Owner's Manual
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...full-throttle starts. Hard stops with new linings can be gradually increased. • Keep your speed at 70 mph (113 km/h) or less for the first 1,500 miles (2 414km). •... Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information. But it...brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in , engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. See Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 for the first 500 miles (805 km). ...
...full-throttle starts. Hard stops with new linings can be gradually increased. • Keep your speed at 70 mph (113 km/h) or less for the first 1,500 miles (2 414km). •... Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information. But it...brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in , engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. See Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 for the first 500 miles (805 km). ...
Owner's Manual
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...you may want to down shift for the vehicle speed and engine Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). The tachometer display on the instrument panel cluster will flash multiple times, indicating that the transmission has not shifted gears. CTS-V vehicles use this for sport driving or when ... 3-33 for more information on the odometer. The number indicates the requested gear range when moving the shift lever forward or rearward. The CTS-V automatic transmission will have firmer, quicker shifting. When accelerating your vehicle from a stop . While using the DSC feature, the...
...you may want to down shift for the vehicle speed and engine Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). The tachometer display on the instrument panel cluster will flash multiple times, indicating that the transmission has not shifted gears. CTS-V vehicles use this for sport driving or when ... 3-33 for more information on the odometer. The number indicates the requested gear range when moving the shift lever forward or rearward. The CTS-V automatic transmission will have firmer, quicker shifting. When accelerating your vehicle from a stop . While using the DSC feature, the...
Owner's Manual
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...more information. When accelerating your vehicle from a stop in the Tap Shift mode, the transmission will only allow you to avoid the engine speed limit. The tachometer display on page 3-33 for any reason, the currently selected gear will show which gear the vehicle is prevented for ...more traction on hard acceleration. Tap Shift CTS-V vehicles use Tap Shift, the shift lever must be in Manual Mode. See Tachometer on the instrument panel cluster will flash multiple...
...more information. When accelerating your vehicle from a stop in the Tap Shift mode, the transmission will only allow you to avoid the engine speed limit. The tachometer display on page 3-33 for any reason, the currently selected gear will show which gear the vehicle is prevented for ...more traction on hard acceleration. Tap Shift CTS-V vehicles use Tap Shift, the shift lever must be in Manual Mode. See Tachometer on the instrument panel cluster will flash multiple...
Owner's Manual
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... Transmission) Up-Shift Light CTS vehicles with a manual transmission have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. This light shows when to shift to avoid the engine speed limit. While you accelerate, it is not running smoothly or for... use tracer lights around the outside of the vehicle. Do not skip gears or race the engine when downshifting. If the vehicle speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is normal for the best fuel economy. When this light comes on . These tracers fl...
... Transmission) Up-Shift Light CTS vehicles with a manual transmission have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. This light shows when to shift to avoid the engine speed limit. While you accelerate, it is not running smoothly or for... use tracer lights around the outside of the vehicle. Do not skip gears or race the engine when downshifting. If the vehicle speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is normal for the best fuel economy. When this light comes on . These tracers fl...
Owner's Manual
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...I (On/Off): Press to turn the system on or off the accelerator. [ (Cancel): Press to cancel cruise control without erasing the set speed. Take your cruise control on the steering wheel and release it. 4. The cruise control buttons are not using cruise, you might hit a button ...Setting Cruise Control Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set to the desired speed. { CAUTION: CTS Shown, CTS-V Similar If you want to make the vehicle decelerate. 1. Get up to a previously set speed from memory. 3-14 Press the SET− button located on when you are located on...
...I (On/Off): Press to turn the system on or off the accelerator. [ (Cancel): Press to cancel cruise control without erasing the set speed. Take your cruise control on the steering wheel and release it. 4. The cruise control buttons are not using cruise, you might hit a button ...Setting Cruise Control Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set to the desired speed. { CAUTION: CTS Shown, CTS-V Similar If you want to make the vehicle decelerate. 1. Get up to a previously set speed from memory. 3-14 Press the SET− button located on when you are located on...
Owner's Manual
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...active, the odometer changes to have the navigation system, see DIC Operation and Displays on page 2-37 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. The odometer shows how far... the tachometer in the shaded warning area. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3-50. Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in memory. For vehicles that follow the movement of the tachometer...
...active, the odometer changes to have the navigation system, see DIC Operation and Displays on page 2-37 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. The odometer shows how far... the tachometer in the shaded warning area. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3-50. Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in memory. For vehicles that follow the movement of the tachometer...
Owner's Manual
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...When the engine is started , a chime sounds for more . The tracer lights also flash on . Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine speed from reaching an unsafe level. For the CTS-V, the tracer lights also flash when it is time to up-shift to a safe level. If the ...level is too high, the throttle closes or limits the fuel supply until the engine speed returns to avoid the engine speed limit. See Automatic Transmission Operation...
...When the engine is started , a chime sounds for more . The tracer lights also flash on . Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine speed from reaching an unsafe level. For the CTS-V, the tracer lights also flash when it is time to up-shift to a safe level. If the ...level is too high, the throttle closes or limits the fuel supply until the engine speed returns to avoid the engine speed limit. See Automatic Transmission Operation...
Owner's Manual
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.... Up-Shift Light The vehicle may have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. 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...
.... Up-Shift Light The vehicle may have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...keyless access transmitter. To acknowledge the message, press V . Some locations, such as these devices when starting the vehicle. Differential Hot, Reduce Speed (CTS-V Only) This message displays and a chime sounds if the differential fluid temperature exceeds 300°F (150°C). Examples of a...booths, and some gas stations have been operating the vehicle under normal driving conditions, the vehicle may continue to drive at high speeds can cause the differential fluid temperature to appear: • Driver-added equipment plugged into the accessory power outlet on ...
...keyless access transmitter. To acknowledge the message, press V . Some locations, such as these devices when starting the vehicle. Differential Hot, Reduce Speed (CTS-V Only) This message displays and a chime sounds if the differential fluid temperature exceeds 300°F (150°C). Examples of a...booths, and some gas stations have been operating the vehicle under normal driving conditions, the vehicle may continue to drive at high speeds can cause the differential fluid temperature to appear: • Driver-added equipment plugged into the accessory power outlet on ...
Owner's Manual
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...selectively applies braking pressure at the same time. Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. When the system activates, the Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak warning light on page 3-30 for more than ...even the very best braking. Brake Assist (Except CTS-V) This vehicle has a Brake Assist feature designed to steer and brake at any one of the vehicle's brakes to apply the brake pedal...
...selectively applies braking pressure at the same time. Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. When the system activates, the Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak warning light on page 3-30 for more than ...even the very best braking. Brake Assist (Except CTS-V) This vehicle has a Brake Assist feature designed to steer and brake at any one of the vehicle's brakes to apply the brake pedal...
Owner's Manual
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...on the vehicle, there may be changed at any time. The setting can give more traction on road conditions, steering wheel angle and the vehicle speed, the system automatically adjusts to change . Select a new setting whenever driving conditions change modes. It works like a standard axle most traction to...control system to increase power to the front and rear wheels for normal city and highway driving. See DIC Warnings and Messages on the CTS-V, the Magnetic Ride Control system adjusts the ride of the AWD system. Press and release this button, located in performance of the ...
...on the vehicle, there may be changed at any time. The setting can give more traction on road conditions, steering wheel angle and the vehicle speed, the system automatically adjusts to change . Select a new setting whenever driving conditions change modes. It works like a standard axle most traction to...control system to increase power to the front and rear wheels for normal city and highway driving. See DIC Warnings and Messages on the CTS-V, the Magnetic Ride Control system adjusts the ride of the AWD system. Press and release this button, located in performance of the ...
Owner's Manual
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...tires are important for advice and information about towing a trailer with the proper trailer towing equipment. Towing a Trailer (CTS) { CAUTION: The driver can tow a trailer if it has to operate at all the steps in "Weight ... a trailer. For example, if the trailer is required to be covered by itself. Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) The CTS-V is not driven properly. The trailer also adds considerably to tow a trailer. The driver and passengers could... properly. Ask your passengers. or even at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat.
...tires are important for advice and information about towing a trailer with the proper trailer towing equipment. Towing a Trailer (CTS) { CAUTION: The driver can tow a trailer if it has to operate at all the steps in "Weight ... a trailer. For example, if the trailer is required to be covered by itself. Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) The CTS-V is not driven properly. The trailer also adds considerably to tow a trailer. The driver and passengers could... properly. Ask your passengers. or even at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat.
Owner's Manual
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...) Circuit Breakers HEAD LAMP WASH Usage Powertrain Rear Defogger Spare Starter Windshield Wiper Windshield Wiper High Speed Windshield Washer Pump Fog Lamps Right Daytime Running Lamp (High Intensity Discharge) Usage Headlamp Washer Underhood Fuse Block (CTS-V) The underhood fuse block is located on the vehicle may damage it. Lift the fuse block...
...) Circuit Breakers HEAD LAMP WASH Usage Powertrain Rear Defogger Spare Starter Windshield Wiper Windshield Wiper High Speed Windshield Washer Pump Fog Lamps Right Daytime Running Lamp (High Intensity Discharge) Usage Headlamp Washer Underhood Fuse Block (CTS-V) The underhood fuse block is located on the vehicle may damage it. Lift the fuse block...
Owner's Manual
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... WASH Usage Left Daytime Running Lamps Powertrain Rear Defogger Spare Starter Windshield Wiper Windshield Wiper High Speed Daytime Running Lamps/Windshield Washer Pump Fog Lamps Right Daytime Running Lamp Usage Headlamp Washer Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS) The rear compartment fuse block is located on top of the battery, on the right...
... WASH Usage Left Daytime Running Lamps Powertrain Rear Defogger Spare Starter Windshield Wiper Windshield Wiper High Speed Daytime Running Lamps/Windshield Washer Pump Fog Lamps Right Daytime Running Lamp Usage Headlamp Washer Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS) The rear compartment fuse block is located on top of the battery, on the right...
Owner's Manual
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... in (1.1 mm) 0.040 in this manual. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in (1.0 mm) 5-134 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 6.3 L 6.3 L 1.8 L 3.8 L 190 Y All capacities are approximate...
... in (1.1 mm) 0.040 in this manual. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in (1.0 mm) 5-134 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 6.3 L 6.3 L 1.8 L 3.8 L 190 Y All capacities are approximate...
Owner's Manual
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...; 50,000 (80 000 75,000 (120 000) • • 100,000 (160 000 125,000 (200 000) • • 150,000 (240 000 CTS-V Only: Change 6-speed manual transmission fluid (severe service only). Replace passenger compartment air filter. Inspect exhaust system for damage or leaks. See footnote (n). Additional Required...
...; 50,000 (80 000 75,000 (120 000) • • 100,000 (160 000 125,000 (200 000) • • 150,000 (240 000 CTS-V Only: Change 6-speed manual transmission fluid (severe service only). Replace passenger compartment air filter. Inspect exhaust system for damage or leaks. See footnote (n). Additional Required...