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Black plate (25,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Driving and Operating 9-25
To shift out of P (Park):
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Release the parking brake. SeeParking Brake (Manual) on
page 9‑34 orParking Brake
(Electric) on page 9‑35.
3. Press the shift lever button.
4. Move the shift lever.
If unable to shift out of P (Park):
1. Fully release the shift lever button.
2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever
button again.
3. Move the shift lever.
If the shift lever will not move from
P (Park), consult your dealer or a
professional towing service.Parking (Manual
Transmission)
Before getting out of the vehicle,
place the shift lever in R (Reverse)
and firmly apply the parking brake.
For vehicles with the key access
ignition, turn the ignition key to OFF/
LOCK, and remove the key. See
Ignition Positions (Key Access) on
page 9‑16 orIgnition Positions
(Keyless Access) on page 9‑18 for
more information.
For vehicles with the keyless access
ignition, turn the ignition to LOCK/
OFF and remove the keyless
access transmitter.
If towing a trailer, see Driving
Characteristics and Towing Tips on
page 9‑56.
Parking over Things
That Burn
{WARNING
Things that can burn could touch
hot exhaust parts under the
vehicle and ignite. Do not park
over papers, leaves, dry grass,
or other things that can burn.

Black plate (28,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
9-28 Driving and Operating
the shift lever button before shifting
from P (Park) when the ignition key
is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out
of P (Park), ease pressure on the
shift lever and push the shift lever
all the way into P (Park) as you
maintain brake application. Then
press the shift lever button and
move the shift lever into another
gear. SeeShifting out of Park on
page 9‑24.
Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse)
while the vehicle is moving
forward could damage the
transmission. The repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only
after the vehicle is stopped.
R (Reverse): Use this gear to
back up.
At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse)
can be used to rock the vehicle
back and forth to get out of snow,
ice, or sand without damaging your
transmission. See If the Vehicle Is
Stuck on page 9‑11 for additional
information. N (Neutral):
In this position, the
engine does not connect with the
wheels. To restart when the vehicle
is already moving, use N (Neutral)
only. You can also use N (Neutral)
when the vehicle is being towed.
{WARNING
Shifting into a drive gear while the
engine is running at high speed is
dangerous. Unless your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal, the
vehicle could move very rapidly.
You could lose control and hit
people or objects. Do not shift
into a drive gear while the engine
is running at high speed.
Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or
N (Neutral) with the engine
running at high speed may
damage the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Be sure the
engine is not running at high
speed when shifting the vehicle. D (Drive):
This position is for
normal driving. It provides the best
fuel economy. If you need more
power for passing, and you are:
.Going less than 55 km/h
(35 mph), push the accelerator
pedal about halfway down.
.Going about 55 km/h (35 mph) or
more, push the accelerator all
the way down.
The transmission will shift down
to a lower gear and have more
power.
Downshifting the transmission in
slippery road conditions could result
in skidding; see “Skidding”under
Loss of Control on page 9‑5
While in D (Drive), the CTS‐V
vehicle's first forward gear
automatic shift after starting the
vehicle will be from 1 (First).
Afterwards, the CTS‐V vehicles will
always start in 2 (Second) gear.
While in M (Manual Mode), for
increased performance, the vehicle
will start in 1 (First) gear.

Black plate (3,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-3
General Information
For service and parts needs, visit
your dealer. You will receive
genuine GM parts and GM-trained
and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of
these marks:
California Proposition 65
Warning
Most motor vehicles, including this
one, contain and/or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Engine
exhaust, many parts and systems,
many fluids, and some component
wear by-products contain and/or
emit these chemicals.
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements
Certain types of automotive
applications, such as airbag
initiators, seat belt pretensioners,
and lithium batteries contained in
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materials.
Special handling may be necessary.
For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Accessories and
Modifications
Adding non‐dealer accessories or
making modifications to the vehicle
can affect vehicle performance and
safety, including such things as
airbags, braking, stability, ride and
handling, emissions systems,
aerodynamics, durability, and
electronic systems like antilock
brakes, traction control, and stability
control. These accessories or
modifications could even cause
malfunction or damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Damage to vehicle components
resulting from modifications or the
installation or use of non‐GM
certified parts, including control
module or software modifications, is
not covered under the terms of the
vehicle warranty and may affect
remaining warranty coverage for
affected parts.

Black plate (25,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-25
When to Check Power Steering
Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly
check power steering fluid unless
you suspect there is a leak in the
system or you hear an unusual
noise. A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the
system inspected and repaired.
How to Check Power Steering
Fluid
Notice:Extremely small amounts
of contamination can cause
steering system damage and
cause it to not work properly. Do
not allow contaminants to contact
the fluid side of the reservoir cap/
dipstick or from entering the
reservoir. To check the power steering fluid:
1. Turn the key off and let the
engine compartment cool down.
2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean.
3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
5. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
The level should be between the
HOT and COLD marks. If necessary,
add only enough fluid to bring the
level between the marks.
What to Use
To determine what kind of fluid to
use, see Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11‑13. Always
use the proper fluid.
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When adding windshield washer
fluid to the vehicle, be sure to read
the manufacturer's instructions
before use. If you will be operating
your vehicle in an area where the
temperature may fall below freezing,
use a fluid that has sufficient
protection against freezing.

Black plate (31,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-31
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it
starts.
3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine
in each gear. The vehicle
should start only in P (Park) or
N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts
in any other position, contact
your dealer for service.
For manual transmission
vehicles, put the shift lever in
Neutral, push the clutch pedal
down halfway, and try to start
the engine. The vehicle should
start only when the clutch pedal
is pushed down all the way to
the floor. If the vehicle starts
when the clutch pedal is not
pushed all the way down,
contact your dealer for service.Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control
Function Check
{WARNING
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake (Manual) on
page 9‑34 orParking Brake
(Electric) on page 9‑35.
Be ready to apply the regular
brake immediately if the vehicle
begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the
engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the
shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact
your dealer for service.Ignition Transmission
Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking
brake set, try to turn the ignition to
LOCK/OFF in each shift lever
position.
.The ignition should turn to
LOCK/OFF only when the shift
lever is in P (Park).
.With the key access ignition
system, the ignition key should
come out only in LOCK/OFF.
See
Ignition Positions (Key
Access) on page 9‑16 orIgnition
Positions (Keyless Access) on
page 9‑18.
Contact your dealer if service is
required.

Black plate (56,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
10-56 Vehicle Care
Mini‐Fuses Usage22 Right Position Lamp
(Export Only)
23 Regulated Voltage
Control Sensor
24 Audio System
(Radio)
25 Airbag System
26 Remote Keyless
Entry/PASS‐Key
®
Theft Deterrent
Module
27 Audio Speakers/
Subwoofer
28 OnStar
®System
(If Equipped)
29 Engine Control
Module
30 Canister Vent
31 Fuel Pump
33 Stop Lamps
(Export Only) Mini‐Fuses Usage
34 Theft Deterrent
System/Universal
Garage Door
Opener
35 Memory Seat
Module
36 Passenger Door
Module
38 Side Blind Zone
Alert (Coupe Only)
39 Amplifier
Circuit
Breakers Usage
1 Driver Power Seat
Switch
2 Passenger Power
Seat Switch
3 Power Windows
4 Power Steering
Column Circuit
Breakers Usage
32 Left Rear Window
Switch
37 Right Rear Window
Switch
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block (CTS-V Coupe and
Sedan)
The rear compartment fuse block is
located on top of the battery, on the
right side of the trunk. The battery
access door must be removed to
access the fuse block.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.

Black plate (58,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
10-58 Vehicle Care
Mini‐Fuses Usage22 Right Position Lamp
(Export Only)
23 Regulated Voltage
Control Sensor
24 Audio System
(Radio)
25 Airbag System
26 Remote Keyless
Entry/PASS‐Key
®
Theft Deterrent
Module
27 Audio Speakers/
Subwoofer
28 OnStar
®System
(If Equipped)
29 Engine Control
Module
30 Canister Vent
31 Rear Differential
Cooling Pump
33 Stop Lamps
(Export Only) Mini‐Fuses Usage
34 Theft Deterrent
System/Universal
Garage Door
Opener
35 Memory Seat
Module
36 Passenger Door
Module
38 Side Blind Zone
Alert (Coupe Only)
39 Amplifier
Circuit
Breakers Usage
1 Driver Power Seat
Switch
2 Passenger Power
Seat Switch
3 Power Windows
4 Power Steering
Column Circuit
Breakers Usage
32 Left Rear Window
Switch
37 Right Rear Window
Switch
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block (CTS Wagon)
This fuse block is on the right side
of the vehicle, behind the trim panel
in the rear compartment.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.

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10-60 Vehicle Care
Mini‐Fuses Usage23 Regulated Voltage
Control Sensor
24 Audio System
(Radio)
25 Airbag System
26 Remote Keyless
Entry/PASS‐Key
®
Theft Deterrent
Module
27 Audio Speakers/
Subwoofer
28 OnStar
®System
(If Equipped)
29 Engine Control
Module
30 Canister Vent
31 Fuel Pump
33 Stop Lamps
(Export Only) Mini‐Fuses Usage
34 Theft Deterrent
System/Universal
Garage Door
Opener
35 Memory Seat
Module
36 Passenger Door
Module
38 Rear Auxiliary
Power Outlet
39 Amplifier
Circuit
Breakers Usage
1 Driver Power Seat
Switch
2 Passenger Power
Seat Switch
3 Power Windows Circuit
Breakers Usage
4 Power Steering
Column
32 Left Rear Window
Switch
37 Right Rear Window
Switch
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block (CTS-V Wagon)
The rear compartment fuse block is
located on the passenger side of the
vehicle, behind the trim panel in the
rear compartment.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses and relays
shown.