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2005 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-28 Airbag System ...1-48 Restraint System Check ...1-63 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent...174; Transmitter ...2-47 Storage Areas ...2-51 Sunroof ...2-53 Vehicle Personalization ...2-54 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-27 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-34 Message Center ...3-52 M Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-58 Audio ...
2005 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-28 Airbag System ...1-48 Restraint System Check ...1-63 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent...174; Transmitter ...2-47 Storage Areas ...2-51 Sunroof ...2-53 Vehicle Personalization ...2-54 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-27 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-34 Message Center ...3-52 M Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-58 Audio ...
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... Motors of Canada Limited" for the vehicle. Litho in this manual. Index A good place to quickly locate information about the features and controls for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in U.S.A. Part No. 05CTS A First Edition ii © Copyright General Motors Corporation 05/14/04 All... reserve the right to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from : GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name CTS are on the road. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 How to make changes after that time without notice.
... Motors of Canada Limited" for the vehicle. Litho in this manual. Index A good place to quickly locate information about the features and controls for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in U.S.A. Part No. 05CTS A First Edition ii © Copyright General Motors Corporation 05/14/04 All... reserve the right to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from : GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name CTS are on the road. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 How to make changes after that time without notice.
Owner's Manual
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... also warning labels on the vehicle. Many times, this manual you will tell what to do to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. But the notice will find these notices: Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that... use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in...
... also warning labels on the vehicle. Many times, this manual you will tell what to do to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. But the notice will find these notices: Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that... use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in...
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... or down to raise or lower the front portion of the cushion. • Move the rear of the horizontal control up or down to raise or lower the rear portion of the cushion. • Lift up or push down . • To move the entire seat ...up or down on the center of the seat to move the seat forward or rearward, slide the horizontal control forward or rearward. 1-2 If your vehicle is equipped with your body to where you want it . Front Seats Manual Passenger Seat Power Seats Your vehicle...
... or down to raise or lower the front portion of the cushion. • Move the rear of the horizontal control up or down to raise or lower the rear portion of the cushion. • Lift up or push down . • To move the entire seat ...up or down on the center of the seat to move the seat forward or rearward, slide the horizontal control forward or rearward. 1-2 If your vehicle is equipped with your body to where you want it . Front Seats Manual Passenger Seat Power Seats Your vehicle...
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There is turned on. The active setting appears on the climate control panel. 1-3 To turn off. The heated seats can be used when the ignition is one button for the driver and one for the front passenger. ... a third time turns the system off . Heated Seats If your lumbar support. The driver's and passenger's seatback lumbar support can only be adjusted by moving a control located on the outboard side of your vehicle is equipped with heated front seats, the buttons are located on the climate...
There is turned on. The active setting appears on the climate control panel. 1-3 To turn off. The heated seats can be used when the ignition is one button for the driver and one for the front passenger. ... a third time turns the system off . Heated Seats If your lumbar support. The driver's and passenger's seatback lumbar support can only be adjusted by moving a control located on the outboard side of your vehicle is equipped with heated front seats, the buttons are located on the climate...
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... seats. To return the seatback to where you want it. Reclining Seatbacks Power Recliner Manual Recliner If your vehicle has power reclining front seatbacks, the control is located on the seatback. Press the top of the front seats. Release the lever to adjust the seatback angle. 1-4 Lift the lever to release... the seatback, then move the seatback to the upright position, pull up on the lever without pushing on the outboard side of the vertical control forward or rearward to lock the seatback in place.
... seats. To return the seatback to where you want it. Reclining Seatbacks Power Recliner Manual Recliner If your vehicle has power reclining front seatbacks, the control is located on the seatback. Press the top of the front seats. Release the lever to adjust the seatback angle. 1-4 Lift the lever to release... the seatback, then move the seatback to the upright position, pull up on the lever without pushing on the outboard side of the vertical control forward or rearward to lock the seatback in place.
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... sale has required the use of being conscious during and after an accident if I am a good driver, and I never drive far from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. And your chance of safety belts.
... sale has required the use of being conscious during and after an accident if I am a good driver, and I never drive far from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. And your chance of safety belts.
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... of the vehicle. Occupants should not lean on or sleep against , or very close to an inflating airbag, as possible while still maintaining control of an eye. CAUTION: (Continued) They are too close to inflate in frontal, in rollover or in rear crashes. Airbags plus lap-shoulder...
... of the vehicle. Occupants should not lean on or sleep against , or very close to an inflating airbag, as possible while still maintaining control of an eye. CAUTION: (Continued) They are too close to inflate in frontal, in rollover or in rear crashes. Airbags plus lap-shoulder...
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... deflates, so quickly that will be hot for people with you should get fresh air by using the door lock and interior lamp controls. The hazard warning flashers will be warm, but can lock the doors again and turn the interior lamps on when the airbags deploy. What...
... deflates, so quickly that will be hot for people with you should get fresh air by using the door lock and interior lamp controls. The hazard warning flashers will be warm, but can lock the doors again and turn the interior lamps on when the airbags deploy. What...
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Section 2 Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-22 Ignition Positions ...2-22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-24 Starting Your Engine ...2-25 Engine Coolant ...
Section 2 Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-22 Ignition Positions ...2-22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-24 Starting Your Engine ...2-25 Engine Coolant ...
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Section 2 Features and Controls Storage Areas ...2-51 Glove Box ...2-51 Cupholder(s) ...2-51 Center Console Storage Area ...2-51 Map Pocket ...2-52 Roof Rack Provisions ...2-52 Convenience Net ...2-52 Sunroof ...2-53 ...
Section 2 Features and Controls Storage Areas ...2-51 Glove Box ...2-51 Cupholder(s) ...2-51 Center Console Storage Area ...2-51 Map Pocket ...2-52 Roof Rack Provisions ...2-52 Convenience Net ...2-52 Sunroof ...2-53 ...
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Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-3 The children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. They could be badly injured or even killed. Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.
Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-3 The children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. They could be badly injured or even killed. Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.
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... if electrical wiring or other windows are shut. • Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your manual transmission must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: • Make sure... Release The remote trunk release button is ever without power, you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open the trunk. See Climate Control System in NEUTRAL with the parking brake set. Press the button to open them all other cable connections must be in the Index. • If...
... if electrical wiring or other windows are shut. • Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your manual transmission must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: • Make sure... Release The remote trunk release button is ever without power, you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open the trunk. See Climate Control System in NEUTRAL with the parking brake set. Press the button to open them all other cable connections must be in the Index. • If...
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... the passenger windows, press the button again. Once the switch is released, the express mode is active. To restore power to disable the passenger window controls. The driver's sunshade may exist that causes auto-reversal of the window due to block out glare.
... the passenger windows, press the button again. Once the switch is released, the express mode is active. To restore power to disable the passenger window controls. The driver's sunshade may exist that causes auto-reversal of the window due to block out glare.
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... who can service the theft-deterrent system to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in your vehicle. If the engine still does not start with a passive theft-deterrent system. This procedure is for the theft-deterrent system decoder...
... who can service the theft-deterrent system to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in your vehicle. If the engine still does not start with a passive theft-deterrent system. This procedure is for the theft-deterrent system decoder...
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... and remove the key. Then, turn it until the plastic piece detaches from ON to OFF: • Radio • Power Windows • Audio Steering Wheel Controls (if programmed) • Sunroof Power to release the steering column: 3. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following procedure to these accessories stops after 10 minutes or...
... and remove the key. Then, turn it until the plastic piece detaches from ON to OFF: • Radio • Power Windows • Audio Steering Wheel Controls (if programmed) • Sunroof Power to release the steering column: 3. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following procedure to these accessories stops after 10 minutes or...
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... and move the shift lever into PARK (P) while pressing the button on fairly level ground, always set . Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system.
... and move the shift lever into PARK (P) while pressing the button on fairly level ground, always set . Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system.
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... towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is running at high speed. Notice: Driving your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. You can also use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting out of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). • When driving on the brake pedal, your...
... towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is running at high speed. Notice: Driving your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. You can also use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting out of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). • When driving on the brake pedal, your...
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... lever is put into SECOND (2) until the vehicle is moving slowly enough. You can use the brakes to normal driving mode. 2-29 It can help control your brakes off and on very steep hills, or in place. FIRST (1): The transmission will not shift into THIRD (3), the transmission will have firmer...
... lever is put into SECOND (2) until the vehicle is moving slowly enough. You can use the brakes to normal driving mode. 2-29 It can help control your brakes off and on very steep hills, or in place. FIRST (1): The transmission will not shift into THIRD (3), the transmission will have firmer...
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... economy. {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you are going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and • you could lose control of FIRST (1) to SECOND (2). Don't shift down more than one gear at a time when you could injure yourself or others. You may appear in the... must complete the shift into any gear except FOURTH (4) when the skip shift light comes on the shift lever. Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) Skip Shift (CTS-V) 1r4: This may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear.
... economy. {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you are going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and • you could lose control of FIRST (1) to SECOND (2). Don't shift down more than one gear at a time when you could injure yourself or others. You may appear in the... must complete the shift into any gear except FOURTH (4) when the skip shift light comes on the shift lever. Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) Skip Shift (CTS-V) 1r4: This may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear.