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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-11374014) -

2018 - crc - 9/14/17

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Front Seats

Electrically Operated Seat

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . . . . 58
Reclining Seat Backrests . . . . . . . . . . 59
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Heated and Ventilated Front

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Rear Seats

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door . . . . . 67

Seat Belts

Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
How to Wear Seat Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Three-Point Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Seat Belt Use During

Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Replacing Seat Belt System Parts

after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Airbag System

Air-Bag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Wher e Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . 76
When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . 78
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . 79
What Will You See after an Airbag

Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . 80
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . 85

Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Replacing Airbag System Parts

after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . 88
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Wher e to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . 92
ISOFIX Child Restraint

Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Securing Child Restraints (With

the Seat Belt in the
Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Securing Child Restraints (With

the Seat Belt in the
Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Pedestrian Protection System

Pedestrian Protection System . . . 103

Summary of Contents for CTS 2018

Page 1: ...dicated below Cadillac Europe GmbH reserves the exclusive right to make modifications to this booklet Edition September 2017 Cadillac Europe GmbH Z rich Switzerland Printed on chlorine free bleached p...

Page 2: ...on 2 In Brief 5 Keys Doors and Windows 27 Seats and Restraints 53 Storage 107 Instruments and Controls 110 Lighting 149 Infotainment System 157 Climate Controls 164 Driving and Operating 173 Vehicle C...

Page 3: ...rinting of this owner s manual Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle use the I...

Page 4: ...nformation on another page see page Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean See the features in this manual for information 9 Airbag R...

Page 5: ...Cadillac CTS CTS V Owner Manual GMNA Localizing Europe 11374014 2018 crc 9 14 17 4 INTRODUCTION 2 NOTES...

Page 6: ...Climate Controls 18 Transmission 19 Starting the Engine 20 Vehicle Features Infotainment System 20 Steering Wheel Controls 20 Cruise Control 20 Driver Information Centre DIC 21 Forward Collision Alert...

Page 7: ...Cadillac CTS CTS V Owner Manual GMNA Localizing Europe 11374014 2018 crc 9 14 17 6 IN BRIEF Instrument Panel...

Page 8: ...utomatic Climate Control System 0 164 12 Instrument Panel Storage 0 107 Wireless Charging Pad If Equipped Out of View See Wireless Charging 0 116 13 Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 202...

Page 9: ...way Press the button to remove the key The key can be used for the driver door and the rear folding seats Press K to unlock the driver door or all doors depending on the vehicle personalisation settin...

Page 10: ...is covered by a cap See Door Locks 0 34 From the inside rear doors push down on the door lock knob on top of the door To unlock a door pull once on the door handle to unlock it and again to open it Po...

Page 11: ...0 48 Seat Adjustment Power Seats High Performance Seat 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...

Page 12: ...at back Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline Tilt the top of the control forward to raise High Performance Seat To adjust the seat back Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline Tilt...

Page 13: ...lster support inward or outward See Lumbar Adjustment 0 58 High Performance Bolster Support Four Way Lumbar Support To adjust lumbar support if equipped High Performance Seat Press and release or hold...

Page 14: ...er steering wheel if equipped Memory positions are linked to RKE transmitter 1 or 2 for automatic memory recalls Before storing adjust all available memory feature positions Turn the ignition on and t...

Page 15: ...ive high medium low or off heated or ventilated seat level will be indicated by the manual heated or ventilated seat buttons on the center stack Use the manual heated or ventilated seat buttons on the...

Page 16: ...tboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System 0 80 The passenger airbag status indic...

Page 17: ...e 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...

Page 18: ...g lamp Press the lamp lenses over the rear passenger doors For more information on interior lighting see Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 154 Exterior Lighting There are four positions O Turns...

Page 19: ...o INT and turn the x INT band to adjust the sensitivity to moisture Turn the band up for more sensitivity to moisture Turn the band down for less sensitivity to moisture Move the windscreen wiper leve...

Page 20: ...n Controls 3 Rear Rear Climate Control Display If Equipped 4 Sync Synchronize Driver and Passenger Temperature 5 Recirculation 6 Air Delivery Mode Control 7 Auto Automatic Operation 8 A C Air Conditio...

Page 21: ...ainment manual for information on the radio audio players phone navigation system and voice or speech recognition It also includes information on settings Steering Wheel Controls The infotainment syst...

Page 22: ...r T Press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster Press S to go back to the previous menu SEL Press to open a menu or select a menu item Press and hold to reset values on certain...

Page 23: ...vehicles in the side blind zone or spot areas or with vehicles rapidly approaching these areas from behind The LCA warning display will light up in the corresponding outside mirror and will flash if t...

Page 24: ...object distance In addition multiple beeps or seat pulses may occur if very close to an object The vehicle may also have the Front Parking Assist system See Assistance Systems for Parking or Reversing...

Page 25: ...unroof partway press the switch again The passenger side switch Q 2 operates the sunshade Press and release Q 2 to express open or express close the sunshade To stop the sunshade partway press the swi...

Page 26: ...he recommended pressure shown on the Tyre and Loading Information label See Vehicle Load Limits 0 184 The warning light will remain on until the tyre pressure is corrected The low tyre pressure warnin...

Page 27: ...Car Wash Guidelines Caution Some automatic car washes can cause damage to the vehicle wheels and ground effects Automatic car washes are not recommended due to lack of clearance for the undercarriage...

Page 28: ...rrors 44 Power Mirrors 44 Heated Mirrors 45 Automatic Dimming Mirror 45 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 45 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 46 Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror 46 Rear Camera Mirror 4...

Page 29: ...Entry 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 transmitter s battery Se...

Page 30: ...ion 0 143 Pressing K will disarm the alarm system See Vehicle Alarm System 0 41 Press and hold K until the windows fully open Windows will not operate unless remote window operation is enabled See Veh...

Page 31: ...t 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...

Page 32: ...is turned off and an RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle the horn will chirp three times after all doors are closed To turn on or off see Vehicle Personalisation 0 143 Remote No Longer In Vehicle A...

Page 33: ...lace the RKE transmitter in the transmitter pocket 2 With the vehicle in P Park or N Neutral press the brake pedal and ENGINE START STOP Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible Battery Rep...

Page 34: ...he vehicle personalisation setting is enabled See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 62 If equipped with a remote start heated steering wheel it may come on during a remote start See Heated Steering...

Page 35: ...Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning lights Turn the vehicle on and then back off Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work The remote start will not operate...

Page 36: ...ver Door Key Lock Cylinder Access In Case of Dead Battery later in this section To lock or unlock the doors from inside the vehicle Press Q or K on the power door lock switch Pull the door handle once...

Page 37: ...ess the forward edge to install the cap in place 4 Release the door handle 5 Check that the cap is secure Free Turning Locks The door key lock cylinder turns freely when either the wrong key is used o...

Page 38: ...s immediately Delayed locking can be programmed through the Driver Information Centre DIC See Vehicle Personalisation 0 143 Automatic Door Locks The vehicle can be programmed so that when the doors ar...

Page 39: ...door or the RKE transmitter a second time to lock the driver door The Open Door Anti Lockout feature can be turned on or off See Vehicle Personalisation 0 143 Safety Locks The rear door safety locks...

Page 40: ...climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and Continued Warning Continued set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control Systems in the Index If the vehicle is...

Page 41: ...and back into place Try to open the door without pulling up on the lever to make sure it is locked into place Emergency Boot Release Handle Caution Do not use the emergency boot release handle as a ti...

Page 42: ...in to slowly flash indicating the alarm system is operating Pressing Q on the RKE transmitter a second time will bypass the 30 second delay and immediately arm the alarm system The vehicle alarm syste...

Page 43: ...nsor can set off the alarm if it senses movement of the vehicle such as a change in vehicle orientation The intrusion sensor monitors the vehicle interior and can activate the alarm if it senses unaut...

Page 44: ...n the vehicle The security light in the instrument cluster comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft deterrent system The system has one or more RKE transmitters matched to an...

Page 45: ...n 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 si...

Page 46: ...ically fold the exterior mirrors Press and hold K on the RKE transmitter for approximately one second to unfold See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 28 This feature can be turned on or off...

Page 47: ...Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror Use a soft towel dampened with water Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror The rearview mirror automatically dims to reduce the glare of the headlamps fr...

Page 48: ...or park the vehicle using only this camera Objects may appear closer than they are Check the outside mirrors or glance over your shoulder when making lane changes or merging Failure to use proper care...

Page 49: ...especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to...

Page 50: ...s can be opened without holding the window switch Press the switch down fully and quickly release to express open the window Window Automatic Reversal System The express close feature will reverse win...

Page 51: ...pped this feature allows all the windows to be opened remotely If enabled in vehicle personalisation press and hold K on the RKE transmitter See Vehicle Personalisation 0 143 Sun Visors Pull the sun v...

Page 52: ...ccessory Power RAP 0 193 The driver side switch 1 operates the sunroof Vent Press and release 1 to vent the sunroof The sunshade will automatically open approximately 38 cm 15 in Press and hold g 1 to...

Page 53: ...losing the sunroof in manual mode To stop movement release the switch Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise It could...

Page 54: ...ing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash 74 Airbag System Air Bag System 74 Where Are the Airbags 76 When Should an Airbag Inflate 77 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 78 How Does an Airbag Restrain 79 Wha...

Page 55: ...a crash Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly If equipped with base seats adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the sa...

Page 56: ...traints in all three seating positions The height of the head restraint can be adjusted Pull the head restraint up to raise it Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place To...

Page 57: ...ehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving High Performance Seat 1 Feature Select 2 Up 3 Rearward 4 Down 5 Forward...

Page 58: ...wn 4 to adjust lumbar support up or down Cushion Bolster Support To adjust cushion bolster support if equipped Press and release or hold Feature Select 1 to scroll to cushion bolster support on the ce...

Page 59: ...up or down to move the backrest support inward or outward Four Way Lumbar and Bolster Adjustment Base Seat To adjust the four way lumbar and bolster support if equipped Press and hold the lumbar adjus...

Page 60: ...njuries The lap belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motio...

Page 61: ...e indicating the transmitter number may display for the first few ignition cycles following a transmitter change For Auto Memory Recall to work properly save the positions to the memory button 1 or 2...

Page 62: ...ps 1 4 using B This stores the position for getting out of the vehicle Save preferred memory feature positions to both 1 and 2 if you are the only driver Manually Recalling Memory Positions Press and...

Page 63: ...ved to B is automatically recalled when one of the following occurs The vehicle is turned off and the driver s door is opened within a short time The vehicle is turned off with the driver s door open...

Page 64: ...s and the ignition is on this feature will automatically activate the heated or ventilated seats at the level required by the vehicle s interior temperature The active high medium low or off heated or...

Page 65: ...eature will activate when a second row door is opened while the vehicle is on or up to 10 minutes before the vehicle is turned on There will be an alert when the vehicle is turned off The alert does n...

Page 66: ...ot moving To fold the seatback 1 Disconnect the rear seat belt mini latch using a key in the slot on the mini buckle and let the belt retract 2 Unlock the seatback using the vehicle key in the cylinde...

Page 67: ...y in the cylinder 4 Reconnect the center seat belt mini latch to the mini buckle Do not let the belt twist 5 Pull on the center seat belt to make sure the mini latch is secure 6 Repeat the steps to ra...

Page 68: ...or or away from Q to unlock the door Seat Belts This section describes how to use seat belts properly and some things not to do Warning Do not let anyone travel where a seat belt cannot be worn proper...

Page 69: ...seat belts That is why wearing seat belts makes such good sense Questions and Answers About Seat Belts Q Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a seat belt A You could be whet...

Page 70: ...ous 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 sud...

Page 71: ...ss you more slowly If the webbing locks in the catch plate before it reaches the buckle tilt the catch plate flat to unlock 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch...

Page 72: ...e Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and front outboard passenger seating positions Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is o...

Page 73: ...are part of the seat belt assembly They can help tighten the seat belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal near frontal or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner...

Page 74: ...rly See your dealer to have it repaired Torn or frayed seat belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed have it replaced immediately Make su...

Page 75: ...ve the seat 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 driving See Airbag Readiness Light 0 12...

Page 76: ...not replace them Also airbags are not designed to inflate in every crash In some crashes seat belts are the only restraint See When Should an Airbag Inflate 0 77 Wearing your seat belt during a crash...

Page 77: ...88 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 electr...

Page 78: ...force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not Continued Warning Continued put anything between an occupant and an air...

Page 79: ...many side impacts The vehicle also has a seat position sensor that enables the sensing system to monitor the position of the front outboard passenger seat The passenger seat position sensor and the pa...

Page 80: ...and seat mounted side impact airbags inflate they quickly deflate so quickly that some people may not even realise the airbags inflated Roof rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for...

Page 81: ...outboard passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for the airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be th...

Page 82: ...iously 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 airba...

Page 83: ...r others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light 0 126 for more information including important safety information If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint The passenge...

Page 84: ...ions 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 centred on...

Page 85: ...enger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag are turned on the on indicator will be lit If the passenger seat gets wet dry the seat immediately If the airbag readiness light is lit do not install a...

Page 86: ...nt 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 sens...

Page 87: ...ler for service If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving the airbag system may not work properly Have the vehicle serviced right away See Ai...

Page 88: ...shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs This applies belt force to the child s p...

Page 89: ...safety restraints Warning Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play w...

Page 90: ...pes of child restraints Forward facing child restraints Rearward facing child restraints Belt positioning booster seats The proper child restraint for your child depends on their size weight and age a...

Page 91: ...ucture This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Res...

Page 92: ...cured 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 ISOFIX system See ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems 0 9...

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Page 96: ...ed be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint system and secure the child restraint system properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a colli...

Page 97: ...r Left Passenger Rear Centre Passenger Rear Right Passenger 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 13 kg E ISO R1 X IUF X IUF D ISO R2 X IUF X IUF C ISO...

Page 98: ...the weight class 9 to 18 kg B1 ISO F2X Forward facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg C ISO R3 Rear facing child restraint system for children of maximum si...

Page 99: ...restraint system with a lap shoulder belt Mass Group Seating Positions Front Passenger Rear Left Outboard Rear Centre Rear Right Outboard Group 0 Up to 10 kg X U U U Group 0 Up to 13 kg X U U U Group...

Page 100: ...ISOFIX child restraint systems of universal category positions are marked in the ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems Installation Suitability table by IUF See Where to Put the Restraint 0 92 Securing Child...

Page 101: ...t on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s seat belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the lat...

Page 102: ...ace to secure a forward facing child restraint See Where to Put the Restraint 0 92 In addition the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger fro...

Page 103: ...ar 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 th...

Page 104: ...stem 0 80 To remove the child restraint follow the instructions in the child restraint owner s manual to unlock it Unfasten the vehicle seat belt and let it return to the stowed position If the top te...

Page 105: ...pedestrian protection system has deployed the bonnet will remain in the raised position and the driver s view may be reduced by the raised bonnet Warning Do not drive the vehicle when the bonnet is r...

Page 106: ...V Series Models For Non V Series Models 1 Place both hands on top of the right corner of the bonnet near the windscreen and push the bonnet down quickly If the bonnet does not latch push down again wi...

Page 107: ...protection system will not be operable in the event of another crash or frontal impact involving a pedestrian See your dealer for service immediately Warning Safety procedures must always be observed...

Page 108: ...tments 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...

Page 109: ...Accessory Power RAP 0 193 Power Retractable Cover Anti Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the power cover when it is active the cover will stop at the obstruction and auto reverse to a pres...

Page 110: ...can be used to secure small loads inside the boot 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...

Page 111: ...127 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light 127 Brake System Warning Light 129 Electric Parking Brake Light 130 Service Electric Parking Brake Light 130 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 1...

Page 112: ...control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down Push the control forward or rearward to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of the vehicle Do not adjust the steering wheel while...

Page 113: ...rn Press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn Windscreen Wiper Washer With the ignition on or in ACC ACCESSORY move the windscreen wiper lever to select the wiper speed HI Use for fast wipes...

Page 114: ...f while the wipers are performing wipes due to windshield washing or Rainsense wipes the wipers continue to run until they reach the base of the windshield Rainsense If equipped there is a sensor near...

Page 115: ...de of the headlamps The headlamps must be on in order to use the headlamp washers If the headlamps are not on only the windscreen will be washed Pull the wiper lever toward you and hold briefly to act...

Page 116: ...ler 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 Always unplu...

Page 117: ...tial peak wattage such as compressor driven refrigerators and electric power tools Other equipment requiring an extremely stable power supply such as microcomputer controlled electric blankets touch s...

Page 118: ...ing it from the charging pad to prevent burns To charge a mobile device 1 Open the climate control system panel 2 Remove all objects from the charging pad The system may not charge if there are any ob...

Page 119: ...on the rear of the centre console Press the door to release the ashtray To empty the ashtray remove it from the storage area by holding the edges and pulling straight out To reinstall push the tray b...

Page 120: ...Cadillac CTS CTS V Owner Manual GMNA Localizing Europe 11374014 2018 crc 9 14 17 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 119 Instrument Cluster Base Level with Auto Stop...

Page 121: ...Cadillac CTS CTS V Owner Manual GMNA Localizing Europe 11374014 2018 crc 9 14 17 120 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Uplevel Balanced Configuration...

Page 122: ...Performance configuration has two interactive display zones Use the five way control on the right side of the steering wheel to move between the different display zones and scroll through the differen...

Page 123: ...five way control to enter the Options 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 highlight...

Page 124: ...last reset The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the Driver Information Centre DIC See Driver Information Centre DIC 0 136 Rev Counter The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolution...

Page 125: ...how a problem with the fuel gauge At the service station the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated For example the gau...

Page 126: ...e red area the engine is too hot Pull off the road stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible Seat Belt Reminders Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light There is a driver seat belt reminder...

Page 127: ...stem The system check includes the airbag sensor s the passenger sensing system the pretensioners the airbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the...

Page 128: ...system To help avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light 0 126 for more information including important safety information Charging System Ligh...

Page 129: ...lfunction has been detected that could damage the emission control system and increase vehicle emissions Diagnosis and service may be required To help prevent damage reduce vehicle speed and avoid har...

Page 130: ...in Service Mode Critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed If this happens the vehicle would not be ready for inspection and might require several days of routine driving be...

Page 131: ...e on briefly when the vehicle is started 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...

Page 132: ...nd flashes as a Lane Departure Warning LDW alert to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed See Lane Keep Assist LKA 0 232 Vehicle Ahead Indicator If equipped this indicator will display green...

Page 133: ...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 have been disabled A Driver Information Centre DIC messa...

Page 134: ...trol 0 203 Tyre Pressure Light For vehicles with the Tyre Pressure Monitor System TPMS this light comes on briefly when the engine is started It provides information about tyre pressures and the TPMS...

Page 135: ...tays on it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem See your dealer Low Fuel Warning Light This light is near...

Page 136: ...ght This light comes on when the IntelliBeam system if equipped is enabled See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 149 Adaptive Forward Lighting AFL Light This light should come on briefly as the vehicle is star...

Page 137: ...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 0 212 Door Ajar Light For vehicles equipped with this light...

Page 138: ...since the trip odometer was last reset The trip odometer can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active The average fuel economy shows the approximate average litres per 100 kil...

Page 139: ...to the destination when using route guidance Traffic Sign Memory Shows road sign information This page can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while viewing this page Traffic sign alerts can be turne...

Page 140: ...tion to be displayed in the DIC display zone s Head Up Display HUD Warning If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your field of view it may take you more time to see things you need to see when...

Page 141: ...age 1 Adjust the driver seat 2 Start the engine 3 Use the following settings to adjust the HUD Press down or lift up to centre the HUD image The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down not side to...

Page 142: ...ol 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 al...

Page 143: ...heck that Nothing is covering the HUD lens HUD brightness setting is not too dim or too bright HUD is adjusted to the proper height Polarised sunglasses are not worn Windscreen and HUD lens are clean...

Page 144: ...educed Anytime this message stays on or displays repeatedly the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible Vehicle Speed Messages SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM H MPH This message...

Page 145: ...ollows the MODE switch Tour Sport or Track Suspension This setting adjusts the suspension from a comfortable to a more responsive tune Touch Auto Follows the MODE switch Tour Sport or Track Climate an...

Page 146: ...controls the vehicle response when detecting a vehicle ahead of you The Off setting disables all FCA and FAB functions With the Alert and Brake setting both FCA and FAB are available The Alert setting...

Page 147: ...ngine is turned off See Reverse Tilt Mirrors 0 45 Touch Off On Driver and Passenger On Driver or On Passenger Auto Mirror Folding When on the outside mirrors will automatically fold or unfold when the...

Page 148: ...nd Horn Lights Only or Horn Only Remote Door Unlock This setting specifies whether all doors or just the driver door unlock when pressing K on the RKE transmitter Touch All Doors or Driver Door Remote...

Page 149: ...lert when the RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle This menu also enables Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert Touch Off or On Valet Mode This will lock the infotainment system and steering wheel contr...

Page 150: ...Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control 154 Courtesy Lamps 154 Dome Lamps 154 Reading Lamps 154 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 155 Exit Lighting 155 Battery Load Management 155 Battery Power...

Page 151: ...r of debris to allow for best system performance The main beam headlamps remain on under the automatic control until one of the following situations occurs The system detects an approaching vehicle s...

Page 152: ...gain or pull it toward you and release This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the high beam headlamps are on Flash to Pass This feature allows the main beam headlights to be used...

Page 153: ...panel brightness control is in the full bright position See Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 154 When it is bright enough outside the headlamps will turn off The automatic headlamp system turn...

Page 154: ...ge 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 indicator flashes...

Page 155: ...ol will set the lowest level to which the displays will automatically be adjusted Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the DOOR position Dome Lamps...

Page 156: ...er door is opened and the turn signal lever is pulled and released after the ignition is turned off The dome lamp comes on after the ignition is turned off The exterior lamps and interior light remain...

Page 157: ...some accessories Normally these actions occur in steps or levels without being noticeable In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action this action may be noticeable to the driver If so a D...

Page 158: ...mportant Information Read before using PDR All or some of the information may apply to your country Use of the Performance Data Recorder PDR System may be prohibited or legally restricted in certain c...

Page 159: ...ollecting other personal data with the PDR System Notify other drivers of your vehicle of the above rules and require them to comply with them General Motors does not accept any responsibility or liab...

Page 160: ...rd a message displays Delete or transfer recordings on the SD card or use another SD card with free space To delete a recording go to the Recorded Sessions menu and touch z next to the item See Record...

Page 161: ...playback The length of the bar corresponds to the time of the video Advance or rewind the video by dragging along the bar Delete Recording Touch to delete the video A confirmation screen displays Touc...

Page 162: ...Same as Sport GPS Tracking Map Shows the vehicle s current position relative to a known route Engine Rotations Per Minute RPMs Same as Sport Transmission State Current Gear Same as Sport Friction Bub...

Page 163: ...e as Sport 0 100 km h 0 60 mph 0 200 km h 0 100 mph 400 m 1 4 mi and 0 200 0 km h 0 100 0 mph The timer starts recording as soon as the vehicle accelerates As the vehicle passes each speed and distanc...

Page 164: ...e existing data when memory full Allows manual overwriting of previous recordings one at a time starting with the oldest when the current recording requires additional storage to continue Audio will n...

Page 165: ...ent Air Filter 172 Service 172 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System The climate control buttons on the centre console and on the climate control display are used to adjust the...

Page 166: ...made on the front climate control page displayed See the infotainment manual Climate Control Status Display The climate control status display appears briefly when the climate control buttons on the c...

Page 167: ...le If on is selected or any other button is pressed the climate control system will turn on and return to delivering airflow as set The temperature control and air delivery mode can still be adjusted...

Page 168: ...hen 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 W...

Page 169: ...vered by the vehicle warranty Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats If equipped press J or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback Press C or to ventilate the driver or...

Page 170: ...d when poor quality air is detected The air quality sensor will not maintain recirculation for an extended period to prevent the air inside the vehicle from becoming too dry or stuffy Under certain co...

Page 171: ...climate controls Sync Touch Sync on the display to link the rear climate control temperature to the front climate control driver temperature The Sync indicator will be lit If the rear climate control...

Page 172: ...the centre 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 the airflow Move the slider knobs 2 to change the direction...

Page 173: ...ir that is pulled into the vehicle The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance See Maintenance Replacement Parts 0 323 See your retailer regarding replacement of the filter...

Page 174: ...nsmission Automatic Transmission 196 Manual Mode 198 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 199 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 199 Electric Parking Brake 200 Brake Assist 201 Hill Start Assist HSA 201 Ride C...

Page 175: ...manding driving situations Use a hands free method to place or receive necessary phone calls Watch the road Do not read take notes or look up information on phones or other electronic devices Designat...

Page 176: ...ch could be a lot of distance in an emergency Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you Avoid needless heavy braking Keep pace with...

Page 177: ...situations when steering around a problem may be more effective than braking Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand Antilock Brake System ABS a...

Page 178: ...skid Track Events and Competitive Driving Danger High performance features are intended for use only on closed tracks by experienced and qualified drivers and should not be used on public roads High...

Page 179: ...ricants 0 322 Do not use silicone based fluids If racing brake fluid is in the vehicle and the age of the brake fluid is over a month old or unknown replace the brake fluid before racing closed track...

Page 180: ...he brakes from 100 km h 60 mph to 25 km h 15 mph while decelerating at 0 8 g This is a hard brake application without activating the Antilock Brake System ABS Drive for at least 1 km 0 6 mi between st...

Page 181: ...essures while driving on various types of tracks courses This helps to achieve a well balanced vehicle and enhance tyre traction performance Use good judgement to determine the appropriate tyre inflat...

Page 182: ...rners e g Nurburgring Nordschliefe Spa Francorchamps or similar Inflate tyres to a minimum of 260 kPa 38 psi when cold Limit vehicle speed to below 230 km h 143 mph until 290 kPa 42 psi is reached For...

Page 183: ...her wet weather driving tips include Allow extra following distance Overtake with caution Keep windscreen wiping equipment in good condition Keep the windscreen washer fluid reservoir filled Have good...

Page 184: ...ck Brake System ABS 0 199 See Driver Mode Control 0 203 Allow greater following distance and watch for slippery spots Icy patches can occur on otherwise clear roads in shaded areas The surface of a cu...

Page 185: ...ers could be injured The vehicle can overheat causing an engine compartment fire or other damage Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 56 km h 35 mph Rocking the Vehicle to Get i...

Page 186: ...es and shorten the life of the vehicle Tyre and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle specific Tyre and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle s centre pillar B pillar The Ty...

Page 187: ...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 m...

Page 188: ...453 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 91 kg 200 lbs 5 453 kg 1 000 lbs 3 Available Cargo Weight 0 kg 0 lbs The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed the vehicle...

Page 189: ...xceed 4 000 engine rpm Avoid driving at any one constant speed fast or slow Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle when the engine speed will exceed 4000 rpm Do not let the engine labour Neve...

Page 190: ...near a strong radio antenna signal causing interference to the Keyless Access system See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 28 To shift out of P Park the vehicle must be in ACC ACCESSORY or O...

Page 191: ...the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags While driving only shut the vehicle off in an emergency If the vehicle cannot be pulled over and must be shut off while driving press and hold th...

Page 192: ...TOP with the brake pedal applied When the engine begins cranking let go of the button The idle speed will go down as the engine gets warm Do not race the engine immediately after starting it If the RK...

Page 193: ...pplied and the vehicle is at a complete stop the engine may turn off When stopped the tachometer may display Auto Stop or the Auto Stop light may come on in the instrument cluster See Rev Counter 0 12...

Page 194: ...us to leave the vehicle with the engine running It could overheat and catch fire It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly appli...

Page 195: ...ic Parking Brake 0 200 3 Press the shift lever button 4 Move the shift lever If unable to shift out of P Park 1 Fully release the shift lever button 2 While holding down the brake pedal press the shif...

Page 196: ...aired Continued Warning Continued There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely sealed If unusual fumes are detected or if it is susp...

Page 197: ...237 Make sure the shift lever is fully in P Park before starting the engine The vehicle has an electronic shift lock release system Fully apply the regular brakes first and then press the shift lever...

Page 198: ...al down Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding See Skidding under Loss of Control 0 176 M This mode can be entered with the shift lever in the D Drive posit...

Page 199: ...Tap Shift Mode the tap shift controls will 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...

Page 200: ...lock Brake System ABS Warning Light 0 130 If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle a computer senses the wheels ar...

Page 201: ...To apply the EPB 1 Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop 2 Lift up the EPB switch momentarily The Y light will flash and then stay on once the EPB is fully applied If the Y light flashes continuo...

Page 202: ...ons This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in a...

Page 203: ...Cruise control may be turned back on when road conditions allow Both systems come on automatically when the vehicle is started and begins to move The systems may be heard or felt while they are opera...

Page 204: ...and release Y The traction off light i and StabiliTrak OFF light g in the instrument cluster turn off Adding accessories can affect the vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications 0 246 D...

Page 205: ...ed response When selected the Sport Mode indicator will display Competitive Driving Mode can be accessed through this mode Snow Ice Mode Use when more traction is needed during slippery conditions Whe...

Page 206: ...luster Display is configured for each mode when linked default Throttle Progression Adjusts throttle sensitivity by selecting how quick or slow the throttle reacts to input Snow Ice The accelerator pe...

Page 207: ...des can be set to the driver s preference See Driving Mode under Personalization Menus in Vehicle Personalisation 0 143 The selections made in the Driving Mode menu overwrite the main vehicle mode sel...

Page 208: ...en quickly press Y on the center console two times PERF TRAC 1 WET ACTIVE HANDLING ON displays in the DIC When PTM is active the up and down buttons will no longer change Drive Modes but instead chang...

Page 209: ...action off light i and StabiliTrak OFF light g will go out Launch Control V Series Only A Launch Control feature is available within Competitive Driving Mode or Performance Traction Management V Serie...

Page 210: ...ine the amount of change for the conditions With eLSD the vehicle has Enhanced high speed control Improved traction through corners allowing more acceleration More precise steering Increased vehicle a...

Page 211: ...o the second detent SET Press the control down briefly to SET 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...

Page 212: ...ed in small increments briefly press SET down to the first detent For each press the vehicle goes about 1 km h 1 mph slower To decrease the vehicle speed in larger increments briefly press SET down to...

Page 213: ...ACC works like regular cruise control ACC uses camera and radar sensors See Declaration of Conformity 0 334 If a vehicle is detected in your path ACC can apply acceleration or limited moderate brakin...

Page 214: ...C 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 Press...

Page 215: ...t desired Keep cruise control button off when cruise is not being used Select the set speed desired for cruise This is the vehicle speed when no vehicle is detected in its path ACC will not set at a s...

Page 216: ...eedometer reading can be displayed in either English or metric units See Instrument Cluster 0 119 The increment value used depends on the units displayed Reducing Speed While ACC is at a Set Speed If...

Page 217: ...he Driver Without Head Up Display With Head Up Display If ACC is engaged driver action may be required when ACC cannot apply sufficient braking because of approaching a vehicle too rapidly When this c...

Page 218: ...ea with no other vehicles or roadside objects A DIC message may display to indicate that ACC is temporarily unavailable There is a fault in the system The ACC indicator will turn white when ACC is no...

Page 219: ...g pressed Warning The ACC will not automatically apply the brakes if your foot is resting on the accelerator pedal You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you Bends in the Road Warning On bends ACC ma...

Page 220: ...This is normal operation The vehicle does not need service Other Vehicle Lane Changes ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead until it is completely in the lane The brake may need to be manually applied D...

Page 221: ...do not replace the need for paying attention and driving safely You may not hear or feel alerts or warnings provided by these systems Failure to use proper care when driving may result in injury deat...

Page 222: ...hen parking or backing Rear Vision Camera RVC When the gear is changed into R Reverse the RVC displays an image of the area behind the vehicle on the infotainment display The previous screen displays...

Page 223: ...by the Surround Vision Cameras 2 Area Not Shown 1 Views Displayed by the Surround Vision Cameras 2 Area Not Shown Front Vision Camera CTS Only If equipped a view of the area in front of the vehicle sh...

Page 224: ...bjects 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 in high off the ground and below bumper level These detection distances may be shorter during warmer or hum...

Page 225: ...to turn on or off the Front and Rear Parking Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert system at the same time The indicator light next to the button comes on when the features are on and turns off when th...

Page 226: ...l and perpendicular press and hold O during the search process or if available change the parking mode in the infotainment display After completely passing a large enough space an audible beep occurs...

Page 227: ...lision Alert FCA System If equipped the FCA system may help to avoid or reduce the harm caused by front end crashes When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly FCA provides a flashing red alert on th...

Page 228: ...t snow or ice or if Continued Warning Continued the windscreen is damaged It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads or in conditions that can limit visibility such as fog rain or snow...

Page 229: ...e 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 s...

Page 230: ...o brake the vehicle FAB will not brake outside of its operating speed range and only responds to detected vehicles FAB may not Detect a vehicle ahead on winding or hilly roads Detect all vehicles espe...

Page 231: ...or spot areas When the vehicle is in a forward gear the left or right side mirror display will light up if a moving vehicle is detected in that blind zone If the indicator is activated and a vehicle i...

Page 232: ...display will light up if a moving vehicle is detected in the next lane over in that blind zone or rapidly approaching that zone If the indicator is activated in the same direction of a detected vehic...

Page 233: ...avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures It may provide a warning if the vehicle is crossing a detected lane marking without using a indicator in the lane departure direction Since this sys...

Page 234: ...the windscreen ahead of the rear view mirror To turn LKA on and off press A on the centre console When on A is green if LKA is available to assist and provide LDW alerts It may assist by gently turni...

Page 235: ...ol rated at 91 RON can be used but acceleration and fuel economy will be reduced and an audible knocking noise may be heard If this occurs use petrol rated at 95 RON as soon as possible otherwise the...

Page 236: ...ath Continued Warning Continued To help avoid injuries to you and others read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island Turn off the engine when refuelling Keep sparks flames and smoking...

Page 237: ...he flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant Leave the area immediately Filling the Tank with a Portable Fuel Can If the vehicle runs out of fuel and must be filled f...

Page 238: ...ehicle for towing a trailer Read the entire section before towing a trailer For towing a disabled vehicle see Towing the Vehicle 0 306 For towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor hom...

Page 239: ...ic brakes start the combination moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes work During the trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and the lamp...

Page 240: ...automatic transmission in P Park for a few minutes before turning the engine off If the overheat warning comes on see Engine Overheating 0 259 Parking on Hills Warning Parking the vehicle on a hill wi...

Page 241: ...e important 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 tyres Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer...

Page 242: ...ght to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo carried in it and the people who will be riding i...

Page 243: ...ht of the trailer tongue Trailer Towing V Series The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer Towing Equipment L4 Engine Hitches Use the correct hitch equipment See your dealer or a h...

Page 244: ...in from the rear bumper when measured at the height of the hitch ball Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to...

Page 245: ...Light 0 127 A device connected to the DLC such as an aftermarket fleet or driver behaviour tracking device may interfere with vehicle systems This could affect vehicle operation and cause a crash Such...

Page 246: ...Bulb Replacement 269 Halogen Bulbs 269 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 269 LED Lighting 269 Back Up Lamps 269 Number Plate Lamp 270 Electrical System Electrical System Overload 271 Fuses and Cir...

Page 247: ...akes traction control and stability control These accessories or modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to suspension components caused by modi...

Page 248: ...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 vehicle systems Do not allow contaminant...

Page 249: ...Cadillac CTS CTS V Owner Manual GMNA Localizing Europe 11374014 2018 crc 9 14 17 248 VEHICLE CARE Engine Compartment Overview 2 0L L4 Engine LTG...

Page 250: ...rting 0 303 3 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 272 4 Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Cooling System 0 255 5 Remote Negative Battery Terminal See Jump Starting 0 303 6 Engine Oil Fill Cap...

Page 251: ...Cadillac CTS CTS V Owner Manual GMNA Localizing Europe 11374014 2018 crc 9 14 17 250 VEHICLE CARE 6 2L V8 Engine LT4...

Page 252: ...Engine Oil in this section Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level See Checking Engine Oil and When to Add Engine Oil in this section Change the engine oil at the approp...

Page 253: ...e For engine oil crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications 0 326 Caution Do not add too much oil Oil levels above or below the acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful t...

Page 254: ...gine Oil Additives Engine Oil Flushes Do not add anything to the oil The recommended oils meeting the dexos1 specification are all that is needed for good performance and engine protection Engine oil...

Page 255: ...em will need to be reset See your dealer for service Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level A transmission flu...

Page 256: ...lter cover 6 2L V8 Engine LT4 1 Remove the screws on top of the air cleaner filter cover 2 Lift the air cleaner filter cover away from the air cleaner filter housing 3 Pull out the air cleaner filter...

Page 257: ...way from any underbonnet electric fan Warning Do not touch heater or radiator hoses or other engine parts They can be very hot and can burn you Do not run the engine if there is a leak all coolant cou...

Page 258: ...se can cause damage to the engine cooling system and the vehicle which would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the refuse pouring it on the ground...

Page 259: ...he cap when the cooling system including the pressure cap itself is hot Wait for the cooling system and pressure cap to cool Caution Failure to follow the specific coolant fill procedure could cause t...

Page 260: ...nk top and bottom chambers when the cooling system has cooled down If the coolant is not at the proper levels repeat Steps 1 6 and reinstall the pressure cap and close the service port If the coolant...

Page 261: ...hen the vehicle Climbs a long hill on a hot day 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...

Page 262: ...ollow the manufacturer instructions for adding water Fill the washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is very cold This allows for fluid expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the...

Page 263: ...ke Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with GM approved DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap See Engine Compartment Overview 0 248 for the location of the reservoir Chec...

Page 264: ...painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Immediately wash off any painted surface Battery The original equipment battery is maintenance free Do not remove the cap and do not add fluid The batt...

Page 265: ...trol If this is not done the engine will not run properly 1 Turn the ignition on but do not start the engine 2 Leave the ignition on for at least three minutes so that the electronic throttle control...

Page 266: ...his 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...

Page 267: ...ke apply the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the transmission in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until...

Page 268: ...for proper alignment If it is not these systems may not work properly they may display messages or they may not work at all See your dealer for proper windshield replacement Gas Strut s This vehicle...

Page 269: ...9 14 17 268 VEHICLE CARE Bonnet Boot Tailgate Headlamp Aiming Headlamp alignment has been preset and should need no further adjustment If the vehicle is damaged in a crash the headlamp alignment may...

Page 270: ...he instructions on the bulb package High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting Warning The High Intensity Discharge HID lighting system operates at a very high voltage If you try to service any of the syst...

Page 271: ...bulb socket by turning clockwise Number Plate Lamp Lamp Assembly Bulb Assembly 1 Bulb Socket 2 Bulb 3 Lamp Assembly To replace one of these bulbs 1 Push the lamp assembly 3 toward the centre of the ve...

Page 272: ...e the windscreen wipers will stop Wiper function is available immediately after the wiper switch is set to off and back to on To protect the wiper motor from overheating the wipers may slow down when...

Page 273: ...ses of the same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from another fuse location if a fuse goes out Replace the fuse as soon as possible Engine Compartment Fuse Block The underbonnet fuse block is on t...

Page 274: ...Europe 11374014 2018 crc 9 14 17 VEHICLE CARE 273 Fuses Usage 1 2 3 Passenger motorised seat belt 4 5 6 Driver power seat 7 8 Headlamp washer 9 10 11 12 13 Passenger power seat 14 15 Passive entry Pa...

Page 275: ...ar bussed electrical center Ignition 37 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Ignition 38 Aeroshutter 39 O2 sensor Emissions 40 Ignition coil even O2 sensor 41 Ignition coil odd 42 Engine control module 43 44 45...

Page 276: ...nditioning control 70 Horn 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 pryin...

Page 277: ...motor Fuses Usage 3 Electric steering column lock Fuses Usage 4 5 6 Tilt and telescopic steering column 8 Data link connector 9 Glovebox release 10 Shunt 11 Body control module 1 12 Body control modu...

Page 278: ...controls 28 29 Visor vanity lamp 30 31 Retained accessory power Accessory 32 Fuses Usage 33 Front heating ventilation Air conditioning control blower Circuit Breakers Usage CB1 Auxiliary power socket...

Page 279: ...ver control module DC DC transformer 2 Left window 3 Body control module 8 4 Alternate current inverter 5 Passive entry Passive start Battery 1 6 Body control module 4 7 Heated mirrors 8 Amplifier 9 R...

Page 280: ...ts 30 Semi active damping system Fuses Usage 31 Transfer case control module Rear control drive module 32 Theft module Universal garage door opener Rain sensor 33 Ultrasonic parking assist 34 Radio DV...

Page 281: ...ined and improperly used tyres are dangerous Overloading the tyres can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing There could be a blowout and a serious crash See Vehicle Load Limits 0 184 Cont...

Page 282: ...t driving on snow or ice covered roads is expected All season tyres provide adequate performance for most winter driving conditions but they may not offer the same level of traction or performance as...

Page 283: ...driven up to 100 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 authorised GM or run flat servicing facility for inspection and repair...

Page 284: ...commended that winter tyres be installed 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 Tyres 0 281 Caution High...

Page 285: ...cket type gauge to check the tyre pressure Proper tyre inflation cannot be determined by looking at the tyre Check the tyre inflation pressure when the tyres are cold meaning the vehicle has not been...

Page 286: ...pressure adjustment when driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km h 100 mph or higher Set the cold tyre inflation pressure to 300 kPa 44 psi Sustained operation at speeds over 160 km h 100 mph require...

Page 287: ...ow tyre 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 subsequen...

Page 288: ...about a low tyre pressure condition but it does not replace normal tyre maintenance See Tyre Inspection 0 289 Tyre Rotation 0 290 and Tyres 0 280 Caution Tyre sealant materials are not all the same A...

Page 289: ...near facilities 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 pressure con...

Page 290: ...ocedure in Step 7 9 Proceed to the passenger side rear tyre and repeat the procedure in Step 7 10 Proceed to the driver side rear tyre and repeat the procedure in Step 7 The horn sounds two times to i...

Page 291: ...Wheel Replacement 0 294 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 tyre indicating the proper...

Page 292: ...tures driving speeds vehicle loading and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tyres Tread wear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tyres Tread wear indicators appear when the...

Page 293: ...yre size If the tyres have an all season tread design the TPC Spec number will be followed by MS for mud and snow GM recommends replacing worn tyres in complete sets of four Uniform tread depth on all...

Page 294: ...rating and construction radial as the original tyres Vehicles that have a tyre pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate low pressure warning if non TPC Spec rated tyres are installed See T...

Page 295: ...See your dealer for proper diagnosis Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be...

Page 296: ...tions If the cables are contacting the vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Caution To help avoid damage to the vehicle drive slowly do not spin the wheels...

Page 297: ...matic transmission in P Park or a manual gearbox in 1 First or R Reverse 4 Turn off the ignition 5 Inspect the flat tyre Warning Driving on a flat tyre will cause permanent damage to the tyre Re infla...

Page 298: ...Store the tyre sealant and compressor kit in its original location If this vehicle has a tyre sealant and compressor kit there may not be a spare tyre tyre changing equipment and on some vehicles ther...

Page 299: ...ts expiration date Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister later in this section There is only enough sealant to seal one...

Page 300: ...cigarette lighter If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter use the cigarette lighter Do not pinch the power plug cord in the door or window 7 Start the vehicle The vehicle must be running while usi...

Page 301: ...e the sealant air hose 6 and the power plug 8 back in their original location 16 If the flat tyre was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure remove the maximum speed label from the seal...

Page 302: ...rther tyre and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on the hazard warning flashers See Hazard Warning Flashers 0 153 See If a Tyre Goes Flat 0 295 for other important safety warnings 1...

Page 303: ...ng The compressor may be turned on off until the correct pressure is reached If you inflate the tyre higher than the recommended pressure you can adjust the excess pressure by pressing the pressure de...

Page 304: ...e tyre sealant and compressor kit 1 Open the boot See Boot 0 39 2 Lift the cover 3 Remove the strap 4 Remove the tyre sealant and compressor kit To store the tyre sealant and compressor kit reverse th...

Page 305: ...n the passenger side of the vehicle The positive jump start connection for the discharged battery is under a red cover Remove the cover to expose the terminal 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a...

Page 306: ...cable to the remote positive terminal on the discharged battery 6 Connect the other end of the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the good battery 7 Connect one end of the black negative...

Page 307: ...to a flatbed carrier Front spring spacers were provided for lifting the front suspension if more clearance is necessary when towing Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled...

Page 308: ...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 travelled Some vehicles hav...

Page 309: ...t attaches to the towing vehicle Dolly Towing Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles To dolly tow a rear wheel drive vehicle from the rear 1 Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer ins...

Page 310: ...s as they can damage the vehicle s paint metal or plastic parts If damage occurs it would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer Follow all...

Page 311: ...surfaces to remove foreign matter Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing should be done to remove residue from the paint finish See your dealer for approved cleaning products Do not apply waxes or p...

Page 312: ...or other hard items Aftermarket appearance caps or covers while the lamps are illuminated due to excessive heat generated Caution Failure to clean lamps properly can cause damage to the lamp cover tha...

Page 313: ...s 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 abrasive polishes cleaners brushes or...

Page 314: ...le warranty Finish Damage Quickly repair minor chips and scratches with touch up materials available from your dealer to avoid corrosion Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s...

Page 315: ...ing the windscreen 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...

Page 316: ...wash the microfibre cloth separately using mild soap Do not use bleach or fabric softener Rinse thoroughly and air dry before next use Caution Do not attach a device with a suction cup to the display...

Page 317: ...g to dry Floor Mats Warning If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed it can interfere with the pedals Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and or increas...

Page 318: ...placing 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 positi...

Page 319: ...vehicle The use of flushes solvents cleaners or lubricants that are not approved by GM could damage the vehicle requiring expensive repairs that are not covered by the vehicle warranty It is essentia...

Page 320: ...d replacement if needed Windscreen washer fluid level check Windscreen wiper blade inspection for wear cracking or contamination and windscreen and wiper blade cleaning if contaminated Worn or damaged...

Page 321: ...irflow window misting or odours Your GM retailer can help determine when to replace the filter Engine air filter replacement If driving in dusty conditions inspect the filter at each oil change or mor...

Page 322: ...000 km All wheel drive vehicles only Transfer case fluid change During any maintenance if a power washer is used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody do not directly power wash the transfer case a...

Page 323: ...Transmission Fluid Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Cooling System 0 255 Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE...

Page 324: ...ts regional freeze protection requirements Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part Number AC...

Page 325: ...V Owner Manual GMNA Localizing Europe 11374014 2018 crc 9 14 17 324 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Wiper Blades Driver Side 60 cm 23 6 in 84017839 Passenger Side 45 cm...

Page 326: ...Number 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...

Page 327: ...lish Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the bonnet See your dealer for more information Cooling System Engi...

Page 328: ...e 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 X 200 kW 268 hp 5500 min 1 400 Y 295 lb ft...

Page 329: ...9 14 17 328 TECHNICAL DATA Fuel Consumption and Emissions Information cont d Urban Extra Urban Combined 2 0L L4 AWD Carbon Dioxide g km 257 156 193 Fuel Economy L 100 km 11 3 6 8 8 4 6 2L V8 V Series...

Page 330: ...Cadillac CTS CTS V Owner Manual GMNA Localizing Europe 11374014 2018 crc 9 14 17 TECHNICAL DATA 329 Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 0L L4 Engine 6 2L V8 Engine...

Page 331: ...ecord personal information or link with any other Cadillac system containing personal information Libcurl and Unzip Acknowledgements OnStar Software Acknowledgements Certain OnStar components include...

Page 332: ...obert Heath Jonathan Hudson Paul Kienitz David Kirschbaum Johnny Lee Onno van der Linden Igor Mandrichenko Steve P Miller Sergio Monesi Keith Owens George Petrov Greg Roelofs Kai Uwe Rommel Steve Sali...

Page 333: ...All rights reserved Permission to use copy modify and distribute this software for any purpose with or without fee is hereby granted provided that the above copyright notice and this permission notic...

Page 334: ...Redistributions in binary form compiled executables must reproduce the above copyright notice definition disclaimer and this list of conditions in documentation and or other materials provided with t...

Page 335: ...03 Dachau Germany Operating frequency 24 05 24 25 GHz Maximum transmit power 16 dBm EIRP Aerial Module FUBA Automotive Electronics GmbH TecCenter D 31162 Bad Salzdetfurth Germany Aerial Module Harada...

Page 336: ...s Becker Goering Str 16 Karlsbad Baden Wuerttember D 76307 Germany Operating Frequency MHz Maximum Transmit Power dBm 2400 2483 5 9 2400 2483 5 19 5725 5875 13 9 Radio Fujitsu Ten Limited 2 28 Gosho d...

Page 337: ...ing frequency 433 92 MHz Maximum transmit power 5 7 dBm Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Event Data Recorders Data Storage Modules in the Vehicle A large number of electronic components of your vehi...

Page 338: ...n accident report damages on the vehicle witness statements etc may be associated with a specific person possibly with the assistance of an expert Additional functions contractually agreed upon with t...

Page 339: ...te the OnStar services and set up an account press and speak with an OnStar advisor Depending on the equipment of the vehicle the following services are available Emergency services and support in the...

Page 340: ...situation press U and talk to an advisor The advisor then contacts emergency or assistance service providers and directs them to your vehicle In the case of an accident with activation of airbags or...

Page 341: ...the respective OnStar phone number on our country specific website OnStar can provide support in locating and recovering the vehicle Theft alert When the anti theft alarm system is triggered a notific...

Page 342: ...the new vehicle Note In any case if the vehicle is disposed of sold or otherwise transferred immediately inform OnStar about the changes and terminate the OnStar service on this vehicle Vehicle locati...

Page 343: ...ag System Check 85 How Does an Airbag Restrain 79 Passenger Sensing System 80 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 78 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 79 When Should an Airbag Inflate 77 Airbag Syst...

Page 344: ...229 Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs 269 Headlamp Aiming 268 Headlamps 269 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 269 License Plate Lamps 270 Reversing Lamps 269 Buying New Tyres 292 C Capacities and Sp...

Page 345: ...37 Locks 34 Power Locks 37 Rear Seat Pass Through 67 Drive Belt Routing Engine 329 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 199 264 Driver Assistance Systems 220 Driver Information Centre DIC 136 Driver Mode Con...

Page 346: ...262 Washer 260 Fog Lamp Light Rear 135 Fog Lamps Rear 153 Forward Automatic Braking 229 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 226 Front Seats Heated and Ventilated 62 Fuel 234 Additives 235 Economy Driv...

Page 347: ...53 Infants and Young Children Restraints 88 Infotainment 157 Infotainment System 337 Instrument Cluster 119 Instrument Panel Storage Area 107 Interior Rearview Mirrors 46 Introduction 2 ISOFIX Child R...

Page 348: ...ontrol System TCS StabiliTrak 132 Traction Off 131 Tyre Pressure 133 Lights Hazard 153 Limited Slip Differential 209 Locking Systems Anti theft 42 Locks Automatic Door 37 Delayed Locking 37 Door 34 Lo...

Page 349: ...System 103 Performance Data Recorder PDR 157 Personalisation Vehicle 143 Power Door Locks 37 Mirrors 44 Outlets 114 Protection Battery 156 Retained Accessory RAP 193 Seat Adjustment 55 Windows 48 Pre...

Page 350: ...and Ventilated Front 62 Heated Rear 66 Lumbar Adjustment Front 58 Memory 60 Power Adjustment Front 55 Rear 64 Reclining Seat Backrests 59 Seats and Restraints Pedestrian Protection System 103 Securing...

Page 351: ...neral Information 237 Recreational Vehicle 307 Trailer 240 242 Vehicle 306 Track Events and Competitive Driving 177 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 132 Limited Slip Differential 209 Off...

Page 352: ...ehicle Data Recording and Privacy 336 Ventilation Air 171 Visors 50 W Warning Brake System Light 129 Caution and Danger 2 Warning cont d Lane Departure LDW 232 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 118...

Page 353: ...dicated below Cadillac Europe GmbH reserves the exclusive right to make modifications to this booklet Edition September 2017 Cadillac Europe GmbH Z rich Switzerland Printed on chlorine free bleached p...

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