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Section	Page
2012 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	12
Liftgate	13
Trunk Release	13
Windows	14
Seat Adjustment	14
Memory Features	16
Heated and Ventilated Seats	17
Head Restraint Adjustment	17
Safety Belts	17
Passenger Sensing System	18
Mirror Adjustment	18
Steering Wheel Adjustment	19
Interior Lighting	19
Exterior Lighting	20
Windshield Wiper/Washer	20
Climate Controls	22
Transmission	22
Vehicle Features	23
Radio(s)	23
Satellite Radio	24
Portable Audio Devices	24
Bluetooth®	24
Mobile Apps	24
Steering Wheel Controls	25
Cruise Control	26
Navigation System	26
Driver Information Center (DIC)	26
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	27
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	28
Storage Compartments	28
Power Outlets	28
Universal Remote System	29
Sunroof	29
Performance and Maintenance	30
Traction Control System (TCS)	30
StabiliTrak® System	30
Tire Pressure Monitor	30
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	31
Engine Oil Life System	31
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	31
Roadside Service	32
OnStar®	32
Keys, Doors, and Windows	33
Keys and Locks	34
Keys	34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access)	37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)	39
Remote Vehicle Start	45
Door Locks (Sedan and Wagon)	47
Door Locks (Coupe)	48
Central Door Unlocking System	49
Power Door Locks	50
Delayed Locking	50
Automatic Door Locks	50
Lockout Protection	51
Safety Locks (Sedan and Wagon)	51
Doors	52
Trunk (Sedan, Coupe)	52
Liftgate	54
Vehicle Security	58
Anti-theft Alarm System	58
Immobilizer	59
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)	59
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)	60
Exterior Mirrors	62
Convex Mirrors	62
Power Mirrors	62
Folding Mirrors	62
Heated Mirrors	62
Interior Mirrors	63
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	63
Windows	63
Power Windows	64
Sun Visors	66
Roof	66
Sunroof	66
Seats and Restraints	69
Head Restraints	70
Active Head Restraints	71
Front Seats	71
Seat Adjustment	71
Easy Entry Seat (Coupe Models Only)	72
Power Seat Adjustment	72
Lumbar Adjustment	73
Thigh Support Adjustment	74
Reclining Seatbacks	74
Memory Seats	76
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	78
Rear Seats	79
Safety Belts	80
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	82
Lap-Shoulder Belt	83
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	86
Safety Belt Extender	87
Safety System Check	87
Safety Belt Care	88
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	88
Airbag System	89
Where Are the Airbags?	91
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	92
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	93
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	94
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	94
Passenger Sensing System	96
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	100
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	101
Airbag System Check	102
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	102
Child Restraints	103
Older Children	103
Infants and Young Children	105
Child Restraint Systems	108
Where to Put the Restraint	110
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	111
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	118
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	118
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	120
Storage	123
Storage Compartments	123
Instrument Panel Storage	123
Glove Box	123
Cupholders	123
Center Console Storage	124
Additional Storage Features	124
Cargo Cover (Wagon)	124
Cargo Management System (Wagon Only)	125
Cargo Net (Wagon)	126
Convenience Net (Sedan and Coupe)	127
Roof Rack System	128
Roof Rack System (Wagon)	128
Instruments and Controls	131
Controls	132
Steering Wheel Adjustment	132
Steering Wheel Controls	133
Heated Steering Wheel	134
Horn	134
Windshield Wiper/Washer	134
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	136
Headlamp Washer	137
Compass	138
Clock	139
Power Outlets	140
Cigarette Lighter	140
Ashtrays	141
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	141
Instrument Cluster	142
Speedometer	144
Odometer	144
Trip Odometer	144
Tachometer	144
Fuel Gauge	144
Boost Gauge	145
Engine Speed Limiter	146
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge	146
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	147
Safety Belt Reminders	148
Airbag Readiness Light	148
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	149
Charging System Light	150
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	150
Brake System Warning Light	153
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	154
Up-Shift Light	155
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	155
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	155
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	156
Tire Pressure Light	156
Engine Oil Pressure Light	157
Security Light	157
High-Beam On Light	157
Front Fog Lamp Light	158
Lamps On Reminder	158
Cruise Control Light	158
Information Displays	158
Driver Information Center (DIC)	158
Vehicle Messages	163
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	163
Brake System Messages	164
Compass Messages	165
Cruise Control Messages	165
Door Ajar Messages	166
Engine Cooling System Messages	166
Engine Oil Messages	167
Engine Power Messages	168
Fuel System Messages	168
Key and Lock Messages	168
Lamp Messages	171
Object Detection System Messages	171
Ride Control System Messages	172
Airbag System Messages	174
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages	175
Service Vehicle Messages	175
Tire Messages	175
Transmission Messages	176
Vehicle Speed Messages	177
Washer Fluid Messages	177
Vehicle Personalization	178
Universal Remote System	186
Universal Remote System Programming	186
Universal Remote System Operation	189
Lighting	191
Exterior Lighting	191
Exterior Lamp Controls	191
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	192
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	192
Flash-to-Pass	192
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	193
Automatic Headlamp System	193
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)	194
Hazard Warning Flashers	195
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	195
Fog Lamps	196
Interior Lighting	196
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	196
Reading Lamps	197
Lighting Features	197
Entry Lighting	197
Exit Lighting	197
Parade Dimming	198
Battery Load Management	198
Battery Power Protection	199
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	199
Infotainment System	201
Introduction	201
Infotainment	201
Theft-Deterrent Feature	202
Operation	203
Radio	208
AM-FM Radio	208
Satellite Radio	211
Radio Reception	216
Backglass Antenna	217
Multi-Band Antenna	217
Audio Players	218
CD Player	218
CD/DVD Player	221
MP3	226
Hard Drive Device (HDD)	230
Auxiliary Devices	236
Phone	238
Bluetooth	238
Trademarks and License Agreements	246
Climate Controls	249
Climate Control Systems	249
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	249
Air Vents	254
Maintenance	254
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	254
Driving and Operating	257
Driving Information	258
Distracted Driving	258
Defensive Driving	259
Drunk Driving	259
Control of a Vehicle	260
Braking	260
Steering	260
Off-Road Recovery	261
Loss of Control	261
Competitive Driving	262
Driving on Wet Roads	263
Highway Hypnosis	264
Hill and Mountain Roads	264
Winter Driving	265
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	267
Vehicle Load Limits	268
Starting and Operating	272
New Vehicle Break-In	272
Ignition Positions (Key Access)	273
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)	275
Starting the Engine	277
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	279
Engine Coolant Heater	279
Shifting Into Park	280
Shifting out of Park	282
Parking (Manual Transmission)	282
Parking over Things That Burn	283
Engine Exhaust	283
Running the Vehicle While Parked	284
Automatic Transmission	284
Manual Mode	286
Manual Transmission	288
Drive Systems	291
All-Wheel Drive	291
Brakes	291
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	291
Parking Brake (Manual)	292
Parking Brake (Electric)	293
Brake Assist (Except CTS-V)	295
Ride Control Systems	296
Traction Control System (TCS)	296
StabiliTrak® System	297
Competitive Driving Mode	298
Magnetic Ride Control	298
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	299
Cruise Control	299
Object Detection Systems	302
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	302
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	303
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	306
Fuel	308
Recommended Fuel	308
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	309
California Fuel Requirements	309
Fuels in Foreign Countries	309
Fuel Additives	310
Filling the Tank	311
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	312
Towing	313
General Towing Information	313
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	313
Trailer Towing (CTS-V and Coupe)	317
Trailer Towing (Except CTS-V and Coupe)	317
Towing Equipment	319
Conversions and Add-Ons	319
Add-On Electrical Equipment	319
Vehicle Care	321
General Information	323
California Proposition 65 Warning	323
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	323
Accessories and Modifications	323
Vehicle Checks	324
Doing Your Own Service Work	324
Hood	325
Engine Compartment Overview	326
Engine Cover	330
Engine Oil	330
Engine Oil Life System	333
Automatic Transmission Fluid	334
Manual Transmission Fluid	335
Hydraulic Clutch	335
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	335
Cooling System	338
Engine Coolant	339
Engine Overheating	344
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	345
Power Steering Fluid	346
Washer Fluid	346
Brakes	347
Brake Fluid	348
Battery	350
All-Wheel Drive	351
Starter Switch Check	352
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	352
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	353
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	353
Wiper Blade Replacement	354
Headlamp Aiming	356
Bulb Replacement	358
Halogen Bulbs	358
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	359
LED Lighting	359
Fog Lamps	359
License Plate Lamp (Coupe and Sedan)	360
License Plate Lamp (Wagon)	360
Replacement Bulbs	361
Electrical System	361
Electrical System Overload	361
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	362
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Coupe and Sedan)	362
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V Coupe and Sedan)	366
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Wagon)	370
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V Wagon)	374
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Coupe and Sedan)	378
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V Coupe and Sedan)	380
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Wagon)	382
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V Wagon)	384
Wheels and Tires	386
Tires	386
Winter Tires	387
Low-Profile Tires	387
Tire Sidewall Labeling	388
Tire Designations	390
Tire Terminology and Definitions	391
Tire Pressure	394
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	395
Tire Pressure Monitor System	396
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	397
Tire Inspection	400
Tire Rotation	401
When It Is Time for New Tires	402
Buying New Tires	403
Different Size Tires and Wheels	405
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	405
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	407
Wheel Replacement	408
Tire Chains	409
If a Tire Goes Flat	409
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	411
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Wagon)	418
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Coupe)	419
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Sedan)	420
Tire Changing	421
Compact Spare Tire	429
Jump Starting	430
Towing	435
Towing the Vehicle	435
Recreational Vehicle Towing	435
Appearance Care	438
Exterior Care	438
Interior Care	441
Floor Mats	444
Service and Maintenance	445
General Information	445
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance	447
Maintenance Schedule	448
Special Application Services	453
Additional Maintenance and Care	454
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	457
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	457
Maintenance Replacement Parts	459
Maintenance Records	461
Technical Data	465
Vehicle Identification	465
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	465
Service Parts Identification Label	465
Vehicle Data	466
Capacities and Specifications	466
Engine Drive Belt Routing	469
Customer Information	471
Customer Information	472
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	472
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	474
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	475
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	476
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	476
Online Owner Center	476
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	477
Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada)	477
Roadside Service (Mexico)	480
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	483
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	484
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	485
Service Publications Ordering Information	488
Reporting Safety Defects	489
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	489
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	489
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	490
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	490
Event Data Recorders	490
OnStar®	491
Navigation System	491
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	492
Radio Frequency Statement	492
OnStar	493
OnStar Overview	493
OnStar Services	494
Emergency	494
Security	494
Navigation	494
Connections	496
Diagnostics	497
OnStar Additional Information	497
Index	501
Index_A	501
Index_B	502
Index_C	502
Index_D	503
Index_E	504
Index_F	505
Index_G	506
Index_H	506
Index_I	506
Index_J	507
Index_K	507
Index_L	507
Index_M	508
Index_N	508
Index_O	509
Index_P	509
Index_R	510
Index_S	511
Index_T	512
Index_U	513
Index_V	513

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