2018 CADILLAC CTS jump start

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349156) - 2018 - CRC - 9/29/17
324 VEHICLE CARE
The jump start remote positive
terminal (3) and the remote negative
ground terminal (4) for the discharged
battery are on the passenger side of
the vehicle.
The positive jump start connection for
the discharged battery is under a red
cover. Remove the cover to expose the
terminal.1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a
negative ground system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have a
12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching. 3. Set the parking brake firmly and
put the shift lever in P (Park)
with an automatic transmission,
or Neutral with a manual
transmission.
Caution
If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Whenever
possible, turn off or unplug all
accessories on either vehicle when
jump starting.
4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all lights and accessories in both
vehicles, except the hazard
warning flashers if needed.
{Warning
An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running and
can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
{Warning
Using a match near a battery can
cause battery gas to explode. People
have been hurt doing this, and
some have been blinded. Use a
flashlight if you need more light.
Battery fluid contains acid that can
burn you. Do not get it on you.
If you accidentally get it in your
eyes or on your skin, flush the place
with water and get medical help
immediately.

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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{Warning
Fans or other moving engine parts
can injure you badly. Keep your
hands away from moving parts
once the engine is running.
5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the remote
positive (+) terminal on the
discharged battery.
6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the good
battery.
7. Connect one end of the black negative (–) cable to the
negative (–) terminal of the good
battery.
8. Connect the other end of the black negative (–) cable to the
remote negative (–) grounding
terminal for the discharged
battery. 9. Start the engine in the vehicle
with the good battery and run
the engine at idle speed for at
least four minutes.
10. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not
start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.
Caution
If the jumper cables are connected
or removed in the wrong order,
electrical shorting may occur and
damage the vehicle. The repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always connect and
remove the jumper cables in the
correct order, making sure that the
cables do not touch each other or
other metal.
Jumper Cable Removal
Reverse the sequence exactly when
removing the jumper cables.
After starting the disabled vehicle and
removing the jumper cables, allow it
to idle for several minutes.
Towing the Vehicle
Caution
Incorrectly towing a disabled
vehicle may cause damage. The
damage would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Do not lash or hook to suspension
components. Use the proper straps
around the tires to secure the
vehicle.
Use only a flatbed tow truck for
towing a disabled vehicle. Never use a
sling type lift or damage will occur.
Use ramps to help reduce approach
angles if necessary. A towed vehicle
should have its drive wheels off the
ground. Consult a professional towing
service if the disabled vehicle must be
towed.

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349156) - 2018 - CRC - 9/29/17
362 CUSTOMER INFORMATION
.Battery Jump Start: Service to
jump start a dead battery.
. Trip Interruption Benefits and
Service: If your trip is interrupted
due to a warranty failure,
incidental expenses may be
reimbursed during the Powertrain
warranty period. Items considered
are hotel, meals, and rental car or
a vehicle being delivered back to
the customer, up to 500 miles.
Cadillac Technician Roadside
Service (U.S. Only)
Cadillac's exceptional Roadside Service
is more than an auto club or towing
service. It provides every Cadillac
owner in the United States with the
advantage of contacting a Cadillac
advisor and, where available, a
Cadillac trained dealer technician who
can provide on-site service.
A dealer technician will travel to your
location within a 30-mile radius of a
participating Cadillac dealership.
If beyond this radius, we will arrange
to have your car towed to the nearest
Cadillac dealership. Each technician
travels with a specially equipped service vehicle complete with the
necessary Cadillac parts and tools
required to handle most roadside
repairs.
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.
Items considered are hotel, meals,
and rental car or a vehicle being
delivered back to the customer, up
to 800 km.
. 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.

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349156) - 2018 - CRC - 9/29/17
386 INDEX
FusesEngine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 285
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 289
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Gauges
Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . 124
Engine Oil Temperature . . . . . . . . . . 124
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Warning Lights andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 337
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . 157
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Headlamps
Adaptive ForwardLighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 155
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167, 172
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . 185
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . 70
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167, 172
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Indicator Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Instrument Panel Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . 323