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2014 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-21 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-17 ... ...9-25 Automatic Transmission ...9-26 Manual Transmission ...9-31 Drive Systems ...9-33 Brakes ...9-33 Ride Control Systems ...9-38 Cruise Control ...9-41 Driver Assistance Systems ...9-43 Fuel ...9-49 Trailer Towing ...9-53 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-59
2014 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-21 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-17 ... ...9-25 Automatic Transmission ...9-26 Manual Transmission ...9-31 Drive Systems ...9-33 Brakes ...9-33 Ride Control Systems ...9-38 Cruise Control ...9-41 Driver Assistance Systems ...9-43 Fuel ...9-49 Trailer Towing ...9-53 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-59
Owner Manual
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... and Controls { Caution If the vehicle is continually driven with other than those of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can determine if the fuel cap has been...
... and Controls { Caution If the vehicle is continually driven with other than those of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can determine if the fuel cap has been...
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... electrical loads are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. Normally, these actions occur in the ACC/ ACCESSORY position. If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message might...
... electrical loads are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. Normally, these actions occur in the ACC/ ACCESSORY position. If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message might...
Owner Manual
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... a cell phone. . Program all trip information into any navigation device prior to place or receive necessary phone calls. Trailer Towing General Towing Information ...Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips ...Trailer Towing (CTS-V and Coupe) ...Trailer Towing (Except CTS-V and Coupe) ...Towing Equipment ...9-53 9-53 9-56 9-56 9-58 . . Wait until the vehicle is parked to the floor...
... a cell phone. . Program all trip information into any navigation device prior to place or receive necessary phone calls. Trailer Towing General Towing Information ...Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips ...Trailer Towing (CTS-V and Coupe) ...Trailer Towing (Except CTS-V and Coupe) ...Towing Equipment ...9-53 9-53 9-56 9-56 9-58 . . Wait until the vehicle is parked to the floor...
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...= 136 kg (300 lbs). and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle's placard. 2. on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle will be towing weight of the...lbs). 2. Consult this section. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Determining Correct Load Limit- 1. Locate the statement "The See Trailer Towing (CTS-V and Coupe) on page 9-56 or Trailer Towing (Except CTS-V and Coupe) on page 9-56 for the front and rear axle. combined weight of cargo and luggage load ...
...= 136 kg (300 lbs). and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle's placard. 2. on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle will be towing weight of the...lbs). 2. Consult this section. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Determining Correct Load Limit- 1. Locate the statement "The See Trailer Towing (CTS-V and Coupe) on page 9-56 or Trailer Towing (Except CTS-V and Coupe) on page 9-56 for the front and rear axle. combined weight of cargo and luggage load ...
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... the cord will not move the shift lever to leave the vehicle with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. If you are towing a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of extension cord could overheat...
... the cord will not move the shift lever to leave the vehicle with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. If you are towing a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of extension cord could overheat...
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See Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9-15 or Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9-53. If towing a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9-17. Exhaust may block underbody airflow or tail pipes). The vehicle idles in R (Reverse) and firmly apply ...
See Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9-15 or Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9-53. If towing a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9-17. Exhaust may block underbody airflow or tail pipes). The vehicle idles in R (Reverse) and firmly apply ...
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... (Continued) Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to be sure the vehicle will not move easily. If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see Parking (Manual Transmission) on page 9-25. Never park the vehicle with the engine running , follow the proper steps to park with the engine running...
... (Continued) Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to be sure the vehicle will not move easily. If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see Parking (Manual Transmission) on page 9-25. Never park the vehicle with the engine running , follow the proper steps to park with the engine running...
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... the engine. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into a drive gear while the engine is running unless you are pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on fairly level ground, always set . N (Neutral): In this gear to P (Park). Unless your transmission. Do not shift into...
... the engine. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into a drive gear while the engine is running unless you are pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on fairly level ground, always set . N (Neutral): In this gear to P (Park). Unless your transmission. Do not shift into...
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... electric parking brake (EPB) have a switch in the center console. While the brake is being applied, the status light will flash until you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 5-27 for more information. 9-35 Warning (Continued) accelerator pedal until full apply is...
... electric parking brake (EPB) have a switch in the center console. While the brake is being applied, the status light will flash until you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 5-27 for more information. 9-35 Warning (Continued) accelerator pedal until full apply is...
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... is off on page 9-53 for more information. Driving and Operating 9-37 { Caution Driving with a manual transmission taking off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on a hill. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the red brake...
... is off on page 9-53 for more information. Driving and Operating 9-37 { Caution Driving with a manual transmission taking off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on a hill. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the red brake...
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... of the trunk or liftgate during warmer or humid weather. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) If equipped, the Side Blind Zone Alert system is started. . . A trailer was attached to the vehicle, or an object was hanging out of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, see Exterior Care on...
... of the trunk or liftgate during warmer or humid weather. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) If equipped, the Side Blind Zone Alert system is started. . . A trailer was attached to the vehicle, or an object was hanging out of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, see Exterior Care on...
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...the SBZA mirror displays will not be available on the DIC menu. If SBZA is towed. Use extra caution while changing lanes when towing a trailer. SBZA may have a rear vision camera system. the vehicle does not need service. Read this entire section before using it off, the Side ...; If the SBZA displays do not light up . FCC Information See Radio Frequency Statement on when passing a vehicle quickly or when towing a trailer. This is normal system operation; the vehicle does not need service. The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing ...
...the SBZA mirror displays will not be available on the DIC menu. If SBZA is towed. Use extra caution while changing lanes when towing a trailer. SBZA may have a rear vision camera system. the vehicle does not need service. Read this entire section before using it off, the Side ...; If the SBZA displays do not light up . FCC Information See Radio Frequency Statement on when passing a vehicle quickly or when towing a trailer. This is normal system operation; the vehicle does not need service. The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing ...
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...and Towing Tips Driving with preparing the vehicle for the vehicle. Become familiar with the state and local laws that has been designed for towing a trailer. Vehicles with automatic transmissions can tow in contact with a manual transmission, it in D (Drive) but M (Manual Mode) is recommended. ...and Operating Warning (Continued) keep it is better not to use the highest gear. . . . . . Read the entire section before towing a trailer. For towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home, see Towing the Vehicle on page 9-28. For vehicles with the fill opening...
...and Towing Tips Driving with preparing the vehicle for the vehicle. Become familiar with the state and local laws that has been designed for towing a trailer. Vehicles with automatic transmissions can tow in contact with a manual transmission, it in D (Drive) but M (Manual Mode) is recommended. ...and Operating Warning (Continued) keep it is better not to use the highest gear. . . . . . Read the entire section before towing a trailer. For towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home, see Towing the Vehicle on page 9-28. For vehicles with the fill opening...
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.... The combination you . Get acquainted with a Stability Control System When towing, the sound of experience. 9-54 . Driving and Operating Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of the stability control system might be sure that the load is reacting to the right. During the trip, check occasionally ...lane. . . Because the rig is longer, it is longer and not as responsive as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you are driving is necessary to go farther beyond the passed vehicle before setting...
.... The combination you . Get acquainted with a Stability Control System When towing, the sound of experience. 9-54 . Driving and Operating Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of the stability control system might be sure that the load is reacting to the right. During the trip, check occasionally ...lane. . . Because the rig is longer, it is longer and not as responsive as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you are driving is necessary to go farther beyond the passed vehicle before setting...
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... If the overheat warning comes on, see Engine Overheating on Grades Reduce speed and shift to be damaged. Properly hooked up, the trailer Check occasionally to a lower gear before turning the engine off immediately after towing at normal altitudes. When towing at high altitude on steep... flat surface. If the transmission is not shifted down a long or steep downgrade. People can be dangerous. The vehicle could cause the trailer to move. Use the turn or lane change. Driving and Operating Making Turns lamps also flash, telling other objects. grades, the vehicle ...
... If the overheat warning comes on, see Engine Overheating on Grades Reduce speed and shift to be damaged. Properly hooked up, the trailer Check occasionally to a lower gear before turning the engine off immediately after towing at normal altitudes. When towing at high altitude on steep... flat surface. If the transmission is not shifted down a long or steep downgrade. People can be dangerous. The vehicle could cause the trailer to move. Use the turn or lane change. Driving and Operating Making Turns lamps also flash, telling other objects. grades, the vehicle ...
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... overheat during the trip. 9-56 Driving and Operating 2. Release the brake pedal. Weight of the trailer. Reapply the brake pedal. Release the parking brake. Trailer Towing (Except CTS-V and Coupe) Before pulling a trailer, three important considerations have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: ... Start the engine...
... overheat during the trip. 9-56 Driving and Operating 2. Release the brake pedal. Weight of the trailer. Reapply the brake pedal. Release the parking brake. Trailer Towing (Except CTS-V and Coupe) Before pulling a trailer, three important considerations have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: ... Start the engine...
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...the vehicle, it affects the total gross weight of options, equipment, passengers, or cargo in the vehicle. The weight of the vehicle, any trailer is in this section. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of additional optional equipment, passengers, and cargo in the tow... is calculated assuming only the driver is an important weight to see if the weights are all the required trailering equipment. After loading the trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to measure because it will reduce the tongue weight the vehicle can carry, which will...
...the vehicle, it affects the total gross weight of options, equipment, passengers, or cargo in the vehicle. The weight of the vehicle, any trailer is in this section. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of additional optional equipment, passengers, and cargo in the tow... is calculated assuming only the driver is an important weight to see if the weights are all the required trailering equipment. After loading the trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to measure because it will reduce the tongue weight the vehicle can carry, which will...
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...when the hitch is done, both brake systems will not work well, or at all. If this is removed. 9-58 Driving and Operating . Trailer Brakes Does the trailer have its own brakes? Because the vehicle has antilock brakes, do not tap into the vehicle. Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle...CO) from the exhaust can get into the vehicle's brake system. Leave enough slack so the rig can be made in the body of the trailer to it becomes separated from contacting the road if it . Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to help prevent the tongue...
...when the hitch is done, both brake systems will not work well, or at all. If this is removed. 9-58 Driving and Operating . Trailer Brakes Does the trailer have its own brakes? Because the vehicle has antilock brakes, do not tap into the vehicle. Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle...CO) from the exhaust can get into the vehicle's brake system. Leave enough slack so the rig can be made in the body of the trailer to it becomes separated from contacting the road if it . Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to help prevent the tongue...
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...Protection Operating Mode This operating mode allows the vehicle to P (Park) or N (Neutral) and let the engine idle. Driving extended distances and/or towing a trailer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer in the overheat protection mode should be driven. Sometimes the engine can be avoided. Should... is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be driven to a safe place in an emergency. Tows a trailer. If the warning is still displayed, turn off the engine until it is displayed with no sign of steam, idle the engine for long periods...
...Protection Operating Mode This operating mode allows the vehicle to P (Park) or N (Neutral) and let the engine idle. Driving extended distances and/or towing a trailer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer in the overheat protection mode should be driven. Sometimes the engine can be avoided. Should... is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be driven to a safe place in an emergency. Tows a trailer. If the warning is still displayed, turn off the engine until it is displayed with no sign of steam, idle the engine for long periods...