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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 ......8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-6 Maintenance ...8-6 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-15 Engine Exhaust ...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 ...
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 ......8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-6 Maintenance ...8-6 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-15 Engine Exhaust ...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 ...
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... ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-10 Passenger Sensing System ...1-11 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-11 Interior Lighting ...1-12 Exterior Lighting ...1-12 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-13 Climate Controls ...1-14 Transmission ...1-14 Navigation System ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...Power Outlets ...Universal Remote System ...Sunroof ...Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control...
... ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-10 Passenger Sensing System ...1-11 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-11 Interior Lighting ...1-12 Exterior Lighting ...1-12 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-13 Climate Controls ...1-14 Transmission ...1-14 Navigation System ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...Power Outlets ...Universal Remote System ...Sunroof ...Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control...
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...Wiper/Washer on page 9-40 (CTS-V Model Only). 9. Magnetic Ride Control on page 5-6 (If Equipped). 7. Hood Release. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of the steering wheel. Parking Brake Button. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-26 or Manual Transmission on page 6-4. 12. Hazard ...on page 5-2. 20. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 9-41. Navigation Display Brightness Control (If Equipped). Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button (CTS-V Model Only). Power Outlets on page 7-1. 14. Infotainment on page 5-9. Air Vents on page 7-1. 8. See Infotainment on page 8-6. 2. ...
...Wiper/Washer on page 9-40 (CTS-V Model Only). 9. Magnetic Ride Control on page 5-6 (If Equipped). 7. Hood Release. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of the steering wheel. Parking Brake Button. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-26 or Manual Transmission on page 6-4. 12. Hazard ...on page 5-2. 20. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 9-41. Navigation Display Brightness Control (If Equipped). Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button (CTS-V Model Only). Power Outlets on page 7-1. 14. Infotainment on page 5-9. Air Vents on page 7-1. 8. See Infotainment on page 8-6. 2. ...
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Press to operate the power liftgate. See Power Door Locks on the RKE transmitter. Vehicles with an automatic transmission must be in P (Park) and a manual transmission must be in Neutral to unlock the doors. From the outside, use the key to lock the doors. See Liftgate on page 2-19 for more ...
Press to operate the power liftgate. See Power Door Locks on the RKE transmitter. Vehicles with an automatic transmission must be in P (Park) and a manual transmission must be in Neutral to unlock the doors. From the outside, use the key to lock the doors. See Liftgate on page 2-19 for more ...
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... door. Use the key in Neutral and the parking brake set. The trunk can then be in P (Park) or N (Neutral) for automatic transmissions. Press the trunk release button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. In Brief To open the liftgate with the Keyless Access system, the RKE... transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the Power Liftgate With the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or Neutral for a manual transmission, turn the liftgate mode switch to be in the trunk lock cylinder. . Manual Operation of the trunk for it to OFF and unlock...
... door. Use the key in Neutral and the parking brake set. The trunk can then be in P (Park) or N (Neutral) for automatic transmissions. Press the trunk release button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. In Brief To open the liftgate with the Keyless Access system, the RKE... transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the Power Liftgate With the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or Neutral for a manual transmission, turn the liftgate mode switch to be in the trunk lock cylinder. . Manual Operation of the trunk for it to OFF and unlock...
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...ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. PASS (Passenger Climate Control) 6. Air Delivery Mode 8. Manual Transmission Skip Shift (CTS-V) 1. Defrost 7. This helps improve fuel mileage. Under harder acceleration, Skip Shift is disabled, and all gears are ... Window Defogger See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 9-28. Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap Shift DSC allows shifting an automatic transmission similar to 4 (Fourth). See Manual Transmission on the back of the steering wheel (if equipped).
...ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. PASS (Passenger Climate Control) 6. Air Delivery Mode 8. Manual Transmission Skip Shift (CTS-V) 1. Defrost 7. This helps improve fuel mileage. Under harder acceleration, Skip Shift is disabled, and all gears are ... Window Defogger See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 9-28. Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap Shift DSC allows shifting an automatic transmission similar to 4 (Fourth). See Manual Transmission on the back of the steering wheel (if equipped).
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... new transmitter available with the parking brake set. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on page 5-46. The automatic transmission must be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be in Neutral with you. 3. Press and hold for 30 seconds. The vehicle can have a number on page 2-11. Each...
... new transmitter available with the parking brake set. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on page 5-46. The automatic transmission must be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be in Neutral with you. 3. Press and hold for 30 seconds. The vehicle can have a number on page 2-11. Each...
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...): Press to indicate locking has occurred. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds for the panic alarm to locate the vehicle. The automatic transmission must be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be in LOCK/OFF for 30 seconds.
...): Press to indicate locking has occurred. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds for the panic alarm to locate the vehicle. The automatic transmission must be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be in LOCK/OFF for 30 seconds.
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...Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Insert the key into P (Park). Do the same for the other rear door. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, the doors will lock automatically when all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. Use the manual or power door ...and a door is turned off and removed from the ignition. 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Door Locks For vehicles with a manual transmission, the doors will lock automatically after the vehicle speed reaches 8 km/h (5 mph). This feature can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC)....
...Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Insert the key into P (Park). Do the same for the other rear door. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, the doors will lock automatically when all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. Use the manual or power door ...and a door is turned off and removed from the ignition. 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Door Locks For vehicles with a manual transmission, the doors will lock automatically after the vehicle speed reaches 8 km/h (5 mph). This feature can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC)....
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... remote trunk release button is useful when transporting long items. To open the door without pulling up and back into place. On vehicles with a manual transmission, the shift lever must be in Neutral, and the parking brake set. the trunk can then be opened by pressing the remote trunk release button... release button on the rear of the trunk for it to open the door, pull down the rear seat armrest. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk above the license plate. Then try to be recognized; To close the door, push ...
... remote trunk release button is useful when transporting long items. To open the door without pulling up and back into place. On vehicles with a manual transmission, the shift lever must be in Neutral, and the parking brake set. the trunk can then be opened by pressing the remote trunk release button... release button on the rear of the trunk for it to open the door, pull down the rear seat armrest. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk above the license plate. Then try to be recognized; To close the door, push ...
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... liftgate as a garage door or roof mounted cargo during power operation. Press the touch pad on the driver door, with an automatic transmission must be in P (Park) and a manual transmission must be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Press and hold 8 on page 2-9. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE...
... liftgate as a garage door or roof mounted cargo during power operation. Press the touch pad on the driver door, with an automatic transmission must be in P (Park) and a manual transmission must be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Press and hold 8 on page 2-9. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE...
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...power function will reverse direction and open position. Pressing the button or RKE again reverses the direction. Keys, Doors, and Windows If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) while the power function is activated again or closed manually. There is caught between the liftgate and ... mode position and power open or closed , the liftgate may be used again. See your dealer for the system to completion. If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) and the vehicle accelerates before using the liftgate. Cargo could fall out of the liftgate. Setting the Power...
...power function will reverse direction and open position. Pressing the button or RKE again reverses the direction. Keys, Doors, and Windows If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) while the power function is activated again or closed manually. There is caught between the liftgate and ... mode position and power open or closed , the liftgate may be used again. See your dealer for the system to completion. If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) and the vehicle accelerates before using the liftgate. Cargo could fall out of the liftgate. Setting the Power...
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... the liftgate before driving. When power opened and closed. The liftgate cannot be manually opened with the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or Neutral for a manual transmission, turn the mode selector switch to the latch until the turn signals will flash and the liftgate will still power latch once contact...
... the liftgate before driving. When power opened and closed. The liftgate cannot be manually opened with the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or Neutral for a manual transmission, turn the mode selector switch to the latch until the turn signals will flash and the liftgate will still power latch once contact...
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... on page 5-46. These numbers correspond to the desired driving positions. 2. If the memory position is pressed. Repeat for a manual transmission. See Vehicle Personalization on . Automatic Entry Recall If entry/exit recall is programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu, automatic entry recall occurs...power steering column to the position previously stored for two seconds. See "Exit Recall" later in P (Park) for an automatic transmission, or the parking brake must be in this section. Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, outside...
... on page 5-46. These numbers correspond to the desired driving positions. 2. If the memory position is pressed. Repeat for a manual transmission. See Vehicle Personalization on . Automatic Entry Recall If entry/exit recall is programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu, automatic entry recall occurs...power steering column to the position previously stored for two seconds. See "Exit Recall" later in P (Park) for an automatic transmission, or the parking brake must be in this section. Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, outside...
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... movements occur when the ignition key is started on the seat that the vehicle has been moved. Do not place anything on vehicles with a manual transmission. 3. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may cause burns. On vehicles with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, ... the engine is removed. The ignition is still not recalling, see your dealer for two seconds. The automatic transmission is shifted back into P (Park), or the parking brake is shifted out of burns, people with Remote Keyless Access, automatic exit recall movements occur ...
... movements occur when the ignition key is started on the seat that the vehicle has been moved. Do not place anything on vehicles with a manual transmission. 3. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may cause burns. On vehicles with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, ... the engine is removed. The ignition is still not recalling, see your dealer for two seconds. The automatic transmission is shifted back into P (Park), or the parking brake is shifted out of burns, people with Remote Keyless Access, automatic exit recall movements occur ...
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... or down to tilt the steering wheel up to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of the steering column. . 5-2 Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages ...5-45 Vehicle Speed Messages ...5-46 Washer Fluid Messages ...5-46 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment Power Tilt Wheel Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization ...5-46 Universal Remote System...
... or down to tilt the steering wheel up to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of the steering column. . 5-2 Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages ...5-45 Vehicle Speed Messages ...5-46 Washer Fluid Messages ...5-46 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment Power Tilt Wheel Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization ...5-46 Universal Remote System...
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... off, only the windshield will not be washed. If the washer fluid is moving. On a manual transmission vehicle, only set it when the vehicle is set it when the vehicle is pressed. On an automatic transmission vehicle, only set to be on page 5-4 for compass variance, use the following procedure: Compass Variance...
... off, only the windshield will not be washed. If the washer fluid is moving. On a manual transmission vehicle, only set it when the vehicle is set it when the vehicle is pressed. On an automatic transmission vehicle, only set to be on page 5-4 for compass variance, use the following procedure: Compass Variance...
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...the movement of the old odometer. Trip Odometer The trip odometer can record the number of the Driver Information Center (DIC); The CTS-V tachometer has tracer lights that have the navigation system, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on the driver door to the mileage.... Instruments and Controls 5-13 Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers or miles. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-26 or Manual Transmission on , the fuel gauge indicates how much fuel is part of kilometers or miles traveled for more information see ...
...the movement of the old odometer. Trip Odometer The trip odometer can record the number of the Driver Information Center (DIC); The CTS-V tachometer has tracer lights that have the navigation system, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on the driver door to the mileage.... Instruments and Controls 5-13 Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers or miles. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-26 or Manual Transmission on , the fuel gauge indicates how much fuel is part of kilometers or miles traveled for more information see ...
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... lights also flash on page 5-25 for changing engine oil. Metric Instruments and Controls For the CTS-V, the tachometer tracer lights flash prior to reaching engine speed limit. See Engine Oil Pressure Light on automatic transmission vehicles while in the DSC or Tap Shift modes. 5-15 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge English For...
... lights also flash on page 5-25 for changing engine oil. Metric Instruments and Controls For the CTS-V, the tachometer tracer lights flash prior to reaching engine speed limit. See Engine Oil Pressure Light on automatic transmission vehicles while in the DSC or Tap Shift modes. 5-15 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge English For...
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... those of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. Avoid hard accelerations. Avoid steep uphill grades. Caution (Continued) could lead to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of cargo being hauled as soon as it is still flashing, follow the previous...
... those of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. Avoid hard accelerations. Avoid steep uphill grades. Caution (Continued) could lead to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of cargo being hauled as soon as it is still flashing, follow the previous...