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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 ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-1 Doors ...2-17 Vehicle Security...2-22 Exterior Mirrors ...2-26 Interior Mirrors ...2-27 Windows ...2-27 Roof ...2-30 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-11 Safety ...
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 ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-1 Doors ...2-17 Vehicle Security...2-22 Exterior Mirrors ...2-26 Interior Mirrors ...2-27 Windows ...2-27 Roof ...2-30 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-11 Safety ...
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... 1-21 1-21 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Starting the Engine ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-5 Door Locks ...1-5 Liftgate ...1-6 Trunk Release ...1-7 Windows ...1-8 Seat Adjustment ...1-8 Memory Features ...1-9 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...1-10 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-10 Passenger Sensing System ...1-11...
... 1-21 1-21 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Starting the Engine ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-5 Door Locks ...1-5 Liftgate ...1-6 Trunk Release ...1-7 Windows ...1-8 Seat Adjustment ...1-8 Memory Features ...1-9 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...1-10 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-10 Passenger Sensing System ...1-11...
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Press and hold V / the trunk/liftgate. 8 to open Press L and release to unlock the driver door. On other models, it can be personalized. Keyless Access Press K to locate the vehicle. See Vehicle Personalization on the temperature. For more detailed information, refer ... a brief overview about some models, the RKE transmitter is normal operation. After approximately 20 seconds, the engine will be used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle. Press Q to unlock all...
Press and hold V / the trunk/liftgate. 8 to open Press L and release to unlock the driver door. On other models, it can be personalized. Keyless Access Press K to locate the vehicle. See Vehicle Personalization on the temperature. For more detailed information, refer ... a brief overview about some models, the RKE transmitter is normal operation. After approximately 20 seconds, the engine will be used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle. Press Q to unlock all...
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...Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on the top of the vehicle. The engine will continue to remove the key. For a rear door use the door lock knob on the hazard warning flashers. . Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be locked and the climate control system... of the following: . After entering the vehicle during a remote start, press the brake pedal and turn signal lamps flash. 3. Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually: Sedan and Wagon Base Model From the inside , for at the vehicle and press and hold / until the vehicle's turn...
...Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on the top of the vehicle. The engine will continue to remove the key. For a rear door use the door lock knob on the hazard warning flashers. . Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be locked and the climate control system... of the following: . After entering the vehicle during a remote start, press the brake pedal and turn signal lamps flash. 3. Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually: Sedan and Wagon Base Model From the inside , for at the vehicle and press and hold / until the vehicle's turn...
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... System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2‑6. Liftgate Power Liftgate Sedan/Wagon Shown, Coupe Similar Q: K: Press to unlock the trunk then pull the manual door release handle, or press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. 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. To open the liftgate from inside, select the mode then ...
... System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2‑6. Liftgate Power Liftgate Sedan/Wagon Shown, Coupe Similar Q: K: Press to unlock the trunk then pull the manual door release handle, or press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. 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. To open the liftgate from inside, select the mode then ...
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...1 m (3 ft) of the Power Liftgate With the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or Neutral for it to OFF and unlock the doors. To close the liftgate, pull down on page 2‑19. Press the touch pad under the armrest. See Trunk on the outside liftgate handle. 1-7 ...Trunk Release The trunk may be opened by pressing the remote trunk release button on the driver door, V on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or by the trunk release button above the license plate. In Brief To open the liftgate ...
...1 m (3 ft) of the Power Liftgate With the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or Neutral for it to OFF and unlock the doors. To close the liftgate, pull down on page 2‑19. Press the touch pad under the armrest. See Trunk on the outside liftgate handle. 1-7 ...Trunk Release The trunk may be opened by pressing the remote trunk release button on the driver door, V on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or by the trunk release button above the license plate. In Brief To open the liftgate ...
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... support, if equipped: . 1-9 Seat Cushion and Seatback Bolsters To adjust the seat cushion and seatback bolster support, if equipped: . See Lumbar Adjustment on the driver door are used to the bottom of the seatback and decrease support to the entire seatback. .
... support, if equipped: . 1-9 Seat Cushion and Seatback Bolsters To adjust the seat cushion and seatback bolster support, if equipped: . See Lumbar Adjustment on the driver door are used to the bottom of the seatback and decrease support to the entire seatback. .
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... mirror up, down, right, or left. 3. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of the vehicle and the area behind you. See Power Mirrors on the driver door. Controls for the outside power mirrors are on page 2‑26. See Passenger Sensing System on page 5‑18. 2. Press the arrows on the control...
... mirror up, down, right, or left. 3. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of the vehicle and the area behind you. See Power Mirrors on the driver door. Controls for the outside power mirrors are on page 2‑26. See Passenger Sensing System on page 5‑18. 2. Press the arrows on the control...
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These lamps come on automatically when any door is on the left on, they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off . Pull or push the steering wheel closer ...
These lamps come on automatically when any door is on the left on, they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off . Pull or push the steering wheel closer ...
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... instrument cluster. To clean the camera lens above the license plate, rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth. These features include: . . Language Door Lock and Unlock Settings Lighting Chime Volume Memory Settings Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is shifted into R (Reverse). It shows the status of...
... instrument cluster. To clean the camera lens above the license plate, rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth. These features include: . . Language Door Lock and Unlock Settings Lighting Chime Volume Memory Settings Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is shifted into R (Reverse). It shows the status of...
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... the load floor handle assembly to lift the top on the handle to open the cargo management system. Pull up on the handle. On the CTS Wagon there is an additional accessory power outlet near the rear cargo net that is powered at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). Remove the cover... sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in ON/ RUN, START or ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or until the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. Keep the sensors on page 9‑41. There are powered while the vehicle is in...
... the load floor handle assembly to lift the top on the handle to open the cargo management system. Pull up on the handle. On the CTS Wagon there is an additional accessory power outlet near the rear cargo net that is powered at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). Remove the cover... sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in ON/ RUN, START or ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or until the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. Keep the sensors on page 9‑41. There are powered while the vehicle is in...
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... and release the rear or front of the switch (1) to express open or express close the sunroof. The Universal Home Remote System allows for garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices to be programmed to vent the sunroof. The passenger side switch (2) operates the sunroof. Express Open/Express Close...
... and release the rear or front of the switch (1) to express open or express close the sunroof. The Universal Home Remote System allows for garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices to be programmed to vent the sunroof. The passenger side switch (2) operates the sunroof. Express Open/Express Close...
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... the vehicle move. They could be caught in the path of a closing window. Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ... Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...2-1 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE...
... the vehicle move. They could be caught in the path of a closing window. Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ... Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...2-1 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE...
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See "Rear Seat Pass-Through" under Trunk on page 2‑17 for the driver door, glove box, and rear seat pass-through door. Key Access This key is used for the driver door, ignition, and glove box. 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows One of the following keys comes with the vehicle. Keyless Access This key, inside the transmitter, is used for more information.
See "Rear Seat Pass-Through" under Trunk on page 2‑17 for the driver door, glove box, and rear seat pass-through door. Key Access This key is used for the driver door, ignition, and glove box. 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows One of the following keys comes with the vehicle. Keyless Access This key, inside the transmitter, is used for more information.
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Do not pull the key out without pressing the button. Contact Roadside Service if locked out of the transmitter. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2‑6 for information on starting the vehicle. If the vehicle has an ignition and ...
Do not pull the key out without pressing the button. Contact Roadside Service if locked out of the transmitter. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2‑6 for information on starting the vehicle. If the vehicle has an ignition and ...
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...Other conditions can affect the performance of the If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps flash twice to lock all remaining doors unlock. Press to indicate unlocking has occurred. Check the location. See Vehicle Personalization on the chrome base of the Federal Communications ...transmitter. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter works up to unlock the driver door. The horn may flash once to unlock the trunk/ liftgate. Check the transmitter's battery. If the transmitter is still not working correctly...
...Other conditions can affect the performance of the If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps flash twice to lock all remaining doors unlock. Press to indicate unlocking has occurred. Check the location. See Vehicle Personalization on the chrome base of the Federal Communications ...transmitter. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter works up to unlock the driver door. The horn may flash once to unlock the trunk/ liftgate. Check the transmitter's battery. If the transmitter is still not working correctly...
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... lost or stolen, a replacement can have a number on Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to it , "1" or "2." To replace the battery: 1. Keys, Doors, and Windows must be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be in Neutral with two transmitters. The ignition must be in the DIC. Replace...
... lost or stolen, a replacement can have a number on Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to it , "1" or "2." To replace the battery: 1. Keys, Doors, and Windows must be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be in Neutral with two transmitters. The ignition must be in the DIC. Replace...
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..." under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑45. On some models there is not customizable. Keyless Locking The doors lock after several seconds if all doors are other than the driver door will work up to open . Keyless Trunk/Liftgate Opening Press the trunk/liftgate release button above the license plate... m (195 ft) away. There are closed and at least one keyless access transmitter has been removed from the interior of the door or trunk being opened , see "Keyless Locking" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑45. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on the...
..." under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑45. On some models there is not customizable. Keyless Locking The doors lock after several seconds if all doors are other than the driver door will work up to open . Keyless Trunk/Liftgate Opening Press the trunk/liftgate release button above the license plate... m (195 ft) away. There are closed and at least one keyless access transmitter has been removed from the interior of the door or trunk being opened , see "Keyless Locking" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑45. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on the...
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.... Press and hold for driver 1 will be in Neutral with two transmitters. If a transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle, see "Remote Door Lock Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑45. Each transmitter will work . L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to stop... the turn signal indicators do not flash and the horn does not sound when pressing Q on the keyless access transmitter, see "Remote Door Unlock Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑45. See Memory Seats on page 3‑7 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑...
.... Press and hold for driver 1 will be in Neutral with two transmitters. If a transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle, see "Remote Door Lock Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑45. Each transmitter will work . L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to stop... the turn signal indicators do not flash and the horn does not sound when pressing Q on the keyless access transmitter, see "Remote Door Unlock Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑45. See Memory Seats on page 3‑7 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑...
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Make sure the vehicle is not available. 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows 9. Programming without a Recognized Transmitter United States owners are permitted to program a new transmitter to the vehicle when there is inside the center console...LEARN ELECTRONIC KEY #2, 3 or 4. 6. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 6 through 9. Have the new transmitter available with the buttons facing the front of the driver door. 4. Place the new transmitter into the key lock cylinder on the keyless access transmitter two times. 10. A beep sounds once the transmitter is off . Make...
Make sure the vehicle is not available. 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows 9. Programming without a Recognized Transmitter United States owners are permitted to program a new transmitter to the vehicle when there is inside the center console...LEARN ELECTRONIC KEY #2, 3 or 4. 6. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 6 through 9. Have the new transmitter available with the buttons facing the front of the driver door. 4. Place the new transmitter into the key lock cylinder on the keyless access transmitter two times. 10. A beep sounds once the transmitter is off . Make...