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Section	Page
2014 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	3
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
Trunk	12
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	13
Memory Features	14
Heated and Ventilated Seats	14
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belts	15
Passenger Sensing System	16
Mirror Adjustment	16
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	17
Exterior Lighting	18
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	20
Transmission	21
Vehicle Features	21
Steering Wheel Controls	21
Cruise Control	21
Infotainment System	22
Driver Information Center (DIC)	22
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	22
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	22
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	23
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	23
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	23
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)	23
Active Emergency Braking System	23
Power Outlets	24
Universal Remote System	24
Sunroof	24
Performance and Maintenance	25
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	25
Tire Pressure Monitor	26
Engine Oil Life System	26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	27
Roadside Service	28
OnStar®	28
Keys, Doors, and Windows	29
Keys and Locks	29
Keys	29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	30
Remote Vehicle Start	37
Door Locks	38
Power Door Locks	40
Delayed Locking	40
Automatic Door Locks	41
Lockout Protection	41
Safety Locks	41
Doors	42
Trunk	42
Vehicle Security	44
Vehicle Alarm System	44
Immobilizer	46
Immobilizer Operation	46
Exterior Mirrors	47
Convex Mirrors	47
Power Mirrors	47
Folding Mirrors	48
Heated Mirrors	48
Reverse Tilt Mirrors	48
Interior Mirrors	48
Interior Rearview Mirrors	48
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	48
Windows	49
Power Windows	49
Sun Visors	51
Rear Window Sunshade	52
Roof	53
Sunroof	53
Seats and Restraints	55
Head Restraints	56
Front Seats	57
Power Seat Adjustment	57
Lumbar Adjustment	58
Thigh Support Adjustment	59
Reclining Seatbacks	59
Memory Seats	60
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	62
Rear Seats	64
Heated Rear Seats	66
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door	66
Safety Belts	67
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	68
Lap-Shoulder Belt	69
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	74
Safety Belt Extender	75
Safety System Check	75
Safety Belt Care	75
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	75
Airbag System	76
Where Are the Airbags?	78
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	80
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	81
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	81
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	81
Passenger Sensing System	83
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	87
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	88
Airbag System Check	88
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	89
Child Restraints	90
Older Children	90
Infants and Young Children	92
Child Restraint Systems	94
Where to Put the Restraint	96
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	97
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	103
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	104
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	106
Storage	111
Storage Compartments	111
Instrument Panel Storage	111
Glove Box	112
Cupholders	112
Armrest Storage	113
Center Console Storage	113
Additional Storage Features	114
Cargo Tie-Downs	114
Convenience Net	114
Instruments and Controls	115
Controls	116
Steering Wheel Adjustment	116
Steering Wheel Controls	117
Heated Steering Wheel	117
Horn	117
Windshield Wiper/Washer	117
Compass	119
Clock	120
Power Outlets	120
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	123
Instrument Cluster	124
Speedometer	128
Odometer	128
Trip Odometer	128
Tachometer	128
Fuel Gauge	129
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	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
Parking Brake Light	137
Service Electric Parking Brake Light	137
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	137
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	138
Vehicle Ahead Indicator	138
Traction Off Light	139
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	139
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	139
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	140
Tire Pressure Light	140
Engine Oil Pressure Light	141
Low Fuel Warning Light	141
Security Light	142
High-Beam On Light	142
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light	142
Lamps On Reminder	143
Cruise Control Light	143
Door Ajar Light	143
Information Displays	144
Driver Information Center (DIC)	144
Head-Up Display (HUD)	147
Vehicle Messages	150
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	151
Brake System Messages	151
Compass Messages	151
Cruise Control Messages	152
Door Ajar Messages	152
Engine Cooling System Messages	153
Engine Oil Messages	153
Engine Power Messages	154
Fuel System Messages	154
Key and Lock Messages	154
Lamp Messages	155
Object Detection System Messages	155
Ride Control System Messages	158
Airbag System Messages	159
Safety Belt Messages	159
Security Messages	159
Service Vehicle Messages	159
Starting the Vehicle Messages	160
Tire Messages	160
Transmission Messages	161
Vehicle Reminder Messages	161
Vehicle Speed Messages	161
Washer Fluid Messages	161
Vehicle Personalization	162
Universal Remote System	169
Universal Remote System Programming	169
Universal Remote System Operation	171
Lighting	173
Exterior Lighting	173
Exterior Lamp Controls	173
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	175
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	175
Flash-to-Pass	176
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	176
Automatic Headlamp System	176
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)	177
Hazard Warning Flashers	177
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	177
Interior Lighting	178
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	178
Dome Lamps	178
Reading Lamps	179
Lighting Features	179
Entry Lighting	179
Exit Lighting	179
Battery Load Management	180
Battery Power Protection	181
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	181
Infotainment System	183
Introduction	183
Infotainment	183
Climate Controls	185
Climate Control Systems	185
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	185
Rear Climate Control System	190
Air Vents	192
Maintenance	193
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	193
Service	193
Driving and Operating	195
Driving Information	196
Distracted Driving	196
Defensive Driving	197
Drunk Driving	197
Control of a Vehicle	197
Braking	197
Steering	198
Off-Road Recovery	199
Loss of Control	199
Track Events and Competitive Driving	200
Driving on Wet Roads	201
Highway Hypnosis	202
Hill and Mountain Roads	202
Winter Driving	203
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	204
Vehicle Load Limits	205
Starting and Operating	209
New Vehicle Break-In	209
Ignition Positions	210
Starting the Engine	212
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	213
Engine Coolant Heater	214
Shifting Into Park	214
Shifting out of Park	215
Parking over Things That Burn	216
Engine Exhaust	216
Running the Vehicle While Parked	217
Automatic Transmission	217
Manual Mode	219
Drive Systems	221
All-Wheel Drive	221
Brakes	221
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	221
Electric Parking Brake	222
Brake Assist	223
Ride Control Systems	224
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	224
Driver Mode Control	226
Competitive Driving Mode (LF3 Only)	227
Limited-Slip Differential (LF3 Only)	228
Cruise Control	228
Adaptive Cruise Control	231
Driver Assistance Systems	239
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing	240
Assistance Systems for Driving	246
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	246
Active Emergency Braking System	249
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	251
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	252
Fuel	255
Gasoline Specifications	256
California Fuel Requirements	256
Fuels in Foreign Countries	256
Fuel Additives	257
Filling the Tank	257
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	258
Trailer Towing	259
General Towing Information	259
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	259
Trailer Towing (With LFX Engine)	262
Trailer Towing (With LTG or LF3 Engine)	263
Towing Equipment	263
Conversions and Add-Ons	264
Add-On Electrical Equipment	264
Vehicle Care	265
General Information	266
California Proposition 65 Warning	266
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	266
Accessories and Modifications	266
Vehicle Checks	267
Doing Your Own Service Work	267
Hood	268
Engine Compartment Overview	269
Engine Oil	274
Engine Oil Life System	276
Automatic Transmission Fluid	278
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	278
Cooling System	280
Engine Coolant	282
Engine Overheating	285
Washer Fluid	286
Brakes	287
Brake Fluid	288
Battery	289
All-Wheel Drive	290
Starter Switch Check	291
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	291
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	292
Wiper Blade Replacement	292
Windshield Replacement	293
Headlamp Aiming	293
Bulb Replacement	294
Halogen Bulbs	294
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	294
LED Lighting	294
License Plate Lamp	294
Replacement Bulbs	295
Electrical System	295
Electrical System Overload	295
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	296
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	296
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	299
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	302
Wheels and Tires	305
Tires	305
All-Season Tires	306
Winter Tires	306
Run-Flat Tires	307
Low-Profile Tires	308
Summer Tires	308
Tire Sidewall Labeling	308
Tire Designations	310
Tire Terminology and Definitions	310
Tire Pressure	313
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	314
Tire Pressure Monitor System	315
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	316
Tire Inspection	319
Tire Rotation	320
When It Is Time for New Tires	321
Buying New Tires	322
Different Size Tires and Wheels	324
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	324
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	326
Wheel Replacement	326
Tire Chains	327
If a Tire Goes Flat	328
Jump Starting	328
Towing the Vehicle	331
Recreational Vehicle Towing	332
Appearance Care	334
Exterior Care	334
Interior Care	338
Floor Mats	342
Service and Maintenance	343
General Information	343
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance	345
Maintenance Schedule	345
Special Application Services	351
Additional Maintenance and Care	352
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	355
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	355
Maintenance Replacement Parts	356
Maintenance Records	358
Technical Data	361
Vehicle Identification	361
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	361
Service Parts Identification Label	361
Vehicle Data	362
Capacities and Specifications	362
Engine Drive Belt Routing	364
Customer Information	365
Customer Information	365
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	365
Customer Assistance Offices	367
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	368
Online Owner Center	368
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	369
Roadside Service	369
Scheduling Service Appointments	371
Courtesy Transportation Program	372
Collision Damage Repair	373
Service Publications Ordering Information	375
Reporting Safety Defects	376
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	376
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	377
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	377
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	378
Event Data Recorders	378
OnStar®	379
Infotainment System	379
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	379
Radio Frequency Statement	379
OnStar	381
OnStar Overview	381
OnStar Services	382
Emergency	382
Security	382
Navigation	382
Connections	383
Diagnostics	385
OnStar Additional Information	385
Index	391
Index_A	391
Index_B	392
Index_C	392
Index_D	393
Index_E	394
Index_F	394
Index_G	395
Index_H	395
Index_I	396
Index_J	396
Index_K	396
Index_L	396
Index_M	397
Index_N	398
Index_O	398
Index_P	398
Index_R	399
Index_S	399
Index_T	401
Index_U	402
Index_V	402

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