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Section	Page
2014 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Starting the Engine	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	11
Door Locks	11
Liftgate	12
Trunk Release	13
Windows	14
Seat Adjustment	14
Memory Features	15
Heated and Ventilated Seats	16
Head Restraint Adjustment	16
Safety Belts	16
Passenger Sensing System	17
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	18
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	20
Transmission	20
Vehicle Features	21
Radio(s)	21
Satellite Radio	21
Portable Audio Devices	22
Bluetooth®	22
Steering Wheel Controls	22
Cruise Control	23
Navigation System	23
Driver Information Center (DIC)	24
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	25
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	25
Power Outlets	25
Universal Remote System	25
Sunroof	26
Performance and Maintenance	27
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	27
Tire Pressure Monitor	27
Engine Oil Life System	28
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	29
Roadside Service	29
OnStar®	29
Keys, Doors, and Windows	31
Keys and Locks	32
Keys	32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)	34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access)	39
Remote Vehicle Start	41
Door Locks	43
Central Door Unlocking System	45
Power Door Locks	45
Delayed Locking	45
Automatic Door Locks	46
Lockout Protection	46
Safety Locks (Sedan and Wagon)	46
Doors	47
Trunk	47
Liftgate	49
Vehicle Security	53
Vehicle Alarm System	53
Immobilizer	54
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)	54
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)	55
Exterior Mirrors	56
Convex Mirrors	56
Power Mirrors	57
Folding Mirrors	57
Heated Mirrors	57
Interior Mirrors	57
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	57
Windows	58
Power Windows	58
Sun Visors	60
Roof	60
Sunroof	60
Seats and Restraints	63
Head Restraints	64
Active Head Restraints	65
Front Seats	65
Seat Adjustment	65
Easy Entry Seat (Coupe Models Only)	65
Power Seat Adjustment	66
Lumbar Adjustment	67
Thigh Support Adjustment	68
Reclining Seatbacks	68
Memory Seats	69
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	71
Rear Seats	73
Safety Belts	74
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	75
Lap-Shoulder Belt	76
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	80
Safety Belt Extender	81
Safety System Check	81
Safety Belt Care	81
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	81
Airbag System	82
Where Are the Airbags?	84
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	85
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	86
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	86
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	87
Passenger Sensing System	88
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	93
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	93
Airbag System Check	94
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	94
Child Restraints	95
Older Children	95
Infants and Young Children	97
Child Restraint Systems	100
Where to Put the Restraint	101
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	103
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	109
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	109
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	111
Storage	115
Storage Compartments	115
Instrument Panel Storage	115
Glove Box	115
Cupholders	116
Center Console Storage	116
Additional Storage Features	116
Cargo Cover (Wagon)	116
Cargo Management System (Sedan and Wagon)	117
Cargo Net (Sedan and Wagon)	118
Convenience Net (Coupe)	120
Roof Rack System	120
Roof Rack System (Sedan and Wagon)	120
Instruments and Controls	123
Controls	124
Steering Wheel Adjustment	124
Steering Wheel Controls	125
Heated Steering Wheel	126
Horn	126
Windshield Wiper/Washer	126
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	128
Headlamp Washer	129
Compass	129
Clock	131
Power Outlets	131
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	132
Instrument Cluster	133
Speedometer	135
Odometer	135
Trip Odometer	135
Tachometer	135
Fuel Gauge	135
Boost Gauge	136
Engine Speed Limiter	136
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge	137
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	138
Safety Belt Reminders	138
Airbag Readiness Light	139
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	140
Charging System Light	140
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	141
Brake System Warning Light	144
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	145
Up-Shift Light	145
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	145
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	146
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	146
Tire Pressure Light	147
Engine Oil Pressure Light	147
Security Light	148
High-Beam On Light	148
Front Fog Lamp Light	148
Lamps On Reminder	148
Cruise Control Light	149
Information Displays	149
Driver Information Center (DIC)	149
Vehicle Messages	153
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	154
Brake System Messages	155
Compass Messages	156
Cruise Control Messages	156
Door Ajar Messages	156
Engine Cooling System Messages	157
Engine Oil Messages	158
Engine Power Messages	158
Fuel System Messages	159
Key and Lock Messages	159
Lamp Messages	161
Object Detection System Messages	162
Ride Control System Messages	163
Airbag System Messages	165
Security Messages	165
Service Vehicle Messages	166
Tire Messages	166
Transmission Messages	167
Vehicle Speed Messages	168
Washer Fluid Messages	168
Vehicle Personalization	168
Universal Remote System	176
Universal Remote System Programming	176
Universal Remote System Operation	179
Lighting	181
Exterior Lighting	181
Exterior Lamp Controls	181
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	182
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	182
Flash-to-Pass	182
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	182
Automatic Headlamp System	183
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)	184
Hazard Warning Flashers	184
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	185
Fog Lamps	185
Interior Lighting	186
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	186
Reading Lamps	186
Lighting Features	187
Entry Lighting	187
Exit Lighting	187
Parade Dimming	187
Battery Load Management	188
Battery Power Protection	188
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	189
Infotainment System	191
Introduction	191
Infotainment	191
Theft-Deterrent Feature	193
Operation	193
Radio	198
AM-FM Radio	198
Satellite Radio	200
Radio Reception	204
Backglass Antenna	205
Multi-Band Antenna	205
Audio Players	206
CD Player	206
CD/DVD Player	209
MP3	213
Hard Drive Device (HDD)	217
Auxiliary Devices	223
Phone	225
Bluetooth	225
Trademarks and License Agreements	233
Climate Controls	237
Climate Control Systems	237
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	237
Air Vents	242
Maintenance	242
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	242
Driving and Operating	245
Driving Information	246
Distracted Driving	246
Defensive Driving	247
Drunk Driving	247
Control of a Vehicle	247
Braking	247
Steering	248
Off-Road Recovery	249
Loss of Control	249
Track Events and Competitive Driving	250
Driving on Wet Roads	250
Highway Hypnosis	251
Hill and Mountain Roads	252
Winter Driving	252
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	254
Vehicle Load Limits	255
Starting and Operating	259
New Vehicle Break-In	259
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)	259
Ignition Positions (Key Access)	261
Starting the Engine	264
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	266
Engine Coolant Heater	266
Shifting Into Park	267
Shifting out of Park	268
Parking (Manual Transmission)	269
Parking over Things That Burn	269
Engine Exhaust	269
Running the Vehicle While Parked	270
Automatic Transmission	270
Manual Mode	272
Manual Transmission	275
Drive Systems	277
All-Wheel Drive	277
Brakes	277
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	277
Parking Brake (Manual)	278
Parking Brake (Electric)	279
Brake Assist	281
Ride Control Systems	282
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	282
Competitive Driving Mode	283
Magnetic Ride Control	284
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	284
Cruise Control	285
Driver Assistance Systems	287
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	287
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	288
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	290
Fuel	293
Gasoline Specifications	294
California Fuel Requirements	294
Fuels in Foreign Countries	294
Fuel Additives	294
Filling the Tank	295
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	296
Trailer Towing	297
General Towing Information	297
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	297
Trailer Towing (CTS-V and Coupe)	300
Trailer Towing (Except CTS-V and Coupe)	300
Towing Equipment	302
Conversions and Add-Ons	303
Add-On Electrical Equipment	303
Vehicle Care	305
General Information	307
California Proposition 65 Warning	307
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	307
Accessories and Modifications	307
Vehicle Checks	308
Doing Your Own Service Work	308
Hood	309
Engine Compartment Overview	310
Engine Cover	313
Engine Oil	314
Engine Oil Life System	317
Automatic Transmission Fluid	318
Manual Transmission Fluid	318
Hydraulic Clutch	319
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	319
Cooling System	322
Engine Coolant	323
Engine Overheating	328
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	329
Power Steering Fluid	329
Washer Fluid	330
Brakes	331
Brake Fluid	332
Battery	333
All-Wheel Drive	334
Starter Switch Check	335
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	335
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	336
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	336
Wiper Blade Replacement	336
Headlamp Aiming	338
Bulb Replacement	339
Halogen Bulbs	339
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	339
LED Lighting	339
Fog Lamps	339
License Plate Lamp (Coupe and Sedan)	340
License Plate Lamp (Wagon)	340
Replacement Bulbs	341
Electrical System	341
Electrical System Overload	341
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	342
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Coupe)	342
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Wagon)	346
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V Coupe and Sedan)	350
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V Wagon)	353
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Wagon)	357
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V Wagon)	359
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Coupe)	361
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V Coupe and Sedan)	363
Wheels and Tires	365
Tires	365
All-Season Tires	366
Winter Tires	367
Low-Profile Tires	367
Summer Tires	368
Tire Sidewall Labeling	368
Tire Designations	370
Tire Terminology and Definitions	371
Tire Pressure	374
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	375
Tire Pressure Monitor System	376
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	377
Tire Inspection	380
Tire Rotation	380
When It Is Time for New Tires	382
Buying New Tires	383
Different Size Tires and Wheels	385
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	386
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	387
Wheel Replacement	387
Tire Chains	388
If a Tire Goes Flat	389
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	390
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Coupe)	398
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Wagon)	399
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Sedan)	400
Tire Changing	400
Compact Spare Tire	408
Jump Starting	409
Towing the Vehicle	413
Recreational Vehicle Towing	413
Appearance Care	416
Exterior Care	416
Interior Care	420
Floor Mats	423
Service and Maintenance	425
General Information	425
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance	427
Maintenance Schedule	428
Special Application Services	434
Additional Maintenance and Care	434
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	437
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	437
Maintenance Replacement Parts	439
Maintenance Records	441
Technical Data	443
Vehicle Identification	443
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	443
Service Parts Identification Label	443
Vehicle Data	444
Capacities and Specifications	444
Engine Drive Belt Routing	446
Customer Information	447
Customer Information	447
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	447
Customer Assistance Offices	449
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	450
Online Owner Center	450
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	451
Roadside Service	451
Scheduling Service Appointments	453
Courtesy Transportation Program	454
Collision Damage Repair	455
Service Publications Ordering Information	457
Reporting Safety Defects	458
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	458
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	459
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	459
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	460
Event Data Recorders	460
OnStar®	461
Navigation System	461
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	461
Radio Frequency Statement	461
OnStar	463
OnStar Overview	463
OnStar Services	464
Emergency	464
Security	464
Navigation	464
Connections	465
Diagnostics	467
OnStar Additional Information	467
Index	473
Index_A	473
Index_B	474
Index_C	474
Index_D	475
Index_E	476
Index_F	477
Index_G	477
Index_H	478
Index_I	478
Index_J	478
Index_K	478
Index_L	479
Index_M	480
Index_N	480
Index_O	480
Index_P	481
Index_R	482
Index_S	482
Index_T	484
Index_U	485
Index_V	485

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