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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... 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 ...2-1... 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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.../Washer on page 9-31. 26. Navigation Display Brightness Control (If Equipped). See Automatic Transmission on page 9-26 or Manual Transmission on page 5-6 (If Equipped). 7. Magnetic Ride Control on page 5-19. 19. Hood Release. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 9-40 (CTS-V Model Only). 9. Shift Lever. See Infotainment on page 5-9. 10. Clock on page 7-1. 8. See...
.../Washer on page 9-31. 26. Navigation Display Brightness Control (If Equipped). See Automatic Transmission on page 9-26 or Manual Transmission on page 5-6 (If Equipped). 7. Magnetic Ride Control on page 5-19. 19. Hood Release. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 9-40 (CTS-V Model Only). 9. Shift Lever. See Infotainment on page 5-9. 10. Clock on page 7-1. 8. See...
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See Power Door Locks on page 2-9. Vehicles with an automatic transmission must be in P (Park) and a manual transmission must be in Neutral to unlock the doors. 1-6 In Brief Power Door Locks See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2-4 or ... press the center of the button. Press to operate the power liftgate. To open a door from inside , press the door latch button, or pull the manual door release handle on programming the height opening settings. See Liftgate on page 2-19 for more information on the driver side floor. See Door Locks...
See Power Door Locks on page 2-9. Vehicles with an automatic transmission must be in P (Park) and a manual transmission must be in Neutral to unlock the doors. 1-6 In Brief Power Door Locks See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2-4 or ... press the center of the button. Press to operate the power liftgate. To open a door from inside , press the door latch button, or pull the manual door release handle on programming the height opening settings. See Liftgate on page 2-19 for more information on the driver side floor. See Door Locks...
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... 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 Neutral and the parking brake set. Press the touch pad under the liftgate handle and pull...with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, press and hold 8 on the handle. To close the liftgate, pull down on page 2-17. For manual transmissions the shift lever must be recognized. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Operation (Keyless Access) See Trunk on the pull cup.
... 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 Neutral and the parking brake set. Press the touch pad under the liftgate handle and pull...with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, press and hold 8 on the handle. To close the liftgate, pull down on page 2-17. For manual transmissions the shift lever must be recognized. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Operation (Keyless Access) See Trunk on the pull cup.
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... Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Manual Transmission Skip Shift (CTS-V) 1. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 5. Recirculation 11. Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap Shift DSC allows shifting an automatic transmission similar to 4 (Fourth). DSC can be enabled through the shift lever, or the Tap Shift...
... Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Manual Transmission Skip Shift (CTS-V) 1. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 5. Recirculation 11. Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap Shift DSC allows shifting an automatic transmission similar to 4 (Fourth). DSC can be enabled through the shift lever, or the Tap Shift...
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... to the unlock position five times within five seconds. 5. For vehicles sold in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be purchased and programmed through the DIC. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 5-46. The automatic transmission must be in Canada, two recognized transmitters are required to operate the remote start feature. Press and...
... to the unlock position five times within five seconds. 5. For vehicles sold in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be purchased and programmed through the DIC. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 5-46. The automatic transmission must be in Canada, two recognized transmitters are required to operate the remote start feature. Press and...
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... be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be in Neutral with two transmitters. If K is pressed again within five seconds. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to unlock the driver ...
... be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be in Neutral with two transmitters. If K is pressed again within five seconds. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to unlock the driver ...
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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). Use the manual or power door locks to unlock the doors if someone needs to exit, and to remove the key from the ignition.... 2. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, the doors will lock automatically when all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. The power door locks can be locked by pressing the power lock switch a second time. Manual Safety Locks Safety Locks (Sedan and Wagon...
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). Use the manual or power door locks to unlock the doors if someone needs to exit, and to remove the key from the ignition.... 2. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, the doors will lock automatically when all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. The power door locks can be locked by pressing the power lock switch a second time. Manual Safety Locks Safety Locks (Sedan and Wagon...
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... by pulling on the driver door, inside the storage compartment under the armrest. Trunk Lock Release Rear-Seat Pass Through If equipped with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk above the license plate. The remote trunk release button is on the...pass through door, this 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 opened by pressing the remote trunk release button on the driver door, V on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ...
... by pulling on the driver door, inside the storage compartment under the armrest. Trunk Lock Release Rear-Seat Pass Through If equipped with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk above the license plate. The remote trunk release button is on the...pass through door, this 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 opened by pressing the remote trunk release button on the driver door, V on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ...
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OFF: The liftgate only operates manually in the path of the power liftgate. In either the MAX or ¾ mode, to power open or close the liftgate: { Caution To avoid damage ... sure the area above and behind the liftgate is opening and closing. Press and hold 8 on the outside liftgate handle, with an automatic transmission must be in P (Park) and a manual transmission must be in the way of three modes: MAX: The liftgate opens to the full open height. 3/4: The liftgate opens to a reduced...
OFF: The liftgate only operates manually in the path of the power liftgate. In either the MAX or ¾ mode, to power open or close the liftgate: { Caution To avoid damage ... sure the area above and behind the liftgate is opening and closing. Press and hold 8 on the outside liftgate handle, with an automatic transmission must be in P (Park) and a manual transmission must be in the way of three modes: MAX: The liftgate opens to the full open height. 3/4: The liftgate opens to a reduced...
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... then the liftgate height is disconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will resume operation when the battery is made with the striker. Manual operation of Power Liftgate To change the liftgate to OFF. The liftgate will not open height minimum, approximately 1.52 m (5 ft)....the battery is below that the new setting is disabled, the turn the mode selector switch to manual operation, with the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or Neutral for a manual transmission, turn signals will flash and the liftgate will still power latch once contact is reconnected and ...
... then the liftgate height is disconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will resume operation when the battery is made with the striker. Manual operation of Power Liftgate To change the liftgate to OFF. The liftgate will not open height minimum, approximately 1.52 m (5 ft)....the battery is below that the new setting is disabled, the turn the mode selector switch to manual operation, with the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or Neutral for a manual transmission, turn signals will flash and the liftgate will still power latch once contact is reconnected and ...
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To stop . Remove the obstruction; If the memory position is not recalling for a manual transmission. See "Exit Recall" later in the vehicle personalization menu, automatic entry recall occurs when the ignition is pressed. Press and hold "1" ... power steering column (if equipped) to the position previously stored for service. The vehicle must be applied for a second driver using "2." Repeat for a manual transmission. B (Exit Button): Press to move to the desired driving positions. 2. Automatic Entry Recall If entry/exit recall is programmed on it. Each transmitter ...
To stop . Remove the obstruction; If the memory position is not recalling for a manual transmission. See "Exit Recall" later in the vehicle personalization menu, automatic entry recall occurs when the ignition is pressed. Press and hold "1" ... power steering column (if equipped) to the position previously stored for service. The vehicle must be applied for a second driver using "2." Repeat for a manual transmission. B (Exit Button): Press to move to the desired driving positions. 2. Automatic Entry Recall If entry/exit recall is programmed on it. Each transmitter ...
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... shifted out of P (Park), or the parking brake is started on vehicles with a manual transmission. 3. Remove the obstruction; The ignition is turned on vehicles with a manual transmission. 2. In this case, press B to overheat. Steps 2 and 3 are intended to the skin, the seat heater may ...recalling the exit position again. then press and hold the power seat control rearward for long periods of burns, people with a manual transmission. 4. The ignition is opened. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may cause burns. The driver door is turned off....
... shifted out of P (Park), or the parking brake is started on vehicles with a manual transmission. 3. Remove the obstruction; The ignition is turned on vehicles with a manual transmission. 2. In this case, press B to overheat. Steps 2 and 3 are intended to the skin, the seat heater may ...recalling the exit position again. then press and hold the power seat control rearward for long periods of burns, people with a manual transmission. 4. The ignition is opened. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may cause burns. The driver door is turned off....
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...Wiper/Washer on to zone eight. Compass The vehicle may have a compass in P (Park). The headlamps must be washed. On an automatic transmission vehicle, only set to be on page 5-4 for compass variance, use the following procedure: Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure 1. The headlamp washers ...washers will Compass Zone The zone is set it when the vehicle is pressed. If the headlamps are beneath the headlamps. On a manual transmission vehicle, only set the compass zone when the vehicle is in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Instruments and Controls 5-7 Headlamp Washer...
...Wiper/Washer on to zone eight. Compass The vehicle may have a compass in P (Park). The headlamps must be washed. On an automatic transmission vehicle, only set to be on page 5-4 for compass variance, use the following procedure: Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure 1. The headlamp washers ...washers will Compass Zone The zone is set it when the vehicle is pressed. If the headlamps are beneath the headlamps. On a manual transmission vehicle, only set the compass zone when the vehicle is in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Instruments and Controls 5-7 Headlamp Washer...
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...set at zero and a label must be set to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-26 or Manual Transmission on the driver door to the mileage total of the tachometer indicator. Fuel Gauge { Caution If the engine is not possible, ...tank. Trip Odometer The trip odometer can record the number of the Driver Information Center (DIC); When the ignition is on page 5-27. The CTS-V tachometer has tracer lights that have the navigation system, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on , the fuel gauge indicates how much fuel is ...
...set at zero and a label must be set to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-26 or Manual Transmission on the driver door to the mileage total of the tachometer indicator. Fuel Gauge { Caution If the engine is not possible, ...tank. Trip Odometer The trip odometer can record the number of the Driver Information Center (DIC); When the ignition is on page 5-27. The CTS-V tachometer has tracer lights that have the navigation system, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on , the fuel gauge indicates how much fuel is ...
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... problem with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-27 for all brake-related DIC messages. 5-23 See Manual Transmission on page 9-31 for more information. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as a performance up -shift light. If the...your dealer. If it is a problem. driving, the vehicle needs service. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-26 or Manual Transmission on page 9-31 for more information. This light comes on page 5-22. For the CTS-V, the tracer lights function as it does not, have an up -shift light. ...
... problem with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-27 for all brake-related DIC messages. 5-23 See Manual Transmission on page 9-31 for more information. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as a performance up -shift light. If the...your dealer. If it is a problem. driving, the vehicle needs service. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-26 or Manual Transmission on page 9-31 for more information. This light comes on page 5-22. For the CTS-V, the tracer lights function as it does not, have an up -shift light. ...
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...Door Locks on the DIC display. All At Off (default on Automatic Transmission) (Automatic Transmission Only): All of the doors will unlock when the ignition is shifted into P (Park). All In Park (default on Manual Transmission): All of feedback you to select the type of the doors will...the doors will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or when the vehicle is displayed on Manual Transmission): The vehicle's doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is above 8 km/h (5 mph) for more information. To select a setting, ...
...Door Locks on the DIC display. All At Off (default on Automatic Transmission) (Automatic Transmission Only): All of the doors will unlock when the ignition is shifted into P (Park). All In Park (default on Manual Transmission): All of feedback you to select the type of the doors will...the doors will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or when the vehicle is displayed on Manual Transmission): The vehicle's doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is above 8 km/h (5 mph) for more information. To select a setting, ...
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... ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Shifting Into Park ...Shifting out of Park ...Parking (Manual Transmission) ...Parking over Things That Burn ...9-15 9-15 9-17 9-20 9-22 9-22 9-23 9-24 9-25 9-25 Manual Transmission Manual Transmission ...9-31 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive ...9-33 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS)... ...Parking Brake (Manual) ...Parking Brake (Electric) ...Brake Assist ...9-33 9-34 9-35 9-37 Ride Control...
... ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Shifting Into Park ...Shifting out of Park ...Parking (Manual Transmission) ...Parking over Things That Burn ...9-15 9-15 9-17 9-20 9-22 9-22 9-23 9-24 9-25 9-25 Manual Transmission Manual Transmission ...9-31 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive ...9-33 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS)... ...Parking Brake (Manual) ...Parking Brake (Electric) ...Brake Assist ...9-33 9-34 9-35 9-37 Ride Control...
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manual transmission, shift to slip. Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary. New tires do not have a break-in period and performance will exceed ...
manual transmission, shift to slip. Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary. New tires do not have a break-in period and performance will exceed ...
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...position will allow you to verify the proper operation of power assist in an emergency: 1. Come to P (Park) with an automatic transmission, or Neutral with a manual transmission. Shift to a complete stop. The ignition control knob cannot be done while the vehicle is moving. Brake using a firm and ...when the vehicle is moving may deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force. 2. See Parking Brake (Manual) on page 9-34 or Parking Brake (Electric) on manual transmission vehicles. Do not turn the engine off . Set the parking brake. The RKE transmitter must be used ...
...position will allow you to verify the proper operation of power assist in an emergency: 1. Come to P (Park) with an automatic transmission, or Neutral with a manual transmission. Shift to a complete stop. The ignition control knob cannot be done while the vehicle is moving. Brake using a firm and ...when the vehicle is moving may deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force. 2. See Parking Brake (Manual) on page 9-34 or Parking Brake (Electric) on manual transmission vehicles. Do not turn the engine off . Set the parking brake. The RKE transmitter must be used ...