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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 ...1-71 Features ...
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 ...1-71 Features ...
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...displayed in normal driving mode based on braking, throttle input, and vehicle lateral acceleration. SPORT MODE will be from D (Drive) to a manual transmission. D (Drive): This position is not moved. The transmission will be in a gear longer than 35 mph (55 km/h), push ...the right from 1 (First). The transmission may damage the transmission. Afterwards, the CTS-V vehicles will shift automatically but remain in a gear longer then it would in the DIC momentarily. While in M (Manual Mode), for normal driving. Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you are in 2 ...
...displayed in normal driving mode based on braking, throttle input, and vehicle lateral acceleration. SPORT MODE will be from D (Drive) to a manual transmission. D (Drive): This position is not moved. The transmission will be in a gear longer than 35 mph (55 km/h), push ...the right from 1 (First). The transmission may damage the transmission. Afterwards, the CTS-V vehicles will shift automatically but remain in a gear longer then it would in the DIC momentarily. While in M (Manual Mode), for normal driving. Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you are in 2 ...
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... Minute (RPM). Tap the left switch to downshift, and the right switch to avoid the engine speed limit. Tap Shift CTS-V vehicles use Tap Shift, the shift lever must be in Manual Mode. These tracers flash to indicate when to shift to the next higher gear to upshift. While in the...
... Minute (RPM). Tap the left switch to downshift, and the right switch to avoid the engine speed limit. Tap Shift CTS-V vehicles use Tap Shift, the shift lever must be in Manual Mode. These tracers flash to indicate when to shift to the next higher gear to upshift. While in the...
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.... 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth) and 6 (Sixth): Shift into 1 (First) when you from easily shifting into 2 (Second). Manual Transmission Operation If the vehicle has a manual transmission, the shift lever is located on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. To stop the vehicle, and shift into... 1 (First). Neutral: Use this position when you are going less than 25 mph (40 km/h). CTS CTS-V 1 (First): Press the...
.... 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth) and 6 (Sixth): Shift into 1 (First) when you from easily shifting into 2 (Second). Manual Transmission Operation If the vehicle has a manual transmission, the shift lever is located on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. To stop the vehicle, and shift into... 1 (First). Neutral: Use this position when you are going less than 25 mph (40 km/h). CTS CTS-V 1 (First): Press the...
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... If you skip more than one gear at a time when you can shift to the next lower gear. 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 downshift.... When this light comes on, you downshift. CTS-V vehicles use tracer lights around the outside of the tachometer as a performance up -...
... If you skip more than one gear at a time when you can shift to the next lower gear. 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 downshift.... When this light comes on, you downshift. CTS-V vehicles use tracer lights around the outside of the tachometer as a performance up -...
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...the vehicle is not in a gear, the vehicle could move, and 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. See Brake... with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) have a switch in a gear before attempting to release the parking brake and drive away. In case of the manual parking brake system, the foot pedal and release handle. If the vehicle is in the center console. { CAUTION: On vehicles with...
...the vehicle is not in a gear, the vehicle could move, and 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. See Brake... with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) have a switch in a gear before attempting to release the parking brake and drive away. In case of the manual parking brake system, the foot pedal and release handle. If the vehicle is in the center console. { CAUTION: On vehicles with...
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... also be displayed. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on . In this light is operating with a manual transmission taking off before driving. There is on, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on , the EPB has detected an error in the intended direction. If you attempt to release the...
... also be displayed. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on . In this light is operating with a manual transmission taking off before driving. There is on, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on , the EPB has detected an error in the intended direction. If you attempt to release the...
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... 5-48 for more information. Then press the shift lever button. 3. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before 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 If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with the keyless access...
... 5-48 for more information. Then press the shift lever button. 3. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before 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 If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with the keyless access...
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... If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. See Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-48 and Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move . It can be seen or smelled. If pulling a trailer, see Engine ... unless you ever have to know. { CAUTION: It can cause unconsciousness and even death. For more information, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on page 2-51. 2-52 Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake...
... If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. See Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-48 and Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move . It can be seen or smelled. If pulling a trailer, see Engine ... unless you ever have to know. { CAUTION: It can cause unconsciousness and even death. For more information, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on page 2-51. 2-52 Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake...
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...4-7. T. U. Shift Lever. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-9. J. L. N. 3-5 H. Windshield Wipers on page 3-22. Passenger Sensing System on page 1-7. See Navigation System Manual. P. S. Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 1-63. X. Instrument Panel Storage on page 3-7. D. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 2-66. Hazard Warning Flashers on page ...: A. Navigation Display Brightness Control (If Equipped). Electric Parking Brake on page 2-45. B. Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button (CTS-V Model Only). K. Z. Y. C. Tap Shift Controls...
...4-7. T. U. Shift Lever. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-9. J. L. N. 3-5 H. Windshield Wipers on page 3-22. Passenger Sensing System on page 1-7. See Navigation System Manual. P. S. Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 1-63. X. Instrument Panel Storage on page 3-7. D. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 2-66. Hazard Warning Flashers on page ...: A. Navigation Display Brightness Control (If Equipped). Electric Parking Brake on page 2-45. B. Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button (CTS-V Model Only). K. Z. Y. C. Tap Shift Controls...
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... Center (DIC), for more information. For vehicles that follow the movement of miles or kilometers traveled for more information see your Navigation System manual for up to show the gear range. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, the vehicle could be... damaged, and the damages would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. The CTS-V tachometer has tracer lights that have a new odometer installed, the new one may read the correct mileage. The trip odometer is active, the...
... Center (DIC), for more information. For vehicles that follow the movement of miles or kilometers traveled for more information see your Navigation System manual for up to show the gear range. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, the vehicle could be... damaged, and the damages would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. The CTS-V tachometer has tracer lights that have a new odometer installed, the new one may read the correct mileage. The trip odometer is active, the...
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See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-37 or Manual Transmission Operation on . If the driver safety belt is enabled. This... if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is started , a chime sounds for more information. For the CTS-V, the tracer lights also flash when it is lowered. Throttle operation and fuel supply returns to normal ...when engine speed is time to up-shift to reaching engine speed limit. For the CTS-V, the tachometer tracer lights flashes prior to avoid the engine speed limit. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light...
See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-37 or Manual Transmission Operation on . If the driver safety belt is enabled. This... if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is started , a chime sounds for more information. For the CTS-V, the tracer lights also flash when it is lowered. Throttle operation and fuel supply returns to normal ...when engine speed is time to up-shift to reaching engine speed limit. For the CTS-V, the tachometer tracer lights flashes prior to avoid the engine speed limit. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light...
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...Have it is working. If it does not, have an up -shift light. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-57 for more information. See Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-42 for more information. 3-37 Up-Shift Light The vehicle may have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. A charging system...64258;y when the ignition key is turned to START, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it checked right away. For the CTS-V, the tracer lights function as a performance up -shift light, it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could indicate that there are problems...
...Have it is working. If it does not, have an up -shift light. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-57 for more information. See Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-42 for more information. 3-37 Up-Shift Light The vehicle may have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. A charging system...64258;y when the ignition key is turned to START, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it checked right away. For the CTS-V, the tracer lights function as a performance up -shift light, it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could indicate that there are problems...
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... release b g again, to turn the sound on. • For vehicles with a navigation system, press Left-Side Steering Wheel Controls for CTS (CTS-V Similar) Right-Side Steering Wheel Controls for CTS and CTS-V and hold g for two seconds and say "hands free" to interact with OnStar® or Bluetooth. Some audio controls can be... or to initiate speech recognition. y / c z (Previous/Next): Press to go to silence the vehicle speakers only. See "Speech Recognition" in the Navigation System manual for two seconds to decrease the volume. Vehicles with the Bluetooth® system.
... release b g again, to turn the sound on. • For vehicles with a navigation system, press Left-Side Steering Wheel Controls for CTS (CTS-V Similar) Right-Side Steering Wheel Controls for CTS and CTS-V and hold g for two seconds and say "hands free" to interact with OnStar® or Bluetooth. Some audio controls can be... or to initiate speech recognition. y / c z (Previous/Next): Press to go to silence the vehicle speakers only. See "Speech Recognition" in the Navigation System manual for two seconds to decrease the volume. Vehicles with the Bluetooth® system.
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... the combined weight of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 5. See Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on page 4-29 for Example 1 = Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453... of your vehicle. For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in Step 4. 6. Consult this manual to your vehicle.
... the combined weight of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 5. See Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on page 4-29 for Example 1 = Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453... of your vehicle. For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in Step 4. 6. Consult this manual to your vehicle.
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... Engine 3.6L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine 6.2L V8 Engine VIN Code 7 V P Transmission Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Spark Plug Gap 0.043 in (1.1 mm) 0.043 in (1.1 mm) 0.040 in this manual. Application Transmission Fluid 6-Speed Automatic CTS 6-Speed Automatic CTS-V 6-Speed Manual CTS 6-Speed Manual CTS-V Wheel Nut Torque Capacities English 6.7 qt 6.7 qt 1.9 qt 4.0 qt 140 lb ft Metric...
... Engine 3.6L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine 6.2L V8 Engine VIN Code 7 V P Transmission Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Spark Plug Gap 0.043 in (1.1 mm) 0.043 in (1.1 mm) 0.040 in this manual. Application Transmission Fluid 6-Speed Automatic CTS 6-Speed Automatic CTS-V 6-Speed Manual CTS 6-Speed Manual CTS-V Wheel Nut Torque Capacities English 6.7 qt 6.7 qt 1.9 qt 4.0 qt 140 lb ft Metric...
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...;uid and filter (normal service). See footnote (g). Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components. Replace engine air cleaner filter. See footnote (n). CTS-V Only: Change 6-speed manual transmission fluid (severe service only). All-wheel-drive vehicles: Change transfer case fluid (severe service). See footnotes (q) and (r). 6-6 25,000 (40...
...;uid and filter (normal service). See footnote (g). Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components. Replace engine air cleaner filter. See footnote (n). CTS-V Only: Change 6-speed manual transmission fluid (severe service only). All-wheel-drive vehicles: Change transfer case fluid (severe service). See footnotes (q) and (r). 6-6 25,000 (40...
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... Lubricant (GM Part No. Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 88862476). U.S. 88862475, in Canada 992887). 6-15 Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88861800, in Canada 89021678) meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. U.S. 89021677, in...Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. See Rear Axle on page 5-54 Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. Usage Manual Transmission (CTS) Manual Transmission (CTS-V) Automatic Transmission Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Key Lock Cylinders Floor Shift Linkage Rear Axle Fluid/Lubricant SAE ...
... Lubricant (GM Part No. Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 88862476). U.S. 88862475, in Canada 992887). 6-15 Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88861800, in Canada 89021678) meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. U.S. 89021677, in...Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. See Rear Axle on page 5-54 Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. Usage Manual Transmission (CTS) Manual Transmission (CTS-V) Automatic Transmission Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Key Lock Cylinders Floor Shift Linkage Rear Axle Fluid/Lubricant SAE ...