2011 CADILLAC CTS trailer

Black plate (117,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-117
Towing
Towing the Vehicle
Notice:To avoid damage, the
disabled vehicle should be towed
with all four wheels off the
ground. Care must be taken with
vehicles that have low ground
clearance and/or special
equipment.
Consult your dealer or a
professional towing service if the
disabled vehicle must be towed.
See Roadside Service
on
page 13‑7.
To tow the vehicle behind another
vehicle for recreational purposes,
such as behind a motor home, see
“Recreational Vehicle Towing” in this
section.
Recreational Vehicle
Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle –such as behind a
motorhome. The two most common
types of recreational vehicle towing
are known as dinghy towing and
dolly towing. Dingy towing is towing
the vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground. Dolly towing is towing
the vehicle with two wheels on the
ground and two wheels up on a
device known as a dolly.
Here are some important things to
consider before recreational vehicle
towing:
.What is the towing capacity of
the towing vehicle? Be sure to
read the tow vehicle
manufacturer's
recommendations.
.What is the distance that will be
travelled? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how
long they can tow.
.Is the proper towing equipment
going to be used? See your
dealer or trailering professional
for additional advice and
equipment recommendations.
.Is the vehicle ready to be
towed? Just as preparing the
vehicle for a long trip, make sure
the vehicle is prepared to be
towed.

Black plate (118,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
10-118 Vehicle Care
Dinghy Towing
Notice:If the vehicle is towed
with all four wheels on the
ground, the drivetrain
components could be damaged.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Do not
tow the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground.
The vehicle was not designed to be
towed with all four wheels on the
ground. If a rear-wheel-drive vehicle
must be towed, a dolly or a trailer
should be used. If an all-wheel-drive
vehicle must be towed, a trailer
should be used. See “Dolly Towing”
following for more information.
Dolly Towing
(Rear-Wheel-Drive Vehicles)
Use the following procedure to dolly
tow a rear-wheel-drive vehicle from
the rear:
1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Put the rear wheels on the dolly.
3. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake (Manual)
on
page 9‑33or Parking Brake
(Electric) on page 9‑34.

Black plate (119,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-119
4. Put the vehicle in P (Park) for anautomatic transmission or in
1 (First) for a manual
transmission.
5. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the dolly.
6. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a
clamping device designed for
towing.
7. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive
Vehicles)
Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive
vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground, or even with only two of
its wheels on the ground, will
damage drivetrain components.
Do not tow an all-wheel-drive
vehicle with any of its wheels on
the ground.
All-wheel-drive vehicles can only be
towed with all four wheels on a
trailer.

Black plate (5,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
Service and Maintenance 11-5
.If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit, check the
sealant expiration date printed
on the instruction label of the kit.
SeeTire Sealant and
Compressor Kit on page 10‑92.
.Underbody flushing service.
Once Every Two Years
.CTS‐V only: Clutch hydraulic
system drain, flush, and refill.
First Engine Oil Change After
Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles
.Passenger compartment air filter
replacement (or every
24 months, whichever occurs
first). More frequent replacement
may be needed if you drive in
areas with heavy traffic, areas
with poor air quality, or areas
with high dust levels.
Replacement may also be
needed if you notice reduced air
flow, windows fogging up,
or odors. Your dealer can help
you determine when it is the
right time to replace the filter.
.CTS‐V only: 6‐speed manual
transmission fluid change
(severe service) for vehicles
mainly driven in heavy city traffic
in hot weather, in hilly or
mountainous terrain, when
frequently towing a trailer,
or used for taxi, police,
or delivery service.
First Engine Oil Change After
Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles
.Engine air cleaner filter
replacement. See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑16.
.Automatic transmission fluid
change (severe service) for
vehicles mainly driven in heavy
city traffic in hot weather, in hilly
or mountainous terrain, when
frequently towing a trailer,
or used for taxi, police,
or delivery service. See
Automatic Transmission Fluid
on
page 10‑15.
.Evaporative control system
inspection. Check all fuel and
vapor lines and hoses for proper
hook‐up, routing, and condition.
Check that the purge valve,
if the vehicle has one, works
properly. Replace as needed. An
Emission Control Service. The
U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency or the California Air
Resources Board has
determined that the failure to
perform this maintenance item
will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability
prior to the completion of the
vehicle's useful life. We,
however, urge that all
recommended maintenance
services be performed at the
indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded.
.CTS‐V only: 6‐speed manual
transmission fluid change
(normal service).

Black plate (6,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
11-6 Service and Maintenance
.All‐wheel‐drive vehicles only:
Transfer case fluid change
(severe service) for vehicles
mainly driven in heavy city traffic
in hot weather, in hilly or
mountainous terrain, when
frequently towing a trailer,
or used for taxi, police,
or delivery service. During any
maintenance, if a power washer
is used to clean mud and dirt
from the underbody, care should
be taken to not directly spray the
transfer case output seals. High
pressure water can overcome
the seals and contaminate
the transfer case fluid.
Contaminated fluid will decrease
the life of the transfer case and
should be replaced.
.CTS‐V only: Rear axle fluid
change (severe service only) for
vehicles mainly driven in hilly or
mountainous terrain, when
frequently towing a trailer, used
for high speed or competitivedriving, or used for taxi, police,
or delivery service. See
Rear
Axle on page 10‑31.
First Engine Oil Change After
Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles
.Automatic transmission fluid
change (normal service). See
Automatic Transmission Fluid
on
page 10‑15.
.All‐wheel‐drive vehicles only:
Transfer case fluid change
(normal service). During any
maintenance, if a power washer
is used to clean mud and dirt
from the underbody, care should
be taken to not directly spray the
transfer case output seals. High
pressure water can overcome
the seals and contaminate the
transfer case fluid.
Contaminated fluid will decrease
the life of the transfer case and
should be replaced.
.Spark plug replacement and
spark plug wire inspection. An
Emission Control Service.
.CTS‐V only: Supercharger drive
belt inspection for fraying,
excessive cracks, or obvious
damage and replacement,
if needed.
First Engine Oil Change After
Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles
.Engine cooling system drain,
flush, and refill (or every
five years, whichever occurs
first). See Cooling System
on
page 10‑19. An Emission Control
Service.
.6.2L supercharged V8 engine
only: Intercooler system drain,
flush, and refill (or every five
years, whichever occurs first).
See Cooling System
on
page 10‑19. An Emission
Control Service.
.Engine drive belts inspection for
fraying, excessive cracks,
or obvious damage (or every
10 years, whichever occurs
first). Replace, if needed. An
Emission Control Service.

Black plate (13,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
INDEX i-13
Tires (cont.)Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-76
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81
Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-92
Sealant and Compressor
Kit, Storing . . . . . . . 10-101, 10-102
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
Terminology and
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-85
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-87
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-88
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-82
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67 Towing
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 9-52
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . 10-117
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56, 9-57
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-117
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . 9-37
Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . 9-40
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56, 9-57
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-10
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
U
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . 9-42
Uniform Tire QualityGrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-85
Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-53 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
V
Vehicle Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-117