2010 Cadillac Cts Owner's Manual
Year:
2010
Make:
Cadillac
Model:
Cts
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Table of Contents
2010 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V BookTOC
1
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
4
Using this Manual
4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
4
Symbols
4
Keys, Doors and Windows
7
Keys and Locks
8
Keys
8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access)
11
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)
13
Remote Vehicle Start
18
Door Locks
20
Central Door Unlocking System
21
Power Door Locks
21
Delayed Locking
21
Automatic Door Locks
21
Lockout Protection
22
Safety Locks
22
Doors
23
Trunk (Sedan)
23
Liftgate (Wagon)
25
Vehicle Security
29
Anti-Theft Alarm System
29
Immobilizer
30
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)
30
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)
31
Exterior Mirrors
32
Convex Mirrors
32
Power Mirrors
33
Folding Mirrors
33
Heated Mirrors
33
Interior Mirrors
33
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
33
Windows
34
Power Windows
34
Sun Visors
37
Roof
37
Sunroof
37
Seats and Restraints
39
Head Restraints
40
Active Head Restraints
41
Front Seats
41
Seat Adjustment
41
Power Seat Adjustment
42
Lumbar Adjustment
44
Thigh Support Adjustment
45
Reclining Seatbacks
45
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
47
Rear Seats
48
Safety Belts
49
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
53
Lap-Shoulder Belt
58
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
63
Safety Belt Extender
63
Safety System Check
63
Safety Belt Care
64
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash
64
Airbag System
65
Where Are the Airbags?
67
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
69
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
70
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
71
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
71
Passenger Sensing System
73
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
78
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
78
Airbag System Check
80
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash
80
Child Restraints
81
Older Children
81
Infants and Young Children
83
Child Restraint Systems
85
Where to Put the Restraint
87
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
89
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
95
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
95
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
97
Storage
101
Storage Compartments
101
Instrument Panel Storage
101
Glove Box
101
Cupholders
101
Center Console Storage
101
Additional Storage Features
102
Cargo Cover
102
Cargo Management System (Wagon Only)
103
Cargo Net (Wagon)
104
Convenience Net (Sedan)
106
Roof Rack System
106
Roof Rack System (Wagon)
106
Instruments and Controls
111
Instrument Panel Overview
114
Controls
116
Steering Wheel Adjustment
116
Steering Wheel Controls
117
Horn
117
Windshield Wiper/Washer
118
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
119
Headlamp Washer
120
Compass
121
Clock
122
Power Outlets
122
Cigarette Lighter
123
Ashtrays
124
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
124
Instrument Cluster
125
Speedometer
127
Odometer
127
Trip Odometer
127
Tachometer
127
Fuel Gage
127
Boost Gage
128
Engine Speed Limiter
129
Engine Oil Pressure Gage
129
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
130
Safety Belt Reminders
131
Airbag Readiness Light
131
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
132
Charging System Light
133
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
133
Brake System Warning Light
136
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
137
Up-Shift Light
138
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
138
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
139
Tire Pressure Light
139
Engine Oil Pressure Light
140
Security Light
140
High-Beam on Light
140
Fog Lamp Light
141
Lamps on Reminder
141
Cruise Control Light
141
Information Displays
141
Driver Information Center (DIC)
141
Vehicle Messages
146
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
147
Brake System Messages
148
Compass Messages
149
Cruise Control Messages
149
Door Ajar Messages
149
Engine Cooling System Messages
150
Engine Oil Messages
150
Engine Power Messages
151
Fuel System Messages
152
Key and Lock Messages
152
Lamp Messages
154
Object Detection System Messages
155
Ride Control System Messages
155
Airbag System Messages
158
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages
158
Service Vehicle Messages
158
Tire Messages
158
Transmission Messages
159
Vehicle Speed Messages
160
Washer Fluid Messages
160
Vehicle Personalization
161
OnStar® System
169
Universal Remote System
171
Universal Remote System Programming
171
Universal Remote System Operation
175
Lighting
177
Exterior Lighting
177
Exterior Lamp Controls
177
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
178
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
178
Flash-to-Pass
178
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
179
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
180
Hazard Warning Flashers
180
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
180
Fog Lamps
181
Interior Lighting
181
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
181
Reading Lamps
181
Lighting Features
182
Entry Lighting
182
Parade Dimming
182
Battery Load Management
182
Battery Power Protection
183
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
183
Infotainment System
185
Introduction
185
Theft-Deterrent Feature
186
Operation
186
Radio
193
AM-FM Radio
193
Satellite Radio
195
Radio Reception
199
Diversity Antenna System
199
Audio Players
200
CD Player
200
CD/DVD Player
203
MP3
207
Hard Drive Device (HDD)
211
Auxiliary Devices
219
Phone
221
Bluetooth
221
Climate Controls
233
Climate Control Systems
233
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
233
Air Vents
238
Maintenance
238
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
238
Driving and Operating
241
Driving Information
242
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
242
Defensive Driving
243
Drunk Driving
243
Control of a Vehicle
244
Braking
244
Steering
245
Off-Road Recovery
246
Loss of Control
247
Competitive Driving
248
Driving on Wet Roads
248
Highway Hypnosis
249
Hill and Mountain Roads
249
Winter Driving
250
If the Vehicle is Stuck
252
Vehicle Load Limits
252
Starting and Operating
257
New Vehicle Break-In
257
Ignition Positions (Key Access)
258
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
259
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
259
Starting the Engine
260
Engine Coolant Heater
262
Shifting Into Park
262
Shifting Out of Park
263
Parking (Manual Transmission)
264
Parking Over Things That Burn
264
Engine Exhaust
265
Running the Vehicle While Parked
265
Automatic Transmission
266
Manual Mode
268
Manual Transmission
270
Drive Systems
272
All-Wheel Drive
272
Brakes
273
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
273
Parking Brake (Manual)
274
Parking Brake (Electric)
275
Brake Assist (Except CTS-V)
277
Ride Control Systems
277
Traction Control System (TCS)
277
StabiliTrak System
278
Competitive Driving Mode
280
Magnetic Ride Control
280
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
281
Cruise Control
281
Object Detection Systems
284
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
284
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
286
Fuel
289
Recommended Fuel
289
Gasoline Specifications
290
California Fuel Requirements
290
Fuels in Foreign Countries
290
Fuel Additives
290
Filling the Tank
292
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
293
Towing
294
General Towing Information
294
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
294
Trailer Towing (Except CTS-V)
298
Trailer Towing (CTS-V)
299
Towing Equipment
299
Conversions and Add-Ons
300
Add-On Electrical Equipment
300
Vehicle Care
301
General Information
302
California Proposition 65 Warning
303
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
303
Accessories and Modifications
303
Vehicle Checks
304
Doing Your Own Service Work
304
Hood
305
Engine Compartment Overview
306
Engine Cover
309
Engine Oil
310
Engine Oil Life System
312
Automatic Transmission Fluid
313
Manual Transmission Fluid
314
Hydraulic Clutch
314
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
315
Cooling System
318
Engine Coolant
318
Engine Overheating
323
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
324
Power Steering Fluid
325
Washer Fluid
325
Brakes
326
Brake Fluid
327
Battery
329
All-Wheel Drive
330
Rear Axle
330
Starter Switch Check
331
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
332
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
332
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
332
Wiper Blade Replacement
333
Headlamp Aiming
334
Bulb Replacement
337
Halogen Bulbs
337
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
337
Fog Lamps
337
License Plate Lamp (Sedan)
338
License Plate Lamp (Wagon)
339
Replacement Bulbs
339
Electrical System
340
Electrical System Overload
340
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
341
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS)
341
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V)
345
Engine Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Wagon)
348
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS)
351
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS-V)
353
Rear Compartment Fuse Block (CTS Wagon)
355
Wheels and Tires
358
Tires
358
Winter Tires
359
Low-Profile Tires
359
Tire Sidewall Labeling
360
Tire Designations
362
Tire Terminology and Definitions
363
Tire Pressure
366
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
367
Tire Pressure Monitor System
368
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
369
Tire Inspection
373
Tire Rotation
373
When It Is Time for New Tires
374
Buying New Tires
375
Different Size Tires and Wheels
377
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
378
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
379
Wheel Replacement
380
Tire Chains
381
If a Tire Goes Flat
381
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
384
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Sedan)
392
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Wagon)
393
Tire Changing
394
Compact Spare Tire
402
Jump Starting
403
Towing
408
Towing the Vehicle
408
Recreational Vehicle Towing
408
Appearance Care
410
Exterior Care
410
Interior Care
414
Service and Maintenance
419
General Information
419
Scheduled Maintenance
421
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
425
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
425
Maintenance Replacement Parts
427
Maintenance Records
429
Technical Data
433
Vehicle Identification
433
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
433
Service Parts Identification Label
433
Vehicle Data
434
Capacities and Specifications
434
Engine Drive Belt Routing
436
Customer Information
437
Customer Information
437
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
437
Customer Assistance Offices
439
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
440
Online Owner Center
440
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
441
Roadside Service
442
Scheduling Service Appointments
444
Courtesy Transportation Program
444
Collision Damage Repair
446
Service Publications Ordering Information
448
Reporting Safety Defects
449
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
449
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
450
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
450
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
451
Event Data Recorders
451
OnStar®
452
Navigation System
452
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
452
Radio Frequency Statement
452
Index
453
Index_A
453
Index_B
454
Index_C
454
Index_D
455
Index_E
456
Index_F
456
Index_G
457
Index_H
457
Index_I
458
Index_J
458
Index_K
458
Index_L
458
Index_M
459
Index_N
460
Index_O
460
Index_P
460
Index_R
461
Index_S
461
Index_T
463
Index_U
464
Index_V
464
Index_W
464
2010 Cadillac Cts Overview
Introduction
The 2010 Cadillac CTS is a striking blend of luxury, performance, and cutting-edge technology that sets a new standard for midsize sedans. With its bold design and refined interior, the CTS exudes a sophisticated presence on the road. Introduced as part of Cadillac's resurgence, this model reflects a commitment to American craftsmanship and innovation, appealing to drivers who desire both comfort and excitement in their driving experience.
Powertrains
The 2010 Cadillac CTS offers a range of powerful engine options, ensuring that drivers can select the perfect fit for their performance needs. The base model comes equipped with a robust 3.0-liter V6 engine, generating 265 horsepower, while an optional 3.6-liter V6 provides a thrilling 304 horsepower. For enthusiasts seeking a sportier drive, the CTS-V variant features a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces an astounding 556 horsepower. All engines are paired with a smooth six-speed automatic transmission, while an optional six-speed manual is available for the more performance-oriented CTS-V.
Trims
The 2010 Cadillac CTS is available in several trims, catering to a diverse range of tastes and preferences. The standard trim provides an impressive array of features, while the Luxury and Performance trims add more upscale amenities, including leather upholstery, upgraded audio systems, and advanced safety technologies. The high-performance CTS-V trim takes luxury to another level with enhanced performance features and aggressive styling cues.
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