Section |
Page |
2009 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V BookTOC |
1 |
Seats and Restraint System |
7 |
Head Restraints |
8 |
Front Seats |
10 |
Manual Seats |
10 |
Power Seats |
11 |
Power Lumbar |
12 |
Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters |
12 |
Heated and Ventilated Seats |
13 |
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel |
14 |
Reclining Seatbacks |
16 |
Rear Seats |
19 |
Split Folding Rear Seat |
19 |
Safety Belts |
20 |
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone |
20 |
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
25 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
33 |
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
38 |
Safety Belt Extender |
38 |
Child Restraints |
39 |
Older Children |
39 |
Infants and Young Children |
42 |
Child Restraint Systems |
45 |
Where to Put the Restraint |
47 |
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) |
49 |
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position |
55 |
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position |
58 |
Airbag System |
61 |
Where Are the Airbags? |
63 |
When Should an Airbag Inflate? |
66 |
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
67 |
How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
67 |
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? |
68 |
Passenger Sensing System |
69 |
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
75 |
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
76 |
Restraint System Check |
77 |
Checking the Restraint Systems |
77 |
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash |
78 |
Features and Controls |
79 |
Keys |
81 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
83 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation |
84 |
Keyless Access System |
86 |
Keyless Access System Operation |
87 |
Remote Vehicle Start |
93 |
Doors and Locks |
95 |
Door Locks |
95 |
Central Door Unlocking System |
95 |
Power Door Locks |
96 |
Delayed Locking |
96 |
Programmable Automatic Door Locks |
96 |
Rear Door Security Locks |
97 |
Lockout Protection |
97 |
Trunk |
98 |
Windows |
101 |
Power Windows |
102 |
Sun Visors |
104 |
Theft-Deterrent Systems |
105 |
Theft-Deterrent System |
105 |
Immobilizer |
106 |
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) |
107 |
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) |
108 |
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle |
109 |
New Vehicle Break-In |
109 |
Ignition Positions (Key Access) |
110 |
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) |
111 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
112 |
Starting the Engine |
112 |
Engine Coolant Heater |
114 |
Automatic Transmission Operation |
115 |
Manual Transmission Operation |
120 |
Parking Brake |
122 |
Electric Parking Brake |
123 |
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) |
126 |
Shifting Out of Park |
127 |
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) |
128 |
Parking Over Things That Burn |
129 |
Engine Exhaust |
129 |
Running the Vehicle While Parked |
130 |
Mirrors |
131 |
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror |
131 |
Outside Power Mirrors |
131 |
Park Tilt Mirrors |
132 |
Outside Convex Mirror |
132 |
Outside Heated Mirrors |
132 |
Object Detection Systems |
132 |
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) |
132 |
OnStar® System |
135 |
Universal Home Remote System |
139 |
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED) |
139 |
Storage Areas |
143 |
Glove Box |
143 |
Cupholders |
143 |
Instrument Panel Storage |
144 |
Center Console Storage |
144 |
Convenience Net |
144 |
Sunroof |
144 |
Instrument Panel |
147 |
Instrument Panel Overview |
150 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
152 |
Horn |
152 |
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel |
152 |
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column |
153 |
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever |
153 |
Turn and Lane-Change Signals |
154 |
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
154 |
Flash-to-Pass |
155 |
Windshield Wipers |
155 |
Rainsense™ Wipers |
156 |
Windshield Washer |
157 |
Headlamp Washer |
159 |
Cruise Control |
159 |
Headlamps |
162 |
Wiper Activated Headlamps |
163 |
Headlamps on Reminder |
163 |
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
163 |
Adaptive Forward Lighting System |
165 |
Fog Lamps |
165 |
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver |
165 |
Instrument Panel Brightness |
166 |
Entry Lighting |
166 |
Parade Dimming |
166 |
Reading Lamps |
166 |
Electric Power Management |
167 |
Battery Run-Down Protection |
167 |
Accessory Power Outlet(s) |
168 |
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter |
169 |
Analog Clock |
169 |
Climate Controls |
170 |
Dual Climate Control System |
170 |
Outlet Adjustment |
175 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter |
175 |
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators |
176 |
Instrument Panel Cluster |
177 |
Speedometer and Odometer |
179 |
Trip Odometers |
179 |
Tachometer |
179 |
Engine Speed Limiter |
180 |
Safety Belt Reminders |
180 |
Airbag Readiness Light |
181 |
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
182 |
Charging System Light |
183 |
Up-Shift Light |
183 |
Brake System Warning Light |
184 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light |
185 |
StabiliTrak®/Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light |
186 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light |
186 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage |
187 |
Tire Pressure Light |
187 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
188 |
Oil Pressure Light |
191 |
Engine Oil Pressure Gage |
192 |
Security Light |
193 |
Fog Lamp Light |
193 |
Lights On Reminder |
193 |
Cruise Control Light |
193 |
Highbeam On Light |
194 |
Fuel Gage |
194 |
Boost Gage |
195 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
195 |
DIC Operation and Displays |
196 |
DIC Compass |
201 |
DIC Warnings and Messages |
203 |
DIC Vehicle Customization |
217 |
Audio System(s) |
226 |
Radio(s) |
227 |
Using an MP3 |
250 |
XM Radio Messages |
254 |
Navigation/Radio System |
255 |
Bluetooth® |
255 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature |
267 |
Audio Steering Wheel Controls |
268 |
Radio Reception |
269 |
Backglass Antenna |
270 |
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System |
270 |
Driving Your Vehicle |
271 |
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle |
272 |
Driving for Better Fuel Economy |
272 |
Defensive Driving |
272 |
Drunk Driving |
273 |
Control of a Vehicle |
273 |
Braking |
274 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
275 |
Braking in Emergencies |
276 |
StabiliTrak® System |
276 |
Traction Control System (TCS) |
277 |
Magnetic Ride Control™ |
279 |
Limited-Slip Rear Axle |
279 |
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System |
279 |
Steering |
280 |
Off-Road Recovery |
282 |
Passing |
282 |
Loss of Control |
282 |
Competitive Driving |
284 |
Driving at Night |
284 |
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads |
285 |
Before Leaving on a Long Trip |
286 |
Highway Hypnosis |
286 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
287 |
Winter Driving |
288 |
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow |
290 |
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out |
291 |
Loading the Vehicle |
291 |
Towing |
296 |
Towing Your Vehicle |
296 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
296 |
Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) |
299 |
Towing a Trailer (CTS) |
299 |
Service and Appearance Care |
307 |
Service |
310 |
Accessories and Modifications |
310 |
California Proposition 65 Warning |
311 |
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements |
311 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
311 |
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle |
312 |
Fuel |
312 |
Gasoline Octane |
312 |
Gasoline Specifications |
313 |
California Fuel |
313 |
Additives |
313 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
314 |
Filling the Tank |
315 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
318 |
Checking Things Under the Hood |
318 |
Hood Release |
319 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
320 |
Engine Oil |
324 |
Engine Oil Life System |
327 |
Engine Cover |
329 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
331 |
Automatic Transmission Fluid |
335 |
Manual Transmission Fluid |
335 |
Hydraulic Clutch |
335 |
Cooling System |
336 |
Engine Coolant |
337 |
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap |
344 |
Engine Overheating |
344 |
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode |
347 |
Power Steering Fluid |
347 |
Windshield Washer Fluid |
348 |
Brakes |
350 |
Battery |
353 |
Jump Starting |
354 |
All-Wheel Drive |
359 |
Rear Axle |
360 |
Headlamp Aiming |
361 |
Bulb Replacement |
364 |
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting |
364 |
Halogen Bulbs |
365 |
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps |
365 |
License Plate Lamp |
366 |
Replacement Bulbs |
367 |
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
367 |
Tires |
369 |
Winter Tires |
370 |
Tire Sidewall Labeling |
371 |
Tire Terminology and Definitions |
374 |
Inflation - Tire Pressure |
378 |
High-Speed Operation |
380 |
Tire Pressure Monitor System |
381 |
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation |
382 |
Tire Inspection and Rotation |
386 |
When It Is Time for New Tires |
387 |
Buying New Tires |
388 |
Different Size Tires and Wheels |
390 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
390 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
392 |
Wheel Replacement |
392 |
Tire Chains |
394 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
395 |
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
396 |
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage |
404 |
Changing a Flat Tire |
406 |
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools |
407 |
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire |
408 |
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools |
412 |
Compact Spare Tire |
414 |
Appearance Care |
415 |
Interior Cleaning |
415 |
Fabric/Carpet |
417 |
Leather |
418 |
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces |
418 |
Wood Panels |
419 |
Speaker Covers |
419 |
Care of Safety Belts |
419 |
Weatherstrips |
419 |
Washing Your Vehicle |
419 |
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses |
420 |
Finish Care |
420 |
Windshield and Wiper Blades |
421 |
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim |
422 |
Tires |
423 |
Sheet Metal Damage |
423 |
Finish Damage |
423 |
Underbody Maintenance |
423 |
Chemical Paint Spotting |
423 |
Vehicle Identification |
424 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
424 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
424 |
Electrical System |
425 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
425 |
Windshield Wiper Fuses |
425 |
Power Windows and Other Power Options |
425 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
426 |
Underhood Fuse Block (CTS) |
426 |
Underhood Fuse Block (CTS-V) |
430 |
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS) |
433 |
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V) |
436 |
Capacities and Specifications |
439 |
Maintenance Schedule |
441 |
Maintenance Schedule |
442 |
Introduction |
442 |
Maintenance Requirements |
442 |
Your Vehicle and the Environment |
442 |
Using the Maintenance Schedule |
443 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
444 |
Additional Required Services |
446 |
Maintenance Footnotes |
448 |
Owner Checks and Services |
450 |
At Each Fuel Fill |
450 |
At Least Once a Month |
451 |
At Least Once a Year |
451 |
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
454 |
Maintenance Replacement Parts |
456 |
Engine Drive Belt Routing |
457 |
Maintenance Record |
458 |
Customer Assistance Information |
461 |
Customer Assistance and Information |
462 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
462 |
Online Owner Center |
465 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
466 |
Customer Assistance Offices |
466 |
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program |
467 |
Roadside Service |
468 |
Scheduling Service Appointments |
471 |
Courtesy Transportation |
471 |
Collision Damage Repair |
473 |
Reporting Safety Defects |
476 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
476 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
477 |
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
477 |
Service Publications Ordering Information |
477 |
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy |
478 |
Event Data Recorders |
479 |
OnStar® |
480 |
Navigation System |
480 |
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) |
480 |