2019 CADILLAC CTS trunk

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new brake linings are installed. Add or
remove fluid, as necessary, only when
work is done on the brake hydraulic
system.
{Warning
If too much brake fluid is added, it
can spill on the engine and burn,
if the engine is hot enough. You or
others could be burned, and the
vehicle could be damaged. Add
brake fluid only when work is done
on the brake hydraulic system.
When the brake fluid falls to a low
level, the brake warning light comes
on. See Brake System Warning Light
0 131.
Brake fluid absorbs water over time
which degrades the effectiveness of
the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid at
the specified intervals to prevent
increased stopping distance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0345. What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 3 brake
fluid from a clean, sealed container.
See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0354.{Warning
The wrong or contaminated brake
fluid could result in damage to the
brake system. This could result in
the loss of braking leading to a
possible injury. Always use the
proper GM approved brake fluid.
Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint
finish can be damaged. Immediately
wash off any painted surface.
Battery - North America
The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove the
cap and do not add fluid. The battery is in the trunk, behind the
trim panel, on the driver side of the
vehicle. Refer to the replacement
number shown on the original battery
label when a new battery is needed.
{Warning
WARNING:
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer. WASH
HANDS AFTER HANDLING. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See California Proposition 65 Warning
0 258 and the back cover.
After a power loss, such as
disconnecting the battery or removing
the maxi fuses in the power
distribution fuse block, the following

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2. Press the button in the middle ofthe wiper arm connector, and
pull the wiper blade away from
the arm connector.
3. Remove the wiper blade.
4. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper blade replacement.
Windshield Replacement
HUD System
The windshield is part of the HUD
system. If the windshield needs to be
replaced, be sure to get one that is
designed for HUD or the HUD image
may look out of focus.
Driver Assistance Systems
If the windshield needs to be replaced
and the vehicle is equipped with a
front camera sensor for the Driver
Assistance Systems, a GM
replacement windshield is
recommended. The replacement
windshield must be installed
according to GM specifications for
proper alignment. If it is not, these
systems may not work properly, they may display messages, or they may
not work at all. See your dealer for
proper windshield replacement.
Acoustic Windshield
The vehicle is equipped with an
acoustic windshield. If the windshield
needs to be replaced be sure to get an
acoustic windshield so you will
continue to have the benefits an
acoustic windshield can provide.
Gas Strut(s)
This vehicle is equipped with gas
strut(s) to provide assistance in lifting
and holding open the hood/trunk/
liftgate system in full open position.
{Warning
If the gas struts that hold open the
hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail, you
or others could be seriously injured.
Take the vehicle to your dealer for
service immediately. Visually
inspect the gas struts for signs of
wear, cracks, or other damage
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
periodically. Check to make sure the
hood/trunk/liftgate is held open
with enough force. If struts are
failing to hold the hood/trunk/
liftgate, do not operate. Have the
vehicle serviced.
Caution
Do not apply tape or hang any
objects from gas struts. Also do not
push down or pull on gas struts.
This may cause damage to the
vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule 0345.

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Hood
Trunk
Liftgate
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and
should need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer.

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FusesUsage
1 Rear driver control module/DC DC transformer Fuses
Usage
2 Left window
3 Body control module 8 Fuses
Usage
4 Alternate current inverter
5 Passive entry/Passive start/ Battery 1
6 Body control module 4
7 Heated mirrors
8 Amplifier
9 Rear window defogger
10 Glass break
11 Trailer connector
12 OnStar (if equipped)
13 Right window
14 Electric parking brake
15 –
16 Trunk release
19 Logistics
21 Mirror window module
22 –
23 Canister vent
24 Body control module 2
25 Rear vision camera

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The tire sealant and compressor kit
has an accessory adapter located in a
compartment on the bottom of its
housing that may be used to inflate
air mattresses, balls, etc.
Removal and Installation of the
Sealant Canister
To remove the sealant canister:1. Unwrap the sealant hose.
2. Press the canister release button (9).
3. Pull up and remove the canister.
4. Replace with a new canister which is available from your
dealer.
5. Push the new canister into place.
Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit
To access the tire sealant and
compressor kit: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk041.
2. Lift the cover.
3. Remove the strap.
4. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit.
To store the tire sealant and
compressor kit, reverse the steps.

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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications . . . . 359
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . 362
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver side of the vehicle. It can be
seen through the windshield from
outside. The Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) also appears on the
Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and certificates of title and
registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the
engine code. This code identifies the
vehicle's engine, specifications, and
replacement parts. See “EngineSpecifications”
underCapacities and
Specifications 0359 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Service Parts Identification
Label
There may be a label on the inside of
the trunk that contains the following
information:
. Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
. Model designation
. Paint information
. Production options and special
equipment
If there is no label, there is a barcode
on the certification label on the
center (B) pillar to scan for this same
information.

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Auto StopStop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Auto Stop Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
B
BatteryExterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Battery - North America . . . . . .283, 329
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . 286
Boost Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Brake Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Brakes (cont'd)
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Bulb Replacement Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
High Intensity Discharge(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . .258, 283, 329,
Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . 359 Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . 2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . 90
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 103
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

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Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Storing the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Sunshade Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . 234
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162, 376
Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . 365
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 59
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Tires (cont'd)
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307, 308
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 310
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . 309
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Run-Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . 321
Sealant and Compressor Kit,
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Terminology and Definitions . . . . 305
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . 317
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Towing (cont'd)
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254, 255
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252, 254, 255
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Track Events and Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Traction
Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . 133
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . 215
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252, 254, 255
Transmission
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . 158