routing
2.0L L4 Engine
3.6L V6 Engine Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
Customer Information 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects Customer Information Customer Reporting Safety Defects to Information the United States Government ...... 13-12 Customer Satisfaction Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure Customer Information the Canadian Your satisfaction and goodwill are Customer Satisfaction Government ...... 13-13 important to your dealer and to Procedure ...... 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Cadillac. Normally, any concerns General Motors ...... 13-13 Customer Assistance with the sales transaction or the Offices ...... 13-3 Vehicle Data Recording and operation of the vehicle will be Customer Assistance for Text resolved by your dealer's sales or Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13-4 Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and service departments. Sometimes, Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 however, despite the best intentions Roadside Service ...... 13-5 Privacy ...... 13-14 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 of all concerned, misunderstandings Scheduling Service ® can occur. If your concern has not Appointments ...... 13-7 OnStar ...... 13-15 Infotainment System ...... 13-15 been resolved to your satisfaction, Courtesy Transportation the following steps should be taken: Program ...... 13-7 Collision Damage Repair . . . . 13-8 STEP ONE: Discuss your concern Service Publications with a member of dealership Ordering Information ...... 13-11 management. Normally, concerns Radio Frequency can be quickly resolved at that level. Identification (RFID) ...... 13-12 If the matter has already been Radio Frequency reviewed with the sales, service or Statement ...... 13-12 parts manager, contact the owner of your dealership or the general manager. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Cadillac, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's may reject it and proceed with any resolved by your dealership without facility. That is why we suggest 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 Line Center at 1-800–458–8006. In Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Canada, call the Canadian Cadillac dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Customer Care Centre at sure you are completely satisfied the following address: 1-888-446-2000. with the new vehicle. However, BBB Auto Line Program We encourage you to call the if you continue to remain unsatisfied Council of Better Business Bureaus, toll-free number in order to give your after following the procedure 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 or Columbia. Eligibility is limited by through the windshield. the interpretation of the New Vehicle vehicle age, mileage, and other Limited Warranty. Although you may factors. General Motors reserves . Dealership name and location. be required to resort to this informal the right to change eligibility . Vehicle delivery date and dispute resolution program prior to limitations and/or discontinue its present mileage. filing a court action, use of the participation in this program. program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning Customer Assistance Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), Offices addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call Cadillac encourages customers to procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care call the toll-free number for and Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-888-446-2000 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: mediation/arbitration program. Mediation/Arbitration Program United States and Puerto Rico General Motors of Canada Limited c/o Customer Care Centre has committed to binding arbitration General Motors of Canada Limited Cadillac Customer Assistance of owner disputes involving Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Center factory-related vehicle service 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Cadillac Motor Car Division claims. The program provides for Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 P.O. Box 33169 the review of the facts involved by Detroit, MI 48232-5169 an impartial third party arbiter, and The inquiry should be accompanied www.Cadillac.com may include an informal hearing by the Vehicle Identification before the arbiter. The program is Number (VIN). 1-800-458-8006 designed so that the entire dispute 1-800-833-2622 (For Text settlement process, from the time Telephone devices (TTYs)) you file your complaint to the final Roadside Service: 1-800-224-1400 decision, should be completed in From U.S. Virgin Islands: approximately 70 days. We believe 1-800-496-9994 our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Canada communicate with Cadillac by D (Preferred Dealer dialing: 1-800-833-2622. TTY users General Motors of Canada Limited Information): Select a preferred in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. Canadian Cadillac Customer Care dealer and view dealer location, maps, phone numbers, and hours. Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Online Owner Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive J (Warranty Tracking Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Online Owner Experience Information): Track the vehicle’s www.gm.ca (U.S.) my.cadillac.com warranty information. 1-888-446-2000 (English) The Cadillac online owner J (Recall Information): View 1-800-263-7854 (French) experience is a one-stop resource active recalls or search by Vehicle Roadside Service: 1-800-882-1112 that allows interaction with Cadillac Identification Number (VIN). See Overseas and keeps important vehicle-specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) information in one place. on page 12-1. Contact the local General Motors H (Other Account Information): Business Unit. Membership Benefits View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite E (Vehicle Information): radio, and OnStar account Customer Assistance for Download owner manuals and view information. vehicle-specific how-to videos. Text Telephone (TTY) F (Live Chat Support): Chat live Users G (Maintenance Information): with online help representatives. View maintenance schedules, To assist customers who are deaf, Visit my.cadillac.com to register your required alerts, OnStar onboard hard of hearing, or speech-impaired vehicle. vehicle diagnostic information, and and who use Text Telephones schedule service appointments. (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance I (Service History): View Center. Any TTY user can printable dealer-recorded service records and self-recorded service records. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Cadillac Owner Centre Roadside Service Coverage (Canada) cadillacowner.ca U.S.: 1-800-224-1400. Services are provided up to 6 years/ Take a trip to the Cadillac Owner 110 000 km (70,000 mi), whichever Canada: 1-800-882-1112. Centre: comes first. Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. . Chat live with online help In the U.S., anyone driving the Only): 1-888-889-2438. representatives. vehicle is covered. In Canada, a Service is available 24 hours a day, person driving the vehicle without . Locate owner resources such as 365 days a year. permission from the owner is not lease-end, financing, and covered. warranty information. Calling for Service Roadside Service is not a part of the . Retrieve favorite articles, When calling Roadside Service, New Vehicle Limited Warranty. quizzes, tips, and multimedia have the following information General Motors North America and galleries organized into the ready: Cadillac reserve the right to make Features and Auto Care . any changes or discontinue the Sections. Your name, home address, and home telephone number. Roadside Service program at any . Download owner manuals. time without notification. . Telephone number of your . Find Cadillac-recommended location. General Motors North America and maintenance services. Cadillac reserve the right to limit . Location of the vehicle. services or payment to an owner or . Model, year, color, and license driver if they decide the claims are plate number of the vehicle. made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times. . Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle. . Description of the problem. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Cadillac Owner Privileges™ responsibility for the repair or A dealer technician will travel to replacement of the tire if it is not your location within a 30-mile radius . Emergency Fuel Delivery: covered by the warranty. of a participating Cadillac Delivery of enough fuel for the dealership. If beyond this radius, we vehicle to get to the nearest . Battery Jump Start: Service to will arrange to have your car towed service station. jump start a dead battery. to the nearest Cadillac dealership. . Lock-Out Service: Service to . Trip Interruption Benefits and Each technician travels with a unlock the vehicle if you are Service: If your trip is specially equipped service vehicle locked out. A remote unlock may interrupted due to a warranty complete with the necessary be available if you have OnStar. failure, incidental expenses may Cadillac parts and tools required to For security reasons, the driver be reimbursed during the handle most roadside repairs. must present identification 6 years/110 000 km (70,000 mi) before this service is given. Powertrain warranty period. Services Not Included in Items considered are hotel, Roadside Service . Emergency Tow from a Public meals, and rental car. Road or Highway: Tow to the . Impound towing caused by nearest Cadillac dealer for Cadillac Technician Roadside violation of any laws. warranty service, or if the vehicle Service (U.S. Only) . Legal fines. was in a crash and cannot be driven. Assistance is not given Cadillac's exceptional Roadside . Mounting, dismounting, when the vehicle is stuck in the Service is more than an auto club or or changing of snow tires, sand, mud, or snow. towing service. It provides every chains, or other traction devices. Cadillac owner in the United States . Flat Tire Change: Service to Service is not provided if a vehicle with the advantage of contacting a is in an area that is not accessible change a flat tire with a spare Cadillac advisor and, where tire. The spare tire, if equipped, to the service vehicle or is not a available, a Cadillac trained dealer regularly traveled or maintained must be in good condition and technician who can provide on-site properly inflated. It is your public road, which includes ice and service. winter roads. Off-road use is not covered. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Services Specific to failures may be covered, If your dealer requests you to bring Canadian-Purchased Vehicles however any cost for parts and the vehicle for service, you are labor for repairs not covered by urged to do so as early in the work . Fuel delivery: Reimbursement the warranty are the owner day as possible to allow for is up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel responsibility. same-day repair. delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service. Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Appointments Program . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle registration is required. When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership service, contact your dealer and experience, we and our participating . Trip Interruption Benefits and request an appointment. By dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Service: Pre-authorization, scheduling a service appointment Transportation, a customer support original detailed receipts, and a and advising the service consultant program for vehicles with the copy of the repair orders are of your transportation needs, your Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty required. Once authorization has dealer can help minimize your Coverage period in Canada), been received, the Roadside inconvenience. extended powertrain, and/or Service advisor will help you hybrid-specific warranties in both make arrangements and explain If the vehicle cannot be scheduled the U.S. and Canada. how to receive payment. into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it Several Courtesy Transportation . Alternative Service: If can be scheduled for service, options are available to assist in assistance cannot be provided unless, of course, the problem is reducing inconvenience when right away, the Roadside Service safety related. If it is, please call warranty repairs are required. advisor may give you permission your dealership, let them know this, to get local emergency road Courtesy Transportation is not a and ask for instructions. service. You will receive part of the New Vehicle Limited payment, up to $100, after Warranty. A separate booklet sending the original receipt to entitled “Limited Warranty and Roadside Service. Mechanical Owner Assistance Information” Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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furnished with each new vehicle amounts should reflect actual costs Additional Program provides detailed warranty coverage and be supported by original Information information. receipts. See your dealer for information. All program options, such as shuttle Transportation Options service, may not be available at Courtesy Rental Vehicle every dealer. Contact your dealer Warranty service can generally be for specific availability. completed while you wait. However, For an overnight warranty repair, the if you are unable to do so, your dealer may provide an available General Motors reserves the right to dealer may offer the following courtesy rental vehicle or provide for unilaterally modify, change, transportation options: reimbursement of a rental vehicle. or discontinue Courtesy Reimbursement is limited and must Transportation at any time and to Shuttle Service be supported by original receipts as resolve all questions of claim This includes one-way or round-trip well as a signed and completed eligibility pursuant to the terms and shuttle service within reasonable rental agreement and meet state/ conditions described herein at its time and distance parameters of provincial, local, and rental vehicle sole discretion. your dealer's area. provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include Collision Damage Repair Public Transportation or Fuel minimum age requirements, Reimbursement insurance coverage, credit card, etc. If the vehicle is involved in a If overnight warranty repairs are Additional fees such as fuel usage collision and it is damaged, have the needed, and public transportation is charges, taxes, levies, usage fees, damage repaired by a qualified used, the expense must be excessive mileage, or rental usage technician using the proper supported by original receipts and beyond the completion of the repair equipment and quality replacement within the maximum amount allowed are also your responsibility. parts. Poorly performed collision by GM for shuttle service. If U.S. repairs diminish the vehicle resale It may not be possible to provide a value, and safety performance can customers arrange their own like vehicle as a courtesy rental. transportation, limited be compromised in subsequent reimbursement for reasonable fuel collisions. expenses may be available. Claim Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Collision Parts Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any center that has GM-trained related failures are not covered by technicians and comparable Genuine GM Collision parts are new that warranty. equipment. parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring the Vehicle parts with which the vehicle was available. These are made by originally built. Genuine GM companies other than GM and may Protect your investment in the GM Collision parts are the best choice to not have been tested for the vehicle. vehicle with comprehensive and ensure that the vehicle's designed As a result, these parts may fit collision insurance coverage. There appearance, durability, and safety poorly, exhibit premature durability/ are significant differences in the are preserved. The use of Genuine corrosion problems, and may not quality of coverage afforded by GM parts can help maintain the GM perform properly in subsequent various insurance policy terms. New Vehicle Limited Warranty. collisions. Aftermarket parts are not Many insurance policies provide covered by the GM New Vehicle reduced protection to the GM Recycled original equipment parts Limited Warranty, and any vehicle vehicle by limiting compensation for may also be used for repair. These failure related to such parts is not damage repairs by using parts are typically removed from covered by that warranty. aftermarket collision parts. Some vehicles that were total losses in insurance companies will not prior crashes. In most cases, the Repair Facility specify aftermarket collision parts. parts being recycled are from When purchasing insurance, we undamaged sections of the vehicle. GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that recommend that you ensure that the A recycled original equipment GM vehicle will be repaired with GM part may be an acceptable choice to meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your dealer original equipment collision parts. maintain the vehicle's originally If such insurance coverage is not designed appearance and safety may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and available from your current performance; however, the history of insurance carrier, consider switching state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be these parts is not known. Such parts to another insurance carrier. are not covered by the GM New able to recommend a collision repair Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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If the vehicle is leased, the leasing . Driver license number. repair. If you have a pre-determined company may require you to have . Owner name, address, and repair facility of choice, take the insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. vehicle there, or have it towed there. Genuine GM Original Equipment Specify to the facility that any . Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Vehicle license plate number. required replacement collision parts Genuine Manufacturer replacement . Vehicle make, model, and be original equipment parts, either parts. Read the lease carefully, as model year. new Genuine GM parts or recycled you may be charged at the end of original GM parts. Remember, . Vehicle Identification the lease for poor quality repairs. recycled parts will not be covered by Number (VIN). the GM vehicle warranty. If a Crash Occurs . Insurance company and policy Insurance pays the bill for the repair, number. If there has been an injury, call but you must live with the repair. emergency services for help. Do not . General description of the Depending on your policy limits, leave the scene of a crash until all damage to the other vehicle. your insurance company may matters have been taken care of. initially value the repair using Move the vehicle only if its position Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacement parts. aftermarket parts. Discuss this with puts you in danger, or you are the repair professional, and insist on instructed to move it by a police See “Collision Parts” earlier in this section. Genuine GM parts. Remember, officer. if the vehicle is leased, you may be Give only the necessary information If the airbag has inflated, see What obligated to have the vehicle to police and other parties involved Will You See after an Airbag repaired with Genuine GM parts, in the crash. Inflates? on page 3-27. even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. For emergency towing see Managing the Vehicle Damage Roadside Service on page 13-5. Repair Process If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, Gather the following information: In the event that the vehicle requires you are not obligated to accept a damage repairs, GM recommends . Driver name, address, and repair valuation based on that that you take an active role in its telephone number. insurance company's collision policy Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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repair limits, as you have no Owner Information Current and Past Models contractual limits with that company. Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and In such cases, you can have control specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current of the repair and parts choices as to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles. long as the cost stays within information about the vehicle. The reasonable limits. ORDER TOLL FREE: Owner Manual includes the 1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday Maintenance Schedule for all 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time Service Publications models. Ordering Information For Credit Card Orders Only In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see Service Manuals Owner Manual, and Warranty Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. Manual. Service Manuals have the diagnosis Or write to: and repair information on the RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 – engines, transmission, axle, $40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Helm, Incorporated suspension, brakes, electrical, shipping fees. Attention: Customer Service steering, body, etc. 47911 Halyard Drive Without Pouch: Owner Manual only. Plymouth, MI 48170 Service Bulletins RETAIL SELL PRICE: Prices are subject to change without $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Service Bulletins give additional notice and without incurring shipping fees. technical service information obligation. Allow ample time for needed to knowledgeably service delivery. General Motors cars and trucks. All listed prices are quoted in U.S. Each bulletin contains instructions funds. Make checks payable in U.S. to assist in the diagnosis and funds. service of the vehicle. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Radio Frequency Operation is subject to the following Reporting Safety Identification (RFID) two conditions: 1. The device may not cause Defects RFID technology is used in some harmful interference. vehicles for functions such as tire Reporting Safety Defects pressure monitoring and ignition 2. The device must accept any to the United States system security, as well as in interference received, including connection with conveniences such interference that may cause Government as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) undesired operation of the device. If you believe that your vehicle transmitters for remote door locking/ has a defect which could cause unlocking and starting, and Changes or modifications to any of a crash or could cause injury or in-vehicle transmitters for garage these systems by other than an door openers. RFID technology in death, you should immediately authorized service facility could void inform the National Highway GM vehicles does not use or record authorization to use this equipment. personal information or link with any Traffic Safety Administration other GM system containing (NHTSA) in addition to notifying personal information. General Motors. Radio Frequency If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an Statement investigation, and if it finds that This vehicle has systems that a safety defect exists in a group operate on a radio frequency that of vehicles, it may order a recall complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the and remedy campaign. Federal Communications However, NHTSA cannot Commission (FCC) rules and with become involved in individual Industry Canada Standards problems between you, your RSS-GEN/210/220/310. dealer, or General Motors. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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To contact NHTSA, you may call Reporting Safety Defects Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: the Vehicle Safety Hotline to the Canadian Cadillac Customer Assistance toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 Government Center (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Cadillac Motor Car Division http://www.safercar.gov; or If you live in Canada, and you P.O. Box 33169 write to: believe that the vehicle has a safety Detroit , MI 48232-5169 defect, notify Transport Canada In Canada, call 1 888 446 2000, Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General ‐ ‐ ‐ or write: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Call Washington, D.C. 20590 Transport Canada at Canadian Cadillac Customer Care You can also obtain other 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 General Motors of Canada Limited Transport Canada information about motor 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Road Safety Branch vehicle safety from Oshawa , Ontario L1H 8P7 http://www.safercar.gov. 80 rue Noel Gatineau , QC J8Z 0A1 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a The vehicle has a number of record, in certain crash or near non-trivial crash situation occurs; no computers that record information crash-like situations, such as an air data are recorded by the EDR under about the vehicle’s performance and bag deployment or hitting a road normal driving conditions and no how it is driven. For example, the obstacle, data that will assist in personal data (e.g., name, gender, vehicle uses computer modules to understanding how a vehicle’s age, and crash location) are monitor and control engine and systems performed. The EDR is recorded. However, other parties, transmission performance, to designed to record data related to such as law enforcement, could monitor the conditions for airbag vehicle dynamics and safety combine the EDR data with the type deployment and deploy them in a systems for a short period of time, of personally identifying data crash, and, if equipped, to provide typically 30 seconds or less. The routinely acquired during a crash antilock braking to help the driver EDR in this vehicle is designed to investigation. record such data as: control the vehicle. These modules To read data recorded by an EDR, may store data to help the dealer . How various systems in your special equipment is required, and technician service the vehicle. vehicle were operating; access to the vehicle or the EDR is Some modules may also store data . Whether or not the driver and needed. In addition to the vehicle about how the vehicle is operated, manufacturer, other parties, such as such as rate of fuel consumption or passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; law enforcement, that have the average speed. These modules may special equipment, can read the . retain personal preferences, such as How far (if at all) the driver was information if they have access to radio presets, seat positions, and depressing the accelerator and/ the vehicle or the EDR. temperature settings. or brake pedal; and, GM will not access this data or . How fast the vehicle was share it with others except: with the traveling. consent of the vehicle owner or, Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar to an official request by police or website. similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through Infotainment System the discovery process; or, as required by law. Data that GM If the vehicle is equipped with a collects or receives may also be navigation system as part of the used for GM research needs or may infotainment system, use of the be made available to others for system may result in the storage of research purposes, where a need is destinations, addresses, telephone shown and the data is not tied to a numbers, and other trip information. specific vehicle or vehicle owner. See the infotainment manual for information on stored data and for OnStar® deletion instructions. If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar® and has an active subscription, additional data may be collected through the OnStar system. This includes information about the vehicle’s operation; collisions involving the vehicle; the use of the vehicle and its features; and, in certain situations, the location and approximate GPS speed of the vehicle. Refer to the Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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OnStar Overview vehicle, including location OnStar information. See OnStar’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy OnStar Overview Statement for more details including system limitations at OnStar Overview ...... 14-1 www.onstar.com (U.S.) or OnStar Services www.onstar.ca (Canada). Emergency ...... 14-2 The OnStar system status light is Security ...... 14-3 next to the OnStar buttons. If the Navigation ...... 14-3 = Voice Command Button status light is: Connections ...... 14-4 Q Blue OnStar Button Vehicle Diagnostics ...... 14-6 . Solid Green: System is on. > Emergency Button . OnStar Additional Information Flashing Green: On a call. OnStar Additional This vehicle may be equipped with a . Red: Indicates a problem. Information ...... 14-6 comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar . Off: System is off. Press the blue Advisor for Emergency, Security, OnStar button twice to speak Navigation, Connection, and with an OnStar Advisor. Diagnostic Services. OnStar Press Q or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR services may require a paid (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an subscription. OnStar requires the Advisor. vehicle battery and electrical system, cellular service, and GPS Press = to: satellite signals to be available and . operating. OnStar acts as a link to Make a call, end a call, existing public emergency service or answer an incoming call. providers. OnStar may collect . Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling information about you and your voice commands. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn . Receive Roadside Assistance. Navigation voice commands. OnStar Services . Manage WiFi Settings (if Requires a specific OnStar equipped). subscription plan. Emergency > . Obtain the WiFi network name, Press to get a priority connection With Automatic Crash Response, or Service Set Identifier or SSID, to an OnStar Emergency Advisor the OnStar system can and passphrase (if equipped). available 24/7 to: automatically connect to an OnStar . Get help for an emergency. Emergency Advisor. The built-in Press Q to connect to a live system can automatically connect to . Advisor to: Be a Good Samaritan or help in certain crashes. respond to an AMBER Alert. . Verify account information or Press > to connect to an OnStar update contact information. . Get assistance in severe weather or other crisis and Emergency Advisor. GPS . Get driving directions. Requires evacuation routes. technology is used to identify the a specific OnStar vehicle location and can provide subscription plan.. important information to emergency . Receive On-Demand personnel. OnStar Emergency Diagnostics for a check of the Advisors are trained to provide vehicle’s key operating systems. assistance and link to existing public emergency service providers in emergency situations. With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially trained Crisis Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide a central point of contact, assistance, and information if a crisis occurs. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Security 4. Follow the voice-guided 2. Say “Repeat.” System responds commands. with the last direction given, then OnStar provides services including responds with “OnStar ready,” Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Using Voice Commands then a tone. Ignition Block, and Roadside During a Planned Route Assistance, if equipped. OnStar can Get My Destination unlock the vehicle doors remotely, Cancel Route 1. Press =. System responds: if equipped with automatic door = 1. Press . System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. locks, and can help police locate the “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Say vehicle if it is stolen. “Cancel route.” System 2. Say “Get my destination.” System responds with the responds: “Do you want to Navigation cancel directions?” address and the distance to the destination, then responds with OnStar navigation requires a 2. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. specific OnStar subscription plan. “OK, request completed, thank Q you, goodbye.” Other Navigation Services Press to receive directions or Available from OnStar have them sent to the vehicle Route Preview navigation screen, if equipped. = OnStar eNav: Subscribers can Destinations can also be forwarded 1. Press . System responds: send destinations from to the vehicle from MapQuest.com. “OnStar ready,” then a tone. MapQuest.com to the vehicle 2. Say “Route preview.” System Turn-by-Turn Navigation or Turn-by-Turn Navigation responds with the next three screen-based navigation system (if equipped). When ready, the 1. Press Q to connect to a live maneuvers. directions will be downloaded to the Advisor. Repeat vehicle. 2. Request directions. 1. Press =. System responds: 3. Directions are downloaded to the “OnStar ready,” then a tone. vehicle. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Destination Download: Press Q, WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped then request the Advisor to The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that with the tire pressure monitoring download directions to the provides a high-speed, wireless system); or activate remote horn navigation system in the vehicle (if Internet connection to connect and lights. Also remote start the equipped). After the call ends, press multiple mobile devices (data plan vehicle (if factory equipped) or the “Go” button on the navigation required). unlock the doors from anywhere screen to begin driving directions. with a wireless connection (if 1. To retrieve WiFi hotspot equipped with automatic locks). If directions are downloaded to the information, press = and select With a required specific OnStar navigation system, the route can or say “WiFi settings.” subscription plan, a destination can only be canceled through the be sent to the vehicle. For OnStar navigation system. 2. The WiFi settings will display the RemoteLink information and WiFi network name/SSID, Destinations can also be compatibility, see www.onstar.com passphrase, and level of (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). downloaded on the go. For encryption. information about eNav or ® 3. To change the SSID or OnStar RemoteLink Key Fob Destination Download, see Services www.onstar.com (U.S.) or passphrase, press Q or call www.onstar.ca (Canada). 1-888-4-ONSTAR to connect This feature is included for five with an Advisor. years and allows for remote door Connections lock/unlock (if equipped with OnStar RemoteLink® Mobile App automatic locks), remote start (if The required specific Onstar (If Equipped) factory equipped), or activation of subscription plan includes the Download the OnStar RemoteLink horn and lights from anywhere with services that follow to help mobile app to select Apple®, a wireless signal. Download the app customers stay connected. Android™, and BlackBerry® or and start using it any time during the For coverage maps, see Windows 7 or 8 mobile devices. trial period to get started. www.onstar.com (U.S.) or From the mobile device, check the www.onstar.ca (Canada). vehicle’s fuel level, oil life, or tire Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say “Call.” System responds: 3. Say the entire number without OK, dialing 911. pausing. System responds: This service allows calls to be made “ ” “Please say the name tag.” and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 4. Pick a name tag. System To Make a Call 1. Press =. System responds: responds: “About to store
14-6 OnStar
Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Information Automatic Crash Response, perform a vehicle check every Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, month. It will check the engine, Transferring Service Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle transmission, antilock brakes, and Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, other major vehicle systems. It also Press Q to request account transfer Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn checks the tire pressures, if the eligibility information. The Advisor Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling vehicle is equipped with the Tire can assist in canceling or removing are available on most vehicles. Not Pressure Monitoring System. If an account information. all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles. For On-Demand Diagnostics check is Selling/Transferring the needed, press Q, and an Advisor more information, a full description Vehicle of OnStar services, system can run a check. Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR immediately limitations, and OnStar terms and to terminate your OnStar services if conditions: the vehicle is disposed of, sold, . Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR transferred, or if the lease ends. (1-888-466-7827). Reactivation for Subsequent . See www.onstar.com (U.S.). Owners . See www.onstar.ca (Canada). Press Q and follow the prompts to . Call TTY 1-877-248-2080. speak to an Advisor as soon as possible. The Advisor will update . Press Q to speak with an vehicle records and explain the Advisor. OnStar service options available. OnStar services cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of services. Service involving location subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote information about the vehicle cannot and medical conditions. Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Assistance. The PIN will need to be work unless GPS signals are Press Q for help with: available, unobstructed, and changed the first time when compatible with the OnStar . Locating a gas station with an speaking with an Advisor. To hardware. OnStar services may not attendant to pump gas. change the OnStar PIN, contact an Q work if the OnStar equipment is not . Finding a hotel, restaurant, etc., OnStar Advisor by pressing or properly installed or it has not been that meets accessibility needs. calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR. properly maintained. If equipment or software is added, connected, . Providing directions to the Warranty or modified, OnStar services may closest hospital or pharmacy in OnStar equipment may be not work. Other problems beyond urgent situations. warranted as part of the vehicle the control of OnStar may prevent TTY Users warranty. service such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, electrical system OnStar has the ability to Languages design and architecture of the communicate to deaf, The vehicle can be programmed to vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired respond in multiple languages. customers while in the vehicle. The crash, or wireless phone network Press Q and ask for an Advisor. congestion or jamming. available dealer-installed TTY system can provide in-vehicle Advisors are available in English, See Radio Frequency Statement on access to all of the OnStar services, Spanish, and French. Available page 13-12. except Virtual Advisor and OnStar languages may vary by country. Turn-by-Turn Navigation. Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has may ask for a call back after the Add-on Electrical Equipment been off continuously for five days. vehicle is driven into an open area. After five days, OnStar can contact The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the Roadside Assistance and a Cellular and GPS Antennas locksmith to help gain access to the vehicle. Do not add any electrical vehicle. Do not place items over or near the equipment. See Add-On Electrical antenna to prevent blocking cellular Equipment on page 9-70. Added Global Positioning and GPS signal reception. Cellular electrical equipment may interfere System (GPS) reception is required for OnStar to with the operation of the OnStar send remote signals to the vehicle. system and cause it to not operate. . Obstruction of the GPS can occur in a large city with tall Unable to Connect to OnStar Privacy buildings; in parking garages; Message The complete OnStar Privacy around airports; in tunnels, Statement may be found at underpasses; or in an area with If there is limited cellular coverage www.onstar.com (U.S.), very dense trees. If GPS signals or the cellular network has reached or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We are not available, the OnStar maximum capacity, this message recommend that you review it. If you system should still operate to may come on. Press Q to try the have any questions, call call OnStar. However, OnStar call again or try again after driving a 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) could have difficulty identifying few miles into another cellular area. the exact location. or press Q to speak with an Vehicle and Power Issues Advisor. Users of wireless . In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle communications are cautioned that can use the last stored GPS electrical system, wireless service, the privacy of any information sent location to send to emergency and GPS satellite technologies to be via wireless cellular communications responders. available and operating for features cannot be assured. Third parties Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
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14-10 OnStar
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INDEX i-1
A Airbag System All-Season Tires ...... 10-41 Check ...... 3-34 All-Wheel Drive ...... 9-26, 10-26 Accessories and How Does an Airbag Antilock Brake Modifications ...... 10-2 Restrain? ...... 3-27 System (ABS) ...... 9-27 Accessory Power ...... 9-19 Passenger Sensing Warning Light ...... 5-23 Active Emergency System ...... 3-28 Appearance Care Braking System ...... 1-18, 9-54 What Makes an Airbag Exterior ...... 10-69 Adaptive Cruise Control ...... 9-37 Inflate? ...... 3-26 Interior ...... 10-74 Adaptive Forward What Will You See after an Armrest Storage ...... 4-2 Lighting (AFL) ...... 6-5 Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-27 Assistance Systems for Adaptive Forward Lighting When Should an Airbag Driving ...... 9-51 (AFL) Light ...... 5-28 Inflate? ...... 3-25 Assistance Systems for Add-On Electrical Where Are the Airbags? ...... 3-24 Parking and Backing ...... 9-46 Equipment ...... 9-70 Airbags Automatic Additional Information ® Adding Equipment to the Door Locks ...... 2-13 OnStar ...... 14-6 Vehicle ...... 3-33 Headlamp System ...... 6-4 Additional Maintenance Passenger Status Indicator . . .5-18 Transmission ...... 9-23 and Care ...... 11-10 Readiness Light ...... 5-17 Transmission Fluid ...... 10-14 Adjustments Servicing Airbag-Equipped Automatic Transmission Lumbar, Front Seats ...... 3-4 Vehicles ...... 3-33 Manual Mode ...... 9-25 Thigh Support ...... 3-5 System Check ...... 3-22 Shift Lock Control Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-14 Alarm Function Check ...... 10-27 Air Filter, Passenger Vehicle Security ...... 2-16 Compartment ...... 8-9 Alert Air Vents ...... 8-8 Lane Change ...... 9-56 Side Blind Zone (SBZA) ...... 9-56 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
i-2 INDEX
B Bulb Replacement ...... 10-31 Cargo Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-29 Tie-Downs ...... 4-3 Battery ...... 10-25 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-29 Cautions, Danger, and Exterior Lighting Battery Headlamps ...... 10-29 Warnings ...... iv Saver ...... 6-9 High Intensity Discharge Center Console Storage ...... 4-3 Jump Starting ...... 10-64 (HID) Lighting ...... 10-30 Chains, Tire ...... 10-62 Load Management ...... 6-8 License Plate Lamps ...... 10-30 Charging System Light ...... 5-19 Power Protection ...... 6-9 Buying New Tires ...... 10-58 Check Voltage and Charging Engine Light ...... 5-19 Messages ...... 5-36 Child Restraints Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-28 C Infants and Young Brake Cadillac Premium Care Children ...... 3-37 Parking, Electric ...... 9-28 Maintenance ...... 11-3 Lower Anchors and System Warning Light ...... 5-22 Calibration ...... 5-5 Tethers for Children ...... 3-43 Brakes ...... 10-23 California Older Children ...... 3-35 Antilock ...... 9-27 Fuel Requirements ...... 9-62 Securing ...... 3-49, 3-51 Assist ...... 9-29 Perchlorate Materials Systems ...... 3-40 Fluid ...... 10-24 Requirements ...... 10-2 Circuit Breakers ...... 10-32 System Messages ...... 5-36 Warning ...... 10-2 Cleaning Braking ...... 9-3 Canadian Vehicle Owners ...... iii Exterior Care ...... 10-69 Braking System Capacities and Interior Care ...... 10-74 Active Emergency ...... 1-18 Specifications ...... 12-2 Climate Control Systems Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 9-15 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust ...... 9-22 Dual Automatic ...... 8-1 Trunk ...... 2-14 Rear ...... 8-6 Winter Driving ...... 9-8 Clock ...... 5-5 Cluster, Instrument ...... 5-10 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
INDEX i-3
Collision Damage Repair ...... 13-8 Cruise Control ...... 9-34 Dome Lamps ...... 6-6 Compartments Light ...... 5-28 Door Storage ...... 4-1 Messages ...... 5-37 Ajar Light ...... 5-29 Compass ...... 5-5 Cruise Control, Active ...... 9-37 Ajar Messages ...... 5-38 Messages ...... 5-37 Cupholders ...... 4-2 Delayed Locking ...... 2-13 Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . 9-33 Customer Assistance ...... 13-4 Locks ...... 2-11 Connections Offices ...... 13-3 Power Locks ...... 2-12 OnStar® ...... 14-4 Text Telephone (TTY) Rear Seat Pass-Through . . . . .3-12 Control Users ...... 13-4 Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-4 Traction and Electronic Customer Information Drive Systems Stability ...... 9-30 Service Publications All-Wheel Drive ...... 9-26, 10-26 Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 Ordering Information ...... 13-11 Driver Assistance Systems . . . . 9-45 Convenience Net ...... 4-4 Customer Satisfaction Driver Information Convex Mirrors ...... 2-19 Procedure ...... 13-1 Center (DIC) ...... 5-29 Coolant Driver Mode Control ...... 9-31 Engine ...... 10-18 D Driving Engine Temperature Damage Repair, Collision ...... 13-8 Assistance Systems ...... 9-51 Gauge ...... 5-16 Danger, Warnings, and Characteristics and Engine Temperature Cautions ...... iv Towing Tips ...... 9-65 Warning Light ...... 5-25 Data Recorders, Event ...... 13-14 Defensive ...... 9-3 Cooling System ...... 10-16 Daytime Running Drunk ...... 9-3 Engine Messages ...... 5-38 Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-4 For Better Fuel Economy . . . . .1-22 Courtesy Transportation Defensive Driving ...... 9-3 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-8 Program ...... 13-7 Delayed Locking ...... 2-13 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 9-10 Differential, Limited-Slip ...... 9-34 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Distracted Driving ...... 9-2 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-5 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
i-4 INDEX
Driving (cont'd) Emergency Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 Track Events and OnStar® ...... 14-2 Exit Lighting ...... 6-8 Competitive ...... 9-6 Engine Extender, Safety Belt ...... 3-20 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-11 Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 10-14 Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 Wet Roads ...... 9-7 Check and Service Engine Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 6-3 Winter ...... 9-8 Soon Light ...... 5-19 Exterior Lighting Battery Driving Mode Compartment Overview ...... 10-5 Saver ...... 6-9 Competitive ...... 9-33 Coolant ...... 10-18 Dual Automatic Climate Coolant Heater ...... 9-19 F Control System ...... 8-1 Coolant Temperature Features Gauge ...... 5-16 Memory ...... 1-8 E Coolant Temperature Filter, Electric Parking Brake ...... 9-28 Warning Light ...... 5-25 Engine Air Cleaner ...... 10-14 Electrical Equipment, Cooling System ...... 10-16 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-3 Add-On ...... 9-70 Cooling System Messages . . .5-38 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 6-5 Electrical System Drive Belt Routing ...... 12-4 Flat Tire ...... 10-63 Engine Compartment Exhaust ...... 9-22 Floor Mats ...... 10-77 Fuse Block ...... 10-32 Oil Life System ...... 10-12 Fluid Fuses and Circuit Oil Messages ...... 5-39 Automatic Transmission . . . . 10-14 Breakers ...... 10-32 Overheating ...... 10-21 Brakes ...... 10-24 Instrument Panel Fuse Power Messages ...... 5-39 Washer ...... 10-22 Block ...... 10-35 Pressure Light ...... 5-26 Folding Mirrors ...... 2-20 Overload ...... 10-31 Running While Parked ...... 9-22 Forward Collision Alert Rear Compartment Fuse Starting ...... 9-18 (FCA) System ...... 9-52 Block ...... 10-38 Entry Lighting ...... 6-7 Frequency Statement Equipment, Towing ...... 9-69 Radio ...... 13-12 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
INDEX i-5
Front Seats G Headlamps Heated and Ventilated ...... 3-8 Adaptive Forward Garage Door Opener ...... 5-55 Fuel ...... 9-61 Lighting (AFL) ...... 6-5 Programming ...... 5-55 Additives ...... 9-62 Aiming ...... 10-29 Gauges Economy Driving ...... 1-22 Automatic ...... 6-4 Engine Coolant Filling a Portable Fuel Bulb Replacement ...... 10-29 Temperature ...... 5-16 Container ...... 9-64 Daytime Running Fuel ...... 5-14 Filling the Tank ...... 9-63 Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-4 Odometer ...... 5-14 Foreign Countries ...... 9-62 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-3 Speedometer ...... 5-14 Gauge ...... 5-14 High Intensity Discharge Tachometer ...... 5-14 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-27 (HID) Lighting ...... 10-30 Trip Odometer ...... 5-14 Requirements, California . . . . .9-62 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-27 Warning Lights and System Messages ...... 5-39 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-3 Indicators ...... 5-9 Fuses Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-28 General Information Engine Compartment Heated Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1 Fuse Block ...... 10-32 Rear Seats ...... 3-12 Towing ...... 9-65 Fuses and Circuit Steering Wheel ...... 5-3 Vehicle Care ...... 10-2 Breakers ...... 10-32 Heated and Ventilated Front Glove Box ...... 4-2 Instrument Panel Fuse Seats ...... 3-8 Block ...... 10-35 Heated Mirrors ...... 2-20 Rear Compartment Fuse H Heater Block ...... 10-38 Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-29 Engine Coolant ...... 9-19 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 6-5 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-27 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 High-Speed Operation ...... 10-50 Head-up Display ...... 5-32 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-8 Hood ...... 10-4 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
i-6 INDEX
Horn ...... 5-3 K Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) How to Wear Safety Belts Light ...... 5-24 Key and Lock Messages ...... 5-39 Properly ...... 3-14 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-15 Keyless Entry LATCH System Remote (RKE) System ...... 2-3 Replacing Parts after a I Keys ...... 2-1 Ignition Positions ...... 9-16 Crash ...... 3-49 Immobilizer ...... 2-18 L LATCH, Lower Anchors and Indicator Tethers for Children ...... 3-43 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 10-44 Vehicle Ahead ...... 5-24 LED Lighting ...... 10-30 Lamps Infants and Young Children, Light Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 6-4 Restraints ...... 3-37 Adaptive Forward Lighting Dome ...... 6-6 Infotainment ...... 7-1 (AFL) Light ...... 5-28 Exterior Controls ...... 6-1 Infotainment System ...... 13-15 Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) . . .5-24 Exterior Lamps Off Instrument Cluster ...... 5-10 Parking Brake ...... 5-22 Reminder ...... 6-3 Instrument Panel Lighting Exterior Lighting Battery Storage Area ...... 4-1 Adaptive Forward ...... 6-5 Saver ...... 6-9 Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 2-21 Entry ...... 6-7 License Plate ...... 10-30 Introduction ...... iii Exit ...... 6-8 Malfunction Indicator ...... 5-19 Illumination Control ...... 6-6 Messages ...... 5-40 LED ...... 10-30 J On Reminder ...... 5-28 Lights Jump Starting ...... 10-64 Reading ...... 6-7 Airbag Readiness ...... 5-17 Lane Change Alert ...... 9-56 Antilock Brake System Lane Departure (ABS) Warning ...... 5-23 Warning (LDW) ...... 9-58 Brake System Warning ...... 5-22 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) ...... 9-59 Charging System ...... 5-19 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
INDEX i-7
Lights (cont'd) Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Messages (cont'd) Cruise Control ...... 5-28 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-27 Compass ...... 5-37 Door Ajar ...... 5-29 Low-Profile Tires ...... 10-43 Door Ajar ...... 5-38 Engine Coolant Lower Anchors and Tethers Engine Cooling System ...... 5-38 Temperature Warning ...... 5-25 for Children (LATCH Engine Oil ...... 5-39 Engine Oil Pressure ...... 5-26 System) ...... 3-43 Engine Power ...... 5-39 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-3 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-4 Fuel System ...... 5-39 High-Beam On ...... 5-27 Front Seats ...... 3-4 Key and Lock ...... 5-39 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-3 Lamp ...... 5-40 Low Fuel Warning ...... 5-27 M Object Detection System . . . . .5-41 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-16 Maintenance Ride Control System ...... 5-43 Security ...... 5-27 Records ...... 11-16 Safety Belt ...... 5-44 Service Electric Parking Maintenance and Care Security ...... 5-45 Brake ...... 5-23 Service Vehicle ...... 5-45 ® Additional ...... 11-10 StabiliTrak OFF ...... 5-25 Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-3 Starting the Vehicle ...... 5-45 Tire Pressure ...... 5-26 Recommended Fluids Tire ...... 5-46 Traction Control System Transmission ...... 5-46 ® and Lubricants ...... 11-13 (TCS)/StabiliTrak ...... 5-25 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-19 Vehicle ...... 5-36 Traction Off ...... 5-24 Manual Mode ...... 9-25 Vehicle Reminder ...... 5-47 Limited-Slip Differential ...... 9-34 Memory Features ...... 1-8 Vehicle Speed ...... 5-47 Locks Memory Seats ...... 3-6 Washer Fluid ...... 5-47 Automatic Door ...... 2-13 Messages Mirrors Delayed Locking ...... 2-13 Airbag System ...... 5-44 Automatic Dimming Door ...... 2-11 Battery Voltage and Rearview ...... 2-21 Lockout Protection ...... 2-13 Charging ...... 5-36 Convex ...... 2-19 Power Door ...... 2-12 Brake System ...... 5-36 Folding ...... 2-20 Safety ...... 2-14 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
i-8 INDEX
Mirrors (cont'd) Oil P Heated ...... 2-20 Engine ...... 10-10 Park Power ...... 2-20 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-12 Shifting Into ...... 9-20 Tilt in Reverse ...... 2-20 Messages ...... 5-39 Shifting Out of ...... 9-21 Mirrors, Interior Rearview ...... 2-21 Pressure Light ...... 5-26 Parking Mode Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-35 Brake and P (Park) Driver Control ...... 9-31 Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 Mechanism Check ...... 10-28 Monitor System, Tire OnStar ...... 13-15 Over Things That Burn ...... 9-21 Pressure ...... 10-51 OnStar® Parking Brake System, In Brief ...... 1-22 Light ...... 5-22 OnStar® Additional N Parking or Backing Information ...... 14-6 Navigation ® Assistance Systems ...... 9-46 ® OnStar Connections ...... 14-4 OnStar ...... 14-3 Passenger Airbag Status OnStar® Emergency ...... 14-2 Net, Convenience ...... 4-4 Indicator ...... 5-18 OnStar® Navigation ...... 14-3 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-15 Passenger Compartment Air OnStar® Overview ...... 14-1 Filter ...... 8-9 OnStar® Security ...... 14-3 Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-28 O OnStar® Vehicle Perchlorate Materials Object Detection System Diagnostics ...... 14-6 Messages ...... 5-41 Requirements, California . . . . . 10-2 Ordering Personalization Odometer ...... 5-14 Service Publications ...... 13-11 Vehicle ...... 5-47 Trip ...... 5-14 Outlets Power Off-Road Power ...... 5-6 Door Locks ...... 2-12 Recovery ...... 9-5 Overheating, Engine ...... 10-21 Mirrors ...... 2-20 Outlets ...... 5-6 Protection, Battery ...... 6-9 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
INDEX i-9
Power (cont'd) Rear Window Sunshade ...... 2-24 Restraints Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-19 Rearview Mirrors Where to Put ...... 3-42 Seat Adjustment ...... 3-3 Automatic Dimming ...... 2-21 Retained Accessory Windows ...... 2-21 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-5 Power (RAP) ...... 9-19 Pregnancy, Using Safety Recommended Fluids and Reverse Tilt Mirrors ...... 2-20 Belts ...... 3-20 Lubricants ...... 11-13 Ride Control Systems Premium Care Maintenance Records Enhanced Traction Cadillac ...... 11-3 Maintenance ...... 11-16 System (ETS) ...... 9-34 Privacy Recreational Vehicle Messages ...... 5-43 Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . 13-14 Towing ...... 10-67 Roads Program Remote Keyless Entry Driving, Wet ...... 9-7 Courtesy Transportation ...... 13-7 (RKE) System ...... 2-2, 2-3 Roadside Service ...... 13-5 Proposition 65 Warning, Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-9 Roof California ...... 10-2 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-31 Sunroof ...... 2-25 Replacement Parts Rotation, Tires ...... 10-55 R Airbags ...... 3-35 Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-4 Radio Frequency Maintenance ...... 11-14 Run-Flat Tires ...... 10-42 Identification (RFID) ...... 13-12 Replacing Airbag System ...... 3-35 Running the Vehicle While Radio Frequency Replacing LATCH System Parked ...... 9-22 Statement ...... 13-12 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-49 Reading Lamps ...... 6-7 Replacing Safety Belt S Rear Climate Control System . . . 8-6 System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-21 Safety Belts ...... 3-13 Rear Seat Reporting Safety Defects Care ...... 3-21 Pass-Through Door ...... 3-12 Canadian Government ...... 13-13 Extender ...... 3-20 Rear Seats ...... 3-10 General Motors ...... 13-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Heated ...... 3-12 U.S. Government ...... 13-12 Properly ...... 3-14 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
i-10 INDEX
Safety Belts (cont'd) Security Shift Lock Control Function Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-15 Light ...... 5-27 Check, Automatic Messages ...... 5-44 Messages ...... 5-45 Transmission ...... 10-27 Reminders ...... 5-16 OnStar® ...... 14-3 Shifting Replacing after a Crash ...... 3-21 Vehicle ...... 2-16 Into Park ...... 9-20 Use During Pregnancy ...... 3-20 Vehicle Alarm ...... 2-16 Out of Park ...... 9-21 Safety Defects Reporting Service ...... 8-9 Side Blind Zone Canadian Government ...... 13-13 Accessories and Alert (SBZA) ...... 9-56 General Motors ...... 13-13 Modifications ...... 10-2 Signals, Turn and U.S. Government ...... 13-12 Doing Your Own Work ...... 10-3 Lane-Change ...... 6-5 Safety Locks ...... 2-14 Engine Soon Light ...... 5-19 Special Application Services . . . 11-9 Safety System Check ...... 3-20 Maintenance Records ...... 11-16 Specifications and Scheduling Appointments ...... 13-7 Maintenance, General Capacities ...... 12-2 Seats Information ...... 11-1 Speedometer ...... 5-14 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Parts Identification Label . . . . .12-1 StabiliTrak Heated and Ventilated Front . . . 3-8 Publications Ordering OFF Light ...... 5-25 Heated, Rear ...... 3-12 Information ...... 13-11 Start Vehicle, Remote ...... 2-9 Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-4 Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-7 Starter Switch Check ...... 10-27 Memory ...... 3-6 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-45 Starting the Engine ...... 9-18 Power Adjustment, Front ...... 3-3 Service Electric Parking Starting the Vehicle Rear ...... 3-10 Brake Light ...... 5-23 Messages ...... 5-45 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-5 Services Steering ...... 9-4 Securing Child Special Application ...... 11-9 Heated Wheel ...... 5-3 Restraints ...... 3-49, 3-51 Servicing the Airbag ...... 3-33 Wheel Adjustment ...... 5-2 Wheel Controls ...... 5-3 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
INDEX i-11
Storage Areas T Tires (cont'd) Armrest ...... 4-2 Uniform Tire Quality Tachometer ...... 5-14 Center Console ...... 4-3 Grading ...... 10-60 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4 Convenience Net ...... 4-4 Wheel Alignment and Tire Theft-Deterrent Systems ...... 2-18 Glove Box ...... 4-2 Balance ...... 10-61 Immobilizer ...... 2-18 Instrument Panel ...... 4-1 Wheel Replacement ...... 10-61 Thigh Support Adjustment ...... 3-5 Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 When It Is Time for New Time ...... 5-5 Stuck Vehicle ...... 9-10 Tires ...... 10-57 Tires ...... 10-40 Summer Tires ...... 10-43 Winter ...... 10-42 All-Season ...... 10-41 Sun Visors ...... 2-24 Towing Buying New Tires ...... 10-58 Sunroof ...... 2-25 Driving Characteristics ...... 9-65 Chains ...... 10-62 Sunshade Equipment ...... 9-69 Designations ...... 10-45 Rear Window ...... 2-24 General Information ...... 9-65 Different Size ...... 10-59 Symbols ...... iv Recreational Vehicle ...... 10-67 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-63 System Trailer ...... 9-68, 9-69 Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-52 Active Emergency Braking . . . .9-54 Vehicle ...... 10-67 Inspection ...... 10-55 Forward Collision Track Events and Low Profile ...... 10-43 Alert (FCA) ...... 9-52 Competitive Driving ...... 9-6 Messages ...... 5-46 Infotainment ...... 7-1, 13-15 Traction Pressure ...... 10-50 Control System (TCS)/ Systems Pressure Light ...... 5-26 Driver Assistance ...... 9-45 StabiliTrak® Light ...... 5-25 Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-51 Limited-Slip Differential ...... 9-34 Rotation ...... 10-55 Off Light ...... 5-24 Run-Flat ...... 10-42 Traction Control/Electronic Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-44 Stability Control ...... 9-30 Terminology and Trailer Definitions ...... 10-46 Towing ...... 9-68, 9-69 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7707478) - 2015 - crc - 5/6/14
i-12 INDEX
Transmission Vehicle (cont'd) Warning Lights, Gauges, and Automatic ...... 9-23 Load Limits ...... 9-11 Indicators ...... 5-9 Fluid, Automatic ...... 10-14 Messages ...... 5-36 Warnings ...... iv Messages ...... 5-46 Personalization ...... 5-47 Cautions and Danger ...... iv Transportation Program, Reminder Messages ...... 5-47 Hazard Flashers ...... 6-5 Courtesy ...... 13-7 Remote Start ...... 2-9 Washer Fluid ...... 10-22 Trip Odometer ...... 5-14 Security ...... 2-16 Messages ...... 5-47 Trunk ...... 2-14 Speed Messages ...... 5-47 Wheels Turn and Lane-Change Towing ...... 10-67 Alignment and Tire Signals ...... 6-5 Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 5-24 Balance ...... 10-61 Vehicle Care Different Size ...... 10-59 U Tire Pressure ...... 10-49 Replacement ...... 10-61 Uniform Tire Quality Vehicle Data Recording When It Is Time for New Grading ...... 10-60 and Privacy ...... 13-14 Tires ...... 10-57 Vehicle Diagnostics Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-42 Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-55 ® Operation ...... 5-58 OnStar ...... 14-6 Windows ...... 2-21 Programming ...... 5-55 Ventilation, Air ...... 8-8 Power ...... 2-21 Using This Manual ...... iii Visors ...... 2-24 Windshield Replacement ...... 10-29 V W Wiper/Washer ...... 5-3 Warning Winter Vehicle Driving ...... 9-8 Alarm System ...... 2-16 Brake System Light ...... 5-22 Lane Departure (LDW) ...... 9-58 Winter Tires ...... 10-42 Canadian Owners ...... iii Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-28 Control ...... 9-3 Identification Number (VIN) ...... 12-1