2023 Cadillac Ct5 Owner's Manual

2023 Cadillac Ct5 owners manual
Year:
2023
Make:
Cadillac
Model:
Ct5
Rating:
(6)

Online manual

Size:
6.85 MB

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
22
Delayed Locking
22
Automatic Door Locks
22
Lockout Protection
23
Vehicle Alarm System
29
Steering Column Lock
32
Immobilizer
32
Convex Mirrors
33
Power Mirrors
34
Folding Mirrors
34
Heated Mirrors
35
Automatic Dimming Mirror
35
Interior Rearview Mirrors
36
Manual Rearview Mirror
36
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
36
Power Windows
39
Power Seat Adjustment
45
Thigh Support Adjustment
46
Reclining Seatbacks
46
Lumbar Adjustment
47
Massage
48
Memory Seats
49
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
52
Buckle To Drive
57
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
58
Lap-Shoulder Belt
61
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
64
Seat Belt Extender
65
Safety System Check
65
Seat Belt Care
66
Where Are the Airbags?
68
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
70
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
71
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
71
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
72
Passenger Sensing System
73
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
78
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
78
Airbag System Check
79
Older Children
80
Infants and Young Children
82
Child Restraint Systems
84
Where to Put the Restraint
86
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
88
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
94
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
95
Glove Box
101
Cupholders
101
Center Console Storage
102
Steering Wheel Adjustment
105
Heated Steering Wheel
106
Horn
106
Windshield Wiper/Washer
106
Compass
108
Clock
109
Power Outlets
109
Instrument Cluster (Base Level)
114
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
116
Speedometer
120
Odometer
120
Trip Odometer
120
Tachometer
121
Fuel Gauge
121
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge (Base Level)
122
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge (Uplevel)
123
Seat Belt Reminders
123
Airbag Readiness Light
124
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
125
Charging System Light
125
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
126
Brake System Warning Light
128
Electric Parking Brake Light
129
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
129
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
129
Performance Shifting Light
130
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) Light
130
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
130
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled Light
131
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
131
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
131
Traction Off Light
131
StabiliTrak OFF Light
132
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
132
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
132
Driver Mode Control Light
133
Tire Pressure Light
134
Engine Oil Pressure Light
135
Low Fuel Warning Light
135
Security Light
136
High-Beam On Light
136
Lamps On Reminder
136
Cruise Control Light
136
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
137
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
140
Engine Power Messages
149
Universal Remote System Programming
149
Exterior Lamp Controls
153
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
155
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
155
Flash-to-Pass
155
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
155
Automatic Headlamp System
156
Hazard Warning Flashers
157
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
157
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
158
Courtesy Lamps
158
Dome Lamps
158
Entry Lighting
159
Exit Lighting
159
Battery Load Management
160
Battery Power Protection
161
Overview
163
Steering Wheel Controls
166
Using the System
166
AM-FM Radio
170
HD Radio Technology
172
Radio Data System (RDS)
173
Satellite Radio
173
Radio Reception
174
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
175
USB Port
175
Using the Navigation System
179
Maps
183
Navigation Symbols
184
Destination
185
Global Positioning System (GPS)
192
Vehicle Positioning
192
Problems with Route Guidance
193
If the System Needs Service
193
Map Data Updates
193
Database Coverage Explanations
194
Voice Recognition
194
Bluetooth (Overview)
207
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
208
Teen Driver
220
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
234
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
240
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
242
Distracted Driving
243
Defensive Driving
243
Impaired Driving
244
Control of a Vehicle
244
Braking
244
Steering
245
Off-Road Recovery
246
Loss of Control
246
Track Events and Competitive Driving (V-Series and V-Series Blackwing)
247
Driving on Wet Roads
258
Hill and Mountain Roads
259
Winter Driving
260
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
262
New Vehicle Break-In
266
Composite Materials
267
Ignition Positions
268
Starting the Engine
270
Stop/Start System
271
Engine Heater
273
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
274
Shifting Into Park
274
Shifting out of Park
275
Parking (Manual Transmission)
276
Parking over Things That Burn
276
Active Fuel Management
276
Electric Brake Boost
288
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
288
Electric Parking Brake
289
Brake Assist
290
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
290
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
292
Driver Mode Control
294
Competitive Driving Mode
300
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced)
306
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
337
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
337
Surround Vision System
338
Park Assist
339
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
342
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
344
Rear Pedestrian Alert
345
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
347
Assistance Systems for Driving
347
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
347
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
350
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
352
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
354
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
354
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
357
Top Tier Fuel
361
Recommended Fuel (LSY 2.0L L4 Engine)
361
Recommended Fuel (LGY 3.0L V6 and LT4 6.2L V8 Engines)
362
Prohibited Fuels
362
Fuels in Foreign Countries
362
Fuel Additives
363
Filling the Tank
363
General Towing Information
365
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
366
Trailer Towing (LSY 2.0L L4 and LGY 3.0L V6 Engines Only)
370
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
375
Doing Your Own Service Work
376
Hood
377
Engine Compartment Overview
379
Engine Oil
384
Engine Oil Life System
387
Automatic Transmission Fluid
389
Manual Transmission Fluid
389
Hydraulic Clutch
389
Engine Air Filter Life System
390
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
390
Cooling System
393
Engine Overheating
399
Washer Fluid
400
Brakes
401
Brake Pad Life System (If Equipped)
404
Brake Fluid
405
Battery - North America
406
All-Wheel Drive
407
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
407
Wiper Blade Replacement
408
Windshield Replacement
409
Electrical System Overload
410
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
412
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
413
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
415
Tires
419
All-Season Tires
420
Winter Tires
420
Run-Flat Tires
421
Self-Sealing Tires
421
Noise Reducing Tires (V-Series Blackwing Only)
422
Low-Profile Tires
422
Summer Tires
423
Tire Sidewall Labeling
423
Tire Designations
424
Tire Terminology and Definitions
425
Tire Pressure
428
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
430
Tire Pressure Monitor System
431
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
432
Tire Inspection
436
Tire Rotation
436
When It Is Time for New Tires
438
Buying New Tires
438
Different Size Tires and Wheels
440
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
440
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
442
Wheel Replacement
442
Tire Chains
443
If a Tire Goes Flat
444
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
445
Transporting a Disabled Vehicle
456
Exterior Care
458
Interior Care
464
General Information
470
Maintenance Schedule
472
Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
475
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
477
Maintenance Replacement Parts
478
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
481
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (V-Series Blackwing Only)
481
Capacities and Specifications
483
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
486
Customer Assistance Offices
488
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
489
Online Account
489
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
490
Roadside Assistance Program
490
Scheduling Service Appointments
493
Courtesy Transportation Program
493
Collision Damage Repair
494
Publication Ordering Information
497
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
498
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
499
Cybersecurity
500
Event Data Recorders
500
OnStar
501
Emergency
503
Security
504
Navigation
509
Connections
510
Index_A
512
Index_B
513
Index_C
514
Index_D
515
Index_E
516
Index_F
516
Index_G
517
Index_H
517
Index_I
518
Index_J
518
Index_K
518
Index_L
518
Index_M
519
Index_N
520
Index_O
520
Index_P
520
Index_R
521
Index_S
522
Index_T
523
Index_U
524
Index_V
525
Index_W
525

2023 Cadillac Ct5 Overview

Introduction

The 2023 Cadillac CT5 embodies a perfect blend of luxury, performance, and advanced technology. This mid-size sedan showcases Cadillac's commitment to elegance and innovation, delivering a striking design accentuated by its bold front grille and seamless, aerodynamic contours. With a spacious interior designed for comfort and a series of advanced safety and technology features, the CT5 is geared towards the discerning driver looking for both style and substance.

Powertrains

The 2023 Cadillac CT5 offers a selection of dynamic powertrains that cater to varying performance preferences. The standard 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces a robust 237 horsepower, providing spirited performance and commendable fuel efficiency. Enthusiasts will appreciate the available 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6, which unleashes an exciting 335 horsepower and exceptional torque, ensuring exhilarating acceleration. Both engines are paired with a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission, enhancing the driving experience with seamless gear shifts.

Trims

The CT5 is available in three distinct trims: Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Sport. The Luxury trim offers an array of standard features including leatherette upholstery and a panoramic sunroof, while the Premium Luxury trim elevates the experience with enhanced comfort features, additional technology, and striking aesthetic upgrades. The Sport trim, on the other hand, emphasizes a more aggressive look, complete with a unique front fascia and performance enhancements tailored for those who crave a sportier driving experience.

Features

Cadillac has equipped the CT5 with cutting-edge technology and luxurious amenities. A user-friendly 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, keeps drivers connected. Standard safety features include automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, and a rear-vision camera, with optional enhancements like the Super Cruise hands-free driving assistance. A premium sound system and ambient interior lighting further enrich the driving experience.

Owner's Manual

The 2023 Cadillac CT5 comes with a comprehensive owner's manual that provides detailed information on features, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting tips. This user-friendly guide serves as an invaluable resource for owners, ensuring they can fully enjoy their vehicle while maximizing its performance and longevity.

User manual download

The Cadillac Ct5 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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