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In Brief . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Exterior Mirrors . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 2-30

Seats and Restraints . .. . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Safety Belts . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Airbag System . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . .. . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features .. . 4-2

Roof Rack System .. . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

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

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Lighting Features . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

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 .. . . . . . 9-15

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-26

Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-31

Drive Systems . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33

Ride Control Systems .. . . . . . . 9-38

Cruise Control . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .9-41

Driver Assistance Systems .. . 9-43

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49

Trailer Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-59

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Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Headlamp Aiming . . .. . . . . . . . 10-34

Bulb Replacement . . .. . . . . . . 10-35

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61

Jump Starting . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 10-105

Towing the Vehicle .. .. . . . . . 10-109

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . 10-112

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Cadillac Premium Care

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3

Maintenance Schedule . . .. . . . 11-4

Special Application

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-10

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 .. . . 13-12

Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

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.

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.

Litho in U.S.A.

Part No. 22874384 A First Printing

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from:

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse savant:

Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170

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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.

Text marked { Warning provides

information on risk of accident or injury. Disregarding this information may lead to injury.

{

Warning

Danger, Warnings, and

Caution

Cautions

Danger

{

Text marked { Danger provides

information on risk of fatal injury. Disregarding this information may endanger life.

Text marked { Caution provides

information that may indicate a hazard that could result in injury or death. It could also result in possible damage to the vehicle.

{

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.”

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.

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* : This symbol is shown when

you need to see a service manual

for additional instructions or

information.

Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols

that may be found on the vehicle

and what they mean. For more

information on the symbol, refer to

the Index.

9 : Airbag Readiness Light

# : Air Conditioning

! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)

% : Audio Steering Wheel Controls

or OnStar

$ : Brake System Warning Light

" : Charging System

I : Cruise Control

# : 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

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

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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

Steering Wheel

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-13

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Vehicle Features

Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-16

Bluetooth

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-16

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Rear Vision

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-19

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Universal Remote System . . . 1-19

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-21

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-22

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

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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 Signal Lever. See 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 Infotainment on page 7-1.

8. Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control on page 9-38.

Magnetic Ride Control on page 9-40 (CTS-V Model Only).

9. Clock on page 5-9.

10. Passenger Sensing System on

page 3-26.

11. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6-4.

12. Navigation Display Brightness Control (If Equipped). See Infotainment on page 7-1.

13. Infotainment on page 7-1.

14. Parking Brake Release Lever. See Parking Brake (Manual) on

page 9-34 or Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9-35.

15. Hood Release. See Hood on page 10-5.

16. Cruise Control on page 9-41.

Heated Steering Wheel on page 5-4 (If Equipped).

Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button (CTS-V Model Only). See Traction Control/

Electronic Stability Control on page 9-38.

17. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). Located on the rear of the steering wheel. See Manual Mode on page 9-28.

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 (Manual) on page 9-34 or Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9-35.

25. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-26 or Manual Transmission on page 9-31.

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.

Sedan and Coupe Shown

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 for about one second

trunk/liftgate.

Press vehicle.

V / 8 to unlock the

L and release to locate the

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Press and hold L for three 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 2-2 and Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2-4 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on page 2-9.

Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped 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 1, press and hold

least four seconds or until the 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 2-11.

Door Locks

To lock or unlock a door manually use the door lock knob on top of the doors.

Wagon/Sedan Model

From inside, pull a front door handle to unlock. Pulling the door handle again unlatches the door. For a rear door use the door lock knob on the top of the door.

From the outside, turn the key toward the front or rear of the

vehicle, or press Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

Q or K on the

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See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2-4 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on page 2-9.

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.

See Door Locks on page 2-13.

From the outside, use the key to unlock the trunk then pull the manual door release handle,

or press RKE transmitter.

See Door Locks on page 2-13 and

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2-4 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on page 2-9.

Q or K on the

Power Door Locks

Sedan/Wagon Shown, Coupe

Similar

Q : Press to lock the doors.

K : Press to unlock the doors.

See Power Door Locks on page 2-15.

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 2-19 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

8 on the

RKE transmitter.

To open the liftgate from outside the vehicle, press the touch pad on the outside liftgate handle.

Manual Operation of the Power Liftgate

With the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or Neutral for a manual transmission, 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 2-19.

Trunk Release

To open the trunk:

Press the trunk release button on the driver door. The shift lever must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral) for automatic transmissions. For manual transmissions the shift lever must be in Neutral and the parking brake set.

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Press V on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

Use the key in the trunk lock cylinder.

If equipped with the Keyless Access system, the RKE 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 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Operation (Keyless Access) See Trunk on page 2-17.

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Windows

Coupe Shown, Sedan/Wagon

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

If available, 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 power tilt steering column position (if equipped).

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. A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls or pushes air through the seat. The air is not cooled.

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 3-26.

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.

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

If equipped with the power tilt and telescoping 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.

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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.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is toward the end of the turn signal lever.

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: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting.

; : Turns on the parking lamps

including all lamps, except the headlamps.

5 : Turns on the headlamps

together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.

See:

Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6-2.

Fog Lamps on page 6-5.

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

Sedan and Coupe Model

Wagon Model

The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column.

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. 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

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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. Driver and Passenger Displays

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

DSC allows shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever, or the Tap Shift controls on the back of the steering wheel (if equipped). See Manual Mode on page 9-28.

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 9-31.

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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.

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 directly below the clock face.

2. Press and hold the right 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. Press and release either button to adjust the time by one minute increments.

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.

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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 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 7-10.

Portable Audio Devices

Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB port in the center console. External devices such as iPods 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.

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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

next or previous 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

b / g again, to

b / g for

or Bluetooth.

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.

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+RES: Press briefly to make the

vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed.

−SET: Press briefly to set the

speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed.

[ : Press to cancel cruise control

without erasing the set speed from memory.

See Cruise Control on page 9-41.

Navigation System

If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate infotainment manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system.

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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.

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 next to 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 next to the steering wheel. These features include:

Language

Door Lock and Unlock Settings

Lighting

Chime Volume

Memory Settings

See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-46.

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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 9-46.

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

If equipped, 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). Ultrasonic Rear

Parking Assist (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 9-43.

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, 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.

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 5-54.

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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 9-22.

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/ Electronic Stability Control

The Traction Control System (TCS) limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

StabiliTrak assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off TCS, 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 5-41.

Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button

Y again to turn traction control

back on.

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 5-41.

Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button

Y again to turn on both

systems.

See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-38.

Y on the

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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 9-11. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

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The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early 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 10-72.

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, display OIL LIFE REMAINING. See Driver

Information Center (DIC) on page 5-27 and Engine Oil Messages on page 5-36.

2. Press

V 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 10-13.

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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

New Cadillac owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service Program.

See Roadside Service on page 13-5.

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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