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Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 -

CRC - 9/19/13

In Brief

1-3

Air Vents on page 8-10

2. Turn Signal Lever. See

Turn and

Lane-Change Signals on
page 6-7

Manual Mode on page 9-30

(If

Equipped).

Instrument Cluster on page 5-11

Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5-3

Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6-7

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
on page 9-74

(If Equipped).

7. Light Sensor. See

Automatic

Headlamp System on page 6-5

Infotainment on page 7-1

9. Glove Box Button. See

Glove

Box on page 4-2

Automatic Parking Assist (If
Equipped). See

Assistance

Systems for Parking or Backing
on page 9-57

Parking Assist. See

Assistance

Systems for Parking or Backing
on page 9-57

10. Parking Brake Release Switch.

See

Electric Parking Brake on

page 9-34

11. Hood Release. See

Hood on

page 10-3

12. Data Link Connector (DLC)

(Out of View). See

Malfunction

Indicator Lamp on page 5-23

13.

Head-Up Display (HUD) on
page 5-40

(If Equipped).

14.

Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6-8

15.

Cruise Control on page 9-41

(If

Equipped).

Adaptive Cruise Control on
page 9-44

(If Equipped).

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System on page 9-65

(If

Equipped).

Heated Steering Wheel on
page 5-3

(If Equipped).

Summary of Contents for 2014 ELR

Page 1: ...Gauges and Indicators 5 10 Information Displays 5 36 Vehicle Messages 5 44 Vehicle Personalization 5 58 Lighting 6 1 Exterior Lighting 6 1 Interior Lighting 6 8 Lighting Features 6 10 Infotainment System 7 1 Introduction 7 1 Climate Controls 8 1 Climate Control Systems 8 1 Air Vents 8 10 Maintenance 8 11 Driving and Operating 9 1 Driving Information 9 2 Starting and Operating 9 18 Engine Exhaust 9...

Page 2: ... Service and Maintenance 11 1 General Information 11 1 Maintenance Schedule 11 3 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 11 8 Maintenance Records 11 11 Technical Data 12 1 Vehicle Identification 12 1 Vehicle Data 12 3 Customer Information 13 1 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 1 Index i 1 ...

Page 3: ...plication may not be available in the region or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle You may contact your dealer for further queries Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Danger Warnings and Cautions Danger Text marked Danger pro...

Page 4: ...e text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gauge or indicator M This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the...

Page 5: ...ion v Fuses 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Heated Steering Wheel j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure O Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor d Traction Control StabiliTrak M Windshield Washer Fluid ...

Page 6: ...Black plate 6 1 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual 2014 CRC 9 19 13 vi Introduction 2 NOTES ...

Page 7: ...teering Wheel Adjustment 1 13 Interior Lighting 1 14 Exterior Lighting 1 15 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 16 Climate Controls 1 17 Transmission 1 18 Vehicle Features Steering Wheel Controls 1 18 Cruise Control 1 19 Infotainment System 1 19 Driver Information Center DIC 1 20 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 1 20 Lane Departure Warning LDW 1 20 Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA 1 21 Rear Vision Camera RVC 1 ...

Page 8: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 6882317 2014 CRC 9 19 13 1 2 In Brief Instrument Panel ...

Page 9: ...utton See Glove Box on page 4 2 Automatic Parking Assist If Equipped See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9 57 Parking Assist See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9 57 10 Parking Brake Release Switch See Electric Parking Brake on page 9 34 11 Hood Release See Hood on page 10 3 12 Data Link Connector DLC Out of View See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 23 13 He...

Page 10: ...smission on page 9 27 22 MODE Switch See Driver Mode Control on page 9 39 23 Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 36 24 Instrument Panel Storage on page 4 1 25 Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 1 Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle For more detailed inf...

Page 11: ...mote Trunk Release Shown Without Similar Press the button to remove the key The key can be used for all locks Press K to unlock the driver door or all doors Press Q to lock all doors Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 58 Press X twice quickly to release the trunk Press 7 and release to initiate vehicle locator Press and hold 7 for more than three sec...

Page 12: ... engine will continue to run for 10 minutes Repeat the steps for a 10 minute time extension Remote start can be extended only once Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start do any of the following Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the vehicle on and then off See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 9 Door Locks Keyless Access Press the butto...

Page 13: ... press Q or K The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated See Power Door Locks on page 2 13 Trunk To open the trunk press on the driver door or press X twice on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter If equipped with Keyless Access press the touch pad on the rear of the trunk above the license plate when the RKE transmitter is in range See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Ope...

Page 14: ...itch down to lower the window Pull the switch up to raise it See Power Windows on page 2 24 Seat Adjustment Power Seats To adjust the seat Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down If equipped raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down See Pow...

Page 15: ...rol forward or rearward or up and down See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 5 Bolster Adjustment If equipped to adjust the bolster support press and hold the recliner control up and down See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 5 Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline Tilt the top of the control forward to raise See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 6 ...

Page 16: ... Ventilated Seats If equipped the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack To operate the ignition must be in ON RUN START Press J or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback Press C or to ventilate the driver or passenger seat A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls or pushes air through the seat The air is not cooled Press the button once for the highest settin...

Page 17: ...ack recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position See Head Restraints on page 3 2 and Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 Safety Belts Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly Safety Belts on page 3 16 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3 17 Lap Shoulder Belt on page 3 19 Lo...

Page 18: ... Adjustment Exterior Controls for the outside power mirrors are on the driver door To adjust each mirror 1 Press L or R to select the driver or passenger side mirror 2 Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up down right or left 3 Adjust each mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen 4 Press O to deselect the mirror See Power Mirrors on page 2 21 Int...

Page 19: ...w Mirror on page 2 23 Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel up or down 3 Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you 4 Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel If equipped the control is on the left side of the steering column Push the control up or down to tilt the steering w...

Page 20: ...y Seats on page 3 7 Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamp is in the overhead console To change the dome lamp settings press the following OFF Turns the lamp off even when a door is open DOOR The lamp comes on when a door is opened ON Turns the lamp on Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors These lamps come on when any doo...

Page 21: ... the end of the turn signal lever There are four positions O Turns off the exterior lamps The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released Turn to O again to reactivate the AUTO mode AUTO Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off depending on outside lighting Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps except the headlamps 5 Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lam...

Page 22: ...HI Use for fast wipes LO Use for slow wipes INT Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes OFF Use to turn the wipers off 1X For a single wipe briefly move the lever down For several wipes hold the lever down n L Pull the lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers See Windshield ...

Page 23: ... to adjust the heating cooling and ventilation Climate Control Buttons 1 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2 Fan Control 3 OFF Fan 4 Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats If Equipped 5 AUTO Automatic Operation 6 Defrost 7 Rear Window Defogger 8 Recirculation Climate Touch Screen Controls 1 Outside Temperature Display 2 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls ...

Page 24: ...age 8 1 and Rear Climate Control System on page 8 8 If Equipped Transmission Tap Shift Permanent Tap Shift Mode may be entered with the shift lever in D Drive by pressing the M Manual Mode button on the top of the shift lever Temporary Tap Shift Mode may be entered while in D Drive using the tap shift controls on the back of the steering wheel See Manual Mode on page 9 30 Vehicle Features Steering...

Page 25: ...km h 5 mph mark on the speedometer press RES up to the second detent SET Press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control If cruise control is already active use to decrease vehicle speed To decrease speed by 1 km h 1 mph press SET down to the first detent To decrease speed to the next 5 km h 5 mph mark on the speedometer press SET down to the second detent Press to dise...

Page 26: ...on page 5 36 Forward Collision Alert FCA System If equipped FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front end crashes FCA provides a green indicator when a vehicle is detected ahead This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly FCA provides a flashing red alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver sea...

Page 27: ...n the center stack display when the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9 57 Ultrasonic Parking Assist If equipped Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R Reverse It operates at speeds less than 8 km h 5 mph URPA may display a warning triangle on the Rear Vision Ca...

Page 28: ...tem These systems can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the vehicle to help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes while moving forward See Active Emergency Braking System on page 9 69 Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cell phone or MP3 player The vehicle has three 12 volt accessory power outlets Inside the center console s...

Page 29: ...ch 1 a second time to express open the sunroof Press the rear of the switch 1 to express close To stop the sunroof partway press the switch 1 again The passenger side switch 2 operates the sunshade Press and release the front or rear of the switch 2 to express open or express close the sunshade To stop the sunshade partway press the switch 2 again See Sunroof on page 2 28 Performance and Maintenan...

Page 30: ...re Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle s tires If the warning light comes on stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 12 The warning light will re...

Page 31: ...nter DIC on page 5 36 When remaining oil life is low the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display See Engine Oil Messages on page 5 48 2 Press SEL on the DIC controls and hold SEL down for a few seconds to clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message and reset the oil life at 100 Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed ...

Page 32: ...rate smoothly Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time When road and weather conditions are appropriate use cruise control Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require Keep vehicle tires properly inflated Combine several trips into a single trip Replace the vehicle s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the...

Page 33: ...s Convex Mirrors 2 21 Power Mirrors 2 21 Heated Mirrors 2 22 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 2 23 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 2 23 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 2 23 Windows Windows 2 23 Power Windows 2 24 Sun Visors 2 27 Rear Window Sunshade 2 27 Roof Sunroof 2 28 Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is dangerous and childre...

Page 34: ...ut without pressing the button See your dealer if a new key is needed Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Do not make changes or modifications to the RKE This could void authorization to use this equipment If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Check the...

Page 35: ...ess to lock all doors The turn signal indicators may flash and or the horn may sound to indicate locking See Remote Lock Unlock Start under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 58 If the driver door is open when Q is pressed and Unlocked Door Anti Lockout is enabled through the vehicle personalization all doors will lock and then the driver door will immediately unlock See Unlocked Door Anti Lockout ...

Page 36: ...ing the RKE transmitter See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 9 7 Vehicle Locator Panic Alarm Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times Press and hold 7 for more than three seconds to sound the panic alarm The horn sounds and the turn signal lamps flash for 30 seconds or until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle is started X Remote T...

Page 37: ...k unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur It has been more than five seconds since the first lock unlock button press Two lock unlock button presses were used to unlock all doors Any vehicle door has opened and all doors are now closed Keyless Unlocking Locking from the Passenger Doors When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m 3 ft of the door...

Page 38: ...hen remain disabled until Q on the interior door is pressed or until the vehicle is turned on If equipped with a locking fuel door the fuel door will also lock at this time To customize the doors to automatically lock when exiting the vehicle see Remote Lock Unlock Start under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 58 Keyless Trunk Opening Press the touch pad on the trunk handle to open the trunk if th...

Page 39: ...ting the vehicle See Key and Lock Messages on page 5 49 To start the vehicle 1 Open the center console storage area and remove the rubber mat 2 Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket 3 With the vehicle in P Park or N Neutral press the brake pedal and the ENGINE START STOP button Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible Battery Replacement Caution When replacing the battery do n...

Page 40: ...he transmitter near the bottom and pull the key out 2 Separate the two halves of the transmitter using a flat tool inserted into the bottom center of the transmitter do not use the key slot 3 Remove the old battery Do not use a metal object 4 Insert the new battery on the back housing positive side facing down Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery ...

Page 41: ...example some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view Check local regulations for any requirements If your vehicle is low on fuel do not use the remote start feature The vehicle may run out of fuel The RKE transmitter range may be shorter while the vehicle is running Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System o...

Page 42: ...mote start with an extension are allowed between ignition cycles The vehicle s ignition must be changed to ON RUN START and then back to OFF before the remote start procedure can be used again Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start do any of the following Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the vehicle on and then back off Conditions ...

Page 43: ... vehicle is driven Continued Warning Continued Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when slowing or stopping the vehicle Lock the doors to help prevent this from hap...

Page 44: ...te Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 3 Key Cylinder Access To access the key cylinder 1 Pull the door handle 1 to the open position 2 Insert the key 4 into the slot 3 on the bottom of the cap 2 and pry outward 3 Move the cap 2 rearward and remove 4 Use the key 4 in the cylinder To replace the cap 1 Pull the door handle to the open position 2 Insert the two tabs 7 at the back of the cap ...

Page 45: ... Vehicle On the rear doors push down on the door lock knob to lock the door manually Pull once on the door handle to unlock the door and again to open the door Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock all doors automatically See Power Door Locks on page 2 13 Power Door Locks Q Lock Press to lock the doors The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated K Unlock Press to ...

Page 46: ... will reset once all the doors are closed again Press Q on the door lock switch again or press Q on the RKE transmitter to override this feature and lock the doors immediately Delayed locking can be programmed through the Driver Information Center DIC See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 58 Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed the ignition is on and the...

Page 47: ...g is requested all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock The Unlocked Door Anti Lockout feature can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menus See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 58 Safety Locks The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle Press Z to activate the safety locks on the rear doors The indicator ...

Page 48: ...ath Continued Warning Continued If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk hatch open Close all of the windows Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control Systems in the Index If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate d...

Page 49: ...se the handle as a tie down Rear Seat Pass Through Use the rear seat pass through door when transporting long items To open pull down the rear seat armrest Pull the lever all the way down to release the door To close push it up and back into place Try to open the door without pulling up on the lever to make sure it is locked into place Emergency Trunk Release Handle Caution Do not use the emergenc...

Page 50: ... panel near the windshield indicates the status of the system Off Alarm system is disarmed On Solid Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system Fast Flash Vehicle is unsecured A door the hood or the trunk is open Slow Flash Alarm system is armed Arming the Alarm System 1 Turn off the vehicle 2 Lock the vehicle in one of three ways Use the RKE transmitter Use the Keyless Access system Wit...

Page 51: ...a passenger door the trunk or the hood is opened without first disarming the system When the alarm is activated the turn signals flash and the horn sounds for about 30 seconds The alarm system will then re arm to monitor the next unauthorized event Disarming the Alarm System To disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated Press K on the RKE transmitter Unlock the vehicle ...

Page 52: ... The system has one or more RKE transmitters matched to an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle Only a correctly matched RKE transmitter will start the vehicle If the transmitter is ever damaged you may not be able to start your vehicle When trying to start the vehicle the security light may come on briefly when the ignition is turned on If the engine does not start and the security light stays...

Page 53: ... disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Warning A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on the right Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes The driver and passenger side mirror are convex ...

Page 54: ... to their original position Reset the power folding mirrors if They are obstructed while folding They are accidentally manually folded or unfolded They do not stay in the unfolded position They vibrate at normal driving speeds To reset the power folding mirrors fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the controls A noise may be heard during the resetting This sound is normal after a manual fold...

Page 55: ...this feature on or off through vehicle personalization See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 58 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror Use a soft towel dampened with water Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The rearview mirror automatically dims to reduce the glare of th...

Page 56: ...open either a front window or the sunroof if equipped Power Windows Warning Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Never leave keys in a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent operation of the windows See Keys on page 2 1 The driver power window switches control all the windows The pas...

Page 57: ...inch Feature If any object is in the path of the window when the express up is active the window will stop at the obstruction and auto reverse to a preset factory position Weather conditions such as severe icing may also cause the window to auto reverse The window will return to normal operation after the obstruction or condition is removed Express Window Anti Pinch Override Warning If express ove...

Page 58: ...ram 1 With the ignition in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active close all doors 2 Press and hold the power window switch until the window is fully open 3 Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed 4 Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed The window is now reprogrammed Repeat the proc...

Page 59: ...e time the safety lock is deactivated that door will remain locked and the indicator light may flash Release the handle then press the safety lock twice to deactivate the safety locks Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare If equipped detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or to extend along the rod Rear Window Sunshade If equipped with a rear window suns...

Page 60: ...vehicle is shifted into D Drive the sunshade will not automatically extend Press and release the switch to extend the sunshade Rear Passenger Door Sunshades If equipped use the handle to pull the sunshade up and attach to the holder at the top of the window There is also a small shade for the rear corner of the window To close the sunshade use the handle to unhook and hold it while it retracts dow...

Page 61: ...e sunroof To stop the sunroof partway press the switch 1 again The passenger side switch 2 operates the sunshade Press the front or rear of the switch 2 to express open or express close the sunshade To stop the sunshade partway press the switch 2 a second time Anti Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof sunshade when it is closing the anti pinch feature will detect the object and...

Page 62: ...ration or noise It could also plug the water drainage system Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth mild soap and water Do not remove grease from the sunroof If water is seen dripping into the water drainage system this is normal ...

Page 63: ...fety Belt Care 3 26 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 3 26 Airbag System Airbag System 3 27 Where Are the Airbags 3 29 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 31 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 32 How Does an Airbag Restrain 3 33 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 3 33 Passenger Sensing System 3 35 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 41 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Veh...

Page 64: ...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 the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions The height of the head restraint can be adjust...

Page 65: ...g position To adjust the head restraint rearward press the button located on the side of the head restraint and move the head restraint rearward until the desired locking position is reached Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place The front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed Rear Seats The vehicle s rear seats ha...

Page 66: ...ace Rear outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment Warning You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving To adjust the seat Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the seat by moving the r...

Page 67: ...r support see Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 5 Some vehicles are equipped with a Safety Alert Seat This feature activates a vibrating pulse alert in the driver seat to help the driver avoid crashes See Driver Assistance Systems on page 9 56 Lumbar Adjustment If equipped to increase or decrease the lumbar support press and hold the control forward or rearward or up and down Bolster Adjustment If equip...

Page 68: ...Tilt the top of the control forward to raise Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even when buckled up the safety belts cannot do their job The shoulder belt will not be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces woul...

Page 69: ...save and recall memory settings for the driver seat outside mirrors and power tilt and telescoping steering column if equipped Storing Memory Positions To save positions to the 1 and 2 buttons 1 Adjust the driver seat outside mirrors and the power tilt and telescoping steering column if equipped to the desired driving positions 2 Press and release SET then immediately press and hold 1 until a beep...

Page 70: ...and release 1 2 or B to manually recall the previously stored memory positions Placing the ignition in OFF before the stored positions are reached stops the recall If something has blocked the driver seat and or power tilt and telescoping steering column if equipped while recalling a memory position the recall may stop Remove the obstruction then press and hold the appropriate manual control for t...

Page 71: ...g steering column control if equipped If On At Ignition On is selected in the vehicle personalization menu placing the ignition in OFF also stops the recall If something has blocked the driver seat and or the power tilt and telescoping steering column while recalling a memory position the recall may stop Remove the obstruction then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item ...

Page 72: ... Try recalling the exit position again If the exit position is still not recalling see your dealer for service Heated and Ventilated Front Seats Warning If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin the seat heater may cause burns To reduce the risk of burns people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater especially for long periods of time Do not place anything...

Page 73: ...ats are on high the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes The passenger seat may take longer to heat up Remote Start Auto Heated and Ventilated Seats During a remote start the heated or ventilated seats if equipped can be turned on automatically When it is cold outside the heated seats turn on and when it is hot outside the ventilated seats turn on The heated or ventila...

Page 74: ...cked Folding the Seatback Caution Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat Either side of the seatback can be folded for more cargo space Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving To fold the seatback 1 Disconnect the...

Page 75: ...t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked Warning A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always c...

Page 76: ...center safety belt to make sure the mini latch is secure 6 Repeat the steps to raise the other seatback if necessary When the seat is not in use it should be kept in the upright locked position Heated Rear Seats Warning If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin the seat heater may cause burns See the Warning under Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3 10 If equipped the butto...

Page 77: ...ing and one light indicates the lowest If the heated seats are on high the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes Rear Seat Pass Through Door The vehicle has a rear seat pass through door in the center of the rear seatback Fold down the center armrest and pull the latch to open the door The pass through door can be locked or unlocked using the knob on the back of the doo...

Page 78: ... by being ejected from the vehicle In Continued Warning Continued addition anyone who is not buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision passengers riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equ...

Page 79: ...ash so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle 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 still have to buckle up to get the most protection Also in nearly all regions the law requires wearing safety belts How t...

Page 80: ...lvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash Warning You can be seriously ...

Page 81: ...fety belt to the mini buckle The following 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 and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The lap shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go b...

Page 82: ...ary If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster move it to the height that is right for you See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information 4 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt To unlatch the belt push the button on the buckle The belt should return to its stowed position Before a door is closed be sure the ...

Page 83: ...ase button and move the height adjuster to the desired position The adjuster can be moved up by pushing the slide trim up After the adjuster is set to the desired position try to move it down without pushing the release button to make sure it has locked into position Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control ACC it also has the Automatic Safety Belt Tighten...

Page 84: ...mbly They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal near frontal or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met And if the vehicle has side impact airbags and roof rail airbags safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or rollover event Pretensioners work only once If the pretensioners ...

Page 85: ... position in the rear seat Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt 1 Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top ...

Page 86: ...s 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this section Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it The belt should be close to but not contacting the neck To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide Store the guide in its storage pocket on the...

Page 87: ...ou an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest 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 designed for adults Never use it for securing child seats To wear it attach it to the regular safety belt See the instruction sheet that comes with...

Page 88: ...safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To help make 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 necessary But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any cras...

Page 89: ...front outboard passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the front outboard passenger All vehicle airbags have the word AIRBAG on the trim or on a label near the deployment opening For frontal airbags the word AIRBAG is on the center of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the front outboard passenger For knee airbags the word AIRBAG is on the lower part of th...

Page 90: ...d from it Airbags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts Everyone in the vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person Warning Because airbags inflate with great force and faster than the blink of an eye anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Do not Continued Warning Continued ...

Page 91: ... 3 46 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 20 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel The front outboard passenger frontal ...

Page 92: ...are in the ceiling above the side windows Rear Seat Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar The second row seat mounted side impact airbags are in the sides of the rear seatback closest to the door Warning If something is between an occupant and an airbag the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflatin...

Page 93: ...ensors that help the airbag system determine the severity of the impact Deployment thresholds can vary with specific vehicle design Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver s or front outboard passenger s head and chest Whether the frontal airbags will or should inflate is not...

Page 94: ...ts A seat mounted side impact airbag is designed to inflate on the side of the vehicle that is struck Roof rail airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depending on the location of the impact In addition these roof rail airbags are designed to inflate during a rollover or in a severe frontal impact Roof rail airbags are not designed to inflate in rear impacts Both roof r...

Page 95: ...sk of full or partial ejection in rollover events although no system can prevent all such ejections But airbags would not help in many types of collisions primarily because the occupant s motion is not toward those airbags See When Should an Airbag Inflate on page 3 31 Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates Aft...

Page 96: ...get fresh air by opening 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 on the interior lamps turn on the hazard warning flashers and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate You can lock the doors turn off the interior lamps and turn off the ha...

Page 97: ...agnostic module which records information after a crash See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 13 1 and Event Data Recorders on page 13 1 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See your dealer for service Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passen...

Page 98: ...at if the airbag inflates Warning A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is...

Page 99: ...utboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front outboard passenger seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbags to be enabled the on indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbags are active For some children including children in child restraints and for very small adults th...

Page 100: ...provided by the child restraint manufacturer and refer to Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat on page 3 60 or Securing Child Restraints Front Passenger Seat on page 3 61 5 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator 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 v...

Page 101: ...seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers Also remove laptops or other electronic devices 3 Place the seatback in the fully upright position 4 Have the person sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with legs comfortably extended 5 Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for two to three minutes after the on indicator is lit Warn...

Page 102: ... Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 3 41 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates A wet seat can affect the performance of the passenger sensing system Here is how The passenger sensing system may turn off the passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag when liquid is soaked into the seat If this happens the off indicator will be lit and the airbag readi...

Page 103: ...d the vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system Warning For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle 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 Continued Warning Continued They are probably par...

Page 104: ... vehicle Any object such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device installed under or on top of the seat fabric could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag s or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag s See Passenger Sensing System on ...

Page 105: ...rts after a Crash Warning A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger s in a crash resulting in serious injury or even death To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If an airbag inflates you wil...

Page 106: ...houlder If yes continue If no try using the rear safety belt comfort guide See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt on page 3 19 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 return to the booster seat Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for th...

Page 107: ...y Warning Never allow more than one child to wear the same safety belt The safety belt cannot properly spread the impact forces In a crash they can be crushed together and seriously injured A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time Warning Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap shoul...

Page 108: ...vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people or can be thrown out of the vehicle Warning Never hold an in...

Page 109: ...he front outboard seat Secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat It is also better to secure a forward facing child restraint in a rear seat If you must secure a forward facing child restraint in the front outboard seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and a...

Page 110: ...an infant is in a rear facing child restraint the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an Continued Warning Continued infant s body the back and shoulders Infants should always be secured in rear facing child restraints Warning A young child 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 ...

Page 111: ...rface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint Forward Facing Child Seat A forward facing child seat provides restraint for the child s body with the harness Booster Seats A booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system A booster seat can also he...

Page 112: ...sh if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Keep in mind that an unsecured child...

Page 113: ...Continued Warning Continued front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the front passenger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag...

Page 114: ...ecure any child restraint in the vehicle even when no child is in it Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System The LATCH system secures a child restraint during driving or in a crash LATCH attachments on the child restraint are used to attach the child restraint to the anchors in the vehicle The LATCH system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier In order to use the...

Page 115: ... the child plus the child restraint is 29 5 kg 65 lbs Use the safety belt alone instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the combined weight is more than 29 5 kg 65 lbs The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in the vehicle Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments Lower Anc...

Page 116: ... to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Rear Seat I Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors H Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors To assist in locating the low...

Page 117: ...e as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in ...

Page 118: ...g more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash attach only one child restraint per anchor Warning Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and Continued Warning Con...

Page 119: ...so use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether 1 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual 1 1 Find...

Page 120: ...adrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether...

Page 121: ... side and back and forth There should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement for proper installation Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash Warning A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint Continued Warning Continued resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To help make sure the LATCH system is working pr...

Page 122: ...ther anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child ...

Page 123: ...chanism use it to secure the vehicle safety belt 5 If the child restraint has a top tether follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 52 for more information 6 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place Push and pull the child restraint in diff...

Page 124: ...raint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger airbag s no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not inflate under some unusual circumstance even though the airbag s are off Continued Warning Continued Secure rear...

Page 125: ...traint 1 Move the seat rearward as far back as it will go and raise the seat upward as far up as it will go before securing the forward facing child restraint When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle See Passenger Airbag...

Page 126: ...your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt If the child restraint system has a lock off mechanism use it to secure the vehicle safety belt 6 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If the airbags are off the off indicator in the passenger airbag ...

Page 127: ...3 Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie Downs 4 4 Convenience Net 4 4 Storage Compartments Warning Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury Instrument Panel Storage Touch the bottom of the climate control system panel until the door automatically starts to open The storage area may contain a USB port...

Page 128: ...tractable cover Push the handle forward to express open Pull the handle rearward to express close The power cover will operate when the vehicle is in ACC RUN or Retained Accessory Power RAP mode The cover can be opened or closed manually by pushing or pulling the handle See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 23 Power Retractable Cover Anti Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the powe...

Page 129: ...torage area Center Console Storage Press the button to access the storage area in front of the armrest cover Press the button on the driver side of the cover to access the storage area under the armrest There are two USB ports an SD card reader a power outlet and an input jack inside If equipped press the top of the door to open the storage area on the rear of the center console If equipped there ...

Page 130: ...ures Cargo Tie Downs The cargo tie downs can be used to secure small loads inside the trunk Convenience Net If equipped the convenience net is in the rear Put small loads behind the net It can also be positioned into an envelope style to hold smaller items The net is not for heavier loads Store items as far forward as you can ...

Page 131: ...S Warning Light 5 27 Lane Departure Warning LDW Light 5 28 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 5 29 Traction Off Light 5 29 StabiliTrak OFF Light 5 30 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 5 30 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 5 31 Tire Pressure Light 5 31 Engine Oil Pressure Light 5 32 Low Fuel Warning Light 5 33 Security Light 5 33 High Beam On Light 5 33 Adaptive Forward Lighting AFL Light ...

Page 132: ...d Messages 5 58 Washer Fluid Messages 5 58 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization 5 58 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel up or down 3 Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you 4 Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel If equipped the control is on the ...

Page 133: ... system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls See Steering Wheel Controls in the infotainment manual Heated Steering Wheel Heated Steering Wheel If Equipped Press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off A light next to the button displays when the feature is turned on The steering wheel takes about three minutes to be fully heated Horn Press a on the steering wheel pad to sound ...

Page 134: ...to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them Damaged blades should be replaced See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10 32 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor See Electrical System Overload on page 10 35 Wiper Parking When using intermittent or Rainsense wipes the wipers pause briefly on the windshield If the wiper lever is moved to OFF or if Rainsense and additional wipes are not requ...

Page 135: ... less sensitivity to moisture Move the windshield wiper lever out of the INT position to deactivate Rainsense This feature can be changed See Comfort and Convenience under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 58 Wiper Arm Assembly Protection When using an automatic car wash move the windshield wiper lever to OFF This disables the automatic Rainsense windshield wipers With Rainsense if the transmissio...

Page 136: ...orm ice on the windshield blocking your vision Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for about six seconds For this feature to work the exterior lamp control must be in AUTO The wiper activated headlamps immediately turn off when the ignition is turned to LOCK OFF or the windshield wiper control is turned off C...

Page 137: ... can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cell phone or MP3 player The vehicle has three 12 volt accessory power outlets Inside the center console storage in front of the armrest cover Inside the armrest bin behind the cupholders On the rear of the center console if equipped These outlets are powered while the vehicle is in ON RUN START or ACC ACCESSORY mode or until the driver door i...

Page 138: ...d minifuse by the dealer A minifuse will not reset and will have to be replace if blown Caution Failure to replace the circuit breaker with the minifuse could overheat the cigar lighter and damage the vehicle When adding electrical equipment be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment See Add On Electrical Equipment on page 9 88 Caution Hanging heavy equipmen...

Page 139: ...t is detected a protection circuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator light turns off To reset the circuit unplug the item and plug it back in or turn the Retained Accessory Power RAP off and then back on See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 23 The power restarts when equipment using 150 watts or less is plugged into the outlet and a system fault is not detected The power outlet is...

Page 140: ...ning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving or when ...

Page 141: ...Black plate 11 1 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 6882317 2014 CRC 9 19 13 Instruments and Controls 5 11 Instrument Cluster Base Level ...

Page 142: ...Black plate 12 1 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 6882317 2014 CRC 9 19 13 5 12 Instruments and Controls Uplevel Balanced Configuration Shown ...

Page 143: ...m Simple Performance Balanced or Enhanced Simple Configuration The Simple configuration has one interactive display zone in the center Performance Configuration The Performance configuration has two interactive display zones one in the center of the speedometer and one in the lower left of the cluster screen Balanced Configuration The Balanced configuration has three interactive display zones one ...

Page 144: ... enter the Settings menu 3 Scroll down to highlight Display Layout Then press SEL to select it 4 Each layout in the menu is represented by a small preview image of the display layout Scroll up or down and highlight the selection Press SEL to select the desired cluster configuration 5 Exit the Display Layout menu by pressing S Cluster Application Displays The cluster can display information regardi...

Page 145: ...e right side of the steering wheel to find the Settings page in one of the interactive display zones on the cluster 2 Press SEL on the center of the five way control to enter the Settings menu Units Press SEL while Units is highlighted to enter the Unit menu Choose English Imperial or metric units by pressing SEL while the desired item is highlighted A checkmark will be displayed next to the selec...

Page 146: ...his vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer If the vehicle needs a new cluster installed the new odometer is set to the mileage of the old odometer If this is not possible it is set at zero and a label is put on the driver door to show the old mileage reading Trip Odometer The trip odometer can show how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset The trip odometer is acc...

Page 147: ...ontrols 5 17 Fuel Gauge Base Level Uplevel Balanced Configuration Performance Similar Uplevel Simple and Enhanced Configurations When the ignition is on the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank There is an arrow near the fuel gauge pointing to the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on ...

Page 148: ... the gauge indicated For example the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on and goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge...

Page 149: ...auge and remains there for more than 30 seconds the engine coolant has overheated If the engine coolant has overheated pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so Then turn the engine off immediately See Engine Overheating on page 10 22 for more information Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument clust...

Page 150: ...t is buckled neither the chime nor the light comes on The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase handbag grocery bag laptop or other electronic device To turn off the warning light and or chime remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical probl...

Page 151: ...as a passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 35 for important safety information The passenger airbag status indicator is in the overhead console When the vehicle is started the passenger airbag status indicator will light the symbol for on and off for several seconds as a system check Then after several more seconds the status indicator will light either the on or off symb...

Page 152: ...information Charging System Light On some vehicles the charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on but the engine is not running as a check to show the light is working It should go out when the engine is started For vehicles with a reconfigurable cluster this light may not come on when the ignition is turned on If the light stays on or comes on while driving there may be...

Page 153: ... comes on while the engine is running this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and diagnosis and service might be required Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle This system also assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Caution If the vehicle is continu...

Page 154: ...is and service might be required To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle Reduce vehicle speed Avoid hard accelerations Avoid steep uphill grades If towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light continues to flash stop and park the vehicle Turn the vehicle off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light is still flashing follo...

Page 155: ...page 9 76 If none of the above have made the light turn off your dealer can check the vehicle The dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Depending on where you live your vehicle may be required to participate in an emission control system inspection and maintenanc...

Page 156: ...e vehicle for inspection Brake System Warning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits If one circuit is not working the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle For normal braking performance both circuits need to be working If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have the brake system inspected right away This light comes on briefly when the ve...

Page 157: ...ng Brake Light On some vehicles the service electric parking brake light should come on briefly when the vehicle is in ON RUN If it does not come on have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem For vehicles with the reconfigurable cluster this light may not come on when the vehicle is in ON RUN If this light stays on there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causin...

Page 158: ...system warning light are on the vehicle s antilock brakes are not functioning and there is a problem with the regular brakes See your dealer for service See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 26 and Brake System Messages on page 5 45 Lane Departure Warning LDW Light For some vehicles with the Lane Departure Warning LDW system this light briefly comes on amber while starting the vehicle If it doe...

Page 159: ... 65 Traction Off Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light then turns off For vehicles with a reconfigurable cluster this light is in the display area and it may not come on when the ignition is turned on The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System TC...

Page 160: ... light turns off See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 36 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light This light comes on briefly when the engine is started If the light does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light turns off If the light is on and not flashing the TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak system h...

Page 161: ...rature warning light indicates that the vehicle has overheated Driving with this light on can damage the engine and it may not be covered by the vehicle warranty See Engine Overheating on page 10 22 The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine has overheated If this happens pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible See Engine Overheating on page 10 22 Tire Pres...

Page 162: ...ee Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 56 Engine Oil Pressure Light Caution Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Check the oil level as soon as possible Add oil if required but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still ...

Page 163: ... when fuel is added If it does not have the vehicle serviced Security Light On some vehicles the immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light turns off For vehicles with the reconfigurable cluster this light may not come on when the engine is started If the lig...

Page 164: ... as the vehicle is started If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer For vehicles with a reconfigurable cluster this light is in the display area and may not come on when the ignition is turned on This light comes on solid when there is a problem with the AFL system It flashes when the system is switching between lighting modes See Adaptive Forward Lighting AFL on page 6 6 La...

Page 165: ...nd active See Cruise Control on page 9 41 Adaptive Cruise Control Light This light is white when the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC if equipped is on and ready and turns green when the ACC is set and active See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9 44 Door Ajar Light For vehicles equipped with this light it comes on when a door is open or not securely latched Before driving check that all doors are prope...

Page 166: ...l control y or z Press to move up or down in a list S or T Press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster Press S to go back to the previous menu SEL Select Press to open a menu or select a menu item Press and hold to reset values on certain screens DIC Information Display Options The information displays on the DIC can be turned on or off through the Settings menu 1 Press SEL ...

Page 167: ...per 100 kilometers L 100 km or miles per gallon mpg This number is calculated based on the number of L 100 km mpg recorded since the last time this menu item was reset The Average Fuel Economy can be reset along with the trip odometer by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active Fuel Range Shows the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling LOW will be displayed ...

Page 168: ...he timer is running To reset the timer to zero press and hold SEL while this display is active Compass Base Cluster Shows the direction the vehicle is driving Turn Arrow Shows the next maneuver when using route guidance Travel Time Shows the estimated time duration remaining for the current route Distance to Destination Shows the distance to the destination when using route guidance Speed Limit Sh...

Page 169: ...s possible See Engine Oil on page 10 8 In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 The Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change It will not reset itself Do not to reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed I...

Page 170: ...ears as an image focused out toward the front of the vehicle Caution If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle Do not use the HUD image as a parking aid The HUD information can be displayed in various languages in some vehicles The speedometer reading and other numerical values can be displayed in either English or metric units The langu...

Page 171: ...n page 5 44 The HUD control is to the left of the steering wheel To adjust the HUD image 1 Adjust the driver seat 2 Start the engine Use the following settings to adjust the HUD Image Adjustment Press down or lift up to center the HUD image The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down not side to side Display View Press to select the display view Each press will change the display view D Image B...

Page 172: ...formation and vehicle messages or alerts may be displayed in any view Speed View This display gives the speedometer reading in English or metric units speed limit Adaptive Cruise Control speed Lane Departure Warning and Vehicle Ahead indicator Some information only appears on vehicles that have these features and when they are active Audio Phone View This displays the speed view along with audio p...

Page 173: ...ent cluster may also be displayed in any HUD view Performance View This displays the speedometer reading rpm reading transmission positions and gear shift indicator Care of the HUD Clean the inside of the windshield to remove any dirt or film that could reduce the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth sprayed with glass cleaner Wipe the lens gently then dry it ...

Page 174: ...d cleared by pressing SEL The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed All messages should be taken seriously and clearing the messages does not correct the problem The following are some of the vehicle messages that may be displayed depending on the vehicle content Battery Voltage and Charging Messages BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when ...

Page 175: ...m Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW This message displays when the brake fluid level is low See Brake Fluid on page 10 26 RELEASE PARKING BRAKE This message displays if the electric parking brake is on while the vehicle is in motion Release it before attempting to drive See Electric Parking Brake on page 9 34 SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message displays when there is a problem with the brake boost system Whe...

Page 176: ... is not clean Keep the radar sensors free of mud dirt snow ice and slush Clean the entire front and or rear of the vehicle For cleaning instructions see Exterior Care on page 10 79 Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar object detection or camera performance CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays when the cruise control speed is set See Cruise Control on page 9 41 NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS ...

Page 177: ...hen the hood is open Close the hood completely TRUNK OPEN This message will display along with a symbol when the trunk is open Close the trunk completely Engine Cooling System Messages A C OFF ENGINE COOLANT HOT This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning compressor automatically turns...

Page 178: ...tem See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 12 Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 36 Engine Oil on page 10 8 and Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine oil temperature is too hot Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL On some vehicles this message displays when the engine oil level may be too low ...

Page 179: ...tem Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel Refuel as soon as possible Key and Lock Messages NO REMOTE DETECTED This message displays when the transmitter battery may be weak See Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 3 NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN START Y...

Page 180: ...DAPTIVE FORWARD LIGHTING LAMPS NEED SERVICE This message displays when the AFL system is disabled and needs service See your dealer See Adaptive Forward Lighting AFL on page 6 6 AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON OFF This message is displayed when the exterior lamp control is in AUTO and the lights have turned on or off See Automatic Headlamp System on page 6 5 XXX TURN INDICATOR FAILURE When one of the t...

Page 181: ...t automatic braking functions of the Auto Collision Preparation feature Some last second automatic braking capability is still provided with the Alert setting but braking is less likely to occur See Active Emergency Braking System on page 9 69 AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP UNAVAILABLE This message displays when the Active Emergency Braking System has been unavailable for some time The Active Emergency ...

Page 182: ...of the windshield behind the rearview mirror may correct the issue REAR AUTO BRAKE PARK ASSIST OFF This message displays when the Parking Assist system has been turned off or when there is a temporary condition causing the system to be disabled REAR AUTO BRAKE AND PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE This message displays when attempting to activate the parking and backing features of the Driver Assistance Sys...

Page 183: ... system Do not use this system to help you park See your dealer for service SERVICE REAR AUTO BRAKE AND PARK ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the parking and backing features of the Driver Assistance System Do not use this system to help park or back the vehicle See your dealer for service SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT OFF This message indicates that the driver has turned the Side B...

Page 184: ...ditions are no longer present and the warning message is reset See All Wheel Drive on page 9 32 SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE This message displays if a problem occurs with the All Wheel Drive AWD system The vehicle will run in 2WD This could be caused by An electronics problem Worn out or overheated clutch plates Various electrical issues The system may need service See your dealer SERVICE STABILITRAK ...

Page 185: ...ty Belt Messages AUTOMATIC SEATBELT TIGHTENING UNAVAILABLE This message displays when the Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System becomes unavailable This could be caused by a temporary condition If the message continues to display see your dealer SERVICE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT TIGHTENING SYSTEM If this message displays take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the Automatic Safety Belt Tightening Sys...

Page 186: ... a problem with the pushbutton start system Take the vehicle to your dealer for service TURN STEERING WHEEL START VEHICLE AGAIN This message may display when you try to start the vehicle but the column remains locked Try turning the steering wheel while starting the vehicle to unlock the steering column If the vehicle still does not start turn the steering wheel the other way and try starting the ...

Page 187: ...e 5 36 Transmission Messages SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission See your dealer SHIFT DENIED This message displays when using the Driver Shift Control DSC and attempting to shift to a gear not appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute rpm See Manual Mode on page 9 30 SHIFT TO PARK This message displays when the transmiss...

Page 188: ...id on page 10 24 Vehicle Personalization Use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features The following are all possible personalization features Depending on the vehicle some may not be available Infotainment System Audio System Controls To access the personalization menu 1 Press SETTINGS on the Home page on the infotainment system display 2 Press...

Page 189: ...ypad Press Enter to go to the confirmation screen Re enter the four digit code Press LOCK to lock the system Enter the four digit code to unlock the system Press the Back screen button to go back to the previous menu Radio Press to display the Radio menu and the following may display Manage Favorites Number of Favorites Shown Auto Volume Audible Touch Feedback Bose Audio Pilot Maximum Start Up Vol...

Page 190: ...e If the vehicle is started and the volume is greater than this level the volume is adjusted to this level To set the maximum startup volume press or to increase or decrease Vehicle Select and the following may display Climate and Air Quality Collision Detection Systems Comfort and Convenience Lighting Power Door Locks Remote Lock Unlock Start Climate and Air Quality Select and the following may d...

Page 191: ...Assist Backing Warning Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat Auto Collision Preparation This feature will turn on or off the Forward Collision Alert feature as well as the Automatic Braking capability of the Auto Collision Preparation feature With the Alert Brake setting both Forward Collision Alert as well as the Automatic Braking capability of the Auto Collision Preparation feature are available The...

Page 192: ...Cruise Control on page 9 44 Select Off or On Rear Cross Traffic Alert This allows the Rear Cross Traffic Alert feature to be turned on or off See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9 57 Select Off or On Comfort and Convenience Select and the following may display Auto Memory Recall Easy Exit Options Chime Volume Reverse Tilt Mirror Personalization by Driver Rain Sense Wipers Auto Me...

Page 193: ...elect and the following may display Vehicle Locator Lights Exit Lighting Left or Right Hand Traffic Auto High Beam Vehicle Locator Lights This feature will flash the exterior lamps when K on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is pressed to locate the vehicle Select Off or On Exit Lighting This allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dar...

Page 194: ...nd the following may display Remote Unlock Light Feedback Remote Lock Feedback Remote Door Unlock Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Passive Door Unlock Passive Door Lock Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Remote Unlock Light Feedback When on the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter Select Off or Flash Lights Remote Lock Feedback This allow...

Page 195: ...System Operation on page 2 3 Select Off On with Horn Chirp or On Remote Left in Vehicle Alert This feature sounds an alert when the RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle Select Off or On Bluetooth Select and the following may display Pair New Device Device Management Ringtones Voice Mail Numbers Pair New Device Select to pair a new device See Pairing in Infotainment Controls under Bluetooth in th...

Page 196: ...feature adjusts the voice prompt length Select Short or Long Audio Feedback Speed This feature adjusts the audio feedback speed Select Slow Medium or Fast Display Select and the following may display Mode Proximity Sensing Calibrate Touchscreen Turn Display Off Mode Select to change the display screen for day or night driving Select Auto Day or Night Proximity Sensing When on certain screen button...

Page 197: ...ar Park Assist Symbols Select to turn Off or On See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9 57 Return to Factory Settings Select and the following may display Restore Vehicle Settings Clear All Private Data Restore Radio Settings Restore Vehicle Settings This allows selection of restoring vehicle settings Select Restore or Cancel Clear All Private Data This allows selection to clear al...

Page 198: ...Black plate 68 1 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 6882317 2014 CRC 9 19 13 5 68 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES ...

Page 199: ...Hazard Warning Flashers 6 7 Turn and Lane Change Signals 6 7 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control 6 8 Dome Lamps 6 8 Reading Lamps 6 9 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 6 10 Exit Lighting 6 10 Battery Load Management 6 10 Battery Power Protection 6 11 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 6 12 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal leve...

Page 200: ...g traffic conditions The system turns the high beam headlamps on when it is dark enough and there is no other traffic present This light comes on in the instrument cluster when the IntelliBeam system is enabled Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam To enable the IntelliBeam system with the turn signal lever in the neutral position turn the exterior lamp control to AUTO The blue high beam on light ap...

Page 201: ...ger on page 6 4 and Flash to Pass on page 6 4 The IntelliBeam system can be disabled by the High Low Beam Changer or the Flash to Pass feature If this happens the High Low Beam Changer must be activated two times within five seconds to reactivate the IntelliBeam system The instrument cluster light will come on to indicate the IntelliBeam is reactivated The high beams may not turn off automatically...

Page 202: ...headlamps on if any of the above conditions exist This feature can be turned on or off See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 58 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver door is opened with the ignition off Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 2 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Push the tu...

Page 203: ...to low beam Daytime Running Lamps DRL DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day The dedicated DRL will come on when all of the following conditions are met The ignition is on The exterior lamp control is in AUTO The light sensor determines it is daytime The parking brake is released or the vehicle is not in P Park The taillamps instrument panel lights and ot...

Page 204: ...ition is off Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO the headlamps parking lamps and other exterior lamps come on The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed When the wipers are not operating these lamps turn off Move the exterior lamp control to O or to disable this feature Ada...

Page 205: ...bags deploy Turn and Lane Change Signals Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change Hold it there until the lane change is completed If the lever is briefly pressed and released the turn signal flashes three times The tu...

Page 206: ...on Move the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the lights The brightness of the displays automatically adjusts based on outdoor lighting The instrument panel illumination control will set the lowest level to which the displays will automatically be adjusted Dome Lamps The dome lamp is in the overhead console To change the dome lamp settings press the following OFF Turns the lamp off even whe...

Page 207: ... on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors These lamps come on when any door is opened To manually turn the reading lamps on or off Press m or n next to each overhead console reading lamp Press the button next to each rear passenger reading lamp For more information on interior lighting see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 8 ...

Page 208: ...aillamps parking lamps and license plate lamps come on at night or in areas with limited lighting when the key is removed from the ignition The dome lamps also come on when the key is removed from the ignition The exterior lamps and dome lamps remain on after the door is closed for a set amount of time then automatically turn off If equipped with Keyless Access the exterior lamps and dome lamps au...

Page 209: ...og lamps rear window defogger climate control fan at high speed heated seats engine cooling fans trailer loads and loads plugged into accessory power outlets EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery It does this by balancing the generator s output and the vehicle s electrical needs It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power whenever needed It can temporarily reduce the...

Page 210: ...s after the ignition is turned off if the parking lamps or headlamps have been manually left on This protects against draining the battery To restart the 10 minute timer turn the exterior lamp control to the off position and then back to the parking lamp or headlamp position To keep the lamps on for more than 10 minutes the ignition must be in the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN position ...

Page 211: ... 19 13 Infotainment System 7 1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment 7 1 Introduction Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio audio players phone navigation system and voice or speech recognition if equipped It also includes information on settings ...

Page 212: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 6882317 2014 CRC 9 19 13 7 2 Infotainment System 2 NOTES ...

Page 213: ...ystem 8 8 Air Vents Air Vents 8 10 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter 8 11 Service 8 11 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating cooling and ventilation Climate Control Buttons 1 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2 Fan Control 3 OFF Fan 4 Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated...

Page 214: ...onized Temperature 5 A C Mode Air Conditioning 6 Climate Control Selection Application Tray Button 7 Rear Rear Climate Control Touch Screen 8 Air Delivery Mode Control Climate Control Touch Screen The fan air delivery mode air conditioning driver and passenger temperatures and SYNC settings can be controlled by pressing CLIMATE on the infotainment home screen or the climate button in the touch scr...

Page 215: ...f the air delivery mode or fan setting is manually adjusted the auto indicator turns off and the display will show the selected settings Auto operation can be turned off individually for climate settings For automatic operation 1 Press AUTO 2 Set the temperature Allow the system time to stabilize Then adjust the temperature as needed for best comfort To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the vehi...

Page 216: ...o open the rear climate control screen The rear climate control settings can now be adjusted from the front passenger area Manual Operation z 9 y Fan Control Press the fan control buttons or the touch screen fan control to increase or decrease the fan speed Press and hold the buttons or the touch screen control to adjust speed more quickly The fan speed setting displays Pressing either button canc...

Page 217: ...peratures below freezing may also prevent the air conditioner from running Press AUTO to return to automatic operation and the air conditioner runs as needed Automatic Air Recirculation When the AUTO indicator light is on the air is automatically recirculated as needed to help quickly cool the inside of the vehicle The climate control system may have a sensor to detect air pollution When using aut...

Page 218: ...dow defogger on or off The rear window defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes If turned on again it runs for about five minutes before turning off The upper region of gridlines on the rear window are antenna lines and are not intended to heat when the defogger is activated The heated outside rearview mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger button is on and help to clear fog ...

Page 219: ...uipped with heated or ventilated seats they may come on during a remote start See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 9 and Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 1 10 Sensor The solar sensor on top of the instrument panel near the windshield monitors the solar heat The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature fan speed recirculation and air delivery mode for best comfo...

Page 220: ...eme odors Press to activate recirculation The air quality sensor system does not protect against carbon monoxide CO which you cannot see or smell See Engine Exhaust on page 9 26 Rear Climate Control System If equipped with a rear climate control system the settings can be adjusted with the rear climate control buttons and the touch screen Rear Climate Control Buttons 1 Heated Rear Seats If Equippe...

Page 221: ...l faceplate must be pressed twice to turn the system back on SYNC Press SYNC on the touch screen to match the rear climate control temperature to the front climate control driver temperature The SYNC button will be lit Press the TEMP MODE or AUTO button twice to unlink the set driver and rear temperatures The SYNC button turns off Rear Control Lockout Press to lock or unlock control of the rear cl...

Page 222: ...r faceplate to change the direction of the airflow in the rear seating area M or L Heated Rear Seats If Equipped Press M or L to heat the left or right outboard seat cushion and seatback See Heated Rear Seats on page 3 14 Air Vents Adjustable air vents are in the center and on the side of the instrument panel 1 Thumbwheel 2 Slider Knob Use the thumbwheels 1 near the air vents to open or close off ...

Page 223: ...er The filter removes dust pollen and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 See your dealer regarding replacement of the filter Service All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle The refrigerant system should o...

Page 224: ...Black plate 12 1 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 6882317 2014 CRC 9 19 13 8 12 Climate Controls 2 NOTES ...

Page 225: ... 9 26 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 9 26 Running the Vehicle While Parked 9 27 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 9 27 Manual Mode 9 30 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 9 32 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 9 32 Electric Parking Brake 9 34 Brake Assist 9 36 Ride Control Systems Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 9 36 Driver Mode Control 9 39 Limited Slip Differential 9 40 Cruise...

Page 226: ...rcise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away from the road Many local governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction Become familiar with the local laws in your area To avoid distracted driving always keep your eyes on the road hands on the wheel and mind on the drive Do not use a phone in demanding driving situations Use a hands free method to place o...

Page 227: ...one Warning Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death Focus your attention on driving See the infotainment manual for information on that system or the navigation system if equipped including pairing and using a cell phone Defensive Driving Defensive driving means always expect the unexpected The first step in driving defensively is to wea...

Page 228: ...ic If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven brake normally but do not pump the brakes Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down If the engine stops there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied Once the power assist is used up it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Steering Variable Effort Steering Some ...

Page 229: ...d period of time power steering assist may be reduced If steering assist is used for an extended period of time power assist may be reduced Normal use of the power steering assist should return when the system cools down See specific vehicle steering messages under Vehicle Messages on page 5 44 See your dealer if there is a problem Curve Tips Take curves at a reasonable speed Reduce speed before e...

Page 230: ...three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle s three control systems Braking Skid wheels are not rolling Steering or Cornering Skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force Acceleration Skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overd...

Page 231: ...ate Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep standing or flowing water Warning Wet brakes can cause crashes They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car vehicle wash lightly apply the brake pedal until the b...

Page 232: ...ighway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving If you become tired or sleepy find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest Other driving tips include Keep the vehicle well ventilated Keep the interior temperature cool Keep your eyes moving scan the road ahead and to the sides Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often Hill and Mountain Roads Driv...

Page 233: ...ld be in your lane stalled car accident Pay attention to special road signs falling rocks area winding roads long grades passing or no passing zones and take appropriate action Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road creating less traction or grip Wet ice can occur at about 0 C 32 F when freezing rain begins to fall resulting i...

Page 234: ...e System ABS on page 9 32 See Driver Mode Control on page 9 39 Turn off cruise control on slippery surfaces Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby Get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe Turn on the hazard warning flashers Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror Warning Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle ...

Page 235: ...y when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold Moving about to keep warm also helps If it takes some time for help to arrive now and then when you run the engine push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed This keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps Do this as little as possible to save fuel If the Vehicl...

Page 236: ...hat could free the vehicle If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out If the vehicle does need to be towed out see Towing the Vehicle on page 10 76 Vehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory install...

Page 237: ... Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating positions 1 and the maximum vehicle capacity weight 2 in kilograms and pounds The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires 3 and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures 4 For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10 48 and Tire Pressure on page 10 52...

Page 238: ...mple if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage 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 luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towi...

Page 239: ...act Occupant Weight 68 kg 150 lbs 2 136 kg 300 lbs 3 Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 317 kg 700 lbs Example 2 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 453 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 68 kg 150 lbs 5 340 kg 750 lbs 3 Available Cargo Weight 113 kg 250 lbs Example 3 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 453 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 91 kg 200 lbs 5 453 kg 1 000 lbs ...

Page 240: ...l Label Example A vehicle specific Certification label is attached to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar The label tells the gross weight capacity of the vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for the vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if the...

Page 241: ... else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they will keep going Warning Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle In the cargo area put them as far forward as possible Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases...

Page 242: ... brake or slow the vehicle when the engine speed will exceed 4000 rpm Do not let the engine labor Never lug the engine in high gear at low speeds Do not participate in track events sport driving schools or similar activities during this break in period Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary Oil and fuel consumption may be higher than normal during the first 2 414 km 1 500 mi To...

Page 243: ...Keyless Access system See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 3 To shift out of P Park the vehicle must be in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN and the brake pedal must be applied Stopping the Engine OFF No Indicator Lights When the vehicle is stopped press the ENGINE START STOP button once to turn the engine off If the vehicle is in P Park the ignition will turn off and Retained Accessory P...

Page 244: ...OFF On vehicles with an automatic transmission the shift lever must be in P Park to turn the ignition switch to the OFF position 4 Set the parking brake See Electric Parking Brake on page 9 34 Warning Turning off the vehicle while moving may cause loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags While driving only shut the vehicle off in an emergency If the vehicle ca...

Page 245: ...icle off and the brake pedal not applied pressing and holding the button for more than five seconds will place the vehicle in Service Only Mode The instruments and audio systems will operate as they do in ON RUN but the vehicle will not be able to be driven The engine will not start in Service Only Mode Press the button again to turn the vehicle off Starting the Engine Move the shift lever to P Pa...

Page 246: ...ill display a message See Key and Lock Messages on page 5 49 If the battery in the RKE transmitter needs replacing the DIC will display a message The vehicle can still be driven See Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery in Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 3 The vehicle has a Computer Controlled Cranking System This feature assists in starting the engine and protect...

Page 247: ...loor and holding it there as you press the ENGINE START STOP button Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to allow the cranking motor to cool down When the engine starts release the accelerator If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing This clears the extra gasoline from the engine Do not race the engine immediately after starting it Operate the engine and transmissi...

Page 248: ...dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the Continued Warning Continued vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set t...

Page 249: ...with an electronic shift lock release system The shift lock release is designed to prevent movement of the shift lever out of P Park unless the ignition is in ON RUN and the brake pedal is applied The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage less than 9 volt battery If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage try charging o...

Page 250: ... cannot be seen or smelled Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death Exhaust may enter the vehicle if The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation parking garages tunnels deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes Continued Warning Continued The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage The vehicle exhaust syst...

Page 251: ...an enclosed area such as a garage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running If the vehicle is left with the engine running follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move See Shifting Into Park on page 9 24 and Engine Exhaust on page 9 26 If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer see Driving Chara...

Page 252: ...ft the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park See Shifting Into Park on page 9 24 If you are pulling a trailer see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9 81 Make sure the shift lever is fully in P Park before s...

Page 253: ...e 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 not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed Caution Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by...

Page 254: ... place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place While in Sport Mode the vehicle monitors driving behavior and automatically enables Performance Shift Features when spirited driving is detected These features ...

Page 255: ...ill activate a temporary tap manual shift mode allowing the transmission to be manually shifted Automatic shifts return after no manual shifts have been done for seven to 10 seconds The temporary tap mode can also be deactivated by holding the right upshift control briefly While using Tap Shift the vehicle will have firmer quicker shifting You can use this for sport driving or when climbing or des...

Page 256: ...ive Systems All Wheel Drive Vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels It is fully automatic and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS This vehicle has ABS an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid When the vehicle begins to drive away ABS checks itself A momentary motor or clicking noise might be hea...

Page 257: ... you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As the brakes are applied the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that ve...

Page 258: ...here are also parking brake related Driver Information Center DIC messages See Brake System Messages on page 5 45 In case of insufficient electrical power the EPB cannot be applied or released Before leaving the vehicle check the red parking brake status light to ensure that the parking brake is applied EPB Apply To apply the EPB 1 Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop 2 Lift up the EPB switch...

Page 259: ...hicle is not moving This is normal and is done to periodically check the correct operation of the EPB system If the EPB fails to apply the rear wheels should be blocked to prevent vehicle movement EPB Release To release the EPB 1 Place the ignition in the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN position 2 Apply and hold the brake pedal 3 Push down momentarily on the EPB switch The EPB is released when the red par...

Page 260: ...d the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the ABS activates Minor brake pedal pulsation or pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver should continue to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates The brake assist feature will aut...

Page 261: ...ile they are operating or while performing diagnostic checks This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with the vehicle It is recommended to leave both systems on for normal driving conditions but It may be necessary to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9 11 and Turning the Systems Off and On later in this section The indic...

Page 262: ...our dealer Turning the Systems Off and On The button for TCS and StabiliTrak is on the center console behind the shift lever Caution Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off The vehicle driveline could be damaged To turn off only TCS press and release the Y button The traction off light i displays in the instrument cluster The appropriate DIC message is displayed See Ride Cont...

Page 263: ...ter turn off Adding accessories can affect the vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 10 2 Driver Mode Control Driver Mode Control attempts to add a sportier feel provide a more comfortable ride or assist in different weather conditions or terrain This system simultaneously changes the software calibration of various sub systems Depending on the option package available fe...

Page 264: ...the normal driving mode based on braking throttle input and vehicle lateral acceleration The steering will change to provide more precise control If the vehicle has MagneRide the suspension will change to provide better cornering performance Snow Ice Mode Use when more traction is needed during slippery conditions The transmission will use 2 Second gear instead of 1 First gear when accelerating fr...

Page 265: ...maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 40 km h 25 mph If the brakes are applied the cruise control disengages If the StabiliTrak system begins to limit wheel spin while using cruise control the cruise control automatically disengages See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 36 If a collision alert occurs when cr...

Page 266: ...ter press SET down to the second detent Cancel Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory Setting Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in use it could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired Keep the cruise control button off when cruise is not being used 1 Press J 2 Get up to the desired speed 3 Press and release the SET control on the steerin...

Page 267: ...glish or metric units See Instrument Cluster on page 5 11 The increment value used depends on the units displayed Reducing Speed While Cruise Control is at a Set Speed If the cruise control system is already activated Press and hold SET down until the desired lower speed is reached then release it To decrease the vehicle speed in small increments briefly press SET down to the first detent For each...

Page 268: ... maintain the vehicle speed When going downhill the cruise control system may automatically brake to slow the vehicle down Also you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down If the brake is applied the cruise control disengages Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal Press Press J Erasing Speed Memory The crui...

Page 269: ...age if the TCS or electronic stability control system is disabled Warning ACC has limited braking ability and may not have time to slow the vehicle down enough to avoid a collision with another vehicle you are following This can occur when vehicles suddenly slow or stop ahead or enter your lane Also see Alerting the Driver in this section Complete attention is always required while driving and you...

Page 270: ... the control up briefly to resume the previous set speed or to increase vehicle speed if ACC is already activated To increase speed by 1 km h 1 mph press RES up to the first detent To increase speed to the next 5 km h 5 mph mark on the speedometer press RES up to the second detent SET Set Coast Press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate ACC or to decrease vehicle speed if ACC is ...

Page 271: ...hough it can be resumed when driving at lower speeds To set ACC 1 Press 2 Get up to the desired speed 3 Press and release the SET control on the steering wheel 4 Remove foot from the accelerator After ACC is set it may immediately apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead is detected closer than the selected following gap The ACC indicator displays in the instrument cluster and Head Up Display HUD if eq...

Page 272: ...all increments press RES up to the first detent For each press the vehicle goes 1 km h 1 mph faster To increase vehicle speed in larger increments press RES up to the second detent For each press the vehicle speed increases to the next 5 km h 5 mph mark on the speedometer When it is determined that there is no vehicle ahead or the vehicle ahead is beyond the selected following gap then the vehicle...

Page 273: ...the follow distance gap selected Press 3 on the steering wheel to adjust the following gap Each press cycles the gap button through three settings Far Medium or Near When pressed the current gap setting displays briefly on the instrument cluster and HUD if equipped Subsequent presses cycle the gap button through three settings Far Medium or Near The gap setting will be maintained until it is chang...

Page 274: ...at will pulse five times See Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 58 See Defensive Driving on page 9 3 Approaching and Following a Vehicle The vehicle ahead symbol is in the instrument cluster and HUD display if equipped The vehicle ahead symbol only displays when a vehicle is detected in your vehicle s path moving in the same direction If this symbol is not displayi...

Page 275: ...ontinued Warning Continued stop and go traffic or when a vehicle suddenly appears due to a vehicle ahead changing lanes Your vehicle may not stop and could cause a crash Use caution when using ACC Your complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes ACC Automatically Disengages ACC may automatically disengage and the driver will need ...

Page 276: ... more than two minutes or if the driver door is opened and the driver safety belt is unbuckled the ACC automatically applies the electric parking brake to hold the vehicle The electric parking brake status light will turn on See Electric Parking Brake on page 9 34 To release the electric parking brake press the accelerator pedal A DIC warning message may display indicating to shift to P Park befor...

Page 277: ...ing On curves ACC may not detect a vehicle ahead in your lane You could be startled if the vehicle accelerates up to the set speed especially when following a vehicle exiting or entering exit ramps You could lose control of the vehicle or crash Do not use ACC while driving on an entrance or exit ramp Always be ready to use the brakes if necessary Warning On curves ACC may respond to a vehicle in a...

Page 278: ...appear ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes ACC may occasionally provide an alert and or braking that is considered unnecessary It could respond to vehicles in different lanes signs guardrails and other stationary objects when entering or exiting a curve This is normal operation The vehicle does not need service Other Vehicle Lane Changes ACC will not detect a veh...

Page 279: ...ied the ACC disengages Ending ACC There are three ways to disengage ACC Step lightly on the brake pedal Press Press Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is erased from memory if is pressed or if the ignition is turned off Cleaning the Sensing System The camera sensor on the windshield behind the rearview mirror and the radar sensors on the front of the vehicle can become blocked by sn...

Page 280: ...nued Warning Continued these systems Failure to use proper care when driving may result in injury death or vehicle damage See Defensive Driving on page 9 3 Under many conditions these systems will not Detect children pedestrians bicyclists or animals Detect vehicles or objects outside the area monitored by the system Work at all driving speeds Continued Warning Continued Warn you or provide you wi...

Page 281: ...y help the driver to avoid a crash or to reduce crash damage while backing and parking Some models may also have the Rear Automatic Braking and Backing Warning System Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA Automatic Parking Assist APA and or Front Parking Assist When the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse the RVC displays an image of the area behind the vehicle in the center stack display When the vehicle i...

Page 282: ...e proper care before backing may result in injury death or vehicle damage Always check behind and around the vehicle before backing 1 View Displayed by the Camera 1 View Displayed by the Camera 2 Corners of the Rear Bumper Displayed images may be farther or closer than they appear The area displayed is limited and objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper do not dis...

Page 283: ...backing up when towing a trailer as the RCTA detection zones that extend out from the back of the vehicle do not move further back when a trailer is towed With Rear Park Assist and if equipped with Front Park Assist as the vehicle moves at speeds of less than 8 km h 5 mph the sensors on the bumpers detect objects up to 2 5 m 8 ft behind and 1 2 m 4 ft in front of the vehicle within a zone 25 cm 10...

Page 284: ...etected or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times Beeps for Front Parking Assist are higher pitched than for Rear Parking Assist Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control ACC have the Backing Warning System which is designed to help avoid backing crashes The system can warn of rear objects when backing up at speeds greater than 8 km h 5 mph The Backing Warning System will beep once ...

Page 285: ...s backing too fast to avoid a crash with a detected object it may automatically brake hard to a stop Warning Rear Automatic Braking may not avoid many types of backing crashes Do not wait for the automatic braking to apply This system is not designed to replace driver braking but only acts when the vehicle may not stop in time The system in some situations or environments may not brake or Continue...

Page 286: ... Warning Continued screen and check the area around the vehicle to make sure it is safe to proceed Turning the Features On or Off The X button on the center stack is used to turn on or off the Front and Rear Parking Assist Rear Automatic Braking and Backing Warning System at the same time The indicator light next to the button comes on when the features are on and turns off when the features have ...

Page 287: ...s verify that the parking space is appropriate for parking a vehicle APA does not respond to changes in the parking space such as movement of an adjacent vehicle or a person or object entering the parking space APA does not detect or avoid traffic that is behind or alongside of the vehicle Always be prepared to stop the vehicle during the parking maneuver The system is available when the vehicle s...

Page 288: ... a previously detected space The APA system does not need service If the vehicle exceeds 10 km h 6 mph APA is automatically disengaged and automatic steering will turn off A DIC progress arrow displays the status of the parking maneuver Depending on the space size additional maneuvers may be required and there will be additional instructions When changing gears allow the automatic steering to comp...

Page 289: ... alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses the Safety Alert Seat FCA also lights an amber visual alert if following another vehicle much too closely FCA detects vehicles within a distance of approximately 60 m 197 ft and operates at speeds above 40 km h 25 mph If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control ACC it can detect vehicles to distances of approximately 110 m 360 ft and operates at ...

Page 290: ...ator will display green Vehicles may not be detected on curves highway exit ramps or hills or due to poor visibility FCA will not detect another vehicle ahead until it is completely in the driving lane Warning FCA does not provide a warning to help avoid a crash unless it detects a vehicle FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is blocked by dirt snow or ice or if the windshield is d...

Page 291: ...e front or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times When this Collision Alert occurs the brake system may prepare for driver braking to occur more rapidly which can cause a brief mild deceleration Continue to apply the brake pedal as needed Cruise control may be disengaged when the Collision Alert occurs Tailgating Alert The vehicle ahead indicator will display amber when you are ...

Page 292: ...ay the alert will occur Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the alert timing The range of selectable alert timing may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions If your vehicle is equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control ACC changing the FCA timing setting automatically changes the following gap setting Far Medium or Near Unnecessary Alerts FCA may provide unnecessar...

Page 293: ...ions or pedal movement during this time is normal and the brake pedal should continue to be applied as needed IBA will automatically disengage only when the brake pedal is released Warning IBA may increase vehicle braking in situations when it may not be necessary You could block the flow of traffic If this occurs take your foot off the brake pedal and then apply the brakes as needed Automatic Col...

Page 294: ...ystem prepared for driver braking to occur more rapidly Automatic Braking In some imminent front end crash situations if the driver has not applied the brakes Automatic Braking applies the brakes to help reduce crash damage It may even help avoid some very low speed crashes Automatic Braking may slow the vehicle to a complete stop to try to avoid a potential crash If this happens Automatic Braking...

Page 295: ... equipped the Side Blind Zone Alert system is a lane changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding crashes that occur with vehicles in the side blind zone or spot areas The SBZA warning display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on Warning SBZA does not alert the driver to vehicles rapidly approaching outside of the side blind zones pedest...

Page 296: ...hen the system detects a vehicle in the next lane over that is in the side blind zone This indicates it may be unsafe to change lanes Before making a lane change check the SBZA display check mirrors glance over your shoulder and use the turn signals Left Side Mirror Display Right Side Mirror Display When the vehicle is started both outside mirror SBZA displays will briefly come on to indicate the ...

Page 297: ...ed service SBZA may not always alert the driver to vehicles in the side blind zone especially in wet conditions The system does not need to be serviced The system may light up due to guardrails signs trees shrubs and other non moving objects This is normal system operation the vehicle does not need service SBZA may not operate when the SBZA sensors in the left or right corners of the rear bumper a...

Page 298: ...re direction LDW will not warn if the turn signal is on in the departure direction or if a sharp maneuver is made Warning The LDW system is an aid to help the vehicle stay in the driving lane It does not steer the vehicle The LDW system may not Provide enough time to avoid a crash Detect lane markings under bad weather conditions or if the windshield is dirty Detect lane markings and will not dete...

Page 299: ... will change to amber and flash In addition three beeps will be sounded from the left or right side or the Safety Alert Seat will pulse three times on either the left or right side of the seat depending on the lane departure direction When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly If the LDW symbol does not appear when the system is on and the vehicle is traveling at least 56 km h 35 mph The lane ...

Page 300: ...tion Keep the windshield headlamps and camera sensors clean and in good repair LDW warnings may occur due to tar marks shadows cracks in the road or other road imperfections This is normal system operation the vehicle does not need service Fuel Use the recommended fuel for proper vehicle maintenance Recommended Fuel If the vehicle has a 3 6L V6 engine use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane r...

Page 301: ...propriate season Driving or starting could be affected if the incorrect fuel is used Drive the vehicle with the engine running until the fuel is a half tank or less then refuel with the current seasonal fuel Prohibited Fuels Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol as well as reformulated gasolines are available in some cities If these gasolines comply with the previously describ...

Page 302: ...mber 88861013 to the fuel tank at every engine oil change or every 15 000 km whichever occurs first Filling the Tank Warning Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death To help avoid injuries to you and others read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island Turn off the engine when refueling Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Continued ...

Page 303: ...f or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds before removing the nozzle After initial shutoff do not partially remove the nozzle to add more fuel as this will result in fuel spillage Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Exterior Care on page 10 79 Warning If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by ...

Page 304: ...iner while it is in the vehicle can cause fuel vapors that can ignite either by static electricity or other means You or others could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged Always Use approved fuel containers Remove the container from the vehicle trunk or pickup bed before filling Continued Warning Continued Place the container on the ground Place the nozzle inside the fill opening of th...

Page 305: ...10 76 Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips Driving with a Trailer When towing a trailer Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply to trailer towing Do not tow a trailer during the first 2 414 km 1500 mi to prevent damage to the engine axle or other parts Then during the first 800 km 500 mi of trailer towing do not drive over 80 km h 50 mph and do not make starts at full throttle ...

Page 306: ...ne Exhaust on page 9 26 Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience The combination you are driving is longer and not as responsive as the vehicle itself Get acquainted with the handling and braking of the rig before setting out for the open road Before starting check all trailer hitch parts and attachments safety chains electrical connectors lamps tires and mirrors If the trailer has...

Page 307: ...e trailer to come in contact with the vehicle The vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so the trailer will not strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn out the arrows on the instrument c...

Page 308: ...rking on Hills Warning Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous If something goes wrong the rig could start to move People can be injured and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged When possible always park the rig on a flat surface If parking the rig on a hill 1 Press the brake pedal but do not shift into P Park yet Turn the wheels into the curb if facing ...

Page 309: ... considerations that have to do with weight The weight of the trailer The weight of the trailer tongue The total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 454 kg 1 000 lb But even that can be too heavy It depends on how the rig is used For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much the vehicle is ...

Page 310: ...ler the tongue load must be added to the GVW because the vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 12 The trailer tongue 1 should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight 2 After loading the trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they are not adjustments might be made by moving some items around...

Page 311: ...es are not sealed dirt water and deadly carbon monoxide CO from the exhaust can get into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust on page 9 26 Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Leave enough slack so the rig can turn Never allo...

Page 312: ...e components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment Add on equipment can drain the vehicle s 12 volt battery even if the vehicle is not operating The vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle see Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 3 41 and Adding Equipment to the...

Page 313: ...0 31 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 32 Windshield Replacement 10 33 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 10 33 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 10 33 Halogen Bulbs 10 33 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 10 34 LED Lighting 10 34 License Plate Lamp 10 34 Replacement Bulbs 10 35 Electrical System Electrical System Overload 10 35 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 10 36 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 10 37 Instru...

Page 314: ...cluding such things as airbags braking stability ride and handling emissions systems aerodynamics durability and electronic systems like antilock brakes traction control and stability control These accessories or modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the installation or use of non GM cer...

Page 315: ...rvice work use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can This vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Airbag System Check on page 3 42 Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed Caution Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage to...

Page 316: ... The handle is under the front edge of the hood near the center Push the handle to the right and at the same time raise the hood To close the hood Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Then bring the hood from full open to within 152 mm 6 in of the closed position Pause then push the front center of the hood with a swift firm motion to fully close the hood ...

Page 317: ...Black plate 5 1 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 6882317 2014 CRC 9 19 13 Vehicle Care 10 5 Engine Compartment Overview 2 0L L4 Engine ...

Page 318: ...Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 37 4 Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Cooling System on page 10 16 5 Remote Negative Battery Terminal See Battery on page 10 28 6 Engine Oil Fill Cap See Engine Oil on page 10 8 7 Engine Cooling Fan Out of View See Cooling System on page 10 16 8 Engine Oil Dipstick See Engine Oil on page 10 8 9 Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 10 14 10 Brake ...

Page 319: ...Black plate 7 1 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 6882317 2014 CRC 9 19 13 Vehicle Care 10 7 3 6L V6 Engine ...

Page 320: ...ick See Engine Oil on page 10 8 9 Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 10 14 10 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brakes on page 10 25 Engine Oil To ensure proper engine performance and long life careful attention must be paid to engine oil Following these simple but important steps will help protect your investment Always use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade ...

Page 321: ...the oil pan Checking the oil level too soon after engine shutoff will not provide an accurate oil level reading Warning The engine oil dipstick handle may be hot it could burn you Use a towel or glove to touch the dipstick handle 2 Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Eng...

Page 322: ...the location of the engine oil fill cap Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when through Selecting the Right Engine Oil Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 8 Specification Use and ask for licensed engine oils with the...

Page 323: ... specification and displaying the dexos certification mark are all that is needed for good performance and engine protection Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your...

Page 324: ...thin the next 1 000 km 600 mi It is possible that if driving under the best conditions the oil life system might indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to a year The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset Your dealer has trained service people who will perform this work and reset the system It is also important to check the...

Page 325: ...in five seconds If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is not on the system is reset The system is reset when the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is off If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when the vehicle is started the engine oil life system has not been reset Repeat the procedure Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check th...

Page 326: ...n the driver side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 5 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspect the air cleaner filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 If you are driving in dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the engine air cleaner...

Page 327: ... out the filter 6 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 7 Reverse Steps 1 5 to reinstall the filter cover housing 3 6L V6 Engine 1 Air Duct Clamp 2 Electrical Connector 3 Screws 1 Disconnect the outlet duct by loosening the air duct clamp 1 2 Disconnect the electrical connector 2 and wiring attachment to cover 3 Remove the screws 3 on top of the cover 4 Lift the filter cover housing awa...

Page 328: ...orking on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner filter off Caution If the air cleaner filter is off dirt can easily get into the engine which could damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you are driving Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature 2 0L L4 Engine 1 Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 2 Engine C...

Page 329: ...he engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle Caution Using coolant other than DEX COOL can cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition Continued Caution Continued the engine coolant could require changing sooner Any repairs would not be co...

Page 330: ...nued With plain water or the wrong mixture the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant This mixture Gives freezing protection down to 37 C 34 F outside temperature Gives boiling ...

Page 331: ...e on a level surface when checking the coolant level It is normal to see coolant moving in the upper coolant hose return line when the engine is running It is also normal to see bubbles entering the surge tank through the small hose Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down If coo...

Page 332: ...oling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool Warning Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous Plain water and other liquids can boil before the proper coolant mixture will The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning The en...

Page 333: ...d the top chamber 3 Fill the surge tank top chamber with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture to the bottom of the fill neck The top chamber needs to be completely full Fill the surge tank bottom chamber through the service port to approximately half 4 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off and the surge tank service port cap open start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper r...

Page 334: ...as an indicator to warn of the engine overheating If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears get service help right away If the decision is made to lift the hood make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface Then check to see if the engine cooling fan is running If the engine is overheating the fan should be running If it is not do not continue to run the engine Ha...

Page 335: ... Stops after high speed driving Idles for long periods in traffic If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam 1 Turn the air conditioning off 2 Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed Open the windows as necessary 3 When it is safe to do so pull off the road shift to P Park or N Neutral and let the engine idle If the overheat warning no longer disp...

Page 336: ... the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 5 for reservoir location Caution Do not use engine coolant antifreeze in the windshield washer It can damage the windshield washer system and paint Continued Caution Continued Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system When u...

Page 337: ...nditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications See Capacities and Specifications on page 12...

Page 338: ...luid as indicated on the reservoir cap See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 5 for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear When new linings are installed the fluid level goes back up A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid ...

Page 339: ...ving it This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir Warning With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system the brakes might not work well This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Caution Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts For Continued Caution Continued example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in the brake ...

Page 340: ... a flashlight Do not smoke near a vehicle s battery When working around a vehicle s battery shield your eyes with protective glasses Keep children away from vehicle batteries Warning Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be hurt badly if you are not careful Follow instructions carefully when working around a battery Battery posts terminals and related accessories c...

Page 341: ... the ignition off 4 Start and run the engine for at least 30 seconds Vehicle Storage Infrequent Usage Remove the black negative cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down Extended Storage Remove the black negative cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger All Wheel Drive If the vehicle is equipped with All Wheel Drive AWD this is an additional system that needs lubr...

Page 342: ...of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 8 Starter Switch Check Warning When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before starting this check be sure there is enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake See Electric Parking Brake on page 9 34 Do n...

Page 343: ...lying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park contact your dealer for service Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check Warning When you are doing this check the vehicle could begin to move You or others could be injured Continued Warning Continued and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle...

Page 344: ...ypes and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11 9 Caution Allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty Do not allow the wiper arm to touch the windshield To replace the windshield wiper blade 1 Pull the windshield...

Page 345: ...and should need no further adjustment If the vehicle is damaged in a crash the headlamp aim may be affected If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary see your dealer Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 35 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs Warning Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas in...

Page 346: ... service any of the system components you could be seriously injured Have your dealer or a qualified technician service them After an HID headlamp bulb has been replaced the beam might be a slightly different shade than it was originally This is normal LED Lighting This vehicle has several LED lamps For replacement of any LED lighting assembly contact your dealer License Plate Lamp Lamp Assembly B...

Page 347: ...e lamp assembly 6 Push the lamp assembly back into position until the release tab locks into place Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number License Plate Lamp W5W LL For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload When the current electrical load is ...

Page 348: ...wiper switch is set to off and back to on To protect the wiper motor from overheating the wipers may slow down when the windshield is dry for a long period of time If a period of dry operation or little moisture exceeds ten minutes the wipers may switch to intermittent operation and remain there When moisture is again detected on the windshield wiper operation will return to the operator selected ...

Page 349: ...e goes out Replace the fuse as soon as possible To identify and check fuses circuit breakers and relays see Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 37 Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 10 41 and Rear Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 44 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is on the passenger side of the engine compartment Lift the fuse block cover to access the fuses The vehi...

Page 350: ...al GMNA Localizing MidEast 6882317 2014 CRC 9 19 13 10 38 Vehicle Care Number Usage 1 Not Used 2 Not Used 3 Not Used 4 Body Control Module 6 5 Not Used 6 Driver Power Seat 7 Not Used 8 Headlamp Washer Relay 9 Not Used 10 Not Used 11 Not Used ...

Page 351: ... Brake System Valve 21 AIR Pump Number Usage 22 MSB Driver 23 Wiper Control Relay 24 Wiper Speed Relay 25 Engine Control Module Relay 26 AIR Pump Relay 27 Spare Heated Seat 2 28 Body Control Module 1 Spare 29 AFS AHL Pedestrian Protection 30 Passenger Window Switch Number Usage 31 Body Control Module 7 32 Sunroof 33 Not Used 34 AOS Display MIL Ignition 35 Rear Electrical Center Ignition 36 Spare P...

Page 352: ...gnition 48 Fuel System Control Module Ignition Number Usage 49 Heated Steering Wheel 50 Steering Column Lock 51 Coolant Pump 52 Coolant Pump Relay 53 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch 54 AIR Solenoid 55 Transmission Control Module Spare 56 Headlamp Low Relay Number Usage 57 Headlamp High Relay 58 Starter 59 Starter Relay 60 Run Crank Relay 61 Vacuum Pump Relay 62 Air Conditioning Control Relay 63...

Page 353: ...orn Relay 69 Cooling Fan 70 Aero Shutter 71 Transmission Control Module Ignition Number Usage 72 Engine Control Module Ignition 73 Brake Vacuum Pump 74 Not Used Optional Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is in the end of the driver side of the instrument panel To access the fuses remove the end panel by gently prying with a plastic tool near each clip beginning at the poi...

Page 354: ...42 Vehicle Care To install the end cover insert the tabs on the back of the cover into the slots in the instrument panel at the points shown Align the clips with the slots in the instrument panel and press the cover into place The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown ...

Page 355: ... Tilt and Telescope Steering Column 8 Spare 9 Glove Box Release 10 Shunt Mini Fuses Usage 11 Body Control Module 1 12 Body Control Module 5 13 Spare 14 Spare 15 Spare 16 Spare 17 Spare 18 Spare 19 Spare 20 Spare 21 Spare Mini Fuses Usage 22 Sensing Diagnostic Module Automatic Occupant Sensing 23 Radio DVD Heater Ventilation and Air Conditioning 24 Display 25 Heated Steering Wheel 26 Wireless Charg...

Page 356: ...ning Blower Circuit Breakers Usage CB1 Retained Accessory Power Accessory Power Outlet Power CB7 Spare Relays Usage K10 Retained Accessory Power Accessory K605 Logistics K644 Glove Box Release Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the driver side of the rear compartment The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown ...

Page 357: ...East 6882317 2014 CRC 9 19 13 Vehicle Care 10 45 Number Usage 1 Electronic Limited Slip Differential DC DC Transformer 2 Left Window 3 Body Control Module 8 4 A C Inverter 5 Passive Entry Passive Start Battery 1 6 Body Control Module 4 7 Heated Mirrors 8 Amplifier ...

Page 358: ...ng Brake 15 Not Used 16 Trunk Release 17 Run Relay Number Usage 18 Logistics Relay 19 Logistics Fuse 20 Rear Window Defogger Relay 21 Mirror Window Module 22 Pedestrian Protection 23 Canister Vent 24 Pedestrian Protection 25 Rear Vision Camera Number Usage 26 Front Ventilated Seats 27 SBZA LDW EOCM 28 Trailer Sunshade 29 Rear Heated Seats 30 Semi Active Damping System 31 Transfer Case Control Modu...

Page 359: ...Trailer 37 Fuel Pump Fuel System Control Module 38 Not Used 39 Not Used Number Usage 40 Not Used 41 Not Used 42 Memory Seat Module 43 Body Control Module 3 44 Not Used 45 Battery Regulated Voltage Control 46 Engine Control Module Battery 47 Not Used 48 Not Used Number Usage 49 Trailer Module 50 Door Lock Security 51 Rear Closure Release 52 Not Used 53 Not Used 54 Door Lock Security 55 Not Used 56 ...

Page 360: ...ly used tires are dangerous Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing There could be a blowout and a serious crash See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 12 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The Continued Warning Continued resulting crash could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure ...

Page 361: ...ce etc Excessive spinning may cause the tires to explode See Tire Pressure for High Speed Operation on page 10 54 for inflation pressure adjustment for high speed driving All Season Tires This vehicle may come with all season tires These tires are designed to provide good overall performance on most road surfaces and weather conditions Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire perfor...

Page 362: ...ased road noise and shorter tread life After changing to winter tires be alert for changes in vehicle handling and braking If using winter tires Use tires of the same brand and tread type on all four wheel positions Use only radial ply tires of the same size load range and speed rating as the original equipment tires Winter tires with the same speed rating as the original equipment tires may not b...

Page 363: ...km 60 mi with a moderate load 80 km 50 mi and a heavy load 45 km 25 mi As soon as possible contact the nearest authorized GM or run flat servicing facility for inspection and repair or replacement When driving on a deflated run flat tire avoid potholes and other road hazards that could damage the tire and or wheel beyond repair When a tire has been damaged or driven any distance while deflated che...

Page 364: ...hat are optimized for maximum dry and wet road performance This special tread and compound will have decreased performance in cold climates and on ice and snow We recommend installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving at temperatures below approximately 5 C 40 F or on ice or snow covered roads is expected See Winter Tires on page 10 50 Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of a...

Page 365: ...le s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding how much weight the vehicle can carry and an example of the Tire and Loading Information label see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 12 How the vehicle is loaded affects vehicle handling and ride comfort Never load the vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry When to Check Check the tires once a month or more How to...

Page 366: ...and prevent leaks Tire Pressure for High Speed Operation Warning Driving at high speeds 160 km h 100 mph or higher puts an additional strain on tires Sustained high speed driving causes excessive heat buildup and can cause sudden tire failure You could have a crash and you or others could be killed Some high speed rated tires require inflation pressure adjustment for Continued Warning Continued hi...

Page 367: ...he system The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle s tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufa...

Page 368: ... properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect ...

Page 369: ... the Driver Information Center DIC The low tire pressure warning light and the DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure Using the DIC tire pressure levels can be viewed For additional information and details about the DIC operation and displays see Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 36 The low tire pressure warning light...

Page 370: ...nction the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle A DIC warning message also displays The malfunction light and DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the problem is corrected Some of the conditions that can cause these to come on are One of the road tires has been replaced with the spare tire The spare tire d...

Page 371: ...nction light and DIC message come on and stay on TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code The identification code needs to be matched to a new tire wheel position after rotating the vehicle s tires or replacing one or more of the TPMS sensors The TPMS sensor matching process should also be performed after replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the ...

Page 372: ... way DIC control The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the DIC screen 6 Start with the driver side front tire 7 Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall near the valve stem Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor A horn chirp confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wh...

Page 373: ...r fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Tire Rotation If the vehicle has non directional tires they should be rotated at the intervals specified in the Maintena...

Page 374: ...e position it is in Directional tires will have an arrow on the tire indicating the proper direction of rotation or will have left or right molded on the sidewall Use this rotation pattern if the vehicle has different size tires on the front and rear and they are non directional Different tire sizes should not be rotated front to rear Use this rotation pattern when rotating tires of the same size ...

Page 375: ...r dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency a cloth or a paper towel can be used however use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt Lightly coat the center of the ...

Page 376: ...fter six years regardless of tread wear The tire manufacture date is the last four digits of the DOT Tire Identification Number TIN which is molded into one side of the tire sidewall The first two digits represent the week 01 52 and the last two digits the year For example the third week of the year 2010 would have a four digit DOT date of 0310 Vehicle Storage Tires age when stored normally mounte...

Page 377: ...ide and handling traction control and tire pressure monitoring performance GM s TPC Spec number is molded onto the tire s sidewall near the tire size If the tires have an all season tread design the TPC Spec number will be followed by MS for mud and snow GM recommends replacing worn tires in complete sets of four Uniform tread depth on all tires will help to maintain the performance of the vehicle...

Page 378: ...es with a lower speed rating Warning Never drive faster than the speed the tires are rated regardless of the legal speed limit When frequently driving the vehicle at high speeds and or for prolonged periods of time check with your vehicle tire dealer for the proper type of tires to use for the specific driving and weather conditions Warning Mixing tires of different sizes other than those original...

Page 379: ...ed tires are installed See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 56 The Tire and Loading Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the vehicle See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 12 for the label location and more information about the Tire and Loading Information label Different Size Tires and Wheels If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original...

Page 380: ...re balancing are not necessary on a regular basis Consider an alignment check if there is unusual tire wear or the vehicle is significantly pulling to one side or the other Some slight pull to the left or right depending on the crown of the road and or other road surface variations such as troughs or ruts is normal If the vehicle is vibrating when driving on a smooth road the tires and wheels may ...

Page 381: ... air and cause loss of control causing a crash Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Caution The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Used Replacement Wheels Warning Replacing a wheel with a...

Page 382: ...nds it for the vehicle s tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To avoid vehicle damage drive slow and readjust or remove the traction device if it contacts the vehicle Do not spin the wheels If traction devices are used install them on the rear tires Caution If the vehicle is equipped with a tire size other than P245 40R18 245 40R18 275 35R18 or 255 35R1...

Page 383: ...here ever is a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid...

Page 384: ...ies can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you Continued Warning Continued They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you do not follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you Caution Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the Continued Ca...

Page 385: ...red cover Remove the cover to expose the terminal 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Caution If the other vehicle does not have a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use a vehicle that has a 12 volt system with a negative ground for jump starting 2 Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching 3 Set t...

Page 386: ...this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water 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 could be present Continued Warning Continued Battery fluid cont...

Page 387: ...inal for the discharged battery 9 Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at least four minutes 10 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs service Caution If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repa...

Page 388: ...service if the disabled vehicle must be towed Use the tow eye for towing a disabled vehicle or loading it onto a flatbed car carrier The tow eye should not be used to recover a vehicle from an off road situation Caution Improper use of the tow eye can cause vehicle damage Use caution and low speeds to prevent damage to the vehicle Carefully open the cover in the fascia by using the small notch tha...

Page 389: ...creational vehicle towing What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations What is the distance that will be traveled Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Is the proper towing equipment going to be used See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations Is the...

Page 390: ... the vehicle must be towed a dolly should be used See the following information on dolly towing 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 following the dolly manufacturer instructions 2 Put the rear wheels on the dolly 3 Shift the transmission to P Park 4 Firmly set the parking brak...

Page 391: ...y attached to the towing vehicle 8 Turn the ignition to OFF Dolly Towing All Wheel Drive Vehicles Vehicles with all wheel drive cannot be dolly towed Appearance Care Exterior Care Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory Use a de icing agent only when absolutely necessary and have the locks greased after using See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 8 Washing the Vehicle To preserve the ...

Page 392: ...2 in to the surface of the vehicle Use of power washers exceeding 8 274 kPa 1 200 psi can result in damage or removal of paint and decals The e symbol is on any underhood compartment electrical center that should not be power washed This could cause damage that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty If using an automatic car wash follow the car wash instructions The windshield wiper and rear...

Page 393: ...one to remove residue from the paint finish See your dealer for approved cleaning products Do not apply waxes or polishes to uncoated plastic vinyl rubber decals simulated wood or flat paint as damage can occur Caution Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may damage it Use only non abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat clearcoat paint ...

Page 394: ... Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps lenses emblems decals and stripes Follow instructions under Washing the Vehicle previously in this section Lamp covers are made of plastic and some have a UV protective coating Use only lukewarm water a soft cloth and mild car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Do not clean or wipe them while ...

Page 395: ...cleaner Clean rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades Bugs road grime sap and a buildup of vehicle wash wax treatments may cause wiper streaking Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged Damage can be caused by extreme dusty conditions sand salt heat sun snow and ...

Page 396: ...owel A wax may then be applied Caution Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium calcium or sodium chloride These chlorides are used on roads for conditions such as ice and dust Always wash the chrome with soap and water after exposure Caution To avoid surface damage do not use strong soaps chemicals...

Page 397: ...ll use plain water to flush dirt and debris from the vehicle s underbody Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this If not removed rust and corrosion can develop Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Origi...

Page 398: ...mage Apply all cleaners directly to the cleaning cloth Do not spray cleaners directly on any switches or controls Cleaners should be removed quickly Never allow cleaners to remain on the surface being cleaned for extended periods of time Cleaners may contain solvents that can become concentrated in the interior Before using cleaners read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label While cle...

Page 399: ...cleaning may damage the rear window defogger Cleaning the windshield with water during the first three to six months of ownership will reduce tendency to fog Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently so that the speaker will not be damaged Clean spots with just water and mild soap Coated Moldings Coated moldings should be cleaned When lightly soiled wipe with a sponge or soft lint free c...

Page 400: ...e a mild soap solution followed only by plain water If the soil is not completely removed it may be necessary to use a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before using a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter If ring formation occurs clean the entire fabric or carpet Following the cleaning process a paper towel can be used to blot excess mo...

Page 401: ...anent damage Wipe excess moisture from these surfaces after cleaning and allow them to dry naturally Never use heat steam spot lifters or spot removers Do not use cleaners that contain silicone or wax based products Cleaners containing these solvents can permanently change the appearance and feel of leather or soft trim and are not recommended Do not use cleaners that increase gloss especially on ...

Page 402: ...wrong size or is not properly installed it can interfere with the pedals Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle If the floor m...

Page 403: ...e floor mat on top of another The driver side floor mat is held in place by two button type retainers Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats 1 Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock the retainers and remove 2 Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position 3 Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place ...

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Page 405: ...ollow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by the vehicle warranty As the vehicle owner you are responsible for the scheduled maintenance in this section We recommend having your dealer perform these services 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 the different wa...

Page 406: ...ve the highest level of service available Your dealer has specially trained service technicians uses genuine 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 and Lubricants on page 11 8 and Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11 9 We recommend the use of g...

Page 407: ...ystem If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally service the vehicle within 5 000 km 3 000 miles since the last service Reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 12 Every Engine Oil Change Change engine oil and filter Reset oil life system See Engine Oil on page 10 8 and Engine Oil Life System on page 10 12 An Emission Control Service Engi...

Page 408: ...l inspection for damaged loose or missing parts or signs of wear Body hinges and latches key lock cylinders folding seat hardware and sunroof if equipped lubrication See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 8 More frequent lubrication may be required when the vehicle is exposed to a corrosive environment Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth makes them last longer se...

Page 409: ...ction Check on page 10 31 See Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check on page 10 31 Accelerator pedal check for damage high effort or binding Replace if needed Underbody flushing service Hood Decklid Liftgate Liftglass Support Gas Strut Service Visually inspect gas strut if equipped for signs of wear cracks or other damage Check the hold open ability of the gas strut Contact your dealer if service i...

Page 410: ...on All wheel drive vehicles only Transfer case fluid change severe service for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather in hilly or mountainous terrain when frequently towing a trailer or used for taxi police or delivery service During any maintenance if a power washer is used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody care should be taken to not directly spray the transfer case o...

Page 411: ... MidEast 6882317 2014 CRC 9 19 13 Service and Maintenance 11 7 Engine drive belts inspection for fraying excessive cracks or obvious damage or every 10 years whichever occurs first Replace if needed Replace brake fluid or every 10 years whichever occurs first ...

Page 412: ... Coolant on page 10 17 Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 19299818 Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements Automatic Transmission 2 0L I4 w 6 Speed Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission 3 6L V6 w 8 Speed Transmission ATF WS Automatic Transmission Fluid GM Part No 88863400...

Page 413: ...or GC LB Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant GM Part No 3634770 or Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 2 0L L4 Engine 20857930 A3178C 3 6L V6 Engine LFX 20857930 A3178C Engine...

Page 414: ...East 6882317 2014 CRC 9 19 13 11 10 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 2 0L L4 Engine 12647827 41 125 3 6L V6 Engine LFX 12622561 41 109 Wiper Blades Driver Side 60 cm 23 6 in 23144358 Passenger Side 45 cm 17 7 in 23144359 ...

Page 415: ...nd Maintenance 11 11 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed ...

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Page 417: ...fication Number VIN This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel on the left side of the vehicle It can be seen through the windshield from outside The 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 identifies the vehicle s en...

Page 418: ...C 9 19 13 12 2 Technical Data Service Parts Identification Label This label on the spare tire cover has the following information Vehicle Identification Number VIN Model designation Paint information Production options and special equipment Do not remove this label from the vehicle ...

Page 419: ...for more information Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System Engine 2 0L L4 Engine 8 5 L 9 0 qt 3 6L V6 Engine LFX 11 3 L 11 9 qt Engine Oil with Filter 2 0L L4 Engine RWD 4 7 L 5 0 qt 2 0L L4 Engine AWD 5 7 L 6 0...

Page 420: ...ate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Horsepower Torque Spark Plug Gap 2 0L L4 Engine LTG X 203 kW 5500 rpm 272 hp 5500 rpm 400 Nm 3000 rpm 295 lb ft 3000 rpm 0 75 0 90 mm 0 030 0 035 in 3 6L V6 Engine LFX 3 239 kW 6800 rpm 321 hp 6800 rpm 372 Nm 4800 rpm 275 lb ft 4800 rpm 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 0 043 in Vehicle Top Speed Vehic...

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Page 423: ...monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy them in a crash and if equipped to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle These modules may store data to help the dealer technician service the vehicle Some modules may also store data about how the vehicle is operated such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed These modules may retain personal preferences suc...

Page 424: ... crash situation occurs no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access ...

Page 425: ...stem may result in the storage of destinations addresses telephone numbers and other trip information See the infotainment manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions Radio Frequency Identification RFID RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security as well as in connection with conveniences such as Remot...

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Page 427: ...ld an Airbag Inflate 3 31 Where Are the Airbags 3 29 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 3 41 Passenger Status Indicator 5 21 Readiness Light 5 20 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 3 41 System Check 3 27 Alarm Vehicle Security 2 18 Alert Side Blind Zone SBZA 9 71 All Wheel Drive 9 32 10 29 Antilock Brake System ABS 9 32 Warning Light 5 27 Appearance Care Exterior 10 79 Interior 10 86 Armrest ...

Page 428: ...er Driving 9 9 Cargo Tie Downs 4 4 Cautions Danger and Warnings iii Center Console Storage 4 3 Chains Tire 10 70 Charging System Light 5 22 Check Engine Light 5 23 Child Restraints Infants and Young Children 3 46 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 3 52 Older Children 3 44 Securing 3 60 3 61 Systems 3 49 Circuit Breakers 10 36 Cleaning Exterior Care 10 79 Interior Care 10 86 Climate Control Sys...

Page 429: ... Driver Mode Control 9 39 Driving Assistance Systems 9 65 Characteristics and Towing Tips 9 81 Defensive 9 3 For Better Fuel Economy 1 26 Highway Hypnosis 9 8 Hill and Mountain Roads 9 8 If the Vehicle is Stuck 9 11 Loss of Control 9 6 Off Road Recovery 9 6 Vehicle Load Limits 9 12 Wet Roads 9 7 Winter 9 9 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 8 1 E Electric Parking Brake 9 34 Electrical Equipment...

Page 430: ...rd Warning 6 7 Flat Tire 10 71 Floor Mats 10 90 Fluid Automatic Transmission 10 13 Brakes 10 26 Washer 10 24 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 9 65 Front Seats Heated and Ventilated 3 10 Fuel 9 76 Additives 9 78 Economy Driving 1 26 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 9 80 Filling the Tank 9 78 Gauge 5 17 Low Fuel Warning Light 5 33 Recommended 9 76 System Messages 5 49 Fuses Engine Compartment Fus...

Page 431: ...0 Heated Mirrors 2 22 High Beam On Light 5 33 High Speed Operation 10 54 Highway Hypnosis 9 8 Hill and Mountain Roads 9 8 Hood 10 3 Horn 5 3 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 3 17 I Ignition Positions 9 19 Indicator Vehicle Ahead 5 29 Infants and Young Children Restraints 3 46 Infotainment 7 1 Infotainment System 13 3 Instrument Cluster 5 11 Instrument Panel Storage Area 4 1 Interior Rearview Mirr...

Page 432: ...Ajar 5 35 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 5 31 Engine Oil Pressure 5 32 Flash to Pass 6 4 High Beam On 5 33 High Low Beam Changer 6 4 Lane Departure Warning 5 28 Low Fuel Warning 5 33 Safety Belt Reminders 5 19 Security 5 33 Service Electric Parking Brake 5 27 StabiliTrak OFF 5 30 Tire Pressure 5 31 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak 5 30 Traction Off 5 29 Limited Slip Differential 9 40 Lo...

Page 433: ...mming Rearview 2 23 Convex 2 21 Heated 2 22 Power 2 21 Tilt in Reverse 2 23 Mirrors Interior Rearview 2 23 Mode 9 39 Driver Control 9 39 Monitor System Tire Pressure 10 55 N Net Convenience 4 4 New Vehicle Break In 9 18 O Object Detection System Messages 5 51 Odometer 5 16 Trip 5 16 Off Road Recovery 9 6 Oil Engine 10 8 Engine Oil Life System 10 12 Messages 5 48 Pressure Light 5 32 Older Children ...

Page 434: ...mended Fluids and Lubricants 11 8 Records Maintenance 11 11 Recreational Vehicle Towing 10 76 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 2 2 2 3 Remote Vehicle Start 2 9 Replacement Bulbs 10 35 Replacement Parts Airbags 3 43 Maintenance 11 9 Replacing Airbag System 3 43 Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash 3 59 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 3 26 Restraints Where to Put 3 50 Retained ...

Page 435: ...Records 11 11 Maintenance General Information 11 1 Parts Identification Label 12 2 Vehicle Messages 5 55 Service Electric Parking Brake Light 5 27 Servicing the Airbag 3 41 Shift Lock Control Function Check Automatic Transmission 10 31 Shifting Into Park 9 24 Out of Park 9 25 Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA 9 71 Signals Turn and Lane Change 6 7 Specifications and Capacities 12 3 Speedometer 5 16 Stabil...

Page 436: ... 10 68 When It Is Time for New Tires 10 63 Winter 10 50 Towing Driving Characteristics 9 81 Equipment 9 87 General Information 9 81 Recreational Vehicle 10 76 Trailer 9 85 9 86 Vehicle 10 76 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 5 30 Limited Slip Differential 9 40 Off Light 5 29 Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 9 36 Trailer Towing 9 85 9 86 Transmission Automatic 9 27 Fluid Au...

Page 437: ...arnings iii Cautions and Danger iii Hazard Flashers 6 7 Washer Fluid 10 24 Messages 5 58 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 10 68 Different Size 10 67 Replacement 10 68 When It Is Time for New Tires 10 63 Where to Put the Restraint 3 50 Windows 2 23 Power 2 24 Windshield Replacement 10 33 Wiper Washer 5 3 Winter Driving 9 9 Winter Tires 10 50 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 32 ...

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