Safety
The CTS sedan performed well in crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It received the IIHS' 2012 Top Safety Pick designation, which is awarded to cars that receive Good scores in each of its four tests, as well NHTSA's five-star rating, the highest possible.
Standard safety features include antilock brakes and an electronic stability system, which are required on cars beginning with 2012 models. Also standard are side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags for both rows and active front head restraints. GM's emergency communications system, OnStar, includes one year of complimentary service that has features like automatic crash notification, stolen car assistance and the ability to remotely unlock the doors.
A backup camera and rear parking sensors are optional. For a list of safety features, check out the Features & Specs page, or see how well child-safety seats fit in the CTS Car Seat Check.
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Starting the Vehicle Messages
PRESS BRAKE TO START VEHICLE
This message is displayed when attempting to start the vehicle without first
pressing the brake pedal.
SERVICE KEYLESS START SYSTEM
This message is displayed if ...
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all
occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear
safety belts.
A pregnant woman should wear a lap ...
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System
Vehicles with this feature allow the rear seat passengers to listen to and control
any of the music sources: radio, CD, DVD, or other auxiliary sources. The rear seat
passengers can control the sa ...






