2016 Cadillac Ct6 Owner's Manual

2016 Cadillac Ct6 owners manual
Year:
2016
Make:
Cadillac
Model:
Ct6
Rating:
(5)

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Size:
7.09 MB

Table of Contents

Contents
2
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
3
Symbols
4
In Brief
6
Instrument Panel
7
Instrument Panel Overview
7
Initial Drive Information
9
Stop/Start System
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Door Locks
10
Trunk
11
Windows
11
Seat Adjustment
11
Memory Features
13
Second Row Seats
14
Heated and Ventilated Seats
15
Head Restraint Adjustment
15
Safety Belts
16
Passenger Sensing System
16
Mirror Adjustment
16
Steering Wheel Adjustment
17
Interior Lighting
17
Exterior Lighting
18
Windshield Wiper/Washer
19
Climate Controls
20
Transmission
21
Vehicle Features
21
Infotainment System
21
Steering Wheel Controls
21
Cruise Control
21
Driver Information Center (DIC)
22
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
22
Night Vision System
22
Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System
23
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
23
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
23
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
23
Surround Vision
23
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
24
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
24
Parking Assist
24
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
24
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) System
24
Surround Vision Recorder
25
Power Outlets
25
Universal Remote System
25
Sunroof
25
Performance and Maintenance
26
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
26
Tire Pressure Monitor
27
Engine Oil Life System
27
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
28
Roadside Service
28
Keys, Doors, and Windows
29
Keys and Locks
29
Keys
29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
30
Remote Vehicle Start
37
Door Locks
38
Power Door Locks
40
Delayed Locking
40
Automatic Door Locks
40
Lockout Protection
40
Safety Locks
41
Doors
42
Trunk
42
Vehicle Security
45
Vehicle Alarm System
45
Immobilizer
47
Immobilizer Operation
47
Exterior Mirrors
49
Convex Mirrors
49
Power Mirrors
49
Heated Mirrors
50
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
50
Interior Mirrors
50
Interior Rearview Mirrors
50
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
50
Rear Camera Mirror
51
Windows
52
Power Windows
53
Sun Visors
55
Rear Window Sunshade
55
Roof
56
Sunroof
56
Seats and Restraints
58
Head Restraints
59
Front Seats
61
Power Seat Adjustment
61
Lumbar Adjustment
61
Thigh Support Adjustment
62
Reclining Seatbacks
63
Memory Seats
64
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
65
Massage
67
Rear Seats
67
Lumbar Adjustment
69
Rear Seat Armrest
69
Heated and Ventilated Rear Seats
70
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door
70
Safety Belts
71
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
72
Lap-Shoulder Belt
73
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
75
Safety Belt Extender
76
Safety System Check
76
Safety Belt Care
76
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
76
Airbag System
77
Where Are the Airbags?
79
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
80
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
81
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
81
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
82
Passenger Sensing System
83
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
87
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
87
Airbag System Check
88
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
88
Child Restraints
89
Older Children
89
Infants and Young Children
91
Child Restraint Systems
93
Where to Put the Restraint
95
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
96
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
101
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
102
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
104
Storage
107
Storage Compartments
107
Instrument Panel Storage
107
Glove Box
107
Armrest Storage
108
Rear Storage
108
Center Console Storage
108
Additional Storage Features
109
Cargo Tie-Downs
109
Convenience Net
109
Instruments and Controls
110
Controls
111
Steering Wheel Adjustment
111
Steering Wheel Controls
112
Heated Steering Wheel
112
Horn
112
Windshield Wiper/Washer
112
Compass
114
Clock
114
Power Outlets
115
Wireless Charging
116
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
118
Instrument Cluster (Base Level)
119
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
122
Speedometer
124
Odometer
125
Trip Odometer
125
Tachometer
125
Fuel Gauge
125
Boost Gauge (Performance Configuration Only)
126
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge (Base Level Cluster Only)
127
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge (Performance Configuration Only)
128
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
129
Voltmeter Gauge (Base Level Cluster Only)
130
Safety Belt Reminders
130
Airbag Readiness Light
131
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
131
Charging System Light
132
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
133
Brake System Warning Light
134
Electric Parking Brake Light
135
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
135
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
136
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
136
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
137
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
137
Traction Off Light
137
StabiliTrakĀ® OFF Light
137
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrakĀ® Light
138
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
138
Tire Pressure Light
138
Engine Oil Pressure Light
139
Low Fuel Warning Light
139
Auto Stop Mode (Uplevel Cluster)
140
Security Light
140
High-Beam On Light
140
Lamps On Reminder
140
Cruise Control Light
141
Door Ajar Light
141
Information Displays
141
Driver Information Center (DIC)
141
Head-Up Display (HUD)
144
Vehicle Messages
147
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
148
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
151
Key and Lock Messages
151
Lamp Messages
152
Object Detection System Messages
152
Ride Control System Messages
155
Airbag System Messages
155
Safety Belt Messages
155
Security Messages
156
Service Vehicle Messages
156
Steering System Messages
156
Starting the Vehicle Messages
157
Tire Messages
157
Transmission Messages
157
Vehicle Reminder Messages
158
Vehicle Speed Messages
158
Washer Fluid Messages
158
Window Messages
158
Vehicle Personalization
158
Universal Remote System
167
Universal Remote System Programming
167
Universal Remote System Operation
169
Lighting
171
Exterior Lighting
171
Exterior Lamp Controls
171
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
173
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
173
Flash-to-Pass
173
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
173
Automatic Headlamp System
173
Hazard Warning Flashers
174
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
174
Interior Lighting
175
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
175
Courtesy Lamps
175
Dome Lamps
175
Reading Lamps
176
Lighting Features
176
Entry Lighting
176
Exit Lighting
177
Battery Power Protection
177
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
177
Infotainment System
178
Introduction
178
Infotainment
178
Climate Controls
179
Climate Control Systems
179
Automatic Climate Control System (Quad Zone)
179
Automatic Climate Control System (Dual Zone)
186
Air Vents
190
Maintenance
191
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
191
Service
191
Driving and Operating
192
Driving Information
193
Distracted Driving
193
Defensive Driving
194
Drunk Driving
194
Control of a Vehicle
194
Braking
194
Steering
195
Off-Road Recovery
195
Loss of Control
196
Driving on Wet Roads
196
Hill and Mountain Roads
197
Winter Driving
198
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
199
Vehicle Load Limits
199
Starting and Operating
203
New Vehicle Break-In
203
Ignition Positions
203
Starting the Engine
205
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
207
Engine Coolant Heater
207
Shifting Into Park
208
Shifting out of Park
209
Parking over Things That Burn
210
Engine Exhaust
210
Running the Vehicle While Parked
211
Automatic Transmission
211
Manual Mode
213
Drive Systems
214
All-Wheel Drive
214
Brakes
215
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
215
Electric Parking Brake
215
Brake Assist
217
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
217
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH)
218
Ride Control Systems
218
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
218
Driver Mode Control
220
Cruise Control
221
Adaptive Cruise Control
224
Driver Assistance Systems
231
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
232
Assistance Systems for Driving
238
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
238
Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System
241
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
242
Night Vision System
244
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
247
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
247
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
249
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
249
Surround Vision Recorder
251
Fuel
252
California Fuel Requirements
254
Fuels in Foreign Countries
254
Fuel Additives
254
Filling the Tank
254
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
256
Trailer Towing
256
General Towing Information
256
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
256
Towing Equipment
260
Conversions and Add-Ons
261
Add-On Electrical Equipment
261
Vehicle Care
262
General Information
263
California Proposition 65 Warning
263
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
263
Accessories and Modifications
263
Vehicle Checks
264
Doing Your Own Service Work
264
Hood
265
Engine Compartment Overview
266
Engine Oil
271
Engine Oil Life System
273
Automatic Transmission Fluid
274
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
274
Cooling System
276
Engine Coolant
278
Engine Overheating
281
Washer Fluid
282
Brakes
283
Brake Fluid
284
Battery - North America
285
All-Wheel Drive
285
Starter Switch Check
286
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
286
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
287
Wiper Blade Replacement
287
Windshield Replacement
288
Headlamp Aiming
288
Bulb Replacement
289
LED Lighting
289
License Plate Lamp
289
Replacement Bulbs
290
Electrical System
290
Electrical System Overload
290
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
291
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
291
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
294
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
296
Wheels and Tires
300
Tires
300
All-Season Tires
301
Winter Tires
301
Low-Profile Tires
301
Summer Tires
302
Tire Sidewall Labeling
302
Tire Designations
304
Tire Terminology and Definitions
305
Tire Pressure
307
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
309
Tire Pressure Monitor System
309
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
310
Tire Inspection
313
Tire Rotation
314
When It Is Time for New Tires
315
Buying New Tires
316
Different Size Tires and Wheels
317
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
317
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
319
Wheel Replacement
319
Tire Chains
320
If a Tire Goes Flat
321
Tire Changing
322
Compact Spare Tire
327
Jump Starting
328
Jump Starting - North America
328
Towing the Vehicle
331
Recreational Vehicle Towing
332
Appearance Care
334
Exterior Care
334
Interior Care
339
Floor Mats
342
Service and Maintenance
343
General Information
343
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance
345
Maintenance Schedule
345
Special Application Services
350
Additional Maintenance and Care
351
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
354
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
354
Maintenance Replacement Parts
355
Maintenance Records
357
Technical Data
358
Vehicle Identification
358
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
358
Capacities and Specifications
359
Engine Drive Belt Routing
361
Customer Information
362
Customer Information
362
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
362
Customer Assistance Offices
364
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
365
Online Owner Center
365
Roadside Service
365
Scheduling Service Appointments
368
Courtesy Transportation Program
368
Collision Damage Repair
369
Service Publications Ordering Information
371
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
372
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
373
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
373
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
373
Event Data Recorders
374
OnStarĀ®
374
Infotainment System
375
OnStar
376
OnStar Overview
376
OnStar Services
377
Emergency
377
Security
377
Navigation
377
Connections
378
Diagnostics
380
OnStar Additional Information
380
Index
386
Index_A
386
Index_B
387
Index_C
387
Index_D
388
Index_E
389
Index_F
389
Index_G
390
Index_H
390
Index_I
390
Index_J
391
Index_K
391
Index_L
391
Index_M
392
Index_N
392
Index_O
392
Index_P
393
Index_R
393
Index_S
394
Index_T
395
Index_U
396
Index_V
396
Index_W
396

FAQ about the 2016 Cadillac Ct6 Manual

What contains the 2016 Ct6 manual?

The Cadillac Ct6 owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Cadillac to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Cadillac Ct6. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Cadillac Ct6 2016 owner's manual:

  • Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
  • Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
  • Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
  • Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
  • Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings

Where to download the 2016 Cadillac Ct6 Owners Manual?

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Is the manual for the Cadillac Ct6 year 2016 free?

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The Cadillac Ct6 (2016) owner's manual is available in English?

Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2016 is available in English.

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