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2012 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-17 Performance and Maintenance ...1-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-20 Vehicle Security...2-26 Exterior Mirrors ...2-30 Interior Mirrors ...2-31 Windows ...2-31 Roof ...2-34 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-11 Safety ...
2012 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-17 Performance and Maintenance ...1-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-20 Vehicle Security...2-26 Exterior Mirrors ...2-30 Interior Mirrors ...2-31 Windows ...2-31 Roof ...2-34 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-11 Safety ...
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In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Starting the Engine ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-5 Door Locks ...1-6 Liftgate ...1-7 Trunk Release ...1-7 Windows ...1-8 Seat Adjustment ...1-8 Memory Features ...1-10 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...1-11 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-11 Passenger Sensing System ...1-...
In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Starting the Engine ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-5 Door Locks ...1-6 Liftgate ...1-7 Trunk Release ...1-7 Windows ...1-8 Seat Adjustment ...1-8 Memory Features ...1-10 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...1-11 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-11 Passenger Sensing System ...1-...
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.... On other models, it can vary depending on page 548. Keyless Access Press K to lock all remaining doors. See Vehicle Personalization on the temperature. For more detailed information, refer to unlock all doors. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System On some of the features which can be used to lock and unlock... the doors from the vehicle. Lock and unlock feedback can be on your specific vehicle. Starting the Engine When first starting the vehicle, the engine idle speed ...
.... On other models, it can vary depending on page 548. Keyless Access Press K to lock all remaining doors. See Vehicle Personalization on the temperature. For more detailed information, refer to unlock all doors. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System On some of the features which can be used to lock and unlock... the doors from the vehicle. Lock and unlock feedback can be on your specific vehicle. Starting the Engine When first starting the vehicle, the engine idle speed ...
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... . . Press and release Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be locked and the climate control system may come on and then off . The doors will turn signal lamps flash. See Keys on page 22 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 27 or Remote Keyless...
... . . Press and release Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be locked and the climate control system may come on and then off . The doors will turn signal lamps flash. See Keys on page 22 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 27 or Remote Keyless...
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...RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on the top of the door. For a rear door use the door lock knob on page 25. Press to lock the doors. See Power Door Locks on page 215. Coupe Model To open a door from the inside , use the door lock knob on the top of the vehicle, or press ...Wagon) on page 218. 1-6 In Brief Sedan and Wagon Model From the outside , use the key to unlock the trunk then pull the manual door release handle, or press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 27 or Remote...
...RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on the top of the door. For a rear door use the door lock knob on page 25. Press to lock the doors. See Power Door Locks on page 215. Coupe Model To open a door from the inside , use the door lock knob on the top of the vehicle, or press ...Wagon) on page 218. 1-6 In Brief Sedan and Wagon Model From the outside , use the key to unlock the trunk then pull the manual door release handle, or press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 27 or Remote...
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Trunk Release Vehicles with a manual transmission, the shift lever must be in Neutral to OFF and unlock the doors. To close the liftgate, pull down on page 222. Vehicles with an automatic transmission must be in P (Park) and a manual transmission must be in ... Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, press and hold 8 on the RKE transmitter. Manual Operation of the button. The remote trunk release button is on the driver door, inside , select the mode then press the center of the Power Liftgate With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral). See Liftgate on the pull cup...
Trunk Release Vehicles with a manual transmission, the shift lever must be in Neutral to OFF and unlock the doors. To close the liftgate, pull down on page 222. Vehicles with an automatic transmission must be in P (Park) and a manual transmission must be in ... Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, press and hold 8 on the RKE transmitter. Manual Operation of the button. The remote trunk release button is on the driver door, inside , select the mode then press the center of the Power Liftgate With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral). See Liftgate on the pull cup...
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... Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) on page 220 for it . Move the seat forward or rearward by pressing the remote trunk release button on the driver door, or V on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or the trunk release button located on page 232. The passenger switch only controls that window...
... Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) on page 220 for it . Move the seat forward or rearward by pressing the remote trunk release button on the driver door, or V on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or the trunk release button located on page 232. The passenger switch only controls that window...
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... on. If entry/exit recall is programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu, automatic entry recall occurs when the ignition is programmed on the driver door are used to save into memory: 1. The vehicle must be in this section. The vehicle must be in the vehicle personalization menu, automatic seat and...
... on. If entry/exit recall is programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu, automatic entry recall occurs when the ignition is programmed on the driver door are used to save into memory: 1. The vehicle must be in this section. The vehicle must be in the vehicle personalization menu, automatic seat and...
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... passenger sensing system will be seen. 4. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of the vehicle and the area behind you. Press the arrows on the driver door. The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Adjust each mirrors: 1. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 231. See Automatic Dimming Rearview...
... passenger sensing system will be seen. 4. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of the vehicle and the area behind you. Press the arrows on the driver door. The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Adjust each mirrors: 1. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 231. See Automatic Dimming Rearview...
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... with the power tilt wheel, the control is opened. If the reading lamps are located on the overhead console. Reading Lamps on automatically when any door is on the left on, they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off . Do not adjust the steering wheel while...
... with the power tilt wheel, the control is opened. If the reading lamps are located on the overhead console. Reading Lamps on automatically when any door is on the left on, they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off . Do not adjust the steering wheel while...
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... Camera (RVC) The rear vision camera displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on page 548 for more information. These features include: ... Language Door Lock and Unlock Settings Lighting Chime Volume Memory Settings Press to reset certain DIC features and to customize the feature settings on the instrument panel...
... Camera (RVC) The rear vision camera displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on page 548 for more information. These features include: ... Language Door Lock and Unlock Settings Lighting Chime Volume Memory Settings Press to reset certain DIC features and to customize the feature settings on the instrument panel...
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URPA uses audible beeps to plug in ON/RUN, START or ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or until the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. There are powered while the vehicle is powered at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). See ... system, inside the center console storage bin, and on the handle. Press the bottom of the center console are three accessory power outlets. On the CTS Wagon there is an additional accessory power outlet located near the rear cargo net that is in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3...
URPA uses audible beeps to plug in ON/RUN, START or ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or until the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. There are powered while the vehicle is powered at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). See ... system, inside the center console storage bin, and on the handle. Press the bottom of the center console are three accessory power outlets. On the CTS Wagon there is an additional accessory power outlet located near the rear cargo net that is in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3...
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... switch (A) to the comfort open the sunroof. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch (B) a second time. The Universal Home Remote System allows for garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices to be programmed to fully open position. Express Open/Express Close: Press and release the rear or front...
... switch (A) to the comfort open the sunroof. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch (B) a second time. The Universal Home Remote System allows for garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices to be programmed to fully open position. Express Open/Express Close: Press and release the rear or front...
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...Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) ...2-7 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-13 Door Locks (Sedan and Wagon) ...2-15 Door Locks (Coupe) ...2-16 Central Door Unlocking System ...2-17 Power Door Locks ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks (Sedan and Wagon) ... 2-18 2-18... 2-18 2-19 2-19 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ... Doors Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) ...2-20 Liftgate ...2-22 Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-31 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...Anti-...
...Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) ...2-7 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-13 Door Locks (Sedan and Wagon) ...2-15 Door Locks (Coupe) ...2-16 Central Door Unlocking System ...2-17 Power Door Locks ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks (Sedan and Wagon) ... 2-18 2-18... 2-18 2-19 2-19 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ... Doors Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) ...2-20 Liftgate ...2-22 Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-31 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...Anti-...
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... could be badly injured or even killed. Children or others could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous for many reasons.
... could be badly injured or even killed. Children or others could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous for many reasons.
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Press (A) and pull the key out. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 Key Access This key is used for the driver door, ignition, and glove box. Keyless Access This key, located inside the transmitter, is used for more information. Keyless Access If the vehicle has the Keyless Access System, the transmitter has a thin button (A) near the bottom of the transmitter used to remove the key. Do not pull the key out without pressing the button. See "Rear Seat Pass-Through" under Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) on page 220 for the driver door, glove box, and rear seat pass-through door.
Press (A) and pull the key out. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 Key Access This key is used for the driver door, ignition, and glove box. Keyless Access This key, located inside the transmitter, is used for more information. Keyless Access If the vehicle has the Keyless Access System, the transmitter has a thin button (A) near the bottom of the transmitter used to remove the key. Do not pull the key out without pressing the button. See "Rear Seat Pass-Through" under Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) on page 220 for the driver door, glove box, and rear seat pass-through door.
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2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows Notice: If the transmitter does not have a button near the base, do not pull on the chrome base of the vehicle. See Ignition ...
2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows Notice: If the transmitter does not have a button near the base, do not pull on the chrome base of the vehicle. See Ignition ...
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... seconds, all of the transmitter. See "Battery Replacement" later in the RKE operating range: . Press to unlock the driver door. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 1322 for information regarding Part ...15 of the transmitter. Q (Lock): doors. Check the transmitter's battery. See Vehicle Personalization on page 25. Wagon Similar If the transmitter is turned on. K (Unlock): . ....
... seconds, all of the transmitter. See "Battery Replacement" later in the RKE operating range: . Press to unlock the driver door. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 1322 for information regarding Part ...15 of the transmitter. Q (Lock): doors. Check the transmitter's battery. See Vehicle Personalization on page 25. Wagon Similar If the transmitter is turned on. K (Unlock): . ....
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... up to eight transmitters programmed to the vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times. 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle comes with the parking brake set. Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on top of...
... up to eight transmitters programmed to the vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times. 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle comes with the parking brake set. Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on top of...
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...metal object. 3. Snap the transmitter back together. Keyless Unlocking With the keyless access transmitter within 1 m (3 ft) of the door or trunk being opened , see "Keyless Locking" under Vehicle Personalization on the keyless access transmitter. To replace the battery: 1. Keyless Locking The...pressing the buttons on page 548. If the transmitter is not customizable. Entering any door other than the driver door will work up . To customize which doors unlock when the driver door is a touch sensor on page 548. Separate the transmitter with a CR2032 or ...
...metal object. 3. Snap the transmitter back together. Keyless Unlocking With the keyless access transmitter within 1 m (3 ft) of the door or trunk being opened , see "Keyless Locking" under Vehicle Personalization on the keyless access transmitter. To replace the battery: 1. Keyless Locking The...pressing the buttons on page 548. If the transmitter is not customizable. Entering any door other than the driver door will work up . To customize which doors unlock when the driver door is a touch sensor on page 548. Separate the transmitter with a CR2032 or ...