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i-12 INDEX Vehicle (cont'd) Load Limits ...9-11 Messages ...5-36 Personalization ...5-47 Reminder Messages ...5-47 Remote Start ...2-9 Security ...2-16 Speed Messages ...5-47 Towing ...10-68 Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...5-24 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure ...10-50 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...13-13 Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar® ...14-6 Ventilation, Air ...8-8 Visors ...2-23 Warnings ...iv Cautions and Danger ...iv Hazard Flashers ...6-5 Washer Fluid ...10-22 Messages ...5-47 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...10-62 Different Size ...10-60 Replacement ...10-62 When It Is Time for New Tires ...10-58 Where to Put the Restraint ...3-42 Windows ...2-21 Power ...2-21 Windshield Replacement ...10-29 Wiper/Washer ...5-3 Winter Driving ...9-8 Winter Tires ...10-42 Wiper Blade Replacement ...10-28 Transmission Automatic ...9-23 Fluid, Automatic ...10-14 Messages ...5-46 Transportation Program, Courtesy ...13-7 Trip Odometer ...5-14 Trunk ...2-14 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...6-6 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...10-61 Universal Remote System ...5-55 Operation ...5-58 Programming ...5-55 Using This Manual ...iii V Vehicle Alarm System ...2-16 Canadian Owners ...iii Control ...9-3 Identification Number (VIN) ...12-1 W Warning Brake System Light ...5-22 Lane Departure (LDW) ...9-58 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-9

Section	Page
2015 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual BookTOC	2
Introduction	4
Canadian Vehicle Owners	4
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	5
Symbols	5
In Brief	8
Instrument Panel	9
Initial Drive Information	11
Starting the Engine	11
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	11
Remote Vehicle Start	12
Door Locks	12
Trunk	13
Windows	13
Seat Adjustment	14
Memory Features	15
Heated and Ventilated Seats	15
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	20
Climate Controls	21
Transmission	22
Vehicle Features	22
Infotainment System	22
Steering Wheel Controls	22
Cruise Control	22
Driver Information Center (DIC)	23
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	23
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)	23
Lane Change Alert (LCA)	24
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	24
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System	24
Parking Assist	24
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)	24
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) System	25
Active Emergency Braking System	25
Power Outlets	25
Universal Remote System	26
Sunroof	26
Performance and Maintenance	27
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	27
Tire Pressure Monitor	27
Engine Oil Life System	28
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	29
Roadside Service	29
OnStar®	29
Keys, Doors, and Windows	30
Keys and Locks	30
Keys	30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	31
Remote Vehicle Start	38
Door Locks	39
Power Door Locks	41
Delayed Locking	41
Automatic Door Locks	42
Lockout Protection	42
Safety Locks	42
Doors	43
Trunk	43
Vehicle Security	45
Vehicle Alarm System	45
Immobilizer	47
Immobilizer Operation	47
Exterior Mirrors	48
Convex Mirrors	48
Power Mirrors	48
Folding Mirrors	49
Heated Mirrors	49
Reverse Tilt Mirrors	49
Interior Mirrors	49
Interior Rearview Mirrors	49
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	49
Windows	50
Power Windows	50
Sun Visors	52
Rear Window Sunshade	53
Roof	54
Sunroof	54
Seats and Restraints	56
Head Restraints	57
Front Seats	58
Power Seat Adjustment	58
Lumbar Adjustment	59
Thigh Support Adjustment	60
Reclining Seatbacks	60
Memory Seats	61
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	63
Rear Seats	65
Heated Rear Seats	67
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door	67
Safety Belts	68
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	69
Lap-Shoulder Belt	70
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	75
Safety Belt Extender	75
Safety System Check	76
Safety Belt Care	76
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	76
Airbag System	77
Where Are the Airbags?	79
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	81
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	82
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	82
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	82
Passenger Sensing System	84
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	88
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	89
Airbag System Check	89
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	90
Child Restraints	90
Older Children	90
Infants and Young Children	92
Child Restraint Systems	95
Where to Put the Restraint	97
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	98
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	104
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	104
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	107
Storage	110
Storage Compartments	110
Instrument Panel Storage	110
Glove Box	110
Cupholders	111
Armrest Storage	111
Center Console Storage	111
Additional Storage Features	112
Cargo Tie-Downs	112
Convenience Net	112
Instruments and Controls	114
Controls	115
Steering Wheel Adjustment	115
Steering Wheel Controls	116
Heated Steering Wheel	116
Horn	116
Windshield Wiper/Washer	116
Compass	118
Clock	118
Power Outlets	119
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	122
Instrument Cluster	123
Speedometer	127
Odometer	127
Trip Odometer	127
Tachometer	127
Fuel Gauge	127
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	129
Safety Belt Reminders	129
Airbag Readiness Light	130
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	131
Charging System Light	132
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	132
Brake System Warning Light	135
Parking Brake Light	135
Service Electric Parking Brake Light	136
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	136
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light	136
Vehicle Ahead Indicator	137
Traction Off Light	137
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	137
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	138
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	138
Tire Pressure Light	139
Engine Oil Pressure Light	139
Low Fuel Warning Light	140
Security Light	140
High-Beam On Light	140
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light	141
Lamps On Reminder	141
Cruise Control Light	141
Door Ajar Light	142
Information Displays	142
Driver Information Center (DIC)	142
Head-Up Display (HUD)	145
Vehicle Messages	149
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	149
Brake System Messages	149
Compass Messages	150
Cruise Control Messages	150
Door Ajar Messages	151
Engine Cooling System Messages	151
Engine Oil Messages	152
Engine Power Messages	152
Fuel System Messages	152
Key and Lock Messages	152
Lamp Messages	153
Object Detection System Messages	154
Ride Control System Messages	156
Airbag System Messages	157
Safety Belt Messages	157
Security Messages	158
Service Vehicle Messages	158
Starting the Vehicle Messages	158
Tire Messages	159
Transmission Messages	159
Vehicle Reminder Messages	160
Vehicle Speed Messages	160
Washer Fluid Messages	160
Vehicle Personalization	160
Universal Remote System	168
Universal Remote System Programming	168
Universal Remote System Operation	171
Lighting	172
Exterior Lighting	172
Exterior Lamp Controls	172
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	174
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	174
Flash-to-Pass	174
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	175
Automatic Headlamp System	175
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)	176
Hazard Warning Flashers	176
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	177
Interior Lighting	177
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	177
Dome Lamps	178
Reading Lamps	178
Lighting Features	179
Entry Lighting	179
Exit Lighting	179
Battery Load Management	179
Battery Power Protection	180
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	180
Infotainment System	182
Introduction	182
Infotainment	182
Climate Controls	184
Climate Control Systems	184
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	184
Rear Climate Control System	189
Air Vents	191
Maintenance	192
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	192
Service	192
Driving and Operating	194
Driving Information	195
Distracted Driving	195
Defensive Driving	196
Drunk Driving	196
Control of a Vehicle	196
Braking	196
Steering	197
Off-Road Recovery	198
Loss of Control	198
Track Events and Competitive Driving	199
Driving on Wet Roads	200
Hill and Mountain Roads	201
Winter Driving	201
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	203
Vehicle Load Limits	204
Starting and Operating	208
New Vehicle Break-In	208
Ignition Positions	209
Starting the Engine	211
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	212
Engine Coolant Heater	212
Shifting Into Park	213
Shifting out of Park	214
Parking over Things That Burn	214
Engine Exhaust	215
Running the Vehicle While Parked	215
Automatic Transmission	216
Manual Mode	218
Drive Systems	219
All-Wheel Drive	219
Brakes	220
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	220
Electric Parking Brake	221
Brake Assist	222
Ride Control Systems	223
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	223
Driver Mode Control	224
Competitive Driving Mode (LF3 Only)	226
Limited-Slip Differential (LF3 Only)	227
Cruise Control	227
Adaptive Cruise Control	230
Driver Assistance Systems	238
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing	239
Assistance Systems for Driving	244
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	245
Active Emergency Braking System	247
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	249
Lane Change Alert	249
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	251
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)	252
Fuel	254
California Fuel Requirements	255
Fuels in Foreign Countries	255
Fuel Additives	255
Filling the Tank	256
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	257
Trailer Towing	258
General Towing Information	258
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	258
Trailer Towing (With LFX Engine)	261
Trailer Towing (With LTG or LF3 Engine)	262
Towing Equipment	262
Conversions and Add-Ons	263
Add-On Electrical Equipment	263
Vehicle Care	264
General Information	265
California Proposition 65 Warning	265
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	265
Accessories and Modifications	265
Vehicle Checks	266
Doing Your Own Service Work	266
Hood	267
Engine Compartment Overview	268
Engine Oil	273
Engine Oil Life System	275
Automatic Transmission Fluid	277
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	277
Cooling System	279
Engine Coolant	281
Engine Overheating	284
Washer Fluid	285
Brakes	286
Brake Fluid	287
Battery	288
All-Wheel Drive	289
Starter Switch Check	290
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	290
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	291
Wiper Blade Replacement	291
Windshield Replacement	292
Headlamp Aiming	292
Bulb Replacement	292
Halogen Bulbs	292
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	293
LED Lighting	293
License Plate Lamp	293
Replacement Bulbs	294
Electrical System	294
Electrical System Overload	294
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	295
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	295
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	299
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	301
Wheels and Tires	304
Tires	304
All-Season Tires	305
Winter Tires	305
Run-Flat Tires	306
Low-Profile Tires	307
Summer Tires	307
Tire Sidewall Labeling	308
Tire Designations	309
Tire Terminology and Definitions	310
Tire Pressure	313
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	314
Tire Pressure Monitor System	315
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	316
Tire Inspection	319
Tire Rotation	319
When It Is Time for New Tires	321
Buying New Tires	322
Different Size Tires and Wheels	323
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	324
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	325
Wheel Replacement	325
Tire Chains	326
If a Tire Goes Flat	327
Jump Starting	328
Towing the Vehicle	331
Recreational Vehicle Towing	331
Appearance Care	334
Exterior Care	334
Interior Care	338
Floor Mats	342
Service and Maintenance	344
General Information	344
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance	346
Maintenance Schedule	346
Special Application Services	352
Additional Maintenance and Care	353
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	356
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	356
Maintenance Replacement Parts	357
Maintenance Records	359
Technical Data	360
Vehicle Identification	360
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	360
Service Parts Identification Label	360
Vehicle Data	361
Capacities and Specifications	361
Engine Drive Belt Routing	363
Customer Information	364
Customer Information	364
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	364
Customer Assistance Offices	366
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	367
Online Owner Center	367
Roadside Service	368
Scheduling Service Appointments	370
Courtesy Transportation Program	370
Collision Damage Repair	371
Service Publications Ordering Information	373
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	374
Radio Frequency Statement	374
Reporting Safety Defects	375
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	375
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	376
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	376
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	376
Event Data Recorders	377
OnStar®	377
Infotainment System	378
OnStar	380
OnStar Overview	380
OnStar Services	381
Emergency	381
Security	382
Navigation	382
Connections	383
Vehicle Diagnostics	385
OnStar Additional Information	385
Index	390
Index_A	390
Index_B	391
Index_C	391
Index_D	392
Index_E	393
Index_F	393
Index_G	394
Index_H	394
Index_I	395
Index_J	395
Index_K	395
Index_L	395
Index_M	396
Index_N	397
Index_O	397
Index_P	397
Index_R	398
Index_S	398
Index_T	400
Index_U	401
Index_V	401

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