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Dolly Towing 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 5. Release the parking brake. Towing a Trailer Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow any trailer. If towing is required, see your dealer for the proper towing equipment. Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Put the rear wheels on the dolly. 2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P) for an automatic transmission or in NEUTRAL for a manual transmission. 4-39

Section	Page
2006 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Power Seats	9
Power Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	13
Rear Seats	14
Split Folding Rear Seat	14
Safety Belts	16
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	16
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	21
Driver Position	21
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	27
Right Front Passenger Position	28
Rear Seat Passengers	28
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	31
Safety Belt Pretensioners	34
Safety Belt Extender	34
Child Restraints	35
Older Children	35
Infants and Young Children	38
Child Restraint Systems	41
Where to Put the Restraint	44
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	45
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	50
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	53
Airbag System	56
Where Are the Airbags?	59
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	63
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	64
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	64
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	65
Passenger Sensing System	66
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	70
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	70
Restraint System Check	71
Checking the Restraint Systems	71
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	72
Features and Controls	73
Keys	75
Remote Keyless Entry System	76
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	77
Doors and Locks	80
Door Locks	80
Central Door Unlocking System	81
Power Door Locks	81
Delayed Locking	81
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	82
Rear Door Security Locks	82
Lockout Protection	83
Trunk	84
Windows	86
Power Windows	87
Sun Visors	90
Theft-Deterrent Systems	90
Theft-Deterrent System	90
Immobilizer	92
Immobilizer Operation	92
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	94
New Vehicle Break-In	94
Ignition Positions	94
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	96
Starting the Engine	97
Engine Coolant Heater	97
Automatic Transmission Operation	98
Manual Transmission Operation	102
Parking Brake	105
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	106
Shifting Out of Park (P)	108
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	108
Parking Over Things That Burn	109
Engine Exhaust	109
Running the Engine While Parked	110
Mirrors	111
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	111
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	111
Outside Power Mirrors	114
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror	114
Outside Convex Mirror	115
Outside Heated Mirrors	115
OnStar® System	115
Universal Home Remote System	117
Universal Home Remote System Operation	118
Storage Areas	121
Glove Box	121
Cupholder(s)	121
Center Console Storage Area	121
Map Pocket	121
Roof Rack	122
Convenience Net	122
Sunroof	123
Vehicle Personalization	124
Memory Seat and Mirrors	124
Instrument Panel	127
Instrument Panel Overview	130
Hazard Warning Flashers	132
Other Warning Devices	132
Horn	132
Tilt Wheel	132
Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) (CTS)	133
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	135
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	135
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	136
Flash-to-Pass	136
Windshield Wipers	137
Windshield Washer	138
Headlamp Washer	138
Cruise Control	139
Headlamps	142
Wiper Activated Headlamps	143
Headlamps on Reminder	143
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	143
Fog Lamps	145
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	146
Instrument Panel Brightness	146
Entry Lighting	147
Parade Dimming	147
Reading Lamps	147
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	147
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	148
Climate Controls	149
Dual Climate Control System	149
Outlet Adjustment	154
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	155
Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS)	156
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	156
Instrument Panel Cluster	157
Speedometer and Odometer	159
Trip Odometers	159
Tachometer	159
Engine Speed Limiter	159
Safety Belt Reminder Light	160
Airbag Readiness Light	160
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	161
Charging System Light	163
Brake System Warning Light	164
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	165
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	165
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (CTS)	166
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	166
Tire Pressure Light	167
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	167
Oil Pressure Light	170
Sport Mode Light (Automatic Transmission/CTS)	171
Security Light	171
Fog Lamp Light	171
Lights On Reminder	171
Cruise Control Light	172
Highbeam On Light	172
Fuel Gage	172
Message Center	173
Message Center (CTS-V)	173
Transmission Fluid Hot Message	176
Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message	176
Check Engine Oil Pressure Message	177
Oil Temperature Warning Message	177
Tire Pressure Warning Message	178
One-to-Four Shift Message	178
Driver Information Center (DIC)	179
System Controls	179
Status of Vehicle Systems	180
DIC Main Menu	183
DIC Warnings and Messages	187
DIC Vehicle Personalization	196
Audio System(s)	209
Setting the Time	211
Radio with CD	211
Navigation/Radio System	227
Theft-Deterrent Feature	227
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS)	228
Radio Reception	228
Care of Your CDs	229
Care of the CD Player	230
Diversity Antenna System	230
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	230
Driving Your Vehicle	231
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	232
Defensive Driving	232
Drunken Driving	233
Control of a Vehicle	236
Braking	236
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	237
Braking in Emergencies	239
Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS)	239
Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V)	240
Competitive Driving Mode (CTS-V)	242
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	242
StabiliTrak® System	242
Panic Brake Assist	243
Steering	243
Off-Road Recovery	246
Passing	246
Loss of Control	247
Competitive Driving	248
Driving at Night	249
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	250
City Driving	252
Freeway Driving	253
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	254
Highway Hypnosis	255
Hill and Mountain Roads	255
Winter Driving	257
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	261
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	262
Loading Your Vehicle	262
Towing	267
Towing Your Vehicle	267
Recreational Vehicle Towing	267
Towing a Trailer	269
Service and Appearance Care	271
Service	273
Accessories and Modifications	273
California Proposition 65 Warning	273
Doing Your Own Service Work	274
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	275
Fuel	275
Gasoline Octane	275
Gasoline Specifications	276
California Fuel	276
Additives	276
Fuels in Foreign Countries	277
Filling the Tank	278
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	280
Checking Things Under the Hood	280
Hood Release	281
Engine Compartment Overview	282
Engine Oil	286
Engine Oil Life System	292
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	293
Automatic Transmission Fluid	295
Manual Transmission Fluid	296
Hydraulic Clutch	297
Engine Coolant	298
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	300
Engine Overheating	300
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	302
Cooling System	303
Power Steering Fluid	308
Windshield Washer Fluid	309
Brakes	310
Battery	313
Jump Starting	314
Rear Axle	319
Headlamp Aiming	320
Bulb Replacement	323
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	323
Halogen Bulbs	323
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps	324
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps	324
Back-Up and License Plate Lamps	325
Replacement Bulbs	326
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	326
Tires	328
Tire Sidewall Labeling	330
Tire Terminology and Definitions	332
Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V)	335
Inflation - Tire Pressure	336
Tire Pressure Monitor System	339
Tire Inspection and Rotation	342
When It Is Time for New Tires	343
Buying New Tires	344
Different Size Tires and Wheels	345
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	346
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	347
Wheel Replacement	347
Tire Chains	349
Lifting Your Vehicle (CTS-V)	349
If a Tire Goes Flat	352
Changing a Flat Tire (CTS Only)	354
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (CTS Only)	355
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (CTS Only)	357
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (CTS Only)	362
Compact Spare Tire (CTS Only)	363
Appearance Care	364
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	364
Fabric/Carpet	365
Leather	366
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	366
Wood Panels	366
Speaker Covers	367
Care of Safety Belts	367
Weatherstrips	367
Washing Your Vehicle	367
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	367
Finish Care	368
Windshield and Wiper Blades	368
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	368
Tires	369
Sheet Metal Damage	370
Finish Damage	370
Underbody Maintenance	370
Chemical Paint Spotting	370
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	371
Vehicle Identification	372
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	372
Service Parts Identification Label	372
Electrical System	373
Add-On Electrical Equipment	373
Windshield Wiper Fuses	373
Power Windows and Other Power Options	373
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	373
Underhood Fuse Block	374
Rear Underseat Fuse Block	378
Capacities and Specifications	384
Maintenance Schedule	387
Maintenance Schedule	388
Introduction	388
Maintenance Requirements	388
Your Vehicle and the Environment	388
Using the Maintenance Schedule	389
Scheduled Maintenance	390
Additional Required Services	392
Maintenance Footnotes	394
Owner Checks and Services	395
At Each Fuel Fill	396
At Least Once a Month	396
At Least Once a Year	397
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	399
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	401
Engine Drive Belt Routing (CTS-V)	402
Maintenance Record	402
Customer Assistance and Information	405
Customer Assistance and Information	406
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	406
Online Owner Center	408
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	408
Customer Assistance Offices	408
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	410
Roadside Service	410
Courtesy Transportation	412
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	414
Collision Damage Repair	415
Reporting Safety Defects	418
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	418
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	418
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	419
Service Publications Ordering Information	419

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