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Cadillac CTS COUPE - SPECIFICATIONS 2011, Owner'S Manual


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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011

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Driving and Operating

.

Vehicles with automatic
transmissions can tow in
D (Drive) but M (Manual Mode)
is recommended. See

Manual

Mode on page 9

‑

29

for more

information. Use a lower gear if
the transmission shifts too often.
For vehicles with a manual
transmission, it is better not to
use the highest gear.

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Use the cruise control when
towing.

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Obey speed limit restrictions.
Do not drive faster than the
maximum posted speed for
trailers, or no more than 90 km/h
(55 mph), to reduce wear on the
vehicle.

Driving with a Trailer

Towing a trailer requires experience.
Get familiar with handling and
braking with the added trailer
weight. The vehicle is now longer
and not as responsive as the
vehicle is by itself.

Check all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains,
electrical connectors, lamps, tires,
and mirror adjustments. If the trailer
has electric brakes, start the vehicle
and trailer moving and then apply
the trailer brake controller by hand
to be sure the brakes are working.

During the trip, check regularly to be
sure that the load is secure, and the
lamps and trailer brakes are working
properly.

Towing with a Stability Control
System

When towing, the sound of the
stability control system might be
heard. The system is reacting to the
vehicle movement caused by the
trailer, which mainly occurs during
cornering. This is normal when
towing heavier trailers.

Following Distance

Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when
driving the vehicle without a trailer.
This can help to avoid situations
that require heavy braking and
sudden turns.

Passing

More passing distance is needed
when towing a trailer. Because the
rig is longer, it is necessary to go
much farther beyond the passed
vehicle before returning to the lane.

Backing Up

Hold the bottom of the steering
wheel with one hand. Then, to
move the trailer to the left, move
that hand to the left. To move the
trailer to the right, move your hand
to the right. Always back up slowly
and, if possible, have someone
guide you.

Summary of Contents for CTS COUPE - SPECIFICATIONS 2011

Page 1: ...6 Instruments and Controls 5 1 Controls 5 2 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 10 Information Displays 5 27 Vehicle Messages 5 31 Vehicle Personalization 5 46 Universal Remote System 5 54 Lightin...

Page 2: ...ump Starting 10 106 Towing 10 111 Appearance Care 10 113 Service and Maintenance 11 1 General Information 11 1 Scheduled Maintenance 11 2 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 11 7 Maintenance Recor...

Page 3: ...nfirm each of the features found on your vehicle For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manu...

Page 4: ...ch language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en fran ais aupr s du concessionnaire ou l adresse suivante Helm Incorporated P O Box...

Page 5: ...or information relating to a specific component control message gauge or indicator M This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information This symbol...

Page 6: ...mp High Low Beam Changer Heated Steering Wheel j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor F Tracti...

Page 7: ...ting 1 13 Exterior Lighting 1 13 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 14 Climate Controls 1 15 Transmission 1 16 Vehicle Features Radio s 1 16 Satellite Radio 1 17 Portable Audio Devices 1 17 Bluetooth 1 17 Stee...

Page 8: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac CTS CTS V Owner Manual 2011 1 2 In Brief Instrument Panel CTS Shown CTS V Similar I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 9: ...n Display Brightness Control If Equipped See Navigation System Manual M Infotainment on page 7 1 Navigation Radio System If Equipped See Navigation System Manual N Parking Brake Release Lever See Park...

Page 10: ...al Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle For more detailed information refer to each of the feat...

Page 11: ...nlock feedback can be personalized See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 46 Press and hold V to open the trunk liftgate Press L and release to locate the vehicle Press and hold L for more than two sec...

Page 12: ...only once Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the vehi...

Page 13: ...e mode switch to OFF and unlock the doors Press the touchpad under the liftgate handle and pull up on the handle To close the liftgate pull down on the pull cup See Liftgate Wagon on page 2 21 Trunk R...

Page 14: ...information Power Lumbar A Side Bolster Control B Lumbar Support Control C Seatback Bolster Control To adjust the lumbar support if equipped Press and hold the top of control B to increase support to...

Page 15: ...esired driving positions 2 Press and hold 1 until two beeps sound 3 Repeat for a second driver using 2 To recall memory positions press and release 1 or 2 The vehicle must be in P Park for an automati...

Page 16: ...controls are on the climate control panel Press z to heat the seat and seatback or to ventilate the seat A light bar in the climate control display shows the setting Press the button once for the hig...

Page 17: ...n page 3 53 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag United States Canada and Mexico The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions The driver...

Page 18: ...to deselect the mirror See Power Mirrors on page 2 28 Interior The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror Automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind you The dimming...

Page 19: ...opened For manual operation press the button next to each lamp to turn it on or off If the reading lamps are left on they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off For...

Page 20: ...el shown Move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed 7 Single wipe briefly move the lever down and release Several wipes hold the lever down T Turns the wipers off For a delayed wiping c...

Page 21: ...ew times See Windshield Wiper Washer on page 5 4 and Rear Window Wiper Washer on page 5 6 if equipped Climate Controls The heating cooling and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this s...

Page 22: ...f Turn to increase or decrease the volume FM AM Press to select between FM or AM m Press to select XM if equipped TUNE TONE Turn to select radio stations SEEK SEEK Press to seek the next or previous s...

Page 23: ...rvice based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial free music coast to coast and in digital quality sound A fe...

Page 24: ...h on page 7 37 for more information e Press to increase or 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 vehic...

Page 25: ...ystem Manual that includes information on the radio audio players and navigation system The navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads After a destination has been set t...

Page 26: ...on camera displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on either the navigation screen or the inside rear view mirror when the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse Once shifted out of R Reverse the nav...

Page 27: ...tem inside the center console storage bin and on the rear of the center console are powered while the vehicle is in ON RUN START or ACC ACCESSORY mode or until the driver door is opened within 10 minu...

Page 28: ...ld the front of the switch to vent the sunroof Press and hold the rear of the switch to close the sunroof vent Express Open Express Close For Sedan and Wagon only press and release the rear or front o...

Page 29: ...t comes on stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 11 The warning light will remain...

Page 30: ...me driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time When road and we...

Page 31: ...ve Advisors to provide a wide range of safety security navigation diagnostics and calling services Automatic Crash Response In a crash built in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar Advisor who is...

Page 32: ...ment with a wireless service provider for service in that area and the wireless service provider has coverage network capacity reception and technology compatible with OnStar service Service involving...

Page 33: ...information On some vehicles the i button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems or to dial phone extensions See the OnStar Owner s Guide for more information Your Responsibility Increas...

Page 34: ...Black plate 28 1 Cadillac CTS CTS V Owner Manual 2011 1 28 In Brief 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 35: ...d Locking 2 17 Automatic Door Locks 2 17 Lockout Protection 2 18 Safety Locks Sedan and Wagon 2 18 Doors Trunk Sedan Coupe 2 19 Liftgate Wagon 2 21 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security 2 25 Anti Theft Al...

Page 36: ...the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter is dangerous for many reasons children or other...

Page 37: ...for the driver door glove box and rear seat pass through door See Rear Seat Pass Through Door under Trunk Sedan Coupe on page 2 19 for more information Keyless Access If the vehicle has the Keyless A...

Page 38: ...9 18 for information on starting the vehicle See your dealer if a new key is needed Notice If the keys get locked in the vehicle it may have to be damaged to get them out Always carry a spare key Cont...

Page 39: ...orn may chirp when Q is pressed again within five seconds See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 46 for additional information K Unlock Press to unlock the driver door If K is pressed again within five...

Page 40: ...cle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer When the replacement transmitter is p...

Page 41: ...mitter is recognized the door will unlock and open To access the rear doors first pull the rear door handle once to unlock all doors and a second time to open the door Entering any door other than the...

Page 42: ...come on To program the vehicle so the turn signal indicators do not flash and the fog lamps and reverse lamps remain on steady for about 20 seconds when the keyless access transmitter is used to unlo...

Page 43: ...med through your dealer The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters matched to it Programming with a Recognized Tra...

Page 44: ...he procedure requires three ten minute cycles to complete the matching process 1 The vehicle must be off 2 Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the front of th...

Page 45: ...ttery In Remote Key under Key and Lock Messages on page 5 37 for additional information If the transmitter battery is weak the DIC may display Electronic Key Not Detected when you try to start the veh...

Page 46: ...ing remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles If your vehicle is low on fuel do not use the remote start featur...

Page 47: ...les After the vehicle s engine has been started two times using the remote start button the ignition must be turned on and then back off before the remote start procedure can be used again Shutting th...

Page 48: ...can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle From the outside use the key or press the lock or unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter...

Page 49: ...injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors c...

Page 50: ...a tone when the button is pressed If power to the vehicle or the keyless access transmitter is lost there are two ways to open the door 1 From inside the vehicle use the door release handle located on...

Page 51: ...nds If a door is reopened before five seconds have elapsed the five second timer will reset itself once all the doors are closed again You can press the door lock switch again or the lock button on th...

Page 52: ...ation Safety Locks Sedan and Wagon The vehicle has rear door security locks These prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside Lock Label shown The rear door security locks are locat...

Page 53: ...nued WARNING Continued Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control System in the Index If the vehicl...

Page 54: ...ndle See Emergency Trunk Release Handle following for more information 3 Pull forward on the trunk release handle to open the trunk lid On vehicles with a split folding rear seat 1 Fold down the rear...

Page 55: ...e Operation WARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate trunk hatch open or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk hatch or liftga...

Page 56: ...MAX The liftgate power opens to the full open height 3 4 The liftgate power opens to a reduced open height that can be set in a range of approximately open to full open Use this setting to prevent the...

Page 57: ...ated manually If the transmission is shifted out of P Park while the power function is in progress the liftgate power function will continue to completion If the transmission is shifted out of P Park...

Page 58: ...dible and visual response is not received when setting the intermediate stop position the liftgate height is below the open height minimum approximately 5 feet at the edge of the liftgate Manual Opera...

Page 59: ...mitter during the ten second pre alarm the alarm will go off The headlamps will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds then will turn off to save the battery power The theft deterrent syst...

Page 60: ...trying to start the vehicle the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on If the engine does not start and the security light stays on there is a problem with the system Turn the...

Page 61: ...ignition control knob is pushed in and a valid transmitter is found in the vehicle The security light located in the instrument panel cluster comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming th...

Page 62: ...tion Key Access on page 2 5 or Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Keyless Access on page 2 7 Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle...

Page 63: ...mirror Automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind you The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started O On Off Press to turn the dim...

Page 64: ...pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up To reduce the sound open either a front window or the sunroof if equipped Power Windows WARNING Leaving children in a vehicl...

Page 65: ...dow Anti Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the window when the express up is active the window will stop at the obstruction and auto reverse to a preset factory position Weather conditions...

Page 66: ...olding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed The window is now reprogrammed Repeat the process for the other windows Window Lockout o Window Lockout The rea...

Page 67: ...ay press the switch a second time The sunshade will open automatically with the sunroof but can also be opened manually The passenger side switch operates the sunroof Express Open To open the sunroof...

Page 68: ...loth mild soap and water Do not remove grease from sunroof Sunroof Coupe If the vehicle has a power sunroof it will only operate when the ignition is in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY or when Retained Access...

Page 69: ...the sunroof sunshade when it is closing the anti pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof sunshade from closing at the point of the obstruction The sunroof sunshade will then return...

Page 70: ...Black plate 36 1 Cadillac CTS CTS V Owner Manual 2011 2 36 Keys Doors and Windows 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 71: ...placing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash 3 29 Airbag System Airbag System 3 30 Where Are the Airbags 3 32 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 33 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 35 How Does an Airbag...

Page 72: ...injury in a crash Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the t...

Page 73: ...WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you d...

Page 74: ...the switch B Release the switch when the seat reaches the desired position After entering or exiting the rear seat return the seatback to the upright position Push and pull on the seatback to make su...

Page 75: ...olumn On vehicles with the memory feature memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver door are used to save and recall memory settings for the driver seat cushion and seatback outside mirrors and the steerin...

Page 76: ...all movement press one of the power seat memory or outside mirror buttons or the power steering column switch if equipped If something has blocked the driver seat or the steering column while recallin...

Page 77: ...while recalling the exit position the recall may stop Remove the obstruction then press and hold the power seat control rearward for two seconds Try recalling the exit position again If the exit posit...

Page 78: ...of control C to increase or decrease support in the seatback bolsters Thigh Support Adjustment If available adjust the manual leg extension by reaching under it in the pocketed area Press the button...

Page 79: ...s moving Manual Reclining Seatbacks WARNING If either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on...

Page 80: ...rward to recline Tilt the top of the vertical control forward to raise Heated Front Seats WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin the seat heater may cause burns even at low...

Page 81: ...eated seat off press and release the button until the light turns off The heated seats turn off when the vehicle is turned off Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside the heated seats may tu...

Page 82: ...o the off setting The lights on the climate control display indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest The passenger seat may take longer to heat up The heated or ventilated seats t...

Page 83: ...seat The vehicle may have a split folding rear seat Sedan or Coupe To lower one or both of the rear seatbacks 1 Pull forward on the tab on the outboard side of the seatback to unlock the seatback 2 Fo...

Page 84: ...lts the injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle You and your passenger s can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might n...

Page 85: ...ople who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without safety belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most c...

Page 86: ...1 3 16 Seats and Restraints Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instr...

Page 87: ...whether you are wearing a safety belt or not But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted And you can unbuckle a s...

Page 88: ...know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and infants If a child will be riding in the vehicle see Older Children on page 3 44 or Infants and Young Child...

Page 89: ...uld go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash Q What is wrong with this...

Page 90: ...s way WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The l...

Page 91: ...serious internal injuries Always buckle the belt into the buckle nearest you Q What is wrong with this A The belt is over an armrest WARNING You can be seriously injured if the belt goes over an armr...

Page 92: ...r belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as stro...

Page 93: ...lide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest Q What i...

Page 94: ...pulled 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...

Page 95: ...seating positions Adjust the guide so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it The belt should be close to but not contacting the neck Improper shoulder belt heig...

Page 96: ...nly once If the pretensioners activate in a crash the pretensioners and possibly other parts of the safety belt system will need to be replaced See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash on...

Page 97: ...n may not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder Continued WARNING Continued and across the chest...

Page 98: ...properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Safety Belt Extender If the veh...

Page 99: ...ARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To help m...

Page 100: ...ide of the seatback closest to the door With roof rail airbags the word AIRBAG will appear along the headliner or trim Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts Even t...

Page 101: ...impact airbags and or roof rail airbags WARNING Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer prote...

Page 102: ...e middle of the steering wheel The outboard front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side Driver Side shown Passenger Side similar The seat mounted side impact airbag...

Page 103: ...e impact airbag Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down through any door or window opening If you do the path of an inflating roof rail airb...

Page 104: ...tage airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs The vehicle has seat mounted side impact and roof rail airbags See Airbag System on pag...

Page 105: ...fety belts Frontal airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually Seat mounted side impact and roof rail airbags distribute...

Page 106: ...lock the doors turn on the interior lamps turn on the hazard warning flashers and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate You can lock the doors turn off the interior lamps and turn off the...

Page 107: ...ll be visible during the system check If the vehicle has remote start and it is being used to start the vehicle from a distance you may not see the system check When the system check is complete eithe...

Page 108: ...if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even...

Page 109: ...ans that something may be wrong with the airbag system To help avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 17 for more information incl...

Page 110: ...ult size is sitting in the outboard front passenger seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat If this happens use the following steps to all...

Page 111: ...pens the off indicator will be lit and the airbag readiness light on the instrument panel will also be lit Liquid pooled on the seat that has not soaked in may make it more likely that the passenger s...

Page 112: ...parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag sensing and diagnostic module steering wheel instrument panel roof rail airbag modules ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim overhead console front...

Page 113: ...re in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure U S and Canada on page 13 1 or Customer Satisfaction Procedure Mexico on page 13 3 In addition...

Page 114: ...rly after a crash have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See your dealer for service If the airb...

Page 115: ...ug on the hips touching the thighs If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip If yes continue If no return to the booster seat...

Page 116: ...y belt must be used by only one person at a time WARNING Never do this Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back A child can be seriously injured by not wear...

Page 117: ...the safety belts Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system i...

Page 118: ...h are purchased by the vehicle owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or...

Page 119: ...g child s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt w...

Page 120: ...ously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system follow...

Page 121: ...ll child restraints In the U S refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA website to locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station For CPST availability in Canada chec...

Page 122: ...ht front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 37 for additional informat...

Page 123: ...nt with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and ancho...

Page 124: ...in a crash Your child restraint may have a single tether A or a dual tether C Either will have a single attachment B to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints with top tethers are...

Page 125: ...t you in locating the lower anchors each seating position with lower anchors has two labels near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion For a wagon the lower anchors are beneath zippers...

Page 126: ...p tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly re...

Page 127: ...move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled This could damage the safety belt or the seat Unbuckle and return the safet...

Page 128: ...the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using does not have a headrest or hea...

Page 129: ...soon as possible If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash new LATCH system parts may be needed New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH system was not b...

Page 130: ...ild restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 51 1 Put the child restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulde...

Page 131: ...child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child re...

Page 132: ...ed off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as...

Page 133: ...and stay lit when the vehicle is started See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 18 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of th...

Page 134: ...ing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the chi...

Page 135: ...4 6 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 cover Glove Box To open press...

Page 136: ...all the cargo cover 1 Hold the cartridge with the pull out shade toward the rear of the vehicle 2 Align the cartridge over the pin B on both sides Press the cartridge down and turn it slightly forward...

Page 137: ...proper storage location When it is replaced always be sure that it is securely reattached Cargo Management System Wagon Only Press the bottom of the load floor handle assembly to lift the top on the...

Page 138: ...the button to move the D Ring slider The rings can be locked into various positions along the rail Cargo Net Wagon WARNING Do not stack items higher than the upper end of the cargo net or hang anythin...

Page 139: ...e roof and secure by sliding them into the small opening 2 There are four tether positions for the lower hook straps In the front position the seat backs should be down for the net to properly hold it...

Page 140: ...sing a GM certified accessory carrier For vehicles with a roof rack the rack can be used to load items For roof racks that do not have crossrails included GM Certified crossrails can be purchased as a...

Page 141: ...vers B Pull straight up on the rear of the siderail cover Store covers flat do not stack items on them 1 Identify the front and rear crossrail 2 The front crossrail A is smaller than the rear crossrai...

Page 142: ...ssrail assembly A rearward until the entire crossrail support is in first position beyond the channel cut out area B 7 Move the levers on both crossrails to the down position Slide the crossrail until...

Page 143: ...ging System 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 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 5...

Page 144: ...Operation 5 57 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel up or down 3 Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you 4 P...

Page 145: ...ecognition Push to Talk 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 agai...

Page 146: ...shield Wiper Washer Sedan and Coupe Model Shown Wagon Model Shown The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column Move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed 7 Mis...

Page 147: ...pe Model K Washer Fluid Press the end of the windshield washer lever to wash the windshield The washer fluid sprays onto the windshield and the wipers run for a few cycles to clear the windshield Pres...

Page 148: ...s to its starting position when released The windshield washer reservoir is used for the windshield and the rear window Check the fluid level in the reservoir if either washer is not working See Washe...

Page 149: ...ehicle is moving On an automatic transmission vehicle only set it when the vehicle is in P Park On a manual transmission vehicle only set it when the vehicle is stopped Press T until Press V To Change...

Page 150: ...Press T until Press V To Calibrate Compass displays 3 Press V to start the compass calibration 4 The DIC will display Calibrating Drive In Circles Drive the vehicle in tight circles at less than 8 km...

Page 151: ...d do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses If...

Page 152: ...arning 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 lights and gauges could prevent...

Page 153: ...Black plate 11 1 Cadillac CTS CTS V Owner Manual 2011 Instruments and Controls 5 11 Instrument Cluster English shown Metric similar I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 154: ...Black plate 12 1 Cadillac CTS CTS V Owner Manual 2011 5 12 Instruments and Controls English V Series shown Metric and Manual similar I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 155: ...nformation Center DIC for more information see Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 27 For vehicles that have the navigation system see the Navigation System manual for more information Tachometer...

Page 156: ...nd goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off Boost Gauge Metric English For the CTS V this gauge is located in the instrument panel cluster This gauge indicates positive manifold pressure whi...

Page 157: ...il pressure light will come on See Engine Oil Pressure Light on page 5 25 for more information A reading outside the normal operating range may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other p...

Page 158: ...page 10 24 for more information Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster When the engine is started this li...

Page 159: ...a briefcase handbag grocery bag laptop or other electronic device is put on the seat To turn off the warning light and or chime remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt Airbag Readine...

Page 160: ...ow the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the outboard front passenger frontal airbag is e...

Page 161: ...g Messages on page 5 31 If a short distance must be driven with the light on be sure to turn off all accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system call...

Page 162: ...ions on page 10 3 This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission c...

Page 163: ...uel on page 9 48 If none of the above have made the light turn off your dealer can check the vehicle The dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical p...

Page 164: ...then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem When the ignition is on the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is set The light flashes or stays on i...

Page 165: ...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 chime may also sound when the light...

Page 166: ...e When this warning light is on the system does not limit wheel spin Adjust driving accordingly See Traction Control System TCS on page 9 38 and StabiliTrak System on page 9 39 for more information En...

Page 167: ...e This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 75 for more information Engine Oil Pressure Light WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is lo...

Page 168: ...the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 6 2 for more information Front Fog Lamp Light The front fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use The light g...

Page 169: ...o the steering wheel The DIC comes on when the ignition is on After a short delay the DIC displays the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off The top line of the DIC disp...

Page 170: ...eset button when Trip A or Trip B is displayed Fuel Range Displays the approximate remaining kilometers km or miles mi you can drive without refilling the fuel tank This estimate is based on the curre...

Page 171: ...to metric see Units later in this section Blank Display This display shows no information Vehicle Information Display Menu Items T Vehicle Information Press to display the following menu items Oil Lif...

Page 172: ...to add air to a specific tire displays See Tire Pressure on page 10 72 and Tire Messages on page 5 44 for more information Battery Voltage This display shows the current battery voltage The vehicle s...

Page 173: ...messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed All messages should be taken seriously and clearing the message does not correct the problem The following are...

Page 174: ...on button until Battery Voltage is displayed SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems Driving with this problem cou...

Page 175: ...warning light may also display on the instrument panel cluster See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 22 and Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light on page 5 23 for more information Stop as soon as...

Page 176: ...ISE SET TO XXX MPH KM H This message displays whenever the cruise control is set See Cruise Control on page 9 41 for more information Door Ajar Messages DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays when the...

Page 177: ...e instrument panel cluster and or DIC stop the vehicle as soon as possible Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling speed See Engine Overheating on page 10 24 for more information This mes...

Page 178: ...luster See Engine Oil Pressure Light on page 5 25 See Engine Oil on page 10 10 for more information Stop the vehicle immediately as engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressur...

Page 179: ...D If the vehicle has the keyless access system this message displays if the vehicle does not detect the presence of a transmitter when you have attempted to start the vehicle or a vehicle door has jus...

Page 180: ...t out of the vehicle and lock the doors If you do not have the keyless access transmitter with you you will be able to start the vehicle again within five minutes or until the vehicle s content theft...

Page 181: ...e Remote Keyless Entry RKE or keyless access transmitter needs to be replaced To replace the battery see Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Key Access on page 2 5 or R...

Page 182: ...king Assist under Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 27 See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9 43 for more information SERVICE PARKING ASSIST If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assis...

Page 183: ...ays if there has been a problem detected with the StabiliTrak system The TCS StabiliTrak warning light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on If this message comes on while you are driving pull...

Page 184: ...ent panel cluster also comes on To realize the full benefits of the stability enhancement system you should normally leave StabiliTrak on To turn the StabiliTrak system on or off see StabiliTrak Syste...

Page 185: ...the vehicle The vehicle usually restarts however you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer before turning off the engine See Immobilizer Operation Key Access on page 2 26 or Immobilizer Operatio...

Page 186: ...m on page 10 74 and Tire Pressure on page 10 72 for more information TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS this message displays when the pressure in one or m...

Page 187: ...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 engine is being turned off The vehicle will be in ACC A...

Page 188: ...cle left the factory but may have been changed The customization preferences are automatically recalled To change customization preferences use the following procedure Entering the Feature Settings Me...

Page 189: ...you to select when the vehicle s doors will automatically lock See Automatic Door Locks on page 2 17 for more information Press the customization button until Auto Door Lock appears on the DIC display...

Page 190: ...or keyless access transmitter 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 ar...

Page 191: ...s will not flash when you press the unlock button on the transmitter Lights On default The exterior lamps will flash when you press the unlock button on the transmitter No Change No change will be mad...

Page 192: ...will be made to this feature The current setting will remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC Factory Settings This feature allows you t...

Page 193: ...ion 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 to scroll through the following s...

Page 194: ...ress the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the menu up down button to scroll through the following settings Normal The chime volume will be set to a normal level...

Page 195: ...h Power Tilt Steering Wheel If this setting is selected the following two options will be available Entry Exit Steering and Seat Easy Exit will automatically move the steering column to a full up and...

Page 196: ...ontrol transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers security systems and home automation devices Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not hav...

Page 197: ...wn the two outside buttons at the same time releasing only when the Universal Home Remote indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds This step will erase the factory settings or all previously p...

Page 198: ...with the programming Steps 6 through 8 It may be helpful to have another person assist with the remaining steps 6 After Steps 1 through 5 have been completed locate inside the garage the garage door o...

Page 199: ...ut in the same manner If you live in Canada or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the Programming Universal Home Remote procedures regardless of where...

Page 200: ...the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds 2 Release both buttons Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote Button To reprogram any of the three Universal Remote buttons repeat the programming...

Page 201: ...strument Panel Illumination Control 6 5 Reading Lamps 6 5 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 6 6 Exit Lighting 6 6 Parade Dimming 6 6 Battery Load Management 6 6 Battery Power Protection 6 8 Exterior Li...

Page 202: ...e change lever away from you to turn the high beams on Pull the lever toward you and then release it to return to low beams If the vehicle is turned off while the highbeams are on they will come on th...

Page 203: ...If the vehicle is started in a dark garage the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately Once the vehicle leaves the garage it takes about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change...

Page 204: ...is warns others that you are having trouble Press again to turn the flashers off Turn and Lane Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane chan...

Page 205: ...calities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control The instrument panel brightness knob is located on the instrumen...

Page 206: ...ter the door is closed for a set amount of time then automatically turn off For a vehicle with Keyless Access the exterior lights and dome lamps automatically turn on when a door is opened after the i...

Page 207: ...following are on such as headlamps high beams fog lamps rear window defogger climate control fan at high speed heated seats engine cooling fans trailer loads and loads plugged into accessory power ou...

Page 208: ...the above lamps must be turned off or the ignition must be in the ACC ACCESSORY position Exterior Lighting Battery Saver The exterior lamps turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to L...

Page 209: ...entertainment tasks while driving This system provides access to many audio and non audio listings To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving do the following while the vehicle is parked...

Page 210: ...on System Manual Theft Deterrent Feature TheftLock is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle s radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN The radio does not operate if i...

Page 211: ...turn the system on and off Volume Control VOL P Volume Power Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume Setting the Tone Bass Midrange Treble BASS MID TREB Bass Midrange or...

Page 212: ...UNE TONE knob until the speaker control tabs display 2 Continue pressing the TUNE TONE knob or press the softkey under the desired tab to highlight the desired tone setting 3 To increase the highlight...

Page 213: ...al mode this provides the best sound quality for all seating positions Driver Select to adjust the audio for the driver to receive the best possible sound quality Rear Select to adjust the audio for t...

Page 214: ...s Speed Compensated Volume SCV A radio with SCV automatically adjusts the sound to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down so that the volume is consistent while driv...

Page 215: ...of playing DVD A and DTS encoded discs DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufact...

Page 216: ...CENOTE DATA THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR GRACENOTE SERVERS EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN You agree that your non exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data the Gracenote Software and Gracenote Se...

Page 217: ...S OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TITLE AND NON INFRINGEMENT GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY GRACENOTE SER...

Page 218: ...receivable station If the radio does not find a station it switches automatically to a more sensitive search level If it still does not find a station the frequency that was last active begins to pla...

Page 219: ...s 1 Press the CONFIG button to display the radio setup menu 2 Press the softkey located below the FAV label 3 Select the desired number of favorites pages by pressing the softkey located below the dis...

Page 220: ...the radio will automatically resume playback from the pause point Satellite Radio Vehicles with an XM Satellite Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite Radio subscription can receive XM programming XM Sa...

Page 221: ...otainment system can list all XM stations To select a station from the station list 1 Turn the TUNE TONE knob and highlight the desired station 2 Press the TUNE TONE knob to select the station The hig...

Page 222: ...on to display the radio setup menu 2 Press the softkey located below the FAV label 3 Select the desired number of favorites pages by pressing the softkey located below the displayed page numbers 4 Pre...

Page 223: ...ssages XL Explicit Language Channels These channels or any others can be blocked at a customer s request by calling 1 800 929 2100 XM Updating The encryption code in the receiver is being updated and...

Page 224: ...r could have a fault Consult with your dealer Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers vehicle convenience accesso...

Page 225: ...ed it could interfere with radio reception For proper radio reception the antenna connector needs to be properly attached to the post on the glass If a cellular telephone antenna needs to be attached...

Page 226: ...d clean it Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge Care of the CD Player Do not add a label to a disc it could get caught in the CD player If a label is needed label the top of...

Page 227: ...2 Wait for the message to insert the disc 3 Load a CD Insert the CD partway into the slot label side up The player pulls the CD in A Shuffle tab and the DISC icon display 4 Press the softkey located...

Page 228: ...rse 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 track FWD Fast Forward Press and hold to advance playbac...

Page 229: ...s and DVDs If playing a CD DVD the sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded and the way the disc has been handled Handle...

Page 230: ...e press and hold to reverse playback quickly within a track Sound is heard at a reduced volume When released normal playback resumes and the elapsed time of the track displays In DVD Audio playback mo...

Page 231: ...lays Release to resume playing 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 Releas...

Page 232: ...ssive press changes playback to a speed of 4X 10X or 21X Press r j to resume normal playback Playing Tracks in Random Order Press the softkey under the Shuffle tab to begin random playback of all song...

Page 233: ...ould play The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again There was a problem while burning the disc The label is caught in the CD DVD playe...

Page 234: ...o the maximum number of files folders playlists or sessions Finalize the audio disc before burning it Adding music to an existing disc can cause the disc not to function Playlists can be selected by u...

Page 235: ...e last folder has played play continues from the first track of the first playlist Playlists can be changed by pressing the next and previous folder button Play begins from the first track in the firs...

Page 236: ...ward or forward through the tracks on the disc To use the TUNE TONE knob Turn the TUNE TONE knob to highlight the desired track then press the TUNE TONE knob to select the track To use the softkeys be...

Page 237: ...he Shuffle tab to play the tracks of the current folder in random order Press again to turn Shuffle off Shuffle Off displays Hard Drive Device HDD To use the HDD tracks must be recorded from a CD MP3...

Page 238: ...um and genre information Newly released audio CDs as well as some less common audio CDs may not be found in the Gracenote Database stored on the HDD If these audio CDs contain CD text the radio will u...

Page 239: ...op of the display when the recording process starts The status bar disappears when the process has ended The recorded songs are now available AAC and OGG Vorbis file types are not fully supported Thes...

Page 240: ...playlist in the order they were added AudioBook System is playing back AudioBook content HDD Menu 1 Press the MENU SELECT knob to display the HDD Menu 2 Turn the MENU SELECT knob to highlight an optio...

Page 241: ...system displays the number of available items in each individual category as shown on the sample display For example the sample display shows there is content on the hard drive from five individual a...

Page 242: ...old Playlist Adds currently playing track to the playlist selected Artist Saves the artist associated with the currently playing track in the indicated favorites position Album Saves the album associa...

Page 243: ...e previous or next song or commercial When the radio station is changed the buffer is cleared and automatically restarted for the current station You cannot rewind the content from a previously tuned...

Page 244: ...od firmware can be updated using the latest iTunes application See www apple com itunes Connecting a USB Storage Device Connect the USB storage device to the USB port located in the center console Som...

Page 245: ...he special iPod connection cable that came as standard equipment with the vehicle as part of the USB option The special iPod connection cable can also be purchased or made available from your dealer S...

Page 246: ...ystem speakers and over rides the audio system Use the audio system volume knob during a call to change the volume level The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls To prevent missed c...

Page 247: ...ts to the first available paired cell phone in the order that they were first paired to the system To link to a different paired phone see Connecting to a Different Phone later in this section Pairing...

Page 248: ...ifferent cell phone the Bluetooth system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all the available cell phones were paired Depending on which cell phone you want to connect to yo...

Page 249: ...want to store all at once with no pauses then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number Using the Digit Store Command If an unwanted number is recognized by the sys...

Page 250: ...alls can be made using the following commands Command Usage Dial or Call The dial or call command can be used interchangeably to dial a phone number or a stored name tag Digit Dial This command allows...

Page 251: ...e Re dial Command 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds For vehicles with a navigation system say Hands Free after the tone 2 After the tone say Re dial Once connected the person called will be heard t...

Page 252: ...g and then say Un mute Call Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the in vehicle Bluetooth system and the cell phone The cell phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth syste...

Page 253: ...all You can use this feature when calling a menu driven phone system Account numbers can also be stored for use 1 Press b g 2 Say Dial 3 Say the number or name tag to send Clearing the System Unless i...

Page 254: ...Black plate 46 1 Cadillac CTS CTS V Owner Manual 2011 7 46 Infotainment System 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 255: ...assenger Compartment Air Filter 8 7 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating cooling and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system A Display B Fan...

Page 256: ...r but can automatically change modes as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting The length of time needed for warm up depends on the outside temperature and the length of time...

Page 257: ...n every mode except defrost To change the current mode select one of the following Y Vent Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets Bi Level Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets a...

Page 258: ...press the auto button F Outside Air Press to turn on the outside air An indicator light turns on The outside air mode pulls fresh air from outside the vehicle Outside air is always selected in defrost...

Page 259: ...eats they will also turn on When the ignition is turned to ON RUN the climate control system returns to the settings used before the vehicle was last turned off The heated seats will turn off if equip...

Page 260: ...uch as during cold weather or with odors like skunk To limit odors manually press M until the condition has passed The air quality sensor system does not protect against carbon monoxide CO which you c...

Page 261: ...filter is located under the hood below the windshield wiper arm and the screen on the passenger side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 6 for more information on location To re...

Page 262: ...n each end of the filter cover 6 Lift the filter cover off by pulling it straight up 7 Remove the old filter and insert a new one See Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11 9 for the correct part nu...

Page 263: ...gine Coolant Heater 9 22 Shifting Into Park 9 23 Shifting Out of Park 9 24 Parking Manual Transmission 9 24 Parking Over Things That Burn 9 25 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 9 25 Running the Vehicle Wh...

Page 264: ...e Safety Belts on page 3 14 WARNING Assume that other road users pedestrians bicyclists and other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do and be ready In addit...

Page 265: ...rash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking Control of a Vehicle The following three systems help to control the vehicle while...

Page 266: ...will still be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied Once the power assist is used up it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non d...

Page 267: ...d darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you These problems can be avoided by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you cannot stop in time because there is no room Tha...

Page 268: ...ea of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those co...

Page 269: ...mation on how to add oil see Engine Oil on page 10 10 CTS V Only For competitive driving it is recommended that the brake fluid be replaced with a high performance brake fluid that has a dry boiling p...

Page 270: ...sis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving If you become tired or sleepy find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest Other driving tips include Keep the vehicle well v...

Page 271: ...in begins to fall resulting in even less traction Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt or sand Drive with caution whatever the condition Accelerate gently...

Page 272: ...e side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the climate control system to a setting that circulates the ai...

Page 273: ...ng above 55 km h 35 mph For information about using tire chains on the vehicle see Tire Chains on page 10 86 Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area...

Page 274: ...rmation label is attached to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar With the driver s door open you will find the label attached near the door lock post The Tire and Loading Information label shows the...

Page 275: ...o and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo a...

Page 276: ...go Weight 0 kg 0 lbs Refer to the vehicle s Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver pass...

Page 277: ...This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles This could Continued WARNING Continued cause loss of control and a crash Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle WAR...

Page 278: ...lug the engine in high gear at low speeds With a manual transmission shift to the next lower gear This rule applies at all times not just during the break in period Do not participate in track events...

Page 279: ...d Accessory Power RAP on page 9 22 for more information This is the only position in which the key can be removed This position locks the ignition and shifter on automatic transmission vehicles and th...

Page 280: ...f The vehicle might not start if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time D START This position starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch retur...

Page 281: ...LOCK OFF 4 Set the parking brake See Parking Brake Manual on page 9 34 or Parking Brake Electric on page 9 35 B ACC ACCESSORY This position allows you to use things like the radio and the windshield w...

Page 282: ...on page 2 5 or Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Keyless Access on page 2 7 for more information Notice Do not try to shift to P Park if the vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the tr...

Page 283: ...between each try to let the cranking motor cool down 2 If the engine does not start after 5 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try...

Page 284: ...thermostat in the plug end of the cord may exist which will prevent engine coolant heater operation at temperatures above 18 C 0 F To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hoo...

Page 285: ...f the vehicle 3 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF 4 For vehicles with key access remove the key and take it with you If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand the vehicle is in P Par...

Page 286: ...eased 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 shift lock release is always f...

Page 287: ...e to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death Exhaust may enter the vehicle if The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation parking garages tunnels deep snow that may block underbody airflow or...

Page 288: ...n P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly...

Page 289: ...e has an electronic shift lock release system Fully apply the regular brakes first and then press the shift lever button before shifting from P Park when the ignition key is in ON RUN If you cannot sh...

Page 290: ...e power for passing and you are Going less than 55 km h 35 mph push the accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 55 km h 35 mph or more push the accelerator all the way down The transmission w...

Page 291: ...will still shift automatically The transmission may remain in a gear longer than it would in the normal driving mode based on braking throttle input and vehicle lateral acceleration SPORT MODE will be...

Page 292: ...will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute RPM The transmission will not automatically shift to the next lower gear if the engine rpm i...

Page 293: ...edal then press it back down and shift into 1 First 2 Second Press the clutch pedal and let up on the accelerator pedal then shift into 2 Second Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal while accelerati...

Page 294: ...othly or for good performance Up Shift Light Vehicles with a manual transmission have an up shift light on the instrument panel This light shows when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel...

Page 295: ...arted and the vehicle begins to drive away ABS checks itself A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a li...

Page 296: ...his is normal Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help more than even the very best braking Parking Brake Manual The parki...

Page 297: ...NG On vehicles with a manual transmission releasing the clutch and pressing the accelerator will release the Electric Parking Brake If the vehicle is not in a gear the vehicle could move and you or ot...

Page 298: ...s held in the up position until the vehicle comes to a stop the EPB will remain applied If the BRAKE light is on either the EPB is applied or there is a failure in the hydraulic brake system If this l...

Page 299: ...ere no roll back is desired an applied EPB will allow both feet to be used for the clutch and accelerator pedals in preparation for starting the vehicle moving in the intended direction In this situat...

Page 300: ...light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly See Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light on page 5 24 for more information TCS automatically comes on whenever...

Page 301: ...panel cluster When this message and warning light displays the system is not operational Driving should be adjusted accordingly See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 27 and Messages and Traction...

Page 302: ...ors the suspension system to determine the proper system response TOUR Use for normal city and highway driving This setting provides a smooth soft ride SPORT Use where road conditions or personal pref...

Page 303: ...wheel spin while you are using cruise control the cruise control will automatically disengage See StabiliTrak System on page 9 39 When road conditions allow you to safely use it again the cruise contr...

Page 304: ...mall amounts press the RES button Each time this is done the vehicle goes about 1 6 km h 1 mph faster Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated Press...

Page 305: ...URPA system assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R Reverse URPA operates at speeds less than 8 km h 5 mph and the sensors on the rear bumper detect objects up to 2 4 m 8 ft b...

Page 306: ...e message PARK ASSIST OFF will be displayed on the DIC when the shift lever is moved into R Reverse This occurs under the following conditions The driver disables the system The ultrasonic sensors are...

Page 307: ...he driver shifts the vehicle into R Reverse the video image automatically appears on the navigation screen or on the inside rear view mirror Once the driver shifts out of R Reverse the navigation scre...

Page 308: ...t display objects that are close to either corner or under the bumper The area displayed can vary depending on vehicle orientation or road conditions The distance of the image that appears on the scre...

Page 309: ...ing angle checked at your dealer There are extreme temperature changes Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle To help keep the engine clean and...

Page 310: ...heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline rated at 91octane or higher the engine needs service Gasoline Specifications U S and Canada Only At a minimum gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814...

Page 311: ...t of marketers providing TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline can be found at www toptiergas com For customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly one bottle of GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS a...

Page 312: ...Do not re enter the vehicle while Continued WARNING Continued pumping fuel Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The cap is behind a locking fuel door on the passenger si...

Page 313: ...age 10 113 When replacing the fuel cap turn it clockwise until it clicks once Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly i...

Page 314: ...Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping fuel Do not use...

Page 315: ...nt To identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle see Trailer Towing Except CTS V on page 9 57 or Trailer Towing CTS V on page 9 58 Trailering changes handling acceleration braking durability and...

Page 316: ...and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working During the trip check regularly to be sure that the load is secure and the lamps and trailer brakes are working p...

Page 317: ...wer gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade If the transmission is not shifted down the brakes might have to be used so much that they would get hot and no longer work well Vehicles with a...

Page 318: ...Park for vehicles with an automatic transmission or into gear for vehicles with a manual transmission 5 Release the brake pedal Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply and hold the brake pedal while...

Page 319: ...om the maximum trailer weight Ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices See Roadside Service U S and Canada on page 13 7 or Roadside Servi...

Page 320: ...s or other bumper type hitches to it Use only a frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper Will any holes be made in the body of the vehicle when the trailer hitch is installed If there ar...

Page 321: ...mage would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Add on equipment can drain the vehicle s 12 volt battery even...

Page 322: ...Black plate 60 1 Cadillac CTS CTS V Owner Manual 2011 9 60 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 323: ...Washer Fluid 10 26 Brakes 10 27 Brake Fluid 10 28 Battery 10 30 All Wheel Drive 10 31 Starter Switch Check 10 31 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 10 32 Ignition Transmission L...

Page 324: ...tion 10 75 Tire Inspection 10 78 Tire Rotation 10 79 When It Is Time for New Tires 10 80 Buying New Tires 10 81 Different Size Tires and Wheels 10 83 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 10 83 Wheel Alignment...

Page 325: ...and lithium batteries contained in Remote Keyless Entry transmitters may contain perchlorate materials Special handling may be necessary For additional information see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste p...

Page 326: ...sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners Metric and English faste...

Page 327: ...the lower side of the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever The lever is located under the front edge of the grille near the center Push the relea...

Page 328: ...Black plate 6 1 Cadillac CTS CTS V Owner Manual 2011 10 6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview CTS 3 6 L V6 Engine Shown 3 0 L V6 Engine Similar I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 329: ...ump Starting on page 10 106 E Passenger Compartment Air Filter See Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 8 7 F Engine Cooling Fan Out of View See Cooling System on page 10 18 G Power Steering Fluid...

Page 330: ...Black plate 8 1 Cadillac CTS CTS V Owner Manual 2011 10 8 Vehicle Care CTS V 6 2 L V8 Engine I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 331: ...Oil Fill Cap Out of View See Engine Oil on page 10 10 F Engine Oil Dipstick See Engine Oil on page 10 10 G Passenger Compartment Air Filter See Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 8 7 H Intercool...

Page 332: ...eering fill caps 1 Raise the front of the engine cover A to release it from the ball studs B 2 Pull the engine cover forward until it is clear of the smaller piece 3 Lift and remove the engine cover 4...

Page 333: ...down and check the level When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross hatched area at the tip of the dipstick add 1 L 1 qt of the recommended oil and then recheck the level See Selecting the...

Page 334: ...ne oils approved to the dexos specification will show the dexos symbol on the container Failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle w...

Page 335: ...ood performance and engine protection Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains...

Page 336: ...l regularly over the course of an oil drain interval and keep it at the proper level If the system is ever reset accidentally the oil must be changed at 5 000 km 3 000 miles since the last oil change...

Page 337: ...e proper fluid to use Hydraulic Clutch It is not necessary to regularly check clutch fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system Adding fluid will not correct a leak A fluid loss in this sy...

Page 338: ...are driving in dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and...

Page 339: ...hicle Care 10 17 6 Remove the three air cleaner housing cover screws 7 Move the air cleaner housing cover and remove the cover from the air cleaner housing 8 Remove the air cleaner filter from the air...

Page 340: ...aner outlet duct screw clamp 8 Attach the electrical connector to the air box 9 Reinstall the side cover WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burn...

Page 341: ...cle Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL can cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner at 50 000 km 30 000 mi or 24 mont...

Page 342: ...mperature Notice If an improper coolant mixture is used the engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Too much water in the mixture can fr...

Page 343: ...der the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan WARNING Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cool...

Page 344: ...ide of the vehicle Watch out for the engine cooling fans By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant s...

Page 345: ...done Adding Coolant to the Intercooler System Coolant CTS V 1 Remove the intercooler system pressure cap when the intercooler system hoses are no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwi...

Page 346: ...ehicle is parked on a 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...

Page 347: ...vehicle can be driven Continue to drive the vehicle slow for about 10 minutes Keep a safe vehicle distance from the car in front of you If the warning does not come back on continue to drive normally...

Page 348: ...tween the HOT and COLD marks If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level between the marks What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11...

Page 349: ...or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving except when applying the brake pedal firmly WARNING The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well That could lead to a cras...

Page 350: ...many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts are installed Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap See Engine Compar...

Page 351: ...r cap and the area around the cap before removing it This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir WARNING With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system the brakes might not work well...

Page 352: ...alibrate the electronic throttle control 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 t...

Page 353: ...low the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the transfer case you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to over...

Page 354: ...al is not pushed all the way down contact your dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check WARNING When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If...

Page 355: ...could begin to move You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once s...

Page 356: ...er side blade will be straight up and down on the windshield 3 Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield 4 Lift up the wiper blade assembly cap 5 Pull the wiper blade assembly down f...

Page 357: ...ould Be placed so the headlamps are 7 6 m 25 ft from a light colored wall Have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall Be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall Not...

Page 358: ...e beam cut off when aiming Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build up which may cause damage to the headlamp 6 Turn on the low beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in...

Page 359: ...nt bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 39 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs WARNING Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burs...

Page 360: ...5 Pull the old bulb from the lamp housing keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out 6 Install a new bulb 7 Reinstall the electrical connector by pushing in the two plastic clips 8 Push the bulb soc...

Page 361: ...the bulb socket A counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly C 5 Pull the bulb B straight out of the bulb socket 6 Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb...

Page 362: ...f there is a problem on the road and a fuse needs to be replaced the same amperage fuse can be borrowed Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible...

Page 363: ...use Block CTS Coupe and Sedan on page 10 41 or Engine Compartment Fuse Block CTS V Coupe and Sedan on page 10 45 or Engine Compartment Fuse Block CTS Wagon on page 10 48 or Engine Compartment Fuse Blo...

Page 364: ...Module 1 25 Automatic Forward Lighting System HID Only Mini Fuses Usage 26 Body Control Module 5 27 Body Control Module 4 28 Navigation Motor 29 All Wheel Drive 30 Transmission Control Module Battery...

Page 365: ...t Daytime Running Lamp Windshield Washer Pump 51 Airbag System Ignition Switch 52 Engine Control Module Ignition Transmission Control Module Ignition 54 Power Moding Immobilizer Module Ignition Switch...

Page 366: ...lay 76 Spare 77 Spare 78 Spare Mini Fuses Usage 79 Spare 80 Spare 81 Spare J Case Fuses Usage 6 Cooling Fan 2 7 Cooling Fan 1 8 Starter 9 Brake Vacuum Pump 10 Antilock Brake System Motor 13 Not Used 1...

Page 367: ...s Relays Usage 49 Daytime Running Lamps Non HID Low Beam Headlamps HID 53 Not Used 63 Main Ignition 66 Windshield Wipers 67 Powertrain 68 Windshield Wipers High Speed Engine Compartment Fuse Block CTS...

Page 368: ...tic 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 Battery 31 Horn 33 Not Used 34 Pe...

Page 369: ...ni Fuses Usage 55 Intercooler Pump 56 Windshield Wipers 57 Right Low Beam HID Only 58 Left Low Beam HID Only 59 Right Daytime Running Lamp HID Only 60 Instrument Panel Auxiliary Power Outlet 61 Air Qu...

Page 370: ...ndow Defogger 5 Instrument Panel Auxiliary Power Outlet 12 Horn 20 Headlamp Washer HID Only 21 Cooling Fan Series Parallel 32 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch 39 Windshield Washer Pump 42 Right Dayt...

Page 371: ...elays 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 Used 19 Antilock Braking System A...

Page 372: ...41 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch 43 Low Beam Daytime Running Lamps non HID Left Daytime Running Lamps HID Left Trailer Turn Signal Export Only 46 Left High Beam Headlamp 47 Right High Beam Headla...

Page 373: ...ol Module 73 Emissions 2 Mini Fuses Usage 74 Odd Ignition Coils 75 Transmission Output Speed Sensor Brake Vacuum Relay 76 Spare 77 Spare 78 Spare 79 Spare 80 Spare 81 Spare J Case Fuses Usage 6 Coolin...

Page 374: ...og Lamps HID Only 48 High Beam Headlamps 49 Daytime Running Lamps Non HID Low Beam Headlamps HID 53 Not Used 63 Main Ignition 66 Windshield Wipers 67 Powertrain 68 Windshield Wipers High Speed Engine...

Page 375: ...tic 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 Battery 31 Horn 33 Not Used 34 Pe...

Page 376: ...Fuses Usage 57 Right Low Beam HID Only 58 Left Low Beam HID Only 59 Right Daytime Running Lamp HID Only 60 Instrument Panel Auxiliary Power Outlet 61 Air Quality Sensor Inside Rear View Mirror Rear C...

Page 377: ...g 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 High Beam Headlamps Relays Usage 4...

Page 378: ...rt Only 10 Console Auxiliary Power Outlet Relays Usage 11 Sedan Trunk Release Coupe Rear Fog Export Only 12 Side Marker Lamps 13 Left Position Lamps Mini Fuses Usage 14 Right Position Lamp 15 Left Pos...

Page 379: ...tem Universal Garage Door Opener 35 Memory Seat Module 36 Passenger Door Module 38 Not Used 39 Amplifier Circuit Breakers Usage 1 Driver Power Seat Switch 2 Passenger Power Seat Switch 3 Power Windows...

Page 380: ...t Only 10 Console Auxiliary Power Outlet Relays Usage 11 Sedan Trunk Release Coupe Rear Fog Export Only 12 Side Marker Lamps 13 Left Position Lamps Mini Fuses Usage 14 Right Position Lamp 15 Left Posi...

Page 381: ...33 Stop Lamps Export Only 34 Theft Deterrent System Universal Garage Door Opener 35 Memory Seat Module 36 Passenger Door Module 38 Not Used 39 Amplifier Circuit Breakers Usage 1 Driver Power Seat Swit...

Page 382: ...tion Lamp Export Only 10 Console Auxiliary Power Outlet Relays Usage 11 Not Used 12 Side Marker Lamps 13 Left Position Lamps Mini Fuses Usage 14 Right Position Lamp 15 Left Position Lamp 16 Door Lock...

Page 383: ...eft 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 Seat Switch 2 Passeng...

Page 384: ...ion Lamp Export Only 10 Console Auxiliary Power Outlet Relays Usage 11 Not Used 12 Side Marker Lamps 13 Left Position Lamps Mini Fuses Usage 14 Right Position Lamp 15 Left Position Lamp 16 Door Lock 1...

Page 385: ...tar System 29 Engine Control Module Mini Fuses Usage 30 Canister Vent 31 Rear Differential Cooling Pump 33 Stop Lamps Export Only 34 Theft Deterrent System Universal Garage Door Opener 35 Memory Seat...

Page 386: ...ous injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold Over inflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by...

Page 387: ...size load range and speed rating as the original equipment tires Winter tires with the same speed rating as your original equipment tires may not be available for H V W and ZR speed rated tires If yo...

Page 388: ...ompact spare tire sidewall Passenger P Metric Tire Example A Tire Size The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspect ratio construction t...

Page 389: ...Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load Compact Spare Tire Example A Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the...

Page 390: ...eet or exceed all federal safety guidelines Tire Designations Tire Size The following is an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size A Passenger P Metric Tire The United States version of a me...

Page 391: ...on power steering power brakes power windows power seats and air conditioning Aspect Ratio The relationship of a tire s height to its width Belt A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between...

Page 392: ...ks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles Load Index An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum air pres...

Page 393: ...the tire and the road surface The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show acros...

Page 394: ...hazards A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle This label shows the vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for the tires when...

Page 395: ...hey help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Pressure for High Speed Operation WARNING Driving at high speeds 160 km h 100 mph or higher puts an additional strain on tires Sustained hi...

Page 396: ...s an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under...

Page 397: ...rds RSS 210 220 310 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists TPMS sen...

Page 398: ...tice Tire sealant materials are not all the same A non approved tire sealant could damage the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors TPMS sensor damage caused by using an incorrect tire sealant is...

Page 399: ...PMS from functioning properly See Buying New Tires on page 10 81 Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to...

Page 400: ...e and wheel position 6 Proceed to the passenger side front tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 7 Proceed to the passenger side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 8 Proceed to the driver...

Page 401: ...e size tires on all four wheel positions These tires should be rotated every 12 000 km 7 500 miles See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11 2 The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve a uniform...

Page 402: ...heel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to g...

Page 403: ...se the vehicle to reduce the weight from the tires Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle when it was new...

Page 404: ...d you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes other than those originally installed on your vehicle brands or types may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the correct size bran...

Page 405: ...grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the...

Page 406: ...AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may...

Page 407: ...wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling to one side or the other the alignment might need to be chec...

Page 408: ...ometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 87 for more information U...

Page 409: ...e accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much li...

Page 410: ...you or other people You and they could be badly injured or even killed Find a level place to change the tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic...

Page 411: ...tion For more information see Engine Exhaust on page 9 25 WARNING Overinflating a tire could cause the tire to rupture and you or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the tire sealant Co...

Page 412: ...xico on page 13 9 Read and follow all of the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions The kit includes A Selector Switch Sealant Air or Air Only B On Off Button C Pressure Gauge D Pressure Deflati...

Page 413: ...r five minutes This will help to inflate the tire faster If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on the hazard warning flashers See Hazard Warni...

Page 414: ...ure gauge C will initially show a high pressure while the compressor pushes the sealant into the tire Once the sealant is completely dispersed into the tire the pressure will quickly drop and start to...

Page 415: ...it in a highly visible location Do not exceed the speed on this label until the damaged tire is repaired or replaced 17 Return the equipment to its original storage location in the vehicle 18 Immediat...

Page 416: ...mpressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on the hazard warning flashers See Hazard Warni...

Page 417: ...tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge C The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tire Pressure on page 10 72 The pre...

Page 418: ...f the Sealant Canister To remove the sealant canister 1 Unwrap the sealant hose 2 Press the canister release button 3 Pull up and remove the canister 4 Replace with a new canister which is available f...

Page 419: ...Coupe on page 2 19 2 Remove the retainer that holds the tire sealant and compressor kit in place 3 Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from the foam container To store the tire sealant and comp...

Page 420: ...re C Jack D Wheel Wrench E Extension F Strap To access the spare tire and jacking equipment 1 Remove the spare tire cover 2 Remove the stow rod cap by pulling it straight up off of the rod 3 Turn the...

Page 421: ...tor wire 2 3 Pull the subwoofer D up to remove it from the stow rod 3 Remove the spare tire B and place it next to the flat tire 4 Remove the jack C wheel wrench E and extension F To remove the jack 1...

Page 422: ...WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training If a jack is provided with the vehicle it is designed onl...

Page 423: ...urn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the jack lift head until the jack fits under the vehicle 6 Raise the jack by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until the slots in the jack head fit into...

Page 424: ...Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 11 Install the spare tire 12 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel 13 Tighten eac...

Page 425: ...other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Storing the Flat T...

Page 426: ...tire in the tire storage bag if there is one 3 Place the tire lying flat in the rear storage compartment 4 Route one of the hooks A at the end of the cable provided through the liftgate striker B 5 Sl...

Page 427: ...Extension F Strap Reverse the instructions for removing the spare tire and tools to store the compact spare tire Compact Spare Tire and Tools Wagon Use the following diagram as a guide for storing th...

Page 428: ...in good shape in case it is needed again Notice When the compact spare is installed do not take the vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails...

Page 429: ...bility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission in Neutral before set...

Page 430: ...ECM bracket WARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan WARNING Using an open flame n...

Page 431: ...that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cabl...

Page 432: ...nnected or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the c...

Page 433: ...her vehicle such as behind a motorhome The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing Dingy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on t...

Page 434: ...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 following for more information Do...

Page 435: ...h only two of its wheels on 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...

Page 436: ...the paint finish looking new keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster Wash with...

Page 437: ...th During very cold damp weather frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 7 Wheels and Trim Aluminum or Chrome The vehicle may have either aluminum or chro...

Page 438: ...Using petroleum based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tires When applying a tire dressing always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on the vehicl...

Page 439: ...d interiors may require more frequent cleaning Newspapers and garments that can transfer color to home furnishings can also transfer color to the interior Remove dust from small buttons and knobs with...

Page 440: ...er bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats For soils always try to remove them first with plain water or club soda Before cleaning gently remove as much of the soil...

Page 441: ...ean the interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces To remove dust a soft cloth dampened with water...

Page 442: ...ended that GM certified floor mats be purchased Non GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal Always check that the floor mats do not interfere with the...

Page 443: ...As the vehicle owner you are responsible for the scheduled maintenance in this section We recommend having your dealer perform these services Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in go...

Page 444: ...ation is not recommended if the vehicle has different size tires on the front and rear wheels If tire rotation is recommended for the vehicle to maintain ride handling and performance of the vehicle i...

Page 445: ...ire inflation pressures check See Tire Pressure on page 10 72 Tire wear inspection See Tire Inspection on page 10 78 If tire rotation is recommended for the vehicle rotate tires if necessary See Tire...

Page 446: ...nd seal inspection if equipped See Sunroof Sedan and Wagon on page 2 33 or Sunroof Coupe on page 2 34 Once a Year See Starter Switch Check on page 10 31 See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control F...

Page 447: ...lter replacement See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 10 16 Automatic transmission fluid change severe service for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather in hilly or mountainous...

Page 448: ...e See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 14 All wheel drive vehicles only Transfer case fluid change normal service During any maintenance if a power washer is used to clean mud and dirt from the...

Page 449: ...0 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 10 19 Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 88862806 in Canada 88862807 Windshield W...

Page 450: ...241 in Canada 10953474 Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of...

Page 451: ...o 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 Engine 25177917 PF2129 3 6L V6 Engine 251...

Page 452: ...enance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Wiper Blades Except CTS V Driver Side 56 5 cm 22 in 15890062 Passenger Side 53 3 cm 21 in 15890064 Wiper Blades CTS V Driver Side 56 5 cm 22 in 20791461...

Page 453: ...e scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Recor...

Page 454: ...e 12 1 Cadillac CTS CTS V Owner Manual 2011 11 12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v...

Page 455: ...e 13 1 Cadillac CTS CTS V Owner Manual 2011 Service and Maintenance 11 13 Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v...

Page 456: ...e 14 1 Cadillac CTS CTS V Owner Manual 2011 11 14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v...

Page 457: ...utside The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code Th...

Page 458: ...ic English Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling Sy...

Page 459: ...e 6 Speed Automatic 6 3 L 6 7 qt 3 6LV6 Engine 6 Speed Automatic 6 3 L 6 7 qt 6 2LV8 Engine 6 Speed Automatic 6 3 L 6 7 qt 3 0L 3 6LV6 Engines 6 Speed Manual 1 8 L 1 9 qt 6 2LV8 Engine 6 Speed Manual...

Page 460: ...Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3 0LV6 Engine Y Automatic Manual 1 1 mm 0 043 in 3 6LV6 Engine D Automatic Manual 1 1 mm 0 043 in 6 2LV8 Engine P Automatic Manual 1 0 mm 0 040 in Engine D...

Page 461: ...rnment 13 15 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 13 16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 16 Event Data Recorders 13 16 OnStar 13 17 Navigation System 13 1...

Page 462: ...nue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you can file with the Better Business Bureau BBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Line Progra...

Page 463: ...ver courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 8...

Page 464: ...rt if needed STEP THREE If your case is not resolved in a reasonable amount of time by your dealer please call the General Motors Customer Assistance Center CAC and provide the following information N...

Page 465: ...tors de Mexico S de R L de C V Customer Assistance Center Av Ejercito Nacional 843 Col Granada C P 11520 Mexico D F 01 800 466 0805 Long Distance 011 52 53 29 0805 Customer Assistance Offices Mexico T...

Page 466: ...Cardmember Services Earnings summaries Other Helpful Links Cadillac www cadillac com Cadillac Merchandise www cadillaccollection com Help Center www cadillac com pages mds helpcenter faq do FAQ Freque...

Page 467: ...S only call 1 888 889 2438 Service is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year Calling for Service When calling Roadside Service have the following information ready Your name home address and home t...

Page 468: ...red by the warranty Battery Jump Start Service to jump start a dead battery Trip Routing Service Detailed maps of North America are provided when requested either with the most direct route or the mos...

Page 469: ...oadside Service advisor will help you make arrangements and explain how to receive payment Alternative Service If assistance cannot be provided right away the Roadside Service advisor may give you per...

Page 470: ...rtrain and or hybrid specific warranties in both the U S and Canada Several Courtesy Transportation options are available to assist in reducing inconvenience when warranty repairs are required Courtes...

Page 471: ...the completion of the repair It may not be possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information All program options such as shuttle service may not be available at e...

Page 472: ...pair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs The dealer may have a collision repair center with GM trained technicians and state of the art equipment or be able to recomm...

Page 473: ...Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that the vehicle requires damage repairs GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair If you have a pre determined repair facility of choice tak...

Page 474: ...le The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 U S plus handling and shipping fees Wit...

Page 475: ...wever NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9...

Page 476: ...ck braking to help the driver control the vehicle These modules may store data to help the dealer technician service the vehicle Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle such...

Page 477: ...ead the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR GM will not access this data or share it with others except with the consent of the vehicle owner or if the vehicle is leased with the...

Page 478: ...d starting and in vehicle transmitters for garage door openers RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other GM system containing personal informati...

Page 479: ...gs Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 3 42 Passenger Status Indicator 5 18 Readiness Light 5 17 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 3 41 System Check 3 30 Alarm System Anti Theft 2 25 All Wheel Drive 9 33...

Page 480: ...10 35 Headlamps 10 37 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 10 37 License Plate Lamps 10 38 10 39 Buying New Tires 10 81 C Calibration 5 7 California Fuel Requirements 9 48 Perchlorate Materials Requ...

Page 481: ...Tire Sealant 10 89 Control of a Vehicle 9 3 Convenience Net 4 6 Convex Mirrors 2 28 Coolant Engine 10 19 Engine Temperature Gauge 5 16 Engine Temperature Warning Light 5 24 Cooling System 10 18 Engin...

Page 482: ...tem 8 1 DVD CD Player 7 21 E Easy Entry Seat 3 4 Electrical Equipment Add On 9 59 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block 10 41 10 45 10 48 10 52 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 10 41 Overload 10 4...

Page 483: ...ps Bulb Replacement 6 5 10 38 Folding Mirrors 2 29 Front Fog Lamps Light 5 26 Front Seats Adjustment 3 3 Heated 3 10 Heated and Ventilated 3 12 Fuel 9 47 Additives 9 49 Filling a Portable Fuel Contain...

Page 484: ...t 10 37 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 6 3 Flash to Pass 6 2 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 10 37 High Beam On Light 5 26 High Low Beam Changer 6 2 Lamps On Reminder 5 26 Washer 5 6 Heated Steering...

Page 485: ...3 24 LATCH System Replacing Parts After a Crash 3 59 Latch Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 3 53 Liftgate Carbon Monoxide 2 21 Lighter Cigarette 5 9 Lighting Adaptive Forward 6 4 Entry 6 6 Exit...

Page 486: ...on 9 31 Fluid 10 15 Memory Features 1 9 Messages Airbag System 5 43 Anti Theft Alarm System 5 43 Battery Voltage and Charging 5 31 Brake System 5 32 Compass 5 34 Door Ajar 5 34 Engine Cooling System 5...

Page 487: ...erheating Engine 10 24 P Parade Dimming 6 6 Park Shifting Into 9 23 Shifting Out of 9 24 Parking 9 24 Assist Ultrasonic 9 43 Brake 9 34 9 35 Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 33 Over Things That Bur...

Page 488: ...eational Vehicle Towing 10 111 Reimbursement Program GM Mobility 13 7 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 2 4 2 5 2 7 Remote Vehicle Start 2 12 Replacement Bulbs 10 39 Replacement Parts Airbags 3 44 Maint...

Page 489: ...Reclining Seatbacks 3 8 Securing Child Restraints 3 59 3 61 Security Light 5 26 Vehicle 2 25 Service Accessories and Modifications 10 3 Doing Your Own Work 10 4 Engine Soon Light 5 19 Maintenance Reco...

Page 490: ...igh Support Adjustment 3 8 Time 5 8 Tires Buying New Tires 10 81 Chains 10 86 Changing 10 98 Compact Spare 10 106 Designations 10 68 Different Size 10 83 If a Tire Goes Flat 10 87 Inflation Monitor Sy...

Page 491: ...niform Tire Quality Grading 10 83 Universal Remote System 5 54 Operation 5 57 Programming 5 54 Up Shift Light 5 23 Using this Manual iv V Vehicle Canadian Owners iv Control 9 3 Identification Number V...

Page 492: ...e 10 85 Different Size 10 83 Replacement 10 85 When It Is Time for New Tires 10 80 Where to Put the Restraint 3 51 Windows 2 30 Power 2 30 Windshield Wiper Washer 5 4 Winter Driving 9 9 Winter Tires 1...

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