Owner's Manual
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...trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from : GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name CTS are on the road. Part No. 05CTS A First Edition ii © Copyright General ... the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for the vehicle. Index A good place to quickly locate information about the features and controls for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it was printed. Pictures and words work together in U.S.A. If this manual.
...trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from : GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name CTS are on the road. Part No. 05CTS A First Edition ii © Copyright General ... the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for the vehicle. Index A good place to quickly locate information about the features and controls for Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it was printed. Pictures and words work together in U.S.A. If this manual.
Owner's Manual
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... is moving, the vehicle will upshift normally. Once the vehicle is active. CTS CTS-V This is located on the center console between the front seats. The following explains how to use when the vehicle is automatically turned off the ignition while using the winter driving mode. The transmission will return to move. This feature...
... is moving, the vehicle will upshift normally. Once the vehicle is active. CTS CTS-V This is located on the center console between the front seats. The following explains how to use when the vehicle is automatically turned off the ignition while using the winter driving mode. The transmission will return to move. This feature...
Owner's Manual
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... mph (24 to the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or more gears to FOURTH (4), pull the shift lever straight back using light force on when: • The engine coolant temperature is not running smoothly or for good performance. If the vehicle speed drops below 20 ...only shift from FIRST (1) to turn off this message appears, you are 21 percent throttle or less. 2-33 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 SECOND (2). ...
... mph (24 to the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or more gears to FOURTH (4), pull the shift lever straight back using light force on when: • The engine coolant temperature is not running smoothly or for good performance. If the vehicle speed drops below 20 ...only shift from FIRST (1) to turn off this message appears, you are 21 percent throttle or less. 2-33 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 SECOND (2). ...
Owner's Manual
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... Wheel Controls A steering wheel control on the CTS can be used to make a phone call. If your vehicle has this system by calling 1-800-355-3515. Operation is subject to this feature, the control buttons are located on the CTS steering wheel to activate devices such as gate operators..., garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems and home lighting. HomeLink® Transmitter If your vehicle is subject to use this symbol on the driver's sun visor. 2-...
... Wheel Controls A steering wheel control on the CTS can be used to make a phone call. If your vehicle has this system by calling 1-800-355-3515. Operation is subject to this feature, the control buttons are located on the CTS steering wheel to activate devices such as gate operators..., garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems and home lighting. HomeLink® Transmitter If your vehicle is subject to use this symbol on the driver's sun visor. 2-...
Owner's Manual
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... return to the list if you desire to the control you program a control with the Navigation system, do the following: 1. Each function can only be used once. When you wish to Prog SWC located at the right of the screen. 4. Press the multi-function button next to program (1, 2, 3 or 4). Once the...-function button next to program another function to exit each menu. If you remove it from the list of the display. 6. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever CTS CTS-V 3-8
... return to the list if you desire to the control you program a control with the Navigation system, do the following: 1. Each function can only be used once. When you wish to Prog SWC located at the right of the screen. 4. Press the multi-function button next to program (1, 2, 3 or 4). Once the...-function button next to program another function to exit each menu. If you remove it from the list of the display. 6. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever CTS CTS-V 3-8
Owner's Manual
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...help on long trips. If you want to on . Move the cruise control switch to use cruise control. 1. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel ...If your cruise control on slippery roads. When road conditions allow you want to safely use your vehicle is already active. So, do not want . 3. Get up to the speed you to .... 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 the accelerator. Press in the set the...
...help on long trips. If you want to on . Move the cruise control switch to use cruise control. 1. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel ...If your cruise control on slippery roads. When road conditions allow you want to safely use your vehicle is already active. So, do not want . 3. Get up to the speed you to .... 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 the accelerator. Press in the set the...
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... km/h) or more without keeping your vehicle is helpful on winding roads or in tire traction can be dangerous on page 4-11. So, do not use cruise control on . 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 slippery roads.
... km/h) or more without keeping your vehicle is helpful on winding roads or in tire traction can be dangerous on page 4-11. So, do not use cruise control on . 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 slippery roads.
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... control on/off button on the steering wheel to turn signal/multifunction lever. AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to use your speed. O(Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the control with the following four positions: Ending Cruise Control To end a cruise control session... for the CTS has the following : • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights 3-20 Stepping on page 3-8. AUTO mode will turn off the system completely. Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located in automatic mode. Using Cruise Control ...
... control on/off button on the steering wheel to turn signal/multifunction lever. AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to use your speed. O(Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the control with the following four positions: Ending Cruise Control To end a cruise control session... for the CTS has the following : • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights 3-20 Stepping on page 3-8. AUTO mode will turn off the system completely. Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located in automatic mode. Using Cruise Control ...
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...upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle. 5 (Headlamps): 3-21 See Lights On Reminder on the DIC display. CTS-V The exterior lamp control for the CTS-V has the following : • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights Headlamps ...the following four positions: Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for about six seconds. AUTO mode will immediately turn off , the Headlamps Suggested message will sound if the exterior lamp ...
...upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle. 5 (Headlamps): 3-21 See Lights On Reminder on the DIC display. CTS-V The exterior lamp control for the CTS-V has the following : • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights Headlamps ...the following four positions: Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for about six seconds. AUTO mode will immediately turn off , the Headlamps Suggested message will sound if the exterior lamp ...
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... will read dark, and the exterior lamps or the Headlamps Suggested message will also turn off , turn off . To operate the fog lamps on the CTS: • To turn the fog lamps on, turn the fog lamp band on the high-beam headlamps, the fog lamps will appear on the DIC... whenever the ignition is used to turn the fog lamps off . If you switch back to low-beam headlamps. 3-23 The band will return to its original position, and the...
... will read dark, and the exterior lamps or the Headlamps Suggested message will also turn off , turn off . To operate the fog lamps on the CTS: • To turn the fog lamps on, turn the fog lamp band on the high-beam headlamps, the fog lamps will appear on the DIC... whenever the ignition is used to turn the fog lamps off . If you switch back to low-beam headlamps. 3-23 The band will return to its original position, and the...
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... back on again when you need to leave the lamps on for this feature is turned to OFF. To operate the fog lamps on the CTS-V: Instrument Panel Brightness The lever for more than 10 minutes, use the exterior lamp control to turn the lamps back on.
... back on again when you need to leave the lamps on for this feature is turned to OFF. To operate the fog lamps on the CTS-V: Instrument Panel Brightness The lever for more than 10 minutes, use the exterior lamp control to turn the lamps back on.
Owner's Manual
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...your vehicle. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know they're working. See Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on your vehicle. Warning lights come on programming these controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-58 for more information on brie...or is wrong before it . They're a big help you locate them. 3-34 Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS) Your vehicle may have four controls that can be programmed for use with this section, you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice. The controls are driving, or when ...
...your vehicle. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know they're working. See Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on your vehicle. Warning lights come on programming these controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-58 for more information on brie...or is wrong before it . They're a big help you locate them. 3-34 Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS) Your vehicle may have four controls that can be programmed for use with this section, you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice. The controls are driving, or when ...
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CTS (United States version shown, Canada similar) 3-35 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is running. You'll know how fast you're going, how much fuel you're using and many of the other things you know at a glance how your vehicle is designed to let you 'll need to know to drive safely and economically.
CTS (United States version shown, Canada similar) 3-35 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is running. You'll know how fast you're going, how much fuel you're using and many of the other things you know at a glance how your vehicle is designed to let you 'll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Owner's Manual
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... the TC (traction control) warning light stays on or comes on while 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... on , you still have brakes, but you don't have it fixed so it doesn't come on if you turn the traction control system off using the TC (traction control) on/off the road as soon as possible and stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off then back...
... the TC (traction control) warning light stays on or comes on while 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... on , you still have brakes, but you don't have it fixed so it doesn't come on if you turn the traction control system off using the TC (traction control) on/off the road as soon as possible and stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off then back...
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... page 3-13 or Cruise Control (CTS-V) on page 3-17 for more information. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off . Cruise Control Light This light comes on ... cruise control. Lights On Reminder This light comes on page 3-23 for more information. 3-50 See Fog Lamps on whenever the parking lamps are in use.
... page 3-13 or Cruise Control (CTS-V) on page 3-17 for more information. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off . Cruise Control Light This light comes on ... cruise control. Lights On Reminder This light comes on page 3-23 for more information. 3-50 See Fog Lamps on whenever the parking lamps are in use.
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... above 265°F (129°C). To acknowledge this button, the warning will redisplay every 10 minutes until the temperature returns to use an auxiliary fluid cooler for the transmission and differential. After you press this warning, press either button on the outboard switch... this flashing symbol, the transmission fluid temperature is high (290°F (143°C)). See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (CTS) on page 5-24 for more information. If this warning will redisplay every 10 minutes until the temperature returns to be higher than normal....
... above 265°F (129°C). To acknowledge this button, the warning will redisplay every 10 minutes until the temperature returns to use an auxiliary fluid cooler for the transmission and differential. After you press this warning, press either button on the outboard switch... this flashing symbol, the transmission fluid temperature is high (290°F (143°C)). See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (CTS) on page 5-24 for more information. If this warning will redisplay every 10 minutes until the temperature returns to be higher than normal....
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...the DIC: INFO (Information): Use the up or down arrows on this button to clear DIC messages and to reset some DIC displays to exit out of your vehicle's systems. It is also the display for your vehicle has the Navigation system, see the CTS/CTS-V Navigation system manual for ...instructions on operating the DIC for more information. 3-58 If your vehicle. This button is also used to scroll through the system status information. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-...
...the DIC: INFO (Information): Use the up or down arrows on this button to clear DIC messages and to reset some DIC displays to exit out of your vehicle's systems. It is also the display for your vehicle has the Navigation system, see the CTS/CTS-V Navigation system manual for ...instructions on operating the DIC for more information. 3-58 If your vehicle. This button is also used to scroll through the system status information. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-...
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...and Messages on page 3-65 and Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-88 for more information. 8/ 4 (Clock/Information Display): Use this menu item to those with CD on page 3-89 for more information. 3-64 Once your choice is displayed, turn the traction control system ...urban areas where there are fewer radio station signals available. Use this menu item. To switch between the clock display and the XM™ Information (Song, Artist, Album), if available. See Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on page 3-7 and "Configurable Radio Display ...
...and Messages on page 3-65 and Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-88 for more information. 8/ 4 (Clock/Information Display): Use this menu item to those with CD on page 3-89 for more information. 3-64 Once your choice is displayed, turn the traction control system ...urban areas where there are fewer radio station signals available. Use this menu item. To switch between the clock display and the XM™ Information (Song, Artist, Album), if available. See Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on page 3-7 and "Configurable Radio Display ...
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... be able to save the charge in the SETUP menu, see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-74 and Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on the screen seriously and remember that clearing the message will start reducing certain features of the vehicle that you did not want, ENGLISH is... as possible. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to scroll through the available languages and press the knob to clear it from the screen for further use. For more information on the radio, select LANGUAGE by your selection.
... be able to save the charge in the SETUP menu, see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-74 and Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on the screen seriously and remember that clearing the message will start reducing certain features of the vehicle that you did not want, ENGLISH is... as possible. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to scroll through the available languages and press the knob to clear it from the screen for further use. For more information on the radio, select LANGUAGE by your selection.
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... to take your dealer before turning off button. See Steering on /off Stabilitrak® (if equipped) using the TC (traction control) on page 4-12. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 2-19 for a few seconds after Stabilitrak® stops assisting you with directional control...
... to take your dealer before turning off button. See Steering on /off Stabilitrak® (if equipped) using the TC (traction control) on page 4-12. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 2-19 for a few seconds after Stabilitrak® stops assisting you with directional control...