2016 CADILLAC CTS ignition

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-9369309) -
2016 - crc - 7/30/15
In Brief 7
1.Air Vents 0176.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 159.
3. Manual Mode 0202 (If
Equipped).
4. Instrument Cluster 0112.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0105.
6. Hazard Warning Flashers
0159.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0238
(If Equipped).
Start/Stop Disable Switch (If
Equipped). See Starting the
Engine 0195.
7. Light Sensor (If Equipped). See Automatic Headlamp System
0158.
Solar Sensor. See Dual
Automatic Climate Control
System 0169.
8. Infotainment 0163.
9. Glove Box Button. See Glove
Box 0100. Automatic Parking Assist
Button (If Equipped). See
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing
0225.
Parking Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0225.
10. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 060 (If Equipped).
11. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0169.
12. Instrument Panel Storage
0100.
Wireless Charging Pad (If
Equipped) (Out of View). See
Wireless Charging 0109
13. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0206.
14. MODE Switch. See Driver
Mode Control 0208.
15. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0200.
Manual Mode Button. See
Automatic Transmission 0200.
16. ENGINE START/STOP Button. SeeIgnition Positions 0193. 17.
Steering Wheel Controls 0105.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0129.
18. Horn 0105.
19. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0104.
20. Cruise Control 0214 (If
Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control 0217
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0232 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0105
(If Equipped).
21. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0160.
22. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0132
(If Equipped).
23. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0121.
24. Hood Release. See Hood
0 251.

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Reclining Seatbacks
Base Seat
To adjust the seatback:
. Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
. Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
High Performance Seat
To adjust the seatback:
. Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
. Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
See Reclining Seatbacks 057.
Memory Features
The SET, 1, 2, andB(Exit) buttons
on the driver door are used to
manually store and recall memory
settings for the driver seat, outside
mirrors, and power tilt and
telescoping steering column (if
equipped).
When Auto Memory Recall is
enabled in the personalization
menu, positions previously stored to
memory buttons 1 and 2 are
recalled when the ignition is
changed from OFF to ON/RUN/
START or ACC/ACCESSORY.

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When Easy Exit Options is enabled
in the personalization menu, the
seats will move rearward when the
ignition is changed to OFF and
driver door is opened within a
short time.
SeeMemory Seats 058 and
Vehicle Personalization 0147.
Heated and Ventilated
Seats
Front Seats
If equipped, the buttons are near the
climate controls on the center stack.
To operate, the ignition must be in
ON/RUN/START. Press
Jorzto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and
seatback.
Press
Cor{to ventilate the driver
or passenger seat. A ventilated seat
has a fan that pulls or pushes air
through the seat. The air is not
cooled.
Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the seat will change to
the next lower setting, and then to
the off setting. The indicator lights
next to the buttons indicate three for
the highest setting and one for the
lowest. If the front heated seats are
on high, the level may automatically
be lowered after approximately
30 minutes.
See Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 060.
Head Restraint
Adjustment
If equipped with base seats, the
vehicle’s front seats have adjustable
head restraints in the outboard
seating positions. If equipped with high performance
seats, the vehicle’s front seats have
head restraints in the outboard
seating positions that cannot be
adjusted.
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback
recline angle as little as necessary
while keeping the seat and the head
restraint height in the proper
position.
See
Head Restraints 052 and
Power Seat Adjustment 054.

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O:Turns off the exterior lamps.
The knob returns to the AUTO
position after it is released. Turn
to
Oagain to reactivate the
AUTO mode.
AUTO : Automatically turns the
exterior lamps on and off,
depending on outside lighting.
;: Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
5: Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
See Exterior Lamp Controls 0155
and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
0 157.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
With the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,
move the lever to select the wiper
speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
INT : Use this setting for intermittent
wipes or Rainsense™, if equipped.
For intermittent wipes, move the
windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn
the
xINT band up for more
frequent wipes or down for less
frequent wipes.
If equipped with Rainsense and the
feature is enabled in vehicle
personalization, move the
windshield wiper lever to INT and
turn the
xINT band to adjust the
sensitivity to moisture. .
Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.
. Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.
. Move the windshield wiper lever
out of the INT position to
deactivate Rainsense.
To turn the Rainsense feature on or
off, see “Rain Sense Wipers” under
Vehicle Personalization 0147.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the lever down. For several wipes,
hold the lever down.
n L: Pull the lever toward you to
spray windshield washer fluid and
activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 105.
Climate Controls
The climate control buttons and the
touch screen are used to adjust the
heating, cooling, and ventilation.

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24 In Brief
.Inside the storage area under
the armrest cover.
. On the rear of the center
console, if equipped.
These outlets are powered while the
vehicle is in ON/RUN/START or
ACC/ACCESSORY mode, or until
the driver door is opened within
10 minutes of turning off the vehicle.
Lift the cover to access the
accessory power outlet.
See Power Outlets 0107.
Sunroof
If equipped, the sunroof will only
operate when the ignition is in ON/
RUN/START or ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active. See Ignition
Positions 0193 andRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0197.
The driver side switch (1) operates
the sunroof.
Vent : Press and release the rear
of the switch (1) to vent the sunroof.
The sunshade will automatically
open approximately 38 cm (15 in).
Press and hold the front of the
switch (1) to close the sunroof vent.
Express Open/Express Close :
With the sunroof in the vent
position, press the rear of the
switch (1) a second time to express
open the sunroof. Press the front of
the switch to express close the
sunroof. To stop the sunroof
partway, press the switch (1) again. The passenger side switch (2)
operates the sunshade. Press and
release the front or rear of the
switch (2) to express open or
express close the sunshade. To
stop the sunshade partway, press
the switch (2) again.
See
Sunroof 049.

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26 In Brief
SeeTire Pressure Monitor System
0 294.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time
to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Using the DIC controls on the right side of the steering wheel,
display REMAINING OIL LIFE
on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0129.
When remaining oil life is low,
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message will appear on
the display. See Engine Oil
Messages 0138.
2. Press SEL on the DIC controls and hold SEL down for a few
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.
See Engine Oil Life System 0261.
Car Wash Guidelines
Caution
Some automatic car washes can
cause damage to the vehicle,
wheels and ground effects.
Automatic car washes are not
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Caution (Continued)
recommended, due to lack of
clearance for the undercarriage
and/or wide rear tires and wheels.
See "Washing the Vehicle" under
Exterior Care0318.
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
. Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
. Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
. When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
. Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.

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/(Remote Vehicle Start) :This
button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote
start.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear window
defogger may come on during
remote start based on cold ambient
conditions. The rear defog indicator
light does not come on during
remote start.
If equipped, the heated and
ventilated front seats may also
come on when the vehicle
personalization setting is enabled.
See Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 060.
Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
may require a person using remote
start to have the vehicle in view.
Check local regulations for any
requirements.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not
use the remote start feature. The
vehicle may run out of fuel. The RKE transmitter range may be
shorter while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
029.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press and release
Qon the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
This confirms the request to
remote start the vehicle has
been received.
During the remote start, the
doors will be locked and the
parking lamps will remain on as
long as the engine is running.
The engine will shut off after
10 minutes unless a time
extension is done or the
ignition is put in ON/RUN.
3. Press the brake pedal and select the ON/RUN ignition
mode to drive the vehicle. Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can also be
extended by another 10 minutes,
if during the first 10 minutes
Steps 1–2 are repeated while the
engine is still running. An extension
can be requested, 30 seconds after
starting. This provides a total of
20 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once.
When the remote start is extended,
the second 10 minute period is
added on to the first 10 minutes for
a total of 20 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts,
or a remote start with an extension,
are allowed between ignition cycles.
Then the ignition must be changed
to ON/RUN and then back to OFF
before the remote start procedure
can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
.
Press and hold
/until the
parking lamps turn off.

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.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then
back off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if
any of the following occur:
. The ignition is in any mode other
than off.
. The transmitter is in the vehicle.
. The hood is not closed.
. The hazard warning flashers
are on.
. There is an emission control
system malfunction.
. The engine coolant temperature
is too high.
. The oil pressure is low.
. Two remote vehicle starts have
already been used.
. The vehicle is not in P (Park).Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
. Passengers, especially
children, can easily open
the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The chance
of being thrown out of the
vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are
not locked. So, all
passengers should wear
safety belts properly and the
doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is
driven.
. Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by
extreme heat and can suffer
permanent injuries or even
death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle
whenever leaving it.
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Warning (Continued)
.Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when slowing or stopping
the vehicle. Lock the doors
to help prevent this from
happening.
Inside the Vehicle
On the rear doors, push down on
the door lock knob to lock the door
manually. Pull once on the door
handle to unlock the door and again
to open the door.
Press the power door lock switch to
lock or unlock all doors
automatically. See Power Door
Locks 037.
Outside the Vehicle
Use the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter, the key cylinder
on the driver front door, or the key
cylinder on the passenger front
door, if equipped. The key cylinder
is covered with a cap.