Cadillac 2012 CTS User Manual

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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
2012 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-46
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-53
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43

Cadillac 2012 CTS Specifications

General

Brand	Cadillac
Model	2012 CTS
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the vehicle's instrument panel layout and controls.

Initial Drive Information

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Covers key types, remote keyless entry system operation, and door lock functions.

Doors

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Guidance on adjusting front seat head restraints for safety and comfort.

Front Seats

Instructions for seat adjustment, lumbar support, and memory seat features.

Airbag System

Details on airbag locations, inflation, and system checks.

Child Restraints

Guidance for older children, infants, and securing child restraints.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Overview of controls for steering wheel, horn, wipers, and climate.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Information Displays

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Operation of exterior lamps, including controls, flash-to-pass, and fog lamps.

Interior Lighting

Infotainment System

Introduction

Overview of the infotainment system and its audio features.

Radio

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Operation of the dual automatic climate control system.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Drive Systems

Brakes

Ride Control Systems

Explanation of Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliTrak® System.

Cruise Control

How to set, increase, reduce, and cancel cruise control.

Object Detection Systems

Details on Ultrasonic Parking Assist and Side Blind Zone Alert.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance

Details on the included maintenance program for the first 4 years/50,000 miles.

Maintenance Schedule

Owner checks and services required at different intervals.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)

Steps for resolving concerns with the dealership and escalating to GM.

Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)

Reporting Safety Defects

OnStar

OnStar Overview

Introduction to the OnStar system, its features, and status light.

OnStar Services

Details on Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections, and Diagnostics services.

OnStar Additional Information