2023 Cadillac Ct4 Owner's Manual

2023 Cadillac Ct4 owners manual
Year:
2023
Make:
Cadillac
Model:
Ct4
Rating:
(4)

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6.98 MB
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Table of Contents

Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
4
Symbols
4
Keys
9
Remote Key
10
Remote Key Operation
10
Remote Vehicle Start
17
Door Locks
19
Power Door Locks
21
Delayed Locking
21
Automatic Door Locks
22
Lockout Protection
22
Vehicle Alarm System
25
Immobilizer
28
Convex Mirrors
29
Power Mirrors
29
Folding Mirrors
30
Heated Mirrors
31
Automatic Dimming Mirror
31
Interior Rearview Mirrors
32
Manual Rearview Mirror
32
Power Windows
32
Power Seat Adjustment
39
Thigh Support Adjustment
40
Reclining Seatbacks
40
Lumbar Adjustment
41
Massage
42
Memory Seats
42
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
46
Buckle To Drive
51
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
52
Lap-Shoulder Belt
55
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
58
Seat Belt Extender
58
Safety System Check
58
Seat Belt Care
59
Where Are the Airbags?
62
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
63
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
64
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
65
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
65
Passenger Sensing System
67
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
71
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
71
Airbag System Check
72
Older Children
73
Infants and Young Children
75
Child Restraint Systems
78
Where to Put the Restraint
80
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
81
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
88
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
89
Glove Box
95
Cupholders
95
Center Console Storage
96
Cargo Tie-Downs
97
Steering Wheel Adjustment
99
Heated Steering Wheel
99
Horn
100
Windshield Wiper/Washer
100
Compass
102
Clock
102
Power Outlets
102
Instrument Cluster (Base Level)
107
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
109
Speedometer
113
Odometer
113
Trip Odometer
113
Tachometer
114
Fuel Gauge
114
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge (Base Level)
115
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge (Uplevel)
116
Seat Belt Reminders
116
Airbag Readiness Light
117
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
118
Charging System Light
118
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
119
Brake System Warning Light
121
Electric Parking Brake Light
122
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
122
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
122
Performance Shifting Light
123
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) Light
123
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
123
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled Light
124
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
124
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
124
Traction Off Light
124
StabiliTrak OFF Light
125
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
125
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
125
Driver Mode Control Light
126
Tire Pressure Light
127
Engine Oil Pressure Light
128
Low Fuel Warning Light
128
Security Light
129
High-Beam On Light
129
Lamps On Reminder
129
Cruise Control Light
129
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
130
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
133
Engine Power Messages
142
Universal Remote System Programming
142
Exterior Lamp Controls
146
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
148
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
148
Flash-to-Pass
148
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
148
Automatic Headlamp System
149
Hazard Warning Flashers
150
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
150
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
151
Courtesy Lamps
151
Dome Lamps
151
Entry Lighting
152
Exit Lighting
152
Battery Load Management
153
Battery Power Protection
154
Overview
156
Steering Wheel Controls
159
Using the System
159
AM-FM Radio
163
Radio Data System (RDS)
165
Satellite Radio
166
Radio Reception
166
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
167
USB Port
167
Using the Navigation System
171
Maps
175
Navigation Symbols
176
Destination
177
Global Positioning System (GPS)
184
Vehicle Positioning
184
Problems with Route Guidance
185
If the System Needs Service
185
Map Data Updates
185
Database Coverage Explanations
186
Voice Recognition
186
Bluetooth (Overview)
199
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
200
Teen Driver
212
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
226
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
232
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
235
Distracted Driving
235
Defensive Driving
236
Impaired Driving
236
Control of a Vehicle
236
Braking
236
Steering
237
Off-Road Recovery
238
Loss of Control
238
Track Events and Competitive Driving (V-Series and V-Series Blackwing)
239
Driving on Wet Roads
252
Hill and Mountain Roads
253
Winter Driving
254
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
256
New Vehicle Break-In
260
Composite Materials
261
Ignition Positions
262
Starting the Engine
264
Stop/Start System
265
Engine Heater
267
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
268
Shifting Into Park (Mechanical Shifter)
268
Shifting Into Park (Electronic Shifter)
269
Shifting out of Park (Mechanical Shifter)
270
Shifting out of Park (Electronic Shifter)
271
Parking (Manual Transmission)
271
Parking over Things That Burn
272
Automatic Transmission (Mechanical Shifter)
273
Automatic Transmission (Electronic Shifter)
276
Manual Mode (Mechanical Shifter)
281
Electric Brake Boost
287
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
287
Electric Parking Brake
288
Brake Assist
290
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
290
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
291
Driver Mode Control
293
Competitive Driving Mode
299
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced)
305
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
336
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
336
Surround Vision System
337
Park Assist
339
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
341
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
342
Assistance Systems for Driving
343
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
343
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
346
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
347
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
350
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
350
Top Tier Fuel
355
Recommended Fuel (LSY 2.0L L4 Turbo Engine)
355
Recommended Fuel (L3B 2.7L L4 Turbo and LF4 3.6L V6 Twin Turbo Engines)
356
Prohibited Fuels
356
Fuels in Foreign Countries
356
Fuel Additives
356
Filling the Tank
357
General Towing Information
359
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
359
Trailer Towing (LSY 2.0L L4 Engine)
364
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
371
Doing Your Own Service Work
371
Hood
372
Engine Compartment Overview
374
Engine Oil
379
Engine Oil Life System
382
Automatic Transmission Fluid
383
Manual Transmission Fluid
383
Hydraulic Clutch
384
Engine Air Filter Life System
384
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
385
Cooling System
387
Engine Overheating
392
Washer Fluid
394
Brakes
394
Brake Pad Life System (If Equipped)
397
Brake Fluid
399
Battery - North America
400
All-Wheel Drive
401
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
401
Wiper Blade Replacement
402
Windshield Replacement
402
Halogen Bulbs
404
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
404
LED Lighting
404
Electrical System Overload
405
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
407
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
408
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
410
Tires
414
All-Season Tires
415
Winter Tires
415
Run-Flat Tires
416
Self-Sealing Tires
416
Low-Profile Tires
417
Summer Tires
417
Tire Sidewall Labeling
418
Tire Designations
419
Tire Terminology and Definitions
420
Tire Pressure
423
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
424
Tire Pressure Monitor System
425
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
426
Tire Inspection
430
Tire Rotation
430
When It Is Time for New Tires
432
Buying New Tires
433
Different Size Tires and Wheels
434
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
435
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
436
Wheel Replacement
437
Tire Chains
438
If a Tire Goes Flat
438
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
440
Transporting a Disabled Vehicle (Electronic Shifter)
451
Transporting a Disabled Vehicle (Mechanical Shifter)
453
Exterior Care
456
Interior Care
462
General Information
468
Maintenance Schedule
470
Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
473
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
475
Maintenance Replacement Parts
476
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
479
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (V-Series Blackwing Only)
479
Capacities and Specifications
481
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
484
Customer Assistance Offices
486
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
487
Online Account
487
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
488
Roadside Assistance Program
488
Scheduling Service Appointments
491
Courtesy Transportation Program
491
Collision Damage Repair
492
Publication Ordering Information
495
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
496
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
496
Cybersecurity
497
Event Data Recorders
498
OnStar
499
Emergency
501
Security
502
Navigation
507
Connections
508
Index_A
510
Index_B
511
Index_C
512
Index_D
513
Index_E
514
Index_F
514
Index_G
515
Index_H
515
Index_I
516
Index_J
516
Index_K
516
Index_L
516
Index_M
517
Index_N
518
Index_O
518
Index_P
518
Index_R
519
Index_S
520
Index_T
521
Index_U
522
Index_V
523
Index_W
523

2023 Cadillac Ct4 Overview

Introduction

The 2023 Cadillac CT4 embodies the perfect blend of luxury, sportiness, and cutting-edge technology, making it a standout in the compact luxury sedan segment. With its sleek lines and bold presence, the CT4 is designed to impress, capturing the essence of the Cadillac legacy while catering to the modern driver’s desires. This model continues to elevate Cadillac's reputation for sophistication and performance.

Powertrains

The 2023 CT4 offers a range of thrilling powertrains that cater to various driving preferences. The standard engine is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 237 horsepower, delivering an exhilarating driving experience. For those seeking even more performance, the available 2.7-liter turbocharged inline-four engine generates an impressive 325 horsepower. Both engines are paired with a stylish 10-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is available for added confidence in various conditions, ensuring that every journey is smooth and enjoyable.

Trims

The Cadillac CT4 is offered in several trims, allowing buyers to choose the one that best fits their lifestyle and preferences. Starting with the Luxury trim, it includes upscale materials and enhanced technology features. The Sport trim adds distinctive design elements and performance enhancements, while the top-tier Premium Luxury and V-Series trims deliver unparalleled refinement and dynamic capabilities, making every ride not just a trip, but a memorable experience.

Features

The 2023 CT4 is packed with advanced features that elevate both comfort and convenience. Standard offerings include an 11-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and available wireless charging. Safety is paramount, with advanced driver-assistance technologies like Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist bundled throughout various trims, ensuring peace of mind behind the wheel.

Owner’s Manual

The 2023 Cadillac CT4 owner's manual is an essential resource for new owners, providing comprehensive guidance on vehicle operation, maintenance, and safety. It covers everything from infotainment system usage to routine care, ensuring that owners can fully enjoy the luxury and performance that the CT4 has to offer. This manual serves as a personalized roadmap for experiencing everything this magnificent sedan has in store.

User manual download

The Cadillac Ct4 owner manual for the 2023 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2023 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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