2018 CADILLAC CTS length

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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60 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS
Lumbar Adjustment
Two-Way Lumbar and Bolster
Adjustment
Base Seat
To adjust the two-way lumbar and
bolster support, if equipped:
. Press and hold the lumbar
adjustment control forward or
rearward to adjust lumbar support
forward or rearward.
. Press and hold the recliner control
up or down to move the seatback
bolster support inward or outward. Four-Way Lumbar and Bolster
Adjustment
Base Seat
To adjust the four-way lumbar and
bolster support, if equipped:
. Press and hold the lumbar
adjustment control forward or
rearward to adjust lumbar support
forward or rearward and up or
down for vertical lumbar
adjustment.
. Press and hold the recliner control
up or down to move the seatback
bolster support inward or outward.
Thigh Support Adjustment
Base Seat
If equipped, pull up on the lever. Then
pull or push on the support to
lengthen or shorten. Release the lever
to lock in place.

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Replacing Airbag System
Parts after a Crash
{Warning
A crash can damage the airbag
systems in the vehicle. A damaged
airbag system may not properly
protect you and your passenger(s)
in a crash, resulting in serious
injury or even death. To help make
sure the airbag systems are working
properly after a crash, have them
inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon as
possible.
If an airbag inflates, you will need to
replace airbag system parts. See your
dealer for service.
If the airbag readiness light stays on
after the vehicle is started or comes
on when you are driving, the airbag
system may not work properly. Have
the vehicle serviced right away. See
Airbag Readiness Light 0126.
Child Restraints
Older Children
Older children who have outgrown
booster seats should wear the vehicle’s
seat belts.
The manufacturer instructions that
come with the booster seat state the
weight and height limitations for that
booster. Use a booster seat with a
lap-shoulder belt until the child
passes the fit test below: .
Sit all the way back on the seat.
Do the knees bend at the seat
edge? If yes, continue. If no, return
to the booster seat.
. Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does
the shoulder belt rest on the
shoulder? If yes, continue. If no,
try using the rear seat belt
comfort guide, if available. See
“Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides”
under Lap-Shoulder Belt 071. If a
comfort guide is not available, or if
the shoulder belt still does not rest
on the shoulder, then return to the
booster seat.
. Does the lap belt fit low and snug
on the hips, touching the thighs?
If yes, continue. If no, return to
the booster seat.
. Can proper seat belt fit be
maintained for the length of the
trip? If yes, continue. If no, return
to the booster seat.
Q: What is the proper way to wear seat belts?
A: An older child should wear a
lap-shoulder belt and get the
additional restraint a shoulder belt

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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM 163
To delete a recording, go to the
Recorded Sessions menu and touch
z
next to the item. See“Recorded
Sessions” later in this section.
If no SD card is inserted, a message
displays.
Define Finish Line
To track and record the vehicle’s lap
times, the starting point of a lap must
be set. Crossing this point activates
the lap timer when recording.
To set the finish line, position the
vehicle with the front bumper at the
start/finish point. From the PDR
menu, touch Define Finish Line and
then touch Mark Finish Line. This can
be done with the vehicle moving.
Recorded Sessions
To view recorded videos, touch
Recorded Sessions.
A list of recordings displays. Select the recording to start playback.
Touch
znext to an item to delete
that recording. Touch Yes to delete or
No to cancel on the confirmation
screen. Touch Dismiss to exit.
Video playback is not allowed while
the vehicle is in motion.
Tap on the screen while the video is
playing to display the video controls:
Video Scrubber : Changes the
position and playback. The length of
the bar corresponds to the time of the
video. Advance or rewind the video by
dragging along the bar.

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166 INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
.Throttle Position: Displays
the percentage of throttle applied
from 0–100%.
. StabiliTrak Active Indicator: The
graphic only displays if the active
handling systems are activated.
Naming Convention
The recorded video file name is stored
as the recorded date and the length of
the recording.
If the recorded session was recorded
while the system was in Valet Mode,
the file name will display the mode,
date, and length of time.
Settings
Touch the Settings button from the
PDR menu to display settings.
Valet Mode Recording : Allows
recording preferences to be selected.
It is recommended that a blank SD
card be used. Available choices are:
. Automatically record when in
Valet Mode: Enables the PDR to
begin recording as soon as the
vehicle is in Valet Mode.
. Overwrite existing data when
memory full: Allows manual
overwriting of previous recordings,
one at a time starting with the
oldest, when the current recording
requires additional storage to
continue. Audio will not record during
Valet Mode.
Record Audio :
Allows audio to be
recorded along with video.
Audio will not record during
Valet Mode.
Software Information : Displays PDR
software information and version
numbers.
Toolbox Software : Allows for the
evaluation of the driver and the
vehicle performance on a personal
computer after a recorded event. See
www.cadillac.com to download the
software.

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2. Firmly apply both the parkingbrake and the regular brake. Do
not use the accelerator pedal,
and be ready to turn off the
engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
If the vehicle starts in any other
position, contact your dealer for
service.
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control Function
Check
{Warning
When you are doing this inspection,
the vehicle could move suddenly.
If the vehicle moves, you or others
could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
See Electric Parking Brake 0204.
Be ready to apply the regular
brake immediately if the vehicle
begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the
engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the
shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact
your dealer for service.
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check
{Warning
When you are doing this check, the
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and
property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of the
vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be
ready to apply the regular brake at
once should the vehicle begin
to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
.
To check the parking brake's
holding ability: With the engine
running and the transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
. To check the P (Park) mechanism's
holding ability: With the engine
running, shift to P (Park). Then
release the parking brake followed
by the regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is
required.Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear and cracking.
Replacement blades come in different
types and are removed in different
ways. For proper type and length, see
Maintenance Replacement Parts 0349.