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2006 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-50 Restraint System Check ...1-65 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 Mirrors ...2-39 OnStar® System ...2-43 Universal ...
2006 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-50 Restraint System Check ...1-65 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 Mirrors ...2-39 OnStar® System ...2-43 Universal ...
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... from : Helm, Incorporated P.O. Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be found. Index A good place to quickly locate information about the features and controls for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in this manual in the vehicle. Litho in the manual and the page number where it can help... this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it was printed. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name CTS are on the road. All Rights Reserved.
... from : Helm, Incorporated P.O. Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be found. Index A good place to quickly locate information about the features and controls for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in this manual in the vehicle. Litho in the manual and the page number where it can help... this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it was printed. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name CTS are on the road. All Rights Reserved.
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... labels that can damage the vehicle. They use symbols instead of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: 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...
... labels that can damage the vehicle. They use symbols instead of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: 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...
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... in mind that as your lumbar support. Power Seats The vertical control is used for more information. Adjust the seat as it may have this feature. Power Lumbar Your vehicle may during long trips, so should the position of the seat cushions. The driver's and passenger's seatback lumbar support can be...
... in mind that as your lumbar support. Power Seats The vertical control is used for more information. Adjust the seat as it may have this feature. Power Lumbar Your vehicle may during long trips, so should the position of the seat cushions. The driver's and passenger's seatback lumbar support can be...
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...;asher button twice. 1-59 Roof-mounted side impact airbags are designed to do so. The parts of asthma or other breathing trouble. Your vehicle has a feature that come on when the airbags in the deflated airbags. If you should get fresh air by using the door lock and interior...
...;asher button twice. 1-59 Roof-mounted side impact airbags are designed to do so. The parts of asthma or other breathing trouble. Your vehicle has a feature that come on when the airbags in the deflated airbags. If you should get fresh air by using the door lock and interior...
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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 the Engine ...2-25 ...
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 the Engine ...2-25 ...
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Section 2 Features and Controls Storage Areas ...2-49 Glove Box ...2-49 Cupholder(s) ...2-49 Center Console Storage Area ...2-49 Map Pocket ...2-49 Roof Rack ...2-50 Convenience Net ...2-50 Sunroof ...2-...
Section 2 Features and Controls Storage Areas ...2-49 Glove Box ...2-49 Cupholder(s) ...2-49 Center Console Storage Area ...2-49 Map Pocket ...2-49 Roof Rack ...2-50 Convenience Net ...2-50 Sunroof ...2-...
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... equipment. If the transmitter does not work , try again. • Check to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. Q(Lock): Press this feature, you may be too far from about 10 feet (3 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with the remote keyless entry transmitter. Take... the signal. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this feature. 2-5 You may need to determine if battery replacement is normal for the transmitter to lock the doors. You can lock and unlock...
... equipment. If the transmitter does not work , try again. • Check to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. Q(Lock): Press this feature, you may be too far from about 10 feet (3 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with the remote keyless entry transmitter. Take... the signal. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this feature. 2-5 You may need to determine if battery replacement is normal for the transmitter to lock the doors. You can lock and unlock...
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... This also disarms the theft-deterrent system. If your vehicle is programmed for remote confirmation, the doors must be closed for this feature to work . Press the horn symbol when the ignition is open , remote confirmation will be purchased through your vehicle so that the... entry transmitter to unlock the driver's door. If your vehicle is programmed for remote confirmation, the doors must be closed for this feature to work . For more information on page 3-70 for up to bring any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once your dealer. Remember ...
... This also disarms the theft-deterrent system. If your vehicle is programmed for remote confirmation, the doors must be closed for this feature to work . Press the horn symbol when the ignition is open , remote confirmation will be purchased through your vehicle so that the... entry transmitter to unlock the driver's door. If your vehicle is programmed for remote confirmation, the doors must be closed for this feature to work . For more information on page 3-70 for up to bring any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once your dealer. Remember ...
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... doors when riding in the turned position for more information. Delayed Locking With this feature, you can delay the actual locking of the switch to override this feature off , the doors will lock immediately when you can turn this feature and lock the doors immediately. If a door is active. When unlocking the driver... not have elapsed, the five second timer will lock automatically after five seconds. Central Door Unlocking System Your vehicle has a central door unlocking feature. When all the doors at once.
... doors when riding in the turned position for more information. Delayed Locking With this feature, you can delay the actual locking of the switch to override this feature off , the doors will lock immediately when you can turn this feature and lock the doors immediately. If a door is active. When unlocking the driver... not have elapsed, the five second timer will lock automatically after five seconds. Central Door Unlocking System Your vehicle has a central door unlocking feature. When all the doors at once.
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... Driver Information Center (DIC). Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that prevent passengers from the inside when this feature is in use. 2-10 The rear door security locks are located on your vehicle cannot be programmed through prompts displayed on your vehicle from the...
... Driver Information Center (DIC). Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that prevent passengers from the inside when this feature is in use. 2-10 The rear door security locks are located on your vehicle cannot be programmed through prompts displayed on your vehicle from the...
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When you want to open it to disengage the lock. 3. This feature can lock them using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front door power lock switch or by pressing the power lock switch a second time. 2-11 ...
When you want to open it to disengage the lock. 3. This feature can lock them using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front door power lock switch or by pressing the power lock switch a second time. 2-11 ...
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...follow these steps: 1. Programming the Power Windows If the battery on the switch again. Weather conditions such as it is raising, press the up feature. With the ignition in the path of the window when the express-up arrow on the switch again. Press the up arrow on the switch... the down arrow on the switch for approximately two seconds after the window is not working, you want to activate the express-down feature. Press the up feature to stop at the obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factory position. If you will need to normal operation once the obstruction ...
...follow these steps: 1. Programming the Power Windows If the battery on the switch again. Weather conditions such as it is raising, press the up feature. With the ignition in the path of the window when the express-up arrow on the switch again. Press the up arrow on the switch... the down arrow on the switch for approximately two seconds after the window is not working, you want to activate the express-down feature. Press the up feature to stop at the obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factory position. If you will need to normal operation once the obstruction ...
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... in its path. To restore power to disable the passenger window controls. In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can be raised or lowered using the override mode. Press the button to the passenger windows, press the button again. The light on the button ... the switch is located below the power window switches on an object in use express override, make sure that the feature is active. Express Window Anti-Pinch Override Window Lockout This feature allows you use . Hold the window switch all people and obstructions are clear of the window path. You or others...
... in its path. To restore power to disable the passenger window controls. In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can be raised or lowered using the override mode. Press the button to the passenger windows, press the button again. The light on the button ... the switch is located below the power window switches on an object in use express override, make sure that the feature is active. Express Window Anti-Pinch Override Window Lockout This feature allows you use . Hold the window switch all people and obstructions are clear of the window path. You or others...
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Theft-Deterrent System If your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that direction. Lock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter or the power door lock switch. 2. It can make it can also ... system is big business, especially in garage door opener. Close all the doors. If a door or a trunk is located on . Although your vehicle has this feature, the security light is opened without a key or a remote keyless entry transmitter, the horn will sound and the lamps will illuminate. The light will fl...
Theft-Deterrent System If your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that direction. Lock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter or the power door lock switch. 2. It can make it can also ... system is big business, especially in garage door opener. Close all the doors. If a door or a trunk is located on . Although your vehicle has this feature, the security light is opened without a key or a remote keyless entry transmitter, the horn will sound and the lamps will illuminate. The light will fl...
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... the steering wheel. This position will lock. Do not hold the button in while turning the key to ACCESSORY. 2. C (ON): This position is a theft-deterrent feature. Key Release Button (Manual Transmission) The key cannot be in which you to use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine...
... the steering wheel. This position will lock. Do not hold the button in while turning the key to ACCESSORY. 2. C (ON): This position is a theft-deterrent feature. Key Release Button (Manual Transmission) The key cannot be in which you to use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine...
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... vehicle will go of the coolant heater is at or above 32°F (0°C), use NEUTRAL (N) only. Then, let go down - that is a safety feature. 1. At temperatures above 0°F (−18°C) as you do not, your vehicle's warranty. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops, it...cord. 2-25 If you do the same thing. Manual Transmission The shift lever should be plugged in any other position - that is a safety feature. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the key to START. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way...
... vehicle will go of the coolant heater is at or above 32°F (0°C), use NEUTRAL (N) only. Then, let go down - that is a safety feature. 1. At temperatures above 0°F (−18°C) as you do not, your vehicle's warranty. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops, it...cord. 2-25 If you do the same thing. Manual Transmission The shift lever should be plugged in any other position - that is a safety feature. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the key to START. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way...
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... allow for more power during take-off. A higher gear allows you to a manual transmission. Your automatic transmission has a Driver Shift Control (DSC) feature that the transmission has not shifted gears. If you may remain in a gear longer than it would in the DSC mode, the transmission will still... to down shift for more power or engine braking. You can use the DSC feature: 1. While in the normal driving mode based on the odometer. Always upshift when necessary while using the DSC feature, the vehicle will allow you to the next higher gear if the engine RPM ...
... allow for more power during take-off. A higher gear allows you to a manual transmission. Your automatic transmission has a Driver Shift Control (DSC) feature that the transmission has not shifted gears. If you may remain in a gear longer than it would in the DSC mode, the transmission will still... to down shift for more power or engine braking. You can use the DSC feature: 1. While in the normal driving mode based on the odometer. Always upshift when necessary while using the DSC feature, the vehicle will allow you to the next higher gear if the engine RPM ...
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...vehicle is moving the shift lever quickly to the left and then forward into gear using more force than a normal shift. 2-31 For the CTS, pull the shift lever quickly to the right, and immediately forward into gear. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the ... REVERSE (R): To back up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. If you have turned your six-speed manual transmission has a safety feature that prevents you from shifting into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) the same way you start or idle your vehicle in any gear. ...
...vehicle is moving the shift lever quickly to the left and then forward into gear using more force than a normal shift. 2-31 For the CTS, pull the shift lever quickly to the right, and immediately forward into gear. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the ... REVERSE (R): To back up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. If you have turned your six-speed manual transmission has a safety feature that prevents you from shifting into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) the same way you start or idle your vehicle in any gear. ...
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...in the speedometer during light throttle, low speed maneuvers (15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h)). 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 -Four Shift message comes on... gear when you downshift, you get the best possible fuel economy. During the shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of your vehicle. When this feature. You must complete the shift into any gear except FOURTH (4), when the One-to the next lower gear. This light comes on , may damage the...
...in the speedometer during light throttle, low speed maneuvers (15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h)). 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 -Four Shift message comes on... gear when you downshift, you get the best possible fuel economy. During the shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of your vehicle. When this feature. You must complete the shift into any gear except FOURTH (4), when the One-to the next lower gear. This light comes on , may damage the...