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

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

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

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Performance and

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

Keys, Doors, and

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

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

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

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

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

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

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

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

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . .5-22

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-39

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-46

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

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

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

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

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

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-23

Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-27

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-32

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35

Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-38

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43

Trailer Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-47

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

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-28

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . .10-37

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Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-68

Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-72

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74

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 . . . . . . . 11-16

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-6

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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Introduction iii

This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications

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 Emblem, CTS, and

CTS-V are trademarks and/or

service marks of General Motors

LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,

or licensors.

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.

Litho in U.S.A.

Part No. 23209688 A First Printing

that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.

Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

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

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.

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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

{

Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.

Warning

{

Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

Caution

{

Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.

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.

* : 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

(if equipped)

$ : 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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2 NOTES

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

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

Initial Drive Information

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Trunk Release .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Heated and Ventilated

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 1-9

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-10

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-13

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Rear Vision

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Universal Remote System . . . 1-15

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-17

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-17

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

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1-2 In Brief

Instrument Panel

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1. Air Vents on page 8-6.

2. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-22.

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 5-8.

6. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-2.

7. Navigation Button (If Equipped). See Infotainment on page 7-1.

8. Magnetic Ride Control on page 9-34.

9. Clock on page 5-6.

10. Passenger Sensing System on

page 3-22.

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 on page 9-29.

15. Hood Release. See Hood on page 10-4.

16. Cruise Control on page 9-35.

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

Electronic Stability Control on page 9-32.

17. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). Located on the rear of the steering wheel. See Manual Mode on page 9-25.

18. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5-14.

19. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5-2.

20. Horn on page 5-2.

21. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-2.

22. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3-8.

23. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-1.

24. Parking Brake Button (If Equipped). See Parking Brake on page 9-29.

25. Shift Lever. See Automatic

Transmission on page 9-23 or Manual Transmission on page 9-27.

26. Instrument Panel Storage on page 4-1.

Power Outlets on page 5-6.

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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.

Press K to unlock the driver door. 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 5-39.

Press and hold for about one second

Press vehicle.

V to unlock the trunk.

L and release to locate the

Press and hold 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 2-1 and Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.

L for

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.

2. Immediately after completing Step 1, press and hold

least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.

Q on the

/ for at

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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.

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.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the vehicle on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-8.

Door Locks

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

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 2-9.

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 2-9 and

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.

Q or K on the

Power Door Locks

Q : Press to lock the doors.

K : Press to unlock the doors.

See Power Door Locks on page 2-11.

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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.

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 2-12.

Windows

The driver power window switches control both 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 2-18.

Seat Adjustment

Power Seats

Seat Position

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To adjust the seat:

Move the seat forward or

Power Lumbar

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 3-5.

1. Seat Cushion Bolster Adjustment

2. Lumbar Support Control

3. Seatback Bolster Control

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.

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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 3-4.

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 3-4.

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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 3-6 and

Vehicle Personalization on page 5-39.

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 3-8.

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 Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-4.

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Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly:

Safety Belts on page 3-10.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3-12.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-12.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-36.

Passenger Sensing System

United States

Canada

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 3-22.

The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-13.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

The power tilt and telescoping wheel 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.

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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.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

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

Move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed.

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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

{

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.

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 for more wash cycles.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-2.

Warning

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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 9-25.

Manual Transmission

Skip Shift

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 9-27.

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Vehicle Features

Infotainment System

See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings.

Steering Wheel Controls

The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment manual.

Cruise Control

I : Press to turn the system on or

off. The indicator light on the button turns on when cruise control is on.

+RES: If there is a set speed in memory, press briefly to resume that 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 9-35.

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.

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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 5-22.

Vehicle Customization

Some vehicle features can be

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 5-39.

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 5-39.

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 9-41.

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).

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Rear Parking Assist (RPA) uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information.

Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation.

See Parking Assist on page 9-38.

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.

Remove the cover to access and replace when not in use.

See Power Outlets on page 5-6.

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 5-46.

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 on page 9-15 and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-18.

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

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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: 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 2-20.

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 steering wheel.

The appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5-34.

Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button

Y again to turn traction control

back on.

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To turn off both traction control and electronic stability control, press and hold the TCS/

StabiliTrak button steering wheel until

illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See

Ride Control System Messages on page 5-34.

Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button

Y on the

Y again to turn on both

systems.

See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-32.

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.

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 10-46.

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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 5-22 and Engine Oil Messages on page 5-29.

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.

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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 10-9.

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

This vehicle may be equipped with a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. OnStar services may require a paid subscription. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Central Door Unlocking

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . 2-11

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Interior Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Doors

Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-14

Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-14

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-15

Keys and Locks

Keys

Warning

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Leaving children in a vehicle with an ignition key or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power window or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the key in the ignition or with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key or an RKE transmitter.

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This key is used for the driver door, ignition, and glove box.

This key, inside the transmitter, is used for the driver door, glove box, and rear seat pass-through door. See “Rear Seat Pass-Through” under Trunk on page 2-12.

If the vehicle has the Keyless Access System, the transmitter has a thin button near the bottom of the transmitter used to remove the key. Press the button and pull the key out. Do not pull the key out without pressing the button.

Caution

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If the transmitter does not have a button near the base, do not pull on the chrome base of the transmitter. Pulling on the base of this transmitter could damage it.

This vehicle may have the Key Access System or a Keyless Access System. See Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. See Ignition Positions on page 9-15 for information on starting

the vehicle.

If the vehicle has an ignition and it becomes difficult to turn the key, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick.

See your dealer if a new key is needed.

Contact Roadside Service if locked out of the vehicle. See Roadside Service on page 13-5.

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With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. If equipped, see “OnStar”.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12.

If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range:

Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.

Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.

Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section.

If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will work up to 60 m (195 ft) away.

The Keyless Access system locks and unlocks the doors and trunk without pressing the buttons on the RKE transmitter. The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door or trunk being opened.

Keyless Unlocking

With the RKE transmitter within 1 m (3 ft), approach the front door and pull the handle to unlock and open the door. On some models there is a touch sensor on the door handle. If the transmitter is recognized, the door will unlock and open.

Entering any door other than the driver door will cause all of the doors to unlock. This is not customizable.

To customize which doors unlock when the driver door is opened, see

“Keyless Unlock” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-39.

Keyless Locking

The doors lock after several seconds if all doors are closed and at least one RKE transmitter has been removed from the interior of the vehicle. To customize if the doors automatically lock upon exiting the vehicle, see “Keyless Locking” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-39.

Keyless Trunk Opening

Press the trunk release button above the license plate to open the trunk if the RKE transmitter is within range. See Trunk on page 2-12.

There are other conditions that affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-3.

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K (Unlock): Press once to unlock

only the driver door. The turn signal indicators flash twice.

K twice within five seconds

Press to unlock all the doors. The interior lamps may come on.

To program the vehicle so the turn signal indicators do not flash and the fog lamps and back-up lamps remain on steady for about

With Remote Start Shown, without

Similar

Q (Lock): Press once to lock the

doors. The turn signal indicators flash. When

turn signal indicators flash twice, and the horn sounds once to confirm locking.

To program the vehicle so the turn signal indicators do not flash and the horn does not sound when

pressing see “Remote Door Lock Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-39.

Q is pressed twice, the

Q on the RKE transmitter,

20 seconds when the RKE transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle, see “Remote Door Unlock Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-39.

For vehicles with the memory feature, press

transmitter to program and recall the memory settings. See Memory Seats on page 3-6.

K on the RKE

/ (Remote Start): Press to

operate the remote start feature. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-8.

V (Remote TrunkRelease):

Press and hold for about one second to unlock the trunk. The automatic transmission must be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be in Neutral with the parking brake set.

L (Vehicle Locator/Panic

Alarm): Press and release to locate the vehicle. The horn sounds three times and the turn signal lamps flash three times.

Press and hold three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signal lamps flash for

30 seconds. Press and release again to stop the alarm.

The vehicle comes with two transmitters. Each transmitter will have a number on top of it, “1” or “2.” These numbers correspond to the driver of the vehicle. For example, the memory seat position for driver 1 will be recalled when using the transmitter

L for

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labeled “1,” if enabled through the DIC. See Memory Seats on

page 3-6 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5-39.

Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle

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. 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 Transmitter

A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter. For vehicles sold in Canada, two recognized transmitters are required to program a new transmitter.

1. Make sure the vehicle is off.

2. Place the recognized transmitter(s) in the cupholder. Have the new transmitter available with you.

3. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the outside of the driver door.

4. Turn the key to the unlock position five times within five seconds.

5. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays READY TO LEARN ELECTRONIC KEY #2, 3 or 4.

6. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the front of the vehicle. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area between the driver and front passenger seats.

7. A beep sounds once the transmitter is programmed. The DIC displays READY TO LEARN ELECTRONIC KEY #3 or 4, or MAXIMUM # ELECTRONIC KEYS LEARNED.

8. Press the ignition control knob to exit programming mode.

9. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press

on the RKE transmitter two times.

10. To program additional

transmitters, repeat Steps 6–9.

Programming without a Recognized Transmitter

United States owners are permitted to program a new transmitter to their vehicle when a recognized

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