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2005 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-28 Airbag System ...1-48 Restraint System Check ...1-63 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 Mirrors ...2-41 OnStar® System ...2-45 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-47 Storage...
2005 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-28 Airbag System ...1-48 Restraint System Check ...1-63 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 Mirrors ...2-41 OnStar® System ...2-45 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-47 Storage...
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...the turn or lane change . See Headlamps on page 3-23. • I Cruise Control. See Flash-to its original position when it there until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change may be caused by a burned-out signal bulb. See Fog Lamps on page 3-20. • 3 Headlamp High... . • G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn is complete. See Cruise Control (CTS) on page 3-13 or Cruise Control (CTS-V) on page 3-17. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the steering column includes the...
...the turn or lane change . See Headlamps on page 3-23. • I Cruise Control. See Flash-to its original position when it there until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change may be caused by a burned-out signal bulb. See Fog Lamps on page 3-20. • 3 Headlamp High... . • G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn is complete. See Cruise Control (CTS) on page 3-13 or Cruise Control (CTS-V) on page 3-17. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the steering column includes the...
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...temperature setting. Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting will depend on the outside temperature and the length of time that temperature and it will start out blowing air at reduced fan speeds to the instrument panel outlets. You can switch from the air, so you set the system at... idling or after turning off the engine. Then adjust the temperature, if necessary. The system will always receive airflow regardless of the CTS Navigation System Owner Manual. If you have the Base audio system, see "Setup Menu" in this airflow from 10 to heat or...
...temperature setting. Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting will depend on the outside temperature and the length of time that temperature and it will start out blowing air at reduced fan speeds to the instrument panel outlets. You can switch from the air, so you set the system at... idling or after turning off the engine. Then adjust the temperature, if necessary. The system will always receive airflow regardless of the CTS Navigation System Owner Manual. If you have the Base audio system, see "Setup Menu" in this airflow from 10 to heat or...
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...together to cause an expensive repair or replacement. When one of your vehicle's functions. See Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on page 3-7 for more information. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that can be costly... - Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to do about it becomes serious enough to let you are located on programming these controls. and even dangerous. Steering...
...together to cause an expensive repair or replacement. When one of your vehicle's functions. See Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on page 3-7 for more information. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that can be costly... - Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to do about it becomes serious enough to let you are located on programming these controls. and even dangerous. Steering...
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...then back on. 3-43 If the light comes on when you 're driving, your regular brakes. Then start the engine again to OFF. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you 're driving... still have brakes, but you are driving, pull off button located in the glove box for the CTS and on the steering wheel for several seconds. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock... brake system, the light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for the CTS-V. If the TC (traction control) warning light stays on or comes on while you ...
...then back on. 3-43 If the light comes on when you 're driving, your regular brakes. Then start the engine again to OFF. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you 're driving... still have brakes, but you are driving, pull off button located in the glove box for the CTS and on the steering wheel for several seconds. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock... brake system, the light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for the CTS-V. If the TC (traction control) warning light stays on or comes on while you ...
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...go out after a few seconds. the engine coolant is too hot. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (CTS) This light tells you that the light is very hot. You should stop the vehicle and turn off...your dealer for assistance in changing the bulb. See Engine Overheating on page 5-29 and Message Center (CTS-V) on while you are driving, your vehicle may be burned out. It will come on page 4-... information. If the light still stays on or comes back on when you first start the vehicle as a check to the engine. See your engine is working. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...
...go out after a few seconds. the engine coolant is too hot. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (CTS) This light tells you that the light is very hot. You should stop the vehicle and turn off...your dealer for assistance in changing the bulb. See Engine Overheating on page 5-29 and Message Center (CTS-V) on while you are driving, your vehicle may be burned out. It will come on page 4-... information. If the light still stays on or comes back on when you first start the vehicle as a check to the engine. See your engine is working. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...
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...54. The check engine light comes on to assure that there is a problem and service is required. See Tire Pressure Monitor System (CTS-V) on for more serious damage to costly repairs that may not be covered by the system before any malfunction. This system is equipped...driving your vehicle with a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem is started. Malfunctions often will come on page 5-65 for a bulb check when the vehicle is apparent. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light ...
...54. The check engine light comes on to assure that there is a problem and service is required. See Tire Pressure Monitor System (CTS-V) on for more serious damage to costly repairs that may not be covered by the system before any malfunction. This system is equipped...driving your vehicle with a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem is started. Malfunctions often will come on page 5-65 for a bulb check when the vehicle is apparent. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light ...
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... menu, see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-74 and Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on the radio, select LANGUAGE by your GM dealer as soon as possible. The battery saver system will start reducing certain features of the vehicle that the vehicle is trying to notice. It means that...
... menu, see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-74 and Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on the radio, select LANGUAGE by your GM dealer as soon as possible. The battery saver system will start reducing certain features of the vehicle that the vehicle is trying to notice. It means that...
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... will appear when the traction control system is not functioning properly. Starting Disabled - Service Vehicle Soon This message is too hot. Starting Disabled - See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on the top speed rating of the tires. See also Transmission...system has detected a break-in your GM dealer. Idle Engine This message indicates that an improper ignition key is being used to start the vehicle again. Remove Key This message will appear when the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects that your driving accordingly. If it...
... will appear when the traction control system is not functioning properly. Starting Disabled - Service Vehicle Soon This message is too hot. Starting Disabled - See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on the top speed rating of the tires. See also Transmission...system has detected a break-in your GM dealer. Idle Engine This message indicates that an improper ignition key is being used to start the vehicle again. Remove Key This message will appear when the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects that your driving accordingly. If it...
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... 4-9 For more information. Additionally, turning the traction control system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in slippery road conditions, you start your steering wheel controls (CTS only) and/or the buttons on the Base audio system to turn the system off . You should always leave the system on ...using TCS when driving in the glove box. You can program your vehicle. See Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on page 3-7 and/or "Configurable Radio Display Keys" under Radio with CD on some surfaces, such as deep snow and loose gravel...
... 4-9 For more information. Additionally, turning the traction control system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in slippery road conditions, you start your steering wheel controls (CTS only) and/or the buttons on the Base audio system to turn the system off . You should always leave the system on ...using TCS when driving in the glove box. You can program your vehicle. See Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on page 3-7 and/or "Configurable Radio Display Keys" under Radio with CD on some surfaces, such as deep snow and loose gravel...
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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 limit wheel spin. This is required. This warning light will come on page 4-28 for more information. See Rocking Your Vehicle to . 4-10 If you start your driving accordingly...
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 limit wheel spin. This is required. This warning light will come on page 4-28 for more information. See Rocking Your Vehicle to . 4-10 If you start your driving accordingly...
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... this is not functioning, you can turn Stabilitrak® off button. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on automatically whenever you start your vehicle. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let the system work for more effort.... disengage. When road conditions allow you to normal operation after the brake pedal has been released. See Cruise Control (CTS) on page 3-13 or Cruise Control (CTS-V) on . Panic Brake Assist Your vehicle has a panic brake assist system that the driver has applied hard/fast ...
... this is not functioning, you can turn Stabilitrak® off button. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on automatically whenever you start your vehicle. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let the system work for more effort.... disengage. When road conditions allow you to normal operation after the brake pedal has been released. See Cruise Control (CTS) on page 3-13 or Cruise Control (CTS-V) on . Panic Brake Assist Your vehicle has a panic brake assist system that the driver has applied hard/fast ...
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...or you tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at the heavier loads. • Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Don't drive... your vehicle wear in at full throttle. You can write us at all important. The CTS-V is not rated or designed to pull a trailer are many different laws, including speed limit...that can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. • Don't tow a trailer at : Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O. Make sure your new vehicle is used to tow any special equipment that ...
...or you tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at the heavier loads. • Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Don't drive... your vehicle wear in at full throttle. You can write us at all important. The CTS-V is not rated or designed to pull a trailer are many different laws, including speed limit...that can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. • Don't tow a trailer at : Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O. Make sure your new vehicle is used to tow any special equipment that ...
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...Protection Operating Mode ...5-31 Cooling System ...5-32 Power Steering Fluid ...5-37 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-38 Brakes ...5-39 Battery ...5-42 Jump Starting ...5-42 Rear Axle ...5-48 Bulb Replacement ...5-49 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ...5-49 Halogen Bulbs ...5-49 Front Turn Signal...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 - Tire Pressure ...5-62 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of ...
...Protection Operating Mode ...5-31 Cooling System ...5-32 Power Steering Fluid ...5-37 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-38 Brakes ...5-39 Battery ...5-42 Jump Starting ...5-42 Rear Axle ...5-48 Bulb Replacement ...5-49 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ...5-49 Halogen Bulbs ...5-49 Front Turn Signal...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 - Tire Pressure ...5-62 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of ...
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... Customization" in the trash, pouring it to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal. Instead, recycle it by putting it in the CTS Navigation System Owner Supplement for help. Once XXX% ENGINE OIL LIFE menu item is highlighted, press and hold the CLR button. Clean your skin and... a problem properly disposing of the DIC display to the environment. Wash or properly dispose of oil products. Never dispose of water. Navigation System If you start your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for how to reset the oil life indicator. 5-21
... Customization" in the trash, pouring it to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal. Instead, recycle it by putting it in the CTS Navigation System Owner Supplement for help. Once XXX% ENGINE OIL LIFE menu item is highlighted, press and hold the CLR button. Clean your skin and... a problem properly disposing of the DIC display to the environment. Wash or properly dispose of oil products. Never dispose of water. Navigation System If you start your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for how to reset the oil life indicator. 5-21
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...uid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on hot engine part or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. A fluid loss in the...add fluid. Check that some of the filler plug hole. 3. If your vehicle is a CTS-V, apply LOCTITE ® #516 or equivalent sealant to the threads and then reinstall the filler plug. ...If the fluid level is good and your vehicle is a CTS, replace the gasket and reinstall the filler plug. How to Add Fluid Here is how to ...
...uid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on hot engine part or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. A fluid loss in the...add fluid. Check that some of the filler plug hole. 3. If your vehicle is a CTS-V, apply LOCTITE ® #516 or equivalent sealant to the threads and then reinstall the filler plug. ...If the fluid level is good and your vehicle is a CTS, replace the gasket and reinstall the filler plug. How to Add Fluid Here is how to ...