2018 CADILLAC CTS parking brake

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Treadwear indicators are one way to
tell when it is time for new tires.
Treadwear indicators appear when the
tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or
less of tread remaining. SeeTire
Inspection 0307 and Tire Rotation
0 307.
The rubber in tires ages over time.
This also applies to the spare tire,
if the vehicle has one, even if it is
never used. Multiple factors including
temperatures, loading conditions, and
inflation pressure maintenance affect
how fast aging takes place. GM
recommends that tires, including the
spare if equipped, be replaced after six
years, regardless of tread wear. The
tire manufacture date is the last four
digits of the DOT Tire Identification
Number (TIN) which is molded into
one side of the tire sidewall. The first
two digits represent the week (01–52)
and the last two digits, the year. For
example, the third week of the year
2010 would have a four-digit DOT
date of 0310.Vehicle Storage
Tires age when stored normally
mounted on a parked vehicle. Park a
vehicle that will be stored for at least
a month in a cool, dry, clean area
away from direct sunlight to slow
aging. This area should be free of
grease, gasoline, or other substances
that can deteriorate rubber.
Parking for an extended period can
cause flat spots on the tires that may
result in vibrations while driving.
When storing a vehicle for at least a
month, remove the tires or raise the
vehicle to reduce the weight from the
tires.
Buying New Tires
GM has developed and matched
specific tires for the vehicle. The
original equipment tires installed
were designed to meet General
Motors Tire Performance Criteria
Specification (TPC Spec) system
rating. When replacement tires are needed, GM strongly recommends
buying tires with the same TPC
Spec rating.
GM's exclusive TPC Spec system
considers over a dozen critical
specifications that impact the
overall performance of the vehicle,
including brake system
performance, ride and handling,
traction control, and tire pressure
monitoring performance. GM's
TPC Spec number is molded onto
the tire's sidewall near the tire
size. If the tires have an all-season
tread design, the TPC Spec
number will be followed by MS for
mud and snow. See
Tire Sidewall
Labeling 0297, for additional
information.
GM recommends replacing worn
tires in complete sets of four.
Uniform tread depth on all tires
will help to maintain the
performance of the vehicle.
Braking and handling performance
may be adversely affected if all the

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vehicle. It may be very bumpy and
noisy. Gently brake to a stop, well off
the road, if possible.
{Warning
Lifting a vehicle and getting under
it to do maintenance or repairs is
dangerous without the appropriate
safety equipment and training. If a
jack is provided with the vehicle, it
is designed only for changing a flat
tire. If it is used for anything else,
you or others could be badly injured
or killed if the vehicle slips off the
jack. If a jack is provided with the
vehicle, only use it for changing a
flat tire.
If this vehicle does not have run-flat
tires and a tire goes flat, avoid further
tire and wheel damage by driving
slowly to a level place, well off the
road, if possible. 1. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning
Flashers 0157. 2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. Put an automatic transmission in
P (Park) or a manual
transmission in 1 (First) or
R (Reverse).
4. Turn off the ignition.
5. Inspect the flat tire.
{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
attempt to re-inflate a tire that has
been driven on while severely
underinflated or flat. Have your
dealer or an authorized tire service
center repair or replace the flat tire
as soon as possible.
If this vehicle has a tire sealant kit
and the tire has been separated from
the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, or has a puncture larger than
6 mm (0.25 in), the tire is too severely
damaged for the tire sealant and
compressor kit to be effective. If the
tire has a puncture less than
6 mm (0.25 in) in the tread area of the
tire, see
Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit 0315.
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
{Warning
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area
with poor ventilation is dangerous.
Engine exhaust may enter the
vehicle. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death. Never run the engine in an
enclosed area that has no fresh air
ventilation. For more information,
see Engine Exhaust 0199.

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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.

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Dolly Towing (Rear-Wheel-Drive
Vehicles)
To dolly tow a rear-wheel-drive vehicle
from the rear:1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly
manufacturer instructions.
2. Put the rear wheels on the dolly.
3. Shift the transmission to P (Park).
4. Firmly set the parking brake. 5. Use an adequate clamping device
designed for towing to ensure
that the front wheels are locked
into the straight-ahead position.
6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer
instructions.
7. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is
firmly attached to the towing
vehicle.
8. Turn the ignition to off.
Dolly Towing (All-Wheel Drive
Vehicles)
Vehicles with all-wheel drive cannot
be dolly towed.

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.Check tire inflation pressures. See
Tire Pressure 0301.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0307.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0267.
. Inspect brake system. See Exterior
Care 0329.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear.
See Exterior Care 0329.
. Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 075. .
Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
. Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for loose
or damaged parts.
. Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0329.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0279.
. Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control Function Check 0280.
. Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check 0280. .
Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
. Visually inspect gas strut for signs
of wear, cracks, or other damage.
Check the hold open ability of the
strut. If the hold open is low,
service the gas strut. See Gas
Strut(s) 0281.
. Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof053.

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382 INDEX
IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . 254
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Adaptive ForwardLighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . 251
Additional Information OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Adjustments
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Thigh Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 267
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167, 172
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . 81
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . 82
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . 80
What Will You See after anAirbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Airbag System (cont'd)
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Airbags Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . 126
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . 236
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203, 279
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . 204
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . 232
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

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Auto Stop Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
AutomaticDimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
B
BatteryExterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Battery - North America . . . . . .277, 323
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . 280
Boost Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Brake Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Brakes (cont'd)
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Bulb Replacement Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
High Intensity Discharge(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
C
Cadillac Premium Care
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
California
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . .253, 277, 323, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . 353 Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . 3
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . 90
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 103
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

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Driving (cont'd)Track Events and Competitive . . . 180
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 130
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 251
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 285
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 289
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Check Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 256
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 124 Engine (cont'd)
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 194
Engine Oil
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . .250, 251
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 155
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 160
F
Features Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 157
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 266
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . . . . 235
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Front Seats Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 134
Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . 243