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 Crest and Wreath, CTS, and CTS-V are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.
Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
See also:
Delayed Locking
When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door or the liftgate
is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. You will
hear three chimes to signal that the ...
Interior Quality & Comfort
The CTS' cabin quality has held up well since this generation first hit the
road as a 2008 model, and it's still competitive against newer entrants like the
535i and M37. Among the highlights are ...
Cruise Control Messages
APPLY BRAKE BEFORE CRUISE
If this message displays when attempting to activate cruise control, apply
the brake pedal and try again.
CRUISE SET TO XXX
This message displays when the cruise co ...






