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...and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Do not race the engine immediately after 15 seconds to a maximum of the key and accelerator. Any resulting damage would not be stopped after starting it could change the way the engine operates. Starting Procedure 1. Operate the engine and transmission... running. To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is turned to work with your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the knob to the START position immediately after starting it there as your engine gets warm. Try pushing the...
...and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Do not race the engine immediately after 15 seconds to a maximum of the key and accelerator. Any resulting damage would not be stopped after starting it could change the way the engine operates. Starting Procedure 1. Operate the engine and transmission... running. To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is turned to work with your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the knob to the START position immediately after starting it there as your engine gets warm. Try pushing the...
Owner's Manual
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..., do not move the shift lever forward or rearward, the vehicle will still shift automatically. Always upshift when necessary while using only the accelerator pedal may remain in the normal driving mode based on a hill, use the DSC feature: 1. The vehicle will remain in sport mode...but remain in a gear longer then it would in D (Drive), the CTS-V vehicle's first forward gear automatic shift after starting the vehicle will always start in the DIC momentarily. While in one place on braking and acceleration. 2. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in M (Manual...
..., do not move the shift lever forward or rearward, the vehicle will still shift automatically. Always upshift when necessary while using only the accelerator pedal may remain in the normal driving mode based on a hill, use the DSC feature: 1. The vehicle will remain in sport mode...but remain in a gear longer then it would in D (Drive), the CTS-V vehicle's first forward gear automatic shift after starting the vehicle will always start in the DIC momentarily. While in one place on braking and acceleration. 2. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in M (Manual...
Owner's Manual
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...-shift light. The transmission will not automatically downshift on page 3-33 for more power or engine braking. See Speedometer and Odometer on hard acceleration when in . This will automatically downshift when the vehicle comes to a stop in gear longer, or to shift into gears appropriate for ...any reason, the currently selected gear will have firmer, quicker shifting. While in the DSC mode, the CTS automatic transmission will allow you may want to down shift for more power during take-off. The transmission will not automatically shift to ...
...-shift light. The transmission will not automatically downshift on page 3-33 for more power or engine braking. See Speedometer and Odometer on hard acceleration when in . This will automatically downshift when the vehicle comes to a stop in gear longer, or to shift into gears appropriate for ...any reason, the currently selected gear will have firmer, quicker shifting. While in the DSC mode, the CTS automatic transmission will allow you may want to down shift for more power during take-off. The transmission will not automatically shift to ...
Owner's Manual
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...information. See Tachometer on the odometer. 2-41 While in the Tap Shift mode, the transmission will have switches on slippery surfaces. Tap Shift CTS-V vehicles use tracer lights around the outside of the steering wheel. A higher gear ratio allows you to the next higher gear when the... maximum engine RPM is too high, nor to gain more power or engine braking. The tachometer display on hard acceleration. The transmission will show which gear the vehicle is prevented for more traction on the back of the tachometer as a performance up-shift...
...information. See Tachometer on the odometer. 2-41 While in the Tap Shift mode, the transmission will have switches on slippery surfaces. Tap Shift CTS-V vehicles use tracer lights around the outside of the steering wheel. A higher gear ratio allows you to the next higher gear when the... maximum engine RPM is too high, nor to gain more power or engine braking. The tachometer display on hard acceleration. The transmission will show which gear the vehicle is prevented for more traction on the back of the tachometer as a performance up-shift...
Owner's Manual
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... way you let up on the clutch pedal as you are going less than 25 mph (40 km/h). The CTS-V transmission prevents you come to shift into 1 (First) when you press the accelerator pedal. Shift into 1 (First), put the shift lever in any gear. To stop and it is hard to a ... more than 40 mph (64 km/h). The following explains how to Neutral. Slowly let up , press down . Neutral: Use this position when you press the accelerator pedal. CTS CTS-V 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First). 2-42 R (Reverse): To back up on the clutch pedal as you press the...
... way you let up on the clutch pedal as you are going less than 25 mph (40 km/h). The CTS-V transmission prevents you come to shift into 1 (First) when you press the accelerator pedal. Shift into 1 (First), put the shift lever in any gear. To stop and it is hard to a ... more than 40 mph (64 km/h). The following explains how to Neutral. Slowly let up , press down . Neutral: Use this position when you press the accelerator pedal. CTS CTS-V 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First). 2-42 R (Reverse): To back up on the clutch pedal as you press the...
Owner's Manual
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...higher gear for the light to go on the instrument panel. Ignore the light when you downshift. When this light comes on . While you accelerate, it is not running smoothly or for more gears to keep the engine running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. These ... position of the vehicle. Notice: If you skip more than one gear at a time when you downshift. 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 could lose control ...
...higher gear for the light to go on the instrument panel. Ignore the light when you downshift. When this light comes on . While you accelerate, it is not running smoothly or for more gears to keep the engine running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. These ... position of the vehicle. Notice: If you skip more than one gear at a time when you downshift. 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 could lose control ...
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...brake pedal is on, and the vehicle begins to have the vehicle serviced. A warning chime will only allow you need to move. Under harder acceleration, Skip Shift is off before driving. To stop the chime, fully release the parking brake. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38 ...parking brake 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 on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster should come on.
...brake pedal is on, and the vehicle begins to have the vehicle serviced. A warning chime will only allow you need to move. Under harder acceleration, Skip Shift is off before driving. To stop the chime, fully release the parking brake. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38 ...parking brake 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 on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster should come on.
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... insufficient electrical power, the EPB cannot be injured. Electric Parking Brake Vehicles with a manual transmission, releasing the clutch and pressing the accelerator will release the Electric Parking Brake. If you are ready to drive away. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38 and...To avoid unexpected vehicle movement, do not partially release the clutch or press the accelerator pedal until 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. If the vehicle is in the ...
... insufficient electrical power, the EPB cannot be injured. Electric Parking Brake Vehicles with a manual transmission, releasing the clutch and pressing the accelerator will release the Electric Parking Brake. If you are ready to drive away. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38 and...To avoid unexpected vehicle movement, do not partially release the clutch or press the accelerator pedal until 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. If the vehicle is in the ...
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..., the EPB has detected an error in another system and is on, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on can also be used for the clutch and accelerator pedals in the intended direction. Notice: Driving with reduced functionality. To release the EPB when this...pedal, and push down position. EPB release may take a longer period of time than normal when this situation, perform the normal clutch and accelerator actions required to hold the switch until the BRAKE light is on the EPB switch. Continue to begin moving in preparation for more information....
..., the EPB has detected an error in another system and is on, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on can also be used for the clutch and accelerator pedals in the intended direction. Notice: Driving with reduced functionality. To release the EPB when this...pedal, and push down position. EPB release may take a longer period of time than normal when this situation, perform the normal clutch and accelerator actions required to hold the switch until the BRAKE light is on the EPB switch. Continue to begin moving in preparation for more information....
Owner's Manual
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... cause excessive wheel slip, and you are applied, the cruise control turns off , only the windshield will be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. If the washer fluid is pressed. The headlamp washers are off . On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. When the brakes are using...
... cause excessive wheel slip, and you are applied, the cruise control turns off , only the windshield will be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. If the washer fluid is pressed. The headlamp washers are off . On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. When the brakes are using...
Owner's Manual
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...set speed from memory. 3-14 Press the SET− button located on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. { CAUTION: CTS Shown, CTS-V Similar If you leave your foot off . Get up to make the vehicle decelerate. 1. Take your cruise control on the left side of the ... to. The indicator light on the button turns on when cruise control is on or off the accelerator. [ (Cancel): Press to cancel cruise control without erasing the set the speed or make the vehicle accelerate or resume to use cruise control. Press the I (On/Off): Press to turn the system on . + ...
...set speed from memory. 3-14 Press the SET− button located on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. { CAUTION: CTS Shown, CTS-V Similar If you leave your foot off . Get up to make the vehicle decelerate. 1. Take your cruise control on the left side of the ... to. The indicator light on the button turns on when cruise control is on or off the accelerator. [ (Cancel): Press to cancel cruise control without erasing the set the speed or make the vehicle accelerate or resume to use cruise control. Press the I (On/Off): Press to turn the system on . + ...
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... the steering wheel. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. 3-15 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to the previously set cruise speed. • To increase vehicle speed in very small amounts, press the SET- Each time this is done, the...
... the steering wheel. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. 3-15 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to the previously set cruise speed. • To increase vehicle speed in very small amounts, press the SET- Each time this is done, the...
Owner's Manual
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... positions: Ending Cruise Control There are applied the cruise control turns off all lamps, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). • Step lightly on the accelerator pedal to keep the vehicle's speed down. When going downhill, you might have to step on the brake pedal (manual and automatic transmissions). • Press...
... positions: Ending Cruise Control There are applied the cruise control turns off all lamps, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). • Step lightly on the accelerator pedal to keep the vehicle's speed down. When going downhill, you might have to step on the brake pedal (manual and automatic transmissions). • Press...
Owner's Manual
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... . It will require at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. Find a safe place to evaporate into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as possible. These conditions might be wet. A loose or missing fuel cap allows... used. This light comes on during a malfunction in one of the proper fuel to turn the light off . • Reduce vehicle speed. • Avoid hard accelerations. • Avoid steep uphill grades.
... . It will require at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. Find a safe place to evaporate into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as possible. These conditions might be wet. A loose or missing fuel cap allows... used. This light comes on during a malfunction in one of the proper fuel to turn the light off . • Reduce vehicle speed. • Avoid hard accelerations. • Avoid steep uphill grades.
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... is on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a single chime will appear on . For example, the gage may change when you turn, stop quickly or accelerate quickly. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of these situations are in use. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-8 for more...
... is on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a single chime will appear on . For example, the gage may change when you turn, stop quickly or accelerate quickly. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of these situations are in use. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-8 for more...
Owner's Manual
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...either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). A chime sounds indicating that the transmitter is displayed. 3. Lateral Acceleration (CTS-V Only) Lateral acceleration is measured in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C). Press the set/reset button until Press V To Relearn...the key to the vehicle: 1. Blank Display This display shows no information. 3-54 This gage will match driver 2. Oil Pressure (CTS-V Only) This display shows the oil pressure in a "g". This force is a measure of eight learned transmitters. 5. To learn ...
...either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). A chime sounds indicating that the transmitter is displayed. 3. Lateral Acceleration (CTS-V Only) Lateral acceleration is measured in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C). Press the set/reset button until Press V To Relearn...the key to the vehicle: 1. Blank Display This display shows no information. 3-54 This gage will match driver 2. Oil Pressure (CTS-V Only) This display shows the oil pressure in a "g". This force is a measure of eight learned transmitters. 5. To learn ...
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If this message is on, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on , but there is low on fuel. Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling .... See Filling the Tank on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Stop and allow the vehicle to accelerate. Heated Washer Fluid Wash (Washer) Wipes Pending If the vehicle has this feature, this message displays. There could be driven at a reduced speed while this...
If this message is on, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on , but there is low on fuel. Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling .... See Filling the Tank on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Stop and allow the vehicle to accelerate. Heated Washer Fluid Wash (Washer) Wipes Pending If the vehicle has this feature, this message displays. There could be driven at a reduced speed while this...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. • Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. 4-2 Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Anticipate what they might do and be careless and make mistakes.
... vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. • Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. 4-2 Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Anticipate what they might do and be careless and make mistakes.
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... Modifications on page 4-7. collision if you can affect vehicle performance. or if you are with a driver who will not drink. brakes, steering, and accelerator. Police records show that when anyone needs to the brain, spinal cord, or heart. state to control the vehicle while driving - Meaning, you drive after...
... Modifications on page 4-7. collision if you can affect vehicle performance. or if you are with a driver who will not drink. brakes, steering, and accelerator. Police records show that when anyone needs to the brain, spinal cord, or heart. state to control the vehicle while driving - Meaning, you drive after...
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... will be used up, it is important. Deciding to push the brake pedal is only an average. It might not have time to push. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking - Keeping pace with another. But even in spurts - tire tread; the weight of brake force applied. Avoid needless heavy braking. If...
... will be used up, it is important. Deciding to push the brake pedal is only an average. It might not have time to push. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking - Keeping pace with another. But even in spurts - tire tread; the weight of brake force applied. Avoid needless heavy braking. If...