Page 21 of 394

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349156) - 2018 - CRC - 9/29/17
20 IN BRIEF
SeeDual Automatic Climate Control
System 0167 and Rear Climate Control
System 0172 (if equipped).
Transmission
Tap Shift
If equipped, permanent Tap Shift
Mode may be entered with the shift
lever in D (Drive), by pressing the
M (Manual Mode) button on the top
of the shift lever.
Temporary Tap Shift Mode may be
entered while in D (Drive) using the
tap shift controls on the back of the
steering wheel.
SeeManual Mode 0202.
Starting the Engine
When first starting the vehicle, the
engine idle speed will be elevated to
allow the catalytic converter, an
emissions control device, to quickly
reach operating temperature. After
approximately 20 seconds, the engine
will begin to transition to its normal,
quieter idle speed, which can vary
depending on the temperature. This is
normal operation.
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system, and
voice or speech recognition. It also
includes information on settings.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering wheel
controls. See "Steering Wheel
Controls" in the infotainment manual.
Page 25 of 394

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349156) - 2018 - CRC - 9/29/17
24 IN BRIEF
Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB)
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) it also has the RAB
system, which is designed to help
avoid or reduce the harm caused by
backing crashes when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse). If the system
detects the vehicle is backing too fast
to avoid a crash with a detected object
behind your vehicle in your path, it
may automatically brake hard to
a stop.
SeeAssistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0226.
Vehicle-to-Vehicle
If equipped, this technology
communicates with other
Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V)-equipped
vehicles. It can help drivers avoid
crashes and traffic congestion. V2V
technology alerts when other
V2V-equipped vehicles ahead are
braking hard, are disabled, or may be
on slippery roads. See
Vehicle-to-Vehicle 0240.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12-Volt Direct Current
Accessory power outlets can be used
to plug in electrical equipment, such
as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has three 12-volt
accessory power outlets:
.
Inside the center console storage
in front of the armrest cover.
. Inside the storage area under the
armrest cover.
. Inside the storage area on the rear
of the center console, if equipped.
These outlets are powered while the
vehicle is on or in 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 0113.
Universal Remote System
If equipped, this system provides a
way to replace up to three remote
control transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door openers,
security systems, and home
automation devices.
Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program the
Universal Remote system. Because of
the steps involved, it may be helpful
to have another person available to
assist you with programming the
Universal Remote system.
See Universal Remote System 0149.
Page 114 of 394

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349156) - 2018 - CRC - 9/29/17
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 113
The wiper operations return to normal
when the transmission is no longer in
N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has
increased.
Wiper-Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps
and parking lamps after the
windshield wipers have been in use
for a while. The transition time for the
lamps coming on varies based on the
wiper speed. For this feature to work,
the exterior lamp control must be
in AUTO.
The wiper-activated headlamps
immediately turn off when the
ignition is turned to off, or the
windshield wiper control is turned off.
Rear Camera Mirror Washer
If equipped, push the windshield
wiper lever forward to spray washer
fluid on the Rear Camera Mirror. The
lever returns to its starting position
when released. SeeRear Camera Mirror
0 48.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass
display on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). The compass receives its
heading and other information from
the Global Positioning System (GPS)
antenna, StabiliTrak, and vehicle
speed information.
The compass system is designed to
operate for a certain number of miles
or degrees of turn before needing a
signal from the GPS satellites. When
the compass display shows CAL, drive
the vehicle for a short distance in an
open area where it can receive a GPS
signal. The compass system will
automatically determine when a GPS
signal is restored and provide a
heading again.
Clock
The time and date for the clock can be
set using the infotainment system. See
“Time/Date ”in “System“under
“Settings ”in the infotainment manual.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12-Volt Direct Current
Accessory power outlets can be used
to plug in electrical equipment, such
as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has three 12-volt
accessory power outlets:
.
Inside the center console storage
in front of the armrest cover.
. Inside the storage area under the
armrest cover.
. Inside the storage area on the rear
of the center console, if equipped.
These outlets are powered while the
vehicle is on or in ACC/ACCESSORY
mode, or until the driver door is
opened within 10 minutes of turning
off the vehicle.
Page 162 of 394

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349156) - 2018 - CRC - 9/29/17
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM 161
Infotainment System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Performance Data
Recorder (PDR)
Performance DataRecorder (PDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Introduction
Infotainment
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system, and
voice or speech recognition. It also
includes information on settings.
Performance Data
Recorder (PDR)
If equipped, the PDR icon displays on
the Home Page.
Important Information
Use of the PDR may be prohibited or
legally restricted in certain countries
and situations. Ensure compliance
with applicable laws and regulations,
including, but not limited to: privacy
laws, laws related to camera
surveillance and recordings, road
traffic and security laws, and laws on
the protection of publicity and
personality rights.
. Do not use the PDR if it causes
distraction.
. Do not rely on camera footage to
steer the vehicle.
. Comply with any notice and
consent requirements before
capturing and/or recording the
voices or images of other persons
or before collecting other
personal data.