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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V (Europe LHD) Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 6/26/12

Driving and Operating

9-1

Driving and
Operating

Driving Information

Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 9-6
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9

Starting and Operating

New Vehicle Run-In . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Ignition Positions (Key

Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

Ignition Positions (Keyless

Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14

Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17

Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Parking (Manual Gearbox) . . . 9-19
Parking over Things

That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

Engine Exhaust

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-21
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23

Manual Gearbox

Manual Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25

Drive Systems

All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27

Brakes

Antilock Brake

System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27

Parking Brake (Manual) . . . . . . 9-28
Parking Brake (Electric) . . . . . . 9-29
Brake Assist

(Except CTS-V) . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31

Ride Control Systems

Traction Control

System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32

StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Competitive Driving Mode . . . 9-34
Magnetic Ride Control . . . . . . . 9-34
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . 9-35

Cruise Control

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35

Object Detection Systems

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 9-37
Side Blind Zone

Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39

Rear Vision

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41

Fuel

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Filling a Portable Fuel

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46

Summary of Contents for CTS 2013

Page 1: ...ontrols 5 1 Controls 5 2 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 11 Information Displays 5 28 Vehicle Messages 5 32 Vehicle Personalisation 5 47 Lighting 6 1 Exterior Lighting 6 1 Interior Lighting 6 6...

Page 2: ...9 Jump Starting 10 93 Towing 10 97 Appearance Care 10 99 Service and Maintenance 11 1 General Information 11 1 Scheduled Maintenance 11 1 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 11 5 Technical Data 12...

Page 3: ...ur vehicle Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle use the Index in the back of the manual It is an alphabetical list of w...

Page 4: ...al instructions or information Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean For more information on the symbol refer to the Index 9 Airbag...

Page 5: ...ts 1 11 Mirror Adjustment 1 11 Steering Wheel Adjustment 1 12 Interior Lighting 1 13 Exterior Lighting 1 13 Windscreen Wiper Washer 1 14 Climate Controls 1 15 Transmission 1 15 Vehicle Features Radio...

Page 6: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac CTS CTS V Europe LHD Owner Manual 2013 CRC 6 26 12 1 2 In Brief Instrument Panel CTS Shown CTS V Similar...

Page 7: ...vigation Display Brightness Control If Equipped See Navigation System Manual 13 AM FM Radio on page 7 6 Base Audio System Navigation Radio System If Equipped See Navigation System Manual 14 Parking Br...

Page 8: ...ehicle For more detailed information refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual Starting the Engine When first starting the vehicle the engine idle speed will be eleva...

Page 9: ...Access on page 2 6 Remote Vehicle Start For vehicles with this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle Starting the Vehicle 1 Aim the transmitter at the vehicle and press and re...

Page 10: ...ide floor See Door Locks Saloon and Estate on page 2 14 or Door Locks Coupe on page 2 12 Saloon and Estate Model From the outside turn the key toward the front or rear of the vehicle or press Q or K o...

Page 11: ...E transmitter To open the tailgate from outside the vehicle press the touch pad on the outside tailgate handle Manual Operation of the Power Tailgate With the vehicle in P Park for an automatic transm...

Page 12: ...then be opened by the boot release button above the number plate See Boot Saloon Coupe on page 2 17 Windows Saloon Driver Side Shown Estate and Coupe Similar The driver power window switches control...

Page 13: ...o the top of the seat back and decrease support to the bottom of the seat back Press and hold the bottom of the control 2 to decrease support to the top of the seat back and increase support to the bo...

Page 14: ...o operate the ignition must be on M Press to heat the seat If available press to ventilate the seat Press the button once for the highest setting With each press of the button the seat will change to...

Page 15: ...irrors are on the driver door Mirror Adjustment 1 Press 1 or 2 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 eac...

Page 16: ...earview Mirror on page 2 28 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...

Page 17: ...ge 6 6 Exterior Lighting The exterior lamp control is located toward the end of the indicator lane change stalk O Turn the band with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps The exterior lamp c...

Page 18: ...w wipes 2 Use for fast wipes Windscreen Washer WARNING In freezing weather do not use the washer until the windscreen is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windscreen blocking your...

Page 19: ...ery Mode 8 Temperature and Heated Ventilated Seat 9 Air Conditioning 10 Recirculation 11 Outside Air 12 Rear Window Demister See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 1 Transmission Automati...

Page 20: ...each having six favourite stations available per page Each page of favourites can contain any combination of AM or FM stations See AM FM Radio on page 7 6 Setting the Clock The analogue clock is on t...

Page 21: ...to decrease the volume b g Press and release to silence the vehicle speakers only The audio of the wireless and wired headphones if the vehicle has these features does not mute Press and release b g...

Page 22: ...e Personalisation on page 5 47 V Press to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from the DIC display y or z Press to scroll up and down the menu items See D...

Page 23: ...arking Assist on page 9 37 Storage Compartments Press the bottom of the load floor handle assembly to lift the top on the handle Pull up on the handle to open the cargo management system See Cargo Man...

Page 24: ...ss close the sunshade To stop the sunshade partway press the switch 1 a second time The passenger side switch 2 operates the sunroof Vent Coupe only press and hold the front of the switch 2 to vent th...

Page 25: ...g conditions The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started To turn off both traction control and electronic stability control press and hold the TCS StabiliTrak button Y on the i...

Page 26: ...74 Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter...

Page 27: ...Anti theft Locking System 2 23 Immobiliser Operation Key Access 2 24 Immobiliser Operation Keyless Access 2 25 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors 2 26 Power Mirrors 2 27 Folding Mirrors 2 27 Heated Mirro...

Page 28: ...ys comes with the vehicle Key Access This key is used for the driver door ignition and glove box Keyless Access This key located inside the keyless access transmitter is used for the driver door glove...

Page 29: ...ton near the base do not pull on the chrome base of the transmitter Pulling on the base of this transmitter could damage it This vehicle may have the Key Access System or a Keyless Access System See R...

Page 30: ...20 m 65 ft away from the vehicle There are other conditions that can affect the performance of the transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System on page 2 4 Saloon and Coupe Shown Estate Similar Do...

Page 31: ...d 1 if enabled through the DIC See Memory Seats on page 3 7 and Entry Exit Recall under Vehicle Personalisation on page 5 47 for more information Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE trans...

Page 32: ...Keyless Unlocking With the keyless access transmitter within 1 m 3 ft approach the front door and pull the handle to unlock and open the door On some models there is a touch sensor on the door handle...

Page 33: ...do not flash and the horn does not sound when pressing Q on the keyless access transmitter see Remote Door Lock Feedback under Vehicle Personalisation on page 5 47 K Unlock Press once to unlock only t...

Page 34: ...labelled 1 if enabled through the DIC See Memory Seats on page 3 7 and Entry Exit Recall under Vehicle Personalisation on page 5 47 for more information Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only k...

Page 35: ...E KEY message displays in the DIC See Replace Battery In Remote Key under Key and Lock Messages on page 5 38 for additional information If the transmitter battery is weak the DIC may display ELECTRONI...

Page 36: ...ill be on the RKE transmitter if you have remote start The automatic climate control may begin to heat or cool your vehicle during remote start depending on the temperature inside and outside of the v...

Page 37: ...e the vehicle has been driven Remote start can be extended once If the remote start procedure is used again before the first 10 minute time frame has ended the first 10 minutes will immediately expire...

Page 38: ...n the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle When a door is locked it will not open You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked So wear seat belts...

Page 39: ...2 6 When the passenger door is opened first the driver door will also unlock From the inside use the power door lock switch 3 See Power Door Locks on page 2 15 To open a door from the inside press th...

Page 40: ...ders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening Saloon and Estate Base Model From the inside use the door l...

Page 41: ...s For vehicles with an automatic transmission the doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of P Park The doors will automatically unl...

Page 42: ...doors must be open to access them The label showing lock and unlock positions is near the lock To set the locks 1 Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizonta...

Page 43: ...n Close all of the windows Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Continued WARNING Continued Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and se...

Page 44: ...lock cylinder Close the boot by pulling on the handle Do not use the handle as a tie down Rear Seat Pass Through If the vehicle has the rear seat pass through door this is useful when transporting lon...

Page 45: ...en or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death Continued WARNING Continued If the vehicle must be driven with the tailgate or boot hatch open Close all of the windows Fully open the air out...

Page 46: ...ffort than a standard manual tailgate In either the MAX or the mode the tailgate can be power opened and closed by Pressing and holding the power tailgate button 8 on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE tran...

Page 47: ...ash and a chime will sound The tailgate will stay open and then slowly close See your dealer for service before using the tailgate Obstacle Detection Features If the tailgate encounters an obstacle du...

Page 48: ...f a locked door or boot is opened without using the key in the driver door key cylinder or the RKE transmitter a 10 second pre alarm will occur The horn will chirp and the lights will flash If the key...

Page 49: ...rent module in the event of an unauthorised entry into the vehicle s interior Do not allow passengers or pets to remain in the vehicle when the intrusion sensor is activated Before arming the theft de...

Page 50: ...doors If the vehicle does not have keyless access unlocking the driver door from the outside with the removable key disengages the deadbolt for all doors However only the driver door will be unlocked...

Page 51: ...for service 3 After the engine has started turn the key to LOCK OFF and remove the key 4 Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to ON RUN within five seconds of the ignition being turned to LOCK...

Page 52: ...ith the other transmitter the vehicle needs service If the ignition control knob does rotate the first transmitter may be faulty See your dealer who can service the theft deterrent system and have a n...

Page 53: ...ors are located on the driver door To power fold the mirrors 1 Press 1 to fold the mirrors out to the driving position 2 Press 2 to fold the mirrors in to the folded position Resetting the Power Folda...

Page 54: ...with water Windows WARNING Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suff...

Page 55: ...and release it to activate the express feature The express mode can be cancelled by briefly pressing or pulling the switch Express Window Anti Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the window...

Page 56: ...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 approxim...

Page 57: ...d hold the front of the switch 2 to vent the sunroof The sunshade will automatically open approximately 38 cm 15 in Press and hold the rear of the switch 2 to close the sunroof vent Express Open Expre...

Page 58: ...on the sunroof seal or in the track This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise It could also plug the water drainage system Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or lo...

Page 59: ...acing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 3 19 Airbag System Airbag System 3 19 Where Are the Airbags 3 21 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 23 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 24 How Does an Airbag Re...

Page 60: ...ed 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...

Page 61: ...n active head restraint system in the front seating positions These automatically tilt forward to reduce the risk of neck injury if the vehicle is hit from behind Front Seats Seat Adjustment WARNING Y...

Page 62: ...ght position Push and pull on the backrest to make sure it is locked WARNING If either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitt...

Page 63: ...f equipped Press and hold the top of the control 2 to increase support to the top of the seat back and decrease support to the bottom of the seat back Press and hold the bottom of the control 2 to dec...

Page 64: ...l 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 would be there...

Page 65: ...the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the backrest to make sure it is locked Power Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a power seat back if equipped Tilt the...

Page 66: ...river Automatic Entry Recall If entry exit recall is programmed on in the vehicle personalisation menu automatic entry recall occurs when the ignition is turned on See Vehicle Personalisation on page...

Page 67: ...to reflect that the vehicle has been moved If the vehicle is not moved or the steps above are not performed automatic exit recall movement will not occur In this case press B to activate exit recall m...

Page 68: ...at may take longer to heat up The heated and or ventilated seats are cancelled after the ignition is turned off Remote Start Heated Seats During a remote start the heated seats may turn on depending u...

Page 69: ...push it back into place 2 Make sure the backrest is locked into place by pushing and pulling on it 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other backrest When the seat back is not in use it should be kept in...

Page 70: ...een the instrument panel or the safety belts When you wear a safety belt you and the vehicle slow down together There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and when worn properl...

Page 71: ...p straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you Always use the correct buckle for your seating position Wear the lap part of the belt low and snug on the hips just touching the thigh...

Page 72: ...out all the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on th...

Page 73: ...ear Safety Belts Properly on page 3 13 Push down on the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired position The adjuster can be moved up by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After...

Page 74: ...ler The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults When installed and properly adjusted the comfort guide positions the shoulde...

Page 75: ...n 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 contac...

Page 76: ...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 the...

Page 77: ...used at the time of the crash Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are drivi...

Page 78: ...not replace them Also airbags are not designed to inflate in every crash In some crashes safety belts are the only restraint See When Should an Airbag Inflate on page 3 23 Wearing your safety belt dur...

Page 79: ...s designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in the vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 3 33...

Page 80: ...el on the passenger side Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar The seat mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door Dri...

Page 81: ...t passenger s head and chest However they are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely...

Page 82: ...intended to deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck Both roof rail airbags will deploy when either side of the vehicle is struck or if the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about t...

Page 83: ...artial 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...

Page 84: ...ged important functions in the vehicle such as the fuel system brake and steering systems etc Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after a moderate crash there may be concealed damage that could...

Page 85: ...t and determine if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag should be allowed to inflate or not According to accident statistics children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the corre...

Page 86: ...ht and stay lit as a reminder that the airbag is off See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 18 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on the front outboard passenger frontal airbag...

Page 87: ...off Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion if adjustable to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion Also make sure...

Page 88: ...s We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle See Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 3 31 for mor...

Page 89: ...quipped Vehicle Q Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change the vehicle s frame bumper system h...

Page 90: ...enance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 17 Notice If an airbag covering is damaged opened or broken the airbag may not work properly...

Page 91: ...ave outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts The manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster Use a booster sea...

Page 92: ...ording to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position In a crash children who...

Page 93: ...ave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children an...

Page 94: ...estraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used For most bas...

Page 95: ...ny bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraint...

Page 96: ...ld restraint must be secured in the vehicle Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchor...

Page 97: ...facing child restraint in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys WARNING A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or ki...

Page 98: ...ere you place the child restraint and the size of the child restraint you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt assemblies or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints Adjac...

Page 99: ...ng Positions Front Passenger Rear Right Outboard Rear Left Outboard Group 0 Up to 10 kg X UF UF Group 0 Up to 13 kg X UF UF Group I 9 to 18 kg X UF UF Group II 15 to 25 kg X UF UF Group III 22 to 36 k...

Page 100: ...X G ISO L2 X X X 0 up to 10 kg E ISO R1 X IUF 1 IUF 1 0 up to 13 kg E ISO R1 X IUF 1 IUF 1 D ISO R2 X X X C ISO R3 X X X I 9 to 18 kg D ISO R2 X X X C ISO R3 X X X B ISO F2 X IUF IUF B1 ISO F2X X IUF...

Page 101: ...r Wagon Mass Group Seating Positions Front Passenger Rear Outer Passenger Rear Centre Group 0 Up to 10 kg X U U Group 0 Up to 13 kg X U U Group I 9 to 18 kg X U U Group II 15 to 25 kg X U U Group III...

Page 102: ...OFIX Positions Sedan Front Passenger Rear Left Passenger Rear Centre Passenger Rear Right Passenger Infant Carbed Carrycot F ISO L1 X X X X G ISO L2 X X X X 0 up to 10 kg E ISO R1 X IUF X IUF 0 up to...

Page 103: ...up and or size class 1 Seating position in front of ISOFIX position must be adjusted to 188 mm 7 4 in forward of full rear seat travel with the upper seat belt anchor adjusted to the mid or lower adju...

Page 104: ...OFIX Positions Wagon Front Passenger Rear Left Passenger Rear Centre Passenger Rear Right Passenger Infant Carbed Carrycot F ISO L1 X X X X G ISO L2 X X X X 0 up to 10 kg E ISO R1 X IUF X IUF 0 up to...

Page 105: ...up and or size class 1 Seating position in front of ISOFIX position must be adjusted to 221 mm 8 7 in forward of full rear seat travel with the upper seat belt anchor adjusted to the mid or lower adju...

Page 106: ...t to the anchors in the vehicle This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier Make sure that a LATCH compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors or us...

Page 107: ...r is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment 2 on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restra...

Page 108: ...Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors To assist in locating the lower anchors each seating position with lower anchors has two labels near the crease between the seatback and the seat...

Page 109: ...nt system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 39 for additional information Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System...

Page 110: ...3 39 This system is designed to make installation of child restraints easier When using lower anchors do not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead use the vehicle s anchors and child restraint attach...

Page 111: ...ead restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether around the headrest or head restraint 3 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place Refer to you...

Page 112: ...child restraint using LATCH If a child restraint is secured in the vehicle using a seat belt and it uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 48 for top teth...

Page 113: ...m has a lock off mechanism 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...

Page 114: ...ued WARNING Continued be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the fron...

Page 115: ...with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Follow the instructions that came with the child...

Page 116: ...If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit see If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint under Passenger Sensing System on page 3 27 for more information To remove the...

Page 117: ...e reduced by the raised bonnet WARNING Do not drive the vehicle when the rear of the bonnet is raised Operating your vehicle with the rear of the bonnet raised can lead to a collision resulting in dam...

Page 118: ...ad all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could injure you or others and damage the vehicle WARNING Do not drive the vehicle when the rear of the bonnet is raised Operating y...

Page 119: ...the actuator is no longer locked in place The actuator will still be connected to the vehicle by wires 7 Use the wire cutters to cut the wires as close as possible to the bottom of the bellows actuat...

Page 120: ...Do not drive the vehicle if the bonnet is not securely latched at both rear corners Operating your vehicle without the bonnet securely latched can lead to a collision resulting in damage to your vehi...

Page 121: ...onvenience Net Sedan and Coupe 4 5 Roof Rack System Roof Rack System Wagon 4 6 Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage There is a storage area below the climate control system To access push the...

Page 122: ...the pull out shade toward the rear of the vehicle 2 Align the cartridge over the pin 2 on both sides Press the cartridge down and turn it slightly forward until it clicks 3 The cartridge is properly...

Page 123: ...o management system The cover can be opened to two positions to allow access to the storage area Some items may be stored in the cargo area when the cover is closed D Ring Sliders There are four D Rin...

Page 124: ...items are not properly stored damage to the net could occur and items can be thrown about the vehicle You or others could be injured Always store items behind the net For vehicles equipped with a car...

Page 125: ...also be mounted to the tethers on the back of the rear seats when the seats are upright 5 Pull on the straps to tighten the net Convenience Net Sedan and Coupe The vehicle may have a convenience net...

Page 126: ...more than 75 kg 165 lbs or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle Load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails making sure to fasten cargo securely To prevent...

Page 127: ...an arrow 2 that needs to point toward the front of the vehicle A pin 1 will be visible on the bottom when the cross rail support lever is down To install the cross rail support move the lever into th...

Page 128: ...ort is in first position beyond the channel cut out area 2 7 Move the levers on both crossrails to the down position Slide the crossrail until the crossrail pin engages 8 The crossrails should lock in...

Page 129: ...tem Light 5 19 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 5 19 Brake System Warning Light 5 22 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 5 23 Up Shift Light 5 23 StabiliTrak OFF Light 5 24 Traction Control System TCS S...

Page 130: ...just 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 Pow...

Page 131: ...lume Press to increase or to decrease the volume b g Mute Speech Recognition Push to Talk Press and release to silence the vehicle speakers only The audio of the wireless and wired headphones if the v...

Page 132: ...pes If the windscreen wipers are in use for about six seconds while you are driving the exterior lamps come on automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO See Wiper Activated Headlamps for m...

Page 133: ...s warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windscreen blocking your vision Sedan and Coupe Model K Washer Fluid Press the button with this symbol on the end of the windscreen washer stalk...

Page 134: ...he windscreen wiper lever Press the upper or lower portion of the button to control the rear wiper and rear wiper delay The system turns off when the button is returned to the middle position Z Rear W...

Page 135: ...ompass in the Driver Information Centre DIC Compass Zone Your dealer will set the correct zone for your location Under certain circumstances such as during a long distance trip it will be necessary to...

Page 136: ...er appear in the DIC display the compass should be calibrated If the DIC display does not show a heading for example N for North or the heading does not change after making turns there may be a strong...

Page 137: ...ck hands forward or the left adjustment button to make the clock hands go backward Holding either button down will cause the clock to advance faster Release the button before the desired time is reach...

Page 138: ...that you follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment See Add On Electrical Equipment on page 9 52 Notice Hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not...

Page 139: ...g Lights Gauges and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning...

Page 140: ...Black plate 12 1 Cadillac CTS CTS V Europe LHD Owner Manual 2013 CRC 6 26 12 5 12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster CTS...

Page 141: ...Black plate 13 1 Cadillac CTS CTS V Europe LHD Owner Manual 2013 CRC 6 26 12 Instruments and Controls 5 13 CTS V...

Page 142: ...r miles travelled for up to two trips The trip odometer is part of the Driver Information Centre DIC for more information see Driver Information Centre DIC on page 5 28 For vehicles that have the navi...

Page 143: ...hen the ignition is turned off Boost Gauge For the CTS V this gauge is located in the instrument panel cluster This gauge indicates positive manifold pressure which is the induction air pressure level...

Page 144: ...e Oil should be checked as soon as possible See Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine under Driver Information Centre DIC on page 5 28 and Engine Oil on page 10 9 Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance c...

Page 145: ...the vehicle is started this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind passengers to fasten their safety belt Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled This cycle continues several...

Page 146: ...important safety information The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator When the vehicle is started the passenger airbag status indicator will light the symbols for on and off for se...

Page 147: ...with the electrical charging system Have it checked by your dealer Driving while this light is on could drain the battery When this light comes on the Driver Information Centre DIC also displays a me...

Page 148: ...he engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tyres with other than those of the same Tyre Performance Criteria TPC can affect the vehicle s em...

Page 149: ...ccurs change the fuel brand used It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off See Recommended Fuel on page 9 43 If none of the above have made the light turn off your...

Page 150: ...nspected immediately This light should come on briefly when the ignition is placed in ON RUN If it does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem When the igniti...

Page 151: ...it will be ready to warn if there is a problem If the ABS light stays on turn the ignition off If the light comes on while driving stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off A ch...

Page 152: ...vehicle Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak systems and the warning light turns off See Traction Control System TCS on page 9 32 and StabiliTrak System on page 9 33 Traction Control System TCS Stabili...

Page 153: ...eady This indicates that one or more of the tyres are significantly underinflated A Driver Information Centre DIC tyre pressure message may also display See Tyre Messages on page 5 45 Stop as soon as...

Page 154: ...turns off If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the light stays on and the engine does not start there could be a problem with the theft deterrent system This light is al...

Page 155: ...or more information Rear Fog Lamp Light This light comes on when the rear fog lamps are in use For more information see Rear Fog Lamps on page 6 5 Lamps On Reminder This light comes on whenever the pa...

Page 156: ...lem DIC Operation and Displays The Driver Information Centre DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument panel next to the steering wheel 3 T...

Page 157: ...produces better fuel economy than city driving Once the range drops below about 48 km 30 miles remaining the display shows LOW RANGE If the vehicle is low on fuel the LOW RANGE message displays See Fu...

Page 158: ...utton Oil Life Remaining If the vehicle has this display it shows the estimated oil life remaining If you see 99 Oil Life Remaining on the display that means that 99 of the current oil life remains Wh...

Page 159: ...ars in the display See Tyre Pressure on page 10 61 and Tyre Messages on page 5 45 for more information Battery Voltage This display shows the current battery voltage The vehicle s charging system regu...

Page 160: ...ion can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing V Set Reset The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed All messages should be taken seriously clearing...

Page 161: ...s Monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing the vehicle information button until Battery Voltage is displayed SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with th...

Page 162: ...rake System ABS Warning Light on page 5 23 Stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display If the message displays immediately or aga...

Page 163: ...splays when the bonnet is not closed completely Make sure that the bonnet is closed completely LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays when the driver side rear door is not closed completely Make su...

Page 164: ...r more information This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down If the message does not clear in a few minutes or if the...

Page 165: ...amage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible when this message is displayed Engine Power Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED...

Page 166: ...nce of a transmitter when you have attempted to start the vehicle or a vehicle door has just closed The following conditions may cause this message to appear Driver added equipment plugged into the ac...

Page 167: ...errent system is armed See Starting the Engine on page 9 15 for more information LEARN DELAY ACTIVE WAIT XX MIN MINUTES If the vehicle has the keyless access system this message displays when matching...

Page 168: ...the ignition off To avoid draining the battery make sure the ignition is turned off before leaving the vehicle SERVICE KEYLESS START SYSTEM If the vehicle has the keyless access system this message d...

Page 169: ...emain on indicating there is a problem with the SBZA system If these displays remain on after continued driving the system needs service Take the vehicle to your dealer SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OF...

Page 170: ...er the vehicle increases or feels heavier but you will still be able to steer the vehicle See Steering on page 9 3 SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there has been a problem detected with t...

Page 171: ...normally leave StabiliTrak on To turn StabiliTrak on or off see StabiliTrak System on page 9 33 There are several conditions that can cause this message to appear If there is overheating which could...

Page 172: ...on START ABORTED BY THEFT DETERRENT This message displays if there is a communication problem between the keyless access system and the vehicle The vehicle cannot be started when this message displays...

Page 173: ...1 for more information TYRE LOW ADD AIR TO TYRE On vehicles with the Tyre Pressure Monitor System TPMS this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle s tyres is low This message...

Page 174: ...mission Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer SHIFT TO PARK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY If the vehicle has the keyless access system this message displays if the vehicle is not in P Park while the...

Page 175: ...eset when the vehicle left the factory but may have been changed The customisation preferences are automatically recalled To change customisation preferences use the following procedure Entering the F...

Page 176: ...displayed on the DIC Auto Door Lock This feature allows you to select when the vehicle s doors will automatically lock See Automatic Door Locks on page 2 15 for more information Press the customisati...

Page 177: ...ansmitter or when the vehicle is automatically locked using the Keyless Locking feature You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the transmitter if the doors are open See Remote Key...

Page 178: ...the unlock button on the transmitter No Change No change will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displ...

Page 179: ...ess the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC Factory Settings This feature allows you to set all of the customisation features back to their factory default settings Pres...

Page 180: ...his section Press the customisation button until Keyless Locking appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the menu up down button t...

Page 181: ...ustomisation button until Chime Volume appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the menu up down button to scroll through the follo...

Page 182: ...or 2 when the ignition is turned on Entry Exit Recall On Vehicles with Power Tilt Steering Wheel If this setting is selected the following two options will be available Entry Exit Steering and Seat E...

Page 183: ...The current setting will remain Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following occurs The vehicle is no longer in ON RUN The trip fuel or vehicle...

Page 184: ...Black plate 56 1 Cadillac CTS CTS V Europe LHD Owner Manual 2013 CRC 6 26 12 5 56 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES...

Page 185: ...Panel Illumination Control 6 6 Reading Lamps 6 6 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 6 6 Exit Lighting 6 7 Parade Dimming 6 7 Battery Load Management 6 7 Battery Power Protection 6 8 Exterior Lighting B...

Page 186: ...cle is turned off while the main beams are on they will come on the next time the vehicle is started This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the high beam headlamps are on Flash t...

Page 187: ...in the full bright position See Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 6 To idle the vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off turn the control to the off position The headlamps will als...

Page 188: ...e headlights require aiming or the automatic headlight levelling system is malfunctioning see your dealer for service Hazard Lights Hazard Warning Flasher Press this button to make the front and rear...

Page 189: ...ditions The fog lamp control is located on the direction indicator multifunction lever next to the fog lamp symbols Front Fog Lamps Turn the fog lamp band on the lever up to and release it to turn the...

Page 190: ...or off If the reading lamps are left on they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off Lighting Features Entry Lighting The headlamps tail lamps number plate lamps rever...

Page 191: ...while the ignition is in the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN position and the parking lamps or headlamps are on Parade dimming automatically works with the light sensor on top of the dashboard If it is dark e...

Page 192: ...st levels of corrective action this action may be noticeable to the driver If so a Driver Information Centre DIC message might be displayed such as BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE or BATTERY VOLTS LOW If this me...

Page 193: ...ntion to infotainment tasks while driving This system provides access to many audio and non audio listings To minimise taking your eyes off the road while driving do the following while the vehicle is...

Page 194: ...7 2 Infotainment System Theft Deterrent Feature TheftLock is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle s radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN The radio does not oper...

Page 195: ...n the TUNE TONE knob clockwise Turn the MENU SELECT knob clockwise Press the FWD button Press the SEEK button 4 To decrease the highlighted setting do one of the following Turn the TUNE TONE knob anti...

Page 196: ...ress to adjust the number of favourites pages and auto volume The FAV and AUTO VOL tabs display The display will time out after approximately ten seconds Configuring the Number of Favourite Pages The...

Page 197: ...o activate AudioPilot 1 Press the CONFIG button to display the radio setup menu 2 Press the softkey under the AUTO VOL tab on the radio display 3 Press the softkey below the On or Off tab under the AU...

Page 198: ...a Radio Data System RDS feature RDS is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works w...

Page 199: ...of favourites can contain any combination of AM or FM stations To store a station as a favourite 1 Tune to the desired radio station 2 Press the FAV button to display the page where the station is to...

Page 200: ...rewind or fast forward 30 seconds of content When the radio station is changed the buffer is cleared and automatically restarted for the current station You cannot rewind to content from a previously...

Page 201: ...object to clear the inside rear window can damage the rear window aerial and or the rear window defogger Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not clear the inside rear window with s...

Page 202: ...or damaged CD the CD player could be damaged While using the CD player use only CDs in good condition without any label load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreig...

Page 203: ...aying the track FWD Fast Forward Press and hold to advance playback quickly within a track Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the track displays Release to resume playing the t...

Page 204: ...name and album can display when files are recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2 Creating an MP3 WMA Disc When creating an MP3 WMA disc Make sure the MP3 WMA files are recorded on a CD R or CD RW dis...

Page 205: ...ectory displays as F1 DISC All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any root directory folders Playlists Px are always accessed after root folders or files The HDD R...

Page 206: ...the ID3 tag the radio displays the file name without the extension Track names longer than 32 characters are shortened Parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the file name are no...

Page 207: ...s heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the track displays Release to resume playing the track FWD Fast Forward Press and hold to advance playback quickly within a track Sound is heard at...

Page 208: ...y Protected CD s Make sure the disc is not copy protected The radio does not copy a copy protected CD to the HDD Deleting a Recorded Song or Category DEL Delete Press the DEL button to delete the trac...

Page 209: ...ong playing press the button below the EDIT tab to bring up the list of multiple names found in the Gracenote Database Use the MENU SELECT knob to highlight and select the correct name for the Multi H...

Page 210: ...mode is displayed Mode When Displayed Shuffle System is randomly playing back all HDD content Artist System is playing back content by a selected artist in alphabetical order Album System is playing b...

Page 211: ...g HDD Favourites later in this section for more information HDD Categories The HDD category mode can be used to select a song by a particular artist album or genre for playback As an example the HDD M...

Page 212: ...hlighted Time Shifting Pause and Rewind Live FM and AM The Radio with DVD Audio HDD and USB has the ability to rewind 60 minutes of FM or AM content While listening to the radio the content from the c...

Page 213: ...opped See Defensive Driving on page 9 2 for more information on driver distraction When a device is first connected to the 3 5 mm 1 8 in input jack or the USB port if equipped the infotainment system...

Page 214: ...nition is turned to ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN It can also be left connected to the vehicle after the vehicle is turned off With the vehicle turned off the iPod will automatically be powered off and will...

Page 215: ...ments Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 487 535 other U S and worldwide patents issued pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered tradema...

Page 216: ...ment System Made for iPod and Made for iPhone means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance sta...

Page 217: ...ntenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter 8 6 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating cooling and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system 1 Dri...

Page 218: ...r warm up depends on the outside temperature and the length of time that has elapsed since the vehicle was last driven 3 Wait for the system to regulate This may take from 10 to 30 minutes Then adjust...

Page 219: ...floor and side window outlets When this mode is selected the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing If recircul...

Page 220: ...her speeds the rear window demister may stay on continuously With each additional press the demister runs for about 10 minutes The demister can also be turned off by turning off the engine The heated...

Page 221: ...he vehicle facing the sun The recirculation mode will also be activated as necessary Do not cover the sensors or the automatic climate control system will not work properly Air Quality Sensor For vehi...

Page 222: ...ent air filter traps most of the dust and pollen from the air entering the vehicle The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance see Scheduled Maintenance on page 11 1 To find...

Page 223: ...for more information 4 Remove the three screws that hold the screen in place and lift off the screen by lifting and sliding it toward the centre of the vehicle 5 Pull on the two tabs located on each e...

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Page 225: ...of Park 9 19 Parking Manual Gearbox 9 19 Parking over Things That Burn 9 20 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 9 20 Running the Vehicle While Parked 9 21 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 9 21...

Page 226: ...ready Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you Focus on the task of driving Control of a Vehicle Braking steering and accelerating are important factors in helping to...

Page 227: ...Tips Take bends at a reasonable speed Reduce speed before entering a bend Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the bend Wait until the vehicle is out of the bend before accelerating gently into...

Page 228: ...onger and vehicle control can be affected when traction is reduced by water snow ice gravel or other material on the road Learn to recognise warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on th...

Page 229: ...affect your ability to stop and accelerate 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 ca...

Page 230: ...icle instruments often Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain Tips for driving in these conditions include Keep the ve...

Page 231: ...e tyres slick so there is even less traction Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tyres even more The Antilock B...

Page 232: ...short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable fr...

Page 233: ...g the Vehicle on page 10 97 Vehicle Load Limits Tyre and Loading Information Label Label Example The Tyre and Loading Information label shows the tyre size of the original equipment tyres 3 and the re...

Page 234: ...axle can carry front Gross Axle Weight Rating and the maximum weight the rear axle can carry rear Gross Axle Weight Rating The weight of the cargo load must be properly distributed over both the front...

Page 235: ...le when the engine speed will exceed 4000 rpm Do not let the engine labour Never lug the engine in high gear at low speeds With a manual gearbox shift to the next lower gear This rule applies at all t...

Page 236: ...This is the only position in which the key can be removed This position locks the ignition and gear shift lever on automatic transmission vehicles and the ignition and steering wheel on manual gearbo...

Page 237: ...ts and the key is released This position can also be used for service and diagnostics and to verify the proper operation of the malfunction indicator lamp as may be required for emission inspection pu...

Page 238: ...amage it Make sure the keyless access transmitter is inside the vehicle when trying to turn the ignition control knob 1 STOPPING THE ENGINE LOCK OFF When the vehicle is stopped turn the ignition switc...

Page 239: ...This position is for driving It is the position the ignition switch returns to after the engine starts and the control knob is released This position can also be used for service and diagnostics and t...

Page 240: ...y RKE System Operation Key Access on page 2 4 or Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Keyless Access on page 2 6 for more information Notice Do not try to shift to P Park if the vehicle is moving...

Page 241: ...t 15 seconds between each try to let the cranking motor cool down 2 If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C it could be flooded with too...

Page 242: ...Park For vehicles with the keyless access system take the keyless access transmitter with you Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running Automatic Transmission WARNING It can be dangerous to leave th...

Page 243: ...e shift lever button fully released for vehicles with key access Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P Park unless the ignition is in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY and the brake pedal is applied The...

Page 244: ...ne exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death Exhaust may enter the vehicle if The vehicle idles in areas with poor ven...

Page 245: ...nsole between the front seats There are several different positions for the shift lever P Park This position locks the rear wheels Use this position when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot...

Page 246: ...and without damaging your transmission See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9 8 for additional information N Neutral In this position the engine does not connect with the wheels To restart when the veh...

Page 247: ...to hold the vehicle in place Manual Mode Driver Shift Control DSC or Tap Shift Notice Driving with the engine at a high rpm without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control DSC could damage the ve...

Page 248: ...r forward briefly or return the shift lever to D Drive With the gear shift lever in D Drive the tap shift controls will activate a temporary tap manual shift mode allowing the transmission to be manua...

Page 249: ...ntly selected gear will flash multiple times indicating that the transmission has not shifted gears While in the DSC mode the CTS automatic transmission will automatically downshift when the vehicle c...

Page 250: ...shift into R Reverse Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal The CTS V transmission prevents easily shifting into R Reverse using normal shifting force while the vehicl...

Page 251: ...les with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels It is fully automatic and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions When using a compact spare tyre on an AWD vehicle the system au...

Page 252: ...stance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even with...

Page 253: ...on a hill see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9 47 for more information Parking Brake Electric WARNING On vehicles with a manual gearbox releasing the clutch and pressing the accelerat...

Page 254: ...e up position Releasing the EPB switch during the deceleration will release the parking brake If the switch is held in the up position until the vehicle comes to a stop the EPB will remain applied If...

Page 255: ...ck for vehicles with a manual gearbox starting on a hill In a situation where no roll back is desired an applied EPB will allow both feet to be used for the clutch and accelerator pedals in preparatio...

Page 256: ...al The TCS StabiliTrak light flashes when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin The TCS StabiliTrak light comes on and the SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL message will be displayed in the DIC if...

Page 257: ...e vehicle is actually travelling StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle s brakes to help steer the vehicle in the direction which you are steering When the system a...

Page 258: ...on and turn the TCS StabiliTrak warning light off Notice When traction control is turned off or Competitive Driving Mode is active it is possible to lose traction If you attempt to shift with the dri...

Page 259: ...rive safely at a steady speed So do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tyre traction can ca...

Page 260: ...pplied the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory Once the vehicle is driving at about 40 km h 25 mph or more press the RES button on the steering wheel The vehicle ret...

Page 261: ...manual and automatic transmissions Press the clutch pedal to the floor manual gearboxes Press on the steering wheel To turn off the cruise control press I on the steering wheel Erasing Speed Memory T...

Page 262: ...Assist under Driver Information Centre DIC on page 5 28 for more information URPA defaults to the on setting each time the vehicle is started When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The follow...

Page 263: ...th or vehicle damage Before making a lane change always check mirrors glance over your shoulder and use the indicators When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone amber SBZA displays will...

Page 264: ...to be serviced due to an occasional missed alert The number of missed alerts will increase with increased rainfall or road spray If the SBZA displays do not light up when the system is on and vehicles...

Page 265: ...a RVC The vehicle may have a rear vision camera system Read this entire section before using it The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when reversing by displaying a view of the...

Page 266: ...rvice Rear Vision Camera System Icon This icon can display when the system is not receiving information it requires from other vehicle systems If any other problem occurs or if a problem persists see...

Page 267: ...ounting angle of the camera can change or the camera can be affected Be sure to have the camera and its position and mounting angle checked at your dealer There are extreme temperature changes Fuel Us...

Page 268: ...88861011 be added to the fuel tank at every engine oil change or every 15 000 km whichever occurs first Petrols containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol may be available in your area However...

Page 269: ...move the tethered fuel cap turn it slowly anticlockwise While refuelling hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door If the fuel cap is not installed properly a message will appear on th...

Page 270: ...could damage the fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 19 Filling a Portable Fuel Container WARNING Filling a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle can...

Page 271: ...ve over 80 km h 50 mph and do not make starts at full throttle Vehicles with automatic transmissions can tow in D Drive but M Manual Mode is recommended See Manual Mode on page 9 23 Use a lower gear i...

Page 272: ...beyond the passed vehicle before returning to the lane Reversing Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand To move the trailer to the left move your hand to the left To move the trailer to...

Page 273: ...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 W...

Page 274: ...1 000 lbs 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 used to pull a trailer are all import...

Page 275: ...t for the vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Towing Equipment Hitches Use the correct hitch equipment See your dealer or a hitch dealer for assistance The rear bumper on the vehicle is...

Page 276: ...ystems will not work well or at all Conversions and Add Ons Add On Electrical Equipment Notice Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered...

Page 277: ...el Drive 10 27 Starter Switch Check 10 28 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 10 29 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 10 29 Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 29 Wiper Blade...

Page 278: ...tion 10 64 Tyre Inspection 10 67 Tyre Rotation 10 67 When It Is Time for New Tyres 10 69 Buying New Tyres 10 70 Different Size Tyres and Wheels 10 72 Wheel Alignment and Tyre Balance 10 72 Wheel Repla...

Page 279: ...difications or the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control module or software modifications is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warr...

Page 280: ...cause damage to vehicle systems Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids reservoir caps or dipsticks Bonnet To open the bonnet 1 Pull the bonnet release lever with this symbol on it It is insid...

Page 281: ...Black plate 5 1 Cadillac CTS CTS V Europe LHD Owner Manual 2013 CRC 6 26 12 Vehicle Care 10 5 Engine Compartment Overview CTS 3 6L V6 Engine Shown 3 0L V6 Engine Similar...

Page 282: ...ing on page 10 93 4 Remote Negative Terminal See Jump Starting on page 10 93 5 Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 8 6 6 Engine Cooling Fan Out of View See Cooling System on page 10 16 7 Power St...

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Page 284: ...ge 10 9 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Engine Oil on page 10 9 7 Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 8 6 8 Intercooler System Pressure Cap See Cooling System on page 10 16 9 Engine Cooling Fans Out of...

Page 285: ...forward until it is clear of the smaller piece 3 Lift and remove the engine cover 4 Reverse Steps 1 3 to reinstall the engine cover Engine Oil To ensure proper engine performance and long life careful...

Page 286: ...electing the Right Engine Oil in this section for an explanation of what kind of oil to use For engine oil crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 Notice Do not add too much...

Page 287: ...re 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 Oi...

Page 288: ...nder Driver Information Centre DIC on page 5 28 for information on the engine oil life monitor Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the t...

Page 289: ...ot remove the cap to check the fluid level or to top off the fluid level Remove the cap only when necessary to add the proper fluid until the level reaches the MIN line Engine Air Cleaner Filter The e...

Page 290: ...off 2 Remove the side cover by pulling up on the front of the cover 3 Disconnect the electrical connector from the air box 4 Loosen the screw on the clamp holding the air outlet duct in place Do not r...

Page 291: ...o the air cleaner housing 3 Install the air cleaner housing cover 4 Install the air cleaner housing cover screws 5 Install the hose to the air cleaner housing mounting arm The hose must be routed corr...

Page 292: ...touch them If you do you can be burned Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fix...

Page 293: ...emperature Protects against rust and corrosion Will not damage aluminium parts Helps keep the proper engine temperature Notice If improper coolant mixture inhibitors or additives are used in the vehic...

Page 294: ...ill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine Notice This vehicle has a specific coolant fil...

Page 295: ...e tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FROID FULL COLD line on the side of the coolant surge tank 5 Replace the...

Page 296: ...tem hoses are no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly anticlockwise about one quarter of a turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop This allows any pressure still left to be vented 2 Keep turn...

Page 297: ...level surface Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating the fan s should be running If they are not do not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle s...

Page 298: ...warning no longer displays the vehicle can be driven Continue to drive the vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes Keep a safe vehicle distance from the vehicle in front If the warning does not come back...

Page 299: ...ween the marks What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 5 Always use the proper fluid Washer Fluid What to Use When adding windscreen washer...

Page 300: ...s 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 prev...

Page 301: ...system can also cause a low fluid level Have the brake hydraulic system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well Do not top off the brake fluid Adding fluid does no...

Page 302: ...e s painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Be careful not to spill brake fluid on the vehicle If you do wash it off immediately WARNING Used brake fluid should not be disposed of with regula...

Page 303: ...power distribution fuse block the following steps must be performed to calibrate the electronic throttle control If this is not done the engine will not run properly 1 Turn the ignition on but do not...

Page 304: ...ddenly 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...

Page 305: ...d and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition to LOCK OFF in each shift lever position The ignition should turn to LOCK OFF only when the shift lever is in P Park With the key access ignit...

Page 306: ...ent Parts on page 11 7 To replace the wiper blade assembly 1 Turn the ignition to ON RUN with the engine off 2 Turn on the windscreen wipers and turn them off again when the wipers are in the out wipe...

Page 307: ...be replaced To remove the cover 1 Slide a plastic tool under the cover and push upward to unsnap 2 Slide the cover toward the wiper blade tip to unhook it from the blade assembly 3 Remove the cover 4...

Page 308: ...s WARNING Halogen bulbs have pressurised gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package High In...

Page 309: ...ushing in the two plastic clips 8 Push the bulb socket into the lamp housing and turn the socket one quarter turn clockwise Side Identification Marker Lamps To replace one of the side identification m...

Page 310: ...all the number plate lamp assembly Number Plate Lamp Wagon To replace one of these bulbs 1 Open the tailgate See Tailgate on page 2 19 Passenger Side Shown Driver Side Similar 2 Push the left end of t...

Page 311: ...d circuit breakers protect power devices in the vehicle Replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If there is a problem on the road and a fuse needs to be replaced the same am...

Page 312: ...s and relays see Engine Compartment Fuse Block CTS V Estate on page 10 47 or Engine Compartment Fuse Block CTS Coupe and Sedan on page 10 36 or Engine Compartment Fuse Block CTS V Coupe and Sedan on p...

Page 313: ...24 Body Control Module 1 25 Automatic Forward Lighting System HID Only 26 Body Control Module 5 Mini Fuses Usage 27 Body Control Module 4 28 Navigation Motor 29 All Wheel Drive 30 Transmission Control...

Page 314: ...es Usage 52 Engine Control Module Ignition Transmission Control Module Ignition 54 Power Moding Immobiliser Module Ignition Switch 55 Not Used 56 Windscreen Wipers 57 Right Dipped Beam HID Only 58 Day...

Page 315: ...t Used 14 Electric Parking Brake 15 Not Used 16 Not Used 17 Blower Motor 18 Rear Window Demister 37 Not Used Relays Usage 1 Cooling Fan 2 2 Cooling Fan 1 3 Starter 4 Rear Window Demister 5 Instrument...

Page 316: ...screen Wipers 67 Powertrain 68 Windscreen Wipers High Speed Engine Compartment Fuse Block CTS V Coupe and Sedan This fuse block is on the left hand side of the engine compartment Lift the fuse block c...

Page 317: ...Body Control Module 1 25 Automatic Forward Lighting System HID Only 26 Body Control Module 5 Mini Fuses Usage 27 Body Control Module 4 28 Navigation Motor 29 Not Used 30 Transmission Control Module Ba...

Page 318: ...er Module Ignition Switch 55 Intercooler Pump Mini Fuses Usage 56 Windscreen Wipers 57 Right Dipped Beam HID Only 58 Left Dipped Beam HID Only 59 Right Daytime Running Lamp HID Only 60 Instrument Pane...

Page 319: ...ng Fan 1 3 Starter 4 Rear Window Demister 5 Instrument Panel Auxiliary Power Outlet 12 Horn 20 Headlamp Washer HID Only 21 Cooling Fan Series Parallel 32 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch 39 Windscre...

Page 320: ...ped with all of the fuses and relays shown Notice Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component Mini Fuses Usage 11 Not Us...

Page 321: ...Domestic Non HID Only 41 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch 43 Dipped Beam Daytime Running Lamps non HID Left Daytime Running Lamps HID Left Trailer Direction Indicator Export Only 46 Left Main Beam H...

Page 322: ...ngine Control Module 73 Emissions 2 74 Odd Ignition Coils Mini Fuses Usage 75 Transmission Output Speed Sensor Brake Vacuum Relay 76 Spare 77 Spare 78 Spare 79 Spare 80 Spare 81 Spare J Case Fuses Usa...

Page 323: ...45 Front Fog Lamps HID Only 48 Main Beam Headlamps Relays Usage 49 Daytime Running Lamps Non HID Dipped Beam Headlamps HID 53 Not Used 63 Main Ignition 66 Windscreen Wipers 67 Powertrain 68 Windscreen...

Page 324: ...Body Control Module 1 25 Automatic Forward Lighting System HID Only 26 Body Control Module 5 Mini Fuses Usage 27 Body Control Module 4 28 Navigation Motor 29 Not Used 30 Transmission Control Module Ba...

Page 325: ...ump 56 Windscreen Wipers Mini Fuses Usage 57 Right Dipped Beam HID Only 58 Left Dipped Beam HID Only 59 Right Daytime Running Lamp HID Only 60 Instrument Panel Auxiliary Power Outlet 61 Air Quality Se...

Page 326: ...Headlamp Washer HID Only 21 Cooling Fan Series Parallel 32 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch 39 Not Used 42 Right Daytime Running Lamp 44 Left Daytime Running Lamp HID 45 Front Fog Lamps HID Only 48...

Page 327: ...Usage 9 Right Position Lamp Export Only 10 Console Auxiliary Power Outlet Relays Usage 11 Saloon Boot Release Coupe Rear Fog Export Only 12 Side Marker Lamps 13 Left Position Lamps Mini Fuses Usage 14...

Page 328: ...e 34 Theft Deterrent System Universal Garage Door Opener 35 Memory Seat Module 36 Passenger Door Module 38 Side Blind Zone Alert Coupe Only 39 Amplifier Circuit Breakers Usage 1 Driver Power Seat Swit...

Page 329: ...sage 9 Right Position Lamp Export Only 10 Console Auxiliary Power Outlet Relays Usage 11 Saloon Boot Release Coupe Rear Fog Export Only 12 Side Marker Lamps 13 Left Position Lamps Mini Fuses Usage 14...

Page 330: ...33 Stop Lamps Export Only Mini Fuses Usage 34 Theft Deterrent System Universal Garage Door Opener 35 Memory Seat Module 36 Passenger Door Module 38 Side Blind Zone Alert Coupe Only 39 Amplifier Circui...

Page 331: ...e 9 Right Position Lamp Export Only 10 Console Auxiliary Power Outlet 11 Not Used Relays Usage 12 Side Marker Lamps 13 Left Position Lamps Mini Fuses Usage 14 Right Position Lamp 15 Left Position Lamp...

Page 332: ...Fuses Usage 34 Theft Deterrent System Universal Garage Door Opener 35 Memory Seat Module 36 Passenger Door Module 38 Rear Auxiliary Power Outlet 39 Amplifier Circuit Breakers Usage 1 Driver Power Sea...

Page 333: ...9 Right Position Lamp Export Only 10 Console Auxiliary Power Outlet 11 Not Used Relays Usage 12 Side Marker Lamps 13 Left Position Lamps Mini Fuses Usage 14 Right Position Lamp 15 Left Position Lamp...

Page 334: ...bwoofer 28 OnStar System 29 Engine Control Module 30 Canister Vent Mini Fuses Usage 31 Rear Differential Cooling Pump 33 Stop Lamps Export Only 34 Theft Deterrent System Universal Garage Door Opener 3...

Page 335: ...ld cause serious injury Check all tyres frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tyre pressure should be checked when the tyres are cold Overinflated tyres are more likely to be cut punctured o...

Page 336: ...overed roads Consider installing winter tyres on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice covered roads is expected See your dealer for details regarding winter tyre availability and proper tyre...

Page 337: ...mates where snowfall may be significant these tyres may be found to provide less traction Summer Tyres This vehicle may come with high performance summer tyres These tyres have a special tread and com...

Page 338: ...ct Spare Tyre on page 10 92 How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gauge to check tyre pressure Proper tyre inflation cannot be determined by looking at the tyre Check the tyre inflation pressure...

Page 339: ...you end this high speed driving return the tyres to the cold tyre inflation pressure shown on the Tyre and Loading Information label See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 9 and Tyre Pressure on page 10 6...

Page 340: ...e 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 or signal low tyre pressure as in...

Page 341: ...formation label and its location Also see Tyre Pressure on page 10 61 The TPMS can warn about a low tyre pressure condition but it does not replace normal tyre maintenance See Tyre Inspection on page...

Page 342: ...ilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction If the TPMS is not functioning properly it cannot detect or signal a low tyre condition See your de...

Page 343: ...dure in Step 5 After hearing the confirming horn chirp for the driver side rear tyre the horn sounds two more times to signal the tyre learning mode is no longer active 9 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF...

Page 344: ...on page 10 69 and Wheel Replacement on page 10 72 Directional tyres should not be rotated Each tyre and wheel should be used only in the position it is in Directional tyres will have an arrow on the t...

Page 345: ...Continued 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...

Page 346: ...r an extended period can cause flat spots on the tyres that may result in vibrations while driving When storing a vehicle for at least a month remove the tyres or raise the vehicle to reduce the weigh...

Page 347: ...ifferent sizes other than those originally installed on the vehicle brands or types may cause loss of control of the vehicle resulting in a crash or other vehicle damage Use the correct size brand and...

Page 348: ...ent sized wheels are used there may not be an acceptable level of performance and safety if tyres not recommended for those wheels are selected This increases the chance of a crash and serious injury...

Page 349: ...s with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tyre or tyre chain clearance to the body and chassis Used Replacement Whee...

Page 350: ...ed properly See Tyres on page 10 59 If air goes out of a tyre it is much more likely to leak out slowly But if there is ever a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a fron...

Page 351: ...us The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall causing injury or death Find a level place to change the tyre To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Apply the parking brake firmly 2 Put...

Page 352: ...he tyre to its recommended pressure Do not exceed the recommended pressure WARNING Storing the tyre sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could caus...

Page 353: ...ister Check the tyre sealant expiration date on the sealant canister The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer...

Page 354: ...oring the Tyre Sealant and Compressor Kit Wagon on page 10 83 or Storing the Tyre Sealant and Compressor Kit Sedan on page 10 84 2 Unwrap the sealant air hose 6 and the power plug 8 3 Place the kit on...

Page 355: ...ssor off to get an accurate pressure reading The compressor may be turned on off until the correct pressure is reached Notice If the recommended pressure cannot be reached after approximately 25 minut...

Page 356: ...Pa 10 psi below the recommended inflation pressure stop driving the vehicle The tyre is too severely damaged and the tyre sealant cannot seal the tyre If the tyre pressure has not dropped more than 68...

Page 357: ...hose 7 and the power plug 8 3 Place the kit on the ground Make sure the tyre valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it 4 Remove the tyre valve stem cap from the flat tyre...

Page 358: ...roper pressure reading is reached This option is only functional when using the air only hose 7 11 Press the on off button 2 to turn the tyre sealant and compressor kit off Be careful while handling t...

Page 359: ...t Coupe The tyre sealant and compressor kit is in the boot in one of the following locations 1 Open the boot See Boot Sedan Coupe on page 2 17 2 Remove the retainer that holds the tyre sealant and com...

Page 360: ...5 for instructions To store the tyre sealant and compressor kit reverse the steps Storing the Tyre Sealant and Compressor Kit Sedan The tyre sealant and compressor kit is in the boot in one of the fol...

Page 361: ...spare tyre and jacking equipment 1 Remove the spare tyre cover 2 Remove the foam cover if equipped 3 Remove the stow rod cap by pulling it straight up off of the rod 4 Turn the wing nut 1 on the comp...

Page 362: ...ct the connector wire 2 3 Pull the subwoofer 4 up to remove it from the stow rod 3 Remove the spare tyre 2 and place it next to the flat tyre 4 Remove the jack 3 wheel wrench 5 and extension 6 if the...

Page 363: ...e vehicle slips off the jack If a jack is provided with the vehicle only use it for changing a flat tyre WARNING Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even...

Page 364: ...ocating notches on the plastic moulding as shown 7 Put the compact spare tyre near you 8 Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the com...

Page 365: ...h the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel 13 Tighten each wheel nut by turning it clockwise with your hand until the wheel is held against the hub 14 Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench...

Page 366: ...uts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown Storing a Flat or Spare Tyre and Tools WARNING Storing a jack a tyre or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a...

Page 367: ...Tyre with a Flat Load Floor Wagon 1 Hook 2 Tailgate Striker 3 Wheel Spoke 4 Wheel Spoke 5 D rings 1 Return all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover o...

Page 368: ...Pa 60 psi Stop as soon as possible and check that the spare tyre is correctly inflated after being installed on the vehicle The compact spare tyre is designed for temporary use only The vehicle will p...

Page 369: ...ehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice Only use a vehicle that has a 12 volt system with a negative ground for jump starting If the other vehicle does not have a 12...

Page 370: ...Overview on page 10 5 for locations of the terminals Your vehicle has a remote negative ground location as shown in the illustration It is on the left side of the engine compartment See Engine Compar...

Page 371: ...l help immediately WARNING Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jump leads do not have loose or mis...

Page 372: ...m 18 in away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less Use a remote ne...

Page 373: ...nal purposes such as behind a motor home see Recreational Vehicle Towing in this section Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as...

Page 374: ...all four wheels on the ground If a rear wheel drive vehicle must be towed a dolly or a trailer should be used If an all wheel drive vehicle must be towed a trailer should be used See Dolly Towing fol...

Page 375: ...the ground will damage drivetrain components Do not tow an all wheel drive vehicle with any of its wheels on the ground All wheel drive vehicles can only be towed with all four wheels on a trailer App...

Page 376: ...necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing should be done to remove residue from the paint finish...

Page 377: ...yres Notice Using petroleum based tyre dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tyres When applying a tyre dressing always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces o...

Page 378: ...or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the co...

Page 379: ...e Do not use laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers For liquid cleaners use approximately 20 drops per 3 78 L 1 gal of water A concentrated soap solution will leave a residue that cre...

Page 380: ...is no longer any colour transfer from the soil to the cleaning cloth 5 If the soil is not completely removed use a mild soap solution followed only by club soda or plain water If the soil is not comp...

Page 381: ...se visibility through the windshield under certain conditions Notice Use of air fresheners may cause permanent damage to plastics and painted surfaces If an air freshener comes in contact with any pla...

Page 382: ...the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals Use the floor mat with the correct side up Do not turn it over Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat Use only a single floor mat on...

Page 383: ...ovide the proper parts and service Once maintenance has been performed have the authorised dealer and or repairer fill out and stamp the appropriate box in this booklet to serve as your maintenance re...

Page 384: ...ges and latches key lock cylinders folding seat hardware and rear compartment bonnet and console door hinges and latches lubrication More frequent lubrication may be required when the vehicle is expos...

Page 385: ...orised repairer 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...

Page 386: ...sion fluid and filter change Four wheel drive only Transfer case fluid change normal service Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation Check to be sure vent hose is unobstruct...

Page 387: ...rtification mark of the proper viscosity grade See Engine Oil in the owner manual Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant in the owner ma...

Page 388: ...ase All Wheel Drive Transfer Case Fluid GM Part No 88861950 Bonnet Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 89021668 or lubricant me...

Page 389: ...ur dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 3 0L V6 Engine 15875795 A3096C 3 6L V6 Engine 15875795 A3096C 6 2L V8 Engine 25898499 A3105C Engine Oil Filter 3 0L V6 Engin...

Page 390: ...d Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Wiper Blades Except CTS V Driver Side 56 5 cm 22 in 15890062 Passenger Side 53 3 cm 21 in 15890064 Wiper Blades CTS V Driver Side 56 5 cm 22 in 20...

Page 391: ...through the windscreen 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...

Page 392: ...Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant label located under the bonnet See your dealer fo...

Page 393: ...lter Replacement 3 0L V6 Engine 6 Speed Automatic 6 3 L 6 7 qt 3 6L V6 Engine 6 Speed Automatic 6 3 L 6 7 qt 6 2L V8 Engine 6 Speed Automatic 6 3 L 6 7 qt 3 0L 3 6L V6 Engines 6 Speed Manual 1 8 L 1 9...

Page 394: ...m 5600 min 1 1 1 mm 0 043 in 3 6L V6 LFX Engine 3 237 kW 6800 min 1 373 Nm 4400 min 1 1 1 mm 0 043 in 6 2L V8 LSA Engine P 415 kW 6100 min 1 747 Nm 3800 min 1 1 0 mm 0 040 in Fuel Consumption and Emis...

Page 395: ...Combined 3 6L RWD Carbon Dioxide g km 1930 kg 360 172 241 Fuel Economy L 100 km 1930 kg 15 3 7 3 10 3 3 6L AWD Carbon Dioxide g km 1930 kg 368 177 247 2040 kg 366 177 246 Fuel Economy L 100 km 1930 k...

Page 396: ...s Urban Extra Urban Combined 6 2L Manual Gearbox Carbon Dioxide g km 2040 kg 519 272 365 Fuel Economy L 100 km 2040 kg 22 4 11 5 15 6 Coupe Equivalent Inertia Mass Urban Extra Urban Combined 3 6L RWD...

Page 397: ...uivalent Inertia Mass Urban Extra Urban Combined Fuel Economy L 100 km 2040 kg 16 1 7 9 10 9 6 2L Automatic Transmission Carbon Dioxide g km 2040 kg 496 249 336 Fuel Economy L 100 km 2040 kg 21 3 10 7...

Page 398: ...a Urban Combined 3 0L RWD Carbon Dioxide g km 1930 kg 372 183 250 2040 kg 372 183 250 Fuel Economy L 100 km 1930 kg 16 0 7 9 10 9 2040 kg 16 0 7 9 10 9 3 6L RWD Carbon Dioxide g km 1930 kg 365 175 245...

Page 399: ...a 12 9 Estate cont d Equivalent Inertia Mass Urban Extra Urban Combined 6 2L Automatic Transmission Carbon Dioxide g km 2040 kg 504 254 343 Fuel Economy L 100 km 2040 kg 21 3 10 8 14 5 6 2L Manual Gea...

Page 400: ...Black plate 10 1 Cadillac CTS CTS V Europe LHD Owner Manual 2013 CRC 6 26 12 12 10 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing CTS V6 Engines CTS V 6 2L V8 Engine...

Page 401: ...components e g number of wheel revolutions rotational speed deceleration lateral acceleration Dysfunctions and defects in important system components Vehicle reactions in particular driving situation...

Page 402: ...ped with a navigation system use of the system may result in the storage of destinations addresses telephone numbers and other trip information See the navigation manual for information on stored data...

Page 403: ...ag Inflate 3 23 Where Are the Airbags 3 21 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 3 31 Passenger Status Indicator 5 18 Readiness Light 5 17 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 3 31 System Check 3 19 A...

Page 404: ...ide Identification Marker Lamps 10 33 Buying New Tyres 10 70 C Calibration 5 7 Camera Rear Vision 9 41 Capacities and Specifications 12 2 Carbon Monoxide Boot 2 17 Engine Exhaust 9 20 Tailgate 2 19 Wi...

Page 405: ...ocking 2 15 Devices Auxiliary 7 21 Door Ajar Messages 5 35 Central Door Unlocking System 2 14 Delayed Locking 2 15 Locks 2 12 2 14 Power Locks 2 15 Drive Belt Routing Engine 12 10 Drive Systems All Wh...

Page 406: ...ssure Light 5 25 Running While Parked 9 21 Speed Limiter 5 15 Starting 1 4 9 15 Entry Lighting 6 6 Equipment Towing 9 51 Exit Lighting 6 7 Extender Safety Belt 3 18 Exterior Lamp Controls 6 1 Exterior...

Page 407: ...ard Lights 6 4 Head Restraints 3 2 Active 3 3 Headlamp Levelling Control 6 4 Headlamps Adaptive Forward Lighting AFL 6 3 Aiming 10 32 Automatic 6 2 Bulb Replacement 10 32 Flash to Pass 6 2 High Intens...

Page 408: ...wer Anchors and Tethers for Children 3 48 LED Lighting 10 32 Levelling Control Headlamp 6 4 Lighter Cigarette 5 10 Lighting Adaptive Forward 6 3 Entry 6 6 Exit 6 7 Illumination Control 6 6 LED 10 32 P...

Page 409: ...arbox 9 25 Fluid 10 12 Manual Mode 9 23 Memory Features 1 10 Memory Seats 3 7 Messages Airbag System 5 44 Battery Voltage and Charging 5 32 Brake System 5 33 Compass 5 35 Door Ajar 5 35 Engine Cooling...

Page 410: ...29 Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 29 Over Things That Burn 9 20 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 5 18 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 8 6 Passenger Sensing System 3 27 Pedestrian Protection Sys...

Page 411: ...1 Roads Driving Wet 9 5 Roof Sunroof 2 31 Roof Rack System 4 6 Rotation Tyres 10 67 Routing Engine Drive Belt 12 10 Running the Vehicle While Parked 9 21 Running In New Vehicle 9 11 S Safety Belts 3 1...

Page 412: ...tart Vehicle Remote 2 10 Starter Switch Check 10 28 Starting the Engine 1 4 9 15 Steering 9 3 Fluid Power 10 22 Heated Wheel 5 3 Wheel Adjustment 5 2 Wheel Controls 5 3 Storage Areas Cargo Cover 4 2 C...

Page 413: ...Sealant and Compressor Kit Storing 10 83 10 84 Wheel Alignment and Tyre Balance 10 72 Wheel Replacement 10 72 When It Is Time for New Tyres 10 69 Winter 10 60 U Ultrasonic Parking Assist 9 37 Up Shift...

Page 414: ...Alignment and Tyre Balance 10 72 Different Size 10 72 Replacement 10 72 When It Is Time for New Tyres 10 69 Where to Put the Restraint 3 39 Windows 2 28 Power 2 28 Windscreen Wiper Washer 5 4 Winter...

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