hood release CADILLAC CTS 2012 2.G Owners Manual

Black plate (3,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
In Brief 1-3
A.Air Vents on page 8‑6.
B. Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 5‑27.
C. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6‑7.
D. Turn and Lane-Change Signals
on page 6‑5.
E. Instrument Cluster on
page 5‑11.
F. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑4.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑6 (If Equipped).
G. Navigation Button (If Equipped). See Navigation System Manual.
H. Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 9‑38.
Magnetic Ride Control on
page 9‑40 (CTS‐V Model Only). I.
Clock on page 5‑8.
J. Passenger Sensing System on
page 3‑27.
K. Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6‑5.
L. Navigation Display Brightness Control (If Equipped). See
Navigation System Manual.
M. Infotainment on page 7‑1.
Navigation/Radio System
(If Equipped). See Navigation
System Manual.
N. Parking Brake Release Lever. See Parking Brake (Manual) on
page 9‑34 orParking Brake
(Electric) on page 9‑35.
O. Hood Release. See Hood on
page 10‑5. P.
Cruise Control on page 9‑41.
Heated Steering Wheel on
page 5‑4 (If Equipped).
Traction Control System (TCS)
Disable Button (CTS-V Model
Only). See Traction Control
System (TCS) on page 9‑38.
Q. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). Located on the rear of the
steering wheel. See Manual
Mode on page 9‑29.
R. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 5‑19.
S. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5‑2.
T. Horn on page 5‑4.
U. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑3.

Black plate (5,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-5
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release lever withthis symbol on it. It is located
inside the vehicle on the lower
side of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle andfind the secondary hood release
lever. The lever is located under
the front edge of the grille near
the center. Lift the release lever
up and raise the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all
the filler caps are on properly. Then
pull the hood down and close it
firmly.

Black plate (14,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
11-14 Service and Maintenance
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723)
or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Power Liftgate Actuator Ball Joint Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 992887).