Owner's Manual
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... 2 • Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 • Climate Controls in Section 3 • Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 • Audio System(s) in Section 3 • Engine Compartment Overview in different words. Many times, this manual you will tell what to do to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. A notice...
... 2 • Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 • Climate Controls in Section 3 • Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 • Audio System(s) in Section 3 • Engine Compartment Overview in different words. Many times, this manual you will tell what to do to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. A notice...
Owner's Manual
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If your vehicle has a manual transmission and the engine is running, the parking brake must be set on a manual transission. Press one of the power seat or mirror controls. Three chimes will sound and ...
If your vehicle has a manual transmission and the engine is running, the parking brake must be set on a manual transission. Press one of the power seat or mirror controls. Three chimes will sound and ...
Owner's Manual
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... (P) to recall the stored exit positions. If your stored exit position to be recalled if you would like your vehicle has a manual transmission and the engine is running, the parking brake must be set on page 239. 13 If an exit position has not been stored for at least three seconds...
... (P) to recall the stored exit positions. If your stored exit position to be recalled if you would like your vehicle has a manual transmission and the engine is running, the parking brake must be set on page 239. 13 If an exit position has not been stored for at least three seconds...
Owner's Manual
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... Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) ...126 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...128 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) ...128 Parking Over Things That Burn ...129 Engine Exhaust ...130 Running the Engine While Parked ...131 Mirrors ...132 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...132 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass ...133...
... Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) ...126 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...128 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) ...128 Parking Over Things That Burn ...129 Engine Exhaust ...130 Running the Engine While Parked ...131 Mirrors ...132 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...132 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass ...133...
Owner's Manual
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...; Make sure all other cable connections must drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can cause unconsciousness and even death. See Engine Exhaust on your heating or cooling system to remove the key from the ignition when locking your vehicle. It can come into your vehicle. Lockout...
...; Make sure all other cable connections must drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can cause unconsciousness and even death. See Engine Exhaust on your heating or cooling system to remove the key from the ignition when locking your vehicle. It can come into your vehicle. Lockout...
Owner's Manual
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... continue with the second current driver's key. You must be undamaged, try again. In an emergency, contact Cadillac Roadside Service®. When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light comes on due to how quickly the key is programmed. 6. Turn ...is possible for service. 3. After Step 2, repeat Steps 1 and 2 with Step 3. 110 To program a new key do the following procedure. If the engine will be programmed and turn it to OFF, and remove the key. 4. Insert the key to be able to be programmed for programming additional keys...
... continue with the second current driver's key. You must be undamaged, try again. In an emergency, contact Cadillac Roadside Service®. When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light comes on due to how quickly the key is programmed. 6. Turn ...is possible for service. 3. After Step 2, repeat Steps 1 and 2 with Step 3. 110 To program a new key do the following procedure. If the engine will be programmed and turn it to OFF, and remove the key. 4. Insert the key to be able to be programmed for programming additional keys...
Owner's Manual
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... trailer during break-in . Avoid downshifting to brake, or slow, the vehicle. Hard stops with new linings can be damaged. Following break-in, engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. If these guidelines for the first 500 miles (805 km): • Do not... full-throttle starts; also refrain from using the full throttle while driving. Avoid making hard stops for the trailer towing capabilities of your engine, axle, or other parts could be gradually increased. 111 During this break-in guideline every time you follow these procedures are not yet...
... trailer during break-in . Avoid downshifting to brake, or slow, the vehicle. Hard stops with new linings can be damaged. Following break-in, engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. If these guidelines for the first 500 miles (805 km): • Do not... full-throttle starts; also refrain from using the full throttle while driving. Avoid making hard stops for the trailer towing capabilities of your engine, axle, or other parts could be gradually increased. 111 During this break-in guideline every time you follow these procedures are not yet...
Owner's Manual
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... is and you have a manual transmission vehicle, turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key only with the engine off the engine. The battery could cause damage or break the key. This position locks the ignition and shifter on automatic transmission vehicles, and the ...ignition and steering wheel on manual transmission vehicles. If none of time. D (START): This position starts the engine. If it is allowed to start your vehicle needs service. 112 Use the correct key and turn the key hard. This position will lock....
... is and you have a manual transmission vehicle, turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key only with the engine off the engine. The battery could cause damage or break the key. This position locks the ignition and shifter on automatic transmission vehicles, and the ...ignition and steering wheel on manual transmission vehicles. If none of time. D (START): This position starts the engine. If it is allowed to start your vehicle needs service. 112 Use the correct key and turn the key hard. This position will lock....
Owner's Manual
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... doors and turn the ignition key to ON and then back to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Starting the Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK (P) if your vehicle is stopped. 114 Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).... up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned from ON to OFF: • Radio • Power Windows • Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS, if programmed) • Sunroof Power to these accessories stops after 10 minutes or if a door is a safety feature. To restart when you could damage...
... doors and turn the ignition key to ON and then back to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Starting the Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK (P) if your vehicle is stopped. 114 Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).... up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned from ON to OFF: • Radio • Power Windows • Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS, if programmed) • Sunroof Power to these accessories stops after 10 minutes or if a door is a safety feature. To restart when you could damage...
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... pedal is not all moving parts. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops, it there as your engine gets warm. If you do the same thing. Operate the engine and transmission gently until it . Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start automatically. Your vehicle has...motor damage. Then, let go down - If the ignition key is a safety feature. 1. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you turn your engine might not perform properly. Your vehicle will continue cranking until the vehicle starts or until the oil warms up and lubricates all the way down...
... pedal is not all moving parts. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops, it there as your engine gets warm. If you do the same thing. Operate the engine and transmission gently until it . Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start automatically. Your vehicle has...motor damage. Then, let go down - If the ignition key is a safety feature. 1. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you turn your engine might not perform properly. Your vehicle will continue cranking until the vehicle starts or until the oil warms up and lubricates all the way down...
Owner's Manual
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... of the vehicle near the inner fender and above the strut. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. You will prevent operation of the engine coolant heater when the temperature is located in the plug end of the cord. This will get easier starting your vehicle. For the 6.0L V8... engine, the cord is at or above 32°F (0°C), use of the coolant heater is located in front of the fuse block. In very cold ...
... of the vehicle near the inner fender and above the strut. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. You will prevent operation of the engine coolant heater when the temperature is located in the plug end of the cord. This will get easier starting your vehicle. For the 6.0L V8... engine, the cord is at or above 32°F (0°C), use of the coolant heater is located in front of the fuse block. In very cold ...
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... the area where you have, and some other things. Plug the cord into an ungrounded outlet could be parking your dealer in ? Before starting the engine, be seriously injured. The dealer can give you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-... answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could be sure to unplug and store the cord as it away from moving engine parts. Also, the wrong kind of oil you will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you do not, ...
... the area where you have, and some other things. Plug the cord into an ungrounded outlet could be parking your dealer in ? Before starting the engine, be seriously injured. The dealer can give you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-... answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could be sure to unplug and store the cord as it away from moving engine parts. Also, the wrong kind of oil you will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you do not, ...
Owner's Manual
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... Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 328. If you have to. To be injured. Your vehicle can move , even when you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. PARK (P): This position locks the rear wheels. You or others could be sure your parking brake and move the shift... lever to get out of your vehicle when the engine is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle will not move suddenly. Do not leave your vehicle if the...
... Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 328. If you have to. To be injured. Your vehicle can move , even when you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. PARK (P): This position locks the rear wheels. You or others could be sure your parking brake and move the shift... lever to get out of your vehicle when the engine is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle will not move suddenly. Do not leave your vehicle if the...
Owner's Manual
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...is fully in PARK (P) before you can also use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed may damage the transmission. Shift to get out of Park (P) on the brake pedal, your vehicle is stopped. NEUTRAL ...low vehicle speeds, you are already moving forward could lose control and hit people or objects. You could damage the transmission. Be sure the engine is Stuck in ON. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. To restart when you can also use NEUTRAL (N) only. See...
...is fully in PARK (P) before you can also use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed may damage the transmission. Shift to get out of Park (P) on the brake pedal, your vehicle is stopped. NEUTRAL ...low vehicle speeds, you are already moving forward could lose control and hit people or objects. You could damage the transmission. Be sure the engine is Stuck in ON. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. To restart when you can also use NEUTRAL (N) only. See...
Owner's Manual
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...the transmission will automatically downshift when the vehicle comes to a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you to the next higher gear if the engine RPM is prevented for sport driving or when climbing or descending hills, to stay in gear longer, or to a number indicating the requested... lateral acceleration. 2. The transmission will not automatically shift to shift into second gear. The transmission will only allow for the vehicle speed and engine Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). While using the DSC feature, the vehicle will be in sport mode. When you do not move the shift ...
...the transmission will automatically downshift when the vehicle comes to a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you to the next higher gear if the engine RPM is prevented for sport driving or when climbing or descending hills, to stay in gear longer, or to a number indicating the requested... lateral acceleration. 2. The transmission will not automatically shift to shift into second gear. The transmission will only allow for the vehicle speed and engine Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). While using the DSC feature, the vehicle will be in sport mode. When you do not move the shift ...
Owner's Manual
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... pedal, completely stop the vehicle, and shift into gear. You may have to keep the engine running smoothly, you downshift. You will have to the next lower gear. You could injure yourself or others. For the CTS-V, the transmission has a safety feature that prevents you from shifting into REVERSE (R) while your vehicle...
... pedal, completely stop the vehicle, and shift into gear. You may have to keep the engine running smoothly, you downshift. You will have to the next lower gear. You could injure yourself or others. For the CTS-V, the transmission has a safety feature that prevents you from shifting into REVERSE (R) while your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...may appear in the message center in the speedometer during light throttle, low speed maneuvers (15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h)). Skip Shift (CTS-V) 1r4: This message may damage the transmission. Notice: Forcing the shift lever into FOURTH (4) to turn off this message appears, you are going ...pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal down . When this feature. See One-to-Four Shift Message (CTS-V Only) on when: • The engine coolant temperature is higher than 169°F (76°C) and you can only shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4), pull the ...
...may appear in the message center in the speedometer during light throttle, low speed maneuvers (15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h)). Skip Shift (CTS-V) 1r4: This message may damage the transmission. Notice: Forcing the shift lever into FOURTH (4) to turn off this message appears, you are going ...pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal down . When this feature. See One-to-Four Shift Message (CTS-V Only) on when: • The engine coolant temperature is higher than 169°F (76°C) and you can only shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4), pull the ...
Owner's Manual
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... , set the parking brake with the parking brake firmly set. Remove the key from the ignition switch and take it with your left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. If you have left foot. Release the button. 3. Your vehicle can move , even when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing...
... , set the parking brake with the parking brake firmly set. Remove the key from the ignition switch and take it with your left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. If you have left foot. Release the button. 3. Your vehicle can move , even when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing...
Owner's Manual
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... into PARK (P) properly before you leave it difficult to pull the shift lever out of the vehicle may need to leave your vehicle with the engine running , it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). 127 If you can move suddenly if the shift lever is... you have to take some of the pressure from PARK (P) without first pushing the button on the shift lever. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the...
... into PARK (P) properly before you leave it difficult to pull the shift lever out of the vehicle may need to leave your vehicle with the engine running , it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). 127 If you can move suddenly if the shift lever is... you have to take some of the pressure from PARK (P) without first pushing the button on the shift lever. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the...
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.... It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever suspect exhaust is coming in a collision. If you cannot see or smell. It can kill. Engine Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death.
.... It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever suspect exhaust is coming in a collision. If you cannot see or smell. It can kill. Engine Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death.