trailer CADILLAC CTS 2018 Owner's Guide

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349156) - 2018 - CRC - 9/29/17
VEHICLE CARE 327
Here are some important things to
consider before recreational vehicle
towing:
.What is the towing capacity of the
towing vehicle? Be sure to read the
tow vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.
. What is the distance that will be
traveled? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how
long they can tow.
. Is the proper towing equipment
going to be used? See your dealer
or trailering professional for
additional advice and equipment
recommendations.
. Is the vehicle ready to be towed?
Just as preparing the vehicle for a
long trip, make sure the vehicle is
prepared to be towed.Dinghy Towing
Caution
If the vehicle is towed with all four
wheels on the ground, the
drivetrain components could be
damaged. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Do
not tow the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground. The vehicle was not designed to be
towed with all four wheels on the
ground. If the vehicle must be towed,
a dolly should be used. See the
following information on dolly towing.
Caution
Use of a shield mounted in front of
the vehicle grille could restrict
airflow and cause damage to the
transmission. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
If using a shield, only use one that
attaches to the towing vehicle.

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349156) - 2018 - CRC - 9/29/17
338 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
additional maintenance items like
tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper
blades.
Caution
Damage caused by improper
maintenance can lead to costly
repairs and may not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Maintenance
intervals, checks, inspections,
recommended fluids, and lubricants
are important to keep the vehicle in
good working condition.
Do not have chemical flushes that
are not approved by GM performed
on the vehicle. The use of flushes,
solvents, cleaners, or lubricants that
are not approved by GM could
damage the vehicle, requiring
expensive repairs that are not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
The Tire Rotation and Required
Services are the responsibility of the
vehicle owner. It is recommended to
have your dealer perform these
services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. Proper vehicle maintenance helps to
keep the vehicle in good working
condition, improves fuel economy, and
reduces vehicle emissions.
Because of the way people use
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
There may need to be more frequent
checks and services. The Additional
Required Services - Normal are for
vehicles that:
.
Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire
and Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0188.
. Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving limits.
. Use the recommended fuel. See
Fuel 0242.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Normal chart.
The Additional Required Services -
Severe are for vehicles that are:
. Mainly driven in heavy city traffic
in hot weather
. Mainly driven in hilly or
mountainous terrain .
Frequently towing a trailer
. Used for high speed or competitive
driving
. Used for taxi, police, or delivery
service
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Severe chart.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can
be dangerous and can cause serious
injury. Perform maintenance work
only if the required information,
proper tools, and equipment are
available. If they are not, see your
dealer to have a trained technician
do the work. See Doing Your Own
Service Work 0254.

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349156) - 2018 - CRC - 9/29/17
INDEX 391
SunshadeRear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . 232
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161, 370
Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . 359
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 60
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301, 302
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 304 Tires (cont'd)
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . 303
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Run-Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . 315
Sealant and Compressor Kit,
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Terminology and Definitions . . . . 299
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . 311
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250, 251
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249–251
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Track Events and Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Traction (cont'd)
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . 214
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249–251
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . 157
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . 311
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . 149 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . 352