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10-56 Circuit Breakers 32 37 Vehicle Care Usage Left Rear Window Switch Right Rear Window Switch Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V Wagon) The rear compartment fuse block is on the passenger side of the vehicle, behind the trim panel in the rear compartment. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown. Relays Relays 5 6 7 Usage Stop Lamps (Export Only) Door Lock Door Unlock 10 8 9 Usage Fuel Door Unlock (Export Only) Right Position Lamp (Export Only) Console/Auxiliary Power Outlet

Section	Page
2013 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V 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
Liftgate	12
Trunk Release	13
Windows	14
Seat Adjustment	14
Memory Features	15
Heated and Ventilated Seats	16
Head Restraint Adjustment	16
Safety Belts	16
Passenger Sensing System	17
Mirror Adjustment	17
Steering Wheel Adjustment	18
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	19
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	21
Transmission	21
Vehicle Features	22
Radio(s)	22
Satellite Radio	22
Portable Audio Devices	23
Bluetooth®	23
Steering Wheel Controls	23
Cruise Control	24
Navigation System	24
Driver Information Center (DIC)	25
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	25
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	26
Storage Compartments	26
Power Outlets	26
Universal Remote System	27
Sunroof	27
Performance and Maintenance	28
Traction Control System (TCS)	28
StabiliTrak® System	28
Tire Pressure Monitor	29
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	29
Engine Oil Life System	29
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	30
Roadside Service	30
OnStar®	30
Keys, Doors, and Windows	31
Keys and Locks	31
Keys	31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access)	34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)	36
Remote Vehicle Start	40
Door Locks (Sedan and Wagon)	42
Door Locks (Coupe)	43
Central Door Unlocking System	45
Power Door Locks	45
Delayed Locking	45
Automatic Door Locks	45
Lockout Protection	46
Safety Locks (Sedan and Wagon)	46
Doors	47
Trunk	47
Liftgate	49
Vehicle Security	52
Vehicle Alarm System	52
Immobilizer	53
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)	54
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)	55
Exterior Mirrors	56
Convex Mirrors	56
Power Mirrors	56
Folding Mirrors	57
Heated Mirrors	57
Interior Mirrors	57
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	57
Windows	57
Power Windows	58
Sun Visors	60
Roof	60
Sunroof	60
Seats and Restraints	63
Head Restraints	64
Active Head Restraints	65
Front Seats	65
Seat Adjustment	65
Easy Entry Seat (Coupe Models Only)	65
Power Seat Adjustment	66
Lumbar Adjustment	67
Thigh Support Adjustment	68
Reclining Seatbacks	68
Memory Seats	69
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	71
Rear Seats	73
Safety Belts	74
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	75
Lap-Shoulder Belt	76
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	80
Safety Belt Extender	80
Safety System Check	80
Safety Belt Care	81
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	81
Airbag System	82
Where Are the Airbags?	84
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	85
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	86
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	87
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	87
Passenger Sensing System	88
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	93
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	93
Airbag System Check	94
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	95
Child Restraints	95
Older Children	95
Infants and Young Children	97
Child Restraint Systems	100
Where to Put the Restraint	101
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	103
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	109
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	109
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	111
Storage	115
Storage Compartments	115
Instrument Panel Storage	115
Glove Box	115
Cupholders	115
Center Console Storage	116
Additional Storage Features	116
Cargo Cover (Wagon)	116
Cargo Management System (Wagon)	117
Cargo Net (Wagon)	118
Convenience Net (Sedan and Coupe)	119
Roof Rack System	120
Roof Rack System (Wagon)	120
Instruments and Controls	123
Controls	124
Steering Wheel Adjustment	124
Steering Wheel Controls	125
Heated Steering Wheel	126
Horn	126
Windshield Wiper/Washer	126
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	128
Headlamp Washer	129
Compass	129
Clock	131
Power Outlets	131
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	132
Instrument Cluster	133
Speedometer	135
Odometer	135
Trip Odometer	135
Tachometer	135
Fuel Gauge	135
Boost Gauge	136
Engine Speed Limiter	137
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge	137
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	138
Safety Belt Reminders	139
Airbag Readiness Light	139
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	140
Charging System Light	141
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	141
Brake System Warning Light	144
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	145
Up-Shift Light	145
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	145
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	146
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	146
Tire Pressure Light	147
Engine Oil Pressure Light	147
Security Light	148
High-Beam On Light	148
Front Fog Lamp Light	148
Lamps On Reminder	148
Cruise Control Light	149
Information Displays	149
Driver Information Center (DIC)	149
Vehicle Messages	153
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	153
Brake System Messages	154
Compass Messages	155
Cruise Control Messages	156
Door Ajar Messages	156
Engine Cooling System Messages	156
Engine Oil Messages	157
Engine Power Messages	158
Fuel System Messages	158
Key and Lock Messages	158
Lamp Messages	161
Object Detection System Messages	161
Ride Control System Messages	162
Airbag System Messages	164
Security Messages	164
Service Vehicle Messages	165
Tire Messages	165
Transmission Messages	166
Vehicle Speed Messages	167
Washer Fluid Messages	167
Vehicle Personalization	167
Universal Remote System	175
Universal Remote System Programming	175
Universal Remote System Operation	178
Lighting	179
Exterior Lighting	179
Exterior Lamp Controls	179
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	180
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	180
Flash-to-Pass	180
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	180
Automatic Headlamp System	181
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)	182
Hazard Warning Flashers	183
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	183
Fog Lamps	183
Interior Lighting	184
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	184
Reading Lamps	184
Lighting Features	185
Entry Lighting	185
Exit Lighting	185
Parade Dimming	185
Battery Load Management	186
Battery Power Protection	186
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	187
Infotainment System	189
Introduction	189
Infotainment	189
Theft-Deterrent Feature	190
Operation	191
Radio	196
AM-FM Radio	196
Satellite Radio	199
Radio Reception	203
Backglass Antenna	203
Multi-Band Antenna	204
Audio Players	204
CD Player	204
CD/DVD Player	207
MP3	211
Hard Drive Device (HDD)	215
Auxiliary Devices	222
Phone	224
Bluetooth	224
Trademarks and License Agreements	232
Climate Controls	235
Climate Control Systems	235
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	235
Air Vents	240
Maintenance	240
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	240
Driving and Operating	243
Driving Information	244
Distracted Driving	244
Defensive Driving	245
Drunk Driving	245
Control of a Vehicle	245
Braking	245
Steering	246
Off-Road Recovery	246
Loss of Control	247
Competitive Driving	247
Driving on Wet Roads	248
Highway Hypnosis	249
Hill and Mountain Roads	249
Winter Driving	250
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	251
Vehicle Load Limits	252
Starting and Operating	256
New Vehicle Break-In	256
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)	257
Ignition Positions (Key Access)	259
Starting the Engine	261
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	263
Engine Coolant Heater	263
Shifting Into Park	264
Shifting out of Park	265
Parking (Manual Transmission)	265
Parking over Things That Burn	265
Engine Exhaust	266
Running the Vehicle While Parked	266
Automatic Transmission	267
Manual Mode	268
Manual Transmission	271
Drive Systems	273
All-Wheel Drive	273
Brakes	273
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	273
Parking Brake (Manual)	274
Parking Brake (Electric)	275
Brake Assist (Except CTS-V)	277
Ride Control Systems	277
Traction Control System (TCS)	277
StabiliTrak® System	278
Competitive Driving Mode	279
Magnetic Ride Control	280
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	280
Cruise Control	281
Object Detection Systems	283
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	283
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	284
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	287
Fuel	289
Recommended Fuel	289
Gasoline Specifications	290
California Fuel Requirements	290
Fuels in Foreign Countries	290
Fuel Additives	290
Filling the Tank	291
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	293
Towing	293
General Towing Information	293
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	293
Trailer Towing (CTS-V and Coupe)	296
Trailer Towing (Except CTS-V and Coupe)	297
Towing Equipment	298
Conversions and Add-Ons	299
Add-On Electrical Equipment	299
Vehicle Care	301
General Information	303
California Proposition 65 Warning	303
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	303
Accessories and Modifications	303
Vehicle Checks	304
Doing Your Own Service Work	304
Hood	304
Engine Compartment Overview	305
Engine Cover	308
Engine Oil	309
Engine Oil Life System	311
Automatic Transmission Fluid	313
Manual Transmission Fluid	313
Hydraulic Clutch	313
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	314
Cooling System	316
Engine Coolant	317
Engine Overheating	321
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	322
Power Steering Fluid	322
Washer Fluid	323
Brakes	324
Brake Fluid	325
Battery	326
All-Wheel Drive	327
Starter Switch Check	327
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	328
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	328
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	329
Wiper Blade Replacement	329
Headlamp Aiming	331
Bulb Replacement	331
Halogen Bulbs	331
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	332
LED Lighting	332
Fog Lamps	332
License Plate Lamp (Coupe and Sedan)	332
License Plate Lamp (Wagon)	333
Replacement Bulbs	334
Electrical System	334
Electrical System Overload	334
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	335
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Coupe and Sedan)	335
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V Coupe and Sedan)	339
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Wagon)	342
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V Wagon)	346
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Coupe and Sedan)	349
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V Coupe and Sedan)	352
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Wagon)	354
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V Wagon)	356
Wheels and Tires	358
Tires	358
All-Season Tires	359
Winter Tires	359
Low-Profile Tires	360
Summer Tires	360
Tire Sidewall Labeling	361
Tire Designations	363
Tire Terminology and Definitions	363
Tire Pressure	366
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	367
Tire Pressure Monitor System	368
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	369
Tire Inspection	372
Tire Rotation	372
When It Is Time for New Tires	374
Buying New Tires	375
Different Size Tires and Wheels	377
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	377
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	379
Wheel Replacement	379
Tire Chains	380
If a Tire Goes Flat	380
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	382
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Coupe)	389
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Wagon)	390
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Sedan)	390
Tire Changing	391
Compact Spare Tire	398
Jump Starting	399
Towing	403
Towing the Vehicle	403
Recreational Vehicle Towing	403
Appearance Care	405
Exterior Care	405
Interior Care	408
Floor Mats	411
Service and Maintenance	413
General Information	413
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance	415
Maintenance Schedule	415
Special Application Services	421
Additional Maintenance and Care	422
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	425
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	425
Maintenance Replacement Parts	427
Maintenance Records	429
Technical Data	431
Vehicle Identification	431
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	431
Service Parts Identification Label	431
Vehicle Data	432
Capacities and Specifications	432
Engine Drive Belt Routing	435
Customer Information	437
Customer Information	437
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	437
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	439
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	440
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	441
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	441
Online Owner Center	442
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	443
Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada)	443
Roadside Service (Mexico)	445
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	448
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	449
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	450
Service Publications Ordering Information	452
Reporting Safety Defects	453
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	453
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	454
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	454
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	455
Event Data Recorders	455
OnStar®	456
Navigation System	456
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	456
Radio Frequency Statement	456
OnStar	457
OnStar Overview	457
OnStar Services	458
Emergency	458
Security	458
Navigation	458
Connections	459
Diagnostics	461
OnStar Additional Information	461
Index	465
Index_A	465
Index_B	466
Index_C	466
Index_D	467
Index_E	468
Index_F	469
Index_G	469
Index_H	470
Index_I	470
Index_J	470
Index_K	470
Index_L	470
Index_M	471
Index_N	472
Index_O	472
Index_P	473
Index_R	473
Index_S	474
Index_T	475
Index_U	476
Index_V	476

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