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vi Introduction 2 NOTES

Section	Page
2010 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	4
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
Keys, Doors and Windows	7
Keys and Locks	8
Keys	8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access)	11
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)	13
Remote Vehicle Start	18
Door Locks	20
Central Door Unlocking System	21
Power Door Locks	21
Delayed Locking	21
Automatic Door Locks	21
Lockout Protection	22
Safety Locks	22
Doors	23
Trunk (Sedan)	23
Liftgate (Wagon)	25
Vehicle Security	29
Anti-Theft Alarm System	29
Immobilizer	30
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)	30
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)	31
Exterior Mirrors	32
Convex Mirrors	32
Power Mirrors	33
Folding Mirrors	33
Heated Mirrors	33
Interior Mirrors	33
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	33
Windows	34
Power Windows	34
Sun Visors	37
Roof	37
Sunroof	37
Seats and Restraints	39
Head Restraints	40
Active Head Restraints	41
Front Seats	41
Seat Adjustment	41
Power Seat Adjustment	42
Lumbar Adjustment	44
Thigh Support Adjustment	45
Reclining Seatbacks	45
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	47
Rear Seats	48
Safety Belts	49
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	53
Lap-Shoulder Belt	58
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	63
Safety Belt Extender	63
Safety System Check	63
Safety Belt Care	64
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash	64
Airbag System	65
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 System	73
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	78
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	78
Airbag System Check	80
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash	80
Child Restraints	81
Older Children	81
Infants and Young Children	83
Child Restraint Systems	85
Where to Put the Restraint	87
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	89
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	95
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	95
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	97
Storage	101
Storage Compartments	101
Instrument Panel Storage	101
Glove Box	101
Cupholders	101
Center Console Storage	101
Additional Storage Features	102
Cargo Cover	102
Cargo Management System (Wagon Only)	103
Cargo Net (Wagon)	104
Convenience Net (Sedan)	106
Roof Rack System	106
Roof Rack System (Wagon)	106
Instruments and Controls	111
Instrument Panel Overview	114
Controls	116
Steering Wheel Adjustment	116
Steering Wheel Controls	117
Horn	117
Windshield Wiper/Washer	118
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	119
Headlamp Washer	120
Compass	121
Clock	122
Power Outlets	122
Cigarette Lighter	123
Ashtrays	124
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	124
Instrument Cluster	125
Speedometer	127
Odometer	127
Trip Odometer	127
Tachometer	127
Fuel Gage	127
Boost Gage	128
Engine Speed Limiter	129
Engine Oil Pressure Gage	129
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	130
Safety Belt Reminders	131
Airbag Readiness Light	131
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	132
Charging System Light	133
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	133
Brake System Warning Light	136
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	137
Up-Shift Light	138
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	138
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	139
Tire Pressure Light	139
Engine Oil Pressure Light	140
Security Light	140
High-Beam on Light	140
Fog Lamp Light	141
Lamps on Reminder	141
Cruise Control Light	141
Information Displays	141
Driver Information Center (DIC)	141
Vehicle Messages	146
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	147
Brake System Messages	148
Compass Messages	149
Cruise Control Messages	149
Door Ajar Messages	149
Engine Cooling System Messages	150
Engine Oil Messages	150
Engine Power Messages	151
Fuel System Messages	152
Key and Lock Messages	152
Lamp Messages	154
Object Detection System Messages	155
Ride Control System Messages	155
Airbag System Messages	158
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages	158
Service Vehicle Messages	158
Tire Messages	158
Transmission Messages	159
Vehicle Speed Messages	160
Washer Fluid Messages	160
Vehicle Personalization	161
OnStar® System	169
Universal Remote System	171
Universal Remote System Programming	171
Universal Remote System Operation	175
Lighting	177
Exterior Lighting	177
Exterior Lamp Controls	177
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	178
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	178
Flash-to-Pass	178
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	179
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)	180
Hazard Warning Flashers	180
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	180
Fog Lamps	181
Interior Lighting	181
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	181
Reading Lamps	181
Lighting Features	182
Entry Lighting	182
Parade Dimming	182
Battery Load Management	182
Battery Power Protection	183
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	183
Infotainment System	185
Introduction	185
Theft-Deterrent Feature	186
Operation	186
Radio	193
AM-FM Radio	193
Satellite Radio	195
Radio Reception	199
Diversity Antenna System	199
Audio Players	200
CD Player	200
CD/DVD Player	203
MP3	207
Hard Drive Device (HDD)	211
Auxiliary Devices	219
Phone	221
Bluetooth	221
Climate Controls	233
Climate Control Systems	233
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	233
Air Vents	238
Maintenance	238
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	238
Driving and Operating	241
Driving Information	242
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	242
Defensive Driving	243
Drunk Driving	243
Control of a Vehicle	244
Braking	244
Steering	245
Off-Road Recovery	246
Loss of Control	247
Competitive Driving	248
Driving on Wet Roads	248
Highway Hypnosis	249
Hill and Mountain Roads	249
Winter Driving	250
If the Vehicle is Stuck	252
Vehicle Load Limits	252
Starting and Operating	257
New Vehicle Break-In	257
Ignition Positions (Key Access)	258
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)	259
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	259
Starting the Engine	260
Engine Coolant Heater	262
Shifting Into Park	262
Shifting Out of Park	263
Parking (Manual Transmission)	264
Parking Over Things That Burn	264
Engine Exhaust	265
Running the Vehicle While Parked	265
Automatic Transmission	266
Manual Mode	268
Manual Transmission	270
Drive Systems	272
All-Wheel Drive	272
Brakes	273
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	273
Parking Brake (Manual)	274
Parking Brake (Electric)	275
Brake Assist (Except CTS-V)	277
Ride Control Systems	277
Traction Control System (TCS)	277
StabiliTrak System	278
Competitive Driving Mode	280
Magnetic Ride Control	280
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	281
Cruise Control	281
Object Detection Systems	284
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	284
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	286
Fuel	289
Recommended Fuel	289
Gasoline Specifications	290
California Fuel Requirements	290
Fuels in Foreign Countries	290
Fuel Additives	290
Filling the Tank	292
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	293
Towing	294
General Towing Information	294
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	294
Trailer Towing (Except CTS-V)	298
Trailer Towing (CTS-V)	299
Towing Equipment	299
Conversions and Add-Ons	300
Add-On Electrical Equipment	300
Vehicle Care	301
General Information	302
California Proposition 65 Warning	303
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	303
Accessories and Modifications	303
Vehicle Checks	304
Doing Your Own Service Work	304
Hood	305
Engine Compartment Overview	306
Engine Cover	309
Engine Oil	310
Engine Oil Life System	312
Automatic Transmission Fluid	313
Manual Transmission Fluid	314
Hydraulic Clutch	314
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	315
Cooling System	318
Engine Coolant	318
Engine Overheating	323
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	324
Power Steering Fluid	325
Washer Fluid	325
Brakes	326
Brake Fluid	327
Battery	329
All-Wheel Drive	330
Rear Axle	330
Starter Switch Check	331
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check	332
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	332
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	332
Wiper Blade Replacement	333
Headlamp Aiming	334
Bulb Replacement	337
Halogen Bulbs	337
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	337
Fog Lamps	337
License Plate Lamp (Sedan)	338
License Plate Lamp (Wagon)	339
Replacement Bulbs	339
Electrical System	340
Electrical System Overload	340
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	341
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS)	341
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V)	345
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Wagon)	348
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS)	351
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V)	353
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Wagon)	355
Wheels and Tires	358
Tires	358
Winter Tires	359
Low-Profile Tires	359
Tire Sidewall Labeling	360
Tire Designations	362
Tire Terminology and Definitions	363
Tire Pressure	366
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	367
Tire Pressure Monitor System	368
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	369
Tire Inspection	373
Tire Rotation	373
When It Is Time for New Tires	374
Buying New Tires	375
Different Size Tires and Wheels	377
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	378
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	379
Wheel Replacement	380
Tire Chains	381
If a Tire Goes Flat	381
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	384
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Sedan)	392
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Wagon)	393
Tire Changing	394
Compact Spare Tire	402
Jump Starting	403
Towing	408
Towing the Vehicle	408
Recreational Vehicle Towing	408
Appearance Care	410
Exterior Care	410
Interior Care	414
Service and Maintenance	419
General Information	419
Scheduled Maintenance	421
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	425
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	425
Maintenance Replacement Parts	427
Maintenance Records	429
Technical Data	433
Vehicle Identification	433
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	433
Service Parts Identification Label	433
Vehicle Data	434
Capacities and Specifications	434
Engine Drive Belt Routing	436
Customer Information	437
Customer Information	437
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	437
Customer Assistance Offices	439
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	440
Online Owner Center	440
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	441
Roadside Service	442
Scheduling Service Appointments	444
Courtesy Transportation Program	444
Collision Damage Repair	446
Service Publications Ordering Information	448
Reporting Safety Defects	449
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	449
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	450
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	450
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	451
Event Data Recorders	451
OnStar®	452
Navigation System	452
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	452
Radio Frequency Statement	452
Index	453
Index_A	453
Index_B	454
Index_C	454
Index_D	455
Index_E	456
Index_F	456
Index_G	457
Index_H	457
Index_I	458
Index_J	458
Index_K	458
Index_L	458
Index_M	459
Index_N	460
Index_O	460
Index_P	460
Index_R	461
Index_S	461
Index_T	463
Index_U	464
Index_V	464

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