Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14584312) -
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . 6
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . 86
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 381
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . 411
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans,
vehicle model names, and vehicle
body designs appearing in this manual
including, but not limited to, GM, the
GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC
Emblem, and CT5, are trademarks
and/or service marks of General
Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name“General Motors
of Canada Company ”for Cadillac
Motor Car Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications,
features/applications that may not be
available in your region, or changes
subsequent to the printing of this
owner’s manual.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to
confirm the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce
guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Litho in U.S.A.
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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Service Parts Identification . . . . . . 396
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications . . . . 397
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . 400
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 label 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 “Engine
Specifications” underCapacities and
Specifications 0397 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Service Parts Identification
There may be a large barcode on the
certification label on the center pillar
that you can scan for the following
information:
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.Model designation
.Paint information
.Production options
If there is not a large barcode on this
label, then you will find this same
information on a label inside of the
trunk.
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TECHNICAL DATA 397
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
0 392 for more information.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under thehood. See your dealer for more information.
Brake Fluid 0.4 L 0.4 qt
Engine Cooling System*
I2.0L L4 Engine 10.4 L 11.0 qt
I3.0L V6 Engine with Rear Wheel Drive 12.1 L 12.8 qt
I3.0L V6 Engine with All-Wheel Drive 12.3 L 13.0 qt
I3.0L V6 Engine Intercoolers 3.1 L 3.3 qt
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ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Transfer Case –AWD 0.80 L 0.85 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Recheck fluid level after filling.
*Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
2.0L L4 Engine (LSY) KAutomatic0.65–0.75 mm (0.026–0.030 in)
3.0L V6 Engine (LGY) WAutomatic0.65–0.75 mm (0.026–0.030 in)
Spark plug gaps are preset by the manufacturer. Re-gapping the spark plug is not recommended and can damage the
spark plug.
