2018 CADILLAC CT6 Traction

Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11292458) -
2018 - crc - 2/15/17
358 VEHICLE CARE
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For
example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
All Passenger Car Tires Must
Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements In Addition To
These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half
(1½) times as well on the
government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the normdue to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences
in road characteristics and
climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest
to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's
ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled
conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance. Warning: The
traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its abilityto dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature
can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade
for this tire is established for a tire
that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.

Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11292458) -
2018 - crc - 2/15/17
360 VEHICLE CARE
Tire Chains
{Warning
If the vehicle has 265/45R18 size
tires on the rear axle, do not use
tire chains. There is not enough
clearance. Tire chains used on a
vehicle without the proper amount
of clearance can cause damage to
the brakes, suspension, or other
vehicle parts. The area damaged by
the tire chains could cause loss of
control and a crash. Use another
type of traction device only if its
manufacturer recommends it for
the vehicle's tire size combination
and road conditions. Follow that
manufacturer's instructions. To
avoid vehicle damage, drive slow
and readjust or remove the traction
device if it contacts the vehicle. Do
not spin the wheels. If traction
devices are used, install them on
the rear tires.
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped with a tire
size other than 265/45R18 on the
rear, use tire chains only where
legal and only when necessary. Use
low profile chains that add no more
than 10 mm thickness to the tire
tread and inner sidewall. Use chains
that are the proper size for the tires.
Install them on the tires of the rear
axle. Do not use chains on the tires
of the front axle. Tighten them as
tightly as possible with the ends
securely fastened. Drive slowly and
follow the chain manufacturer's
instructions. If the chains contact
the vehicle, stop and retighten
them. If the contact continues, slow
down until it stops. Driving too fast
or spinning the wheels with chains
on will damage the vehicle.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blow out
while driving, especially if the tires are
maintained properly. SeeTires0340.
If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if
there is ever a blowout, here are a few
tips about what to expect and what
to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates
a drag that pulls the vehicle toward
that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering
wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane
position, and then gently brake to a
stop, well off the road, if possible.
A rear blowout, particularly on a
curve, acts much like a skid and may
require the same correction as used in
a skid. Stop pressing the accelerator
pedal and steer to straighten the
vehicle. It may be very bumpy and
noisy. Gently brake to a stop, well off
the road, if possible.
{Warning
Driving on a flat tire will cause
permanent damage to the tire.
Re-inflating a tire after it has been
driven on while severely
underinflated or flat may cause a
blowout and a serious crash. Never
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Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11292458) -
2018 - crc - 2/15/17
VEHICLE CARE 373
Compact Spare Tire
{Warning
Driving with more than one
compact spare tire at a time could
result in loss of braking and
handling. This could lead to a crash
and you or others could be injured.
Use only one compact spare tire at
a time.
If this vehicle has a compact spare
tire, it was fully inflated when new;
however, it can lose air over time.
Check the inflation pressure regularly.
It should be 420 kPa (60 psi).
Stop as soon as possible and check
that the spare tire is correctly inflated
after being installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is designed for
temporary use only. The vehicle will
perform differently with the spare tire
installed and it is recommended that
the vehicle speed be limited to
80 km/h (50 mph). To conserve the
tread of the spare tire, have the standard tire repaired or replaced as
soon as convenient and return the
spare tire to the storage area.
When using a compact spare tire, the
AWD (if equipped), ABS, and Traction
Control systems may engage until the
spare tire is recognized by the vehicle,
especially on slippery roads. Adjust
driving to reduce possible wheel slip.
Caution
When the compact spare is
installed, do not take the vehicle
through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact spare
can get caught on the rails which
can damage the tire, wheel, and
other parts of the vehicle.
Do not use the compact spare on
other vehicles.
Do not mix the compact spare tire or
wheel with other wheels or tires. They
will not fit. Keep the spare tire and its
wheel together.
Caution
Tire chains will not fit the compact
spare. Using them can damage the
vehicle and the chains. Do not use
tire chains on the compact spare.

Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11292458) -
2018 - crc - 2/14/17
CUSTOMER INFORMATION 413
Services Not Included in
Roadside Service
.Impound towing caused by
violation of any laws
. Legal fines
. Mounting, dismounting,
or changing of snow tires, chains,
or other traction devices
Service is not provided if a vehicle is
in an area that is not accessible to the
service vehicle or is not a regularly
traveled or maintained public road,
which includes ice and winter roads.
Off-road use is not covered.
Services Specific to
Canadian-Purchased Vehicles
. Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is
up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel delivery
may be restricted. Propane and
other fuels are not provided
through this service.
. Lock-Out Service: Vehicle
registration is required.
. Trip Interruption Benefits and
Service: Pre-authorization, original
detailed receipts, and a copy of the
repair orders are required. Once authorization has been received,
the Roadside Service advisor will
help you make arrangements and
explain how to receive payment.
. Alternative Service: If assistance
cannot be provided right away, the
Roadside Service advisor may give
you permission to get local
emergency road service. You will
receive payment, up to $100, after
sending the original receipt to
Roadside Service. Mechanical
failures may be covered, however
any cost for parts and labor for
repairs not covered by the
warranty are the owner
responsibility.Scheduling Service
Appointments
When the vehicle requires warranty
service, contact your dealer and
request an appointment. By
scheduling a service appointment and
advising the service consultant of
your transportation needs, your dealer
can help minimize your
inconvenience. If the vehicle cannot be scheduled
into the service department
immediately, keep driving it until it
can be scheduled for service, unless,
of course, the problem is safety
related. If it is, please call your
dealership, let them know this, and
ask for instructions.
If your dealer requests you to bring
the vehicle for service, you are urged
to do so as early in the work day as
possible to allow for same-day repair.
Courtesy Transportation
Program
To enhance your ownership
experience, we and our participating
dealers are proud to offer Courtesy
Transportation, a customer support
program for vehicles with the
Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty
Coverage period in Canada), extended
powertrain, and/or PLUG-IN-specific
warranties in both the U.S. and
Canada.
Several Courtesy Transportation
options are available to assist in
reducing inconvenience when
warranty repairs are required.

Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11292458) -
2018 - crc - 2/14/17
434 INDEX
Child Restraints (cont'd)Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Climate Control Systems Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191, 197
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . .127, 130
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . . . . . 362
Connections OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Control Traction and ElectronicStability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Coolant
Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . 139
Engine Temperature Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191, 197
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312, 316
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 410
Customer Information
Service Publications OrderingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . 2
Data CollectionInfotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . 185
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Delayed Charging Override . . . . . . . . . 275
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Diagnostics
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Rear Seat Pass-Through . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 406
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234, 326
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 253
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Driver Selected Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Driving
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290

Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11292458) -
2018 - crc - 2/14/17
438 INDEX
Lights (cont'd)Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . 146
Service Vehicle Soon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Sport Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Vehicle Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Winter Driving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . 103 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67, 76
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Maintenance Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . 143
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Mirror Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . 56 Mirrors (cont'd)
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Modes Driver Selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . 349
N
Navigation OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Night Vision System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 309

Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11292458) -
2018 - crc - 2/14/17
442 INDEX
Tires (cont'd)Sealant and Compressor Kit,
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Terminology and Definitions . . . . 345
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . 357
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Transmission
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . 186
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . 357
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . 179 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Utility Interruption of Charging . . . 284
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Automatic Hold Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . 403
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Vehicle (cont'd)
Service Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Vehicle Hold Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Vehicle Hold (AVH)
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Vehicle Ready Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Video Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126