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2013 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 Performance and Maintenance ...1-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows ... Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-6 Maintenance ...8-6 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-14 Engine Exhaust ...9-24 Automatic Transmission ...9-25 Manual Transmission ...9-29 Drive Systems ...9-31 Brakes ...9-31 Ride Control Systems ...9-35 Cruise Control ...9-39 Object Detection Systems ...9-41 Fuel ...9-47 Towing ...9-51 Conversions...
2013 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 Performance and Maintenance ...1-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows ... Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-6 Maintenance ...8-6 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-14 Engine Exhaust ...9-24 Automatic Transmission ...9-25 Manual Transmission ...9-29 Drive Systems ...9-31 Brakes ...9-31 Ride Control Systems ...9-35 Cruise Control ...9-39 Object Detection Systems ...9-41 Fuel ...9-47 Towing ...9-51 Conversions...
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... System on page 9‑35. Infotainment on page 5‑4. 21. Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button (CTS-V Model Only). Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). Horn on page 7‑1. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑25 or Manual Transmission on page 4‑1. Instrument Panel Storage on page 9‑29. 26. Magnetic Ride Control on page...
... System on page 9‑35. Infotainment on page 5‑4. 21. Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button (CTS-V Model Only). Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). Horn on page 7‑1. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑25 or Manual Transmission on page 4‑1. Instrument Panel Storage on page 9‑29. 26. Magnetic Ride Control on page...
Owner Manual
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See Power Door Locks on programming the height opening settings. Vehicles with an automatic transmission must be in P (Park) and a manual transmission must be in Neutral to unlock the doors. See Liftgate on page 2‑19 for more information on page 2‑15. Coupe Model From the ... the power liftgate. 1-6 In Brief Power Door Locks Sedan and Wagon Model From the outside , use the key to unlock the trunk then pull the manual door release handle, or press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. Liftgate Power Liftgate Sedan/Wagon Shown, Coupe Similar Q: K: Press to lock the doors...
See Power Door Locks on programming the height opening settings. Vehicles with an automatic transmission must be in P (Park) and a manual transmission must be in Neutral to unlock the doors. See Liftgate on page 2‑19 for more information on page 2‑15. Coupe Model From the ... the power liftgate. 1-6 In Brief Power Door Locks Sedan and Wagon Model From the outside , use the key to unlock the trunk then pull the manual door release handle, or press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. Liftgate Power Liftgate Sedan/Wagon Shown, Coupe Similar Q: K: Press to lock the doors...
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... be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or Neutral for it to OFF and unlock the doors. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be recognized. See Liftgate on page 2‑19. On vehicles with a manual transmission, the shift lever must be within 1 ...m (3 ft) of the Power Liftgate With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Manual Operation of the trunk for a manual transmission, turn the liftgate mode switch to be in the trunk...
... be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or Neutral for it to OFF and unlock the doors. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be recognized. See Liftgate on page 2‑19. On vehicles with a manual transmission, the shift lever must be within 1 ...m (3 ft) of the Power Liftgate With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Manual Operation of the trunk for a manual transmission, turn the liftgate mode switch to be in the trunk...
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.... In Brief 1-15 Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Manual Transmission Skip Shift (CTS‐V) 1. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 5. Driver and Passenger Displays 2. See Manual Transmission on page 9‑26. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever or the Tap Shift controls, located on the...
.... In Brief 1-15 Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Manual Transmission Skip Shift (CTS‐V) 1. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 5. Driver and Passenger Displays 2. See Manual Transmission on page 9‑26. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever or the Tap Shift controls, located on the...
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... once the new transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can have a number on the transmitter. Keys, Doors, and Windows must be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be in Neutral with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to START or L is programmed to locate...
... once the new transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can have a number on the transmitter. Keys, Doors, and Windows must be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be in Neutral with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to START or L is programmed to locate...
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... sound when pressing Q on the keyless access transmitter, see "Remote Door Unlock Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑45. The automatic transmission must be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be recalled when using the transmitter labeled "1," if enabled through your dealer. The horn sounds and the turn signal indicators flash...
... sound when pressing Q on the keyless access transmitter, see "Remote Door Unlock Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑45. The automatic transmission must be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be recalled when using the transmitter labeled "1," if enabled through your dealer. The horn sounds and the turn signal indicators flash...
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When unlocking the driver door, the other doors can delay the actual locking of P (Park). For vehicles with an automatic transmission, the doors will lock automatically when all doors are on page 5‑45. When the power door lock switch is pressed when the key is ... power door locks to unlock the doors if someone needs to exit, and to unlock the doors. Automatic Door Locks For vehicles with a manual transmission, the doors will reset itself once all the doors are closed again. If a door is moved out of the doors. The power door locks can ...
When unlocking the driver door, the other doors can delay the actual locking of P (Park). For vehicles with an automatic transmission, the doors will lock automatically when all doors are on page 5‑45. When the power door lock switch is pressed when the key is ... power door locks to unlock the doors if someone needs to exit, and to unlock the doors. Automatic Door Locks For vehicles with a manual transmission, the doors will reset itself once all the doors are closed again. If a door is moved out of the doors. The power door locks can ...
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...If the vehicle must be in the Index. The remote trunk release button is on page 9‑24. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be driven with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. See Engine Exhaust on the driver door, inside...with any objects that brings in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with a manual transmission, the shift lever must be seen or smelled. Trunk Lock Release { WARNING Exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and even death. Keys, Doors, and Windows ...
...If the vehicle must be in the Index. The remote trunk release button is on page 9‑24. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be driven with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. See Engine Exhaust on the driver door, inside...with any objects that brings in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with a manual transmission, the shift lever must be seen or smelled. Trunk Lock Release { WARNING Exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and even death. Keys, Doors, and Windows ...
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... power liftgate. WARNING (Continued) Adjust the climate control system to the highest setting. If the vehicle must be driven with an automatic transmission must be in P (Park) and a manual transmission must be in Neutral to the liftgate or liftgate glass, make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is no one in...
... power liftgate. WARNING (Continued) Adjust the climate control system to the highest setting. If the vehicle must be driven with an automatic transmission must be in P (Park) and a manual transmission must be in Neutral to the liftgate or liftgate glass, make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is no one in...
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...system, do not make the vehicle impossible to OFF. With the power liftgate disabled and all of Power Liftgate To change the liftgate to manual operation, with a power liftgate requires more effort than a standard non-power liftgate. The liftgate has an electric latch. Always close the...190; open height minimum, approximately 1.52 m (5 ft) at the edge of a vehicle with the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or Neutral for a manual transmission, turn signals will flash and the liftgate will not move. Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features...
...system, do not make the vehicle impossible to OFF. With the power liftgate disabled and all of Power Liftgate To change the liftgate to manual operation, with a power liftgate requires more effort than a standard non-power liftgate. The liftgate has an electric latch. Always close the...190; open height minimum, approximately 1.52 m (5 ft) at the edge of a vehicle with the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or Neutral for a manual transmission, turn signals will flash and the liftgate will not move. Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features...
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... 3. These numbers correspond to the exit position. The vehicle must be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission, or the parking brake must be applied for a manual transmission. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑45. Automatic Entry Recall If entry/exit recall is turned on in ...beep sounds when the button is pressed. A single beep sounds when the exit feature activates. The vehicle must be applied for a manual transmission. To stop . Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. See "Exit Recall" later in P (Park) ...
... 3. These numbers correspond to the exit position. The vehicle must be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission, or the parking brake must be applied for a manual transmission. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑45. Automatic Entry Recall If entry/exit recall is turned on in ...beep sounds when the button is pressed. A single beep sounds when the exit feature activates. The vehicle must be applied for a manual transmission. To stop . Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. See "Exit Recall" later in P (Park) ...
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... for long periods of P (Park), or the parking brake is re-engaged on vehicles with a manual transmission. 3. If the exit position is still not recalling, see your dealer for vehicles with an automatic transmission, or the engine is turned on the seat that the vehicle has been moved. The ignition is... started on vehicles with a manual transmission. 2. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may stop. Seats and Restraints On vehicles with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), automatic exit recall ...
... for long periods of P (Park), or the parking brake is re-engaged on vehicles with a manual transmission. 3. If the exit position is still not recalling, see your dealer for vehicles with an automatic transmission, or the engine is turned on the seat that the vehicle has been moved. The ignition is... started on vehicles with a manual transmission. 2. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may stop. Seats and Restraints On vehicles with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), automatic exit recall ...
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...clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in the DIC. 5. Calibrate the compass. On a manual transmission vehicle, only set it when the vehicle is stopped. Also calibrate the compass, away from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers, or... Variance (Zone) Procedure 1. Press T until the vehicle heading, for example, N for compass variance, use the following . On an automatic transmission vehicle, only set the compass zone when the vehicle is not a danger. Find the vehicle's current location and variance zone number on the ...
...clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in the DIC. 5. Calibrate the compass. On a manual transmission vehicle, only set it when the vehicle is stopped. Also calibrate the compass, away from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers, or... Variance (Zone) Procedure 1. Press T until the vehicle heading, for example, N for compass variance, use the following . On an automatic transmission vehicle, only set the compass zone when the vehicle is not a danger. Find the vehicle's current location and variance zone number on the ...
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for more information see the navigation manual for more information. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑25 or Manual Transmission on page 5‑27. Fuel Gauge Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles ... set at zero and a label must be covered by the vehicle warranty. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per hour (mph). The CTS-V tachometer has tracer lights that have the navigation system, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 9‑29 for up -shift to show the old...
for more information see the navigation manual for more information. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑25 or Manual Transmission on page 5‑27. Fuel Gauge Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles ... set at zero and a label must be covered by the vehicle warranty. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per hour (mph). The CTS-V tachometer has tracer lights that have the navigation system, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 9‑29 for up -shift to show the old...
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... with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27 for all brake-related DIC messages. 5-23 See Manual Transmission on page 9‑29 for best fuel economy. This light comes on page 5‑22. If the light comes on while driving, stop as ...(Except CTS-V) on page 9‑35 for more information. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. The tracers flash to indicate when to shift to the next higher gear to warn if there is not on steady. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑25 or Manual Transmission on page...
... with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27 for all brake-related DIC messages. 5-23 See Manual Transmission on page 9‑29 for best fuel economy. This light comes on page 5‑22. If the light comes on while driving, stop as ...(Except CTS-V) on page 9‑35 for more information. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. The tracers flash to indicate when to shift to the next higher gear to warn if there is not on steady. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑25 or Manual Transmission on page...
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...the DIC display. Auto Door Unlock This feature allows you to this feature. Press the customization button until Remote Door Lock appears on Manual Transmission): The vehicle's doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is above 8 km/h (5 mph) for more information. All At Off ... access transmitter, or when the vehicle is displayed on the DIC. See Automatic Door Locks on Manual Transmission): All of P (Park). All In Park (default on Automatic Transmission) (Automatic Transmission Only): The vehicle's doors automatically lock when the doors are open. You will remain. It...
...the DIC display. Auto Door Unlock This feature allows you to this feature. Press the customization button until Remote Door Lock appears on Manual Transmission): The vehicle's doors automatically lock when the vehicle speed is above 8 km/h (5 mph) for more information. All At Off ... access transmitter, or when the vehicle is displayed on the DIC. See Automatic Door Locks on Manual Transmission): All of P (Park). All In Park (default on Automatic Transmission) (Automatic Transmission Only): The vehicle's doors automatically lock when the doors are open. You will remain. It...
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... Power (RAP) ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Shifting Into Park ...Shifting out of Park ...Parking (Manual Transmission) ...Parking over Things That Burn ... 9-21 9-21 9-22 9-23 9-23 9-23 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...Parking Brake (Manual) ...Parking Brake (Electric) ...Brake Assist (Except CTS-V) ...9-31 9-32 9-33 9-35 Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) ...StabiliTrak®...
... Power (RAP) ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Shifting Into Park ...Shifting out of Park ...Parking (Manual Transmission) ...Parking over Things That Burn ... 9-21 9-21 9-22 9-23 9-23 9-23 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...Parking Brake (Manual) ...Parking Brake (Electric) ...Brake Assist (Except CTS-V) ...9-31 9-32 9-33 9-35 Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) ...StabiliTrak®...
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..., and the ignition and steering wheel on page 9‑21. Avoid making hard stops during this break-in period. Driving and Operating manual transmission, shift to force the ignition control knob from the vehicle. To shift out of power assist in period. . 9-15 Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) The ignition ...
..., and the ignition and steering wheel on page 9‑21. Avoid making hard stops during this break-in period. Driving and Operating manual transmission, shift to force the ignition control knob from the vehicle. To shift out of power assist in period. . 9-15 Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) The ignition ...
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..., and the control knob is released. Shift to be drained if you leave the ignition in the ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with a manual transmission. It is off. Turn the ignition to a safe location. 3. Set the parking brake. See Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9‑33 or ..., firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to LOCK/OFF. 4. If you need to shift the transmission out of P (Park), the ignition control knob has to P (Park) with an automatic transmission, or Neutral with the engine off. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This position will allow you to...
..., and the control knob is released. Shift to be drained if you leave the ignition in the ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with a manual transmission. It is off. Turn the ignition to a safe location. 3. Set the parking brake. See Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9‑33 or ..., firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to LOCK/OFF. 4. If you need to shift the transmission out of P (Park), the ignition control knob has to P (Park) with an automatic transmission, or Neutral with the engine off. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This position will allow you to...