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Cadillac
CTS/CTS-
V
Owner
Manual
(GMNA
-Localizing-Mid
East-9369
309)
-
2016
-
crc
-
7/30/15
340
T
echnical
Data
V
ehicle
T
op
Speed
V
ehicle
T
op
Speed
Metric
English
2.0L
L4
Engine
(L
TG)
200
km/h
124
mph
3.6L
V6
Engine
(LGX)
240
km/h
149
mph
3.6L
V6
Engine
(LF3)
TBD
km/h
TBD
mph
6.2L
V8
Engine
(V
-Series)
TBD
km/h
TBD
mph
340
342
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Introduction
3
In Brief 5
6
Instrument Panel
7
Initial Drive Information
9
Stop/Start System
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
9
System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Door Locks
10
Trunk
11
Windows
11
Seat Adjustment
11
Memory Features
14
Heated and Ventilated Seats
15
Head Restraint Adjustment
15
Safety Belts
16
Passenger Sensing System
16
Mirror Adjustment
16
Steering Wheel Adjustment
17
Interior Lighting
18
Exterior Lighting
18
Windshield Wiper/Washer
19
Climate Controls
19
Transmission
20
Starting the Engine
21
Vehicle Features
21
Infotainment System
21
Steering Wheel Controls
21
Cruise Control
21
Driver Information
22
Center (DIC)
22
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
22
System
22
Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
22
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
23
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
23
Surround Vision (CTS Only)
23
Curb View Camera
23
(CTS-V Only)
23
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
24
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
24
System
24
Parking Assist
24
Automatic Parking
24
Assist (APA)
24
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
24
Power Outlets
24
Sunroof
25
Performance and Maintenance
26
Traction Control/Electronic
26
Stability Control
26
Tire Pressure Monitor
26
Engine Oil Life System
27
Car Wash Guidelines
27
Driving for Better Fuel
27
Economy
27
Keys, Doors, and
29
Keys and Locks
29
Keys, Doors, and Windows
29
Keys
29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
30
System
30
Remote Vehicle Start
34
Remote Vehicle Start
35
Door Locks
36
Delayed Locking
38
Power Door Locks
38
Automatic Door Locks
39
Lockout Protection
39
Safety Locks
39
Doors
40
Trunk
40
Vehicle Security
42
Vehicle Alarm System
42
Immobilizer Operation
43
Exterior Mirrors
44
Convex Mirrors
44
Power Mirrors
45
Heated Mirrors
45
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
45
Windows
46
Interior Mirrors
46
Interior Rearview Mirrors
46
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
46
Windows
46
Power Windows
47
Sun Visors
49
Rear Window Sunshade
49
Roof
50
Sunroof
50
Seats and Restraints 51
52
Head Restraints
53
Front Seats
55
Power Seat Adjustment
55
Lumbar Adjustment
57
Reclining Seatbacks
58
Thigh Support Adjustment
58
Memory Seats
59
Heated and Ventilated Front
61
Seats
61
Rear Seats
62
Heated Rear Seats
64
Safety Belts
65
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door
65
How to Wear Safety Belts
66
Properly
66
Lap-Shoulder Belt
67
Safety Belt Use During
70
Pregnancy
70
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
71
Safety Belt Care
71
Safety System Check
71
Airbag System
72
Where Are the Airbags
74
When Should an Airbag
75
Inflate
75
How Does an Airbag
76
Restrain
76
What Makes an Airbag
76
Inflate
76
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
77
Passenger Sensing System
78
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
82
Vehicle
82
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
83
Airbag System Check
83
Child Restraints
84
Older Children
84
Replacing Airbag System Parts
84
After a Crash
84
Infants and Young Children
86
Child Restraint Systems
88
Where to Put the Restraint
89
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
90
Replacing LATCH System Parts
96
After a Crash
96
Securing Child Restraints
96
(Rear Seat)
96
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
97
Storage
101
Storage Compartments
101
Storage
101
Glove Box
101
Instrument Panel Storage
101
Storage Compartments
101
Armrest Storage
102
Center Console Storage
102
Cupholders
102
Additional Storage Features
103
Cargo Tie-Downs
103
Convenience Net
103
Instruments and Controls
104
Steering Wheel Adjustment
105
Heated Steering Wheel
106
Horn
106
Steering Wheel Controls
106
Windshield Wiper/Washer
106
Clock
108
Power Outlets
108
Wireless Charging
110
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
112
Instrument Cluster
113
Odometer
117
Speedometer
117
Tachometer
117
Trip Odometer
117
Engine Coolant Temperature
118
Fuel Gauge
118
Gauge
118
Safety Belt Reminders
119
Airbag Readiness Light
120
Indicator
120
Passenger Airbag Status
120
Charging System Light
121
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
122
Brake System Warning
123
Light
123
Parking Brake Light
124
Service Electric Parking Brake
124
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
125
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
125
Light
125
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
125
Warning Light
125
Stabilitrak ® off Light
126
Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light
126
Traction off Light
126
Engine Coolant Temperature
127
Tire Pressure Light
127
Warning Light
127
Engine Oil Pressure Light
128
Low Fuel Warning Light
128
Security Light
128
(AFL) Light
129
Adaptive Forward Lighting
129
Cruise Control Light
129
High-Beam on Light
129
Lamps on Reminder
129
Center (DIC)
130
Door Ajar Light
130
Driver Information
130
Information Displays
130
Head-Up Display (HUD)
133
Messages
136
Vehicle Messages
136
Brake System Messages
137
Cruise Control Messages
137
Door Ajar Messages
138
Engine Cooling System
138
Messages
138
Engine Oil Messages
139
Engine Power Messages
139
Fuel System Messages
139
Key and Lock Messages
140
Lamp Messages
140
Messages
141
Object Detection System
141
Messages
143
Ride Control System
143
Airbag System Messages
145
Messages
146
Safety Belt Messages
146
Security Messages
146
Service Vehicle Messages
146
Starting the Vehicle
146
Tire Messages
147
Transmission Messages
147
Vehicle Personalization
148
Vehicle Speed Messages
148
Washer Fluid Messages
148
Lighting
156
Exterior Lighting
156
Lighting
156
Exterior Lamp Controls
156
Changer
158
Daytime Running
158
Exterior Lamps off
158
Flash-To-Pass
158
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
158
Lamps (DRL)
158
Reminder
158
Automatic Headlamp
159
System
159
Adaptive Forward
160
Hazard Warning Flashers
160
Lighting (AFL)
160
Signals
160
Turn and Lane-Change
160
Control
161
Dome Lamps
161
Instrument Panel Illumination
161
Interior Lighting
161
Reading Lamps
161
Battery Load Management
162
Entry Lighting
162
Exit Lighting
162
Lighting Features
162
Battery Power Protection
163
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
163
Infotainment System
164
Climate Controls
170
Rear Climate Control System
175
Air Vents
177
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
178
Driving and
179
Default Chapter
179
Driving and Operating
179
Driving Information
180
Distracted Driving
180
Braking
181
Control of a Vehicle
181
Defensive Driving
181
Steering
181
Off-Road Recovery
182
Competitive Driving
183
Loss of Control
183
Track Events and Competitive
183
Driving
183
Driving on Wet Roads
187
Hill and Mountain Roads
188
Winter Driving
188
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
190
Vehicle Load Limits
190
Starting and Operating
194
New Vehicle Break-In
194
Carbon Fiber
194
Ignition Positions
194
Starting the Engine
196
Retained Accessory
198
Power (RAP)
198
Shifting into Park
198
Shifting out of Park
199
Engine Exhaust
200
Parking over Things
200
That Burn
200
Running the Vehicle While Parked
200
Automatic Transmission
201
Manual Mode
203
Drive Systems
204
All-Wheel Drive
204
Antilock Brake
204
System (ABS)
204
Electric Parking Brake
205
Brake Assist
207
Brakes
204
Ride Control Systems
207
Traction Control/Electronic
207
Stability Control
207
Driver Mode Control
209
Competitive Driving Mode
212
(V-Series Only)
212
Cruise Control
215
Limited-Slip Differential
215
(Except V-Series)
215
(V-Series Only)
215
Adaptive Cruise Control
218
Driver Assistance Systems
225
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
226
Assistance Systems for Driving
232
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
233
System
233
Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
235
System
235
Side Blind Zone
237
Alert (SBZA)
237
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
237
Lane Departure
239
Warning (LDW)
239
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
239
Fuel
241
Fuel Additives
242
Filling the Tank
242
Filling a Portable Fuel
243
Container
243
Trailer Towing
244
General Towing
244
Driving Characteristics
244
Information
244
Towing Equipment
248
Vehicle Care 249
250
Default Chapter
251
General Information
251
Accessories and Modifications
251
Vehicle Checks
252
Doing Your Own
252
Hood
252
Service Work
252
Overview
253
Engine Oil
260
Engine Oil Life System
262
Automatic Transmission
263
Automatic Transmission Fluid
263
Fluid
263
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
264
Cooling System
265
Engine Coolant
267
Engine Overheating
270
Brakes
272
Washer Fluid
272
Brake Fluid
273
Battery
274
All-Wheel Drive
275
Starter Switch Check
276
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
277
Check
277
Function Check
277
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
277
Windshield Replacement
278
Wiper Blade Replacement
278
Headlamp Aiming
279
Electrical System Electrical System Overload
281
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
281
Engine Compartment Fuse
282
Block
285
Instrument Panel Fuse
285
Block
288
Rear Compartment Fuse
288
Wheels and Tires
290
Tires
290
All-Season Tires
291
Winter Tires
291
Run-Flat Tires
292
Low-Profile Tires
293
Summer Tires
293
Tire Pressure
293
Tire Pressure for High-Speed
295
Operation
295
System
295
Tire Pressure Monitor System
295
Bulb Replacement
279
Headlamp Aiming
279
Halogen Bulbs
279
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
279
Lighting
279
LED Lighting
279
License Plate Lamp
280
Replacement Bulbs
280
Tire Pressuremonitor
296
Tire Pressure Monitor
296
Operation
296
Tire Inspection
299
Tire Rotation
300
When It Is Time for New
301
Tires
301
Buying New Tires
302
Different Size Tires and Wheels
303
Wheel Alignment and Tire
304
Balance
304
Wheel Replacement
304
If a Tire Goes Flat
305
Tire Chains
305
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
307
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
313
Jump Starting
314
Towing the Vehicle
316
Recreational Vehicle Towing
317
Appearance Care
319
Exterior Care
319
Interior Care
324
Floor Mats
327
Service and Maintenance
329
Maintenance Schedule
330
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
334
Maintenance Replacement Parts
335
Maintenance Records
337
Technical Data
338
Capacities and Specifications
339
Vehicle Data
339
Engine Drive Belt Routing
342
Customer Information
343
Index
345
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Brand
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Model
2016 CTS
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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