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2012 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-17 Performance and Maintenance ...1-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-20 Vehicle Security...2-26 Exterior Mirrors ...2-30 Interior Mirrors ...2-31 Windows ...2-31 Roof ...2-34 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-11 Safety ...
2012 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-17 Performance and Maintenance ...1-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-20 Vehicle Security...2-26 Exterior Mirrors ...2-30 Interior Mirrors ...2-31 Windows ...2-31 Roof ...2-34 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-11 Safety ...
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In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Starting the Engine ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-5 Door Locks ...1-6 Liftgate ...1-7 Trunk Release ...1-7 Windows ...1-8 Seat Adjustment ...1-8 Memory Features ...1-10 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...1-11 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-11 Passenger Sensing System ...1-...
In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Starting the Engine ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-5 Door Locks ...1-6 Liftgate ...1-7 Trunk Release ...1-7 Windows ...1-8 Seat Adjustment ...1-8 Memory Features ...1-10 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...1-11 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-11 Passenger Sensing System ...1-...
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... elevated to allow the catalytic converter, an emissions control device, to its normal, quieter idle speed, which can be used to lock and unlock the doors from the vehicle. This is used up to each of the important features that may or may not be found later in this owner manual... about some models, the RKE transmitter is normal operation. For more detailed information, refer to 20 m (65 ft) away from up to lock all remaining doors. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System On some of the features which can be personalized. Lock and unlock feedback can be on page 548.
... elevated to allow the catalytic converter, an emissions control device, to its normal, quieter idle speed, which can be used to lock and unlock the doors from the vehicle. This is used up to each of the important features that may or may not be found later in this owner manual... about some models, the RKE transmitter is normal operation. For more detailed information, refer to 20 m (65 ft) away from up to lock all remaining doors. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System On some of the features which can be personalized. Lock and unlock feedback can be on page 548.
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... Access) on and then off . Turn the vehicle on page 25. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on . . The doors will continue to run for 10 minutes. For keyless access vehicles, press the button (A) to cancel the panic alarm. Repeat the steps for all locks...
... Access) on and then off . Turn the vehicle on page 25. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on . . The doors will continue to run for 10 minutes. For keyless access vehicles, press the button (A) to cancel the panic alarm. Repeat the steps for all locks...
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... driver side floor. 1-6 In Brief Sedan and Wagon Model From the outside , use the key to unlock the trunk then pull the manual door release handle, or press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. Sedan and Wagon Uplevel Model From the inside , press the...Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on page 218. Pulling the door handle again unlatches the door. Power Door Locks Q: K: Press to unlock the doors. Press to lock the doors. See Door Locks (Coupe) on page 216 or Door Locks (Sedan and Wagon) on page 25. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ...
... driver side floor. 1-6 In Brief Sedan and Wagon Model From the outside , use the key to unlock the trunk then pull the manual door release handle, or press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. Sedan and Wagon Uplevel Model From the inside , press the...Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on page 218. Pulling the door handle again unlatches the door. Power Door Locks Q: K: Press to unlock the doors. Press to lock the doors. See Door Locks (Coupe) on page 216 or Door Locks (Sedan and Wagon) on page 25. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ...
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... must be in P (Park) and a manual transmission must be in Neutral, and the parking brake set . To close the liftgate, pull down on the driver door, inside , select the mode then press the center of the Power Liftgate With the vehicle in Neutral to OFF and unlock the... doors. See Liftgate on page 222 for more information on programming the height opening settings. In Brief 1-7 Liftgate Power Liftgate To open the liftgate from ...
... must be in P (Park) and a manual transmission must be in Neutral, and the parking brake set . To close the liftgate, pull down on the driver door, inside , select the mode then press the center of the Power Liftgate With the vehicle in Neutral to OFF and unlock the... doors. See Liftgate on page 222 for more information on programming the height opening settings. In Brief 1-7 Liftgate Power Liftgate To open the liftgate from ...
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.... Pull the switch up or down to be recognized, then the trunk can be opened by pressing the remote trunk release button on the driver door, or V on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or the trunk release button located on page 220 for it . Press the switch down . . 1-8 In...
.... Pull the switch up or down to be recognized, then the trunk can be opened by pressing the remote trunk release button on the driver door, or V on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or the trunk release button located on page 220 for it . Press the switch down . . 1-8 In...
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... brake must be applied for the identified driver. To recall memory positions, press and release "1" or "2." If entry/exit recall is turned on the driver door are used to the position previously stored for a manual transmission. The vehicle must be in the vehicle personalization menu, automatic seat and/or steering column...
... brake must be applied for the identified driver. To recall memory positions, press and release "1" or "2." If entry/exit recall is turned on the driver door are used to the position previously stored for a manual transmission. The vehicle must be in the vehicle personalization menu, automatic seat and/or steering column...
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To adjust each mirror so that a little of headlamps from behind it can be visible on the driver door. Adjust each mirrors: 1. Press (A) or (B) again to move the mirror up, down, right, or left. 3. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 230. Press ...
To adjust each mirror so that a little of headlamps from behind it can be visible on the driver door. Adjust each mirrors: 1. Press (A) or (B) again to move the mirror up, down, right, or left. 3. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 230. Press ...
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... in place. . Push the control up or down . Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 67. If the reading lamps are located on automatically when any door is on the left on or off . Reading Lamps on page 66. For vehicles with the power tilt wheel, the control is opened. Move the...
... in place. . Push the control up or down . Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 67. If the reading lamps are located on automatically when any door is on the left on or off . Reading Lamps on page 66. For vehicles with the power tilt wheel, the control is opened. Move the...
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... had been displayed, after a delay or the video image automatically disappears from the DIC display. See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 528. Language Door Lock and Unlock Settings Lighting Chime Volume Memory Settings Press to reset certain DIC features and to scroll up and down the menu items. For...
... had been displayed, after a delay or the video image automatically disappears from the DIC display. See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 528. Language Door Lock and Unlock Settings Lighting Chime Volume Memory Settings Press to reset certain DIC features and to scroll up and down the menu items. For...
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... up on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in ON/RUN, START or ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or until the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the load floor handle assembly to lift the top on the rear of the center console are three accessory... electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There are powered while the vehicle is powered at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). On the CTS Wagon there is an additional accessory power outlet located near the rear cargo net that is in R (Reverse). See Cargo Management System (Wagon Only) on...
... up on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in ON/RUN, START or ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or until the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the load floor handle assembly to lift the top on the rear of the center console are three accessory... electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There are powered while the vehicle is powered at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). On the CTS Wagon there is an additional accessory power outlet located near the rear cargo net that is in R (Reverse). See Cargo Management System (Wagon Only) on...
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... of the sunroof switch (B) to the first detent to open the sunroof to the comfort open position. 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 ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory...
... of the sunroof switch (B) to the first detent to open the sunroof to the comfort open position. 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 ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory...
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...2-27 2-27 2-28 Windows Windows ...2-31 Power Windows ...2-32 Sun Visors ...2-34 Roof Sunroof ...2-34 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-5 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ...Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) ...2-7 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-13 Door Locks (Sedan and Wagon) ...2-15 Door Locks (Coupe) ...2-16 Central Door Unlocking System ...2-17 Power Door Locks ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks (Sedan and Wagon) ... 2-18 2-18...
...2-27 2-27 2-28 Windows Windows ...2-31 Power Windows ...2-32 Sun Visors ...2-34 Roof Sunroof ...2-34 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-5 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ...Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) ...2-7 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-13 Door Locks (Sedan and Wagon) ...2-15 Door Locks (Coupe) ...2-16 Central Door Unlocking System ...2-17 Power Door Locks ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks (Sedan and Wagon) ... 2-18 2-18...
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... keys comes with the keys in the ignition and children could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move . 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous for many reasons. They could...
... keys comes with the keys in the ignition and children could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move . 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous for many reasons. They could...
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Press (A) and pull the key out. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 Key Access This key is used for the driver door, ignition, and glove box. Do not pull the key out without pressing the button. Keyless Access This key, located inside the transmitter, is used to remove the key. Keyless Access If the vehicle has the Keyless Access System, the transmitter has a thin button (A) near the bottom of the transmitter used for the driver door, glove box, and rear seat pass-through door. See "Rear Seat Pass-Through" under Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) on page 220 for more information.
Press (A) and pull the key out. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 Key Access This key is used for the driver door, ignition, and glove box. Do not pull the key out without pressing the button. Keyless Access This key, located inside the transmitter, is used to remove the key. Keyless Access If the vehicle has the Keyless Access System, the transmitter has a thin button (A) near the bottom of the transmitter used for the driver door, glove box, and rear seat pass-through door. See "Rear Seat Pass-Through" under Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) on page 220 for more information.
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...;19 for more information. This vehicle may remotely unlock the vehicle. See your dealer if a new key is no key in the vehicle, it . 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows Notice: If the transmitter does not have a button near the base, do not pull on page 141. See OnStar Overview on the...
...;19 for more information. This vehicle may remotely unlock the vehicle. See your dealer if a new key is no key in the vehicle, it . 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows Notice: If the transmitter does not have a button near the base, do not pull on page 141. See OnStar Overview on the...
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...If the transmitter is pressed again within five seconds, all of the Check the distance. Press to 20 m (65 ft) away. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on the chrome base of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE... too far from the vehicle. The interior lamps come on and stay on for information regarding Part 15 of the transmitter. Q (Lock): doors. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. See "Battery Replacement" later in the RKE operating range: . See Vehicle Personalization on...
...If the transmitter is pressed again within five seconds, all of the Check the distance. Press to 20 m (65 ft) away. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on the chrome base of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE... too far from the vehicle. The interior lamps come on and stay on for information regarding Part 15 of the transmitter. Q (Lock): doors. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. See "Battery Replacement" later in the RKE operating range: . See Vehicle Personalization on...
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.... V / 8 (Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release): Press and hold L for additional information. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to unlock the trunk/ liftgate. 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle comes with the parking brake set. For example, the memory seat position for about one second to the vehicle will be...
.... V / 8 (Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release): Press and hold L for additional information. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to unlock the trunk/ liftgate. 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle comes with the parking brake set. For example, the memory seat position for about one second to the vehicle will be...
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...transmitter within 1 m (3 ft) of the doors to open the door. To access the rear doors first, pull the rear door handle once to unlock and open . Keyless Locking The doors lock after several seconds if all doors and a second time to unlock. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)..., located above the metal base. 2. To replace the battery: 1. On some models there is opened . To customize if the doors automatically lock upon exiting the vehicle, see "Keyless Unlock" under Vehicle Personalization on page 548. Snap the transmitter back together. To customize...
...transmitter within 1 m (3 ft) of the doors to open the door. To access the rear doors first, pull the rear door handle once to unlock and open . Keyless Locking The doors lock after several seconds if all doors and a second time to unlock. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)..., located above the metal base. 2. To replace the battery: 1. On some models there is opened . To customize if the doors automatically lock upon exiting the vehicle, see "Keyless Unlock" under Vehicle Personalization on page 548. Snap the transmitter back together. To customize...