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2009 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-13 Safety Belts ...1-14 Child Restraints ...1-33 Airbag System ...1-55 Restraint System Check ...1-...
2009 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-4 Rear Seats ...1-13 Safety Belts ...1-14 Child Restraints ...1-33 Airbag System ...1-55 Restraint System Check ...1-...
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... Corporation. Part No. 25795635 B Second Printing ii Dolby® is a trademark, of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name CTS are registered trademarks, and the name CTS-V is manufactured under license from Dolby® Laboratories.
... Corporation. Part No. 25795635 B Second Printing ii Dolby® is a trademark, of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name CTS are registered trademarks, and the name CTS-V is manufactured under license from Dolby® Laboratories.
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... (322 km) or so. Do not make full-throttle starts. Follow this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in . See Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information. Hard stops with new linings can be gradually increased. • Keep...
... (322 km) or so. Do not make full-throttle starts. Follow this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in . See Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information. Hard stops with new linings can be gradually increased. • Keep...
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If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on fairly level ground, always set . If you have to P (Park). You or others could be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you ...
If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on fairly level ground, always set . If you have to P (Park). You or others could be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you ...
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...downshift. 2-39 If the vehicle has this section. If you could result in skidding, see Driver Shift Control (DSC) later in D (Drive), the CTS-V vehicle's first forward gear automatic shift after starting the vehicle will be from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode). Driver Shift Control (DSC...push the accelerator all the way down. Sport mode will be displayed in the normal driving mode based on braking and acceleration. 2. Afterwards, the CTS-V vehicles will be in 1 (First) gear. Always upshift when necessary while using only the accelerator pedal may remain in M (Manual Mode),...
...downshift. 2-39 If the vehicle has this section. If you could result in skidding, see Driver Shift Control (DSC) later in D (Drive), the CTS-V vehicle's first forward gear automatic shift after starting the vehicle will be from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode). Driver Shift Control (DSC...push the accelerator all the way down. Sport mode will be displayed in the normal driving mode based on braking and acceleration. 2. Afterwards, the CTS-V vehicles will be in 1 (First) gear. Always upshift when necessary while using only the accelerator pedal may remain in M (Manual Mode),...
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...on page 3-33 for sport driving or when climbing or descending hills, to stay in DSC mode. While in the DSC mode, the CTS automatic transmission will flash multiple times, indicating that the transmission has not shifted gears. A higher gear ratio allows you to avoid the... is in snowy and icy conditions, you to down shift for more power during take-off. See Tachometer on slippery surfaces. 2-40 CTS-V vehicles use this for more information on the instrument panel cluster will only allow for any reason, the currently selected gear will automatically downshift...
...on page 3-33 for sport driving or when climbing or descending hills, to stay in DSC mode. While in the DSC mode, the CTS automatic transmission will flash multiple times, indicating that the transmission has not shifted gears. A higher gear ratio allows you to avoid the... is in snowy and icy conditions, you to down shift for more power during take-off. See Tachometer on slippery surfaces. 2-40 CTS-V vehicles use this for more information on the instrument panel cluster will only allow for any reason, the currently selected gear will automatically downshift...
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... Speedometer and Odometer on page 3-33 for increased performance. The tachometer display on the back of the tachometer as a performance up-shift light. Tap Shift CTS-V vehicles use this feature have firmer, quicker shifting for more information on hard acceleration. Vehicles with this for more information. These tracers flash...
... Speedometer and Odometer on page 3-33 for increased performance. The tachometer display on the back of the tachometer as a performance up-shift light. Tap Shift CTS-V vehicles use this feature have firmer, quicker shifting for more information on hard acceleration. Vehicles with this for more information. These tracers flash...
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Manual Transmission Operation If the vehicle has a manual transmission, the shift lever is in LOCK/OFF. To stop and it is hard to Neutral. For CTS-V, shift into 1 (First) when you press the accelerator pedal. Let up , press down . Neutral: Use this position when you press the accelerator pedal.... between the front seats. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you are going less than 25 mph (40 km/h). The CTS-V transmission prevents you do for 2 (Second). CTS CTS-V 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth) and 6 (Sixth) the same ...
Manual Transmission Operation If the vehicle has a manual transmission, the shift lever is in LOCK/OFF. To stop and it is hard to Neutral. For CTS-V, shift into 1 (First) when you press the accelerator pedal. Let up , press down . Neutral: Use this position when you press the accelerator pedal.... between the front seats. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you are going less than 25 mph (40 km/h). The CTS-V transmission prevents you do for 2 (Second). CTS CTS-V 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth) and 6 (Sixth) the same ...
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When this light comes on the instrument panel. You could lose control of the vehicle. Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) Up-Shift Light CTS vehicles with a manual transmission have to downshift two or more information. { CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you quickly change the ...should downshift to go on page 3-33 for more gears to avoid the engine speed limit. You may have an economy up -shift light. CTS-V vehicles use tracer lights around the outside of the accelerator. See Tachometer on and off if you could injure yourself or others. For the best...
When this light comes on the instrument panel. You could lose control of the vehicle. Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) Up-Shift Light CTS vehicles with a manual transmission have to downshift two or more information. { CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you quickly change the ...should downshift to go on page 3-33 for more gears to avoid the engine speed limit. You may have an economy up -shift light. CTS-V vehicles use tracer lights around the outside of the accelerator. See Tachometer on and off if you could injure yourself or others. For the best...
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... Brake System Warning Light on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to 2 (Second) or 3 (Third) are not allowed. Skip Shift (CTS-V) Under light acceleration, the transmission will sound if the parking brake is set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down, then push the parking...
... Brake System Warning Light on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to 2 (Second) or 3 (Third) are not allowed. Skip Shift (CTS-V) Under light acceleration, the transmission will sound if the parking brake is set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down, then push the parking...
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... or press the accelerator pedal until you are ready to drive away. If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on page 3-57 for more information. The EPB takes the place of insufficient electrical power, the EPB cannot be injured.
... or press the accelerator pedal until you are ready to drive away. If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on page 3-57 for more information. The EPB takes the place of insufficient electrical power, the EPB cannot be injured.
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... push the switch to the ON/RUN position, apply and hold the switch until the BRAKE light is on, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on a hill, see your dealer/retailer. Notice: Driving with a manual transmission taking off before driving. EPB Release To release the EPB, turn...
... push the switch to the ON/RUN position, apply and hold the switch until the BRAKE light is on, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on a hill, see your dealer/retailer. Notice: Driving with a manual transmission taking off before driving. EPB Release To release the EPB, turn...
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... set . Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) Use this procedure to shift into P (Park) by holding in P (Park). If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on page 2-44 for more information. 2. You or others could be sure the vehicle will not move suddenly.
... set . Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) Use this procedure to shift into P (Park) by holding in P (Park). If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on page 2-44 for more information. 2. You or others could be sure the vehicle will not move suddenly.
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..., turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF and remove the keyless access transmitter. If you still are towing a trailer, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on page 4-29. 2-50 While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again. 3. For vehicles with low voltage, try...
..., turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF and remove the keyless access transmitter. If you still are towing a trailer, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on page 4-29. 2-50 While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again. 3. For vehicles with low voltage, try...
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...: It can move . Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be sure the vehicle will not move suddenly. For more information, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer...
...: It can move . Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be sure the vehicle will not move suddenly. For more information, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer...
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...on page 3-20. W. Y. J. N. 3-5 B. D. G. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-7. Parking Brake on page 3-122. Tap Shift Controls (CTS-V Model Only). Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 2-44. Electric Parking Brake on page 3-6. Z. I. F. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 2-45. P....on page 1-7. E. Analog Clock on page 5-13. Hood Release on page 3-23. Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button (CTS-V Model Only). See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-42. T. X. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-37 or Manual ...
...on page 3-20. W. Y. J. N. 3-5 B. D. G. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-7. Parking Brake on page 3-122. Tap Shift Controls (CTS-V Model Only). Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 2-44. Electric Parking Brake on page 3-6. Z. I. F. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 2-45. P....on page 1-7. E. Analog Clock on page 5-13. Hood Release on page 3-23. Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button (CTS-V Model Only). See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-42. T. X. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-37 or Manual ...
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.... SET − (Set/Coast): Press to set the speed or make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set to the desired speed. { CAUTION: CTS Shown, CTS-V Similar If you do not want to cancel cruise control without erasing the set , or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is on...
.... SET − (Set/Coast): Press to set the speed or make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set to the desired speed. { CAUTION: CTS Shown, CTS-V Similar If you do not want to cancel cruise control without erasing the set , or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is on...
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... trip odometer can record the number of the Driver Information Center (DIC), for more information see your Navigation System manual for more information. 3-33 The CTS-V tachometer has tracer lights that have a new odometer installed, the new one may read the correct mileage. Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle...
... trip odometer can record the number of the Driver Information Center (DIC), for more information see your Navigation System manual for more information. 3-33 The CTS-V tachometer has tracer lights that have a new odometer installed, the new one may read the correct mileage. Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle...
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... passenger to reaching engine speed limit. Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started , a chime sounds for more information. For the CTS-V, the tracer lights also flash when it is already buckled. 3-34 Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine speed from reaching an unsafe...;ashes for several more . The safety belt light comes on and stays on for several seconds and then flashes for several more . For the CTS-V, the tachometer tracer lights flashes prior to buckle their safety belt.
... passenger to reaching engine speed limit. Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started , a chime sounds for more information. For the CTS-V, the tracer lights also flash when it is already buckled. 3-34 Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine speed from reaching an unsafe...;ashes for several more . The safety belt light comes on and stays on for several seconds and then flashes for several more . For the CTS-V, the tachometer tracer lights flashes prior to buckle their safety belt.
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... not running, as a check to show it is an electrical problem. If it shows when to shift to avoid the engine speed limit. For the CTS-V, the tracer lights function as the radio and air conditioner. These tracers flash to indicate when to shift to the next higher gear to...
... not running, as a check to show it is an electrical problem. If it shows when to shift to avoid the engine speed limit. For the CTS-V, the tracer lights function as the radio and air conditioner. These tracers flash to indicate when to shift to the next higher gear to...