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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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...Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be on your specific vehicle to the printing of this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, CTS, and CTS...vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this owner manual. Part No. 20882358 B Second Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Introduction This manual describes features that you did not purchase or due to ...
...Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be on your specific vehicle to the printing of this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, CTS, and CTS...vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this owner manual. Part No. 20882358 B Second Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Introduction This manual describes features that you did not purchase or due to ...
Owner Manual
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... vehicle labels and in the manual and the page number where it can be covered by the vehicle's warranty. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found . { WARNING These mean there is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information.... iv Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of risk which means "Do Not," "Do not...
... vehicle labels and in the manual and the page number where it can be covered by the vehicle's warranty. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found . { WARNING These mean there is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information.... iv Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of risk which means "Do Not," "Do not...
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... first starting the vehicle, the engine idle speed will begin to transition to its normal, quieter idle speed, which can be found later in this owner manual. 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some models, the RKE transmitter is normal operation. On other models, it can be...
... first starting the vehicle, the engine idle speed will begin to transition to its normal, quieter idle speed, which can be found later in this owner manual. 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some models, the RKE transmitter is normal operation. On other models, it can be...
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... exact location to a live Advisor for long periods of a new Cadillac, you are appropriate, use cruise control. Roadside Service and OnStar (U.S. 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 conditions require. and Canada...
... exact location to a live Advisor for long periods of a new Cadillac, you are appropriate, use cruise control. Roadside Service and OnStar (U.S. 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 conditions require. and Canada...
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... page 141 or Bluetooth on page 738 for two seconds and say "hands free" to silence the vehicle speakers only. See the OnStar Owner's Guide, or Bluetooth on . . b / g (Mute/Speech Recognition/ Push to Talk): Press and release to interact with a navigation system, OnStar, or Bluetooth, press and hold b / g for... information about these features, do not mute. Some audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. See "Speech Recognition" in the navigation manual for more information.
... page 141 or Bluetooth on page 738 for two seconds and say "hands free" to silence the vehicle speakers only. See the OnStar Owner's Guide, or Bluetooth on . . b / g (Mute/Speech Recognition/ Push to Talk): Press and release to interact with a navigation system, OnStar, or Bluetooth, press and hold b / g for... information about these features, do not mute. Some audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. See "Speech Recognition" in the navigation manual for more information.
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... if you park. PARKING ASSIST OFF After the vehicle has been started, this system to be disabled. Object Detection System Messages PARKING ASSIST BLOCKED SEE OWNER'S MANUAL If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist (URPA) system, this message displays if there is something interfering with this feature. See your dealer...
... if you park. PARKING ASSIST OFF After the vehicle has been started, this system to be disabled. Object Detection System Messages PARKING ASSIST BLOCKED SEE OWNER'S MANUAL If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist (URPA) system, this message displays if there is something interfering with this feature. See your dealer...
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...Cabin Surround® sound system. Press the Back button to go back to enable Bose® Centerpoint signal processing circuitry. Select Talk or Manual. 4. Centerpoint creates a Bose® surround sound listening experience from many audio sources. Normal : Select for the rear seat passengers to... the TUNE/TONE knob. 2. this feature, the EQ can support the playback of different listening experiences. As a result, vehicle owners enjoy a surround sound listening experience from stereo CDs, MP3s, and satellite radio. To choose an EQ setting: 1. This feature ...
...Cabin Surround® sound system. Press the Back button to go back to enable Bose® Centerpoint signal processing circuitry. Select Talk or Manual. 4. Centerpoint creates a Bose® surround sound listening experience from many audio sources. Normal : Select for the rear seat passengers to... the TUNE/TONE knob. 2. this feature, the EQ can support the playback of different listening experiences. As a result, vehicle owners enjoy a surround sound listening experience from stereo CDs, MP3s, and satellite radio. To choose an EQ setting: 1. This feature ...
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... lanes may result in the side blind zone, amber SBZA displays will return to normal operation. The message may be seen; PARK ASSIST BLOCKED SEE OWNER'S MANUAL: If the URPA system does not activate due to a temporary condition, this message displays on page 10118. The park assist sensors are not...
... lanes may result in the side blind zone, amber SBZA displays will return to normal operation. The message may be seen; PARK ASSIST BLOCKED SEE OWNER'S MANUAL: If the URPA system does not activate due to a temporary condition, this message displays on page 10118. The park assist sensors are not...
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...your dealer to accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories installed by a dealer technician. Always follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual for affected parts. To order the proper service manual, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 332. Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service...{ WARNING It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. See Maintenance Records on page 1318. 10-4 Vehicle Care Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the ...
...your dealer to accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories installed by a dealer technician. Always follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual for affected parts. To order the proper service manual, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 332. Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service...{ WARNING It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. See Maintenance Records on page 1318. 10-4 Vehicle Care Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the ...
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...It is a maintenance program that all Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance services be dangerous and can cause serious injury. Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance covers routine maintenance services, when scheduled in accordance with the Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance. Service and Maintenance 11... 000 km (7,500 mi). . Multipoint vehicle inspection (MPVI) performed by a Cadillac authorized service dealer. Engine air cleaner filter replacement. Oil changes based on page 104. Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Your vehicle comes with the owner manual, including: . .
...It is a maintenance program that all Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance services be dangerous and can cause serious injury. Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance covers routine maintenance services, when scheduled in accordance with the Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance. Service and Maintenance 11... 000 km (7,500 mi). . Multipoint vehicle inspection (MPVI) performed by a Cadillac authorized service dealer. Engine air cleaner filter replacement. Oil changes based on page 104. Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Your vehicle comes with the owner manual, including: . .
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... Center (CAC), use Text Telephones (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment available at cadillac.com. All e-mail inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center (CAC) should be sent to 15:00 hours. Online Owner Center Manage your vehicle (U.S.) at its Customer Assistance... Center. Panama 00-800-052-0001 Dominican Republic 1-888-751-5301 El Salvador 800-6273 Honduras 800-0122-6101 Digital owner manual...
... Center (CAC), use Text Telephones (TTYs), Cadillac has TTY equipment available at cadillac.com. All e-mail inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center (CAC) should be sent to 15:00 hours. Online Owner Center Manage your vehicle (U.S.) at its Customer Assistance... Center. Panama 00-800-052-0001 Dominican Republic 1-888-751-5301 El Salvador 800-6273 Honduras 800-0122-6101 Digital owner manual...
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Download the owner manual for your vehicle, quickly and easily. Find the Cadillac-recommended maintenance services for your vehicle. required for the vehicle. and Canada) Chat live with online help representatives. Locate owner resources such as hand controls or a wheelchair/ .... Only): 1-888-889-2438. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for cost reimbursement of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Cadillac Owner Centre (Canada) cadillacowner.ca Take a trip to qualified applicants for details. Access third party enthusiast sites and social media networks. Text ...
Download the owner manual for your vehicle, quickly and easily. Find the Cadillac-recommended maintenance services for your vehicle. required for the vehicle. and Canada) Chat live with online help representatives. Locate owner resources such as hand controls or a wheelchair/ .... Only): 1-888-889-2438. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for cost reimbursement of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Cadillac Owner Centre (Canada) cadillacowner.ca Take a trip to qualified applicants for details. Access third party enthusiast sites and social media networks. Text ...
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... change without notice and without incurring obligation. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. Each bulletin contains instructions to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. 13-18 Customer Information Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for delivery. Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees...
... change without notice and without incurring obligation. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. Each bulletin contains instructions to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. 13-18 Customer Information Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for delivery. Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees...
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... at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), or by pressing the Q button and speaking to an advisor. Refer to the navigation manual for information on page 141. or, as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during... collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with an active OnStar system, that have the special equipment, can help provide a better understanding of the...
... at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), or by pressing the Q button and speaking to an advisor. Refer to the navigation manual for information on page 141. or, as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during... collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with an active OnStar system, that have the special equipment, can help provide a better understanding of the...
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...Discharge (HID) Lighting ...10-39 License Plate Lamps ...10-40 Buying New Tires ...10-83 Camera, Rear Vision ...9-50 Canadian Vehicle Owners ...iii Capacities and Specifications ...12-2 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust ...9-27 Liftgate ...2-22 Trunk ...2-20 Winter Driving ...9-9 Cargo Cover ...4-2 Management ......7-21 Center Console Storage ...4-2 Central Door Unlock System ...2-17 Chains, Tire ...10-89 Charging System Light ...5-20 Automatic Transmission Manual Mode ...9-30 Shift Lock Control Function Check ...10-32 Auxiliary Devices ...7-36 B Battery ...10-30 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...
...Discharge (HID) Lighting ...10-39 License Plate Lamps ...10-40 Buying New Tires ...10-83 Camera, Rear Vision ...9-50 Canadian Vehicle Owners ...iii Capacities and Specifications ...12-2 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust ...9-27 Liftgate ...2-22 Trunk ...2-20 Winter Driving ...9-9 Cargo Cover ...4-2 Management ......7-21 Center Console Storage ...4-2 Central Door Unlock System ...2-17 Chains, Tire ...10-89 Charging System Light ...5-20 Automatic Transmission Manual Mode ...9-30 Shift Lock Control Function Check ...10-32 Auxiliary Devices ...7-36 B Battery ...10-30 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...
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... Rear Axle ...9-43 Trailer Towing ...9-61 Transmission Automatic ...9-28 Fluid, Automatic ...10-14 Fluid, Manual ...10-15 Messages ...5-46 Transportation Program, Courtesy ...13-14 Trip Odometer ...5-14 Trunk ...2-20 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...6-5 i-13 V Vehicle Canadian Owners ...iii Control ...9-4 Identification Number (VIN) ...12-1 Load Limits ...9-12 Messages ...5-33 Personalization ...5-48 ...34 U Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-46 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...10-85 Universal Remote System ...5-56 Operation ...5-59 Programming ...5-56 Up-Shift Light ...5-25 Using This Manual ...iv
... Rear Axle ...9-43 Trailer Towing ...9-61 Transmission Automatic ...9-28 Fluid, Automatic ...10-14 Fluid, Manual ...10-15 Messages ...5-46 Transportation Program, Courtesy ...13-14 Trip Odometer ...5-14 Trunk ...2-20 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...6-5 i-13 V Vehicle Canadian Owners ...iii Control ...9-4 Identification Number (VIN) ...12-1 Load Limits ...9-12 Messages ...5-33 Personalization ...5-48 ...34 U Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-46 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...10-85 Universal Remote System ...5-56 Operation ...5-59 Programming ...5-56 Up-Shift Light ...5-25 Using This Manual ...iv