CADILLAC CTS 2011 2.G Repair Manual

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Keys, Doors and Windows 2-29
The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in a
pulsing sound when either rear
window is down and the front
windows are up. To reduce the
sound, open either a front window
or the sunroof (if equipped).
Power Windows
{WARNING
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the keys is dangerous for many
reasons. Children or others could
be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power
windows or other controls or even
make the vehicle move. The
windows will function and they
could be seriously injured or killed
if caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave keys in a
vehicle with children.
When there are children in the
rear seat use the window lockout
button to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.
Sedan Driver Side Shown, Wagonand Coupe Similar
The power window switches are on
the driver door. Each passenger
door has a switch that controls only
that window.

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Press the switch to lower the
window to the desired level. Pull the
switch up to raise the window.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
allows the use of the power
windows after the ignition has been
turned off. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 9‑19.
Express-Down/Up Windows
Windows with the express feature
allow the windows to be raised and
lowered all the way without holding
the switch.
Press or pull the switch fully and
release it to activate the express
feature.
The express mode can be canceled
by briefly pressing or pulling the
switch.
Express Window Anti-Pinch
Feature
If any object is in the path of the
window when the express‐up is
active, the window will stop at the
obstruction and auto‐reverse to a
preset factory position. Weather
conditions such as severe icing may
also cause the window to auto‐
reverse. The window will return to
normal operation after the
obstruction or condition is removed.
Express Window Anti‐Pinch
Override
{WARNING
If express override is activated,
the window will not reverse
automatically. You or others could
be injured and the window could
be damaged. Before you use
express override, make sure that
all people and obstructions are
clear of the window path.
The anti‐pinch feature can be
overridden. Hold the window switch
all the way up to the second
position. The window will rise for as
long as the switch is held. Once the
switch is released, the express
mode is re‐activated.
In this mode, the window can close
on an object in its path. Use care
when using the override mode.

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Programming the Power
Windows
If the vehicle battery has been
recharged, disconnected or not
working, the front power windows
will need to be reprogrammed for
the express-up feature to work.
Before reprogramming, replace or
recharge the vehicle's battery.
To program:
1. With the ignition in ON/RUN orACC/ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active, close all doors.
2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window
is fully open.
3. Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed.
4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds
after the window is completely
closed. The window is now reprogrammed.
Repeat the process for the other
windows.
Window Lockout
o
(Window Lockout): The rear
window lockout button is located on
the driver door near the window
switches.
Press the right side of the button to
disable the rear window switches.
The light on the button indicates it is
on. The rear windows still can be
raised or lowered using the driver
window switches when the lockout
feature is active.
To restore power to the rear
windows, press the button again.
The light on the button will go out.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to extend along the
rod or to pivot to the side window.

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Roof
Sunroof (Sedan and
Wagon)
If the vehicle has a power sunroof it
will only operate when the ignition is
in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP)
on
page 9‑19.
The sunroof switches are located on
the overhead console.
The driver side switch operates the
sunshade.
Press and hold the rear of the
switch to open the sunshade. Press
and hold the front of the switch to
close the sunshade. Express-Open:
To open the
sunshade, fully press and release
the rear of the driver side switch.
The sunshade will automatically
open. To stop the sunshade
partway, press the switch a
second time.
Express-Close: To close the
sunshade, fully press and release
the front of the driver side switch.
The sunshade will automatically
close. To stop the sunshade
partway, press the switch a
second time.
The sunshade will open
automatically with the sunroof, but
can also be opened manually.
The passenger side switch operates
the sunroof.
Express-Open: To open the
sunroof, fully press and release the
rear of the passenger side switch.
The sunroof will automatically open.
To stop the sunroof partway, press
the switch a second time.

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Express-Close:To close the
sunroof, fully press and release the
front of the driver's side switch. The
sunroof will automatically close. To
stop the sunroof partway, press the
switch a second time.
Comfort Stop Feature: The
sunroof has a comfort stop feature
which stops the sunroof from
opening to the full-open position.
From the comfort stop position,
press the rear of the passenger side
switch a second time to open the
sunroof to the full-open position. Vent Feature:
Press and hold the
front of the passenger side switch to
vent the sunroof. The sunshade will
automatically open approximately
fifteen inches. Press and hold the
rear of the passenger side switch to
close the sunroof vent.
Anti-Pinch Feature
If an object is in the path of the
sunroof/sunshade when it is closing,
the anti-pinch feature will detect the
object and stop the sunroof/
sunshade from closing at the point
of the obstruction. The sunroof/
sunshade will then return to the
full-open position. To close the
sunroof/sunshade, see
“Express-Close” earlier in this
section.
Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof
operation, noise or plugging the
water drainage system. Periodically
open the sunroof and remove any
obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the
sunroof seal and roof sealing area
using a clean cloth, mild soap, and
water. Do not remove grease from
sunroof.

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Sunroof (Coupe)
If the vehicle has a power sunroof it
will only operate when the ignition is
in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP)
on
page 9‑19.
The sunroof switches are located on
the overhead console.
The driver side switch operates the
sunshade.
Press and hold the rear of the
switch to open the sunshade. Press
and hold the front of the switch to
close the sunshade. Express-Open:
To open the
sunshade, fully press and release
the rear of the driver side switch.
The sunshade will automatically
open. To stop the sunshade
partway, press the switch a
second time.
Express-Close: To close the
sunshade, fully press and release
the front of the driver side switch.
The sunshade will automatically
close. To stop the sunshade
partway, press the switch a
second time.
The sunshade will open
automatically with the sunroof, but
can also be opened manually.
The passenger side switch operates
the sunroof.
Press and hold the front of the
passenger side switch to vent the
sunroof. The sunshade will
automatically open approximately
fifteen inches. Press and hold the
rear of the passenger side switch to
close the sunroof vent.

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Anti-Pinch Feature
If an object is in the path of the
sunroof/sunshade when it is closing,
the anti-pinch feature will detect the
object and stop the sunroof/
sunshade from closing at the point
of the obstruction. The sunroof/
sunshade will then return to the
full-open position. To close the
sunroof/sunshade, see
“Express-Close”earlier in this
section.
Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof
operation, noise or plugging the
water drainage system. Periodically
open the sunroof and remove any
obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the
sunroof seal and roof sealing area
using a clean cloth, mild soap, and
water. Do not remove grease from
sunroof.

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Seats and Restraints 3-1
Seats and
Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Active Head Restraints . . . . . . . . 3-3
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Easy Entry Seat (CoupeModels Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . 3-8
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Safety Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 Safety Belt Use During
Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-28
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-32
When Should an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-42
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-43
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-44
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
Infants and YoungChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-49
Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-51
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-59
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-62

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3-2 Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
The vehicle's front seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
The vehicle's rear seats have head
restraints in the outboard seating
positions, but they are not
adjustable.
{WARNING
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of the restraint is at the same
height as the top of the occupant's
head. This position reduces the
chance of a neck injury in a crash.Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
To lower the head restraint, press
the button, located on the top of the
seatback, and push the
restraint down.
Push down on the head restraint
after the button is released to make
sure that it is locked in place.
The vehicle's head restraints are not
designed to be removed.