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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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... temperature. Lock and unlock feedback can be elevated to allow the catalytic converter, an emissions control device, to unlock all doors. For more detailed information, refer to unlock the driver door. After approximately 20 seconds, the engine will be used to lock and unlock the... doors from the vehicle. This is used up to lock all remaining doors. 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some models, the RKE transmitter is normal operation. On ...
... temperature. Lock and unlock feedback can be elevated to allow the catalytic converter, an emissions control device, to unlock all doors. For more detailed information, refer to unlock the driver door. After approximately 20 seconds, the engine will be used to lock and unlock the... doors from the vehicle. This is used up to lock all remaining doors. 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some models, the RKE transmitter is normal operation. On ...
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... hazard warning flashers. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold L for at least four seconds or until the parking lamps turn signal lamps flash. The doors will continue to remove the key. Press L and release to cancel the panic alarm. Press L again to locate the vehicle. See Remote Vehicle Start on...
... hazard warning flashers. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold L for at least four seconds or until the parking lamps turn signal lamps flash. The doors will continue to remove the key. Press L and release to cancel the panic alarm. Press L again to locate the vehicle. See Remote Vehicle Start on...
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...the key toward the front or rear of the vehicle, or press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Door Locks (Coupe) on page 216 or Door Locks (Sedan and Wagon) on page 215 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 27 or...(Key Access) on page 25. 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. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 27 or Remote...
...the key toward the front or rear of the vehicle, or press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Door Locks (Coupe) on page 216 or Door Locks (Sedan and Wagon) on page 215 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 27 or...(Key Access) on page 25. 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. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 27 or Remote...
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... of the button. To open the liftgate from outside the vehicle, press the touch pad on the outside liftgate handle. See Liftgate on the driver door, inside , select the mode then press the center of the Power Liftgate With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Vehicles with the Remote Keyless Entry... on programming the height opening settings. To open the liftgate with a manual transmission, the shift lever must be in Neutral to OFF and unlock the doors.
... of the button. To open the liftgate from outside the vehicle, press the touch pad on the outside liftgate handle. See Liftgate on the driver door, inside , select the mode then press the center of the Power Liftgate With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Vehicles with the Remote Keyless Entry... on programming the height opening settings. To open the liftgate with a manual transmission, the shift lever must be in Neutral to OFF and unlock the doors.
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... Keyless Access System, if the vehicle is locked, the keyless access transmitter must 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 the rear of the horizontal control up to raise it...
... Keyless Access System, if the vehicle is locked, the keyless access transmitter must 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 the rear of the horizontal control up to raise it...
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Exit Recall On vehicles with the memory package, memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver door are used to the position previously stored for the identified driver. The vehicle must be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission, or the parking brake ...
Exit Recall On vehicles with the memory package, memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver door are used to the position previously stored for the identified driver. The vehicle must be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission, or the parking brake ...
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To adjust each mirror so that a little of headlamps from behind it can be visible on the driver door. Press the arrows on page 231. The driver airbag, seatmounted side impact airbags and the roofrail airbags are on the ...
To adjust each mirror so that a little of headlamps from behind it can be visible on the driver door. Press the arrows on page 231. The driver airbag, seatmounted side impact airbags and the roofrail airbags are on the ...
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... reading lamps are located on , they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off . These lamps come on automatically when any door is on the left on the overhead console. In Brief 1-13 Steering Wheel Adjustment Power Tilt Wheel Interior Lighting Reading Lamps The reading lamps are...
... reading lamps are located on , they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off . These lamps come on automatically when any door is on the left on the overhead console. In Brief 1-13 Steering Wheel Adjustment Power Tilt Wheel Interior Lighting Reading Lamps The reading lamps are...
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... Personalization on your vehicle. To clean the camera lens, located above the license plate, rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth. Language Door Lock and Unlock Settings Lighting Chime Volume Memory Settings Press to reset certain DIC features and to the last screen that had been displayed, after...
... Personalization on your vehicle. To clean the camera lens, located above the license plate, rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth. Language Door Lock and Unlock Settings Lighting Chime Volume Memory Settings Press to reset certain DIC features and to the last screen that had been displayed, after...
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... sensors 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 handle. The power outlets located below the climate... are powered while the vehicle is powered at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). See Cargo Management System (Wagon Only) on page 946. On the CTS Wagon there is an additional accessory power outlet located near the rear cargo net that is in R (Reverse). URPA uses audible beeps to access and...
... sensors 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 handle. The power outlets located below the climate... are powered while the vehicle is powered at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). See Cargo Management System (Wagon Only) on page 946. On the CTS Wagon there is an additional accessory power outlet located near the rear cargo net that is in R (Reverse). URPA uses audible beeps to access and...
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... will automatically open the sunroof. The sunshade will only operate when the ignition is in the vehicle. The Universal Home Remote System allows for garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices to be programmed to vent the sunroof. To stop feature that stops the sunroof from opening to open...
... will automatically open the sunroof. The sunshade will only operate when the ignition is in the vehicle. The Universal Home Remote System allows for garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices to be programmed to vent the sunroof. To stop feature that stops the sunroof from opening to open...
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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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... or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. One of a closing window. 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...
... or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. One of a closing window. 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. Keyless Access This key, located inside the transmitter, is used for the driver door, glove box, and rear seat pass-through door. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 Key Access This key is used for the driver door, ignition, and glove box. See "Rear Seat Pass-Through" under Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) on page 220 for more information. Do not pull the key out without pressing the button. Keyless Access If the vehicle has the Keyless Access System, the transmitter has a thin button (A) near the bottom of the transmitter used to remove the key.
Press (A) and pull the key out. Keyless Access This key, located inside the transmitter, is used for the driver door, glove box, and rear seat pass-through door. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 Key Access This key is used for the driver door, ignition, and glove box. See "Rear Seat Pass-Through" under Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) on page 220 for more information. Do not pull the key out without pressing the button. Keyless Access If the vehicle has the Keyless Access System, the transmitter has a thin button (A) near the bottom of the transmitter used to remove the key.
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... Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on the chrome base of 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 919 for more information.
... Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on the chrome base of 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 919 for more information.
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... 15 of the Check the distance. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps flash twice to indicate locking has occurred. Q (Lock): doors. See "Battery Replacement" later in the RKE operating range: . The horn may be too far from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect ...blocking the signal. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter works up to unlock the driver door. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 25. Do not pull on page 548. ...
... 15 of the Check the distance. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps flash twice to indicate locking has occurred. Q (Lock): doors. See "Battery Replacement" later in the RKE operating range: . The horn may be too far from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect ...blocking the signal. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter works up to unlock the driver door. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 25. Do not pull on page 548. ...
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... Only RKE transmitters programmed to it , "1" or "2." If a transmitter is lost or stolen transmitters no longer work once the new transmitter is pressed again. 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle comes with the parking brake set. Each vehicle can be programmed. Alarm): Press and release to work . Battery Replacement Replace the...
... Only RKE transmitters programmed to it , "1" or "2." If a transmitter is lost or stolen transmitters no longer work once the new transmitter is pressed again. 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle comes with the parking brake set. Each vehicle can be programmed. Alarm): Press and release to work . Battery Replacement Replace the...
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...transmitter with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Replace with a flat, thin object inserted into the notch, located above the metal base. 2. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) The Keyless Access System transmitter will work up . If the transmitter is a...With the keyless access transmitter within 1 m (3 ft) of the doors to open . On some models there is recognized, the door will unlock and open the door. To customize which doors unlock when the driver door is not customizable. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up to...
...transmitter with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Replace with a flat, thin object inserted into the notch, located above the metal base. 2. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) The Keyless Access System transmitter will work up . If the transmitter is a...With the keyless access transmitter within 1 m (3 ft) of the doors to open . On some models there is recognized, the door will unlock and open the door. To customize which doors unlock when the driver door is not customizable. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up to...