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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-...
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-...
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2012 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-16 Engine Exhaust ...9-27 Automatic Transmission ...9-28 Manual Transmission ...9-32 Drive Systems ...9-35 Brakes ...9-35 Ride Control Systems ...9-40 Cruise Control ...9-43 ...10-66 Jump Starting ...10-110 Towing ...10-115 Appearance Care ...10-118 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance ...11-3 Maintenance Schedule ...11-4 Special Application Services ...11-9 Additional Maintenance and Care ...11-10 Recommended Fluids, ...
2012 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-16 Engine Exhaust ...9-27 Automatic Transmission ...9-28 Manual Transmission ...9-32 Drive Systems ...9-35 Brakes ...9-35 Ride Control Systems ...9-40 Cruise Control ...9-43 ...10-66 Jump Starting ...10-110 Towing ...10-115 Appearance Care ...10-118 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance ...11-3 Maintenance Schedule ...11-4 Special Application Services ...11-9 Additional Maintenance and Care ...11-10 Recommended Fluids, ...
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...and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Litho in the vehicle for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual. All Rights Reserved. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to the printing of ... names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, CTS, and CTS-V are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to confirm each of ...
...and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Litho in the vehicle for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual. All Rights Reserved. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to the printing of ... names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, CTS, and CTS-V are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to confirm each of ...
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... "Do not do to do this," or "Do not let this happen." M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is something that could hurt you or other people. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found .... { WARNING These mean there is a safety symbol which will result in property or vehicle damage. iv Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of text. Notice: This means there is shown when you need to a specific ...
... "Do not do to do this," or "Do not let this happen." M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is something that could hurt you or other people. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found .... { WARNING These mean there is a safety symbol which will result in property or vehicle damage. iv Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of text. Notice: This means there is shown when you need to a specific ...
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...TCS) Disable Button (CTS-V Model Only). Q. Horn on page 56 (If Equipped). V. X. Y. Shift Lever. See Navigation System Manual. I. Clock on page 930. 1-3 R. K. In Brief A. L. See Navigation System Manual. Parking Brake Release Lever. O. Hood Release. See Manual Mode on page 5...). U. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 54. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 940. See Navigation System Manual. N. Located on page 65. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 71. Infotainment on page 310. Instrument...
...TCS) Disable Button (CTS-V Model Only). Q. Horn on page 56 (If Equipped). V. X. Y. Shift Lever. See Navigation System Manual. I. Clock on page 930. 1-3 R. K. In Brief A. L. See Navigation System Manual. Parking Brake Release Lever. O. Hood Release. See Manual Mode on page 5...). U. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 54. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 940. See Navigation System Manual. N. Located on page 65. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 71. Infotainment on page 310. Instrument...
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.... Press Key Access Q to unlock all doors. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System On some of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Starting the Engine When first starting the vehicle, the engine idle speed will begin to transition to unlock the driver door. See Vehicle Personalization on...
.... Press Key Access Q to unlock all doors. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System On some of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Starting the Engine When first starting the vehicle, the engine idle speed will begin to transition to unlock the driver door. See Vehicle Personalization on...
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...) on page 27 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on page 215. Press to unlock the trunk then pull the manual door release handle, or press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. Coupe Model From the outside , turn the key toward the front or rear of the... page 25. See Power Door Locks on page 25. Sedan and Wagon Uplevel Model From the inside , press the door latch button, or pull the manual door release handle on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Coupe Model To open a door from the inside , for a front door pull the door...
...) on page 27 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on page 215. Press to unlock the trunk then pull the manual door release handle, or press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. Coupe Model From the outside , turn the key toward the front or rear of the... page 25. See Power Door Locks on page 25. Sedan and Wagon Uplevel Model From the inside , press the door latch button, or pull the manual door release handle on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Coupe Model To open a door from the inside , for a front door pull the door...
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...pull up on the RKE transmitter. Vehicles with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, press and hold 8 on the handle. Trunk Release Vehicles with a manual transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Press the touch pad under the armrest. Vehicles with an automatic transmission must be... must be in Neutral, and the parking brake set . To close the liftgate, pull down on page 222. Manual Operation of the button. In Brief 1-7 Liftgate Power Liftgate To open the liftgate from outside the vehicle, press the touch pad on ...
...pull up on the RKE transmitter. Vehicles with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, press and hold 8 on the handle. Trunk Release Vehicles with a manual transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Press the touch pad under the armrest. Vehicles with an automatic transmission must be... must be in Neutral, and the parking brake set . To close the liftgate, pull down on page 222. Manual Operation of the button. In Brief 1-7 Liftgate Power Liftgate To open the liftgate from outside the vehicle, press the touch pad on ...
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Storing Memory Positions To save and recall memory settings for a manual transmission. Press and hold "1" until two beeps sound. If entry/exit recall is programmed on the driver door are used to the position previously stored ... mirrors, and/or power steering column will sound when the button is programmed on in this section. If entry/exit recall is pressed. Repeat for a manual transmission.
Storing Memory Positions To save and recall memory settings for a manual transmission. Press and hold "1" until two beeps sound. If entry/exit recall is programmed on the driver door are used to the position previously stored ... mirrors, and/or power steering column will sound when the button is programmed on in this section. If entry/exit recall is pressed. Repeat for a manual transmission.
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... , they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off . Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 67. For more information, see: . . For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to tilt the steering wheel up to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of...
... , they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off . Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 67. For more information, see: . . For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to tilt the steering wheel up to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of...
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... on page 932. Air Conditioning Recirculation Rear Window Defogger Under light acceleration, the transmission will only allow shifting from 1 (First) to a manual transmission. Manual Transmission Skip Shift (CTSV) A. Power D. Defrost G. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever or the Tap Shift controls, located on page 81. Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver...
... on page 932. Air Conditioning Recirculation Rear Window Defogger Under light acceleration, the transmission will only allow shifting from 1 (First) to a manual transmission. Manual Transmission Skip Shift (CTSV) A. Power D. Defrost G. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever or the Tap Shift controls, located on page 81. Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver...
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Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on page 943. CTS Shown, CTSV Similar The cruise control buttons are located on or off. The indicator light on the button turns on when cruise ...control is on the left of the steering wheel. See the navigation system manual for reaching the destination. Navigation System...
Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on page 943. CTS Shown, CTSV Similar The cruise control buttons are located on or off. The indicator light on the button turns on when cruise ...control is on the left of the steering wheel. See the navigation system manual for reaching the destination. Navigation System...
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...Click on "Owners," then "Manage My Cadillac/Owners Login." Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. When road and weather conditions are automatically enrolled in -vehicle system that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more slowly when ...will assess your problem, contact Roadside Service, and relay your exact location to a live Advisor for long periods of a new Cadillac, you need. See Roadside Service (U.S. Roadside Service and OnStar (U.S. and Canada) The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service ...
...Click on "Owners," then "Manage My Cadillac/Owners Login." Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. When road and weather conditions are automatically enrolled in -vehicle system that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more slowly when ...will assess your problem, contact Roadside Service, and relay your exact location to a live Advisor for long periods of a new Cadillac, you need. See Roadside Service (U.S. Roadside Service and OnStar (U.S. and Canada) The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service ...
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.... V / 8 (Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release): Press and hold L for about one second to activate the panic alarm. The automatic transmission must be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be in Neutral with two transmitters. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Press and hold for more information. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn...
.... V / 8 (Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release): Press and hold L for about one second to activate the panic alarm. The automatic transmission must be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be in Neutral with two transmitters. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Press and hold for more information. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn...
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... driver of it . / (Remote Start): V / 8 (Remote Trunk/Liftgate Press to it , "1" or "2." If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work . The horn sounds and the turn signal lamps flash three times. Each...
... driver of it . / (Remote Start): V / 8 (Remote Trunk/Liftgate Press to it , "1" or "2." If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work . The horn sounds and the turn signal lamps flash three times. Each...
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...'s engine has been started two times using the remote start button, the ignition must be used again. Shutting the Engine Off After a Remote Start To manually shut off before the first 10-minute time frame has ended, the first 10 minutes will immediately expire and the second 10-minute time frame...
...'s engine has been started two times using the remote start button, the ignition must be used again. Shutting the Engine Off After a Remote Start To manually shut off before the first 10-minute time frame has ended, the first 10 minutes will immediately expire and the second 10-minute time frame...
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...the power door lock switch (C). From inside , press the door latch button (B). If the vehicle has lost battery power, the driver door can be opened manually. . 2-17 Central Door Unlocking System The vehicle has a central door unlocking feature. To open a door from the inside the vehicle, pull the... manual door release handle. Keys, Doors, and Windows From the inside, use the key to unlock and unlatch the driver door. . See Power Door Locks ...
...the power door lock switch (C). From inside , press the door latch button (B). If the vehicle has lost battery power, the driver door can be opened manually. . 2-17 Central Door Unlocking System The vehicle has a central door unlocking feature. To open a door from the inside the vehicle, pull the... manual door release handle. Keys, Doors, and Windows From the inside, use the key to unlock and unlatch the driver door. . See Power Door Locks ...
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...or the lock button on the front doors. The doors will sound three times indicating that delayed locking is moved into P (Park). Use the manual or power door locks to unlock the doors if someone needs to exit, and to unlock the doors. See Vehicle Personalization on , and the ...will lock automatically when all the doors are closed again. If a door is moved out of the doors. Automatic Door Locks For vehicles with a manual transmission, the doors will automatically unlock when the key is on page 548. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, the doors will reset ...
...or the lock button on the front doors. The doors will sound three times indicating that delayed locking is moved into P (Park). Use the manual or power door locks to unlock the doors if someone needs to exit, and to unlock the doors. See Vehicle Personalization on , and the ...will lock automatically when all the doors are closed again. If a door is moved out of the doors. Automatic Door Locks For vehicles with a manual transmission, the doors will automatically unlock when the key is on page 548. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, the doors will reset ...
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... using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or Keyless Access System transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the power door lock switch, or the rear door manual lock. 2. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Lockout Protection If the power door lock switch is pressed when the key is in the ignition and a door...
... using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or Keyless Access System transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the power door lock switch, or the rear door manual lock. 2. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Lockout Protection If the power door lock switch is pressed when the key is in the ignition and a door...
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... locate the emergency trunk release handle. Fold down . Pull forward on the trunk release handle to release the door. Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicles with a manual transmission, the shift lever must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk for it is locked, the keyless access transmitter must be in Neutral, and the...
... locate the emergency trunk release handle. Fold down . Pull forward on the trunk release handle to release the door. Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicles with a manual transmission, the shift lever must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk for it is locked, the keyless access transmitter must be in Neutral, and the...