2010 Cadillac CTS Owners Manual

2010 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M Keys, Doors and Windows ... 1-1 Keys and Locks ............... 1-2 Doors ........................ 1-17 Vehicle Security .............. 1-23 Exterior Mirrors ............... 1-26 Interior Mirrors ................ 1-27 Windows ..................... 1-28 Roof .......................... 1-31 Seats and Restraints ......... 2-1 Head Restraints ............... 2-2 Front Seats .................... 2-3 Rear Seats ................... 2-10 Safety Belts .................. 2-11 Airbag System ................ 2-27 Child Restraints .............. 2-43 Storage ....................... 3-1 Storage Compartments ........ 3-1 Additional Storage Features . . . 3-2 Roof Rack System ............. 3-6 Instruments and Controls .... 4-1 Instrument Panel Overview .... 4-4 Controls ....................... 4-6 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ................... 4-14 Information Displays .......... 4-31 Vehicle Messages ............ 4-36 Vehicle Personalization ....... 4-51 OnStar ® System .............. 4-59 Universal Remote System .... 4-61 Lighting ....................... 5-1 Exterior Lighting ............... 5-1 Interior Lighting ................ 5-5 Lighting Features .............. 5-6 Infotainment System ......... 6-1 Introduction .................... 6-1 Radio .......................... 6-9 Audio Players ................ 6-16 Phone ........................ 6-37 Climate Controls ............. 7-1 Climate Control Systems .... . . 7-1 Air Vents ....................... 7-6 Maintenance ................... 7-6 Driving and Operating ........ 8-1 Driving Information ............. 8-2 Starting and Operating ....... 8-17 Engine Exhaust .............. 8-25 Automatic Transmission ...... 8-26 Manual Transmission ......... 8-30 Drive Systems ................ 8-32 Brakes ....................... 8-33 Ride Control Systems ........ 8-37 Cruise Control ................ 8-41 Object Detection Systems .... 8-44 Fuel .......................... 8-49 Towing ....................... 8-54 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 8-60

2010 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M Vehicle Care .................. 9-1 General Information ............ 9-2 Vehicle Checks ................ 9-4 Headlamp Aiming ............ 9-34 Bulb Replacement ............ 9-37 Electrical System ............. 9-40 Wheels and Tires ............. 9-58 Jump Starting ............... 9-103 Towing ...................... 9-108 Appearance Care ........... 9-110 Service and Maintenance ... 10-1 General Information .......... 10-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...... 10-3 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ....... 10-7 Maintenance Records ....... 10-11 Technical Data ............... 11-1 Vehicle Identification .......... 11-1 Vehicle Data .................. 11-2 Customer Information ....... 12-1 Customer Information ........ 12-1 Reporting Safety Defects .... 12-13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ............... 12-15 Index ..................... i-1

Introduction iii GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, and the name CTS/CTS-V are registered trademarks of General Motors. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual. Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote ® . Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, visit www.gracenote.com. DTS and DTS Digital surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater systems, Inc. Dolby ® is manufactured under license from Dolby ® Laboratories. Dolby ® , MLP Lossless, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby ® Laboratories. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25834994 B Second Printing © 2009 General Motors. All Rights Reserved.

iv Introduction Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. { WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,”“Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen.” Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.

Introduction v Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gage + : Fuses i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid

vi Introduction 2 NOTES

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-1 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys .......................... 1-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...................... 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) ................ 1-5 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) ............ 1-7 Remote Vehicle Start ........ 1-12 Door Locks .................. 1-14 Central Door Unlocking System ..................... 1-15 Power Door Locks ........... 1-15 Delayed Locking ............. 1-15 Automatic Door Locks ....... 1-15 Lockout Protection ........... 1-16 Safety Locks ................. 1-16 Doors Trunk (Sedan) ............... 1-17 Liftgate (Wagon) ............. 1-19 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security .............. 1-23 Anti-Theft Alarm System ..... 1-23 Immobilizer .................. 1-24 Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) .............. 1-24 Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) ........... 1-25 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors .............. 1-26 Power Mirrors ................ 1-27 Folding Mirrors ............... 1-27 Heated Mirrors ............... 1-27 Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ....................... 1-27 Windows Windows ..................... 1-28 Power Windows ............. 1-28 Sun Visors ................... 1-31 Roof Sunroof ...................... 1-31

1-2 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key 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 with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter 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 with the keyless access transmitter in the vehicle and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keyless access transmitter in a vehicle with children.

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-3 One of the following keys comes with the vehicle. This key is used for the driver door, ignition, and glove box. This key, located inside the keyless access transmitter, is used for the driver door, glove box, and rear seat pass-through door. See “Rear Seat Pass-Through Door” under Trunk (Sedan) on page 1‑ 17 for more information. This type of transmitter has a thin button (A) near the bottom of the keyless access transmitter. To remove the key, press (A) and pull the key out. Never pull the key out without pressing the button.

1-4 Keys, Doors and Windows Notice: If the transmitter does not have a button near the base, do not pull on the chrome base of the transmitter. This type of transmitter does not have a key inside. Pulling on the base of this transmitter could damage it. This vehicle may have the Keyless Access System. See Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 8‑ 18 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 8‑ 19 for information on starting the vehicle. See your dealer/retailer if a new key is needed. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. Contact Roadside Service if you are locked out of the vehicle. See Roadside Service on page 12‑ 6. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 12‑16 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and RSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. . Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. . Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. . If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer/retailer or a qualified technician for service.

2010 Cadillac CTS Owners Manual

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