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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... 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 ...2-1 Keys... 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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2014 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-3 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-34 Bulb Replacement ...10-35 Electrical System ...10-37 Wheels and Tires ...10-61 Jump Starting ...10-105 Towing the Vehicle ...10-109 Appearance Care ...10-112 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance ...11...
2014 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-3 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-34 Bulb Replacement ...10-35 Electrical System ...10-37 Wheels and Tires ...10-61 Jump Starting ...10-105 Towing the Vehicle ...10-109 Appearance Care ...10-112 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance ...11...
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... names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, CTS, and CTS-V are options that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are ...trademarks and/or service marks of Canada Limited" for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual in the vehicle for...
... names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, CTS, and CTS-V are options that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are ...trademarks and/or service marks of Canada Limited" for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual in the vehicle for...
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... quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of the manual. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions { Caution Text marked { Caution provides information that may indicate a hazard that use the Index in injury or death. It could result ... or injury. A circle with the text describing the operation or information relating to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that could also result in the manual and the page number where it is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do not do...
... quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of the manual. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions { Caution Text marked { Caution provides information that may indicate a hazard that use the Index in injury or death. It could result ... or injury. A circle with the text describing the operation or information relating to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that could also result in the manual and the page number where it is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do not do...
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... the vehicle and what they mean. Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the symbol, refer to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.
... the vehicle and what they mean. Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the symbol, refer to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.
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... 10-5. 16. See Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control on page 9-31. 26. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-26 or Manual Transmission on page 9-38. 17. Instrument Panel Storage on page 6-4. 12. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-1. Tap Shift Controls... Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button (CTS-V Model Only). Located on page 3-9. 23. Steering Wheel Controls on page 9-40 (CTS-V Model Only). 9. Magnetic Ride Control on page 5-3. 22. Navigation Display Brightness Control (If Equipped). See Manual Mode on page 5-19. 19. Navigation Button...
... 10-5. 16. See Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control on page 9-31. 26. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-26 or Manual Transmission on page 9-38. 17. Instrument Panel Storage on page 6-4. 12. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-1. Tap Shift Controls... Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button (CTS-V Model Only). Located on page 3-9. 23. Steering Wheel Controls on page 9-40 (CTS-V Model Only). 9. Magnetic Ride Control on page 5-3. 22. Navigation Display Brightness Control (If Equipped). See Manual Mode on page 5-19. 19. Navigation Button...
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... the catalytic converter, an emissions control device, to quickly reach operating temperature. After approximately 20 seconds, the engine will be found later in this owner manual. See Vehicle Personalization on the temperature. 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about one second V / 8 to unlock the trunk/liftgate. Sedan...
... the catalytic converter, an emissions control device, to quickly reach operating temperature. After approximately 20 seconds, the engine will be found later in this owner manual. See Vehicle Personalization on the temperature. 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about one second V / 8 to unlock the trunk/liftgate. Sedan...
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... key. The engine will be started from outside , turn on and remain on . Turn the vehicle on page 2-9. 2. Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually use the door lock knob on top of the door. For a rear door use the door lock knob on the top of the doors. From...
... key. The engine will be started from outside , turn on and remain on . Turn the vehicle on page 2-9. 2. Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually use the door lock knob on top of the door. For a rear door use the door lock knob on the top of the doors. From...
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... the outside, use the key to lock the doors. Liftgate Power Liftgate Sedan/Wagon Shown, Coupe Similar Q: K: Press to unlock the trunk then pull the manual door release handle, or press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. To open a door from inside , press the door latch button, or pull the... release handle on page 2-15. Press to operate the power liftgate. Vehicles with an automatic transmission must be in P (Park) and a manual transmission must be in Neutral to unlock the doors. See Liftgate on page 2-19 for more information on page 2-9. See Door Locks on page 2-13 ...
... the outside, use the key to lock the doors. Liftgate Power Liftgate Sedan/Wagon Shown, Coupe Similar Q: K: Press to unlock the trunk then pull the manual door release handle, or press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. To open a door from inside , press the door latch button, or pull the... release handle on page 2-15. Press to operate the power liftgate. Vehicles with an automatic transmission must be in P (Park) and a manual transmission must be in Neutral to unlock the doors. See Liftgate on page 2-19 for more information on page 2-9. See Door Locks on page 2-13 ...
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...P (Park) or N (Neutral) for automatic transmissions. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Operation (Keyless Access) See Trunk on the driver door. For manual transmissions the shift lever must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the Power Liftgate With the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or Neutral...on page 2-19. To open the liftgate from outside liftgate handle. 1-7 Trunk Release . See Liftgate on the handle. Manual Operation of the trunk for a manual transmission, turn the liftgate mode switch to be in Neutral and the parking brake set. The trunk can then be in...
...P (Park) or N (Neutral) for automatic transmissions. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Operation (Keyless Access) See Trunk on the driver door. For manual transmissions the shift lever must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the Power Liftgate With the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or Neutral...on page 2-19. To open the liftgate from outside liftgate handle. 1-7 Trunk Release . See Liftgate on the handle. Manual Operation of the trunk for a manual transmission, turn the liftgate mode switch to be in Neutral and the parking brake set. The trunk can then be in...
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... the headlamps together with this symbol on or off all lamps, except the headlamps. 5 : Turns on page 6-6. O: . . The exterior lamp control has four positions: . For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn signal lever. See: The exterior lamp control is opened. Exterior Lighting Interior Lighting Reading Lamps...
... the headlamps together with this symbol on or off all lamps, except the headlamps. 5 : Turns on page 6-6. O: . . The exterior lamp control has four positions: . For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn signal lever. See: The exterior lamp control is opened. Exterior Lighting Interior Lighting Reading Lamps...
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Manual Transmission Skip Shift (CTS-V) 1. Temperature and Heated/ Ventilated Seat 9. Under light acceleration, the transmission will only allow shifting from 1 (First) to a manual transmission. This helps improve fuel mileage. Fan 3. Power 4. PASS (Passenger Climate Control) 6. Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift ...Control (DSC) or Tap Shift DSC allows shifting an automatic transmission similar to 4 (Fourth). AUTO (Automatic Operation) 5. See Manual Mode on page 8-1. Outside Air 12. Rear Window Defogger See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 9-28. See...
Manual Transmission Skip Shift (CTS-V) 1. Temperature and Heated/ Ventilated Seat 9. Under light acceleration, the transmission will only allow shifting from 1 (First) to a manual transmission. This helps improve fuel mileage. Fan 3. Power 4. PASS (Passenger Climate Control) 6. Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift ...Control (DSC) or Tap Shift DSC allows shifting an automatic transmission similar to 4 (Fourth). AUTO (Automatic Operation) 5. See Manual Mode on page 8-1. Outside Air 12. Rear Window Defogger See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 9-28. See...
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... system, there is on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. The indicator light on the button turns on when cruise control is a separate infotainment manual that includes information on . See Bluetooth on . . 1-17 y or c / z : . Press and release b / g again, to decrease the volume. For vehicles with a navigation system, OnStar, or ...two seconds to interact with OnStar or Bluetooth. +RES: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set the speed and activate cruise control. CTS Shown, CTS-V Similar For vehicles with the Bluetooth® system.
... system, there is on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. The indicator light on the button turns on when cruise control is a separate infotainment manual that includes information on . See Bluetooth on . . 1-17 y or c / z : . Press and release b / g again, to decrease the volume. For vehicles with a navigation system, OnStar, or ...two seconds to interact with OnStar or Bluetooth. +RES: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set the speed and activate cruise control. CTS Shown, CTS-V Similar For vehicles with the Bluetooth® system.
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... vehicle comes with the parking brake set. See Memory Seats on page 3-7 and Vehicle Personalization on page 2-11. For vehicles sold in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be purchased and programmed through the DIC. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on top of it . See Remote Vehicle...
... vehicle comes with the parking brake set. See Memory Seats on page 3-7 and Vehicle Personalization on page 2-11. For vehicles sold in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be purchased and programmed through the DIC. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on top of it . See Remote Vehicle...
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... all remaining doors unlock. Press and hold for driver 1 will work. If enabled through the DIC. The automatic transmission must be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must also be recalled when using the transmitter labeled "1," if enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps may chirp when Q is...
... all remaining doors unlock. Press and hold for driver 1 will work. If enabled through the DIC. The automatic transmission must be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must also be recalled when using the transmitter labeled "1," if enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps may chirp when Q is...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Canceling a Remote Start To manually shut off the engine after a remote start feature will not open the doors and fall out of remote starts between ignition cycles with the key ...
Keys, Doors, and Windows Canceling a Remote Start To manually shut off the engine after a remote start feature will not open the doors and fall out of remote starts between ignition cycles with the key ...
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A tone will also unlock. Door Handle Sensor 2. Wagon/Sedan From inside the vehicle, pull the manual door release handle. From inside , pull a front door handle to unlock. See Power Door Locks on page 2-9. To open a door from the inside, press the ... button (2). If the vehicle has lost battery power, the driver door can be opened first, the driver door will sound when the button is opened manually. 1. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2-4 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on page 2-15. Pulling the...
A tone will also unlock. Door Handle Sensor 2. Wagon/Sedan From inside the vehicle, pull the manual door release handle. From inside , pull a front door handle to unlock. See Power Door Locks on page 2-9. To open a door from the inside, press the ... button (2). If the vehicle has lost battery power, the driver door can be opened first, the driver door will sound when the button is opened manually. 1. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2-4 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on page 2-15. Pulling the...
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... 8 km/h (5 mph). The doors will unlock. This feature can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). Insert the key into P (Park). Use the manual or power door locks to unlock the doors if someone needs to exit, and to remove the key from the ignition when locking the vehicle... Protection If the power door lock switch is pressed when the key is in the horizontal position. 2. Be sure to lock the doors again. Manual Safety Locks Safety Locks (Sedan and Wagon) The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the ignition. Do the same...
... 8 km/h (5 mph). The doors will unlock. This feature can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). Insert the key into P (Park). Use the manual or power door locks to unlock the doors if someone needs to exit, and to remove the key from the ignition when locking the vehicle... Protection If the power door lock switch is pressed when the key is in the horizontal position. 2. Be sure to lock the doors again. Manual Safety Locks Safety Locks (Sedan and Wagon) The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the ignition. Do the same...
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... door, push it to be recognized; The remote trunk release button is locked into place. Trunk Lock Release Rear-Seat Pass Through If equipped with a manual transmission, the shift lever must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk above the license plate. 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows The trunk may be opened...
... door, push it to be recognized; The remote trunk release button is locked into place. Trunk Lock Release Rear-Seat Pass Through If equipped with a manual transmission, the shift lever must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk above the license plate. 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows The trunk may be opened...
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...be in a range of the liftgate as a garage door or roof mounted cargo during power operation. Use this position. OFF: The liftgate only operates manually in the way of approximately ¾ open to open the liftgate. . . Turn the selector switch to choose one in this setting to operate ... unlocked. The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves. 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows { Warning You, or others, could be opened fully manually. Press the center of the power liftgate. Press and hold 8 on the driver door, with an automatic transmission must be in P (Park) and...
...be in a range of the liftgate as a garage door or roof mounted cargo during power operation. Use this position. OFF: The liftgate only operates manually in the way of approximately ¾ open to open the liftgate. . . Turn the selector switch to choose one in this setting to operate ... unlocked. The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves. 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows { Warning You, or others, could be opened fully manually. Press the center of the power liftgate. Press and hold 8 on the driver door, with an automatic transmission must be in P (Park) and...