CADILLAC CTS 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

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Wagon Model
Pull the lever toward you to spray
washer fluid on the windshield. The
spray continues until the lever is
released. The wipers will run a few
times.
SeeWindshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑4 andRear Window Wiper/
Washer on page 5‑6 (if equipped).Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
this system.
A. Display
B. Fan
C. Power
D. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
E. PASS (Passenger Climate
Control)
F. Defrost
G. Air Delivery Mode H. Temperature and Heated/
Ventilated Seat
I. Air Conditioning
J. Recirculation
K. Outside Air
L. Rear Window Defogger
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8‑1.

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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 9‑29.
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 9‑31.
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 or©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 7‑3.
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 7‑8.
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 buttons
directly below the clock face.
2. Push and hold the right adjustment button to move the
clock hands forward, or the left

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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 7‑11.
Portable Audio Devices
Some vehicles 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 7‑33.
Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
to make and receive hands-free
calls using the vehicle audio system
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 7‑35.
Mobile Apps
Mobile Apps
Mobile apps are available for
download through iTunes®to then
access the iPhone®App Store and
Google™ Marketplace for
Android™. Search for the apps to
download. The apps are free of
charge; however, myCadillac
requires the user to link their own
vehicle and OnStar MyLink requires
an active OnStar subscription.

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Steering Wheel Controls
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
AM, FM, or XM (if equipped) radio,
CD, HDD (if equipped), auxiliary
input jack, DVD (if equipped), and
USB (if equipped).
yorc/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 Bluetooth on
page 7‑35 for 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
b/gfor
two seconds to initiate speech
recognition.
.For vehicles without a navigation
system, press and hold
b/gfor
two seconds to interact with
OnStar
®or Bluetooth.
.For vehicles with a navigation
system, OnStar, or Bluetooth,
press and hold
b/gfor
two seconds and say “hands
free” to interact with OnStar or
Bluetooth.
For more information, see Steering
Wheel Controls on page 5‑3.
Cruise Control
CTS Shown, CTS‐V Similar
The cruise control buttons are
located on the left side of the
steering wheel.

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I:Press to turn the system on or
off. The indicator light on the button
turns on when cruise control is on.
+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 9‑41.
Navigation System
If the vehicle has a navigation
system, there is a separate
navigation system manual that
includes information on the radio,
audio players, and navigation
system.
The navigation system provides
detailed maps of most major
freeways and roads. 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 (POIs), such as banks,
airports, restaurants, and more.
See the navigation system manual
for more information.
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 5‑46 for more information.
V:Press to reset certain DIC
features and to acknowledge DIC
warning messages and clear them
from the DIC display.
yorz: Press to scroll up and
down the menu items.
For more information, see Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑27.

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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 5‑46.
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 rearview 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 rearview 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 9‑48 for more information.
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the
rear bumper to detect objects while
parking the vehicle. It operates at
speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph).
URPA uses audible beeps to
provide distance and system
information.
Keep the sensors on the vehicle's
rear bumper clean to ensure proper
operation.
SeeUltrasonic Parking Assist on
page 9‑44 for 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.
SeeCargo Management System
(Wagon Only) on page 4‑3 for more
information.

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Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
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 within
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 9‑16 orIgnition Positions
(Keyless Access) on page 9‑18 and
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 9‑22. The sunroof switches are on the
overhead console.
The driver side switch (A) operates
the sunshade.
Open/Close:
Press the front or
rear of the switch (A) to open or
close the sunshade.
Express Open/Express Close:
Press and release the rear or front
of the switch (A) to express open or
express close the sunshade.
The passenger side switch (B)
operates the sunroof.

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Vent:Press and hold the front of
the switch (B) to vent the sunroof.
Press and hold the rear of the
switch (B) to close the sunroof vent.
Express Open/Express Close:
For Sedan and Wagon only, press
and release the rear or front of the
switch (B) to express open or
express close the sunroof.
For more information see Sunroof
on page 2‑32.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 TCS/StabiliTrak
button located on the instrument
panel (CTS) or the steering
wheel (CTS-V). The appropriate
DIC message is displayed. See
Ride Control System Messages
on page 5‑40.
.Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button
again to turn traction control
back on.
For more information, see Traction
Control System (TCS) on
page 9‑38.
StabiliTrak®System
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 the TCS/
StabiliTrak button on the
instrument panel (CTS) or
steering wheel (CTS-V) until
g
illuminates and the appropriate
DIC messages are displayed.
See Ride Control System
Messages on page 5‑40.
.Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button
again to turn on both systems.
For more information, see
StabiliTrak
®System on page 9‑39.

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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 10‑72.Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
This vehicle may come with a spare
tire and tire changing equipment or
a tire sealant and compressor kit.
The kit can be used to temporarily
seal small punctures in the tread
area of the tire.
See Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit on page 10‑86 for complete
operating information.
If the vehicle came with a spare tire
and tire changing equipment, see If
a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑84.
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. Using the DIC MENU button, display OIL LIFE REMAINING
on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑27 andEngine Oil
Messages on page 5‑35.
2. Press the Set/Reset button and hold for two seconds to clear the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message and reset the oil life
at 100%.

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Be careful not to reset the oil life
display accidentally at any time
other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change.
The oil life system can also be reset
as follows:
1. Turn the ignition on with the engine off.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message is not on, the
system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System on
page 10‑12.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.
.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 (U.S. or Canada):
1-888-889-2438
Mexico: 01-800-466-0805
As the owner of a new Cadillac, you
are automatically enrolled in the
Roadside Service program.
See Roadside Service (U.S. and
Canada) on page 13‑7 orRoadside
Service (Mexico) on page 13‑9 for
more information.