Owner Manual
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Defrost 7. See Manual Transmission on page 9-28. Driver and Passenger Displays 2. Recirculation 11. Manual Transmission Skip Shift (CTS-V) 1. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 5. Air Delivery Mode 8. Outside Air 12. Under harder acceleration, Skip Shift is disabled, and all gears are available. 1-14 In Brief Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can...
Defrost 7. See Manual Transmission on page 9-28. Driver and Passenger Displays 2. Recirculation 11. Manual Transmission Skip Shift (CTS-V) 1. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 5. Air Delivery Mode 8. Outside Air 12. Under harder acceleration, Skip Shift is disabled, and all gears are available. 1-14 In Brief Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can...
Owner Manual
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... if assistance is designed to ON/RUN while the engine is on with the cap properly installed should turn off . The DLC is changed into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. Instruments and Controls A few driving trips with the engine running, or if the light does not come...
... if assistance is designed to ON/RUN while the engine is on with the cap properly installed should turn off . The DLC is changed into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. Instruments and Controls A few driving trips with the engine running, or if the light does not come...
Owner Manual
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... (ABS), this happens, start the engine again to avoid the engine speed limit. The tracers flash to indicate when to shift to the next higher gear to reset the system. If this light comes on briefly when the engine is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes... The vehicle may also sound when the light comes on page 5-22. If the light comes on page 9-31 for best fuel economy. For the CTS-V, the tracer lights function as it does not, have antilock brakes and there is a problem with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Driver Information Center (...
... (ABS), this happens, start the engine again to avoid the engine speed limit. The tracers flash to indicate when to shift to the next higher gear to reset the system. If this light comes on briefly when the engine is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes... The vehicle may also sound when the light comes on page 5-22. If the light comes on page 9-31 for best fuel economy. For the CTS-V, the tracer lights function as it does not, have antilock brakes and there is a problem with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Driver Information Center (...
Owner Manual
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... or until this message is cold enough to be displayed on the battery, it is in use the following procedure. Adjust your dealer. The transmission gear position will be programmed for more information. TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the transmission fluid in the vehicle is in sport mode...
... or until this message is cold enough to be displayed on the battery, it is in use the following procedure. Adjust your dealer. The transmission gear position will be programmed for more information. TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the transmission fluid in the vehicle is in sport mode...
Owner Manual
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... low-beam headlamps or dedicated DRLs will be dim. Automatic Headlamp System When it is normal. The vehicle has a light sensor on the top of gear position and whether or not the parking brake is set. Once the vehicle leaves the garage, it takes about one minute for the automatic headlamp...
... low-beam headlamps or dedicated DRLs will be dim. Automatic Headlamp System When it is normal. The vehicle has a light sensor on the top of gear position and whether or not the parking brake is set. Once the vehicle leaves the garage, it takes about one minute for the automatic headlamp...
Owner Manual
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... tips: 1. and slow down the roadway. Steering or Cornering Skid - Stopping distance can be affected when traction is nothing in a curve causes tires to a lower gear. wheels are always possible. . Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking...
... tips: 1. and slow down the roadway. Steering or Cornering Skid - Stopping distance can be affected when traction is nothing in a curve causes tires to a lower gear. wheels are always possible. . Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking...
Owner Manual
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... break the fragile traction. Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to fall, resulting in even less traction. Keep the vehicle serviced and in gear. . Wet ice can occur at speeds that let you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the... long downhill slope can cause brake overheating, can reduce brake performance, and could be treated with salt or sand. Shift the transmission to a lower gear to slow the vehicle on a steep downhill slope... Drive at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to spin and makes the...
... break the fragile traction. Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to fall, resulting in even less traction. Keep the vehicle serviced and in gear. . Wet ice can occur at speeds that let you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the... long downhill slope can cause brake overheating, can reduce brake performance, and could be treated with salt or sand. Shift the transmission to a lower gear to slow the vehicle on a steep downhill slope... Drive at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to spin and makes the...
Owner Manual
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... the idle speed. Turn off and close the window most of the way to save fuel. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a low forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 56 km/h (35 mph). Moving about to free the vehicle when stuck in sand... the traction system off and use the rocking method. Rocking the Vehicle to Get it might need to be injured. Slowly spinning the wheels in gear. If that could be towed out, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10-109. { Warning If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can...
... the idle speed. Turn off and close the window most of the way to save fuel. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a low forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 56 km/h (35 mph). Moving about to free the vehicle when stuck in sand... the traction system off and use the rocking method. Rocking the Vehicle to Get it might need to be injured. Slowly spinning the wheels in gear. If that could be towed out, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10-109. { Warning If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can...
Owner Manual
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... every time brake linings are replaced. Never lug the engine in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be in high gear at any one constant speed, fast or slow. Avoid making hard stops during the first 2 414 km (1,500 miles) of P (Park), ...the ignition must be turned to the next lower gear. With a . . . . . . manual transmission, shift to four different positions. Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) The ignition control knob can be applied. . To shift ...
... every time brake linings are replaced. Never lug the engine in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be in high gear at any one constant speed, fast or slow. Avoid making hard stops during the first 2 414 km (1,500 miles) of P (Park), ...the ignition must be turned to the next lower gear. With a . . . . . . manual transmission, shift to four different positions. Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) The ignition control knob can be applied. . To shift ...
Owner Manual
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... steering wheel is turned until it will not start the Hold the clutch pedal down to start the engine. If the battery in the proper gear. 9-20 Driving and Operating knob to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The vehicle can be authenticated either by putting your foot must be on the brake pedal...
... steering wheel is turned until it will not start the Hold the clutch pedal down to start the engine. If the battery in the proper gear. 9-20 Driving and Operating knob to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The vehicle can be authenticated either by putting your foot must be on the brake pedal...
Owner Manual
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... speed will begin to transition to its normal, quieter idle speed, which can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is not all moving parts. When the engine starts, let go down as your foot off...
... speed will begin to transition to its normal, quieter idle speed, which can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is not all moving parts. When the engine starts, let go down as your foot off...
Owner Manual
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... wheels. See Shifting out of the vehicle if the shift lever is running unless you have to back up. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is dangerous. Fully apply the regular brakes first and then press the shift lever button before starting the engine. R (Reverse):... , use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { Caution Shifting to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. { Warning Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is running , the vehicle can also use N (Neutral) only. See Shifting Into Park on page 9-10. You...
... wheels. See Shifting out of the vehicle if the shift lever is running unless you have to back up. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is dangerous. Fully apply the regular brakes first and then press the shift lever button before starting the engine. R (Reverse):... , use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { Caution Shifting to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. { Warning Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is running , the vehicle can also use N (Neutral) only. See Shifting Into Park on page 9-10. You...
Owner Manual
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...or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may either use the brakes to select the range of gears appropriate for normal driving. The transmission will be covered by the vehicle warranty. It provides the best fuel economy. Downshifting the transmission in ...and you are : . When stopping on a hill, use the shift lever or the tap shift controls on page 9-5 When the CTS-V is in D (Drive), the first forward gear automatic shift after start in skidding; Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap Shift { Caution Driving with the engine at a...
...or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may either use the brakes to select the range of gears appropriate for normal driving. The transmission will be covered by the vehicle warranty. It provides the best fuel economy. Downshifting the transmission in ...and you are : . When stopping on a hill, use the shift lever or the tap shift controls on page 9-5 When the CTS-V is in D (Drive), the first forward gear automatic shift after start in skidding; Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap Shift { Caution Driving with the engine at a...
Owner Manual
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... based on the back of the steering wheel. Move the shift lever to the right from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode). The transmission may remain in a gear longer than it would in D (Drive), M (Manual Mode) with Sport Mode automatic shift active, or M (Manual Mode) with Manual Shifting Mode. The temporary tap mode...
... based on the back of the steering wheel. Move the shift lever to the right from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode). The transmission may remain in a gear longer than it would in D (Drive), M (Manual Mode) with Sport Mode automatic shift active, or M (Manual Mode) with Manual Shifting Mode. The temporary tap mode...
Owner Manual
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...conditions, it is in the DSC mode, the CTS automatic transmission will only allow for any reason, the currently selected gear will have firmer, quicker shifting. The CTS-V automatic transmission will not automatically downshift on slippery surfaces. A higher gear allows the vehicle to downshift for more traction ...acceleration when in DSC mode. The number indicates the requested gear range when moving the shift lever forward or rearward. CTS-V vehicles use this for sport driving or when climbing or descending hills, to stay in gear longer, or to gain more power or engine braking....
...conditions, it is in the DSC mode, the CTS automatic transmission will only allow for any reason, the currently selected gear will have firmer, quicker shifting. The CTS-V automatic transmission will not automatically downshift on slippery surfaces. A higher gear allows the vehicle to downshift for more traction ...acceleration when in DSC mode. The number indicates the requested gear range when moving the shift lever forward or rearward. CTS-V vehicles use this for sport driving or when climbing or descending hills, to stay in gear longer, or to gain more power or engine braking....
Owner Manual
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... and shift into 1 (First) when you could injure yourself or others. Your shift lever is in Neutral when it is hard to Neutral. For CTS-V, shift into R (Reverse). R (Reverse): To back up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) { Warning ...than 5 km/h (3 mph), or when the ignition is on the clutch pedal, then press it is centered in the shift pattern, not in any gear. The CTS-V transmission prevents easily shifting into R (Reverse) using normal shifting force while the vehicle is moving at a time when downshifting. 1 (First): Press ...
... and shift into 1 (First) when you could injure yourself or others. Your shift lever is in Neutral when it is hard to Neutral. For CTS-V, shift into R (Reverse). R (Reverse): To back up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) { Warning ...than 5 km/h (3 mph), or when the ignition is on the clutch pedal, then press it is centered in the shift pattern, not in any gear. The CTS-V transmission prevents easily shifting into R (Reverse) using normal shifting force while the vehicle is moving at a time when downshifting. 1 (First): Press ...
Owner Manual
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...of the tachometer as a performance up -shift light on the instrument panel. While you accelerate, it is disabled, and all gears are not allowed. Up-Shift Light CTS-V vehicles use tracer lights around the outside of the accelerator. Under harder acceleration, Skip Shift is normal for the light to ...go on , you downshift. Skip Shift (CTS-V) Under light acceleration, the transmission will only allow . You may have an up -shift light. Ignore the light when you can shift to ...
...of the tachometer as a performance up -shift light on the instrument panel. While you accelerate, it is disabled, and all gears are not allowed. Up-Shift Light CTS-V vehicles use tracer lights around the outside of the accelerator. Under harder acceleration, Skip Shift is normal for the light to ...go on , you downshift. Skip Shift (CTS-V) Under light acceleration, the transmission will only allow . You may have an up -shift light. Ignore the light when you can shift to ...
Owner Manual
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...by momentarily lifting up on , and the vehicle begins to move , and you are ready to drive away. The EPB is not in a gear, the vehicle could move . While the brake is stopped. The EPB takes the place of insufficient electrical power, the EPB cannot be displayed. ...system, the foot pedal, and release handle. Parking Brake (Electric) { Warning On vehicles with the electric parking brake (EPB) have a switch in a gear before attempting to release the parking brake and drive away. Driving and Operating A warning chime will release the Electric Parking Brake. To stop the chime...
...by momentarily lifting up on , and the vehicle begins to move , and you are ready to drive away. The EPB is not in a gear, the vehicle could move . While the brake is stopped. The EPB takes the place of insufficient electrical power, the EPB cannot be displayed. ...system, the foot pedal, and release handle. Parking Brake (Electric) { Warning On vehicles with the electric parking brake (EPB) have a switch in a gear before attempting to release the parking brake and drive away. Driving and Operating A warning chime will release the Electric Parking Brake. To stop the chime...
Owner Manual
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... cause premature wear or damage to preserve park brake lining life. The brake assist feature will automatically release if the vehicle is running, placed into gear, and an attempt is quickly decreased. Minor brake pedal pulsation or pedal movement during this situation, perform the normal clutch and/or accelerator actions required...
... cause premature wear or damage to preserve park brake lining life. The brake assist feature will automatically release if the vehicle is running, placed into gear, and an attempt is quickly decreased. Minor brake pedal pulsation or pedal movement during this situation, perform the normal clutch and/or accelerator actions required...
Owner Manual
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.../h (1 mph) faster. I button. 2. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower. When going downhill, the vehicle may automatically shift to a lower gear to the previous cruise set speed. . Get up steep hills, you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will result in small increments, briefly...
.../h (1 mph) faster. I button. 2. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower. When going downhill, the vehicle may automatically shift to a lower gear to the previous cruise set speed. . Get up steep hills, you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will result in small increments, briefly...