2012 CADILLAC CTS service reset

Black plate (8,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
7-8 Infotainment System
This feature is most effective at
lower radio volume settings where
background noise can affect how
the music being played through
the vehicle's audio system is heard.
At higher volume settings, where
the music is much louder than
the background noise, there may
be little or no adjustments by
AudioPilot. For additional
information on AudioPilot, visit
www.bose.com/audiopilot.
Radio Message
Locked:Displays when the
TheftLock®system has locked up
the infotainment system. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if
an error cannot be corrected,
contact your dealer.
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Control Buttons
The knobs and buttons used to
control the radio are:
FM/AM: Press to choose between
FM and AM.
TUNE/TONE: Turn to search for
stations.Press to enter the
Tone menu.
MENU/SELECT: Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to scroll through
the station list. Press the MENU/
SELECT knob to select the desired
station.
INFO: Press to display additional
information that may be available for
the current song. When information
is not available, No Information
displays.
¨SEEK or©SEEK: Press to go to
the previous or to the next radio
station and stay there. The radio only tunes to stations with
a strong signal that are in the
selected band.
FAV:
Press to change the
favorites page.
Softkeys: Press to select preset
stations.
Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has a Radio Data
System (RDS) feature. RDS is
available for use only on FM
stations that broadcast RDS
information. This system relies upon
receiving specific information from
these stations and only works when
the information is available. While
the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS
station, the station name or call
letters display. In rare cases, a radio
station can broadcast incorrect
information that causes the radio
features to work improperly. If this
happens, contact the radio station.

Black plate (11,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Infotainment System 7-11
Satellite Radio
Vehicles with an XM™Satellite
Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite
Radio subscription can receive XM
programming.
XM Satellite Radio Service
XM is a satellite radio service based
in the 48 contiguous United States
and 10 Canadian provinces. XM
Satellite Radio has a wide variety of
programming and commercial-free
music, coast to coast, and in
digital-quality sound. A service fee
is required to receive the XM
service. Renew on channel XM1.”
For more information, contact XM
at www.xmradio.com or
1-800-929-2100 in the U.S., and
www.xmradio.ca or
1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
Control Buttons
The knobs and buttons used to
control the radio are:
m(XM): Press to choose the XM
band (if equipped).
TUNE/TONE: Turn to search for
stations. Press to enter the
Tone menu.
MENU/SELECT: Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to scroll through
the category list. Press to select the
desired category.
INFO: Press to display additional
information that may be available for
the current song. When information
is not available, No Information
displays.
¨SEEK or©SEEK: Press to go to
the next or to the previous radio
station.
FAV: Press to change the
favorites page.
Softkeys: Press to select preset
stations.
XM Categories
XM stations are organized in
categories.
Removing or Adding Categories
(Radio with CD and Radio with
Six-Disc CD Only)
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Press the softkey below the XM tab.
3. Turn the TUNE/TONE knob or the MENU/SELECT knob to
scroll through the available
categories.
4. Press any softkey below the Remove or Add tab to add or
remove the displayed category.
5. Press any softkey below the Restore All tab to restore all
removed categories.

Black plate (14,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
7-14 Infotainment System
XM Messages
XL (Explicit Language
Channels):These channels, or
any others, can be blocked at a
customer's request, by calling
1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and
1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
XM Updating: The encryption code
in the receiver is being updated, and
no action is required. This process
should take no longer than
30 seconds.
No XM Signal: The system is
functioning correctly, but the vehicle
is in a location that is blocking the
XM signal. When the vehicle is
moved into an open area, the signal
should return.
Loading XM: The audio system is
acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This
message should disappear shortly. Channel Off Air:
This channel is
not currently in service. Tune in to
another channel.
Channel Unauth: This channel is
blocked or cannot be received with
your XM Subscription package.
Channel Unavail: This previously
assigned channel is no longer
assigned. Tune to another station.
If this station was one of the
presets, choose another station for
that preset button.
No Artist Info: No artist
information is available at this time
on this channel. The system is
working properly.
No Title Info: No song title
information is available at this time
on this channel. The system is
working properly.
No CAT Info: No category
information is available at this time
on this channel. The system is
working properly. No Information:
No text or
informational messages are
available at this time on this
channel. The system is working
properly.
No Subscription Please Renew:
The XM subscription needs to be
reactivated. Contact XM at
www.xmradio.com or
1-800-929-2100 in the U.S., and
www.xmradio.ca or
1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
CAT Not Found: There are no
channels available for the selected
category. The system is working
properly.
XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0,
this message alternates with the XM
Radio eight‐digit radio ID label. This
label is needed to activate the
service.
Unknown: If this message is
received when tuned to channel 0,
there could be a receiver fault.
Consult with your dealer.

Black plate (12,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
10-12 Vehicle Care
Notice:Failure to use the
recommended engine oil or
equivalent can result in engine
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. Check with your
dealer or service provider on
whether the oil is approved to the
dexos1 specification.
Viscosity Grade
SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity
grade for the vehicle. Do not use
other viscosity grade oils such as
SAE 10W‐30, 10W‐40, or 20W‐50.
If in an area of extreme cold, where
the temperature falls below −20°F
(−29°C), an SAE 0W‐30 oil should
be used. An oil of this viscosity
grade will provide easier cold
starting for the engine at extremely
low temperatures. When selecting
an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, always select an oil that
meets the dexos1 specification or
equivalent. See
“Specification”for
more information.
Engine Oil Additives/Engine
Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The
recommended oils with the dexos
specification and displaying the
dexos certification mark are all that
is needed for good performance and
engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not
recommended and could cause
engine damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain
elements that can be unhealthy for
your skin and could even cause
cancer. Do not let used oil stay on
your skin for very long. Clean your
skin and nails with soap and water,
or a good hand cleaner. Wash or
properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil. See the
manufacturer's warnings about the
use and disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a threat to the
environment. If you change your
own oil, be sure to drain all the oil
from the filter before disposal. Never
dispose of oil by putting it in the
trash or pouring it on the ground,
into sewers, or into streams or
bodies of water. Recycle it by taking
it to a place that collects used oil.
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has a computer system
that indicates when to change the
engine oil and filter. This is based
on a combination of factors which
include engine revolutions, engine
temperature, and miles driven.
Based on driving conditions, the
mileage at which an oil change is
indicated can vary considerably. For
the oil life system to work properly,
the system must be reset every time
the oil is changed.

Black plate (13,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-13
When the system has calculated
that oil life has been diminished, it
indicates that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message comes on. See
Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑35.
Change the oil as soon as possible
within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
It is possible that, if driving under
the best conditions, the oil life
system might indicate that an oil
change is not necessary for up to a
year. The engine oil and filter must
be changed at least once a year
and at this time the system must be
reset. Your dealer has trained
service people who will perform this
work and reset the system. It is also
important to check the oil regularly
over the course of an oil drain
interval and keep it at the proper
level.
If the system is ever reset
accidentally, the oil must be
changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi)
since the last oil change.
Remember to reset the oil life
system whenever the oil is changed.How to Reset the Engine Oil
Life System
Reset the system whenever the
engine oil is changed so that the
system can calculate the next
engine oil change. To reset the
system:
1. Using the DIC MENU button,display OIL LIFE REMAINING
on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑27 andEngine Oil
Messages on page 5‑35.
2. Press the Set/Reset button and hold for two seconds to clear the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message and reset the oil life
at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life
display accidentally at any time
other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change. The oil life system can also be reset
as follows:
1. Turn the ignition on with the
engine off.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message is not on, the
system is reset.
The system is reset when the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message is off.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message comes back on when the
vehicle is started, the engine oil life
system has not been reset. Repeat
the procedure.

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10-34 Vehicle Care
4. After wiper blade replacement,ensure that the cover hook
slides into the slot in the blade
assembly.
5. Snap the cover down to secure.
To remove the wiper blade:
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
A. Wiper Arm
B. Release Lever
C. Blade Assembly 2. Push the release lever (B) to
disengage the hook and push
the wiper arm (A) out of the
blade assembly (C).
3. Push the new blade assembly securely on the wiper arm until
the release lever clicks into
place.
4. Replace the wiper cover.
Headlamp Aiming
The vehicle has a visual optical
headlamp aiming system. The aim
has been preset at the factory and
should need no further adjustment.
However, if the vehicle is damaged
in a crash, the headlamp aim may
be affected and adjustment may be
necessary.
If oncoming vehicles flash their high
beams at you, this may also mean
the vertical aim needs to be
adjusted.
It is recommended that the vehicle
is taken to your dealer for service if
the headlamps need to be re-aimed.
It is possible, however, to re-aim the
headlamps as described.

Black plate (4,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
11-4 Service and Maintenance
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, have the
engine oil and filter changed within
the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven
under the best conditions, the
engine oil life system might not
indicate the need for vehicle service
for more than a year. The engine oil
and filter must be changed at least
once a year and the oil life system
must be reset. Your trained dealer
technician can perform this work.
If the engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle
within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the
last service. Reset the oil life
system when the oil is changed.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 10‑12.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See Tire
Rotation on page 10‑77.
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑10 andEngine
Oil Life System on page 10‑12.
.Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant on page 10‑18.
.Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑25.
.Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care on page 10‑110. Replace
worn or damaged wiper blades.
See Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 10‑32.
.Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure on
page 10‑70.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection on page 10‑76.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑15.
.Inspect brake system.