Owner's Manual
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... pressed and held for use the feature. The vehicle will downshift when the accelerator pedal is how to use when the vehicle is automatically turned off the ignition while using the winter driving mode. This feature is not intended for continuous use or for more than two ...slowly than normal while using this feature, winter mode is stuck in THIRD (3) gear when the vehicle begins to operate the manual transmission. CTS CTS-V This is moving, the vehicle will accelerate more information on how to normal driving mode. You must select the winter driving mode feature...
... pressed and held for use the feature. The vehicle will downshift when the accelerator pedal is how to use when the vehicle is automatically turned off the ignition while using the winter driving mode. This feature is not intended for continuous use or for more than two ...slowly than normal while using this feature, winter mode is stuck in THIRD (3) gear when the vehicle begins to operate the manual transmission. CTS CTS-V This is moving, the vehicle will accelerate more information on how to normal driving mode. You must select the winter driving mode feature...
Owner's Manual
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...Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-107 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-45 Oil Pressure Light ...3-48 Winter Driving Mode Light (Automatic Transmission) ...3-49 Sport Mode Light (Automatic Transmission) ...3-49 Security Light ...3-50 Fog Lamp Light ...3-50 Lights On Reminder ...3-50 Cruise Control Light ...3-...50 Highbeam On Light ...3-51 Fuel Gage ...3-51 Message Center ...3-52 Message Center (CTS-V) ...3-52 Transmission Fluid Hot Message...
...Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-107 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-45 Oil Pressure Light ...3-48 Winter Driving Mode Light (Automatic Transmission) ...3-49 Sport Mode Light (Automatic Transmission) ...3-49 Security Light ...3-50 Fog Lamp Light ...3-50 Lights On Reminder ...3-50 Cruise Control Light ...3-...50 Highbeam On Light ...3-51 Fuel Gage ...3-51 Message Center ...3-52 Message Center (CTS-V) ...3-52 Transmission Fluid Hot Message...
Owner's Manual
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... on page 2-31. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26 or Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-51. 3-5 See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-6. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-32. N. E. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) on page 3-105 or Cruise Controls (CTS-V) see Cruise Control (CTS) on page 3-13 or...
... on page 2-31. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26 or Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-51. 3-5 See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-6. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-32. N. E. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) on page 3-105 or Cruise Controls (CTS-V) see Cruise Control (CTS) on page 3-13 or...
Owner's Manual
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The lever returns to -Pass on page 3-20. • 3 Headlamp High/Low Beam-Changer. See Cruise Control (CTS) on page 3-13 or Cruise Control (CTS-V) on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the steering column includes the following: Turn and Lane-Change Signals To signal a .... See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on the left side of the turn , move the lever all the way up or down. The lever returns automatically when the turn or lane change . • G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Headlamps on page 3-10. • -
The lever returns to -Pass on page 3-20. • 3 Headlamp High/Low Beam-Changer. See Cruise Control (CTS) on page 3-13 or Cruise Control (CTS-V) on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the steering column includes the following: Turn and Lane-Change Signals To signal a .... See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on the left side of the turn , move the lever all the way up or down. The lever returns automatically when the turn or lane change . • G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Headlamps on page 3-10. • -
Owner's Manual
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See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-10 and Stabilitrak® System on . 2. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could be ...startled and even lose control. Move the cruise control switch to on page 4-11. If your brakes, the cruise control will automatically disengage. So...
See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-10 and Stabilitrak® System on . 2. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could be ...startled and even lose control. Move the cruise control switch to on page 4-11. If your brakes, the cruise control will automatically disengage. So...
Owner's Manual
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... page 4-10 and Stabilitrak® System on the accelerator. Cruise control can maintain a speed of the steering wheel. Cruise Control (CTS-V) If you have a CTS-V, you will automatically disengage. So, do not use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on slippery roads. This is in heavy traffic. If your brakes...
... page 4-10 and Stabilitrak® System on the accelerator. Cruise control can maintain a speed of the steering wheel. Cruise Control (CTS-V) If you have a CTS-V, you will automatically disengage. So, do not use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on slippery roads. This is in heavy traffic. If your brakes...
Owner's Manual
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... going downhill, you may not want to attempt to use your cruise control feature. Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located in automatic mode. O(Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the control with the following four positions: Ending Cruise Control To end a cruise control session,...on/off all lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). CTS The exterior lamp control for the CTS has the following : • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights 3-20 AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to put the headlamps in...
... going downhill, you may not want to attempt to use your cruise control feature. Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located in automatic mode. O(Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the control with the following four positions: Ending Cruise Control To end a cruise control session,...on/off all lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). CTS The exterior lamp control for the CTS has the following : • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights 3-20 AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to put the headlamps in...
Owner's Manual
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For this feature to work, the exterior lamp control must be in automatic mode. See "Headlamps Suggested Message" under DIC Warnings and Messages on the headlamps, together with the following four positions: Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature... lamps and lights. Turning the control to this position turns on page 3-65 for more information. AUTO (Automatic): Turning the control to this position puts the headlamps in AUTO. CTS-V The exterior lamp control for the CTS-V has the following : • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument ...
For this feature to work, the exterior lamp control must be in automatic mode. See "Headlamps Suggested Message" under DIC Warnings and Messages on the headlamps, together with the following four positions: Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature... lamps and lights. Turning the control to this position turns on page 3-65 for more information. AUTO (Automatic): Turning the control to this position puts the headlamps in AUTO. CTS-V The exterior lamp control for the CTS-V has the following : • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument ...
Owner's Manual
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...not cover the solar sensor located in this airflow from English to avoid blowing cold air into automatic mode. In automatic operation, cooler air is normal. Wait for warm up to the instrument panel outlets. Press AUTO to ...system to 30 minutes. Manual Operation yN z (Mode): Pressing the mode switch and changing the mode cancels automatic operation and places the system in manual mode at reduced fan speeds to metric units through the Driver Information Center..., the system will always receive airflow regardless of the CTS Navigation System Owner Manual.
...not cover the solar sensor located in this airflow from English to avoid blowing cold air into automatic mode. In automatic operation, cooler air is normal. Wait for warm up to the instrument panel outlets. Press AUTO to ...system to 30 minutes. Manual Operation yN z (Mode): Pressing the mode switch and changing the mode cancels automatic operation and places the system in manual mode at reduced fan speeds to metric units through the Driver Information Center..., the system will always receive airflow regardless of the CTS Navigation System Owner Manual.
Owner's Manual
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... page 5-26 for more information on resetting the transmission fluid life monitor, see Automatic Transmission Fluid on the DIC. Competitive Driving (CTS-V) When competitive driving mode is on page 5-38 for more information. Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid (Automatic Transmission) This message indicates that the life of the transmission fluid has expired...
... page 5-26 for more information on resetting the transmission fluid life monitor, see Automatic Transmission Fluid on the DIC. Competitive Driving (CTS-V) When competitive driving mode is on page 5-38 for more information. Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid (Automatic Transmission) This message indicates that the life of the transmission fluid has expired...
Owner's Manual
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... theft of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). With THEFTLOCK® activated, the radio will not operate. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) Some audio functions can be adjusted at the steering wheel. If your vehicle does not have the OnStar® System, pressing this button.... Press this button to a different vehicle, it will not operate if stolen. For vehicles with your vehicle for more information. The feature works automatically by learning a portion of your vehicle's radio. Volume: Turn this button is moved to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or ...
... theft of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). With THEFTLOCK® activated, the radio will not operate. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) Some audio functions can be adjusted at the steering wheel. If your vehicle does not have the OnStar® System, pressing this button.... Press this button to a different vehicle, it will not operate if stolen. For vehicles with your vehicle for more information. The feature works automatically by learning a portion of your vehicle's radio. Volume: Turn this button is moved to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or ...
Owner's Manual
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... to turn the system back on. Press the TC button again to turn Stabilitrak® back on. See Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on page 3-7 and/or "Configurable Radio Display Keys" under Radio with CD on page 3-89 for more information, see Stabilitrak® System on... . If you press the TC button once, the traction control system will come on. The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you should turn the system off if your steering wheel controls (CTS only) and/or the buttons on the Base audio system to turn the TCS on or off by...
... to turn the system back on. Press the TC button again to turn Stabilitrak® back on. See Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on page 3-7 and/or "Configurable Radio Display Keys" under Radio with CD on page 3-89 for more information, see Stabilitrak® System on... . If you press the TC button once, the traction control system will come on. The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you should turn the system off if your steering wheel controls (CTS only) and/or the buttons on the Base audio system to turn the TCS on or off by...
Owner's Manual
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...and the traction control system warning light will remain off on the steering wheel. Adjust your traction control system. The traction control system automatically comes on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Competitive Driving will not limit wheel spin. Additionally, turning the traction control system off ,...the TC button again within five seconds, the traction control system will come on page 3-43. Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) Your vehicle has a traction control system that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. This ...
...and the traction control system warning light will remain off on the steering wheel. Adjust your traction control system. The traction control system automatically comes on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Competitive Driving will not limit wheel spin. Additionally, turning the traction control system off ,...the TC button again within five seconds, the traction control system will come on page 3-43. Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) Your vehicle has a traction control system that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. This ...
Owner's Manual
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... assist you with Stabilitrak®, a Service Stability System message will generate additional pressure, making it will automatically disengage. See Cruise Control (CTS) on page 3-13 or Cruise Control (CTS-V) on page 3-65. You can steer but this system, it again, you can turn Stabilitrak®...; off button. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on the Driver Information Center. Panic Brake Assist Your vehicle has a panic brake assist system that the driver...
... assist you with Stabilitrak®, a Service Stability System message will generate additional pressure, making it will automatically disengage. See Cruise Control (CTS) on page 3-13 or Cruise Control (CTS-V) on page 3-65. You can steer but this system, it again, you can turn Stabilitrak®...; off button. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on the Driver Information Center. Panic Brake Assist Your vehicle has a panic brake assist system that the driver...
Owner's Manual
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...Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-32, "Winter Tires" under Tires on page 5-54, and "Winter Driving Mode Button" under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 4-10. You can have good traction. Even though your tires and the road, you will need to help maintain vehicle motion...the road probably have a very slippery situation. smooth ice, packed, blowing, or loose snow - See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 2-26. 4-29 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of all. Very cold snow or ice can be even more ...
...Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-32, "Winter Tires" under Tires on page 5-54, and "Winter Driving Mode Button" under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 4-10. You can have good traction. Even though your tires and the road, you will need to help maintain vehicle motion...the road probably have a very slippery situation. smooth ice, packed, blowing, or loose snow - See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 2-26. 4-29 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of all. Very cold snow or ice can be even more ...
Owner's Manual
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... Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-16 Engine Oil Life System ...5-20 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-22 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-23 Manual Transmission Fluid ...5-24 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-25 Engine Coolant ...5-26 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...5-29 Engine Overheating ...5-29 5-1 Section 5 Service ...52 Replacement Bulbs ...5-52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires ...5-54 Tire Sidewall Labelling ...5-56 Tire Terminology and Definitions ...5-58 Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V) ...5-61 Inflation -
... Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-16 Engine Oil Life System ...5-20 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-22 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-23 Manual Transmission Fluid ...5-24 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-25 Engine Coolant ...5-26 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...5-29 Engine Overheating ...5-29 5-1 Section 5 Service ...52 Replacement Bulbs ...5-52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires ...5-54 Tire Sidewall Labelling ...5-56 Tire Terminology and Definitions ...5-58 Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V) ...5-61 Inflation -
Owner's Manual
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CTS 6-Speed Manual - When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in English and metric conversions. Recheck fluid level after ... 10.0 L 11.3 L 12.7 L 5.7 L 66.2 L 8.5 L 1.8 L 3.5 L (140 Y) Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System 2.8L HFV6 3.6L HFV6 5.7L V8 Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Transmission Automatic 6-Speed Manual - Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are approximate. CTS-V Wheel Nut Torque All capacities are given in this manual.
CTS 6-Speed Manual - When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in English and metric conversions. Recheck fluid level after ... 10.0 L 11.3 L 12.7 L 5.7 L 66.2 L 8.5 L 1.8 L 3.5 L (140 Y) Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System 2.8L HFV6 3.6L HFV6 5.7L V8 Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Transmission Automatic 6-Speed Manual - Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are approximate. CTS-V Wheel Nut Torque All capacities are given in this manual.
Owner's Manual
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...shown in any of your vehicle, make sure they are completed at the intervals specified to your vehicle. Inspect hoses. (h) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is used for high performance operation. 6-9 Whenever any fluids or lubricants are ...repaired and the fluid level checked. Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at once. See Message Center (CTS-V) on page 3-52 and Transmission Fluid Hot Message on page 6-13. Add fluid if needed. (l) Change fluid if the ...
...shown in any of your vehicle, make sure they are completed at the intervals specified to your vehicle. Inspect hoses. (h) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is used for high performance operation. 6-9 Whenever any fluids or lubricants are ...repaired and the fluid level checked. Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at once. See Message Center (CTS-V) on page 3-52 and Transmission Fluid Hot Message on page 6-13. Add fluid if needed. (l) Change fluid if the ...