Cadillac CTS 2013 User Manual

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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 6/26/12
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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Pedestrian Protection
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Vehicle Personalisation . . . . . . . 5-47
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-11
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-21
Manual Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-32
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-37
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-52
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35

Cadillac CTS 2013 Specifications

General

Brand	Cadillac
Model	CTS 2013
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Keys, Doors, and Windows Operation

Keys and Locks

Details on vehicle keys, remote entry systems, and door lock operation.

Door Locks (Saloon and Estate)

How to lock and unlock saloon and estate model doors manually and remotely.

Windows

Operation of power windows, including express features and anti-pinch override.

Seats and Restraints Features

Safety Belts

Proper use, types, and care of safety belts for maximum protection.

Airbag System

Airbag locations, deployment, and occupant safety precautions.

Child Restraints

Guidance on selecting and installing child seats, including LATCH system usage.

Instruments and Controls Overview

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of dashboard warning lights, gauges, and indicators for vehicle status.

Driver Information Centre (DIC)

How to use the DIC to view vehicle status, messages, and customise settings.

Driving and Operating Guidance

Defensive Driving

Principles of defensive driving, anticipating other road users, and maintaining safe distances.

Winter Driving

Tips for safe driving in snow, ice, and cold weather conditions.

Braking

Understanding braking action, reaction time, and helpful braking tips.

Vehicle Care and Maintenance

Tyre Pressure Monitor System

How the TPMS works, checks, and malfunction indicators.

Jump Starting

Step-by-step instructions for safely jump-starting a vehicle with a dead battery.

Vehicle Technical Specifications

Vehicle Identification

Information on Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and service parts label.

Capacities and Specifications

Approximate capacities for fluids and specifications for engine and transmission.