2021 Cadillac Ct5 Owner's Manual

2021 Cadillac Ct5 owners manual
Year:
2021
Make:
Cadillac
Model:
Ct5
Rating:
(10)

Online manual

Size:
5.66 MB

Table of Contents

Canadian Vehicle Owners
2
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
3
Symbols
3
Keys
7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
8
Remote Vehicle Start
14
Door Locks
16
Power Door Locks
18
Delayed Locking
18
Automatic Door Locks
18
Lockout Protection
18
Vehicle Alarm System
24
Steering Column Lock
26
Immobilizer
26
Convex Mirrors
27
Power Mirrors
28
Folding Mirrors
28
Heated Mirrors
29
Automatic Dimming Mirror
29
Interior Rearview Mirrors
30
Manual Rearview Mirror
30
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
30
Power Windows
32
Power Seat Adjustment
38
Lumbar Adjustment
39
Thigh Support Adjustment
39
Reclining Seatbacks
40
Memory Seats
40
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
43
Massage
44
Buckle To Drive
48
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
48
Lap-Shoulder Belt
50
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
53
Seat Belt Extender
54
Safety System Check
54
Seat Belt Care
54
Where Are the Airbags?
57
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
58
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
59
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
59
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
60
Passenger Sensing System
61
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
65
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
65
Airbag System Check
66
Older Children
66
Infants and Young Children
68
Child Restraint Systems
70
Where to Put the Restraint
72
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
73
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
79
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
79
Glove Box
84
Cupholders
84
Center Console Storage
85
Steering Wheel Adjustment
88
Steering Wheel Controls
88
Heated Steering Wheel
88
Horn
89
Windshield Wiper/Washer
89
Compass
91
Clock
91
Power Outlets
91
Instrument Cluster (Base Level)
95
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
97
Speedometer
100
Odometer
100
Trip Odometer
100
Tachometer
100
Fuel Gauge
101
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge (Base Level)
101
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge (Uplevel)
102
Seat Belt Reminders
102
Airbag Readiness Light
103
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
103
Charging System Light
104
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
104
Brake System Warning Light
106
Electric Parking Brake Light
107
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
107
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
107
Performance Shifting Light
108
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) Light
108
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
108
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
108
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
109
Traction Off Light
109
StabiliTrak OFF Light
109
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
109
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
110
Driver Mode Control Light
110
Tire Pressure Light
111
Engine Oil Pressure Light
111
Low Fuel Warning Light
112
Security Light
112
High-Beam On Light
112
Lamps On Reminder
112
Cruise Control Light
113
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
113
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
116
Engine Power Messages
123
Vehicle Speed Messages
123
Universal Remote System Programming
129
Exterior Lamp Controls
132
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
134
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
134
Flash-to-Pass
134
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
134
Automatic Headlamp System
134
Hazard Warning Flashers
135
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
135
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
136
Courtesy Lamps
136
Dome Lamps
136
Entry Lighting
137
Exit Lighting
138
Battery Load Management
138
Battery Power Protection
139
Overview
141
Steering Wheel Controls
143
Using the System
143
AM-FM Radio
147
HD Radio Technology
149
Radio Data System (RDS)
149
Satellite Radio
150
Radio Reception
150
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
151
USB Port
151
Bluetooth Audio
154
Using the Navigation System
156
Maps
159
Navigation Symbols
160
Destination
161
OnStar System
166
Global Positioning System (GPS)
167
Vehicle Positioning
168
Problems with Route Guidance
168
If the System Needs Service
169
Map Data Updates
169
Database Coverage Explanations
169
Bluetooth (Overview)
175
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
176
Teen Driver
189
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
202
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
207
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
209
Distracted Driving
209
Defensive Driving
210
Impaired Driving
210
Control of a Vehicle
210
Braking
210
Steering
211
Off-Road Recovery
212
Loss of Control
212
Track Events and Competitive Driving (V-Series Only)
213
Driving on Wet Roads
217
Hill and Mountain Roads
217
Winter Driving
218
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
219
New Vehicle Break-In
223
Composite Materials
223
Ignition Positions
224
Starting the Engine
225
Stop/Start System
226
Engine Heater
227
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
229
Shifting Into Park
229
Shifting out of Park
229
Parking over Things That Burn
230
Active Fuel Management
230
Electric Brake Boost
237
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
237
Electric Parking Brake
238
Brake Assist
239
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
239
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
240
Driver Mode Control
242
Competitive Driving Mode
247
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced)
251
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
276
Rear Pedestrian Alert
284
Assistance Systems for Driving
285
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
285
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
287
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
289
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
291
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
291
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
293
Top Tier Fuel
296
Recommended Fuel (LSY 2.0L L4 Engine)
297
Recommended Fuel (LGY 3.0L V6 Engine)
297
Prohibited Fuels
297
Fuels in Foreign Countries
298
Fuel Additives
298
Filling the Tank
298
General Towing Information
300
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
300
Trailer Towing (LSY 2.0L L4 and LGY 3.0L V6 Engines Only)
304
California Proposition 65 Warning
309
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
310
Doing Your Own Service Work
310
Hood
311
Engine Compartment Overview
313
Engine Oil
316
Engine Oil Life System
318
Automatic Transmission Fluid
319
Engine Air Filter Life System
319
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
320
Cooling System
322
Engine Overheating
326
Washer Fluid
327
Brakes
328
Brake Pad Life System (If Equipped)
328
Brake Fluid
329
Battery - North America
330
All-Wheel Drive
331
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
331
Wiper Blade Replacement
331
Windshield Replacement
332
Electrical System Overload
334
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
334
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
335
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
337
Tires
342
All-Season Tires
342
Winter Tires
343
Run-Flat Tires
343
Self-Sealing Tires
344
Low-Profile Tires
344
Summer Tires
344
Tire Sidewall Labeling
345
Tire Designations
346
Tire Terminology and Definitions
347
Tire Pressure
349
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
350
Tire Pressure Monitor System
351
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
352
Tire Inspection
355
Tire Rotation
355
When It Is Time for New Tires
356
Buying New Tires
357
Different Size Tires and Wheels
358
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
359
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
360
Wheel Replacement
360
Tire Chains
361
If a Tire Goes Flat
361
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
362
Exterior Care
372
Interior Care
377
General Information
381
Maintenance Schedule
382
Special Application Services
389
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
392
Maintenance Replacement Parts
393
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
396
Capacities and Specifications
397
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
401
Customer Assistance Offices
403
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
403
Online Owner Center
404
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
404
Roadside Service
405
Scheduling Service Appointments
406
Courtesy Transportation Program
407
Collision Damage Repair
408
Publication Ordering Information
410
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
411
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
411
Cybersecurity
412
Event Data Recorders
412
OnStar
413
Emergency
415
Security
415
Navigation
419
Connections
420
Index_A
422
Index_B
423
Index_C
423
Index_D
424
Index_E
425
Index_F
426
Index_G
426
Index_H
426
Index_I
427
Index_J
427
Index_K
427
Index_L
427
Index_M
428
Index_N
428
Index_O
428
Index_P
429
Index_R
429
Index_S
430
Index_T
431
Index_U
432
Index_V
432
Index_W
433

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