CADILLAC CTS 2011 2.G Owner's Manual

Black plate (15,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
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Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap
Shift
Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows
shifting an automatic transmission
similar to a manual transmission.
DSC can be enabled through the
shift lever or the Tap Shift controls,
located on the back of the steering
wheel (if equipped). SeeManual
Mode on page 9‑28.
Manual Transmission
Skip Shift (CTS‐V)
Under light acceleration, the
transmission will only allow shifting
from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth). This
helps improve fuel mileage. Under
harder acceleration, Skip Shift is
disabled, and all gears are
available. See Manual Transmission
on page 9‑30.
Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
VOL/O:Press to turn the system
on and off. Turn to increase or
decrease the volume.
FM/AM: Press to select between
FM or AM.
m: Press to select XM™,
if equipped.
TUNE/TONE: Turn to select radio
stations.
¨SEEK/©SEEK: Press to seek
the next or previous station.
INFO: Press to display additional
information that may be available for
the current song. When information
is not available, No Information
displays.
For more information about these
and other radio features, see
Operation on page 7‑2.
Storing a Favorite Station
A maximum of 36 stations can be
programmed as favorites using the
six softkeys below the radio station
frequency tabs on the display and
by using the radio favorites page
button (FAV button). Press the FAV
button to go through up to six pages
of favorites, each having six favorite
stations available per page. Each
page of favorites can contain any
combination of AM, FM, or XM
stations.
For more information, see AM-FM
Radio on page 7‑9.

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Setting the Clock
The analog clock is located on the
instrument panel above the radio.
The clock is not connected with any
other vehicle system and runs by
itself. To adjust the clock:
1. Locate the adjustment buttonsdirectly below the clock face.
2. Push and hold the right adjustment button to move the
clock hands forward, or the left
adjustment button to make the
clock hands go backward.
Holding either button down will
cause the clock to advance
faster. Release the button before
the desired time is reached.
3. Push and release either button to adjust the time by one minute
increments until the desired time
is reached.
For more information on setting the
clock, see Clock on page 5‑8.
Satellite Radio
Vehicles with an XM™ Satellite
Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite
Radio subscription can receive XM
programming.
XM Satellite Radio Service
XM is a satellite radio service based
in the 48 contiguous United States
and 10 Canadian provinces. XM
Satellite Radio has a wide variety of
programming and commercial-free
music, coast to coast, and in
digital-quality sound. A fee is
required to receive the XM service.
For more information refer to:
.www.xmradio.com or call
1-800-929-2100 (U.S.).
.www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
For more information, see Satellite
Radio on page 7‑12.
Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm
(1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB
port located in the center console.
External devices such as iPods
®,
laptop computers, MP3 players, CD
changers, and USB storage
devices. may be connected,
depending on the audio system.
For more information, see Auxiliary
Devices on page 7‑36.
Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth®system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
to make and receive hands-free
calls using the vehicle’s audio
system, microphone, and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired with the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system before it can be
used in the vehicle. Not all phones
will support all functions.
See Bluetooth on page 7‑38.

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Steering Wheel Controls
(Audio)
Some audio steering wheel controls
could differ depending on the
vehicle's options. Controls that can
be adjusted at the steering wheel
may include:
SRCE:Press to switch between
the radio AM, FM, XM (if equipped),
CD, HDD (if equipped), auxiliary
input jack, DVD (if equipped), and
USB (if equipped).
y/c z:Press to go to the
previous or next radio station stored
as a favorite, or the previous or next
track of a CD.
Press to interact with the Bluetooth
®
system. See Bluetoothon
page 7‑38for more information.
+
e− : Press to increase or to
decrease the volume.
b g: Press and release to silence
the vehicle speakers only. The
audio of the wireless and wired
headphones, if the vehicle has
these features, does not mute.
Press and release
b gagain, to
turn the sound on.
.For vehicles with a navigation
system, press and hold
gfor
two seconds to initiate speech
recognition.
.For vehicles without a navigation
system, press and hold
gfor
two seconds to interact with
OnStar
®or Bluetooth.
.For vehicles with a navigation
system, OnStar, or Bluetooth,
press and hold
gfor
two seconds and say “hands
free” to interact with OnStar or
Bluetooth.
For more information, see Steering
Wheel Controls (Audio)
on
page 5‑3.
Navigation System
The vehicle's navigation system
provides detailed maps of most
major freeways and roads
throughout the United States and
Canada. After a destination has
been set, the system provides
turn-by-turn instructions for reaching
the destination. In addition, the
system can help locate a variety of
points of interest (POI), such as
banks, airports, restaurants,
and more.
See the vehicle's Navigation System
manual for more information.

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Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is located at the
bottom of the instrument panel
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems and enables
access to the personalization menu.
The DIC buttons are located on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
3:Press to scroll through the
trip and fuel displays.
T: Press to scroll through the
vehicle information displays.
U: Press to customize the feature
settings on your vehicle. See
Vehicle Personalization
on
page 5‑45for more information.
V: Press to reset certain DIC
features and to acknowledge DIC
warning messages and clear them
from the DIC display.
y z: Press to scroll up and down
the menu items.
For more information, see Driver
Information Center (DIC)
on
page 5‑27.
Vehicle Customization
Some vehicle features can be
programmed by using the DIC
buttons on the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel. These
features include:
.Language
.Door Lock and Unlock Settings
.Lighting
.Chime Volume
.Memory Settings
See Vehicle Personalization
on
page 5‑45.
Cruise Control
CTS Shown, CTS‐V Similar
The cruise control buttons are
located on the left side of the
steering wheel.
I: Press to turn the system on or
off. The indicator light on the button
turns on when cruise control is on.

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+RES :Press to make the vehicle
accelerate or resume to a previously
set speed.
−SET : Press to set the speed or
make the vehicle decelerate.
[: Press to cancel cruise control
without erasing the set speed from
memory.
See Cruise Control on page 9‑40.
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
The rear vision camera displays a
view of the area behind the vehicle
on either the navigation screen or
the inside rear view mirror when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
Once shifted out of R (Reverse), the
navigation screen will go back to the
last screen that had been displayed,
after a delay or the video image
automatically disappears from the
inside rear view mirror. To clean the camera lens, located
above the license plate, rinse it with
water and wipe it with a soft cloth.
See,
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
on
page 9‑44for more information.
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
For vehicles with this feature, it uses
sensors on the rear bumper to
detect objects while parking the
vehicle. It operates at speeds less
than 8 km/h (5 mph) while in
R (Reverse).
Keep the sensors on the vehicle's
rear bumper clean to ensure proper
operation.
The system can be disabled through
the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See "Park Assist" under Vehicle
Personalization
on page 5‑45for
more information.
Storage Compartments
Press the bottom of the load floor
handle assembly to lift the top on
the handle. Pull up on the handle to
open the cargo management
system.
See Cargo Management System
(Wagon Only)
on page 4‑3for
more information.

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Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone, MP3
player, etc.
There are three accessory power
outlets. The power outlets located
below the climate control system,
inside the center console storage
bin, and on the rear of the center
console are powered while the
vehicle is in ON/RUN/START or
ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or until
the driver door is opened with
10 minutes of turning off the vehicle.
On the CTS Wagon there is an
additional accessory power outlet
located near the rear cargo net that
is powered at all times.
Remove the cover to access and
replace when not in use.
SeePower Outlets on page 5‑9.
Universal Remote System
The Universal Home Remote
System allows for garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices to be
programmed to work with these
buttons in the vehicle.
SeeUniversal Remote System
on
page 5‑53.
Sunroof
The ignition must be in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP), to operate
the sunroof and power sunshade.
See Ignition Positions (Key Access)
on page 9‑16orIgnition Positions
(Keyless Access)on page 9‑18and Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9‑19. The sunroof switches are on the
overhead console.
The driver side switch operates the
sunshade.
Open/Close:
Press the front or
rear of the switch to open or close
the sunshade.
Express Open/Express Close:
Press and release the rear or front
of the switch to express open or
express close the sunshade.

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The passenger side switch operates
the sunroof.
Vent:Press and hold the front of
the switch to vent the sunroof. Press
and hold the rear of the switch to
close the sunroof vent.
Express Open/Express Close:
Press and release the rear or front
of the switch to express open or
express close the sunroof.
For more information see Sunroof
(Sedan and Wagon)
on page 2‑32or Sunroof (Coupe) on page 2‑34.
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control
System (TCS)
The traction control system limits
wheel spin. The system turns on
automatically every time the vehicle
is started.
.To turn off traction control, press
and release the
tlocated on
the Instrument panel (CTS) or
the steering wheel (CTS-V).
F
illuminates and the appropriate
DIC message is displayed. See
Ride Control System Messages
on page 5‑40.
.Press the button again to turn
traction control back on.
For more information, see Traction
Control System (TCS)
on
page 9‑37.
StabiliTrak®
StabiliTrak assists with directional
control of the vehicle in difficult
driving conditions. The system turns
on automatically every time the
vehicle is started.
.To turn off both traction control
and electronic stability control,
press and hold
ton the
instrument panel (CTS) or
steering wheel (CTS-V) until
F
illuminates and the appropriate
DIC message is displayed. See
Ride Control System Messages
on page 5‑40.
.Press the button again to turn on
both systems.
For more information, see
StabiliTrak System on page 9‑38.

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Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The TPMS warning light alerts you
to a significant loss in pressure of
one of the vehicle's tires. If the
warning light comes on, stop as
soon as possible and inflate the
tires to the recommended pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. SeeVehicle Load
Limits
on page 9‑11. The warning
light will remain on until the tire
pressure is corrected.
During cooler conditions, the low tire
pressure warning light may appear
when the vehicle is first started and
then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are
getting low and the tires need to be
inflated to the proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. It is the
driver
’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
on page 10‑76.
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
This vehicle may come with a jack
and spare tire or a tire sealant and
compressor kit. The kit can be used
to seal small punctures in the tread
area of the tire.
SeeTire Sealant and Compressor
Kit
on page 10‑92for complete
operating information.
If the vehicle came with a jack and
spare tire, see If a Tire Goes Flat
on
page 10‑90.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the “Change Engine
Oil Soon” message when it is time
to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
See Engine Oil Life System
on
page 10‑14.

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Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
.Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
.Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
.Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
.When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control, if equipped.
.Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
.Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
.Combine several trips into a
single trip.
.Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.
.Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Roadside Service
U.S. or Canada:1-800-882-1112
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new Cadillac, you
are automatically enrolled in the
Roadside Service program which is
available 24 hours a day, 365 days
a year. Roadside Service and OnStar
If you have a current OnStar
subscription, press the OnStar
button and the current GPS location
will be sent to an OnStar Advisor
who will assess your problem,
contact Roadside Service, and relay
exact location to get you the help
you need.
Online Owner Center
The Online Owner Center is a
complimentary service that includes
online service reminders, vehicle
maintenance tips, online owner
manual, special privileges
and more.
Sign up today at:
www.gmownercenter.com/cadillac
(U.S.) or
www.gm.ca (Canada).

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OnStar®
For vehicles with an active OnStar®
subscription, OnStar uses several
innovative technologies and live
Advisors to provide a wide range of
safety, security, navigation,
diagnostics, and calling services.
Automatic Crash Response
In a crash, built in sensors can
automatically alert an OnStar
Advisor who is immediately
connected to the vehicle to see if
you need help.
How OnStar Service Works
Q:This blue button connects you
to a specially trained OnStar
Advisor to verify your account
information and to answer
questions.
]: Press this red emergency
button to get priority help from
specially trained OnStar Emergency
Advisors.
X: Press this button for
hands‐free, voice‐activated calling
and to give voice commands
for Hands‐Free Calling and
Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation.
Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle
Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock,
Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn
Navigation and Hands‐Free Calling
are available on most vehicles. Not
all OnStar services are available on
all vehicles. For more information
see the OnStar Owner's Guide or
visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1‐888‐466‐7827) or TTY
1‐877‐248‐2080, or press
Qto
speak with an OnStar Advisor
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For a full description of OnStar
services and system limitations, see
the OnStar Owner's Guide in the
glove box.
OnStar service is subject to the
OnStar terms and conditions
included in the OnStar Subscriber
Information.
OnStar service requires wireless
communication networks and the
Global Positioning System (GPS)
satellite network. Not all OnStar
services are available everywhere
or on all vehicles at all times.
OnStar service can’t work unless
your vehicle is in a place where
OnStar has an agreement with a
wireless service provider for service
in that area, and the wireless
service provider has coverage,
network capacity, reception, and
technology compatible with OnStar's