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In Brief . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . .1-4
Vehicle Features. . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .2-27
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-20
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4-6
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 . . . . 5-53
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Introduction . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ..7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Phone . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 7-35
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 7-43
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 8-6
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Automatic Transmission . . . . . .9-25
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 9-31
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . .9-36
Cruise Control . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 9-39
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-42
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-58
Vehicle Care . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . .10-3
Vehicle Checks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
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Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59
Jump Starting . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 10-101
Towing . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .10-105
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . .10-107
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Cadillac Premium Care
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . .11-3
Special Application
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-10
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-13
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-17
Technical Data . . . . . . ......... 12-1
Vehicle Identification.. . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-17
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Overview.. . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Services . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 14-2
OnStar Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . 14-5
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
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This manual describes features that
may or may not be on your specific
vehicle either because they are
options that you did not purchase or
due to changes subsequent to the
printing of this owner manual.
The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC,
the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath,
CTS, and CTS-V are trademarks
and/or service marks of General
Motors LLC, its subsidiaries,
affiliates, or licensors.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 22796898 A First Printing
Please refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm 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 manual.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language copy of this
manual can be obtained from your
dealer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
©
2012 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the
manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result in
serious injury or death.
Warning or Caution indicates a
hazard that could result in injury or
death.
These mean there is something
that could hurt you or other
people.
Notice: This means there is
something that could result in
property or vehicle damage. This
would not be covered by the
vehicle's warranty.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means “Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let
this happen.”
WARNING
{
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M : This symbol is shown when
you need to see your owner manual
for additional instructions or
information.
* : This symbol is shown when
you need to see a service manual
for additional instructions or
information.
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Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
% : Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar
®
$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
# : Fog Lamps
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp 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
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 1-6
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-8
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Heated and Ventilated
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 1-10
Head Restraint
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 1-10
Passenger Sensing
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-11
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Steering Wheel
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Windshield Wiper/Washer .... 1-13
Climate Controls . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-15
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-17
Bluetooth
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-17
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Navigation System . . . . . . . .. . . 1-18
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-20
Storage Compartments . . . . . . 1-20
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Universal Remote System . . . 1-21
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-21
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control
System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
StabiliTrak
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-22
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-23
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-23
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
OnStar
®
System . . . . . . . . . 1-22
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
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Instrument Panel
CTS Shown, CTS-V Similar
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1. Air Vents on page 8‑6.
2. Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 5‑27.
3. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6‑6.
4. Turn and Lane-Change Signals
on page 6‑5.
5. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑11.
6. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑4.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑6 (If Equipped).
7. Navigation Button (If Equipped).
See Navigation System Manual.
8. Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 9‑36.
Magnetic Ride Control on
page 9‑38 (CTS-V Model Only).
9. Clock on page 5‑9.
10. Passenger Sensing System on
page 3‑27.
11. Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6‑5.
12. Navigation Display Brightness
Control (If Equipped). See
Navigation System Manual.
13. Infotainment on page 7‑1.
Navigation/Radio System (If
Equipped). See Navigation
System Manual.
14. Parking Brake Release Lever.
See Parking Brake (Electric) on
page 9‑33 or Parking Brake
(Manual) on page 9‑33.
15. Hood Release. See Hood on
page 10‑5.
16. Cruise Control on page 9‑39.
Heated Steering Wheel on
page 5‑4 (If Equipped).
Traction Control System (TCS)
Disable Button (CTS-V Model
Only). See Traction Control
System (TCS) on page 9‑36.
17. Tap Shift Controls (If
Equipped). Located on the rear
of the steering wheel. See
Manual Mode on page 9‑27.
18. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 5‑19.
19. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5‑2.
20. Horn on page 5‑4.
21. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑3.
22. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats on page 3‑9.
23. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8‑1.
24. Parking Brake Button. See
Parking Brake (Electric) on
page 9‑33 or Parking Brake
(Manual) on page 9‑33.
25. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission on page 9‑25 or
Manual Transmission on
page 9‑29.
26. Instrument Panel Storage on
page 4‑1.
Power Outlets on page 5‑9.
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Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
On some models, the RKE
transmitter is used to lock and
unlock the doors from up to 20 m
(65 ft) away from the vehicle. On
other models, it can be used up to
60 m (195 ft) away.
Starting the Engine
When first starting the vehicle, the
engine idle speed will be elevated to
allow the catalytic converter, an
emissions control device, to quickly
reach operating temperature. After
approximately 20 seconds, the
engine will begin to transition to its
normal, quieter idle speed, which
can vary depending on the
temperature. This is normal
operation.
Key Access
Keyless Access
K to unlock the driver door.
Press
Press again within five seconds to
unlock all remaining doors.
Q to lock all doors.
Press
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑46.
Press and hold
the trunk/liftgate.
L and release to locate the
Press
vehicle.
V / 8 to open
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Press and hold L for more than
two seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
L again to cancel the panic
Press
alarm.
For keyless access vehicles, press
the button to remove the key. The
key can be used for all locks.
See Keys on page 2‑1 and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Key Access) on
page 2‑4 or Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation (Keyless
Access) on page 2‑6.
Remote Vehicle Start
For vehicles with this feature, the
engine can be started from outside
of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle
and press and release
transmitter.
Q on the
2. Immediately after completing
Step 2, press and hold
least two seconds or until the
vehicle's turn signal lamps flash.
3. After entering the vehicle during
a remote start, press the brake
pedal and turn the ignition to
ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on as
long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for
10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a
10-minute time extension. Remote
start can be extended only once.
/ for at
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start do any of
the following:
.
Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle and press and hold
until the parking lamps turn off.
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.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start on
page 2‑10.
Door Locks
To lock or unlock a door manually:
Sedan and Wagon Base Model
From the inside, use the door lock
knob on the top of doors.
Sedan and Wagon Uplevel Model
From the inside, for a front door pull
the door handle. Pulling the door
handle again unlatches the door.
For a rear door use the door lock
knob on the top of the door.
Coupe Model
To open a door from the inside,
press the door latch button, or pull
the manual door release handle on
the driver side floor.
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See Door Locks (Sedan and
Wagon) on page 2‑12 or Door Locks
(Coupe) on page 2‑13.
Sedan and Wagon Model
From the outside, turn the key
toward the front or rear of the
vehicle, or press
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access) on
page 2‑4 or Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation (Keyless
Access) on page 2‑6.
Coupe Model
From the outside, use the key to
unlock the trunk then pull the
manual door release handle,
or press
RKE transmitter.
See Door Locks (Sedan and
Wagon) on page 2‑12 or Door Locks
(Coupe) on page 2‑13 and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Key Access) on
Q or K on the
Q or K on the
page 2‑4 or Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation (Keyless
Access) on page 2‑6.
Power Door Locks
Sedan/Wagon Shown, Coupe
Q : Press to lock the doors.
K : Press to unlock the doors.
See Power Door Locks on
page 2‑15.
Similar
Liftgate
Power Liftgate
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission must be in P (Park)
and a manual transmission must be
in Neutral to operate the power
liftgate.
To open the liftgate from inside,
select the mode then press the
center of the button. See Liftgate on
page 2‑18 for more information on
programming the height opening
settings.
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To open the liftgate with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
press and hold
RKE transmitter.
To open the liftgate from outside the
vehicle, press the touch pad on the
outside liftgate handle.
8 on the
Manual Operation of the Power
Liftgate
With the vehicle in P (Park), turn the
liftgate mode switch to OFF and
unlock the doors. Press the touch
pad under the liftgate handle and
pull up on the handle. To close the
liftgate, pull down on the pull cup.
See Liftgate on page 2‑18.
Trunk Release
The remote trunk release button is
on the driver door, inside the
storage compartment under the
armrest.
On vehicles with an automatic
transmission, the shift lever must be
in P (Park) or N (Neutral). On
vehicles with a manual
transmission, the shift lever must be
in Neutral, and the parking
brake set.
The trunk may be opened by
pressing the remote trunk release
button on the driver door,
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter, or the trunk release
button on the rear of the trunk
above the license plate; or by using
the key in the trunk lock cylinder.
On vehicles with the Keyless
Access System, if the vehicle is
locked, the keyless access
transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft)
of the trunk for it to be recognized.
The trunk can then be opened by
the trunk release button above the
license plate. See Trunk on
page 2‑17.
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Windows
Sedan Driver Side Shown, Wagon
and Coupe Similar
The driver power window switches
control all the windows. The
passenger switch only controls that
window.
Press the switch down to lower the
window. Pull the switch up to raise
it. See Power Windows on
page 2‑28.
Seat Adjustment
Power Seats
Seat Position
To adjust the seat:
.
Move the seat forward or
rearward by moving the
horizontal control forward or
rearward.
.
Raise or lower the front or rear
part of the seat cushion by
moving the front or rear of the
horizontal control up or down.
.
Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the entire horizontal
control up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment on
page 3‑4.
Use the vertical control to adjust the
seatback. See Reclining Seatbacks
on page 3‑6.
Power Lumbar
1. Seat Cushion Bolster
Adjustment
2. Lumbar Support Control
3. Seatback Bolster Control
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To adjust the lumbar support,
if equipped:
.
Press and hold the top of the
control (2) to increase support to
the top of the seatback and
decrease support to the bottom
of the seatback.
.
Press and hold the bottom of the
control (2) to decrease support
to the top of the seatback and
increase support to the bottom
of the seatback.
.
Press and hold the front or rear
of the control (2) to increase or
decrease support to the entire
seatback.
See Lumbar Adjustment on
page 3‑5.
Seat Cushion and Seatback
Bolsters
To adjust the seat cushion and
seatback bolster support,
if equipped:
.
Press the top or bottom of the
control (1) to increase or
decrease support in the seat
cushion bolsters.
.
Press the top or bottom of the
control (3) to increase or
decrease support in the
seatback bolsters.
See Lumbar Adjustment on
page 3‑5.
Memory Features
On vehicles with the memory
package, 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 steering
column position, if the vehicle is
equipped with the power tilt and
telescopic steering column.
See Memory Seats on page 3‑7 and
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑46.
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Heated and Ventilated Seats
Heated and Ventilated Seat
Buttons Shown, Heated Seat
Buttons Similar
If available, the buttons are on the
climate control panel. To operate,
the ignition must be on.
M : Press to heat the seat.
{ : If available, press to ventilate
the seat.
Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the seat will change to
the next lower setting, and then to
the off setting. The lights on the
climate control display indicate three
for the highest setting and one for
the lowest.
See Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats on page 3‑9.
Head Restraint Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback
recline angle as little as necessary
while keeping the seat and the head
restraint height in the proper
position.
See Head Restraints on page 3‑2
and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.
Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
safety belts properly:
.
Safety Belts on page 3‑12.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly on page 3‑13.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑14.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) on
page 3‑41.
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Passenger Sensing System
United States
Canada and Mexico
The passenger sensing system
turns off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag under
certain conditions. No other airbag
is affected by the passenger
sensing system. See Passenger
Sensing System on page 3‑27.
The passenger airbag status
indicator will be visible on the
instrument panel when the vehicle is
started. See Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator on page 5‑18.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior
Controls for the outside power
mirrors are on the driver door.
To adjust each mirrors:
1. Press (1) or (2) to select the
driver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control
pad to move the mirror up,
down, right, or left.
3. Adjust each mirror so that a little
of the vehicle and the area
behind it can be seen.
4. Press (1) or (2) again to deselect
the mirror.
See Power Mirrors on page 2‑26.
Interior
The vehicle has an automatic
dimming inside rearview 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.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror on page 2‑27.
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Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel
closer or away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in place.
Power Tilt Wheel
For vehicles with the power tilt
wheel, the control is on the left side
of the steering column.
.
Push the control up or down to
tilt the steering wheel up
or down.
.
Push the control forward or
rearward to move the steering
wheel toward the front or rear of
the vehicle.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Interior Lighting
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are on the
overhead console. These lamps
come on automatically when any
door is 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 more information, see:
.
Reading Lamps on page 6‑6.
.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6‑6.
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Exterior Lighting
; : Turns on the parking lamps,
together with the sidemarker lamps,
taillamps, license plate lamps, and
instrument panel lights.
5 : Turns on the headlamps,
together with the parking lamps,
sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license
plate lamps, and instrument panel
The exterior lamp control is toward
the end of the turn signal/lane
change lever.
lights.
See:
.
O : Turn the band with this
symbol on it to operate the exterior
lamps.
The exterior lamp control has four
positions:
.
.
O : Turns off all lamps, except the
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
AUTO: Turns the headlamps on
and off automatically, depending
upon how much light is available
outside of the vehicle.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper lever is on the
right side of the steering column.
Sedan and Coupe Model
Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6‑1.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
on page 6‑2.
Fog Lamps on page 6‑5.
Wagon Model
Move the windshield wiper lever to
select the wiper speed.
8 : Use for a single wipe. Briefly
move the lever down and release.
For several wipes, hold the
lever down.
( : Use to turn the wipers off.
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3 : For a delayed wiping cycle.
Turn the band up for more frequent
wipes or down for less frequent
wipes.
1: Use for slow wipes.
2: Use for fast wipes.
Windshield Washer
WARNING
{
In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
Sedan and Coupe Model
K : Press the button with this
symbol, on 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. Press and
hold
K for more wash cycles.
Wagon Model
Pull the lever toward you to spray
washer fluid on the windshield. The
spray continues until the lever is
released. The wipers will run a few
times.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑4 and Rear Window Wiper/
Washer on page 5‑6 (if equipped).
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Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
this system.
1. Display
2. Fan
3. Power
4. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
5. PASS (Passenger Climate
Control)
6. Defrost
7. Air Delivery Mode
8. Temperature and Heated/
Ventilated Seat
9. Air Conditioning
10. Recirculation
11. Outside Air
12. Rear Window Defogger
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8‑1.
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap
Shift
Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows
shifting an automatic transmission
similar to a manual transmission.
DSC can be enabled through the
shift lever or the Tap Shift controls,
located on the back of the steering
wheel (if equipped). See Manual
Mode on page 9‑27.
Manual Transmission
Skip Shift (CTS‐V)
Under light acceleration, the
transmission will only allow shifting
from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth). This
helps improve fuel mileage. Under
harder acceleration, Skip Shift is
disabled, and all gears are
available. See Manual Transmission
on page 9‑29.
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Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
VOL/ O : Press to turn the system
on and off. Turn to increase or
decrease the volume.
FM/AM: Press to select between
FM or AM.
m : Press to select SiriusXM®,
if equipped.
TUNE/TONE: Turn to select radio
stations.
¨ SEEK or © SEEK: Press to seek
the next or previous station.
INFO: Press to display additional
information that may be available for
the current song. When information
is not available, No Information
displays.
For more information about these
and other radio features, see
Operation on page 7‑3.
Storing a Favorite Station
A maximum of 36 stations can be
programmed as favorites using the
six softkeys below the radio station
frequency tabs on the display and
by using the radio favorites page
button (FAV button). Press the FAV
button to go through up to six pages
of favorites, each having six favorite
stations available per page. Each
page of favorites can contain any
combination of AM, FM, or SiriusXM
stations.
For more information, see AM-FM
Radio on page 7‑8.
Setting the Clock
The analog clock is on the
instrument panel above the radio.
The clock is not connected with any
other vehicle system and runs by
itself. To adjust the clock:
1. Locate the adjustment buttons
2. Push and hold the right
directly below the clock face.
adjustment button to move the
clock hands forward, or the left
adjustment button to make the
clock hands go backward.
Holding either button down will
cause the clock to advance
faster. Release the button before
the desired time is reached.
3. Push and release either button
to adjust the time by one minute
increments until the desired time
is reached.
For more information on setting the
clock, see Clock on page 5‑9.
Satellite Radio
Vehicles with a SiriusXM® satellite
radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM
satellite radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
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coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the
SiriusXM service.
Refer to:
.
www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.).
.
www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
See Satellite Radio on page 7‑11.
Portable Audio Devices
Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm
(1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB
port in the center console bin.
External devices such as iPods®,
laptop computers, MP3 players, CD
changers, and USB drives may be
connected, depending on the audio
system.
See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑33.
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth® system allows
users with a Bluetooth-enabled
mobile phone to make and receive
hands-free calls using the vehicle
audio system and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled mobile
phone must be paired with the
in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it
can be used in the vehicle. Not all
phones will support all functions.
See Bluetooth on page 7‑35.
®
Steering Wheel Controls
Some audio steering wheel controls
could differ depending on the
vehicle's options. Controls that can
be adjusted at the steering wheel
may include:
SRCE: Press to switch between
AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped)
radio, CD, HDD (if equipped),
auxiliary input jack, DVD (if
equipped), and USB (if equipped).
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y or c / z : Press to go to the
previous or next radio station stored
as a favorite, or the previous or next
track of a CD.
Press to interact with the
Bluetooth® system. See Bluetooth
on page 7‑35 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 vehicle has
these features, does not mute.
Press and release
turn the sound on.
.
For vehicles with a navigation
system, press and hold
two seconds to initiate speech
recognition.
.
For vehicles without a navigation
system, press and hold
two seconds to interact with
OnStar® or Bluetooth.
b / g again, to
b / g for
b / g for
.
For vehicles with a navigation
system, OnStar, or Bluetooth,
press and hold
two seconds and say “hands
free” to interact with OnStar or
Bluetooth.
For more information, see Steering
Wheel Controls on page 5‑3.
b / g for
Cruise Control
CTS Shown, CTS-V Similar
I : Press to turn the system on or
off. The indicator light on the button
turns on when cruise control is on.
+RES: Press to make the vehicle
accelerate or resume to a previously
set speed.
−SET: Press to set the speed or
make the vehicle decelerate.
[ : Press to cancel cruise control
without erasing the set speed from
memory.
See Cruise Control on page 9‑39.
Navigation System
If the vehicle has a navigation
system, there is a separate
navigation 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, the
system provides turn-by-turn
instructions for reaching the
destination. In addition, the system
can help locate a variety of points of
interest (POIs), such as banks,
airports, restaurants, and more.
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See the navigation manual for more
information.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is at the bottom of
the instrument cluster. It shows the
status of many vehicle systems and
enables access to the
personalization menu.
The DIC buttons are on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
3 : Press to scroll through the
trip and fuel displays.
T : Press to scroll through the
vehicle information displays.
U : Press to customize the feature
settings on your vehicle. See
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑46.
V : Press to reset certain DIC
features and to acknowledge DIC
warning messages and clear them
from the DIC display.
y or z : Press to scroll up and
down the menu items.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 5‑27.
Vehicle Customization
Some vehicle features can be
programmed by using the DIC
buttons on the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel. These
features include:
.
Language
.
Door Lock and Unlock Settings
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.
Lighting
.
Chime Volume
.
Memory Settings
See Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑46.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
The rear vision camera displays a
view of the area behind the vehicle
on either the navigation screen or
the inside rearview mirror when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
Once shifted out of R (Reverse), the
navigation screen will go back to the
last screen that had been displayed,
after a delay or the video image
automatically disappears from the
inside rearview mirror.
To clean the camera lens above the
license plate, rinse it with water and
wipe it with a soft cloth.
See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on
page 9‑45 for more information.
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Ultrasonic Parking Assist
If available, this system uses
sensors on the rear bumper to
assist with parking and avoiding
objects while in R (Reverse).
It operates at speeds less than
8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audible
beeps to provide distance and
system information.
Keep the sensors on the vehicle's
rear bumper clean to ensure proper
operation.
See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on
page 9‑42.
Storage Compartments
Press the bottom of the load floor
handle assembly to lift the top on
the handle. Pull up on the handle to
open the cargo management
system.
See Cargo Management System
(Wagon) on page 4‑3 for more
information.
Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There are three accessory power
outlets. The power outlets below the
climate control system, 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 minutes of turning
off the vehicle.
On the CTS Wagon there is an
additional accessory power outlet
near the rear cargo net that is
powered at all times.
Remove the cover to access and
replace when not in use.
See Power Outlets on page 5‑9.
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Universal Remote System
The Universal Home Remote
System allows for garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices to be
programmed to work with these
buttons in the vehicle.
See Universal Remote System on
page 5‑53.
Sunroof
If the vehicle has a power sunroof, it
will only operate when the ignition is
in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active. See Ignition
Positions (Keyless Access) on
page 9‑15 or Ignition Positions (Key
Access) on page 9‑17 and Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 9‑21.
The driver side switch (1) operates
the sunshade.
Open/Close: Press and hold the
front or rear of the switch (1) to open
or close the sunshade.
Express Open/Express Close:
Press and release the rear or front
of the switch (1) to express open or
express close the sunshade. To
stop the sunshade partway, press
the switch (1) a second time.
The passenger side switch (2)
operates the sunroof.
Vent: Coupe only, press and hold
the front of the switch (2) to vent the
sunroof. The sunshade will
automatically open approximately
38 cm (15 in). Press and hold the
rear of the switch (2) to close the
sunroof vent.
Express Open/Express Close:
Press and release the rear or front
of the switch (2) to express open or
express close the sunroof. To stop
the sunroof partway, press the
switch (2) a second time.
Comfort Stop: The sunroof has a
comfort stop feature that stops the
sunroof from opening to the
full-open position. Press the rear of
the sunroof switch (2) to the first
detent to open the sunroof to the
comfort open position. Press the
rear of the switch (2) again to fully
open the sunroof.
See Sunroof on page 2‑30.
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Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS)
The traction control system limits
wheel spin. The system turns on
automatically every time the vehicle
is started.
.
To turn off traction control, press
and release the TCS/StabiliTrak
button
Y on the instrument
panel (CTS) or the steering
wheel (CTS-V). The appropriate
DIC message is displayed. See
Ride Control System Messages
on page 5‑40.
.
Press the TCS/StabiliTrak
Y again to turn traction
button
control back on.
See Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 9‑36.
StabiliTrak®System
StabiliTrak assists with directional
control of the vehicle in difficult
driving conditions. The system turns
on automatically every time the
vehicle is started.
.
.
See StabiliTrak
page 9‑37.
To turn off both traction control
and electronic stability control,
press and hold the TCS/
StabiliTrak button
instrument panel (CTS) or
steering wheel (CTS-V) until
illuminates and the appropriate
DIC message displays. See
Ride Control System Messages
on page 5‑40.
Press the TCS/StabiliTrak
Y again to turn on both
button
systems.
Y on the
®
System on
g
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10.
The warning light will remain on until
the tire pressure is corrected.
During cooler conditions, the low tire
pressure warning light may appear
when the vehicle is first started and
then turn off. This may be an early
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indicator that the tire pressures are
getting low and the tires need to be
inflated to the proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
on page 10‑69.
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
This vehicle may come with a spare
tire and tire changing equipment or
a tire sealant and compressor kit.
The kit can be used to temporarily
seal small punctures in the tread
area of the tire. See Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit on page 10‑83.
If the vehicle came with a spare tire
and tire changing equipment, see If
a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑81.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time
to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Using the DIC MENU button,
display OIL LIFE REMAINING
on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑27 and Engine Oil
Messages on page 5‑35.
2. Press the Set/Reset button and
hold for two seconds to clear the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message and reset the oil life
at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life
display accidentally at any time
other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change.
The oil life system can also be reset
as follows:
1. Turn the ignition on with the
engine off.
2. Fully press and release the
accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message is not on, the
system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System on
page 10‑12.
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Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
.
Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
.
Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
.
When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
.
Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
.
Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
.
Combine several trips into a
single trip.
.
Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.
.
Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Roadside Service
U.S.: 1-800-224-1400
Canada: 1-800-882-1112
TTY Users (U.S. Only):
1-888-889-2438
Mexico: 01-800-466-0805
New vehicles are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Service
program.
See Roadside Service (U.S. and
Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside
Service (Mexico) on page 13‑9.
Roadside Service and OnStar
(U.S. and Canada)
If the vehicle has an active OnStar
subscription, contact OnStar and the
vehicle’s current GPS location will
be sent to an OnStar advisor to
assess the situation, contact
Roadside Service, and relay the
exact location to send help.
OnStar
®
If equipped, this vehicle has a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system
that can connect to a live Advisor
for Emergency, Security, Navigation,
Connection, and Diagnostic
Services. See OnStar Overview on
page 14‑1.
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