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Cadillac 2010 CTS, Owner'S Manual

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Driving and Operating

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Driving and
Operating

Driving Information

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 8-9
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . 8-12
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

Starting and Operating

New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 8-17
Ignition Positions

(Key Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18

Ignition Positions

(Keyless Access) . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19

Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19

Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
Engine Coolant Heater . . . . . . . 8-22
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Shifting Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Parking (Manual

Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24

Parking Over Things

That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24

Engine Exhaust

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25

Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission . . . . . 8-26
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28

Manual Transmission

Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . 8-30

Drive Systems

All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32

Brakes

Antilock Brake

System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33

Parking Brake (Manual) . . . . . . 8-34
Parking Brake (Electric) . . . . . . 8-35
Brake Assist

(Except CTS-V) . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37

Ride Control Systems

Traction Control

System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37

StabiliTrak System . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Competitive Driving Mode . . . 8-40
Magnetic Ride Control . . . . . . . 8-40
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . 8-41

Cruise Control

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41

Object Detection Systems

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 8-44
Rear Vision

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46

Summary of Contents for 2010 CTS

Page 1: ...Gages and Indicators 4 14 Information Displays 4 31 Vehicle Messages 4 36 Vehicle Personalization 4 51 OnStar System 4 59 Universal Remote System 4 61 Lighting 5 1 Exterior Lighting 5 1 Interior Light...

Page 2: ...ing 9 103 Towing 9 108 Appearance Care 9 110 Service and Maintenance 10 1 General Information 10 1 Scheduled Maintenance 10 3 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 10 7 Maintenance Records 10 11 Tec...

Page 3: ...e industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery For more information visit www gracenote com DTS and DTS Digital surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater...

Page 4: ...ger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death WARNING These mean there is som...

Page 5: ...ilock Brake System ABS g Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gage Fuses i H...

Page 6: ...vi Introduction 2 NOTES...

Page 7: ...5 Delayed Locking 1 15 Automatic Door Locks 1 15 Lockout Protection 1 16 Safety Locks 1 16 Doors Trunk Sedan 1 17 Liftgate Wagon 1 19 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security 1 23 Anti Theft Alarm System 1 2...

Page 8: ...illed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter is dangerous for many reasons...

Page 9: ...ss access transmitter is used for the driver door glove box and rear seat pass through door See Rear Seat Pass Through Door under Trunk Sedan on page 1 17 for more information This type of transmitter...

Page 10: ...t Roadside Service if you are locked out of the vehicle See Roadside Service on page 12 6 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 12 16 for information regarding Part 15...

Page 11: ...again within five seconds all remaining doors unlock The interior lamps come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on If enabled through the DIC the parking lamps flash twice...

Page 12: ...ransmitters must also be programmed Any lost or stolen transmitters no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it See Relearn Re...

Page 13: ...to open the door Entering any door other than the driver door will always cause all of the doors to unlock This is not customizable To customize which doors unlock when the driver s door is opened se...

Page 14: ...en the keyless access transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle see Remote Door Unlock Feedback under Vehicle Personalization on page 4 51 For vehicles with the memory feature press K on the keyless a...

Page 15: ...ched to it Programming with a Recognized Transmitter A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter For vehicles sold in Canada two recognized transmitters...

Page 16: ...ocess 1 The vehicle must be off 2 Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the front of the vehicle The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage are...

Page 17: ...Remote Key under Key and Lock Messages on page 4 42 for additional information If the transmitter battery is weak the DIC may display Electronic Key Not Detected when you try to start the vehicle To...

Page 18: ...ote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles If your vehicle is low on fuel do not use the remote start feature The v...

Page 19: ...er the vehicle s engine has been started two times using the remote start button the ignition must be turned on and then back off before the remote start procedure can be used again Shutting the Engin...

Page 20: ...prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle From the outside use the key or press the lock or unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter See Remot...

Page 21: ...ou can press the door lock switch again or the lock button on the RKE transmitter to override this feature and lock the doors immediately Automatic Door Locks If the vehicle has an automatic transmiss...

Page 22: ...mation Safety Locks The vehicle has rear door security locks These prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside Lock Label shown The rear door security locks are located on the insid...

Page 23: ...rument panel Continued WARNING Continued Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control System in the I...

Page 24: ...eat Pass Through following for more information 2 Reach upward through the opening to locate the emergency trunk release handle See Emergency Trunk Release Handle for more information 3 Pull forward o...

Page 25: ...Operation WARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate trunk hatch open or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk hatch or liftgat...

Page 26: ...h until the indicator lines up with the desired position The three modes are MAX The liftgate power opens to the full open height 3 4 The liftgate power opens to a reduced open height that can be set...

Page 27: ...k while the power function is in progress the liftgate power function will continue to completion If you shift the transmission out of P Park and accelerate before the power liftgate latch is closed t...

Page 28: ...e is not received when setting the intermediate stop position the liftgate height is below the open height minimum approximately 5 feet at the edge of the liftgate Manual Operation of Power Liftgate T...

Page 29: ...ey is not placed in the ignition and turned to START or the door is not unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter during the ten second pre alarm the alarm will go off Your vehicle s h...

Page 30: ...e key is removed from the ignition The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is started with the correct key The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehi...

Page 31: ...4 Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to ON RUN within five seconds of the ignition being turned to LOCK OFF in Step 3 5 The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed It m...

Page 32: ...r vehicle needs service If the ignition control knob does rotate the first transmitter may be faulty See your dealer retailer who can service the theft deterrent system and have a new keyless access t...

Page 33: ...event damage when going through an automatic car wash Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position Heated Mirrors Rear Window Defogger Press to heat the mirrors See Rear Window Defogg...

Page 34: ...in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet a...

Page 35: ...to raise the window The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power RAP that allows you to use the power windows once the ignition has been turned off For more information see Retained Accessory Power RAP o...

Page 36: ...the express up feature to work Before reprogramming replace or recharge the vehicle s battery To program each front window follow these steps 1 With the ignition in ACC ACCESSORY ON RUN or when Retai...

Page 37: ...ESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 8 19 The sunroof switches are located on the overhead console The driver side switch operates the sunshad...

Page 38: ...opening to the full open position From the comfort stop position press the rear of the passenger side switch a second time to open the sunroof to the full open position Vent Feature Press and hold the...

Page 39: ...a Crash 2 26 Airbag System Airbag System 2 27 Where Are the Airbags 2 29 When Should an Airbag Inflate 2 31 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 2 32 How Does an Airbag Restrain 2 33 What Will You See After...

Page 40: ...in a crash Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of t...

Page 41: ...ARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you d...

Page 42: ...s with the memory package the controls are located on the driver door This feature is used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat outside mirror and the steering wheel position if t...

Page 43: ...s not recalling for two seconds Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button If the memory position is still not recalling see your dealer retailer for service Eas...

Page 44: ...hicles with this feature Press and hold the top of the control B to increase support to the top of the seatback and decrease support to the bottom of the lumbar Press and hold the bottom of the contro...

Page 45: ...onfuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving WARNING If either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop...

Page 46: ...e the seatback press the control toward the front of the vehicle WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts cannot d...

Page 47: ...shion cover or similar item This may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may damage the seat On vehicles with this feature the buttons are located on the cl...

Page 48: ...e vehicle may have a split folding rear seat Sedan To lower one or both of the rear seatbacks 1 Pull forward on the tab located on the outboard side of the seatback to unlock the seatback 2 Fold the s...

Page 49: ...y belt cannot be worn properly In a crash if you or your passenger s are not wearing safety belts the injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the veh...

Page 50: ...even buckled up a person would not survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without safety belts they could have been badly hur...

Page 51: ...and Restraints 2 13 Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument p...

Page 52: ...cle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants sti...

Page 53: ...can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts First before you or your passenger s wear a safety belt there is important informati...

Page 54: ...ction this way WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit snugly against y...

Page 55: ...lt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs Q What is wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle WARNING You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in...

Page 56: ...this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries...

Page 57: ...r or spleen The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest Q What is wrong with this A The belt is behind the body WARNING You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap shoul...

Page 58: ...wing instructions explain how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Adjust the seat if the seat is adjustable so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 2 Pick up the latch plate an...

Page 59: ...ight that is right for you See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment later in this section for use and important safety information 5 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt It may be necess...

Page 60: ...osition try to move it down without pressing the release button to make sure it has locked into position Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupan...

Page 61: ...ave outgrown booster seats and for some adults When installed and properly adjusted the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head Here is how to install a comfort guide to...

Page 62: ...hese parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the...

Page 63: ...eaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit The extender has been...

Page 64: ...sure the safety belt systems are working properly after a crash have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible After a minor crash replacement of safety belts may not be n...

Page 65: ...back closest to the door With roof rail airbags the word AIRBAG will appear along the headliner or trim Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts Even though today s a...

Page 66: ...ct airbags and or roof rail airbags WARNING Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection...

Page 67: ...ddle of the steering wheel The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side Driver Side shown Passenger Side similar The seat mounted side impact airbags for t...

Page 68: ...ere injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or n...

Page 69: ...hicle hits an object that deforms the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform If the vehicle hits a narrow object like a pole the airba...

Page 70: ...a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were For frontal airbags inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down For seat mounted...

Page 71: ...tions in the first and second rows The rollover capable roof rail airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in rollover events although no system can prevent all such ej...

Page 72: ...ening a window or a door If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment you should seek medical attention The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors turn th...

Page 73: ...status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started United States Canada The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off will be visible during the system check If...

Page 74: ...risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys WARNING A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates This is...

Page 75: ...system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled the on indicator will light and s...

Page 76: ...ator is still lit turn the vehicle off Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion if adjustable to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint in...

Page 77: ...t equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment excep...

Page 78: ...on is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are...

Page 79: ...senger airbag s See Passenger Sensing System on page 2 35 If you have questions call Customer Assistance The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfa...

Page 80: ...ler retailer for service Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash WARNING A crash can damage the airbag systems in your vehicle A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you...

Page 81: ...or more information If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips touching the thighs If yes continue If no re...

Page 82: ...s In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time WARNING Never do this Never allow a child to wear the safety belt wi...

Page 83: ...fety belts Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is desig...

Page 84: ...rchased by the vehicle s owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not t...

Page 85: ...s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would ap...

Page 86: ...nt in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using t...

Page 87: ...he vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle even when no child is in it Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in...

Page 88: ...s fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is of...

Page 89: ...a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor In or...

Page 90: ...e anchor Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached In Canada the law requires that f...

Page 91: ...top tether anchors are located under the tether covers behind the rear seatback The wagon s center top tether anchor is under the tether cover located on the vehicle floor behind the rear seatback Be...

Page 92: ...ild or others could be injured To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash attach only one child restraint per anchor WARNING Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a sho...

Page 93: ...s on the child restraint to the lower anchors 2 If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor if equipped Re...

Page 94: ...you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether around the headrest or head restraint If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head...

Page 95: ...time of the crash Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible...

Page 96: ...be installed in the rear seat be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 49 1 Put the child restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehic...

Page 97: ...more information 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed pos...

Page 98: ...Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it wil...

Page 99: ...bag status indicator should light and stay lit when the vehicle is started See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4 22 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run th...

Page 100: ...s you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If the airbag is off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on...

Page 101: ...the button Use the key to lock and unlock The glove box has a shelf that can be removed by pulling it out Cupholders The vehicle has cupholders located in front of the center console Push down on the...

Page 102: ...dge down and turn it slightly forward until it clicks 3 Make sure the cartridge is properly installed by pulling it slightly up it should be firmly fitted 4 Grasp the handle and unroll the cover Latch...

Page 103: ...r storage location When it is replaced always be sure that it is securely reattached Cargo Management System Wagon Only Press on the bottom of load floor handle assembly to lift the top on the handle...

Page 104: ...ds the front or the rear of the vehicle The rings can be locked into various positions along the rail Cargo Net Wagon WARNING Do not stack items higher than the upper end of the cargo net or hang anyt...

Page 105: ...and secure by sliding them into the small opening 2 There are four tether positions for the lower hook straps In the front position the seat backs should be down for the net to properly hold items 3...

Page 106: ...nto an envelope style to hold smaller items The net is not for heavier loads Store items as far forward as you can Roof Rack System Roof Rack System Wagon WARNING If something is carried on top of the...

Page 107: ...and cargo are securely fastened Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle s center of gravity higher Avoid high speeds sudden starts sharp turns sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers otherwis...

Page 108: ...th an arrow that needs to point toward the front of the vehicle When the lever on the crossrail support is in the down position a pin A will be visible on the bottom of the assembly To install the cro...

Page 109: ...h until the crossrail pin engages 11 Push back and forth again to make sure the pins have engaged into the slots Make sure both crossrails are locked into the same hole position on each side of the ve...

Page 110: ...3 10 Storage 2 NOTES...

Page 111: ...er 4 17 Fuel Gage 4 17 Boost Gage 4 18 Engine Speed Limiter 4 19 Engine Oil Pressure Gage 4 19 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 4 20 Safety Belt Reminders 4 21 Airbag Readiness Light 4 21 Passenger Air...

Page 112: ...and Lock Messages 4 42 Lamp Messages 4 44 Object Detection System Messages 4 45 Ride Control System Messages 4 45 Airbag System Messages 4 48 Anti Theft Alarm System Messages 4 48 Service Vehicle Mes...

Page 113: ...Instruments and Controls 4 3 2 NOTES...

Page 114: ...4 4 Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Overview CTS Shown CTS V Similar...

Page 115: ...dio on page 6 9 Base Audio System or Navigation Radio System If Equipped See Navigation System Manual N Parking Brake Manual on page 8 34 or Parking Brake Electric on page 8 35 O Hood on page 9 5 P Cr...

Page 116: ...ull the lever down Then move the steering wheel up or down or backward or forward into a comfortable position Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place Power Tilt Wheel For vehicles with t...

Page 117: ...vehicle speakers only The audio of the wireless and wired headphones if the vehicle has these features does not mute Press and release b g again to turn the sound on For vehicles with a navigation sys...

Page 118: ...rs are in use for about six seconds while you are driving the exterior lamps come on automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO See Wiper Activated Headlamps for more information Clear snow...

Page 119: ...formation Center DIC on page 4 31 See Washer Fluid on page 9 25 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir If the headlamps are on while the windshield is being washed the headla...

Page 120: ...e windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Headlamp Washer For vehicles with headlamp washers they clear debris from the headlamp lenses The...

Page 121: ...and select the appropriate variance zone 4 Press the trip fuel button until the vehicle heading for example N for North is displayed in the DIC 5 Calibrate the compass See Compass Calibration Procedur...

Page 122: ...nalog clock is located on the instrument panel above the radio The clock is not connected with any other vehicle system and runs by itself To adjust the clock 1 Locate the adjustment buttons directly...

Page 123: ...vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as they should The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 ampere...

Page 124: ...y damage the vehicle Never put flammable items in the ashtray Warning Lights Gages and Indicators Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Some warning lights come...

Page 125: ...Instruments and Controls 4 15 Instrument Cluster United States Automatic Transmission Cluster Shown Canada and Manual Similar...

Page 126: ...4 16 Instruments and Controls United States V Series Automatic Transmission Cluster Shown Canada and Manual Similar...

Page 127: ...Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Notice If the engine is operated with the tachometer in the shaded warning area the vehicle could be damaged and the d...

Page 128: ...alf full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up The gage takes a few seconds to stabili...

Page 129: ...engine speed limit The tracer lights also flash on automatic transmission vehicles while in the DSC or Tap Shift modes Engine Oil Pressure Gage United States Canada For vehicles with an engine oil pre...

Page 130: ...t catches fire Someone could be burned Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine The repairs would not be cover...

Page 131: ...seconds to remind the passenger to fasten their safety belt The light also begins to flash This cycle repeats if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is moving If the passenger safety belt...

Page 132: ...airbag status indicator United States Canada When the vehicle is started the passenger airbag status indicator will light the words ON and OFF or the symbols for on and off for several seconds as a s...

Page 133: ...is started If the light stays on or comes on while driving there may be a problem with the electrical charging system Have it checked by your dealer retailer Driving while this light is on could drai...

Page 134: ...cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection M...

Page 135: ...misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up If one or more of these conditions occurs change the fuel brand used It wi...

Page 136: ...e part is not working the other part can still work and stop the vehicle For good braking both parts need to be working well If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have the brake syste...

Page 137: ...to warn if there is a problem If this park brake light comes on there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causing the park brake system to work at a reduced level The vehicle can still b...

Page 138: ...higher gear for best fuel economy See Manual Transmission on page 8 30 for more information For the CTS V the tracer lights function as a performance up shift light These tracers flash to indicate whe...

Page 139: ...essure monitoring system this light comes on briefly when the engine is started It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System When the Light is On Steady This in...

Page 140: ...ng engine oil The oil pressure light should come on briefly as the engine is started If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer If the light comes on and stays on it mean...

Page 141: ...nformation Center DIC The Driver Information Center DIC gives you the status of many of your vehicle s systems The DIC is also used to display warning status messages All messages appear in the DIC di...

Page 142: ...se displays U Customization Press this button to scroll through each of the customization features See Vehicle Personalization on page 4 51 for more information on the customization features V Set Res...

Page 143: ...ased on the number of mpg L 100 km recorded since the last time this display was reset To reset this display to zero press the set reset button Timer This display can be used like a stopwatch You can...

Page 144: ...t reset itself Avoid accidental resetting of the Oil Life system It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change To reset the engine oil life system See Engine Oil Life System on page 9 12 The...

Page 145: ...later in this section Change Compass Zone The vehicle may have this feature To change the compass zone through the DIC see DIC Compass later in this section Relearn Remote Key If the vehicle has the...

Page 146: ...age will display from 0 0 g to 2 0 g Blank Display This display shows no information DIC Compass The vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center DIC See Compass on page 4 11 for inform...

Page 147: ...still recharge the battery The battery should recharge while driving but may take a few hours to do so Consider using an auxiliary charger to boost the battery after returning home or to a final desti...

Page 148: ...19 for more information Release Park Brake Switch For vehicles with the Electric Parking Brake this message displays if the Park Brake switch is pulled while the vehicle is moving See the Electric Par...

Page 149: ...pass Drive the vehicle in circles at less than 5 mph 8 km h to complete the calibration See DIC Compass under Driver Information Center DIC on page 4 31 for more information Calibration Complete This...

Page 150: ...system repaired by your dealer retailer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine Engine Overheated Idle Engine Notice If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating severe engine...

Page 151: ...ow oil pressure is corrected See Engine Oil on page 9 10 for more information This message displays when the vehicle s engine oil pressure is low The oil pressure light may also appear on the instrume...

Page 152: ...ry RKE System Operation Keyless Access on page 1 7 for more information Electronic Key Not Detected If the vehicle has the keyless access system this message displays if the vehicle does not detect th...

Page 153: ...f the vehicle and lock the doors If you do not have the keyless access transmitter with you you will be able to start the vehicle again within five minutes or until the vehicle s content theft deterre...

Page 154: ...y Access on page 1 5 or Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Keyless Access on page 1 7 and Driver Information Center DIC on page 4 31 for more information Replace Battery In Remote Key This mess...

Page 155: ...m back on see Parking Assist under Driver Information Center DIC on page 4 31 See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 8 44 for more information Service Parking Assist If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic R...

Page 156: ...cluster also comes on If this message comes on while you are driving pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off then back on If this...

Page 157: ...itions that can cause this message to appear One condition is overheating which could occur if StabiliTrak activates continuously for an extended period of time The message also displays if the brake...

Page 158: ...cannot be started when this message displays See your dealer retailer for service Theft Attempted This message displays if the theft deterrent system has detected a break in attempt while you were aw...

Page 159: ...ation label See Tires on page 9 58 Vehicle Load Limits on page 8 12 and Tire Pressure on page 9 66 If the vehicle does not have a spare tire the message will display Use Inflator Kit in Trunk Use the...

Page 160: ...ol DSC under Automatic Transmission on page 8 26 for more information Transmission Hot Idle Engine This message displays when the transmission fluid in the vehicle is too hot Stop the vehicle and allo...

Page 161: ...been set This feature allows for changing the language of the DIC messages back to English Press the customization button until the Press V To Display In English screen appears on the DIC display Pre...

Page 162: ...seconds No Change No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC Auto Door Unl...

Page 163: ...e lock button on the transmitter Lights Only The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the transmitter Horn Only The horn will sound on the second press of the lock button on the...

Page 164: ...fault The exterior lamps will stay on for 10 seconds 30 Seconds The exterior lamps will stay on for 30 seconds 2 Minutes The exterior lamps will stay on for two minutes No Change No change will be mad...

Page 165: ...losed the vehicle will determine how many keyless access transmitters remain in the vehicle interior If at least one keyless access transmitter has been removed from the interior of the vehicle the do...

Page 166: ...open the driver s door See the Keyless Access information for Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Key Access on page 1 5 or Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Keyless Access on page 1 7...

Page 167: ...fault No automatic seat exit recall or remote memory recall will occur The easy exit seat recall will only occur after pressing the easy exit seat button The automatic memory recall will only occur af...

Page 168: ...e is unaffected by this selection It also allows you to turn off the automatic easy exit feature See the Memory Seat information under Power Seat Adjustment on page 2 4 and Easy Exit Recall earlier fo...

Page 169: ...Calling are available on most vehicles Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles For more information see the OnStar Owner s Guide or visit www onstar com U S or www onstar ca Canada conta...

Page 170: ...operate There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle...

Page 171: ...am the Universal Home Remote Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you with programming the Universal Home Remote Keep the original hand held trans...

Page 172: ...d hold down the two outside buttons at the same time releasing only when the Universal Home Remote indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds This step will erase the factory settings or all pre...

Page 173: ...lash slowly at first and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand held transmitter Release both buttons 5 Press and hold the newly trained Univ...

Page 174: ...Universal Home Remote button selected in Step 3 to control the garage door for two seconds and then release it If the garage door does not move press and hold the same button a second time for two se...

Page 175: ...by using the Programming Universal Home Remote procedures regardless of where you live replace Step 3 under Programming Universal Home Remote with the following Continue to press and hold the Univers...

Page 176: ...two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds 2 Release both buttons Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote Button To reprogram any of the three Universal Remote butt...

Page 177: ...Entry Lighting 5 6 Parade Dimming 5 6 Battery Load Management 5 6 Battery Power Protection 5 7 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 5 7 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls The exterior lamp control is...

Page 178: ...d then release it to return to low beams If the vehicle is turned off while the high beams are on they will come on the next time the vehicle is started This indicator light turns on in the instrument...

Page 179: ...r lamp control is in AUTO and it is dark enough outside the DRL turns off and the low beam headlamps will turn on When it is bright enough outside the low beam headlamps will go off and the DRL will t...

Page 180: ...ns others that you are having trouble Press again to turn the flashers off Turn and Lane Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change Mov...

Page 181: ...s have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control The instrument panel brightness knob is located on the instrument panel...

Page 182: ...sor located on top of the dashboard If it is dark enough outside and the parking lamps are on the backlight on the instrument panel can be adjusted by turning the instrument panel brightness knob cloc...

Page 183: ...o a Driver Information Center DIC message might be displayed such as BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW or LOW BATTERY If one of these messages displays it is recommended that the driver reduce...

Page 184: ...5 8 Lighting 2 NOTES...

Page 185: ...ng This system provides access to many audio and non audio listings To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving do the following while the vehicle is parked Become familiar with the operat...

Page 186: ...on System manual Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle s radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN The radio does not operate if i...

Page 187: ...wer Press to turn the system on and off Volume Control VOL P Volume Power Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume Setting the Tone Bass Midrange Treble BASS MID TREB Bass...

Page 188: ...TUNE TONE knob clockwise Press the FWD button Press the SEEK button 4 To decrease the highlighted setting do one of the following Turn the TUNE TONE knob counterclockwise Press the s REV button Press...

Page 189: ...round Sound CD discs When a 5 1 Surround Sound formatted disc is playing DSP options available are 5 1 Surround Normal Best for all seating positions 5 1 Surround Rear Best for the rear seating positi...

Page 190: ...G button to display the radio setup menu 2 Press the pushbutton under the AUTO VOL label on the radio display 3 Press either the On or Off label located under the AUTO VOL display to turn this feature...

Page 191: ...use of the Gracenote Service visit www gracenote com corporate For the data provided by Gracenote Music Recognition Service the content is not necessarily guaranteed 100 Regarding the use of Gracenote...

Page 192: ...the Gracenote service The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you AS IS Gracenote makes no representations or warranties express or implied regarding the accuracy of any...

Page 193: ...RDS is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available...

Page 194: ...leased the radio recalls the station that was set 4 Repeat the steps for each radio station to be stored as a favorite The number of favorites pages can be setup using the CONFIG button To setup the n...

Page 195: ...ed and automatically restarted for the current station You cannot rewind to content from a previously tuned station Time shifting of AM FM or XM is not available while recording or while other sources...

Page 196: ...n the TUNE TONE knob or the MENU SELECT knob to scroll through the available categories 4 Press any softkey below the Remove or Add tab to add or remove the displayed category 5 Press any softkey belo...

Page 197: ...having six favorite stations available per page Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM FM or XM stations To store a station as a favorite perform the following steps 1 Tune to the de...

Page 198: ...st information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly No Title Info No song title information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly...

Page 199: ...ines interfere with radio reception When this happens try reducing the treble on the radio XM Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast in th...

Page 200: ...on mixed with water and clean it Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge Care of the CD Player Do not add labels to a disc it could get caught in the CD player If a label is ne...

Page 201: ...CD Insert the CD partway into the slot label side up The player pulls the CD in A Shuffle label and the DISC icon displays 4 Press the pushbutton located below the Shuffle label to play the tracks of...

Page 202: ...layback quickly within a track Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the track displays Release to resume playing the track FWD Fast Forward Press and hold to advance playback qui...

Page 203: ...Please Check Disc and ejects the disc Care of CDs and DVDs If playing a CD DVD the sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recor...

Page 204: ...es playback to a speed of 4X 10X or 21X Press r j to resume normal playback The elapsed time of the track displays While recording a disc to HDD the fast reverse does not function FWD Fast Forward Pre...

Page 205: ...er Press the softkey under the Shuffle tab to play the tracks of a CD in random order Press again to turn Shuffle off Shuffle Off displays Playing a DVD A Audio Disc The radio with DVD Audio HDD and U...

Page 206: ...s While recording a disc to HDD the fast forward does not function Playing Tracks in Random Order Press the softkey under the Shuffle tab to begin random playback of all songs in the current Group Pre...

Page 207: ...sc is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again There could have been a problem while burning the disc The label could be caught in the CD DVD pla...

Page 208: ...the maximum number of files folders playlists or sessions Finalize the audio disc before burning it Adding music to an existing disc can cause the disc not to function Playlists can be selected by usi...

Page 209: ...last folder has played play continues from the first track of the first playlist Playlists can be changed by pressing the next and previous folder button Play begins from the first track in the first...

Page 210: ...ress the SEEK button to go to the next track If SEEK or SEEK is held or pressed multiple times the player continues moving backward or forward through the tracks on the disc To use the TUNE TONE knob...

Page 211: ...under the display to go to the beginning section of the list Press the second softkey located under the display to go to the middle section of the list Press the third softkey located under the displa...

Page 212: ...discarded Re recording Audio CDs If a CD has already been recorded the radio system will not record the contents again If a partially recorded CD is selected for recording only those songs which are n...

Page 213: ...name information for more recently released audio CDs See your dealer retailer for more information on Gracenote Database updates for the HDD radio Recording From MP3 WMA Discs or USB REC Record Press...

Page 214: ...mode The table below shows the display mode options and what happens as the mode is displayed Mode When Displayed Shuffle System is randomly playing back all HDD content Artist System is playing back...

Page 215: ...the first softkey located under the display to go to the beginning section of the list Press the second softkey located under the display to go to the middle section of the list Press the third softke...

Page 216: ...g to begin playback of that song and to put the HDD in the playback mode Recently Saved Select this option from the HDD Menu to display the last 50 songs added since the vehicle was last turned on The...

Page 217: ...ves the album associated with the currently playing track in the indicated favorites position Genre Saves the genre associated with the currently playing track in the indicated favorites position Conf...

Page 218: ...live radio playing the radio display will no longer show the buffer bar below the station number On AM FM press the REV or FWD button multiple times to rewind or fast forward Each press will rewind or...

Page 219: ...s on the device VOL O Volume Power Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume of the portable player Use the portable device to make additional volume adjustments CD or CD A...

Page 220: ...ame equipped with the vehicle or that was made available from your dealer retailer must be used to command and control an iPod Use a standard 3 5 mm 1 8 in stereo cable to connect an older iPod model...

Page 221: ...voice Audio System When using the in vehicle Bluetooth system sound comes through the vehicle s front audio system speakers and over rides the audio system Use the audio system volume knob during a ca...

Page 222: ...ystem responds with a tone After the tone say Hands Free The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Bluetooth The system responds with Bluetooth ready followed by a tone 3 Say Pair The sy...

Page 223: ...navigation system the system responds with a tone After the tone say Hands Free The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Bluetooth The system responds with Bluetooth ready followed by a...

Page 224: ...econds For vehicles without a navigation system the system responds with Ready followed by a tone For vehicles with a navigation system the system responds with a tone After the tone say Hands Free Th...

Page 225: ...ollowed by a tone 2 Say Digit Store The system responds with Please say the first digit to store followed by a tone 3 Say the first digit to be stored The system will repeat back the digit it heard fo...

Page 226: ...e tags Delete Delete all name tags Using the Delete Command The delete command allows specific name tags to be deleted To use the delete command 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds For vehicles witho...

Page 227: ...nds with You are about to delete all name tags stored in your phone directory and your route destination directory Are you sure you want to do this Please say yes or no Say Yes to delete all name tags...

Page 228: ...ng phone name please say the first digit to dial followed by a tone 3 Say the digit to be dialed one at a time Following each digit the system will repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone 4...

Page 229: ...he system responds with a tone After the tone say Hands Free The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 After the tone say Re dial The system responds with Re dial using phone name and dials...

Page 230: ...rom inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them To Mute a call 1 Press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Mute Call The sy...

Page 231: ...to verbally access contacts stored in the cell phone 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds For vehicles without a navigation system the system responds with Ready followed by a tone For vehicles with a...

Page 232: ...name tag and the dial tones are sent and the call continues If the system is not sure it recognized the name tag properly it responds Dial name tag Please say yes or no followed by a tone If the name...

Page 233: ...7 6 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating cooling and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system A Display B Fan Control C Power D AUTO E PASS P...

Page 234: ...vehicle was last driven 3 Wait for the system to regulate This may take from 10 to 30 minutes Then adjust the temperature if necessary English can be changed to metric units through the Driver Inform...

Page 235: ...ndow outlets When this mode is selected the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing If recirculation is selected...

Page 236: ...utes The defogger can also be turned off by turning off the engine The heated outside rearview mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger button is on and helps to clear fog or frost from the surfa...

Page 237: ...oler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun The recirculation mode will also be activated as necessary Do not cover the sensors or the automatic climate control system will not work properly Ai...

Page 238: ...windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively Use of non GM approv...

Page 239: ...dshield This allows access to the leaf screen The passenger compartment air filter is located under the screen 3 Open the hood to access the engine compartment See Hood on page 9 5 for more informatio...

Page 240: ...7 8 Climate Controls 2 NOTES...

Page 241: ...gine 8 20 Engine Coolant Heater 8 22 Shifting Into Park 8 22 Shifting Out of Park 8 23 Parking Manual Transmission 8 24 Parking Over Things That Burn 8 24 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 8 25 Running th...

Page 242: ...ving Information Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly Brake...

Page 243: ...not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are with a group designate a driver who will not drink Death and injury associated with drinking and drivin...

Page 244: ...But that is only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do a...

Page 245: ...e vehicle The amount of steering effort required is less at slower speeds to make the vehicle more maneuverable and easier to park At faster speeds the steering effort increases to provide a sport lik...

Page 246: ...n the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions it can be turned a full 180 degree...

Page 247: ...ng force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin If the vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the...

Page 248: ...brake fluid follow the brake fluid service recommendations outlined by the fluid manufacturer Do not use silicone or DOT 5 brake fluids Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle trac...

Page 249: ...Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving If you become tired or sleepy find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest Other driving tips include Keep the vehicle well vent...

Page 250: ...Wet ice can occur at about 0 C 32 F when freezing rain begins to fall resulting in even less traction Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt or sand Drive wi...

Page 251: ...about 5 cm two inches on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the Climate Control system to a set...

Page 252: ...mph as shown on the speedometer For information about using tire chains on the vehicle see Tire Chains on page 9 81 Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear th...

Page 253: ...nformation label is attached to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar With the driver s door open you will find the label attached near the door lock post The Tire and Loading Information label shows t...

Page 254: ...uggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and lugg...

Page 255: ...ht 0 kg 0 lbs Refer to the vehicle s Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers...

Page 256: ...and it can change the way the vehicle handles Continued WARNING Continued These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of the vehicle WARNING Things you put in...

Page 257: ...e engine in high gear at low speeds With a manual transmission shift to the next lower gear This rule applies at all times not just during the break in period Do not participate in track events sport...

Page 258: ...icles and the ignition and steering wheel on manual transmission vehicles B ACC ACCESSORY This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off This positio...

Page 259: ...ACCESSORY This position allows you to use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off This position will allow you to turn off the engine C ON RUN This position is for driv...

Page 260: ...to the START position If the ignition control knob does not turn try pushing the knob in and turning again When the engine begins cranking let go of the ignition control knob it will return to the ON...

Page 261: ...OCK OFF Notice Cranking the engine for long periods of time by returning the key to the START position immediately after cranking has ended can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the bat...

Page 262: ...Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be...

Page 263: ...leave the vehicle with the engine running the vehicle must be in P Park and the parking brake set After shifting into P Park try to move the shift lever out without first pushing the button on the sh...

Page 264: ...utton again 3 Move the shift lever to the desired position If you still cannot move the shift lever from P Park consult your dealer retailer or a professional towing service Parking Manual Transmissio...

Page 265: ...s that are not completely sealed If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle Drive it only with the windows completely down Have the vehicle repaired im...

Page 266: ...e front seats There are several different positions for the shift lever P Park This position locks the rear wheels It is the best position to use when you start the engine because the vehicle cannot m...

Page 267: ...rive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do n...

Page 268: ...Shift controls located on the back of the steering wheel if equipped To use the DSC feature using the shift lever 1 Move the shift lever to the right from D Drive to M Manual Mode Once in M Manual Mo...

Page 269: ...on page 4 17 for more information on the odometer CTS V vehicles use tracer lights around the outside of the tachometer as a performance up shift light These tracers flash to indicate when to shift to...

Page 270: ...o second gear A higher gear allows the vehicle to gain more traction on slippery surfaces Manual Transmission If the vehicle has a manual transmission the shift lever is located on the center console...

Page 271: ...R Reverse Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal The CTS V transmission prevents you from easily shifting into R Reverse using normal shifting force while the vehicle i...

Page 272: ...when to shift to the next higher gear to avoid the engine speed limit See Tachometer on page 4 17 for more information Skip Shift CTS V Under light acceleration the transmission will only allow you t...

Page 273: ...tely work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel as required faster than any driver could This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard As the...

Page 274: ...rmation To release the parking brake pull the release lever located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and...

Page 275: ...ignition is OFF To avoid draining the battery do not operate the EPB too often without the engine running The system has two warning lights and five Driver Information Center DIC messages See Brake S...

Page 276: ...system may take a longer period of time than normal when this light is on Continue to hold the switch until the BRAKE light remains on If the yellow light is on see your dealer retailer If the EPB fa...

Page 277: ...ty system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow...

Page 278: ...or icy conditions The TCS StabiliTrak button is located on the instrument panel CTS or the steering wheel CTS V Press and release the TCS StabiliTrak button and the traction control system will turn...

Page 279: ...ter DIC on page 4 31 and Messages and Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light on page 4 28 for more information The TCS StabiliTrak button is located on the instrument panel CTS or the steering...

Page 280: ...ion it is possible to cause damage to the transmission Do not attempt to shift when the drive wheels do not have traction Damage caused by misuse of the vehicle is not covered See the warranty book fo...

Page 281: ...not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you co...

Page 282: ...control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed WARNING If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise you might hi...

Page 283: ...wer Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle s speed When you take your foot off the pedal the vehicle slows down to the previously set crui...

Page 284: ...ng Assist URPA system does not replace driver vision It cannot detect Objects that are below the bumper underneath the vehicle or if they are too close or far from the vehicle Children pedestrians bic...

Page 285: ...ather A single beep sounds the first time an object is detected between 1 0 m 40 in and 2 4m 8 ft away Beeping occurs continuously when the vehicle is 0 6 m 23 in or closer to an object The following...

Page 286: ...n A tow bar is attached to the vehicle The vehicle s bumper is damaged Take the vehicle to your dealer retailer to repair the system Other conditions may affect system performance such as vibrations f...

Page 287: ...he inside rear view mirror Vehicles With a Navigation System When the driver shifts the vehicle into R Reverse the video image automatically appears on the navigation screen Once the driver shifts out...

Page 288: ...Corner of the rear bumper When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if It is dark The sun or the beam of headlights...

Page 289: ...he vehicle s engine The VIN is at the top left of the instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number VIN on page 11 1 Recommended Fuel If the vehicle has a V6 engine use regular unleaded gasoline...

Page 290: ...opting California emissions standards the vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance might be affected The malfunction indicato...

Page 291: ...retailer Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area We recommend that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specif...

Page 292: ...e and it will open To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly counterclockwise While refueling hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door When reinstalling the cap turn it clockwise until it...

Page 293: ...nd could damage the fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4 23 Filling a Portable Fuel Container WARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle...

Page 294: ...e if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all The driver and passengers could be seriously injured The vehicle may also be damaged the resulting repairs would not be covere...

Page 295: ...n towing Obey speed limit restrictions Do not drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 90 km h 55 mph to reduce wear on the vehicle Driving with a Trailer Towing a trail...

Page 296: ...n t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer The arrows on the instrument panel flash whe...

Page 297: ...f something goes wrong the rig could start to move People can be injured and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged When possible always park the rig on a flat surface If parking the rig on a...

Page 298: ...It should never weigh more than 450 kg 1 000 lbs But even that can be too heavy Speed altitude road grades outside temperature special equipment and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry m...

Page 299: ...te the vehicle s tires to the upper limit for cold tires These numbers can be found on the Certification label or see Vehicle Load Limits on page 8 12 Do not go over the GVW limit for the vehicle or t...

Page 300: ...t tap into the vehicle s brake system If this is done both brake systems will not work well or at all Conversions and Add Ons Add On Electrical Equipment Notice Do not add anything electrical to the v...

Page 301: ...26 Brake Fluid 9 27 Battery 9 29 All Wheel Drive 9 30 Rear Axle 9 30 Starter Switch Check 9 31 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check 9 32 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 9 32 Park B...

Page 302: ...ity Grading 9 78 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 9 79 Wheel Replacement 9 80 Tire Chains 9 81 If a Tire Goes Flat 9 81 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 9 84 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit...

Page 303: ...rformance and safety including such things as airbags braking stability ride and handling emissions systems aerodynamics durability and electronic systems like antilock brakes traction control and sta...

Page 304: ...nd metric fasteners can be easily confused If the wrong fasteners are used parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If doing some of your own service work use the proper service manual It t...

Page 305: ...ft side of the instrument panel 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever The lever is located under the front edge of the grille near the center Push the release...

Page 306: ...9 6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview CTS 3 6 L V6 Engine shown 3 0 L V6 Engine similar...

Page 307: ...Filter See Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 7 6 F Engine Cooling Fan See Cooling System on page 9 18 G Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Under Engine Cover See Power Steering Fluid on page 9 25...

Page 308: ...9 8 Vehicle Care CTS V 6 2 L V8 Engine...

Page 309: ...Air Filter on page 7 6 H Intercooler System Pressure Cap See Cooling System on page 9 18 I Engine Cooling Fans See Cooling System on page 9 18 J Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir If Equipped Not Shown See H...

Page 310: ...to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop See Engine Compartment Overview on page 9 6 for the location of...

Page 311: ...may be identified as synthetic However not all synthetic oils will meet this GM standard Use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M Notice Using oils that do not have the GM4718M Standard designat...

Page 312: ...conditions the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly the system must be reset every time the oil is changed When the system has ca...

Page 313: ...products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it...

Page 314: ...there is a leak in the system Adding fluid will not correct a leak A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired When to Check and What to Use The hydrau...

Page 315: ...in dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly sh...

Page 316: ...cle Care 6 Remove the three air cleaner housing cover screws 7 Move the air cleaner housing cover and remove the cover from the air cleaner housing 8 Remove the air cleaner filter from the air cleaner...

Page 317: ...d correctly 6 Install the air cleaner outlet duct to the air cleaner housing 7 Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct screw clamp 8 Attach the electrical connector to the air box 9 Reinstall the side cov...

Page 318: ...all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL can cause premature engine heater core or...

Page 319: ...orrosion Will not damage aluminum parts Helps keep the proper engine temperature Notice If an improper coolant mixture is used the engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not...

Page 320: ...ne is not running and can cause injury Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan WARNING Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly T...

Page 321: ...h out for the engine cooling fans By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the lev...

Page 322: ...t CTS V 1 Remove the intercooler system pressure cap when the intercooler system hoses are no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one quarter of a turn If you hear a hiss wa...

Page 323: ...fans are running If the engine is overheating the fan s should be running If they are not do not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced Notice Engine damage from running the engine w...

Page 324: ...zone or an overheat warning no longer displays the vehicle can be driven Continue to drive the vehicle slow for about 10 minutes Keep a safe vehicle distance from the car in front of you If the warni...

Page 325: ...p and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dips...

Page 326: ...fluid Fill the washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is very cold This allows for fluid expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Do not use engin...

Page 327: ...m Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking The vehicle was designed and tested wit...

Page 328: ...rning light comes on See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 26 What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 10 7 Always clean the...

Page 329: ...ctronic throttle control If this is not done the engine will not run properly 1 Turn the ignition to ON RUN Do not start the engine 2 Leave the ignition in ON RUN for at least three minutes so that th...

Page 330: ...ng the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the transfer case you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the le...

Page 331: ...sure there is enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake See Parking Brake Manual on page 8 34 or Parking Brake Electric on page 8 35 Do not use the acc...

Page 332: ...rmal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park contact your dealer retailer for service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition to LOC...

Page 333: ...ea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn For proper windshield wiper blade length and type see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 10 9 To replace the wiper bl...

Page 334: ...your dealer retailer for service if the headlamps need to be re aimed It is possible however to re aim the headlamps as described The vehicle should Be placed so the headlamps are 7 6 m 25 ft from a l...

Page 335: ...e Headlamps 2 Locate the aim dot on the lens of the low beam headlamp 3 Record the distance from the ground to the aim dot on the low beam headlamp 4 At a wall measure from the ground upward A to the...

Page 336: ...nder the hood near each headlamp assembly They are covered by a rubber caps The adjustment screw can be turned with a 6 mm hex driver 8 Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is aimed...

Page 337: ...rates at a very high voltage If you try to service any of the system components you could be seriously injured Have your dealer retailer or a qualified technician service them The up level vehicle has...

Page 338: ...in the two plastic clips 8 Push the bulb socket into the lamp housing and turn the socket one quarter turn clockwise License Plate Lamp Sedan To replace one of these bulbs 1 Push tab to remove the lic...

Page 339: ...b socket A counterclockwise to remove from lamp assembly C 5 Pull the bulb B straight out of the bulb socket 6 Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwis...

Page 340: ...eld Wiper Motor Power Windows and other Power Accessories Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off Have the headlamp wiring checked ri...

Page 341: ...use goes out Replace the fuse as soon as you can To identify and check fuses circuit breakers and relays see Engine Compartment Fuse Block CTS on page 9 41 or Engine Compartment Fuse Block CTS V on pa...

Page 342: ...AMERA Air Quality Sensor Inside Rear View Mirror Rear View Camera AWD All Wheel Drive Mini Fuses Usage BCM 1 Body Control Module 1 BCM 2 Body Control Module 2 BCM 3 Body Control Module 3 BCM 4 Body Co...

Page 343: ...Headlamp LT LO BEAM Left Low Beam Headlamp LTR Cigarette Lighter MISC IGN Ignition NAV MTR Navigation Motor ODD COILS Odd Coils PED PRO Not Used PWR MODING PassKey Module Body Control Module RT HI BE...

Page 344: ...elays Usage FAN S P Cooling Fan Series Parallel FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 FOG LAMP Fog Lamps HDLP WASH Not Used HI BEAM High Beam Headlamp HORN Horn IGN 1 Ignition 1 LO BEAM W O HID LT D...

Page 345: ...lling liquid on any electrical components on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component Mini Fuses Usage A C CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch ABS Antilock Braking System...

Page 346: ...rument Panel Cluster IPC PASS Key III Module EMIS 1 Emission 1 EMIS 2 Emission 2 EVEN COILS Even Coils FRT FOG Front Fog Lamps HDLP WASH Headlamp Washer HORN Horn INTCLR Intercooler Pump LT HI BEAM Le...

Page 347: ...ch FAN S P Cooling Fan Series Parallel Relays Usage FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 FOG LAMP Fog Lamps HDLP WASH Headlamp Washer HI BEAM High Beam Headlamp HORN Horn IGN 1 Ignition 1 INTCLR In...

Page 348: ...fuses Notice Spilling liquid on any electrical components on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component Mini Fuses Usage A C CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch ABS Antiloc...

Page 349: ...eam Headlamp DRL WSW Daytime Running Lamps Windshield Washer Pump ECM Engine Control Module ECM ECM TCM IGN ECM Transmission Control Module TCM Instrument Panel Cluster IPC PASS Key III Module EMIS 1...

Page 350: ...ndshield Wiper J Case Fuses Usage ABS MTR ABS Motor BLWR Blower BRK VAC PUMP Brake Vacuum Pump EPB Electric Park Brake FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger SPARE Spare STRT...

Page 351: ...e Running Lamp High Intensity Discharge SPARE Spare STRTR Starter WPR Windshield Wiper WPR HI Windshield Wiper High Speed Rear Compartment Fuse Block CTS The rear compartment fuse block is located on...

Page 352: ...d FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump LT POS LP Left Position Lamp MSM Memory Seat Module ONSTAR OnStar System PDM Passenger Door Module RDO Audio System RDO SPKR Audio Speakers REAR FOG Not Used RKE PASS KEY MDL Rem...

Page 353: ...SS PWR SEAT Right Front Power Seat REAR WNDW Right Rear Window Rear Compartment Fuse Block CTS V The rear compartment fuse block is located on top of the battery on the right side of the trunk The bat...

Page 354: ...Fuel Pump LT POS LP Left Position Lamp MSM Memory Seat Module ONSTAR OnStar System PDM Passenger Door Module RDO Audio System RDO SPKR Audio Speakers REAR DIFF PUMP Rear Differential Cooling Pump REA...

Page 355: ...CLMN Power Steering Column PWR WNDW Power Window REAR WNDW Right Rear Window Rear Compartment Fuse Block CTS Wagon The rear compartment fuse block is located on the passenger side of the vehicle behi...

Page 356: ...Amplifier Mini Fuses Usage AUX OUTLET Auxiliary Power Outlet CNSTR VENT Canister Vent DR LCK Door Lock ECM Engine Control Module ECM FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump LT POS LP Left Position Lamp Mini Fuses Usage M...

Page 357: ...ol Sensor S ROOF Sunroof Mini Fuses Usage STOP LP Not Used THEFT UGDO Theft Deterrent System Universal Home Remote System TRLR POS LP Trailer Turn Position Lamps WASH PUMP Windshield Washer Pump Circu...

Page 358: ...Vehicle Load Limits on page 8 12 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended...

Page 359: ...e size load range and speed rating as the original equipment tires Winter tires with the same speed rating as your original equipment tires may not be available for H V W Y and ZR speed rated tires If...

Page 360: ...ize is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service description See the Tire Size illustration later in this section...

Page 361: ...of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread B Temporary Use Only The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 5 000 km 3 000 miles and should not...

Page 362: ...ollowing illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size A Passenger P Metric Tire The United States version of a metric tire sizing system The letter P as the first character i...

Page 363: ...read Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which...

Page 364: ...ble inflation pressure for that tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of oc...

Page 365: ...Is Time for New Tires on page 9 74 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings...

Page 366: ...cle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressu...

Page 367: ...Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Pressure for High Speed Operation WARNING Driving at high speeds 160 km h 100 mph o...

Page 368: ...ach tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pre...

Page 369: ...check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function pro...

Page 370: ...iginal equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for the tires when they are cold See Vehicle Load Limits on page 8 12 for an example of the Tire and Loading Information label and its locatio...

Page 371: ...g or damaged The DIC message and the TPMS malfunction light should go off when the TPMS sensors are installed and the sensor matching process is performed successfully See your dealer retailer for ser...

Page 372: ...e time for approximately five seconds The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and Tire Learning Active message displays on the DIC screen 4 Start with the driver side front tir...

Page 373: ...e rotation is recommended if the vehicle has the same size tires on all four wheel positions These tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance on pa...

Page 374: ...can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emer...

Page 375: ...this aging takes place including temperatures loading conditions and inflation pressure maintenance With proper care and maintenance tires typically wear out before they degrade due to age If you are...

Page 376: ...new Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of your vehicle See Tire Inspection on page 9 73 and Tire Rotation on page 9 73 Winter tires with the same...

Page 377: ...r than the proper warning level you would get with TPC Spec rated tires See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 9 69 Your vehicle s original equipment tires are listed on the Tire and Loading Info...

Page 378: ...tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 25 to 30 cm 10 to 12 inches or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with resp...

Page 379: ...andard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law It should be noted that the temperature grade for this tire is establi...

Page 380: ...wheel bolts wheel nuts and TPMS sensors for the vehicle WARNING Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling...

Page 381: ...elp avoid damage to the vehicle drive slowly re adjust or remove the device if it is contacting the vehicle and do not spin the wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the...

Page 382: ...t is designed only for changing a flat tire If it is used for anything else you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack If a jack is provided with the vehicle only...

Page 383: ...e end of the vehicle This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit To use the jacking equipment to change a spare tire safely follow the instructions below Then...

Page 384: ...ing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store the t...

Page 385: ...ow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister The sealant canister should be replaced before its expirat...

Page 386: ...mporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire Follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures warm the kit in a heated env...

Page 387: ...lug the power plug H into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets See Power Outlets on page 4 12 If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet do n...

Page 388: ...and compressor kit cannot inflate the tire Remove the power plug from the accessory power outlet and unscrew the inflating hose from the tire valve See Roadside Service on page 12 6 11 Press the on o...

Page 389: ...e has fallen more than 68 kPa 10 psi below the recommended inflation pressure stop driving the vehicle The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant cannot seal the tire See Roadside Service o...

Page 390: ...with air only and not sealant Always do a safety check first See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 9 81 1 Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location See Storing the Tire Sealant an...

Page 391: ...ill inflate the tire with air only 10 Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gage C The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Informati...

Page 392: ...e sealant hose 2 Press the canister release button 3 Pull up and remove the canister 4 Replace with a new canister which is available from your dealer retailer 5 Push the new canister into place Stori...

Page 393: ...reverse the steps Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Wagon The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the rear of the vehicle A Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit B Foam Container C Subwo...

Page 394: ...acking equipment 1 Remove the spare tire cover 2 Remove the stow rod cap by pulling it straight up off of the rod 3 Turn the wing nut A on the compact spare tire B counterclockwise to remove 4 Remove...

Page 395: ...emove the subwoofer 2 1 Turn the nut A counterclockwise to remove 2 2 Disconnect the connector wire 2 3 Pull the subwoofer D up to remove it from the stow rod 3 Remove the spare tire B and place it ne...

Page 396: ...starting position This avoids taking the wrench off the lug nut for each turn 3 Find the jacking location using the diagram above and corresponding V shaped locating notches located in the plastic mol...

Page 397: ...into the proper location before raising the vehicle Notice If you position the jack under the rocker molding and attempt to raise the vehicle you could break the molding and or cause other damage to y...

Page 398: ...attaches to the vehicle In an emergency use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See If a Tire Goes Flat on pa...

Page 399: ...ned wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities...

Page 400: ...ear of the vehicle 9 Slide the buckle to tighten the cargo tie down strap Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the compact spare tire in the trunk Storing the Flat Tire with a Flat Load Fl...

Page 401: ...r hook under the wheel spoke D and place the hook into the slot in the cargo rail on the passenger side of the vehicle 9 Slide the D ring E on that side forward to engage the hook Compact Spare Tire a...

Page 402: ...raking and handling This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured Use only one compact spare tire at a time If your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare tire it was fully inflated...

Page 403: ...are Jump Starting If the vehicle battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely WARNING Batter...

Page 404: ...turn off the radio and other accessories when jump starting the vehicle 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory powe...

Page 405: ...to the battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you do not explosive gas...

Page 406: ...inal if the vehicle has one Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable does not go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine pa...

Page 407: ...ble Removal A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative Terminal B Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the...

Page 408: ...is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly Here are some important things...

Page 409: ...ly Towing following for more information Dolly Towing Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to dolly tow a rear wheel drive vehicle from the rear 1 Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle...

Page 410: ...Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing the Vehicle later in this section Finish...

Page 411: ...ter Wash with water or use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or c...

Page 412: ...eak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 10 7 Wheels and Trim Aluminum or Chrome Th...

Page 413: ...re cleaning brushes Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer flui...

Page 414: ...collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer retailer or an underbody car washing system can do this Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atm...

Page 415: ...adhere to all safety instructions on the label While cleaning the vehicle s interior maintain adequate ventilation by opening the vehicle s doors and windows Do not clean the interior using the follo...

Page 416: ...mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning process with plain water If any of the soil remains a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary Test a small hidden area for colorfastness b...

Page 417: ...and are not recommended Do not use silicone or wax based products or those containing organic solvents to clean the vehicle s interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in...

Page 418: ...9 118 Vehicle Care 2 NOTES...

Page 419: ...overed by the vehicle warranty Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition improves fuel economy and reduces vehicle emissions for better air quality Because of all...

Page 420: ...nuine GM replacement parts as well as up to date tools and equipment to ensure fast and accurate diagnostics The proper replacement parts fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids...

Page 421: ...See Engine Oil Life System on page 9 12 Every Engine Oil Change Change engine oil and filter See Engine Oil on page 9 10 An Emission Control Service Engine coolant level check See Engine Coolant on p...

Page 422: ...Fuel Stop Engine oil level check See Engine Oil on page 9 10 Engine coolant level check See Engine Coolant on page 9 18 Windshield washer fluid level check See Washer Fluid on page 9 25 Once a Month...

Page 423: ...Engine air cleaner filter replacement See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 9 15 Automatic transmission fluid change severe service for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather in...

Page 424: ...ed fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be replaced Spark plug replacement An Emission Control Service CTS V only Supercharger drive belt inspection for fraying excessive crack...

Page 425: ...use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M For the proper viscosity see Engine Oil on page 9 10 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Cool...

Page 426: ...ock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Par...

Page 427: ...t Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 3 0L V6 Engine 15875795 A3096C 3 6L V6 Engine 15875795 A3096C 6 2L V8 Engine 25898499 A3105C Engine Oil Filter 3 0L V6 Engine 25177917 PF2129 3 6L V6 Engine 25177917...

Page 428: ...Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Wiper Blades Except CTS V Driver Side 56 5 cm 22 in 15890062 Passenger Side 53 3 cm 21 in 15890064 Wiper Blades CTS V Driver Side 56 5 cm 22 in 20791461 Passeng...

Page 429: ...uled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date...

Page 430: ...10 12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed...

Page 431: ...Service and Maintenance 10 13 Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed...

Page 432: ...10 14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed...

Page 433: ...he VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code...

Page 434: ...Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer retailer for more information Cooling...

Page 435: ...eed Automatic 6 3 L 6 7 qt 3 6LV6 Engine 6 Speed Automatic 6 3 L 6 7 qt 6 2LV8 Engine 6 Speed Automatic 6 3 L 6 7 qt 3 0L 3 6LV6 Engines 6 Speed Manual 1 8 L 1 9 qt 6 2LV8 Engine 6 Speed Manual 3 8 L...

Page 436: ...ransmission Spark Plug Gap 3 0LV6 Engine G Automatic Manual 1 1 mm 0 043 in 3 6LV6 Engine V Automatic Manual 1 1 mm 0 043 in 6 2LV8 Engine P Automatic Manual 1 0 mm 0 040 in Engine Drive Belt Routing...

Page 437: ...ng and Privacy 12 15 Event Data Recorders 12 15 OnStar 12 16 Navigation System 12 16 Radio Frequency Identification RFID 12 16 Radio Frequency Statement 12 16 Customer Information Customer Satisfactio...

Page 438: ...you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you can file with the Better Business Bureau BBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Li...

Page 439: ...antages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll...

Page 440: ...seo de la Reforma 2740 Col Lomas de Bezares C P 11910 Mexico D F 01 800 508 0000 Long Distance 011 52 53 29 0 800 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard...

Page 441: ...lers My Driveway Access quick links to parts and service estimates check trade in values or schedule a service appointment by adding the vehicles you own to your driveway profile My Preferences Manage...

Page 442: ...al Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve...

Page 443: ...advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and where available a Cadillac trained dealer technician who can provide on site service A dealer technician will travel to your location within a 30 mile ra...

Page 444: ...imize your inconvenience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety relate...

Page 445: ...tle service In addition for U S customers should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available Claim amounts should reflec...

Page 446: ...th the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to ensure that your vehicle s designed appearan...

Page 447: ...t collision parts When purchasing insurance we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts If such insurance coverage is not available from your...

Page 448: ...iscuss this with your repair professional and insist on Genuine GM parts Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts even if your insuran...

Page 449: ...c com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian C...

Page 450: ...believe that your vehicle has a safety defect notify Transport Canada immediately in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited Call them at 1 800 333 0510 or write to Transport Canada Roa...

Page 451: ...ehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed...

Page 452: ...ther trip information Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions Radio Frequency Identification RFID RFID technology is used in some v...

Page 453: ...Inflate 2 31 Where Are the Airbags 2 29 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 2 40 Passenger Status Indicator 4 22 Readiness Light 4 21 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 2 40 System Check 2 27 Ala...

Page 454: ...bration 4 11 California Fuel Requirements 8 50 Perchlorate Materials Requirements 9 3 Warning 9 3 Camera Rear Vision 8 46 Canadian Vehicle Owners iv Capacities and Specifications 11 2 Carbon Monoxide...

Page 455: ...8 41 Light 4 31 Messages 4 39 Cupholders 3 1 Customer Assistance 12 4 Offices 12 3 Text Telephone TTY Users 12 4 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 12 12 Customer Satisfact...

Page 456: ...18 Cooling System Messages 4 40 Cover 9 9 Drive Belt Routing 11 4 Exhaust 8 25 Oil Pressure Gage 4 19 Overheated Protection Operating Mode 9 24 Overheating 9 23 Power Messages 4 41 Pressure Light 4 3...

Page 457: ...dometer 4 17 Speedometer 4 17 Tachometer 4 17 Trip Odometer 4 17 Warning Lights and Indicators 4 14 Garage Door Opener 4 61 Programming 4 61 Gasoline Specifications 8 50 General Information Service an...

Page 458: ...y System 1 4 Keys 1 2 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 9 60 Lamp Messages 4 44 Lamps Daytime Running DRL 5 3 Exterior Controls 5 1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder 5 2 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 5 7 License P...

Page 459: ...ntenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 10 7 Scheduled Maintenance 10 3 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 4 23 Manual Mode 8 28 Manual Transmission 8 30 Fluid 9 14 Messages Airbag System 4 48 Ant...

Page 460: ...Overheating Engine 9 23 P Parade Dimming 5 6 Park Shifting Into 8 22 Shifting Out of 8 23 Parking 8 24 Assist Ultrasonic 8 44 Brake 8 34 8 35 Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 9 32 Over Things That Bu...

Page 461: ...Airbags 2 42 Maintenance 10 9 Replacing Airbag System 2 42 Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash 2 57 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash 2 26 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Gover...

Page 462: ...ion 12 12 Scheduling Appointments 12 8 Vehicle Messages 4 48 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 2 40 Shifting Into Park 8 22 Out of Park 8 23 Signals Turn and Lane Change 5 4 Spare Tire Compact 9 1...

Page 463: ...and Compressor Kit Storing 9 92 9 93 Sidewall Labeling 9 60 Terminology and Definitions 9 63 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 9 78 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 9 79 Wheel Replacement 9 80 When It Is T...

Page 464: ...9 92 9 93 Tire Pressure 9 66 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 11 1 Service Parts Identification Label 11 1 Ventilation Air 7 6 Visors 1 31 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 4 14 Warnings iv Cauti...

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