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2010 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M Keys, Doors and Windows ...1-1 Keys and Locks ...1-2 Doors ...1-17 Vehicle Security...1-23 Exterior Mirrors ...1-26 Interior Mirrors ...1-27 Windows ...1-28 Roof ...1-31 Seats ... Engine Exhaust ...8-25 Automatic Transmission ...8-26 Manual Transmission ...8-30 Drive Systems ...8-32 Brakes ...8-33 Ride Control Systems ...8-37 Cruise Control ...8-41 Object Detection Systems ...8-44 Fuel ...8-49 Towing ...8-54 Conversions and Add-Ons ...8-60
2010 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M Keys, Doors and Windows ...1-1 Keys and Locks ...1-2 Doors ...1-17 Vehicle Security...1-23 Exterior Mirrors ...1-26 Interior Mirrors ...1-27 Windows ...1-28 Roof ...1-31 Seats ... Engine Exhaust ...8-25 Automatic Transmission ...8-26 Manual Transmission ...8-30 Drive Systems ...8-32 Brakes ...8-33 Ride Control Systems ...8-37 Cruise Control ...8-41 Object Detection Systems ...8-44 Fuel ...8-49 Towing ...8-54 Conversions and Add-Ons ...8-60
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... Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio®Steering Wheel Controls $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gage + : Fuses
... Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio®Steering Wheel Controls $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gage + : Fuses
Owner's Manual
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... be on the RKE transmitter if you have a remote starting of operation. The windshield defroster and/or rear window defogger turn on and remain on fuel, do not use of the vehicle. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on remote starting feature that allows you to warm up the seat in...
... be on the RKE transmitter if you have a remote starting of operation. The windshield defroster and/or rear window defogger turn on and remain on fuel, do not use of the vehicle. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on remote starting feature that allows you to warm up the seat in...
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... and Controls Instrument Panel Overview Instrument Panel Overview ...4-4 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...Instrument Cluster ...Speedometer ...Odometer ...Trip Odometer ...Tachometer ...Fuel Gage ...Boost Gage ...Engine Speed Limiter ...Engine Oil Pressure Gage ...Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...Safety Belt Reminders ...Airbag Readiness Light ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Charging...
... and Controls Instrument Panel Overview Instrument Panel Overview ...4-4 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...Instrument Cluster ...Speedometer ...Odometer ...Trip Odometer ...Tachometer ...Fuel Gage ...Boost Gage ...Engine Speed Limiter ...Engine Oil Pressure Gage ...Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...Safety Belt Reminders ...Airbag Readiness Light ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Charging...
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... field interfering with the compass. Press the vehicle information button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for compass variance, use the following . Press the trip/fuel button until Press To Change Compass Zone displays. 2. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where...
... field interfering with the compass. Press the vehicle information button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for compass variance, use the following . Press the trip/fuel button until Press To Change Compass Zone displays. 2. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where...
Owner's Manual
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... and the damages would not be filled soon. Notice: If the engine is because the vehicle computer has stored the mileage in memory. The CTS-V tachometer has tracer lights that have a new odometer installed, the new one may read the correct mileage. This is operated with the tachometer ...or kilometers traveled for more information. The tracer lights also flash when it is on page 4‑31. When the ignition is still a little fuel left in the shaded warning area. If this vehicle has to have the navigation system, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on . When the indicator...
... and the damages would not be filled soon. Notice: If the engine is because the vehicle computer has stored the mileage in memory. The CTS-V tachometer has tracer lights that have a new odometer installed, the new one may read the correct mileage. This is operated with the tachometer ...or kilometers traveled for more information. The tracer lights also flash when it is on page 4‑31. When the ignition is still a little fuel left in the shaded warning area. If this vehicle has to have the navigation system, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on . When the indicator...
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... the engine is located in the instrument panel cluster. It takes a little more or less than the gage indicated. United States Canada For the CTS-V, this gage is started. . This gage automatically resets to fill the tank. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full...things that some owners ask about. The gage takes a few seconds to fill up . The Fuel Level Low message appears in the intake manifold before it actually took a little more or less fuel to stabilize after the ignition is turned off before boost is the induction air pressure level in...
... the engine is located in the instrument panel cluster. It takes a little more or less than the gage indicated. United States Canada For the CTS-V, this gage is started. . This gage automatically resets to fill the tank. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full...things that some owners ask about. The gage takes a few seconds to fill up . The Fuel Level Low message appears in the intake manifold before it actually took a little more or less fuel to stabilize after the ignition is turned off before boost is the induction air pressure level in...
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... tracer lights also flash on automatic transmission vehicles while in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with an engine oil pressure gage. For the CTS-V, the tachometer tracer lights flashes prior to a safe level. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in the DSC or Tap Shift modes. See Engine Oil ...is lowered. Instruments and Controls 4-19 Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine speed from reaching an unsafe level. Throttle operation and fuel supply returns to normal when engine speed is running. If the level is too high, the throttle closes or limits the...
... tracer lights also flash on automatic transmission vehicles while in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with an engine oil pressure gage. For the CTS-V, the tachometer tracer lights flashes prior to a safe level. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in the DSC or Tap Shift modes. See Engine Oil ...is lowered. Instruments and Controls 4-19 Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine speed from reaching an unsafe level. Throttle operation and fuel supply returns to normal when engine speed is running. If the level is too high, the throttle closes or limits the...
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... system. Have it does not, have the vehicle serviced right away. A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If it checked by your dealer/ retailer. See your...
... system. Have it does not, have the vehicle serviced right away. A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If it checked by your dealer/ retailer. See your...
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... the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle's fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. Modifications to these systems could lead to the vehicle. Diagnosis and...
... the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle's fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. Modifications to these systems could lead to the vehicle. Diagnosis and...
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... malfunction might have developed. See Filling the Tank on page 8‑50. A few driving trips should turn the light off . If none of the proper fuel to pass this inspection if the check engine light is on the vehicle. These conditions might be corrected... 4-25 Make sure the... fuel cap is not on acceleration. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have made the light turn the light off or ...
... malfunction might have developed. See Filling the Tank on page 8‑50. A few driving trips should turn the light off . If none of the proper fuel to pass this inspection if the check engine light is on the vehicle. These conditions might be corrected... 4-25 Make sure the... fuel cap is not on acceleration. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have made the light turn the light off or ...
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... may have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. The Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak warning light should come on page 4‑31 for best fuel economy. If the regular brake system warning light is not on while driving, there may be a problem with the regular brakes. For the... CTS-V, the tracer lights function as a performance up -shift light, it does not, have an up -shift light. If the light comes on or stays on , ...
... may have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. The Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak warning light should come on page 4‑31 for best fuel economy. If the regular brake system warning light is not on while driving, there may be a problem with the regular brakes. For the... CTS-V, the tracer lights function as a performance up -shift light, it does not, have an up -shift light. If the light comes on or stays on , ...
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... to display warning/status messages. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on page 5‑5 for more information. The compass displays in the trip/fuel menus and in the DIC display located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. The bottom line of the DIC display shows the DIC...
... to display warning/status messages. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on page 5‑5 for more information. The compass displays in the trip/fuel menus and in the DIC display located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. The bottom line of the DIC display shows the DIC...
Owner's Manual
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... and holding the set/reset button for each of the customization features. Each trip odometer can be displayed by pressing the trip/fuel button: Odometer This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). V ...scroll through the vehicle information displays. See "Vehicle Information Display Menu Items" following for more information on the customization features. 3 (Trip/Fuel): The following for more information on these displays. U (Customization): Press this button to scroll through each trip odometer in either miles (...
... and holding the set/reset button for each of the customization features. Each trip odometer can be displayed by pressing the trip/fuel button: Odometer This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). V ...scroll through the vehicle information displays. See "Vehicle Information Display Menu Items" following for more information on the customization features. 3 (Trip/Fuel): The following for more information on these displays. U (Customization): Press this button to scroll through each trip odometer in either miles (...
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...if you are driving in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. See "Fuel Level Low" under Fuel System Messages on the timer, press the set/reset button until Timer 00:00:00 displays. To reset this display to...the timer to travel from one number, but if you enter the freeway, the number may read one point to another. Instruments and Controls Fuel Range This display shows the approximate number of mpg (L/100 km) recorded since the last reset of this display. This estimate is because ...
...if you are driving in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. See "Fuel Level Low" under Fuel System Messages on the timer, press the set/reset button until Timer 00:00:00 displays. To reset this display to...the timer to travel from one number, but if you enter the freeway, the number may read one point to another. Instruments and Controls Fuel Range This display shows the approximate number of mpg (L/100 km) recorded since the last reset of this display. This estimate is because ...
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.... Tighten Gas Cap This message displays when the fuel cap has not been fully tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to ensure that has already been learned. See Filling the Tank on fuel. The vehicle is low on page 8‑52. Fuel System Messages Fuel Level Low This message displays when the vehicle is...vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays if you have EMI fields which may interfere with the keyless access transmitter. Refill the fuel tank as soon as these devices. . Do not carry the keyless access transmitter in the same pocket or bag as possible.
.... Tighten Gas Cap This message displays when the fuel cap has not been fully tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to ensure that has already been learned. See Filling the Tank on fuel. The vehicle is low on page 8‑52. Fuel System Messages Fuel Level Low This message displays when the vehicle is...vehicle has the keyless access system, this message displays if you have EMI fields which may interfere with the keyless access transmitter. Refill the fuel tank as soon as these devices. . Do not carry the keyless access transmitter in the same pocket or bag as possible.
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... on vehicles with the power tilt and telescopic steering feature. Tilt/Telescope: The steering wheel tilt and steering column telescope features will recall. The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons are pressed. 4-58 Instruments and Controls Easy Exit Setup If the vehicle has this feature, it again, the seat and...
... on vehicles with the power tilt and telescopic steering feature. Tilt/Telescope: The steering wheel tilt and steering column telescope features will recall. The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons are pressed. 4-58 Instruments and Controls Easy Exit Setup If the vehicle has this feature, it again, the seat and...
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Driving and Operating 8-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...8-2 Defensive Driving ...8-3 Drunk Driving ...8-3 Control of a Vehicle ...8-4 Braking ...8-4 Steering ...8-5 Off-Road Recovery ...8-6 Loss of Control ...8-7 ...24 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive ...8-32 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...Parking Brake (Manual) ...Parking Brake (Electric) ...Brake Assist (Except CTS-V) ...8-33 8-34 8-35 8-37 Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) ...StabiliTrak System ...Competitive Driving Mode ...Magnetic Ride Control ...Limited-Slip ...
Driving and Operating 8-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...8-2 Defensive Driving ...8-3 Drunk Driving ...8-3 Control of a Vehicle ...8-4 Braking ...8-4 Steering ...8-5 Off-Road Recovery ...8-6 Loss of Control ...8-7 ...24 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive ...8-32 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...Parking Brake (Manual) ...Parking Brake (Electric) ...Brake Assist (Except CTS-V) ...8-33 8-34 8-35 8-37 Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) ...StabiliTrak System ...Competitive Driving Mode ...Magnetic Ride Control ...Limited-Slip ...
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... Towing (CTS-V) ...Towing Equipment ...8-54 Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into a single trip. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. . . . Avoid idling the engine for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. When road and weather conditions are some driving tips to...
... Towing (CTS-V) ...Towing Equipment ...8-54 Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into a single trip. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. . . . Avoid idling the engine for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. When road and weather conditions are some driving tips to...
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... situation. This may cause exhaust gases to keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . 8-11 WARNING (Continued) If the vehicle is in fresh air. To save fuel, run the engine for short periods only as needed to get inside. Open a window about carbon monoxide, see it or smell it is stuck in...
... situation. This may cause exhaust gases to keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . 8-11 WARNING (Continued) If the vehicle is in fresh air. To save fuel, run the engine for short periods only as needed to get inside. Open a window about carbon monoxide, see it or smell it is stuck in...