2009 Cadillac CTS Owners Manual

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Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether this will affect my airbag system? A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. In addition, your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring. 1-70 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer/retailer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-34 for more information. Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Care of Safety Belts on page 5-113. Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-35 for more information. Notice: or broken, the airbag may not work properly. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If there are any opened or broken airbag covers, have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. For the location of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? on page 1-61. See your dealer/retailer for service. If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, 1-71 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash { CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. If the vehicle has been in a crash, do you need new safety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer/retailer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or LATCH system (if equipped), was not being used at the time of the crash. If an airbag inﬂates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started, or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-35. 1-72 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............................................................2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................2-5 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...................................................2-6 Keyless Access System ...................................2-8 Keyless Access System Operation ....................2-9 Remote Vehicle Start ....................................2-15 Doors and Locks ............................................2-17 Door Locks ..................................................2-17 Central Door Unlocking System ......................2-17 Power Door Locks ........................................2-18 Delayed Locking ...........................................2-18 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..............2-18 Rear Door Security Locks ..............................2-19 Lockout Protection ........................................2-19 Trunk ..........................................................2-20 Windows ........................................................2-23 Power Windows ............................................2-24 Sun Visors ...................................................2-26 Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................2-27 Theft-Deterrent System ..................................2-27 Immobilizer ..................................................2-28 Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) ................2-29 Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) ...........2-30 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................2-31 New Vehicle Break-In ....................................2-31 Ignition Positions (Key Access) .......................2-32 Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) ..................2-33 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................2-34 Starting the Engine .......................................2-34 Engine Coolant Heater ..................................2-36 Automatic Transmission Operation ...................2-37 Manual Transmission Operation ......................2-42 Parking Brake ..............................................2-44 Electric Parking Brake ...................................2-45 Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) ......2-48 Shifting Out of Park ......................................2-49 Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) .......2-50 Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-51 Engine Exhaust ............................................2-51 Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................2-52 2-1 Section 2 Features and Controls Universal Home Remote System ......................2-61 Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED) ...........................2-61 Storage Areas ................................................2-65 Glove Box ...................................................2-65 Cupholders ..................................................2-65 Instrument Panel Storage ...............................2-66 Center Console Storage .................................2-66 Convenience Net ..........................................2-66 Sunroof .........................................................2-66 Mirrors ...........................................................2-53 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ................2-53 Outside Power Mirrors ...................................2-53 Park Tilt Mirrors ............................................2-54 Outside Convex Mirror ...................................2-54 Outside Heated Mirrors ..................................2-54 Object Detection Systems ...............................2-54 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ............2-54 OnStar® System .............................................2-57 2-2 Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keyless access transmitter in the vehicle and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keyless access transmitter in a vehicle with children. 2-3 One of the following keys come with the vehicle. This key is used for the driver door, ignition, and glove box. To remove the key, press the button (A) near the bottom of the keyless access transmitter, and pull the key out. Never pull the key out without pressing the button. This key, located inside the keyless access transmitter, is used for the driver door, glove box, and rear seat pass-through door. See “Rear Seat Pass-Through Door” under Trunk on page 2-20 for more information. This vehicle may have the Keyless Access System. See Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 2-32 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 2-33 for information on starting the vehicle. Notice: you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Service on page 7-8. If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle, 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System If this vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, it operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range, try this: (cid:129) Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. Stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. (cid:129) Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. (cid:129) Check the transmitter’s battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer/retailer or a qualiﬁed technician for service. 2-5 (cid:129) Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 65 feet (20 m) away from the vehicle. There are other conditions that can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-5. Do not pull on the chrome base of the transmitter. Q (Lock): Press to lock all the doors. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps may ﬂash once to indicate locking has occurred. The horn may chirp when Q is pressed again within ﬁve seconds. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-71 for additional information. 2-6 K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door. If K is pressed again within ﬁve seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps ﬂash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-71. V (Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold for about one second to unlock the trunk. The automatic transmission must be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be in Neutral with the parking brake set. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to locate the vehicle. The turn signal lamps ﬂash and the horn sounds three times. Press and hold L for more than two seconds to activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps ﬂash and the horn sounds for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to START or L is pressed again. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work. The vehicle comes with two transmitters. Each transmitter will have a number on top of it, “1” or “2”. These numbers correspond to the driver of the vehicle. For example, the memory seat position for driver 1 will be recalled when using the transmitter labeled “1”, if enabled through the DIC. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1-8 and DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-71 for more information. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer/retailer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to the vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be programmed. Any lost or stolen transmitters no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it. See “Relearn Remote Key” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-50. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the Replace Battery In Remote Key message displays in the DIC. See “Replace Battery In Remote Key” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-57 for additional information. Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter. To replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter with a ﬂat, thin object inserted into the notch, located above the metal base. 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Snap the transmitter back together. 2-7 Keyless Access System Your vehicle may have a Keyless Access System that operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. If you ever notice a decrease in the keyless access transmitter range, try doing one of the following: (cid:129) Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. (cid:129) Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. (cid:129) Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See “Battery Replacement” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-9. (cid:129) Check to make sure that an electronic device such as a cellular phone or lap top computer is not causing interference. If you are still having trouble, see your dealer/retailer or a qualiﬁed technician for service. 2-8 (cid:129) Keyless Access System Operation The Keyless Access System transmitter functions will work up to 195 feet (60 m) away from the vehicle. The Keyless Access System lets you lock and unlock the doors and access the trunk without removing the remote transmitter from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The keyless access transmitter must be within 3 feet (1 m) of the door or trunk being opened. Keyless Unlocking With the keyless access transmitter in range, approach the front door to unlock it and pull the handle to open the door. All doors will unlock when you approach the vehicle with the keyless access transmitter and open the driver’s door. With the keyless access transmitter in range, pull the rear door handle once to unlock the door and a second time to open the door. To customize which doors unlock when the driver’s door handle is pulled, see “Keyless Unlock” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-71. Keyless Locking The doors lock after several seconds if all doors are closed and at least one keyless access transmitter has been removed from the interior of the vehicle. To customize whether the doors automatically lock when you exit the vehicle, see “Keyless Locking” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-71. 2-9 Keyless Trunk Opening Press the trunk release button located on the trunk lid above the license plate to open the trunk if the keyless access transmitter is within range. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Keyless Access System on page 2-8. With Remote Start Shown, Without Similar Q (Lock): Press once to lock the doors. The turn signal indicators ﬂash. When Q is pressed twice, the turn signal indicators ﬂash twice, and the horn sounds once to conﬁrm locking. 2-10 To program the vehicle so the turn signal indicators do not ﬂash and the horn does not sound when pressing Q on the keyless access transmitter, see “Remote Door Lock Feedback” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-71. K (Unlock): Press once to unlock only the driver door. The turn signal indicators ﬂash twice. Press K twice within ﬁve seconds to unlock all the doors. The interior lamps may come on. To program the vehicle so the turn signal indicators do not ﬂash and the fog lamps and reverse lamps remain on steady for about 20 seconds when the keyless access transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle, see ″Remote Door Unlock Feedback″ under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-71. For vehicles with the memory feature, press K on the keyless access transmitter to program and recall the memory settings. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1-8 for more information. / (Remote Start): Press to operate the remote start feature. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-15 for additional information. G (Trunk): Press and hold for about one second to unlock the trunk. If the engine is running, the shift lever must be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or in Neutral with the parking brake set for a manual transmission. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to locate the vehicle. The horn sounds three times and the turn signal lamps ﬂash three times. Press and hold L for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signal lamps ﬂash for 30 seconds. Press and release L again to stop the alarm. The vehicle comes with two transmitters. Each transmitter will have a number on top of it, “1” or “2”. These numbers correspond to the driver of the vehicle. For example, the memory seat position for driver 1 will be recalled when using the transmitter labeled “1”, if enabled through the DIC. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1-8 and DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-71 for more information. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only keyless access transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer/retailer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work. Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters matched to it. Programming with a Recognized Transmitter A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter. For vehicles sold in Canada, two recognized transmitters are required to program a new transmitter. 1. The vehicle must be off. 2. Both the recognized and new transmitters must be with you. 3. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder located on the outside of the driver door. 4. Turn the key to the unlock position ﬁve times within ﬁve seconds. 5. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays Ready To Learn Electronic Key #2, 3 or 4. 2-11 7. A beep sounds once the transmitter is programmed. The DIC displays Ready To Learn Electronic Key #3 or 4, or Maximum # Electronic Keys Learned. 8. Press the ignition control knob to exit programming mode. 9. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K on the keyless access transmitter two times. 10. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 6 through 9. Programming without a Recognized Transmitter United States owners are permitted to program a new transmitter to their vehicle when a recognized transmitter is not available. The Canadian immobilizer standard requires that Canadian owners see their dealer/retailer for programming new transmitters when two recognized transmitters are not available. 6. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the front of the vehicle. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area located between the driver and front passenger seats. 2-12 The procedure requires three, ten minute cycles to complete the matching process. 1. The vehicle must be off. 2. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the front of the vehicle. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area located between the driver and front passenger seats. 3. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder located on the driver door. 4. Turn the key to the unlock position ﬁve times within ﬁve seconds. 5. The DIC displays Press Start Control To Learn Keys. 6. Press the ignition switch in. 7. The DIC reads Learn Delay Active Wait XX Min and counts down to zero. 8. The DIC displays Press Start Control To Learn Keys again. 9. Press the ignition switch in again. 10. Repeat Steps 7, 8 and 9. 11. The DIC reads Learn Delay Active Wait XX Min and counts down to zero. 12. A beep sounds and the DIC reads Ready To Learn Electronic Key # X. All previously known transmitter programming has been erased. 13. A beep sounds once programming is complete. The DIC displays Ready To Learn Electronic Key # 2. To program additional transmitters, insert each transmitter in the pocket until a beep is heard and the DIC advances to the next electronic key number. Up to four transmitters can be programmed. The DIC displays Maximum # Electronic Keys Learned and exits the programming mode. Press the ignition control knob to complete the process. 14. Press the ignition control knob if programming is complete. 15. Press K on each newly programmed transmitter to complete the process. 2-13 Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery Replace the battery if the Replace Battery In Remote Key message displays in the DIC. See “Replace Battery In Remote Key” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-57 for additional information. If the transmitter battery is weak, the DIC may display Electronic Key Not Detected when you try to start the vehicle. To start the vehicle, place the transmitter in the center console storage area transmitter pocket with the buttons facing to the front of the vehicle. Then, with the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and the ignition control knob. See Starting the Engine on page 2-34, for additional information about the vehicle’s electronic keyless ignition with push start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible. 2-14 Battery Replacement Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter. 1. Separate the transmitter with a ﬂat, thin object inserted into the slot on the side or back of the transmitter. 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Snap the transmitter back together. Remote Vehicle Start This vehicle may have a remote starting feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. It may also start the vehicle’s automatic climate control system. When the remote start system is active, the climate control system heats and cools the inside of the vehicle according to the previous settings of the system before turning the vehicle off. The windshield defroster and/or rear window defogger turn on if it is cold outside. If the vehicle has heated seats, they also turn on if the interior or exterior temperature is cold enough. See Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 1-7 for additional information. Normal operation of the climate control system returns after the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. See Dual Climate Control System on page 3-24. / (Remote Start): This button will be on the transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. To start the vehicle using the remote start feature: 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press and release the transmitter’s Q , then immediately press and hold the transmitter’s / for at least four seconds or until the vehicle’s turn signal lamps ﬂash. The vehicle’s doors will be locked. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps turn on and remain on while the vehicle is running. 3. If it is the ﬁrst remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine is still running, to extend the engine running time by 10 minutes. Remote start can be extended one time. If the vehicle is left running it automatically shuts off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done. To manually shut off a remote start: (cid:129) Aim the transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning ﬂashers. Turn the ignition switch on and then off. When you enter the vehicle during a remote start, press the brake pedal and turn the ignition to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle. Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles. Do not use the remote start feature if the vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle may run out of fuel. 2-15 (cid:129) (cid:129) The remote vehicle start feature provides two separate starts, each with 10 minutes of engine running, or it provides one start with 10 minutes of engine running that may be extended 10 more minutes. If the transmitter lock button is pressed and released and then the remote start button is pressed and held again before the ﬁrst 10 minutes of engine running time has expired, 10 minutes are added to the remaining minutes. For example, if the lock button and then the remote start buttons are pressed again after ﬁve minutes of the engine run time, 10 minutes are added and you now have 15 minutes of engine running. The added ten minutes are considered a second remote vehicle start. Once two remote starts or a single start with a time extension have been used, the vehicle must be started normally before the remote start feature can be used again. The remote start feature does not operate if any of the following occur: The ignition is in any position other than LOCK/OFF. (cid:129) A keyless access transmitter is inside the vehicle. The hood is open. There is an emission control system malfunction. The engine turns off during a remote vehicle start if the coolant temperature gets too high, or the oil pressure is too low. If this vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions have an increased range of operation. However, the range may be less while the vehicle is running. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-5 or Keyless Access System on page 2-8 for additional information. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-51 for important safety information when using remote start in a closed garage. 2-16 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. (cid:129) Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven. (cid:129) Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. (cid:129) Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. From the inside, use the manual lock levers located on the door panels near the windows. Push down on the manual lock lever to lock the door. To unlock the door, pull up on the lever. If the windows are down and the doors are locked, do not reach in to manually unlock the vehicle because you will set off the alarm. From the outside, use the key, or press the lock or unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-6 for more information. On vehicles with the Remote Keyless Access system, the door unlocks by pulling the door handle when you have the transmitter with you. See Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-9 for more information. Central Door Unlocking System The vehicle has a central door unlocking feature. When unlocking the driver door, the other doors can be unlocked by holding the key in the turned position for a few seconds or by quickly turning the key twice in the lock cylinder. 2-17 Power Door Locks On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are located on the front doors. " (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Q (Lock): Remove the key from the ignition and press to lock the doors. Delayed Locking With this feature, you can delay the actual locking of the doors. When the power door lock switch is pressed when the key is not in the ignition and the driver door is opened, a chime will sound three times indicating that delayed locking is active. When all the doors are closed, the doors will lock automatically after ﬁve seconds. If a door is reopened before ﬁve seconds have elapsed, the ﬁve second timer will reset itself once all the doors are closed again. You can press the door lock switch again or the lock button on the RKE transmitter to override this feature and lock the doors immediately. Programmable Automatic Door Locks If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, the vehicle is programmed so that the doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). The doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is moved into P (Park). If the vehicle has a manual transmission, the vehicle is programmed so that the doors will lock automatically after the vehicle speed reaches 5 mph (8 km). The doors will automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off and the key is removed from the ignition. If someone needs to exit the vehicle once the doors are locked, have that person use the manual lever or power door lock switch. When the door is closed again, it will not lock automatically. Use the manual lever or the power door lock switch to lock the door. The power door locks can be programmed through prompts displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). For more information on programming, see DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-71. 2-18 Rear Door Security Locks The vehicle has rear door security locks. These prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. The rear door security locks are located on the inside edge of each rear door. The rear doors must be open to access them. The label showing lock and unlock positions is located near the lock. Lock Label shown To set the locks: 1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position. 2. Close the door. When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on: 1. Unlock the door using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or Keyless Access System transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the power door lock switch, or the rear door manual lock. 2. Open the door from the outside. To cancel the rear door security lock: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside. 2. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position. Lockout Protection If the power door lock switch is pressed when the key is in the ignition and a door is open, all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. If the doors are closed, they can be locked by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Be sure to remove the key from the ignition when locking the vehicle. This feature can be overridden by pressing the lock button on the RKE transmitter or by pressing the power lock switch a second time. On vehicles with a Keyless Access System, the system can be programmed to alert you when all the doors are closed and a transmitter has been left inside of the vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-71 for more information. 2-19 Trunk { CAUTION: Trunk Lock Release The remote trunk release button is located on the lower portion of the driver door. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: (cid:129) Close all of the windows. (cid:129) Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. (cid:129) Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index. If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 2-51. 2-20 To use the remote trunk release, the shift lever must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral) for a vehicle with an automatic transmission. The shift lever must be in N (Neutral), with the parking brake set for a vehicle with a manual transmission. (cid:129) Press the button to open the trunk. You can also press the button with the trunk symbol on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to open the trunk. With the Keyless Access System, when you have the transmitter, the trunk can be opened by the trunk release button located on the rear of the trunk above the license plate. The vehicle must be in P (Park) and the valet mode turned off. If the vehicle is locked, the keyless access transmitter must be within 3 feet (1 meter) of the trunk opening for it to be recognized and allow the trunk to open. If the vehicle is ever without power, the trunk area can still be accessed by using one of the following procedures. On vehicles with a rear seat pass-through door: 1. Fold the rear armrest down and open the pass-through door. See “Rear-Seat Pass Through” following for more information. 2. Reach upward through the opening to locate the emergency trunk release handle. See “Emergency Trunk Release Handle” for more information. 3. Pull forward on the trunk release handle to open the trunk lid. On vehicles with a split folding rear seat: 1. Fold down the rear seatback. See Split Folding Rear Seat on page 1-13 for more information. 2. Reach upward through the opening to locate the trunk release handle. 3. Pull forward on the trunk release handle to open the trunk lid. 2-21 Emergency Trunk Release Handle Close the trunk by pulling on the handle. Do not use the handle as a tie-down. Rear-Seat Pass Through If the vehicle has the rear seat-pass through door, the trunk can be accessed through the rear seat. This is useful when transporting long items. To open the door, pull down the rear seat armrest. Then pull the lever all the way down to release the door. To close the door, push it up and back into place. Then try to open the door without pulling up on the lever to make sure it is locked into place. 2-22 Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located on the back wall of the trunk. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle toward the front of the vehicle to open the trunk from the inside. Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. 2-23 Power Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows. 2-24 The power window switches are located on the driver door. In addition, each door has a switch for its own window. The front power window switch operates with two positions for both up and down movement and the rear power window switch operates with one position for up and two positions for down movement. Press the switch to the ﬁrst position to lower the window to the desired level. Pull the switch up to raise the window. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP) that allows you to use the power windows once the ignition has been turned off. For more information, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-34. Express-Down/Up Windows Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch. Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate the express feature. The express mode can be canceled at any time by brieﬂy pressing or pulling the switch. Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the window when the express-up is active, the window will stop at the obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factory position. Weather conditions such as severe icing may also cause the window to auto-reverse. The window will return to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is removed. Express Window Anti-Pinch Override { CAUTION: If express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path. In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can be overridden in a supervised mode. Hold the window switch all the way up to the second position. The window will rise for as long as the switch is held. Once the switch is released, the express mode is re-activated. In this mode, the window can still close on an object in its path. Use care when using the override mode. 2-25 Programming the Power Windows If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or is not working, you will need to reprogram each front power window for the express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle’s battery. To program each front window, follow these steps: 1. With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active, close all doors. 2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window is fully open. 3. Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed. 4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed. The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process for the other windows. Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): The rear window lockout button is located on the driver door near the window switches. Press the right side of the button to disable the rear window controls. The light on the button will illuminate, indicating the feature is in use. The rear windows still can be raised or lowered using the driver window switches when the lockout feature is active. To restore power to the rear windows, press the button again. The light on the button will go out. Sun Visors Swing down the visor to block out glare. It can also be detached from the center mount and moved to the side to block glare from that direction. The driver visor may also have buttons for a built-in garage door opener. See Universal Home Remote System on page 2-61 for more information. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror Pull the visor down and lift the cover to access the mirror. A light comes on when the cover is lifted and goes out when it is closed. 2-26 Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Theft-Deterrent System If your vehicle has this feature, the security light is located on the instrument panel cluster. To activate the theft-deterrent system: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the transmitter. The security light should come on and stay on. 3. Close all doors. The security light should go off after about 30 seconds. The alarm is not armed until the security light goes off. If a locked door or trunk is opened without using the key in the driver’s door key cylinder or the transmitter, a ten second pre-alarm will occur. The horn will chirp and the lights will ﬂash. If the key is not placed in the ignition and turned to START or the door is not unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter during the ten second pre-alarm, the alarm will go off. Your vehicle’s headlamps will ﬂash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds, then will turn off to save the battery power. The theft-deterrent system will not activate if the doors are locked with the vehicle’s key or the manual door lock. It activates only if the power door lock switch is used while the door is open or with the transmitter. You should also remember that you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: Lock the vehicle with the door key after the doors are closed. (cid:129) Always unlock a door with the transmitter. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm. If you set off the alarm by accident, turn off the alarm by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter. The alarm will not stop if you try to unlock a door any other way. 2-27 (cid:129) Immobilizer This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by following these steps: 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window and open the driver’s door. 2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the transmitter. 3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait for the security light to go out. 4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. This should set off the alarm. While the alarm is set, the power door unlock switch will not work. If the alarm does not sound when it should but the headlamps ﬂash, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-120 Fuses and Circuit Breakers. If the alarm does not sound or the headlamps do not ﬂash, the vehicle should be serviced by your dealer/retailer. 2-28 Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) Your vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition. The theft-deterrent system is disarmed when the key is turned to ON/RUN. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in your vehicle and automatically disarms the system. Only the correct key will start the vehicle. If the key is ever damaged, you may not be able to start your vehicle. When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light comes on, there may be a problem with your theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-120. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the ﬁrst key may be faulty. See your dealer/retailer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made. It is possible for the theft-deterrent system decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 keys can be programmed for the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming additional keys only. To program a new key do the following: 1. Verify that the new key has 1 stamped on it. 2. Insert the current driver’s key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start see your dealer/retailer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to ON/RUN within ﬁve seconds of the ignition being turned to LOCK/OFF in Step 3. 5. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed. It may not be apparent that the security light went on due to how quickly the key is programmed. 6. Repeat the Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to be programmed. In an emergency, contact Cadillac Roadside Service. See Roadside Service on page 7-8. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle. 2-29 Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) Your vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the ignition control knob is turned to LOCK/OFF. The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition control knob is pushed in and a valid transmitter is found in the vehicle. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The system has one or more keyless access transmitters that are matched to an immobilizer control unit in your vehicle. Only a correctly matched keyless access transmitter will start the vehicle. If the keyless access transmitter is ever damaged, you may not be able to start your vehicle. When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light comes on, there may be a problem with your immobilizer system. Turn the ignition control knob off and try again. If the ignition control knob does not rotate, and the keyless access transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another keyless access transmitter. Or, you may try placing the transmitter in the transmitter pocket located in the center console. See “Electronic Key Not Detected” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-57. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-120. If the ignition control knob still does not rotate with the other transmitter, your vehicle needs service. If the ignition control knob does rotate, the ﬁrst transmitter may be faulty. See your dealer/retailer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new keyless access transmitter programmed to the vehicle. It is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement keyless access transmitters. Up to 4 keyless access transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle. To program additional transmitters, see “Matching transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-9. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle. 2-30 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: (cid:129) Keep your speed at 70 mph (113 km/h) or less for the ﬁrst 1,500 miles (2 414km). (cid:129) Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. (cid:129) Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. (cid:129) Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. 2-31 Ignition Positions (Key Access) The key can be turned to four different positions. To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the brake pedal must be applied. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from its cylinder could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in. If it is and you have a manual transmission vehicle, turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. If none of this works, then the vehicle needs service. 2-32 A (LOCK/OFF): This is the only position in which the key can be inserted or removed. This position locks the ignition and shifter on automatic transmission vehicles, and the ignition and steering wheel on manual transmission vehicles. B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. This position allows you to turn off the engine. C (ON/RUN): This position is for driving. It is the position the ignition switch returns to after the engine starts, and the key is released. To shift the transmission out of P (Park), the ignition key has to be in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. The battery could be drained if the key is left in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine off. The vehicle might not start if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time. D (START): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch returns to ON/RUN for driving. A warning tone will sound when the driver door is opened, the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF and the key is in the ignition. Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) You can turn the ignition control knob to four different positions. To shift out of P (Park), ignition must be in the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be applied. Using a tool to force the ignition control knob from its cylinder could damage it. Make sure the keyless access transmitter is inside the vehicle when trying to turn the ignition control knob. A (LOCK/OFF): The ignition control knob cannot be removed from the vehicle. The keyless access transmitter must be inside the vehicle to start the engine. This position locks the ignition and shifter on automatic transmission vehicles, and the ignition and steering wheel on manual transmission vehicles. B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position allows you to use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. This position will allow you to turn off the engine. C (ON/RUN): This position is for driving. It is the position the ignition switch returns to after the engine starts, and the control knob is released. If you need to shift the transmission out of P (Park), the ignition control knob has to be in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine off. You may not be able to start your vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time. D (START): This position starts the engine. 2-33 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: (cid:129) Audio System (cid:129) Power Windows (cid:129) Sunroof (if equipped) Power to the audio system will work up to 10 minutes or until the driver door is opened. Power to the windows or sunroof will work up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened. For an additional 10 minutes of operation, close all the doors and turn the key to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF. Starting the Engine Place the transmission in the proper gear. If the vehicle has the keyless access system, the keyless access transmitter must be authenticated in order for the ignition control knob to turn. The transmitter can be authenticated either by putting your foot on the brake pedal or by pushing the ignition control knob in. Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. 2-34 If the vehicle has the keyless access system, put your foot on the brake pedal and turn the ignition control knob to the START position. When the engine begins cranking, let go of the ignition control knob, it will return to the ON/RUN position. If the transmitter is not in the vehicle or something is interfering with the transmitter, the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display Electronic Key Not Detected. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-57 for more information. If the battery in the keyless access transmitter needs replacing, the DIC displays Replace Battery In Remote Key. The vehicle can still be driven. See “Battery Replacement” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-9 for more information. Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped. Manual Transmission The shift lever should be in neutral position and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal down to the ﬂoor and start the engine. The vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down. Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. If the vehicle has the keyless access system, push the ignition control knob in and turn the knob to the START position. When the engine starts, let go of the ignition. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned to the START position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts. If the engine does not start and the key is held in START for many seconds, cranking will be stopped after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage. To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running. Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition switch to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by returning the key to the START position immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to let the cranking motor cool down. 2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to a maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. If the vehicle starts brieﬂy but then stops again, do the same thing. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer/retailer. If you do not, the engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. 2-35 Engine Coolant Heater Vehicles with the engine coolant heater can use this option in cold weather conditions at or below 0°F (−18°C) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug in the coolant heater at least four hours before starting your vehicle. An internal thermostat in the plug-end of the cord may exist which will prevent engine coolant heater operation at temperatures above 0°F (−18°C). To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located near the driver side strut tower. Remove the plastic cap to access the plug. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. { CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a ﬁre. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be damaged. Contact your dealer/retailer for information on how long to use the heater in your particular area. 2-36 Automatic Transmission Operation The shift lever is located on the center console between the front seats. { CAUTION: There are several different positions for the shift lever. P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-48. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on page 4-29. Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You must fully apply the regular brakes ﬁrst and then press the shift lever button before you can shift from P (Park) when the ignition key is in ON/RUN. 2-37 If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear. See Shifting Out of Park on page 2-49. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse) can be used to rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging your transmission. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-20 for additional information. N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. You can also use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. 2-38 D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more power for passing, and you are: (cid:129) Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. (cid:129) Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. The transmission will shift down to a lower gear and have more power. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see Skidding under Loss of Control on page 4-12 While in D (Drive), the CTS-V vehicle’s ﬁrst forward gear automatic shift after starting the vehicle will be from 1 (First). Afterwards, the CTS-V vehicles will always start in 2 (Second) gear. While in M (Manual Mode), for increased performance, the vehicle will start in 1 (First) gear. M (Manual Mode): This position allows the driver to select the range of gears appropriate for current driving conditions. If the vehicle has this feature, see Driver Shift Control (DSC) later in this section. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. If you drive the vehicle at high RPMs Driver Shift Control (DSC) Notice: without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control (DSC), you could damage the vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using DSC. Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. To use the DSC feature: 1. Move the shift lever to the right from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode). Once in M (Manual Mode), if you do not move the shift lever forward or rearward, the vehicle will be in sport mode. When you are in sport mode the vehicle will still shift automatically. The transmission may remain in a gear longer than it would in the normal driving mode based on braking, throttle input, and vehicle lateral acceleration. SPORT MODE will be displayed in the DIC momentarily. The vehicle will remain in sport mode if the shift lever is not moved. Sport mode will shift automatically but remain in a gear longer then it would in normal driving mode based on braking and acceleration. 2. Press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift. 2-39 While using the DSC feature, the vehicle will have ﬁrmer, quicker shifting. You can use this for sport driving or when climbing or descending hills, to stay in gear longer, or to down shift for more power or engine braking. The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). The transmission will not automatically shift to the next lower gear if the engine RPM is too high, nor to the next higher gear when the maximum engine RPM is reached. If shifting is prevented for any reason, the currently selected gear will ﬂash multiple times, indicating that the transmission has not shifted gears. While in the DSC mode, the CTS automatic transmission will automatically downshift when the vehicle comes to a stop. This will allow for more power during take-off. The CTS-V automatic transmission will not automatically downshift on hard acceleration when in DSC mode. When accelerating your vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to shift into second gear. A higher gear ratio allows you to gain more traction on slippery surfaces. The tachometer display on the instrument panel cluster will show which gear the vehicle is in. The number indicates the requested gear range when moving the shift lever forward or rearward. See Speedometer and Odometer on page 3-33 for more information on the odometer. CTS-V vehicles use tracer lights around the outside of the tachometer as a performance up-shift light. These tracers ﬂash to indicate when to shift to the next higher gear to avoid the engine speed limit. See Tachometer on page 3-33 for more information. 2-40 Tap Shift To use Tap Shift, the shift lever must be in Manual Mode. Vehicles with this feature have switches on the back of the steering wheel. Tap the left switch to downshift, and the right switch to upshift. The tachometer display on the instrument panel cluster will show which gear the vehicle is in and a number indicating the requested gear range when moving the shift lever forward or rearward. See Speedometer and Odometer on page 3-33 for more information on the odometer. CTS-V vehicles use tracer lights around the outside of the tachometer as a performance up-shift light. These tracers ﬂash to indicate when to shift to the next higher gear to avoid the engine speed limit. See Tachometer on page 3-33 for more information. While using the Tap Shift feature, the vehicle will have ﬁrmer, quicker shifting for increased performance. You can use this for sport driving or when climbing or descending hills, to stay in gear longer, or to down shift for more power or engine braking. The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). The transmission will not automatically shift to the next lower gear if the engine RPM is too high, nor to the next higher gear when the maximum engine RPM is reached. If shifting is prevented for any reason, the currently selected gear will ﬂash multiple times, indicating that the transmission has not shifted gears. While in the Tap Shift mode, the transmission will not automatically downshift on hard acceleration. When accelerating your vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to shift into second gear. A higher gear ratio allows you to gain more traction on slippery surfaces. 2-41 Manual Transmission Operation If the vehicle has a manual transmission, the shift lever is located on the center console between the front seats. The following explains how to operate the manual transmission. CTS CTS-V 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Shift into 1 (First) when you are going less than 25 mph (40 km/h). For CTS-V, shift into 1 (First) when you are going less than 40 mph (64 km/h). If you come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into 1 (First), put the shift lever in Neutral and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into 1 (First). 2-42 2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth) and 6 (Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth) and 6 (Sixth) the same way you do for 2 (Second). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to Neutral. Neutral: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. Your shift lever is in Neutral when it is centered in the shift pattern, not in any gear. R (Reverse): To back up, press down the clutch pedal, completely stop the vehicle, and shift into R (Reverse). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. The CTS-V transmission prevents you from easily shifting into R (Reverse) using normal shifting force while the vehicle is moving at more than 3 mph (5 km/h), or when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF. Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) Up-Shift Light { CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of the vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. If you skip more than one gear when Notice: you downshift, or if you race the engine when you release the clutch pedal while downshifting, you could damage the engine, clutch, driveshaft or the transmission. Do not skip gears or race the engine when downshifting. If the vehicle speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good performance. CTS vehicles with a manual transmission have an economy up-shift light on the instrument panel. This light shows when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy. When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road, and traffic conditions allow. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on. While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the light when you downshift. CTS-V vehicles use tracer lights around the outside of the tachometer as a performance up-shift light. These tracers ﬂash to indicate when to shift to the next higher gear to avoid the engine speed limit. See Tachometer on page 3-33 for more information. 2-43 Skip Shift (CTS-V) Under light acceleration, the transmission will only allow you to shift from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth). Shifts from 1 (First) to 2 (Second) or 3 (Third) are not allowed. This helps improve fuel mileage. Under harder acceleration, Skip Shift is disabled, and the driver has all gears available. Parking Brake The parking brake pedal is located on the lower portion of the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster should come on. If it does not, you need to have the vehicle serviced. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38 for more information. 2-44 To release the parking brake, pull the release lever located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on, and the vehicle begins to move. To stop the chime, fully release the parking brake. If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on page 4-29 for more information. Electric Parking Brake { CAUTION: On vehicles with a manual transmission, releasing the clutch and pressing the accelerator will release the Electric Parking Brake. If the vehicle is not in a gear, the vehicle could move, and you or others could be injured. Make sure the vehicle is in a gear before attempting to drive away. To avoid unexpected vehicle movement, do not partially release the clutch or press the accelerator pedal until you are ready to release the parking brake and drive away. Vehicles with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) have a switch in the center console. The EPB takes the place of the manual parking brake system, the foot pedal and release handle. The system has two warning lights and ﬁve Driver Information Center (DIC) messages. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-57 for more information. In case of insufficient electrical power, the EPB cannot be applied or released. 2-45 EPB Apply The EPB can be applied any time the vehicle is stopped. The EPB is applied by momentarily lifting up on the EPB switch. Once fully applied, the BRAKE light will be on, and the DIC message “Park Brake Set” will be displayed. If the light does not come on, or is ﬂashing, you need to have the vehicle serviced. Do not drive the vehicle if the BRAKE light is ﬂashing. See your dealer/retailer. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38 for more information. If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is in motion, a chime will sound, and the DIC message “Release Park Brake Switch” will be displayed. The vehicle will decelerate as long as the switch is held in the up position. Releasing the EPB switch during the deceleration will release the parking brake. If the switch is held in the up position until the vehicle comes to a stop, the EPB will remain applied. If the BRAKE light is on, either the EPB is applied, or there is a failure in the hydraulic brake system. If this light is ﬂashing, the EPB is only partially applied or released, or there is a problem with the EPB. The DIC message “Service Park Brake” will be displayed. If this light is ﬂashing, release the EPB, and attempt to apply it again. If this light continues to ﬂash, do not drive the vehicle. See your dealer/retailer. If the Y light is on, the EPB has detected an error in another system and is operating with reduced functionality. To apply the EPB when this light is on, lift up on the EPB switch and hold it in the up position. Full application of the parking brake by the EPB system may take a longer period of time than normal when this light is on. Continue to hold the switch until the BRAKE light remains on. If the Y light is on, see your dealer/retailer. If the EPB fails to apply, the rear wheels should be blocked to prevent vehicle movement. 2-46 EPB Release To release the EPB, turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, apply and hold the brake pedal, and push down momentarily on the EPB switch. If you attempt to release the EPB without the brake pedal applied, a chime will sound, and the DIC message “Press Brake Pedal to Release Park Brake” will be displayed. The EPB is released when the BRAKE light is off and the DIC message “Park Brake Released” is displayed. If the Y light is on, the EPB has detected an error in another system and is operating with reduced functionality. To release the EPB when this light is on, push down on the EPB switch and hold it in the down position. EPB release may take a longer period of time than normal when this light is on. Continue to hold the switch until the BRAKE light is off. If the Y light is on, see your dealer/retailer. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. Automatic EPB Release The EPB will automatically release if the vehicle is running, placed into gear and an attempt is made to drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration when the EPB is applied, to preserve park brake lining life. The EPB can also be used to prevent roll back for vehicles with a manual transmission taking off on a hill. In a situation where no roll back is desired, an applied EPB will allow both feet to be used for the clutch and accelerator pedals in preparation for starting the vehicle moving in the intended direction. In this situation, perform the normal clutch and accelerator actions required to begin moving the vehicle. There is no need to push the switch to release the EPB. If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on page 4-29 for more information. 2-47 Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on page 4-29. Use this procedure to shift into P (Park): 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-44 for more information. 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by holding in the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF. 4. For vehicles with key access, remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, the vehicle is in P (Park). Vehicles with the keyless access system, take the keyless access transmitter with you. 2-48 Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, the vehicle must be in P (Park) and the parking brake set. After shifting into P (Park), try to move the shift lever out without ﬁrst pushing the button on the shift lever. If you can, the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park). Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into P (Park) is not done properly and then it is difficult to shift out of P (Park). To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park). To ﬁnd out how, see ‘‘Shifting Into P (Park)’’ listed previously. If torque lock does occur, your vehicle may need to be pushed uphill by another vehicle to relieve the parking pawl pressure, so you can shift out of P (Park). Shifting Out of Park This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: (cid:129) Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift lever button fully released, for vehicles with key access. (cid:129) Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park), unless the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the brake pedal is applied. The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. 2-49 If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting on page 5-48 for more information. To shift out of P (Park) use the following: 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Then press the shift lever button. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before you get out of the vehicle, place the shift lever in R (Reverse) and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. For vehicles with the key access ignition, turn the ignition key to OFF/LOCK, press the release button and remove the key. See “Key Release Button” under Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 2-32 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 2-33 for more information. For vehicles with the keyless access ignition, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and remove the keyless access transmitter. If you are towing a trailer, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on page 4-29. 2-50 Parking Over Things That Burn { CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: (cid:129) The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may block underbody airﬂow or tail pipes). (cid:129) The exhaust smells or sounds strange or (cid:129) The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or different. damage. (cid:129) The vehicle’s exhaust system has been modiﬁed, damaged or improperly repaired. (cid:129) There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after-market modiﬁcations that are not completely sealed. If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle: (cid:129) Drive it only with the windows completely down. (cid:129) Have the vehicle repaired immediately. Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed area such as a garage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation. 2-51 Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: { CAUTION: Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see Engine Exhaust on page 2-51. It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when it is on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the automatic transmission shift lever to P (Park), or the manual transmission shift lever to Neutral. Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-48 and Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) on page 2-50. If pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 or Towing a Trailer (CTS) on page 4-29. 2-52 Mirrors Outside Power Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror with OnStar® controls, located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer/retailer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar. See OnStar® System on page 2-57 for more information about the services OnStar provides. O (On/Off): Press to turn the dimming feature on or off. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind you. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water. Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door. To adjust each mirrors: 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver’s or passenger side mirror. 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction. 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. 4. Press either (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position. 2-53 Park Tilt Mirrors If the vehicle has this feature, the passenger and/or driver outside mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows the driver to view the curb when parallel parking. When the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) and after a ﬁve-second delay, the mirrors return to their original position. Outside Heated Mirrors = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Climate Control System on page 3-24 for more information. Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) For vehicles with the URPA system, it operates at speeds less than 5mph (8 km/h), and assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). The sensors on the rear bumper are used to detect the distance to an object up to 8 feet (2.5 m) behind the vehicle, and at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) off the ground. Outside Convex Mirror { CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

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2009 Cadillac CTS Owners Manual