Cadillac 2007 CTS User Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems... 7Front Seats... 8Rear Seats...

Power LumbarYour vehicle may havethis feature. The driver’sand passenger’sseatback lumbar supportcan be adjusted bymoving the controllocated on the ou

Lockout ProtectionIf you press the power door lock switch when thekey is in the ignition and any door is open, allthe doors will lock and only the dri

Trunk Lock ReleaseThe remote trunkrelease button is locatedon the lower portionof the driver’s door.To use the remote trunk release, the shift levermu

Rear-Seat Pass ThroughIf your vehicle has the rear seat-pass throughdoor, you can access the trunk without opening thetrunk lid. This is especially us

Windows{CAUTION:Leaving children, helpless adults, or petsin a vehicle with the windows closed isdangerous. They can be overcome by theextreme heat an

Power WindowsThe power windowswitches are located onthe armrest neareach window.Press the up or down arrows on the switches toraise or lower the windo

To program each window, follow these steps:1. With the ignition in ACCESSORY, ON or whenRetained Accessory Power (RAP) is active,press and hold the do

Window LockoutThis feature allows you to disable the passengerwindow switches.The passenger windowlockout button is locatedbelow the powerwindow switc

Theft-Deterrent SystemsVehicle theft is big business, especially in somecities. Although your vehicle has a number oftheft-deterrent features, we know

To avoid activating the alarm by accident do thefollowing:• Lock the door with the key or the manual doorlock after the doors are closed if you do not

ImmobilizerThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:1. This device may not cause interfe

To turn on the heated seats, press the buttononce. The seat will heat to the HI setting. Press thebutton again to switch to the LO setting. Pressingth

When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine doesnot start and the security light comes on, thekey may have a damaged transponder. Turn theignition

Starting and Operating YourVehicleNew Vehicle Break-InNotice: Your vehicle does not need anelaborate break-in. But it will perform better inthe long r

Ignition PositionsWith the key in the ignition switch, you can turnthe key to four different positions.Notice: Using a tool to force the key from itsc

Key In the IgnitionNever leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as itis an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If youleave the key in the ignitio

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)The following accessories on your vehicle may beused for up to 10 minutes after the ignition keyis turned from ON to OFF

Manual TransmissionThe shift lever should be in NEUTRAL and theparking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to thefloor and start the engine. Your vehi

Engine Coolant HeaterYour vehicle may have an engine coolant heater.In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder,the engine coolant heater can help. Yo

{CAUTION:Plugging the cord into an ungroundedoutlet could cause an electrical shock.Also, the wrong kind of extension cordcould overheat and cause a fi

Automatic Transmission OperationThe shift lever is located on the center consolebetween the front seats.There are severaldifferent positions forthe sh

Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P)before starting the engine. Your vehicle has anautomatic transmission shift lock control system.You must

If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, thevehicle must be in PARK (P) to recall the storeddriving positions.If your vehicle has a manual trans

DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. Itprovides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. Ifyou need more power for passing, and you are:• Go

If you do not move the shift lever forward orrearward, the vehicle will be in sport mode.When you are in the sport mode the vehiclewill still shift au

Manual Transmission OperationIf your vehicle has a manual transmission, the shiftlever is located on the center console betweenthe front seats. The fo

NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start oridle your engine. Your shift lever is in NEUTRALwhen it is centered in the shift pattern, not inany gear.R

Skip Shift (CTS-V)1r4: This message may appear in the messagecenter in the speedometer during light throttle, lowspeed maneuvers (15 to 19 mph (24 to

If the ignition is on, the brake system warning lighton the instrument panel cluster should comeon. If it does not, you need to have your vehicleservi

Shifting Into Park (P)(Automatic Transmission){CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of yourvehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with t

Leaving Your Vehicle With the EngineRunning (Automatic Transmission){CAUTION:It can be dangerous to leave your vehiclewith the engine running. Your ve

Shifting Out of Park (P)Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shiftlock control system.To shift out of PARK (P):1. Apply the regular brake pedal.

Parking Over Things That Burn{CAUTION:Things that can burn could touch hotexhaust parts under your vehicle andignite. Do not park over papers, leaves,

3. Press and hold the exit button located abovebuttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door armrestfor at least three seconds.Two beeps will sound to confirm t

Engine Exhaust{CAUTION:Engine exhaust can kill. It contains thegas carbon monoxide (CO), which youcannot see or smell. It can causeunconsciousness and

Running the Engine While ParkedIt is better not to park with the engine running. But ifyou ever have to, here are some things to know.{CAUTION:Idling

MirrorsAutomatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar®The vehicle may have an automatic dimminginside rearview mirror with OnStar®controls. Formore info

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar®and CompassThe vehicle may have an automatic dimminginside rearview mirror with a compass andOnStar®contr

Compass VarianceCompass variance is the difference betweenearth’s magnetic north and true geographic north.If the mirror is not adjusted for compassva

Passenger Airbag IndicatorThe mirror may have a passenger airbag indicatoron the mirror glass, just above the buttons.If the vehicle has this feature,

Once a mirror is selected, use the arrows on thecontrol pad to move the mirror to the correctdirection. Adjust each mirror so you can see theside of y

Outside Convex Mirror{CAUTION:A convex mirror can make things (likeother vehicles) look farther away thanthey really are. If you cut too sharply intot

A complete OnStar®Owner’s Guide and theTerms and Conditions of the OnStar®SubscriptionService Agreement are included in the vehicle’sOnStar®Subscriber

OnStar®Virtual AdvisorYour vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is afeature of OnStar®Hands-Free Calling that usesyour minutes to access weather, loca

Reclining SeatbacksManual Reclining Seatbacks{CAUTION:You can lose control of the vehicle if youtry to adjust a manual driver’s seat whilethe vehicle

Universal Home Remote System(With One Triangular LED)The Universal Home Remote System provides away to replace up to three hand-heldradio-frequency (R

Universal Home Remote SystemOperation (With Three Round LED)Your vehicle may have the Universal Home RemoteSystem. If there are three round Light Emit

Be sure to keep the original remote controltransmitter for use in other vehicles, as well as, forfuture programming. You only need the originalremote

Programming Universal HomeRemote — Fixed CodeFixed Code garage door openers are used forgarage doors produced prior to 1996. Fixed codeuses the same c

4. The indicator light will blink slowly. In orderfrom left to right, and within two and one-halfminutes, enter each switch setting into theUniversal

Programming Universal HomeRemote — Rolling CodeRolling code garage door openers are used forgarage doors produced after 1996 and arecode protected. Ro

3. Press and hold the button you would like touse to control the garage door until thegarage door moves. The indicator light, abovethe selected button

Universal Home Remote SystemOperation (With One Triangular LED)Your vehicle may have the Universal HomeRemote System. If there is one triangular Light

Programming Universal Home RemoteFollow these steps to program up tothree channels:1. Press and hold down the two outsideUniversal Home Remote buttons

6. Locate in the garage, the garage door openerreceiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn”or “Smart” button. This can usually befound where the han

To return the seatback to an upright position, dothe following:1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure tothe seatback and the seatback will

Using Universal Home RemotePress and hold the appropriate Universal HomeRemote button for at least half of a second.The indicator light will come on w

Storage AreasGlove BoxTo open the glove box, lift up on the lever.Use your door key to lock or unlock it.Cupholder(s)There are two cupholders for the

Roof Rack{CAUTION:If you try to carry something on top ofyour vehicle that is longer or wider thanthe luggage carrier — like paneling,plywood, a mattr

SunroofYour vehicle may have a power sunroof. It willoperate when the ignition is turned on, or inACCESSORY, or when Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) is

Anti-Pinch FeatureIf an object is in the path of the sunroof when it isclosing, the anti-pinch feature will detect theobject and stop the sunroof from

Instrument Panel Overview ... 158Hazard Warning Flashers ... 160Other Warning Devices ...

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ... 200Tire Pressure Light (CTS-V Only) ... 201Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...

✍ NOTES157

Instrument Panel OverviewCTS shown, CTS-V similar158

The main components of the instrument panel are the following:A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 185.B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. Se

{CAUTION:Sitting in a reclined position when yourvehicle is in motion can be dangerous.Even if you buckle up, your safety beltscannot do their job whe

Hazard Warning FlashersYour hazard warning flashers let you warn others.They also let police know you have a problem.Your front and rear turn signal la

Tilt WheelA tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheelbefore you drive. You can raise it to the highestlevel to give your legs more room when

3. When SETUP appears on the display, pressthe knob once to select it.4. Scroll through the SETUP menu by turningthe knob.5. When CONFIGURE SWC KEYS a

Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverThe lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following:• G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. SeeTurn and L

Turn Signal On ChimeIf the turn signal is left on for about 1 mile (1.6 km),a warning chime will sound and the Turn SignalOn message will appear on th

Windshield WipersThe lever on the right side of the steering columnoperates the windshield wipers.7(Mist): Pull the lever down and release it fora sin

Windshield Washer{CAUTION:In freezing weather, do not use yourwasher until the windshield is warmed.Otherwise the washer fluid can form iceon the winds

Headlamp WasherIf your vehicle has the high-intensity discharge(HID) headlamps, your vehicle will also haveheadlamp washers. The headlamp washers help

Cruise ControlThese controls arelocated on the end ofthe multifunction lever.9(Off): This position turns the system off.R(On): This position turns the

If your vehicle is in cruise control when theTraction Control System (TCS) begins to limitwheel spin, the cruise control will automaticallydisengage.

Head RestraintsAdjust the head restraint so that the top of therestraint is at the same height as the occupant’shead. This position reduces the chance

Resuming a Set SpeedSuppose you set your cruise control at a desiredspeed and then you apply the brake. This, ofcourse, disengages the cruise control.

Reducing Speed While Using CruiseControlThere are two ways to reduce your speed whileusing cruise control:• Press in the button at the end of the leve

Erasing Speed MemoryWhen you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,the cruise control set speed memory is erased.HeadlampsThe exterior lamp cont

Headlamps on ReminderA warning chime will sound if the exterior lampcontrol is left on in either the headlamp or parkinglamp position and the driver’s

If it is dark enough outside and the exterior lampcontrol is off, a Headlamps Suggested messagewill appear on the Driver’s Information Center(DIC) dis

Fog LampsUse the fog lamps for better vision in foggy ormisty conditions.The fog lamp control is located on the turnsignal/multifunction lever.-(Fog L

Instrument Panel BrightnessThe lever for thisfeature is located on theoverhead console.Slide the lever toward the symbol to brighten thelights or away

Parade DimmingThis feature prohibits dimming of the instrumentpanel displays and backlighting during daylighthours when the key is in the ignition and

Accessory Power Outlet(s)Accessory power outlets can be used to connectauxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellulartelephone or CB radio.There a

Ashtray(s) and Cigarette LighterYour vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarettelighter.Notice: If you put papers, pins, or otherflammable items in the a

Rear SeatsSplit Folding Rear SeatYour vehicle may have a split folding rear seat.A split folding rear seat allows you to carrylong cargo by folding do

Climate ControlsDual Climate Control SystemWith this system you can control the heating,cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.Automatic OperationAU

You can switch from English to metric unitsthrough the Driver Information Center (DIC). If youhave the Base audio system, see DIC MainMenu on page 224

If the airflow seems low when the fan speed is atthe highest setting, the passenger compartmentair filter may need to be replaced. For moreinformation,

SensorsThere is a solar sensor located on the instrumentpanel, near the windshield.There is also an interiortemperature sensorlocated to the right oft

Defogging and DefrostingFog on the inside of windows is a result of highhumidity (moisture) condensing on the cool windowglass. This can be minimized

Rear Window DefoggerThe rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog or frost from the rear window.The rear window defogger will only work wh

Operation Tips•Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from theair inlets at the base of the windshield thatmay block the flow of air into your vehicle.• Us

3. Open the hood to access the enginecompartment. See Hood Release on page 341for more information.4. Remove the four screws that hold the leafscreen

Warning Lights, Gages, andIndicatorsThis part describes the warning lights and gagesthat may be on your vehicle. The pictures willhelp you locate them

Instrument Panel ClusterThe instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. Youwill know how fast you ar

To return the seatback to the upright position,do the following:{CAUTION:If the seatback is not locked, it couldmove forward in a sudden stop or crash

Speedometer and OdometerThe speedometer lets you see your speed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).The odometer shows how fa

If your vehicle has to have a new odometerinstalled, the new one may read the correctmileage. This is because your vehicle’s computerhas stored the mi

Safety Belt Reminder LightWhen the key is turned to ON or START, a chimewill come on for several seconds to remindpeople to fasten their safety belts.

This light will come onwhen the ignition key isturned to ON and itwill flash for afew seconds.Then the light should go out. This means thesystem is rea

Passenger Airbag Status IndicatorYour rearview mirror has a passenger airbagstatus indicator.When the ignition key is turned to ON or START,the passen

{CAUTION:If the on indicator comes on when you havea rear-facing child restraint installed in theright front passenger’s seat, it means thatthe passen

If, after several seconds, all status indicator lightsremain on, or if there are no lights at all, theremay be a problem with the lights or the passen

Brake System Warning LightYour vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is dividedinto two parts. If one part is not working, the otherpart can still work and

Anti-Lock Brake SystemWarning LightWith the Anti-LockBrake System (ABS),the light will comeon when your engine isstarted and stay onfor several second

Traction Control System (TCS)Warning LightIf the TC (tractioncontrol) warning lightcomes on and stays on,there may be aproblem with the tractioncontro

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement... 390Tires... 392Appearance Care...

Safety BeltsSafety Belts: They Are for EveryoneThis part of the manual tells you how to usesafety belts properly. It also tells you some thingsyou sho

Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning Light (CTS)This light will come onwhen you first start thevehicle as a checkto let you know that thelight is working.

Tire Pressure Light (CTS-V Only)If the vehicle has theTire Pressure MonitorSystem, this lightwill come on if thesystem detects low tirepressure.This l

Malfunction Indicator LampCheck Engine LightYour vehicle has acomputer whichmonitors operation ofthe fuel, ignition,and emission controlsystems.This s

This light should come on, as a check to showyou it is working, when the ignition is on and theengine is not running. If the light does notcome on, ha

If the Light Is On SteadyYou may be able to correct the emission systemmalfunction by considering the following:Did you recently put fuel into your ve

Emissions Inspection and MaintenanceProgramsSome state/provincial and local governments haveor may begin programs to inspect the emissioncontrol equip

Oil Pressure Light{CAUTION:Do not keep driving if the oil pressure islow. If you do, your engine can become sohot that it catches fire. You or othersco

Sport Mode Light(Automatic Transmission/CTS)This light will come onwhile the sport mode isin use.When you turn off the sport mode, the light will goou

Cruise Control LightThis light comes onwhenever you set yourcruise control.The light will go out when the cruise control isturned off. See Cruise Cont

Here are a few concerns some owners have hadabout the fuel gage. All of these situations arenormal and do not indicate that anything is wrongwith the

{CAUTION:It is extremely dangerous to ride in acargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.In a collision, people riding in these areasare more likely

These are the controlsfor the message center.They are located onthe left spoke ofthe steering wheel.The outboard switch (A and B) controls the display

Tachometer DisplayPress (B) to cycle through the following displays:coolant temperature, oil pressure, oil temperature,transmission temperature, tire

Oil TemperatureWhen the oiltemperature displaysyou will see the oiltemperature symbol.The temperature displays in degrees Fahrenheit orCelsius with a

Tire PressureWhen the tire pressure is displayed you will see avehicle in the display. The numbers in eachcorner represent the tire pressure for theco

Transmission Fluid Hot MessageWhen you see thisflashing symbol, thetransmission fluidtemperature is high(290°F (143°C)).To acknowledge this warning, pre

Hot Coolant Temperature WarningMessageWhen you see thisflashing symbol, theengine coolanttemperature is high(257°F (125°C)).To acknowledge this warning

Oil Temperature Warning MessageWhen you see thisflashing symbol, theengine oil temperatureis high.To acknowledge this warning, press either buttonon th

For conditions 1 and 2, this warning will flash fivetimes and the display will then show the tirepressure gage. For condition 3, this warning willflash c

Driver Information Center (DIC)The DIC gives you the status of many of yourvehicle’s systems. It is also used to display driverpersonalization feature

See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 228and Status of Vehicle Systems on page 219for more information.TUNE/SEL (Select) Knob: Turn this knob, located

Why Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride in or on anything, you go as fastas it goes.Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just aseat on wheels.Put someo

Vehicle Information Menu ItemDescriptionsThe following paragraphs contain a more detaileddescription of each menu item:OUTSIDE TEMP: If you select thi

MPG AVG (L/100 KM AVG): If you select thisitem, the approximate average miles pergallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km)is displayed. Thi

BATTERY VOLTS: If you select this item, thecurrent battery voltage is displayed. If the voltageis in the normal range, the display will haveOK after i

When you reset the Change Trans Fluid messageby clearing it from the display, you still must resetthe transmission fluid life monitor separately. Formo

DIC Main MenuAccessing the DIC Main MenuTo access the main menu of the DIC, do thefollowing:1. Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn theradio on.2. Press the

DSP (Digital Signal Processing): If your vehiclehas a Bose®Audio System, this menu itemallows you to select the DSP type that you wanton the audio sys

TA (Traffic Announcement): This menu itemallows you to turn the TA feature on and off.To turn the TA feature on, press the TUNE/SELknob once. When TA

The measurement units that you choose will bereflected on all the vehicle system displays,not just the DIC information. For example, theclimate control

To change the language displayed on the radio,select LANGUAGE by pressing the TUNE/SELknob. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to scroll throughthe available lang

Battery Voltage HighThis message indicates that the electrical chargingsystem is overcharging the battery. When thesystem detects that the battery vol

Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle.The rider does not stop.The person keeps going until stopped bysomething. In a real vehicle, it could be the

Buckle PassengerThis message reminds you to buckle thepassenger’s seat belt.This message will display and a chime will soundwhen the ignition is on, t

Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid(Automatic Transmission)This message indicates that the life of thetransmission fluid has expired and it should bechan

Competitive Driving (CTS-V)When competitive driving mode is turned on withthe TC (traction control) button, this messagewill be displayed on the DIC.

Engine Coolant Hot – Idle EngineNotice: If you drive your vehicle while theengine is overheating, severe engine damagemay occur. If an overheat warnin

Fuel Level LowWhen this message appears on the display, itmeans that your vehicle is low on fuel. You shouldrefill the fuel tank as soon as possible. A

Right Rear Door AjarWhen this message appears on the display, itmeans that the passenger’s side rear door was notclosed completely. You should check t

Service Stability SystemIf your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message willbe displayed if there has been a problemdetected with StabiliTrak®.If this

Service Vehicle SoonThis message is displayed when a non-emissionsrelated powertrain malfunction occurs. Haveyour vehicle serviced by your dealer as s

Theft AttemptedThis message is displayed if the contenttheft-deterrent system has detected a break-inattempt while you were away from your vehicle.Top

DIC Vehicle PersonalizationIf your vehicle has the navigation system, see thenavigation system manual for instructions onoperating the DIC for your ve

or the instrument panel... or the safety belts!With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicledoes. You get more time to stop. You stopover more dista

7. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until the feature youwant to change is highlighted, then press theTUNE/SEL knob to turn the feature on oroff. If the feature

The name you selected is now set. You can eitherexit the programming mode by following theinstructions later in this section or program thenext featur

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure:1. Enter the personalization portion of theSETUP menu following the instruction

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure:1. Enter the personalization portion of theSETUP menu following the instruction

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure:1. Enter the personalization portion of theSETUP menu following the instruction

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure:1. Enter the personalization portion of theSETUP menu following the instruction

To determine the mode to which the vehicle isprogrammed or to program the vehicle to adifferent mode, use the following procedure:1. Enter the persona

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure:1. Enter the personalization portion of theSETUP menu following the instruction

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure:1. Enter the personalization portion of theSETUP menu following the instruction

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure:1. Enter the personalization portion of theSETUP menu following the instruction

Questions and Answers AboutSafety BeltsQ: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after anaccident if I am wearing a safety belt?A: You could be — whether yo

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure:1. Enter the personalization portion of theSETUP menu following the instruction

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure:1. Enter the personalization portion of theSETUP menu following the instruction

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure:1. Enter the personalization portion of theSETUP menu following the instruction

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure:1. Enter the personalization portion of theSETUP menu following the instruction

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure:1. Enter the personalization portion of theSETUP menu following the instruction

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure:1. Enter the personalization portion of theSETUP menu following the instruction

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure:1. Enter the personalization portion of theSETUP menu following the instruction

To program the vehicle to a different mode, usethe following procedure:1. Enter the personalization portion of theSETUP menu following the instruction

The mode you selected is now set. You can eitherexit the programming mode by following theinstructions later in this section or program thenext featur

{CAUTION:This system provides you with a fargreater access to audio stations and songlistings. Giving extended attention toentertainment tasks while d

How to Wear Safety Belts ProperlyThis part is only for people of adult size.Be aware that there are special things to knowabout safety belts and child

Setting the Time1. Press the TUNE/SEL (select) knob to enterthe main menu.2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until SET CLOCKappears on the display.3. Press the

Radio Data System (RDS)The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FMstations that broadcast RDS informa

Press this button while in XM™ mode to retrievethree different categories of information relatedto the current song or channel: Artist, Song Title,and

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to turn AVC on oroff. An X will appear in the box when AVC isselected on.4. Press the CLR button to exit the display. Toret

LOCAL/DISTANT Selection: With this featureyou can set the radio to search for local stations orstations that are further away for a largerselection. T

5. Repeat the steps for each firm key.To set the preset stations with an equalizationsetting, DSP (digital signal processing) setting,or a program type

PRESETS HOME/AWAY: This feature gives youthe ability to store two different kinds of stationpresets. HOME can be used for stations availablewhere you

AUDIO EQUALIZER: This feature allows you toselect customized equalization settings. To choosean equalization setting (EQ0 through EQ5),perform the fol

Using Digital Signal Processing (DSP)Available only with the premium Bose®audiosystem, this feature is used to provide a choice offive different listen

RDS MessagesThe RDS message feature is available only onFM stations that broadcast RDS information. SeeRadio Data System (RDS) for more informationear

The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the beltacross you very quickly. If this happens, letthe belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pullthe belt

TP (Traffic Program): TP will appear on thedisplay when the radio detects a signal from anRDS station that has traffic announcementbroadcast capabilit

To activate program types, perform thefollowing steps:1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter themain menu.2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until CATEGORYappears

Radio MessageTHEFTLOCK: This message is displayed whenthe THEFTLOCK®system has been activated.Take the vehicle to the dealer for service.Radio Message

Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insertmore than one CD into the slot at a time,or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs,you could damage the

Using the Six-Disc CD ChangerThe CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDsand the smaller CDs are loa

To insert one CD, do the following:1. The ignition and the radio can be on or off.2. Press and release the LOAD button. PleaseWait will appear on the

CD FWD | (Forward): Press this firm key to goto the next track. Press and hold this firm keyto advance quickly within the track. Release thefirm key to p

X (Eject): Press this button to eject the CD thatis currently playing, or press and hold thisbutton to eject all of the CDs loaded. You will heara bee

Configurable Radio Display KeysThis feature allows you to customize the four keysthat are located on each side of the radiodisplay to make it easier to

XM Radio MessagesRadio Display Message Condition Action RequiredXL (Explicit LanguageChannels)XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates

The lap part of the belt should be worn low andsnug on the hips, just touching the thighs. Ina crash, this applies force to the strong pelvicbones. An

Radio Display Message Condition Action RequiredNo Info Category Name notavailableNo category information is available at this time on thischannel. The

Navigation/Radio SystemYour vehicle may have a navigation radio system.The navigation system has built-in featuresintended to minimize driver distract

g(Mute/Voice Recognition): Press this button tosilence the system. Press this button again or turnthe VOL (volume) knob to turn the sound on.If your v

SRCE (Source): Press this button to switchbetween FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2(if equipped), radio, or CD.g(OnStar®/Voice Recognition): If your vehicle

Radio ReceptionYou may experience frequency interference andstatic during normal radio reception if itemssuch as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenien

Cellular Phone UsageCellular phone usage may cause interference withyour vehicle’s radio. This interference mayoccur when making or receiving phone ca

Diversity Antenna SystemThe AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rearwindow defogger, located in the rear window.Make sure that the inside surface of

Your Driving, the Road, andYour Vehicle ... 288Defensive Driving ... 288Dr

Your Driving, the Road, andYour VehicleDefensive DrivingThe best advice anyone can give about driving is:Drive defensively.Please start with a very im

Drunken DrivingDeath and injury associated with drinking anddriving is a national tragedy. It is the numberone contributor to the highway death toll,c

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not givenearly as much protection this way.{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt if

According to the American Medical Association, a180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce(355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up witha B

But the ability to drive is affected well below a BACof 0.10 percent. Research shows that the drivingskills of many people are impaired at a BACapproa

Control of a VehicleYou have three systems that make your vehiclego where you want it to go. They are the brakes,the steering, and the accelerator. Al

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drivein spurts — heavy acceleration followed byheavy braking — rather than keeping pace withtraffic. This is

Let us say the road is wet and you are drivingsafely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front ofyou. You slam on the brakes and continue braking.Here i

Remember: ABS does not change the time youneed to get your foot up to the brake pedalor always decrease stopping distance. If you gettoo close to the

The traction control system automatically comeson whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheelspin, especially in slippery road conditions, youshou

Traction ControlSystem (TCS) (CTS-V)Your vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS)that limits wheel spin. This is especially usefulin slippery road

If you press the TC button once, the tractioncontrol system will turn off and the TCS warninglight will come on. If you press the TC button againwithi

Limited-Slip Rear AxleIf your vehicle has this feature, your limited-sliprear axle can give you additional traction on snow,mud, ice, sand or gravel.

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath,and the name CTS are registered trademarksof General Motors Corporation.Th

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place l

If your vehicle is in cruise control when theStabiliTrak®activates, the cruise control willautomatically disengage. When road conditionsallow you to s

Steering TipsIt is important to take curves at a reasonablespeed.A lot of the “driver lost control” accidentsmentioned on the news happen on curves.He

Steering in EmergenciesThere are times when steering can be moreeffective than braking. For example, you comeover a hill and find a truck stopped in yo

Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that your right wheels have droppedoff the edge of a road onto the shoulder whileyou are driving.If the level of the shou

So here are some tips for passing:• Drive ahead. Look down the road, to thesides, and to crossroads for situationsthat might affect your passing patte

• Try not to pass more than one vehicle at atime on two-lane roads. Reconsider beforepassing the next vehicle.• Do not overtake a slowly moving vehicl

If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot offthe accelerator pedal and quickly steer theway you want the vehicle to go. If you startsteering qui

• Since you cannot see as well, you may needto slow down and keep more space betweenyou and other vehicles.• Slow down, especially on higher speed roa

Driving in Rain and on Wet RoadsRain and wet roads can mean driving trouble.On a wet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turnas well because your ti

Driving too fast through large water puddles oreven going through some car washes can causeproblems, too. The water may affect your brakes.Try to avoi

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. Itshould be worn over the shoulder at all times.{CAUTION:You can be seriously i

Driving Through Flowing Water{CAUTION:Flowing or rushing water creates strongforces. If you try to drive through flowingwater, as you might at a low wa

Here are ways to increase your safety in citydriving:• Know the best way to get to where you aregoing. Get a city map and plan your tripinto an unknow

The most important advice on freeway driving is:Keep up with traffic and keep to the right.Drive at the same speed most of the other driversare drivin

Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep itserviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If itneeds service, have it done before starting out.

Hill and Mountain RoadsDriving on steep hills or mountains is differentfrom driving in flat or rolling terrain.If you drive regularly in steep country,

{CAUTION:Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or withthe ignition off is dangerous. Your brakeswill have to do all the work of slowingdown. They could get

Winter DrivingHere are some tips for winter driving:• Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.• You may want to put winter emergencysupplies in you

Driving on Snow or IceMost of the time, those places where the tiresmeet the road probably have good traction.However, if there is snow or ice between

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves yourvehicle’s stability when you make a hard stopon a slippery road. Even though you have ABS,you will want

You can run the engine to keep warm, but becareful.{CAUTION:Snow can trap exhaust gases under yourvehicle. This can cause deadly CO(carbon monoxide) g

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is twisted across the body.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured by a twistedbelt. In a crash, you would not ha

You will need a well-charged battery to restart thevehicle, and possibly for signaling later on withyour headlamps. Let the heater run for a while.The

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It OutFirst, turn the steering wheel left and right.That will clear the area around the front wheels.You should turn the t

Tire and Loading Information LabelA vehicle specific Tire and Loading Informationlabel is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar(B-pillar). With the d

4. The resulting figure equals the availableamount of cargo and luggage load capacity.For example, if the “XXX” amount equals1400 lbs and there will be

Item Description TotalAVehicle CapacityWeight for Example 2 =1,000 lbs (453 kg)BSubtractOccupant Weight150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 =750 lbs (340 kg)CAvailable

Certification LabelA vehicle specific Certification label is attached toeither the driver’s door edge or the lower centerpillar on the driver’s side of t

If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases,tools, packages, or anything else, they will go asfast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop

With the proper preparation and equipment, manyvehicles can be towed in these ways. See“Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following.Here are some imp

Dolly TowingYour vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To towyour vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps:1. Put the rear wheels on the dolly.2. Secur

Service ... 332Accessories and Modifications ... 332California Proposition 65 Warn

Before you close the door, be sure the belt is outof the way. If you slam the door on it, you candamage both the belt and your vehicle.Safety Belt Use

Tires ... 392Winter Tires ... 393Tire Sidewall Lab

Vehicle Identification ... 445Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ... 445Service Parts Identification Label ...

ServiceYour dealer knows your vehicle best and wantsyou to be happy with it. We hope you will goto your dealer for all your service needs. Youwill get

California Proposition 65 WarningMost motor vehicles, including this one, containand/or emit chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer

Adding Equipment to theOutside of Your VehicleThings you might add to the outside of yourvehicle can affect the airflow around it. This maycause wind n

If your vehicle has the 6.0L V8 engine(VIN Code U), use premium unleaded gasolinewith a posted octane rating of 91 or higher.You may also use regular

California FuelIf your vehicle is certified to meet CaliforniaEmissions Standards, it is designed to operateon fuels that meet California specifications

Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethersand ethanol, and reformulated gasolines maybe available in your area. General Motorsrecommends that you

Filling the Tank{CAUTION:Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel firecan cause bad injuries. To help avoidinjuries to you and others, read and followall

{CAUTION:If you spill fuel and then somethingignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuelcan spray out on you if you open the fuelcap too quickly. This

Right Front Passenger PositionTo learn how to wear the right front passenger’ssafety belt properly, see Driver Position onpage 26.The right front pass

Filling a Portable Fuel Container{CAUTION:Never fill a portable fuel container whileit is in your vehicle. Static electricitydischarge from the contain

Hood ReleaseTo open the hood, do the following:1. Pull the hoodrelease lever withthis symbol onit. It is located insidethe vehicle on thelower left si

Engine Compartment OverviewWhen you open the hood on the 3.6L V6 engine (2.8L V6 engine similar), you will see the following:342

A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood FuseBlock on page 447.B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See“Adding Washer Fluid” under WindshieldWasher Flu

When you open the hood on the 6.0L V8 CTS-V, you will see the following:344

A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood FuseBlock on page 447.B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See“Adding Washer Fluid” under WindshieldWasher Flu

Engine OilThere is an oil pressurelight in the instrumentcluster and an OilPressure Low - StopEngine message onthe Driver InformationCenter (DIC).If t

When to Add Engine OilIf the oil is below the cross-hatched area at thetip of the dipstick, you will need to add at leastone quart/liter of oil. But y

What Kind of Engine Oil to UseLook for two things:• GM4718MYour vehicle’s engine requires a special oilmeeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meetingthis s

Oils meeting theserequirements shouldalso have the starburstsymbol on thecontainer. This symbolindicates that the oilhas been certified by theAmerican

Lap-Shoulder BeltAll rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts.Here is how to wear one properly.1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt acrossy

Engine Oil Life SystemWhen to Change Engine OilYour vehicle has a computer system that lets youknow when to change the engine oil and filter.This is ba

After the oil has been changed, the change engineoil message and the oil life indicator must bereset. To reset the message and indicator, useone of th

Engine Air Cleaner/FilterThe engine air cleaner/filter is in the enginecompartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle,near the front. See Engine Compa

3. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter.See Normal Maintenance Replacement Partson page 476 for the correct part numberfor the filter.4. Rei

How to Reset the Change TransmissionFluid Message and the TransmissionFluid IndicatorAfter the transmission fluid has been changed, theChange Trans Flu

Manual Transmission FluidWhen to Check Manual TransmissionFluidIt is not necessary to check the manualtransmission fluid level. A transmission fluid lea

How to Add Manual Transmission FluidHere is how to add fluid. See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants on page 474 to determinewhich type of fluid to use.1.

Engine CoolantThe cooling system in your vehicle is filled withDEX-COOL®engine coolant. This coolant isdesigned to remain in your vehicle for five years

What to UseUse a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable waterand one-half DEX-COOL®coolant which willnot damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolantm

Checking CoolantThe coolant surge tank and pressure cap arelocated on the driver’s side of the vehicle, towardthe rear of the engine compartment. SeeE

3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on thebuckle end of the belt as you pull up on theshoulder part.The lap part of the belt should be worn lowan

Adding CoolantIf you need more coolant, add the properDEX-COOL®coolant mixture at the surge tank,but only when the engine is cool.{CAUTION:You can be

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine{CAUTION:Steam from an overheated engine canburn you badly, even if you just open thehood. Stay away from the engin

If No Steam Is Coming From YourEngineAn Engine Coolant Hot − Idle Engine warning,along with a low coolant, can indicate a seriousproblem.If you get an

If the warning continues and you have notstopped, pull over, stop, and park your vehicleright away.If there is still no sign of steam, you can idle th

Cooling SystemWhen you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here iswhat you will see:A. Electric Engine Cooling FansB. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure

{CAUTION:Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine parts, can be very hot. Do nottouch them. If you do, you can be burned.Do not run the engine if th

How to Add Coolant to the CoolantSurge TankIf you have not found a problem yet, check to seeif coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolantis visi

{CAUTION:Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other liquid such as alcohol, canboil before the proper c

2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly,and remove it.3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the propermixture, to slightly above the FULLCOLD/FROID

4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off,start the engine and let it run until you canfeel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Theupper radiat

The shoulder belt should go over the shoulderand across the chest. These parts of the bodyare best able to take belt restraining forces.The safety bel

How to Check Power Steering FluidTo check the power steering fluid, do the following:1. Turn the key off and let the enginecompartment cool down.2. Wip

Adding Washer FluidThe CHECK WASHER FLUID message willappear on the Driver Information Center (DIC)when the fluid level is low. See DIC Warnings andMes

BrakesBrake FluidYour brake mastercylinder reservoir isfilled with DOT-3 brakefluid. See EngineCompartment Overviewon page 342 for thelocation of the re

What to AddWhen you do need brake fluid, DOT-3 brake fluidis recommended for use. DOT-4 brake fluid isalso compatible with your vehicle’s brake systempar

Brake WearYour vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators thatmake a high-pitched warning sound when thebrake pa

Brake Pedal TravelSee your dealer if the brake pedal does not returnto normal height, or if there is a rapid increasein pedal travel. This could be a

BatteryYour vehicle has a maintenance free battery.When it is time for a new battery, get one that hasthe replacement number shown on the originalbatt

Jump StartingIf your vehicle’s battery has run down, you maywant to use another vehicle and some jumpercables to start your vehicle. Be sure to usethe

Notice: If you leave your radio or otheraccessories on during the jump startingprocedure, they could be damaged. The repairswould not be covered by yo

Your vehicle has a remote negative (−) groundlocation, as shown in the illustration. It islocated between the battery and the underhoodfuse block. You

Rear Safety Belt Comfort GuidesRear shoulder belt comfort guides may provideadded safety belt comfort for older childrenwho have outgrown booster seat

{CAUTION:Using a match near a battery can causebattery gas to explode. People have beenhurt doing this, and some have beenblinded. Use a flashlight if

6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to thepositive (+) terminal of the dead battery.Use a remote positive (+) terminal ifthe vehicle has one.7. Do n

Notice: If the jumper cables are connected orremoved in the wrong order, electrical shortingmay occur and damage the vehicle. The repairswould not be

Rear AxleWhen to Check LubricantIt is not necessary to regularly check rear axlefluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hearan unusual noise. A

Headlamp AimingThe vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aimingsystem. The aim has been preset at the factoryand should need no further adjustment.How

Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle’slow-beam headlamps. The high-beam headlampswill be correctly aimed if the low-beam headlampsare aimed proper

7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws,which are under the hood near each headlampassembly.The adjustment screw can be turned with a6 mm hex so

Bulb ReplacementFor the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 390.For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection,

Front Turn Signal and Fog LampsA. Turn Signal LampB. Fog LampTo replace a turn signal or fog lamp bulb, do thefollowing:1. Remove the protection shiel

1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 100 formore information.2. Remove the compact spare tire cover byturning the wing nut counterclockwise.3. Remove

2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. Theelastic cord must be under the belt. Then, placethe guide over the belt and insert the two edgesof the

4. Pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicleto expose the bulb sockets.5. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turncounterclockwise and pull the bulb a

4. Lift the wiper blade assembly up so it is in aT-shaped position. You should be able tosee a tab.5. Squeeze the tab together and pull the wiperblade

TiresYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tiresmade by a leading tire manufacturer. If you everhave questions about your tire warranty and whereto

Notice: If your vehicle has 245/45R18,P245/45ZR18 or P225/50R18 size tires, theyare classified as low-profile tires. Low-profiletires are more susceptibl

Tire Sidewall LabelingUseful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The examples below show a typicalpassenger vehicle tire and a compac

(E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord andnumber of plies in the sidewall and underthe tread.(F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tiremanufacture

(B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord andnumber of plies in the sidewall and underthe tread.(C) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The lettersand numb

(B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicatesthe tire section width in millimeters from sidewallto sidewall.(C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number th

Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressurein a tire, measured in pounds per square inch(psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built upheat f

Occupant Distribution: Designated seatingpositions.Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of anasymmetrical tire that has a particular side thatfaces outwa

How to Use This ManualMany people read the owner manual frombeginning to end when they first receive theirnew vehicle. If this is done, it can help you

{CAUTION:A safety belt that is not properly worn maynot provide the protection needed in acrash. The person wearing the belt couldbe seriously injured

Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number ofdesignated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs(68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See LoadingYour Vehicle on

Some road hazards can damage a tire beyondrepair. This damage could occur even before youhave driven on the tire in a deflated condition.When a tire ha

Inflation - Tire PressureTires need the correct amount of air pressure tooperate effectively.Notice: Do not let anyone tell you thatunder-inflation or o

When to CheckCheck your tires once a month or more. Do notforget to check the compact spare tire, if yourvehicle has one. The compact spare should bea

High-Speed Operation{CAUTION:Driving at high speeds, 100 mph(160 km/h) or higher, puts an additionalstrain on tires. Sustained high-speeddriving cause

The high-performance tires, size P225/55R16,P225/50R17 or P2225/50R18 require inflationpressure adjustment when driving your vehicle atspeeds of 100 mp

If a low tire pressure condition is detected, theTPMS will display the Check Tire Pressuremessage on the DIC or message center and, atthe same time, i

Your vehicle’s TPMS can alert you about a lowtire pressure condition but it does not replacenormal tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection andRotation o

6. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem.Activate the TPMS sensor by increasingor decreasing the tire’s air pressure forfive seconds, or until a hor

Federal Communications Commission(FCC) and Industry and ScienceCanadaThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the fo

Safety Belt PretensionersYour vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for thedriver and right front passenger. Although youcannot see them, they are loc

When rotating your vehicle’s tires, always use thecorrect rotation pattern shown here.If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, do notinclude it in th

When It Is Time for New TiresOne way to tell when itis time for new tires isto check the treadwearindicators, which willappear when your tireshave onl

The 18-inch performance tires, size245/45R18 96V, used on some vehicles, meetthe General Motors Tire Performance CriteriaSpecification (TPC Spec) ratin

{CAUTION:If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle,the wheel rim flanges could developcracks after many miles of driving. A tireand/or wheel could fail

Different Size Tires and WheelsIf you add wheels or tires that are a different sizethan your original equipment wheels and tires,this may affect the w

While the tires available on General Motorspassenger cars and light trucks may vary withrespect to these grades, they must also conformto federal safe

Temperature – A, B, CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B,and C, representing the tire’s resistance tothe generation of heat and its ability

If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheelbolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only withnew GM original equipment parts. This way,you will be sure

Tire Chains{CAUTION:Do not use tire chains. There is notenough clearance. Tire chains used on avehicle without the proper amount ofclearance can cause

{CAUTION:Getting under a vehicle when it is jackedup is dangerous. If the vehicle slips offthe jack, you could be badly injured orkilled. Never get un

Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrown booster seatsshould wear the vehicle’s safety belts.Q: What is the proper way to wear s

Lifting From the FrontThe front lifting points can be accessed fromeither side of your vehicle, behind the front tires.1. Locate the front lifting poi

Lifting From the RearThe rear lifting points can be accessed from eitherside of your vehicle, in front of the rear tires.1. Locate the rear lifting po

If a Tire Goes FlatIt is unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you aredriving, especially if you maintain your tiresproperly. See Tires on page 392. I

Your vehicle also has a Tire Pressure Monitor(TPM) which will alert you if there is a loss of tirepressure in any of the tires. These tires performso

Changing a Flat Tire (CTS Only)If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheeldamage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn onyour hazard warning fl

The following information will tell you next how touse the jack and change a tire.Removing the Spare Tire and Tools(CTS Only)The equipment you will ne

2. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwiseand remove it. Then remove the jack andwheel wrench.3. Remove the compact spare tire. See CompactSpar

Removing the Flat Tire andInstalling the Spare Tire (CTS Only)1. Loosen the wheel nuts, but do not removethem yet, using the wheel wrench. Turn thehan

2. Find the jacking location using the diagramabove and corresponding triangular-shapedhoisting notches located in the plastic molding.The front locat

{CAUTION:Raising your vehicle with the jackimproperly positioned can damage thevehicle and even make the vehicle fall. Tohelp avoid personal injury an

{CAUTION:Never do this.Here two children are wearing the samebelt. The belt can not properly spread theimpact forces. In a crash, the two childrencan

7. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrenchclockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough offthe ground for the compact spare tire tofit under the vehicl

{CAUTION:Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the partsto which it is fastened, can make thewheel nuts become loose after a time.The wheel could come off

13. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheelwrench counterclockwise. Lower the jackcompletely.{CAUTION:Incorrect wheel nuts or improperlytightened wheel

14. Tighten the wheelnuts firmly in acrisscross sequenceas shown.Notice: Wheel covers will not fit on yourcompact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover

Use the following diagram as a guide for storingthe compact spare tire in the trunk:A. Compact SpareTire CoverWing NutB. Compact SpareTire CoverC. Pla

And do not mix the compact spare tire or wheelwith other wheels or tires. They will not fit.Keep the spare tire and its wheel together.Notice: Tire cha

Many cleaners contain solvents that may becomeconcentrated in your vehicle’s breathing space.Before using cleaners, read and adhere toall safety instr

Fabric/CarpetUse a vacuum cleaner with a soft brushattachment frequently to remove dust and loosedirt. A canister vacuum with a beater bar inthe nozzl

LeatherA soft cloth dampened with water may be used toremove dust. If a more thorough cleaning isnecessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soapsolu

Wood PanelsUse a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water(use mild dish washing soap). Dry the woodimmediately with a clean cloth.Speaker CoversVacu

{CAUTION:Never do this.Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part isbehind the child. If the child wears the

GM-approved cleaning products can be obtainedfrom your dealer. See Vehicle Care/AppearanceMaterials on page 444. Do not use cleaning agentsthat are pe

Windshield and Wiper BladesIf the windshield is not clear after using thewindshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatterswhen running, wax, sap, or o

Notice: If you drive your vehicle through anautomatic car wash that has silicone carbidetire cleaning brushes, you could damagethe aluminum or chrome-

Underbody MaintenanceChemicals used for ice and snow removal anddust control can collect on the underbody. If theseare not removed, corrosion and rust

Vehicle Care/Appearance MaterialsDescription UsagePolishing ClothWax-TreatedInterior and exteriorpolishing cloth.Tar and Road OilRemoverRemoves tar, r

Vehicle IdentificationVehicle Identification Number (VIN)This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. Itappears on a plate in the front corner of thein

Electrical SystemAdd-On Electrical EquipmentNotice: Do not add anything electrical to yourvehicle unless you check with your dealerfirst. Some electric

Fuses and Circuit BreakersThe wiring circuits in your vehicle are protectedfrom short circuits by a combination of fusesand circuit breakers. This gre

Relays UsageLO SPEEDFANRELAY MINILow Speed Fan MotorHI SPEED FANRELAY MINIHigh Speed Fan MotorACCESSORYRELAY MINIWipe-WashS/P FANRELAY MINISeries/Para

WiringHarnessesUsageBODY W/H Wiring Harness ConnectionBODY W/H Wiring Harness ConnectionENG W/H Engine Wiring Harness ConnectionJ Cases UsageR REARRRP

Infants and Young ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs protection! Thisincludes infants and all other children. Neither thedistance traveled nor the ag

Fuses UsageSTRG CTLSTurn Signal Switch, Cruise ControlSwitchHTR VLV/CLTCHClutch Switch (Normal Closed),Clutch Switch (Normal Open),Jumper to Start Rel

Rear Underseat Fuse BlockTo access the rear underseat fuse blocks, you willhave to first remove the rear seat cushion.Removing the Rear Seat CushionNot

{CAUTION:A safety belt that is not properly routedthrough the seat cushion or is twisted willnot provide the protection needed in acrash. If the safet

3. With the seat cushion lowered, push rearwardand then press down on the seat cushion untilthe seat cushion snaps into place.4. Push and pull on the

Fuses UsageIGN 3Heated Seat Modules, Air InletMotor, Shifter AssemblySPARE Not UsedSPARE Not UsedFUSE PULLER Fuse PullerL FRT HTDSEAT MODDriver’s Heat

Rear Underseat Fuse Block(Passenger’s Side)The passenger’s side rear fuse block is locatedunder the rear seat on the passenger’s side of thevehicle. T

Fuses UsageINTERIORLAMPHush Panel Lamps, Puddle Lamps,Overhead Courtesy Lamp AssemblyPSGR DR MOD Right Front Passenger Door ModuleRIM/IGN SWRIM (Rear

Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants on

ApplicationCapacitiesEnglish MetricTransmission (Pan Removal and Replacement)Automatic 7.4 qt 7.0 L6-Speed Manual – CTS 1.9 qt 1.8 L6-Speed Manual – C

Maintenance Schedule ... 460Introduction ... 460Maintenance Requirements ...

{CAUTION:People should never hold a baby in theirarms while riding in a vehicle. A babydoes not weigh much — until a crash.During a crash a baby will

Maintenance ScheduleIntroductionImportant: Keep engine oil at the proper leveland change as recommended.Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The

Your Vehicle and the EnvironmentProper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keepyour vehicle in good working condition, but alsohelps the environment

This schedule is for vehicles that:• carry passengers and cargo withinrecommended limits. You will find these limitson the Tire and Loading Information

If you want to purchase service information, seeService Publications Ordering Information onpage 501.Owner Checks and Services on page 469 tells youwh

If the engine oil life system is ever resetaccidentally, you must service your vehicle within3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service.Remember t

Scheduled MaintenanceService Maintenance I Maintenance IIChange engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 346. Reset oil life system.See Engine Oil

Additional Required ServicesThe following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicatedmiles (kilometers)

Additional Required Services (cont’d)Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000(40 000)50,000(80 000)75,000(120 000)100,000(160 000)125,000(200 000)150,000(

(c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replacedif they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated.Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace withgenu

(i) Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. Thisservice can be complex; you should haveyour dealer perform this service. See EngineCoolant on page 357

{CAUTION:Children who are up against, or very closeto, any airbag when it inflates can beseriously injured or killed. Airbags pluslap-shoulder belts of

At Each Fuel FillIt is important to perform these underhood checksat each fuel fill.Engine Oil Level CheckCheck the engine oil level and add the proper

At Least Once a YearStarter Switch Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If thevehicle moves, you or other

Automatic Transmission Shift LockControl System Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves,

Parking Brake and AutomaticTransmission Park (P) Mechanism Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this check, yourvehicle could begin to move. You orothers

Recommended Fluids andLubricantsFluids and lubricants identified below by name,part number, or specification may be obtainedfrom your dealer.Usage Fluid

Usage Fluid/LubricantKey LockCylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,in Canada 10953474).Floor ShiftLinkageLubriplate Lu

Normal Maintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by name, part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Part GM Pa

Engine Drive Belt Routing2.8L V6 and 3.6L V6 Engines6.0L V8 Engine477

Maintenance RecordAfter the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service,and the type of services pe

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced ByMaintenance I orMaintenance IIServices Performed479

Q: What are the different types of add-onchild restraints?A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased bythe vehicle’s owner, are available in four

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced ByMaintenance I orMaintenance IIServices Performed480

Customer Assistance and Information ... 482Customer Satisfaction Procedure ... 482Online Owner Center ...

Customer Assistance andInformationCustomer Satisfaction ProcedureYour satisfaction and goodwill are importantto your dealer and to Cadillac. Normally,

STEP THREE (United States Owners): BothGeneral Motors and your dealer are committedto making sure you are completely satisfiedwith your new vehicle. Ho

STEP THREE (Canadian Owners):General Motors Participation in theMediation/Arbitration ProgramIn the event that you do not feel your concernshave been

Online Owner CenterOnline Owner Center(United States only)The Owner Center is a resource for your GMownership needs. Specific vehicle informationcan be

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) UsersTo assist customers who are deaf, hard ofhearing, or speech-impaired and who useText Telephones (TTYs

Overseas — Customer AssistancePlease contact the local General MotorsBusiness Unit.Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puert

Roadside ServiceIn the United States or Canada, call1-800-882-1112Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a yearCadillac’s exceptional Roadside Ser

Emergency Road Service is performed on site forthe following situations:• Towing Service: Emergency towing from apublic roadway or highway to the near

{CAUTION:The body structure of a young child isquite unlike that of an adult or older child,for whom the safety belts are designed. Ayoung child’s hip

Additional Services for CanadianCustomers• Trip Routing Service: Upon request, CadillacRoadside Service will send you detailed,computer-personalized m

Any customer who has access to a (TTY) or aconventional teletypewriter can communicate withCadillac by dialing from the United States orCanada 1-888-8

Scheduling Service AppointmentsWhen your vehicle requires warranty service,you should contact your dealer and request anappointment. By scheduling a s

Public Transportation or FuelReimbursementIf your vehicle requires warranty repairs, andpublic transportation is used as “shuttle service,”the reimbur

Vehicle Data Collection and EventData RecordersYour vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles,has a number of sophisticated computer systemsthat monit

In addition, once GM collects or receives data,GM may:• use the data for GM research needs,• make it available for research whereappropriate confidenti

Recycled original equipment parts may alsobe used for repair. These parts are typicallyremoved from vehicles that were total losses inprior accidents.

If your vehicle is leased, the leasing companymay require you to have insurance that assuresrepairs with Genuine GM Original EquipmentManufacturer (OE

• Gather the important information you willneed from the other driver. Things like name,address, phone number, driver’s licensenumber, vehicle license

Managing the Vehicle DamageRepair ProcessIn the event that your vehicle requires damagerepairs, GM recommends that you take an activerole in its repai

Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in this manual you will find these notices:Notice: These mean there is somethingthat could damage your vehicle.A notice te

A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint withthe seating surface against the back of theinfant. The harness system holds the infant inplace an

Reporting Safety DefectsReporting Safety Defects to theUnited States GovernmentIf you believe that your vehicle has a defect whichcould cause a crash

In Canada, please call us at 1-888-446-2000. Or,write:Canadian Cadillac Customer CommunicationCentre, CA1-163-005General Motors of Canada Limited1908

Owner InformationOwner publications are written specifically forowners and intended to provide basic operationalinformation about the vehicle. The owne

AAccessories and Modifications ... 332Accessory Power Outlet(s) ... 178Additives, Fuel ...

Appearance Care (cont.)Speaker Covers ... 439Tires ... 442Und

CCalibration ... 133California Fuel ... 336California Propos

Collision Damage Repair ... 495Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ... 38Compact Spare Tire ...

Driver Information Center (DIC) (cont.)Status of Vehicle Systems ... 219System Controls ... 2

FFilterEngine Air Cleaner ... 352Finish Damage ... 442Flashers, Hazard Warnin

HHazard Warning Flashers ... 160Head Restraints ... 17HeadlampAiming ...

A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designedto improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety beltsystem. Some booster seats have a shoulder beltpositio

KKeyless Entry System ... 92Keys ... 91LLabeling, Tire Sidew

MMaintenance ScheduleAdditional Required Services ... 466At Each Fuel Fill ... 470At Least Once a

OOdometer ... 190Odometers, Trip ... 191Off-Road Recovery ...

QQuestions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 25RRadios ... 258Care of Your CD Player ...

SSafety BeltPretensioners ... 41Reminder Light ... 192Safety BeltsCare

Spare TireCompact ... 434Installing ... 427Remving ...

Tires (cont.)Inspection and Rotation ... 409Installing the Spare Tire ... 427Lifting Your Vehicle ...

VVehicleControl ... 292Damage Warnings ... 5Loading ...

WindshieldWasher ... 166Washer Fluid ... 370Wiper Blade Repla

Securing an Add-on Child Restraintin the Vehicle{CAUTION:A child can be seriously injured or killedin a crash if the child restraint is notproperly se

Securing the Child Within the ChildRestraintThere are several systems for securing the childwithin the child restraint. One system, thethree-point har

Where to Put the RestraintAccident statistics show that children are safer ifthey are restrained in the rear rather than the frontseat. We recommend t

Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH)The LATCH system holds a child restraint duringdriving or in a crash. This system is designedto make inst

Top Tether AnchorA top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the childrestraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is builtinto the vehicle. The top tethe

To assist you in locatingthe lower anchors, eachseating position withlower anchors hastwo labels, near thecrease between theseatback and the seatcushi

Securing a Child Restraint Designed forthe LATCH System{CAUTION:If a LATCH-type child restraint is notattached to anchors, the restraint will notbe ab

{CAUTION:Children can be seriously injured orstrangled if a shoulder belt is wrappedaround their neck and the safety beltcontinues to tighten. Secure

These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:6

2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommendsthat the top tether be attached, attach andtighten the top tether to the top tether anchor,if equippe

If the position you areusing has an adjustablehead restraint and youare using a single tether,route the tether underthe head restraint and inbetween t

3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if you ever had to.4. To tighten

5. If your child restraint has a top tether,attach and tighten the top tether to thetop tether anchor. Refer to the instructionsthat came with the chi

A label on your sun visor says, “Never put arear-facing child seat in the front.” This is becausethe risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the

If your child restraint has the LATCH system,see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children(LATCH) on page 55.There is no top tether anchor in the right f

2. Put the child restraint on the seat.3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap andshoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety beltthrough or around

5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulderbelt while you push down on the childrestraint. You may find it helpful to use yourknee to push down on

A thick layer of additional material such as ablanket, or aftermarket equipment such as seatcovers heaters or massagers, located between theseat cushi

Here are the most important things to know aboutthe airbag system:{CAUTION:You can be severely injured or killed in acrash if you are not wearing your

Front Seats ... 8Manual Seats ... 8Power Seats ...

{CAUTION:Both frontal and side impact airbags inflatewith great force, faster than the blink of aneye. If you are too close to an inflatingairbag, as yo

There is an airbagreadiness light on theinstrument panel cluster,which shows theairbag symbol.The system checks the airbag electrical systemfor malfun

The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in theinstrument panel on the passenger’s side.The driver’s seat-mounted side impact airbag is inthe sid

The right front passenger’s seat-mounted sideimpact airbag is in the side of the passenger’sseatback closest to the door.The roof-mounted side impact

The roof-mounted side impact airbag for the frontpassenger and the passenger directly behindthe front passenger is in the ceiling above the sidewindow

When Should an Airbag Inflate?The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontalairbags are designed to inflate in moderate tosevere frontal or near-front

Frontal airbags (driver and right front passenger)are not intended to inflate during vehiclerollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts.The side i

But the frontal airbags would not help you in manytypes of collisions, including rollovers, rearimpacts, and many side impacts, primarily becausean oc

The parts of the airbag that come into contact withyou may be warm, but not too hot to touch.There may be some smoke and dust coming fromthe vents in

Passenger Sensing SystemYour vehicle has a passenger sensing system forthe right front passenger position. The passengerairbag status indicator will b

Front SeatsManual Seats{CAUTION:If the seatback is not locked, it couldmove forward in a sudden stop or crash.That could cause injury to the personsit

Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodatea rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sunvisor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seatin

The passenger sensing system is designed to turnoff the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if:• The right front passenger seat is unoccupied.• The

passenger sensing system has allowed the airbagto be enabled, the on indicator will light andstay lit to remind you that the airbag is active.For some

{CAUTION:If the airbag readiness light in theinstrument panel cluster ever comes onand stays on, it means that somethingmay be wrong with the airbag s

Servicing Your Airbag-EquippedVehicleAirbags affect how your vehicle should beserviced. There are parts of the airbag system inseveral places around y

Adding Equipment to YourAirbag-Equipped VehicleQ: Is there anything I might add to the frontor sides of the vehicle that could keep theairbags from wo

Restraint System CheckChecking the Restraint SystemsNow and then, make sure the safety belt reminderlight and all your belts, buckles, latch plates,re

Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash{CAUTION:A crash can damage the restraint systemsin your vehicle. A damaged restraintsystem may not prope

✍ NOTES88

Keys ... 91Remote Keyless Entry System ... 92Remote Keyless Entry System O

Power SeatsIf the vehicle has power seats, the controls usedto operate them are located on the outboardside of the seats.• Move the seat forward or re

OnStar®System ... 137Universal Home Remote System ... 139Universal Home Remote System(With Three R

Keys{CAUTION:Leaving children in a vehicle with theignition key is dangerous for manyreasons. They could operate the powerwindows or other controls or

One key works all of thelock cylinders on thevehicle.Your vehicle has an Immobilizer VehicleTheft-Deterrent System. The key has atransponder in the ke

At times you may notice a decrease in operatingrange. This is normal for any remote keyless entrysystem. If the transmitter does not work or if youhav

W(Unlock): Press this symbol on the RKEtransmitter to unlock the driver’s door. This alsodisarms the theft-deterrent system. Press thebutton again to

Battery ReplacementUnder normal use, the battery in the RKEtransmitter should last about four years.The battery is weak if the transmitter will not wo

Doors and LocksDoor Locks{CAUTION:Unlocked doors can be dangerous.• Passengers, especially children, caneasily open the doors and fall out of amoving

From the inside, use themanual lock leverslocated on the doorpanels near thewindows.Push down on the manual lock lever to lock thedoor. To unlock the

Delayed LockingWith this feature, you can delay the actual lockingof the doors.When the power door lock switch or the lockbutton on the Remote Keyless

Rear Door Security LocksYour vehicle has rear door security locks thatprevent passengers from opening the rear doorson your vehicle from the inside.Th