| 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 |
