2009 CADILLAC CTS rear view mirror

Seats and Restraint System............................. 1-1
Head Restraints
......................................... 1-2
Front Seats
............................................... 1-4
Rear Seats
..............................................1-13
Safety Belts
.............................................1-14
Child Restraints
.......................................1-34
Airbag System
.........................................1-58
Restraint System Check
............................1-74
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
......................................2-16
Windows
.................................................2-22
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-26
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-30
Mirrors
....................................................2-52
Object Detection Systems
..........................2-54
OnStar
®System
......................................2-56
Universal Home Remote System
................2-60
Storage Areas
.........................................2-64
Sunroof
..................................................2-65
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-24
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-30
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-50
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-85Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
....... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-26
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-12
All-Wheel Drive
........................................5-51
Rear Axle
...............................................5-52
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-53
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-57
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-59
Tires
......................................................5-61
Appearance Care
...................................5-106
Vehicle Identication
...............................5-114
Electrical System
....................................5-114
Capacities and Specications
...................5-127
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-14
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
...........7-16
Index................................................................ 1
2009 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner ManualM

Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................2-5
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation...................................................2-6
Keyless Access System...................................2-8
Keyless Access System Operation....................2-8
Remote Vehicle Start....................................2-14
Doors and Locks............................................2-16
Door Locks..................................................2-16
Central Door Unlocking System......................2-16
Power Door Locks........................................2-17
Delayed Locking...........................................2-17
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-17
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-18
Lockout Protection........................................2-19
Trunk..........................................................2-19
Windows........................................................2-22
Power Windows............................................2-23
Sun Visors...................................................2-25
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-26
Theft-Deterrent System..................................2-26
Immobilizer..................................................2-27
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)................2-28
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)...........2-29Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-30
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-30
Ignition Positions (Key Access).......................2-31
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)..................2-32
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-33
Starting the Engine.......................................2-33
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-35
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-36
Manual Transmission Operation......................2-40
Parking Brake..............................................2-42
Electric Parking Brake
...................................2-44
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)......2-47
Shifting Out of Park......................................2-48
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission).......2-49
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-49
Engine Exhaust............................................2-50
Running the Vehicle While Parked..................2-51
Mirrors...........................................................2-52
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror................2-52
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-52
Park Tilt Mirrors............................................2-53
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-53
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-53
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1

Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
This vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview
mirror with OnStar®controls. SeeOnStar®System
on page 2-56for more information.
O(On/Off):Press to turn the dimming feature on or off.
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from
behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and
the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is
started.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror.
Use a soft towel dampened with water.
Outside Power Mirrors
Controls for the outside
power mirrors are located
on the driver’s door.
To adjust each mirror:
1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver’s or passenger
side mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control
pad to move the mirror to the desired direction.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that you can see a
little of your vehicle, and the area behind your
vehicle.
4. Press either (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror.
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Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when
going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the
mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to
return to its original position.
Park Tilt Mirrors
If the vehicle has the memory package, the passenger
and/or driver’s outside mirror tilts to a preselected
position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows
the driver to view the curb when parallel parking.
When the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) and after
a ve-second delay, the mirrors return to their original
position.
The park tilt can be turned on or off through the
Driver Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-72for more information.
Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could
hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from
the driver’s seat.
Outside Heated Mirrors
=(Rear Window Defogger):Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” underDual Climate Control
System on page 3-24for more information.
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1 (Low Speed):For slow, steady wiping cycles.
2 (High Speed):For rapid wiping cycles.
If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds
while you are driving, the exterior lamps come on
automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO.
SeeWiper Activated Headlamps on page 3-17for more
information.
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades before
using them. If the blades are frozen to the windshield,
gently loosen or thaw them. If they become damaged,
install new blades. For more information, seeWindshield
Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-59.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.Rainsense™ Wipers
Vehicles with Rainsense windshield wipers, have a
moisture sensor for this feature mounted on the interior
side of the windshield behind the rearview mirror.
This sensor automatically operates the wipers by
monitoring the amount of moisture build-up on the
windshield. Wipes occur as needed to clear the
windshield depending on driving conditions and the
sensitivity setting. In light rain or snow, fewer wipes
will occur. In heavy rain or snow, wipes occur more
frequently. If the system is left on for long periods of
time, occasional wipes may occur without any moisture
on the windshield. This is normal and indicates that
the Rainsense system is activated.
The wiper control should be left in the off position,
unless the wiper is needed.
The Rainsense system is sensitive to vibration and can
activate if something hits the windshield or if the
vehicle hits a bump.
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M/F(Recirculation/Outside Air):Press this
button to switch between recirculation and outside
air modes. The indicator light comes on to show which
mode is being used. The recirculation mode recirculates
and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle.
It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from
entering the vehicle. Press the auto button to have
the system select the best air delivery mode for
the temperature setting.
Recirculation is not available in the defrost mode and
automatically turns off 10 minutes after defog is selected.
This helps to limit window fogging in the vehicle.
Using recirculation for long periods of time could cause
the air inside the vehicle to become too dry or stuffy.
To prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle
has cooled, select outside air or press the auto button.
The outside air mode pulls fresh air from outside the
vehicle. Outside air is always selected in defrost mode to
prevent fogging.Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog or frost from the rear window. It only works
when the ignition is in ON/RUN.
=(Rear Window Defogger):Press to turn the rear
window defogger on or off.
The rear window defogger stays on for about 15 minutes,
before turning off if the vehicle is moving at a slower
speed. At higher speeds, the rear window defogger may
stay on continuously. With each additional press, the
defogger runs for about 10 minutes. The defogger can
also be turned off by turning off the engine.
The heated outside rearview mirrors turn on when the
rear window defogger button is on and helps to clear
fog or frost from the surface of the mirror. SeeOutside
Heated Mirrors on page 2-53.
Notice:Do not try to clear frost or other material
from the inside of the front windshield and rear
window with a razor blade or anything else that is
sharp. This may damage the rear window defogger
grid and affect your radio’s ability to pick up
stations clearly. The repairs wouldn’t be covered
by your warranty.
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Competitive Driving
Competitive driving may affect the vehicle warranty.
See your warranty book before using your vehicle
for competitive driving.
Notice:If you use your vehicle for competitive
driving, the engine may use more oil than it would
with normal use. Low oil levels can damage the
engine. Be sure to check the oil level often during
competitive driving and keep the level at or near the
upper mark that shows the proper operating range
on the engine oil dipstick. For information on how to
add oil, seeEngine Oil on page 5-18.
CTS-V Only: For competitive driving, it is recommended
that the brake uid be replaced with a high performance
brake uid that has a dry boiling point greater than 534°F
(279°C). After conversion to the high performance brake
uid, follow the brake uid service recommendations
outlined by the uid manufacturer. Do not use silicone
or DOT-5 brake uids.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because
some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or
drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.Night driving tips include:
Drive defensively.
Do not drink and drive.
Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the inside
rearview mirror.
Slow down and keep more space between you and
other vehicles because headlamps can only light up
so much road ahead.
Watch for animals.
When tired, pull off the road.
Do not wear sunglasses.
Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps.
Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle
clean — inside and out.
Keep your eyes moving, especially during turns or
curves.
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime.
But, as we get older, these differences increase.
A 50-year-old driver might need at least twice as much
light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having
it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing.
Things to check on your own include:
Windshield Washer Fluid:Reservoir full? Windows
clean — inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:In good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:All levels checked?
Lamps:Do they all work and are lenses clean?
Tires:Are treads good? Are tires inated to
recommended pressure?
Weather and Maps:Safe to travel? Have
up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings
while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, nd a
safe place to park your vehicle and rest.
Other driving tips include:
Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
Keep interior temperature cool.
Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead
and to the sides.
Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments
often.
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