hood release CADILLAC CTS 2018 Owner's Manual

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349156) - 2018 - CRC - 9/29/17
IN BRIEF 7
1.Air Vents 0174.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0157.
3. Manual Mode 0202 (If
Equipped).
4. Instrument Cluster 0118.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0111.
6. Hazard Warning Flashers 0157.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0239 (If
Equipped).
Stop/Start Disable Switch (If
Equipped). See Starting the
Engine 0194.
7. Light Sensor (If Equipped). See Automatic Headlamp System
0156.
Solar Sensor. See Dual Automatic
Climate Control System 0167.
8. Infotainment 0161.
9. Glove Box Button. See Glove Box
0 106.
Automatic Parking Assist Button
(If Equipped). See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 226. Parking Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing
0226.
10. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
064 (If Equipped).
11. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0167.
12. Instrument Panel Storage 0106.
Wireless Charging Pad (If
Equipped) (Out of View). See
Wireless Charging 0115.
13. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0206.
14. MODE Switch. See Driver Mode
Control 0208.
15. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0200.
Manual Mode Button. See
Automatic Transmission 0200.
16. ENGINE START/STOP Button. SeeIgnition Positions 0192.
17. Steering Wheel Controls 0110.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0137. 18.
Horn 0111.
19. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0110.
20. Cruise Control 0214 (If
Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control 0217 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0232 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0110 (If
Equipped).
21. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0158.
22. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0140 (If
Equipped).
23. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0128.
24. Hood Release. See Hood0255.
25. Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Switch. See Electric Parking Brake
0 204.

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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VEHICLE CARE 255
Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See
Maintenance Records0351.
Caution
Even small amounts of
contamination can cause damage to
vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release lever with
this symbol on it. It is on the
lower left side of the instrument
panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle tofind the secondary hood release
handle. The handle is under the
front edge of the hood near the
center. Push the handle to the
right and at the same time raise
the hood. To close the hood:
Before closing the hood, be sure all
filler caps are on properly. Then, bring
the hood from full open to within
152 mm (6 in) of the closed position.
Pause, then push the front center of
the hood with a swift, firm motion to
fully close the hood.

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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348 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission (Except CTS-V and V-Sport) DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19353429, in
Canada 19353430).
Automatic Transmission (CTS-V and V-Sport Only) ATF-WS Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88863400, in
Canada 88863401).
Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
(eLSD) Hydraulic Apply Fluid (CTS-V and V-Sport Only) DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See
Cooling System 0269.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil0263.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in Canada 19299819).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Rear Axle/Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88863089, in Canada 88863090) meeting GM Specification 9986285.