Cadillac 2010 CTS - Instrument Panel Overview

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Table of Contents1
Using this Manual4
Danger, Warnings and Cautions4
Symbols4
Vehicle Symbol Chart5
Keys, Doors and Windows Contents7
Keys8
Remote Keyless Entry System10
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation11
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle12
Battery Replacement12
Keyless Locking/Unlocking13
Keyless Trunk Opening13
Remote Start Shown14
Programming with a Recognized Transmitter15
Programming Without a Recognized Transmitter16
Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery17
Remote Vehicle Start18
Conditions in Which Remote Start will Not Work19
Shutting the Engine off after a Remote Start19
Extending Engine Run Time19
Door Locks20
Central Door Unlocking System21
Power Door Locks21
Delayed Locking21
Auomatic Door Locks21
Lockout Protection22
Safety Locks22
Lock Label Shown22
Trunk Lock Release23
Trunk23
Doors23
Rear-Seat Pass through24
Emergency Trunk Release Handle25
Power Liftgate Operation25
Obstacle Detection Features27
Setting the Power Liftgate Intermediate Mode28
Manual Operation of Power Liftgate28
Vehicle Security29
Anti-Theft Alarm System29
Arming the System29
How to Detect a Tamper Condition30
Immobilizer Operation30
Interior Mirrors33
Power Mirrors33
Folding Mirrors33
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror33
Windows34
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation34
Cleaning the Mirror34
Power Windows34
Driver Side Shown35
Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature35
Express-Down/Up Windows35
Express Window Anti-Pinch Override36
Programming the Power Windows36
Window Lockout36
Sun Visors37
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror37
Sunroof37
Anti-Pinch Feature38
Seats and Restraints Contents39
Head Restraints40
Front Seats41
Active Head Restraints41
Seat Adjustment41
Power Seat Adjustment42
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel42
Easy Exit Recall43
Lumbar Adjustment44
Power Lumbar44
Side Bolster44
Thigh Support Adjustment45
Manual Reclining Seatbacks45
Power Reclining Seatbacks46
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats47
Rear Seats48
Sedan48
Wagon48
Safety Belts49
Why Safety Belts Work50
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts52
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly53
Lap-Shoulder Belt58
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster60
Safety Belt Pretensioners60
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides61
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy63
Safety Belt Extender63
Safety System Check63
Safety Belt Care64
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash64
Airbag System65
Where Are the Airbags?67
When Should an Airbag Inflate?69
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?70
How Does an Airbag Restrain?71
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates?71
Passenger Sensing System73
If the on Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint76
If the off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant76
Additiobnal Factors Affecting System Operation77
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle78
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle78
Airbag System Check80
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash80
Child Restraints81
Older Children81
Infants and Young Children83
Child Restraint Systems85
Securing an Add-On Child Restraints in the Vehicle86
Where to Put the Restraints87
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint87
Lower Anchors and Tether for Children89
Lower Anchors89
Top Tether Anchor90
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations90
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System92
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash95
Securing Child Restraints95
Storage Contents101
Storage Compartments101
Cupholders101
Center Console Storage101
Additional Storage Features102
Cargo Cover102
Cargo Management System103
D-Ring Sliders104
Cargo Net104
Installing D-Ring Sliders104
Roof Rack System106
Convenience106
Installation of Crossrails107
Removing the Crossrails109
Table of Contents111
Instruments and Controls Contents111
Instruments and Controls113
- Instrument Panel Overview114
Controls116
- Steering Wheel Adjustment116
- Steering Wheel Controls117
- Horn117
- Windshield Wiper/Washer118
- Headlamp Washer120
- Compass121
- Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure121
- Clock122
- Power Outlets122
- Cigarette Lighter123
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators124
- Ashtrays124
- Instrument Cluster125
- Fuel Gage127
- Speedometer127
- Tachometer127
- Trip Odometer127
- Boost Gage128
- Engine Oil Pressure Gage129
- Engine Speed Limiter129
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gage130
- Airbag Readiness Light131
  - Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light131
  - Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light131
- Safety Belt Reminders131
- Passenger Airbag Status Indicator132
- Charging System Light133
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp133
  - Light134
- Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light138
- Up-Shift Light138
- Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light139
- Tire Pressure Light139
- Engine Oil Pressure Light140
- High-Beam on Light140
- Security Light140
- Cruise Control Light141
- Driver Information Center (DIC)141
- Fog Lamp Light141
- Lamps on Reminder141
  - DIC Operation and Displays142
  - AVG (Average) Economy143
  - AVG (Average) Speed143
  - Fuel Range143
  - Timer143
  - Oil Life Remaining144
  - Parking Assist144
  - Tire Pressure144
  - Vehicle Information Display Menu Items144
  - Battery Voltage145
  - Calibrate Compass145
  - Change Compass Zone145
  - Relearn Remote Key145
Information Displays141
Vehicle Messages146
- Trans Temp146
- Lateral Acceleration146
- DIC Compass146
- Service Battery Charging System147
- Battery Voltage and Charging Messages147
- Battery Saver Active147
- Park Brake Released148
- Press Brake to Start Engine148
- Release Park Brake Switch148
Brake System Messages148
Calibrating Drive in Circles149
Compass Messages149
Cruise Control Messages149
Door Ajar Messages149
- Engine Overheated Idle Engine150
- Engine Cooling System Messages150
- Engine Hot A/C off150
Engine Oil Messages150
- Engine Oil Low Add Oil151
- Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine151
- Engine Power Is Reduced151
Engine Power Messages151
- Electronic Key Not Detected152
- Electronic Key Already Known152
Fuel System Messages152
Key and Lock Messages152
- Electronic Key Not Detected Restart Allowed153
- Learn Delay Active Wait XX Min153
- Press Start Control to Learn Keys154
- Remote Key Learning Active154
- Replace Battery in Remote Key154
Lamp Messages154
- All Wheel Drive off155
- Ride Control System Messages155
- Object Detection System Messages155
- Parking Assist off155
- Service All Wheel Drive156
- Service Power Steering156
- Service Stabilitrak156
- Service Traction Control156
- Stabilitrak Not Ready157
- Stabilitrak off157
- Suspension Mode Sport157
- Suspension Mode Tour157
- Service Air Bag158
Airbag System Messages158
Anti-Theft Alarm System158
Service Vehicle Messages158
Tire Messages158
- Tire Learning Active159
- Tire Low Add Air to Tire159
- Differential Hot, Reduce Speed159
Transmission Messages159
- Speed Limited to XXX MPH160
- Shift to Park160
Vehicle Speed Messages160
Washer Fluid Messages160
- Entering the Feature Settings Menu161
- Feature Settings Menu Items161
- Display in English161
Vehicle Personalization161
- Auto Door Lock162
- Auto Door Unlock162
- Remote Door Lock Feedback163
- Remote Door Unlock Feedback163
- Exit Lighting164
- Approach Lighting164
- Factory Settings165
- Keyless Locking165
- Keyless Unlock166
- Chime Volume166
- Automatic on167
- Easy Exit Setup168
- Exiting the Feature Settings Menu168
- Automatic Crash Response169
- How Onstar Service Works169
Onstar System Onstar169
- Onstar Steering Wheel Controls170
- Your Responsibility170
- Universal Remote System Programming171
- Programming the Universal Home Remote System172
- Universal Remote System Operation175
- Using Universal Remote175
- Erasing Universal Remote Buttons176
- Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote Button176
- Exterior Lamp Controls177
- Exterior Lighting177
- Lighting Contwnts177
- Exterior Lamps off Reminder178
- Flash-To-Pass178
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer178
- Daytime Running Lamps179
- Adaptive Forward Lighting180
- Hazard Warning Flashers180
- Turn and Lane-Change Signals180
- Turn Signal on Chime180
- Fog Lamps181
- Instrument Panel Illumination Control181
- Interior Lighting181
- Reading Lamps181
- Battery Load Management182
- Entry Lighting182
- Lighting Features182
- Parade Dimming182
- Battery Power Protection183
- Exterior Lighting Battery Saver183
- Infotainment System Contents185
- Introduction185
- Navigation/Radio System186
- Operation186
- Theft-Deterrent Feature186
- Partial View of Radio187
- Setting the Tone187
- Turning the System on or off187
- Adjusting the Speakers188
- Digital Signal Processing188
- Configuring the Number of Favorite Pages189
- System Settings189
- Noise Compensation Technology190
- Other Information190
- Radio Message190
- Speed Compensated Volume190
- Grasenote Database191
- AM-FM Radio193
- Control Buttons193
- Radio Data System193
- Selecting a Station193
- Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite194
- Time-Shifting194
- Satellite Radio195
- XM Satellite Radio Service195
- Removing or Adding Categories196
- Selecting a Station by Station List/Category196
- Selecting an XM Station196
- XM Categories196
- Storing an XM Station as a Favorite197
- XM Messages198
- Cellular Phone Usage199
- Diversity Antenna System199
- Fm/Am199
- Radio Reception199
- Audio Players200
- Care of Cds200
- Care of the CD Player200
- CD Player200
- Inserting a CD201
- Disc Messages202
- Playing a CD202
- Playing an MP3/WMA Disc202
- Selecting a CD Track202
- Care of Cds and Dvds203
- Care of the CD/DVD Player203
- CD/DVD Player203
- Inserting a Disc204
- Fast Forward and Rewind205
- Playing a DVD-A Disc205
- Playing Tracks in Random Order205
- Selecting a DVD-A Track205
- Selecting DVD Audio Streams206
- Stopping DVD Audio Playback206
- MP3/WMA Format207
- Creating an MP3/WMA Disc208
- Root Directory208
- Empty Directory or Folder209
- File System and Naming209
- No Folder209
- Order of Play209
- Playing an MP3/WMA from a Disc or a USB Storage Device210
- Selecting an MP3 Track210
- Hard Drive Device211
- Quick Jump211
- Recording from Audio Discs211
- Searching for MP3 Tracks211
- Audio CD Song, Artist, Album and Genre Information212
- Deleting a Recorded Song or Category212
- Ejecting a CD or Turning off the Vehicle While Recording212
- Re-Recording Audio Cds212
- Recording from MP3/WMA Disks or USB213
- HDD Playback Mode214
- Playing from the Hard Drive Device214
- USB Host Support214
- HDD Menu215
- Playlist215
- Shuffle Songs215
- Audiblebook216
- HDD Categories216
- Recently Saved216
- Configuring HDD Favorites217
- Saving HDD Favorites217
- Pausing AM/FM or XM with the Vehicle Turned off218
- 3.5Mm Jack219
- Auxiliary Devices219
- Connecting a USB Storage Device219
- USB Supported Devices219
- Commanding and Controlling an Ipod220
- Connecting an Ipod220
- Disconnecting an Ipod220
- Audio System221
- Bluetooth221
- Phone221
- Voice Recognition221
- Pairing a Phone222
- Deleting a Paired Phone223
- Linking to a Different Phone223
- Listing All Paired and Connected Phones223
- Storing Name Tags224
- Using the Store Command224
- Using the Digit Store Command225
- Deleting Name Tags226
- Using the Delete Command226
- Using the Directory Command226
- Making a Call227
- Using the Delete All Name Tags Command227
- Using the Dial Command227
- Using the Call Command228
- Using the Digit Dial Command228
- Call Waiting229
- Receiving a Call229
- Using the Re-Dial Command229
- Muting a Call230
- Three-Way Calling230
- Transferring a Call230
- Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Tones231
- Sending a Number During a Call231
- To Transfer Audio to the In-Vehicle Bluetooth System231
- Voice Pass-Thru231
- Clearing the System232
- Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call232
- Climate Controls Contents233
- Dual Automatic Climate Control Systems233
- Automatic Operation234
- Manual Operation234
- Rear Window Defogger236
- Remote Start Climate Control Operation236
- Air Quality Sensor237
- Sensors237
- Air Vents238
- Maintenance238
- Operation Tips238
- Passenger Compartment Air Filter238
- Driving and Operating Contents241
- Driving for Better Fuel Economy242
- Driving Information242
- Defensive Driving243
- Drunk Driving243
- Braking244
- Control of a Vehicle244
- Power Steering245
- Speed Variable Assist Steering245
- Steering Tips245
- Off-Road Recovery246
- Steering in Emergencies246
- Loss of Control247
- Skidding247
- Competitive Driving248
- Driving on Wet Roads248
- Highway Hypnosis249
- Hill and Mountain Roads249
- Hydroplaning249
- Other Rainy Weather Tips249
- Driving on Snow or Ice250
- Winter Driving250
- Blizzard Conditions251
- If the Vehicle Is Stuck252
- Rocking the Vehicle to Get It out252
- Vehicle Load Limits252
- Label Example253
- Tire and Loading Information Label253
- Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit254
- Certification Label255
- New Vehicle Break-In257
- Starting and Operating257
- Ignition Positions258
- Retained Accessory Power259
- Automatic/Manual Transmission260
- Starting the Engine260
- Starting Procedure261
- Engine Coolant Heater262
- Shifting into Park262
- Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running263
- Shifting out of Park263
- Torque Lock263
- Parking264
- Parking over Things that Burn264
- Engine Exhaust265
- Running the Vehicle While Parked265
- Automatic Transmission266
- Driver Shidt Control or Tap Shift268
- Manual Mode268
- Manual Transmission270
- Shift Speeds271
- Drive Systems272
- Skip Shift272
- Antilock Brake System273
- Brakes273
- Braking in Emergencies273
- Using ABS273
- Parking Brake274
- EPB Apply275
- EPB Release276
- Automatic EPB Release277
- Brake Assist277
- Ride Control Systems277
- Traction Control System277
- Stabilitrak System278
- Competitive Driving Mode280
- Magnetic Ride Control280
- Cruise Control281
- Limited-Slip Rear Axle281
- Resuming a Set Speed282
- Setting Cruise Control282
- Ending Cruise Control283
- Increasing/Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control283
- Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control283
- Using Cruise Control on Hills283
- Object Detection System284
- Ultrasonic Parking Assist284
- How the System Works285
- Rear Vision Camera286
- When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly286
- Rear Vision Camera Error Messages287
- Rear Vision Camera Location287
- Vehicles with a Navigation System287
- Vihicle Without a Navigation System287
- Fuel289
- Recommended Fuel289
- Fuel Additives290
- Fuel Requirements290
- Gasoline Specifications290
- Filling the Tank292
- Filling a Portable Fuel Container293
- Driving Characterictics and Towing Tips294
- General Towing Information294
- Towing294
- Driving with a Trailer295
- Pulling a Trailer295
- Towing with a Stability Control System295
- Driving on Grades296
- Following Distance296
- Making Turns296
- Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer296
- Leaving after Parking on a Hill297
- Parking on Hills297
- Maintenance When Trailer Towing298
- Trailer Towing298
- Weight of the Trailer298
- Weight of the Trailer Tongue298
- Hitches299
- Total Weight on the Vehicle's Tires299
- Towing Equipment299
- Add-On Electrical Equipment300
- Conversions and Add-Ons300
- Safety Chains300
- Trailer Brakes300
- Vehicle Care Contents301
- General Information302
- Accessories and Modifications303
- Doing Your Own Service Work304
- Vehicle Checks304
- Hood305
- Engine Compartment Overview306
- Engine Cover309
- Checking Engine Oil310
- When to Add Engine Oil310
- What Kind of Engine Oil to Use311
- Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes312
- Engine Oil Life System312
- When to Change Engine Oil312
- How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid313
- How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System313
- What to Do with Used Oil313
- How to Check and Add Fluid314
- Hydraulic Clutch314
- Manual Transmission Fluid314
- When to Check and What to Use314
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter315
- How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter315
- When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter315
- How to Reinstall Engine Air Cleaner/Filter317
- Cooling System318
- Engine Coolant318
- Checking Coolant319
- What to Use319
- How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank320
- Adding Coolant to the Intercooler System Coolant322
- Checking Coolant in the Intercooler System322
- Engine Overheating323
- If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment323
- If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment324
- Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode324
- Power Steering Fluid325
- Washer Fluid325
- When/How to Check Power Steering Fluid325
- Adding Washer Fluid326
- Brake Adjustment327
- Brake Fluid327
- Brake Pedal Travel327
- Replacing Brake System Parts327
- Vehicl Storage329
- All-Wheel Drive330
- Rear Axle330
- Transfer Case330
- When to Check Lubricant330
- How to Check Lubricant331
- Starter Switch Check331
- Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check332
- Ignition Transmission Lock Check332
- Park Brake and P Mechanism Check332
- Wiper Blade Replacement333
- Headlamp Aiming334
- Halogen Headlamps335
- High Intensity Discharge Headlamps335
- Bulb Replacement337
- Halogen Bulbs337
- High Intensity Discharge Lighting337
- License Plate Lamp338
- Replacement Bulbs339
- Electrical System Overload340
- Headlamp Wiring340
- Windshield Wipers340
- Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS)341
- Fuses and Circuit Breakers341
- Cts-V345
- CTS Wagon348
- Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS)351
- Tire Pressure358
  - Wheels and Tires358
  - Low-Profile Tires359
  - Winter Tires359
  - Passenger Tire Example360
  - Summer Performance Tires360
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling360
  - Compact Spare Tire Example361
  - Tire Designations362
  - Tire Size362
  - Tire Terminology and Definitions363
  - When to Check366
  - How to Check367
  - Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation367
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System368
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation369
  - TPMS Malfunction Light and Message371
  - TPMS Sensor Matching Process371
  - Tire Inspection373
- Tire Rotation373
  - When It Is Time for New Tires374
  - Buying New Tires375
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels377
  - Treadwear378
  - Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a378
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading378
  - Temperature - A, B, C379
  - Traction - AA, A, B, C379
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance379
  - Used Replacement Wheels380
  - Wheel Replacement380
  - If a Tire Goes Flat381
  - Tire Chains381
- If a Tire Goes Flat382
  - Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit384
  - Tire Sealant385
  - Using the Tire Sealant/Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal386
  - Using the Tire Sealant/Compressor Kit W/O Sealant to Inflate a Tire390
  - Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister392
  - Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit392
  - Tire Sealant/Compressor Kit W/O Pressure Deflation Button392
- Compressor Kit (Sedan)393
- Compressor Kit (Wagon)393
- Tire Sealant/Compressor Kit W Pressure Deflation Button393
- Compact Spare Tire394
- Removing the Spare Tire and Tools394
- Tire Changing394
- Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire396
- Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools399
- Storing the Flat Tire with a Flat Load Floor399
- Compact Spare Tire and Tools401
- Compact Spare Tire402
- Jump Starting403
- Jumper Cable Removal407
- Dinghy Towing408
- Recreational Vehicle Towing408
- Towing the Vehicle408
- Dolly Towing409
- Appearance Care410
- Exterior Care410
- Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses410
- Finish Care410
- Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts411
- Washing the Vehicle411
- Weatherstrips412
- Wheels and Trim412
- Sheet Metal Damage413
- Windshield and Wiper Blades413
- Tires413
- Finish Damage414
- Underbody Maintenance414
- Chemical Paint Spotting414
- Interior Care414
- Fabric/Carpet416
- Leather416
- Instrument Panel, Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces417
- Care of Safety Belts417
- Service and Maintenance Contents419
- Rotation of New Tires420
- Scheduled Maintenance421
- When the Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays421
- Every Engine Oil Change421
- Additional Required Services422
- Each Fuel Stop422
- Once a Month422
- Once a Year422
- First Engine Oil Change after Every 40000Km/25000 Miles423
- First Engine Oil Change after Every 80000Km/50000 Miles423
- First Engine Oil Change after Every 160000Km/100000 Miles424
- First Engine Oil Change after Every 240000Km/150000 Miles424
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants425
- Maintenance Replacement Parts427
- Technical Data Contents433
- Vehicle Identification Number433
- Engine Identification433
- Service Parts Identification Label433
- Vehicle Data434
- Capacities and Specifications434
- Engine Specifications436
- Engine Drive Belt Routing436
- Customer Information Contents437
- Customer Satisfaction Procedure437
- Event Data Recorders451
- Onstar452
- Navigation System452
- Radio Frequency Identification452
- Radio Frequency Statement452
- Index453

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