Cadillac Ctsv 2014 Owner's Manual

2014

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CADILLAC CTS-V SERIES

IT IS PERHAPS

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THE SMALLEST SPACE

KNOWN TO MAN.

THAT RAREFIED SLIVER BET WEEN THE GOOD AND THE TRULY GREAT.

THERE’S NO MAP TO HELP YOU FIND THIS ELUSIVE PLACE. THE ONLY

WAY TO GET THERE IS SIMPLY TO BELIEVE YOU CAN.

At Cadillac, we’ve set out to create our own uniquely

American breed of extraordinary. It’s why we’ve created our own daring

school of design that bends steel way beyond its comfort zone. It’s why

we’ve pushed technology two generations ahead by pioneering a bold

new way for drivers to intuitively access entertainment and information

with the flick of a finger. And why, in everything from safety

to performance, we’re setting the standard.

BOLD. DARING. ORIGINAL. These are the kinds of luxury vehicles we

build. It takes tenacity, a refusal to leave well-enough alone. That is the

difference between good and great. That is the dif fer enc e betwe en

just making luxury vehicles, and making Cadillacs.

CTS-V OVERVIEW 04

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CTS-V COUPE 16

CTS-V SEDAN 22

CTS-V WAGON 28

SAFETY 34

COLOR OPTIONS 36

WHEELS 40

FEATURES AND OPTIONS 44

04 CTS-V OVERVIEW

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IF YOU’RE GOING TO

MAKE A STATEMENT,

DON’T MUMBLE.

No apologies. No caveat s. Not an asterisk in sight. Just the world’s fastest family of

production cars. Pure adrenaline on wheels. Sharply creased lines cover a rear-wheel

drive platform designed to deliver a bold challenge to the world’s most revered sport

cars. There’s little subtlety under the hood, either—556 horsepower ready to respond

to the slightest inclination of your right foot. In the time it takes to ask “How fast is

this?”, you’re already going 60 MPH. Every beveled inch of the CTS-V is packed, not

just with advanced technology, but advanced technology that moves you in ways that

aren’t simply measured in miles per hour. With the CTS-V Sedan, we built the world’s

fastest production sedan. But as you’ll see, we didn’t stop there.

CTS-V SEDAN

CTS-V WAGON

CTS-V C OUPE / Red Obsess ion Tintc oat

06 TRACK-TESTED PERFORMANCE

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NÜRBURGRING'S FAMED KARUSSELL CORNER

IT’S NOT JUST A 12.9-MILE PLAYGROUND WITH 70 RIVETING TURNS.

IT’S A CLASSROOM.

Nürburgring is the yardstick by which all production cars are measured, with

sweeping curves, varying surfaces, dramatic climbs and stomach-churning drops,

all complicated by weather that can change in a heartbeat. There may be other tracks,

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but there is only one Nürburgring. It was here that we brought the CTS-V to challenge

Nürburgring racetrack in Germany

the world’s best . Not only did we set the standard for production sedan performance, we

also brought a piece of the German ’Ring home with us. We recreated some of the most

demanding corners from the world’s most formidable racetracks to create the ultimate

test track right in our own backyard so we can practice every day.

08 CADILLAC RACING

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VALIDATION DOESN'T COME FROM A STAMP.

IT COMES FROM A TROPHY.

The World Challenge Series is North America’s top

production car-based race series. It’s where elite teams

unleash the pinnacle of performance and engineering for

the sole objective of winning. Cadillac has done just that—

winning multiple World Challenge championships. By using

our proven race cars as high-speed R&D labs, our production

cars can be fine-tuned, their components validated and

their vehicle dynamics honed. Each green flag provides

an unforgiving environment that lets us know precisely

how well our ideas are working. Racing—it’s only the next

logical step when you've built the world’s fastest family of

production cars. Gentlemen, start your celebration.

10 V-ENGINE

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HAS NEVER BEEN THIS INSTAN T.

It will leave you questioning the laws of physics. A 6.2L supercharged V8 engine with

556 HP and 551 lb.-ft. of torque propels the V-Series from 0–60 in as fast as 3.9 seconds.

Its cutting-edge supercharger incorporates a twin 4-lobe rotor design that ensures a

quiet operation while also optimizing performance. Additional engineering highlights

include high-strength aluminum pistons with oil-spray cooling to elevate refinement

and durability and a center-feed fuel system that delivers precise fuel volume whether

you’re casually cruising or on the track with a wide-open throttle. Its sheer power, quite

simply, will take your breath away.

GRATIFICATION

6.2L SUPERCHARGED V8 ENGINE

12 MAGNETIC RIDE CONTROL

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SOME CALL IT TELEPATHY.

WE CALL IT MAGNETIC RIDE CONTROL.

By the time your brain tells your eye to blink, Magnetic

Ride Control suspension has read the road 10 times.

Adjusting almost instantaneously to the road surface,

camber and condition, Magnetic Ride Control keeps the

balanced rear-wheel drive chassis dialed-in at all times

and on all roads. A unique combination of sensors, as

well as wheel and braking inputs from the driver, cue

the monotube dampers, which adapt at the remarkable

rate of 1,000 times a second. The system includes dual

driving modes—Tour Mode, for excellent handling and

ride quality; or more aggressive Sport Mode, perfect

for performance maneuvers at the track. In either

mode, maximized traction, excellent body control and

chassis composure are maint ained without sacrificing

a comfor table ride. The system is so responsive and

dynamic, it’s no wonder it has been borrowed by some

of the world’s top supercars. We’ll take that as a

compliment.

14 BREMBO BRAKES

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STOP SHOR T

OF A DIME.

With an astonishing 556 HP at the touch of your right

foot, responsive brakes are essential no matter where

you drive. That’s why each V-Series model is fitted

with race-inspired Brembo® brakes. Recognized as a

worldwide leader in brake systems, this Brembo high-

performance brake package uses mighty, silver-painted

six-piston front calipers and four-piston rear calipers.

Already extremely resistant to brake fade, the V-Series

uses a two-piece front rotor that has a higher thermal

capacity for maximum cooling efficiency. Even during

repeated stopping maneuvers, the pedal maintains a

confident and consistent feel. And what’s speed without

style? Add a unique touch to your V with available red-

or yellow-painted brake calipers.