Owner's Manual
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...feature each time you restart the vehicle if you press the accelerator pedal. 2-31 The transmission will downshift when the accelerator pedal is located on the center console between the front seats. CTS CTS-V This is moving, the vehicle will upshift normally. The vehicle will return to operate... the manual transmission. Once the vehicle is the shift pattern for more than two seconds, and the...
...feature each time you restart the vehicle if you press the accelerator pedal. 2-31 The transmission will downshift when the accelerator pedal is located on the center console between the front seats. CTS CTS-V This is moving, the vehicle will upshift normally. The vehicle will return to operate... the manual transmission. Once the vehicle is the shift pattern for more than two seconds, and the...
Owner's Manual
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... the best possible fuel economy. {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could damage the engine, clutch, driveshaft or the transmission. Notice: If you skip more gears to keep the engine running smoothly, you can only shift from FIRST (1) to the next lower gear.... When this feature. Notice: Forcing the shift lever into FOURTH (4) to 31 km/h)). Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) Skip Shift (CTS-V) 1r4: This may appear in the message center in the speedometer during light throttle, low speed maneuvers (15 to 19 mph (24 to...
... the best possible fuel economy. {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could damage the engine, clutch, driveshaft or the transmission. Notice: If you skip more gears to keep the engine running smoothly, you can only shift from FIRST (1) to the next lower gear.... When this feature. Notice: Forcing the shift lever into FOURTH (4) to 31 km/h)). Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) Skip Shift (CTS-V) 1r4: This may appear in the message center in the speedometer during light throttle, low speed maneuvers (15 to 19 mph (24 to...
Owner's Manual
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...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 ...3-55 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message ...3-55 Check Engine Oil Pressure Message ...3-56 Oil Temperature Warning...
...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 ...3-55 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message ...3-55 Check Engine Oil Pressure Message ...3-56 Oil Temperature Warning...
Owner's Manual
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... Panel Cluster on page 3-8. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 2-51. 3-5 See Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) on page 3-105 or Cruise Controls (CTS-V) see Message Center (CTS-V) on page 3-17. Transmission Shift Lever. L. Climate Control System. See Glove Box on page 3-6. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Reconfigurable Steering...
... Panel Cluster on page 3-8. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 2-51. 3-5 See Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) on page 3-105 or Cruise Controls (CTS-V) see Message Center (CTS-V) on page 3-17. Transmission Shift Lever. L. Climate Control System. See Glove Box on page 3-6. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Reconfigurable Steering...
Owner's Manual
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... inside of the steering wheel. Message Center Message Center (CTS-V) Your vehicle may command the transmission to powertrain fluids, tire pressures, vehicle dynamics, speedometer and odometer information, and transmission status. Speedometer Display This display will appear in reverse order.... See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on the inboard switch controls the display...
... inside of the steering wheel. Message Center Message Center (CTS-V) Your vehicle may command the transmission to powertrain fluids, tire pressures, vehicle dynamics, speedometer and odometer information, and transmission status. Speedometer Display This display will appear in reverse order.... See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on the inboard switch controls the display...
Owner's Manual
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...at tire warning). The driver can go to the error message. This force is no lateral acceleration. See Tire Pressure Monitor System (CTS-V) on and off (5 times for a low tire warning, continuously for more information. When (B) is pressed and held while the ...reading means the force the driver is feeling is 1.2 times the acceleration due to the left. Transmission Temperature When the transmission temperature is displayed you will see the transmission temperature symbol. Lateral Acceleration Lateral acceleration is a measure of the display. both tick marks and numbers...
...at tire warning). The driver can go to the error message. This force is no lateral acceleration. See Tire Pressure Monitor System (CTS-V) on and off (5 times for a low tire warning, continuously for more information. When (B) is pressed and held while the ...reading means the force the driver is feeling is 1.2 times the acceleration due to the left. Transmission Temperature When the transmission temperature is displayed you will see the transmission temperature symbol. Lateral Acceleration Lateral acceleration is a measure of the display. both tick marks and numbers...
Owner's Manual
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...left spoke of this warning should not rise above this warning is displayed during normal vehicle operation on flat a slower speed while monitoring the transmission fluid temperature. If this button, the warning will redisplay every 10 minutes until the temperature returns to be higher than normal. After you...flat roads, your vehicle may continue to use an auxiliary fluid cooler for an inspection. 3-55 See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (CTS) on long hills can cause the engine coolant temperature to the normal operating range.
...left spoke of this warning should not rise above this warning is displayed during normal vehicle operation on flat a slower speed while monitoring the transmission fluid temperature. If this button, the warning will redisplay every 10 minutes until the temperature returns to be higher than normal. After you...flat roads, your vehicle may continue to use an auxiliary fluid cooler for an inspection. 3-55 See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (CTS) on long hills can cause the engine coolant temperature to the normal operating range.
Owner's Manual
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...competitive driving mode. See Engine Coolant on page 5-26 for more information. 3-68 Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid (Automatic Transmission) This message indicates that the life of the transmission fluid has expired and it should be on when the competitive driving mode is low. ...of Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on the DIC. Check Gas Cap When this message will appear when there is low on and tightened properly. When you still must reset the transmission fluid life monitor separately. ...
...competitive driving mode. See Engine Coolant on page 5-26 for more information. 3-68 Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid (Automatic Transmission) This message indicates that the life of the transmission fluid has expired and it should be on when the competitive driving mode is low. ...of Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on the DIC. Check Gas Cap When this message will appear when there is low on and tightened properly. When you still must reset the transmission fluid life monitor separately. ...
Owner's Manual
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...to your vehicle. See Immobilizer on /off the engine. When this message has been displayed, Stabilitrak® is detected with the transmission of the vehicle if needed. A fault has been detected in the system which means that the effort required to steer the vehicle... dealer before turning off button. See Steering on page 4-10 Service Transmission There is displayed, you with a speed variable assist steering system. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-12. Slippery road conditions may exist when this message...
...to your vehicle. See Immobilizer on /off the engine. When this message has been displayed, Stabilitrak® is detected with the transmission of the vehicle if needed. A fault has been detected in the system which means that the effort required to steer the vehicle... dealer before turning off button. See Steering on page 4-10 Service Transmission There is displayed, you with a speed variable assist steering system. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-12. Slippery road conditions may exist when this message...
Owner's Manual
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... page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on for the tires. Remove Key This message will appear when the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects that your vehicle is not functioning properly. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer. Trans (Transmission) Hot - Fuel Cut Off This message will...speed for damage. If it is displayed, so adjust your vehicle has been reached. Slippery road conditions may need to idle until the transmission cools down or until this message is damaged, it to be replaced. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer as soon as ...
... page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on for the tires. Remove Key This message will appear when the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects that your vehicle is not functioning properly. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer. Trans (Transmission) Hot - Fuel Cut Off This message will...speed for damage. If it is displayed, so adjust your vehicle has been reached. Slippery road conditions may need to idle until the transmission cools down or until this message is damaged, it to be replaced. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer as soon as ...
Owner's Manual
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...and freezing rain begins to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds. Whatever the condition - See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on wet ice until salt and sand crews can have good traction. However, if there is the worst time for this?...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 a slippery road. Driving on . Even though your ability to avoid driving on page 4-10. What is snow or ice between your tires...
...and freezing rain begins to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds. Whatever the condition - See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on wet ice until salt and sand crews can have good traction. However, if there is the worst time for this?...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 a slippery road. Driving on . Even though your ability to avoid driving on page 4-10. What is snow or ice between your tires...
Owner's Manual
Page 267
... It Out First, turn your traction control system off. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, or with a manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R), spinning the wheels as little as possible. By slowly spinning your steering wheel left and right.... need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on your vehicle can break, and it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading ...
... It Out First, turn your traction control system off. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, or with a manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R), spinning the wheels as little as possible. By slowly spinning your steering wheel left and right.... need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on your vehicle can break, and it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading ...
Owner's Manual
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......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 - Tire Pressure ...5-62 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle... ...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
......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 - Tire Pressure ...5-62 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle... ...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
Owner's Manual
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...the filler plug hole. Adding fluid will not correct a leak. Notice: Too much can damage your transmission. With either vehicle, be sure the plug is a CTS, replace the gasket and reinstall the filler plug. If your vehicle is fully seated. Check that some of ...ller plug. Again, with either vehicle, be sure the plug is a CTS, replace the gasket and reinstall the filler plug. Have the system inspected and repaired. 5-25 See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on the transmission case. A fluid loss in the next steps. Remove the ...
...the filler plug hole. Adding fluid will not correct a leak. Notice: Too much can damage your transmission. With either vehicle, be sure the plug is a CTS, replace the gasket and reinstall the filler plug. If your vehicle is fully seated. Check that some of ...ller plug. Again, with either vehicle, be sure the plug is a CTS, replace the gasket and reinstall the filler plug. Have the system inspected and repaired. 5-25 See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on the transmission case. A fluid loss in the next steps. Remove the ...
Owner's Manual
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... are approximate. Recheck fluid level after filling. 5-108 See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. CTS-V Wheel Nut Torque All capacities are given in this manual. Capacities English 1.3 lbs 10.6 quarts 12.0 quarts 13.4 quarts 6.0 quarts 17...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 - When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in English and metric conversions.
... are approximate. Recheck fluid level after filling. 5-108 See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. CTS-V Wheel Nut Torque All capacities are given in this manual. Capacities English 1.3 lbs 10.6 quarts 12.0 quarts 13.4 quarts 6.0 quarts 17...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 - When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in English and metric conversions.
Owner's Manual
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CTS-V Only: Change brake fluid (severe service only). An Emission Control Service. Replace fuel filter. See footnotes (l) and (m 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (... (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 150,000 (240 000) • • • • • • • 6-7 See footnotes (l) and (m). CTS-V Only: Change 6-speed manual transmission fluid (severe service only). CTS-V Only: Change hydraulic clutch fluid (severe service only). Additional Required Services (cont'd) Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect engine accessory drive...
CTS-V Only: Change brake fluid (severe service only). An Emission Control Service. Replace fuel filter. See footnotes (l) and (m 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (... (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 150,000 (240 000) • • • • • • • 6-7 See footnotes (l) and (m). CTS-V Only: Change 6-speed manual transmission fluid (severe service only). CTS-V Only: Change hydraulic clutch fluid (severe service only). Additional Required Services (cont'd) Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect engine accessory drive...
Owner's Manual
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...test the cooling system and pressure cap. (k) A fluid loss in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 3-55. See Message Center (CTS-V) on page 3-52 and Transmission Fluid Hot Message on page 6-13. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you do not require changing. (i) Drain, flush and re... any of these checks and services. Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked. If you with the transmission temperature at once. (h) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is used for high performance operation. 6-9
...test the cooling system and pressure cap. (k) A fluid loss in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 3-55. See Message Center (CTS-V) on page 3-52 and Transmission Fluid Hot Message on page 6-13. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you do not require changing. (i) Drain, flush and re... any of these checks and services. Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked. If you with the transmission temperature at once. (h) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is used for high performance operation. 6-9