2010 Cadillac CTS CTS-V Sport Sedan Wagon Owners Manual

User and Operator’s Vehicle Manual for 2010 Cadillac CTS and CTS-V. Engine Types:

• 3.0L V6 Engine (270 hp)
• 3.6L V6 Engine (304 hp)
• 6.2L V8 Engine (556 hp)

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Contents

Keys, Doors and Windows . 1-1

Keys and Locks. 1-2
Doors. 1-17
Vehicle Security. 1-23
Exterior Mirrors. 1-26
Interior Mirrors. 1-27
Windows. 1-28
Roof. 1-31

Seats and Restraints . 2-1

Head Restraints. 2-2
Front Seats. 2-3
Rear Seats. 2-10
Safety Belts. 2-11
Airbag System. 2-27
Child Restraints. 2-43

Storage . 3-1

Storage Compartments. 3-1
Additional Storage Features. 3-2
Roof Rack System. 3-6

Instruments and Controls . 4-1

Instrument Panel Overview. 4-4
Controls. 4-6
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators. 4-14
Information Displays. 4-31
Vehicle Messages. 4-36
Vehicle Personalization. 4-51
OnStar® System. 4-59
Universal Remote System. 4-61

Lighting . 5-1

Exterior Lighting. 5-1
Interior Lighting. 5-5
Lighting Features. 5-6

Infotainment System . 6-1

Introduction. 6-1
Radio. 6-9
Audio Players. 6-16
Phone. 6-37

Climate Controls. 7-1

Climate Control Systems. 7-1 Air Vents. 7-6 Maintenance. 7-6

Driving and Operating . 8-1

Driving Information. 8-2
Starting and Operating. 8-17
Engine Exhaust. 8-25
Automatic Transmission. 8-26
Manual Transmission. 8-30
Drive Systems. 8-32
Brakes. 8-33
Ride Control Systems. 8-37
Cruise Control. 8-41
Object Detection Systems. 8-44
Fuel. 8-49
Towing. 8-54
Conversions and Add-Ons. 8-60

Vehicle Care . 9-1

General Information. 9-2
Vehicle Checks. 9-4
Headlamp Aiming. 9-34
Bulb Replacement. 9-37
Electrical System. 9-40
Wheels and Tires. 9-58
Jump Starting. 9-103
Towing. 9-108
Appearance Care. 9-110

Service and Maintenance. 10-1

General Information. 10-1
Scheduled Maintenance. 10-3
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts. 10-7
Maintenance Records. 10-11
Technical Data. 11-1 Vehicle Identification. 11-1 Vehicle Data. 11-2

Customer Information . 12-1

Customer Information. 12-1
Reporting Safety Defects. 12-13
Vehicle Data Recording
and Privacy. 12-15
Index. i-1

Introduction

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, and the name CTS/CTS-V are registered
trademarks of General Motors.
This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.
Please refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General
Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Car Division
wherever it appears in this manual. Litho in U. S. A.
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DTS and DTS Digital surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater systems, Inc. Dolby® is manufactured under license from Dolby® Laboratories. Dolby®, MLP Lossless, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby® Laboratories.
This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Car Division
wherever it appears in this manual.
©2009 General Motors. All Rights Reserved.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
P. O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française
www. helminc. com

Using this Manual

To quickly locate information about the vehicle use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.

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