Manual Transmission
Skip Shift (CTS–V)
Under light acceleration, the transmission will only allow shifting from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth).
This helps improve fuel mileage.
Under harder acceleration, Skip Shift is disabled, and all gears are available. See Manual Transmission.
See also:
Manual Mode
Driver Shift Control (DSC) or
Tap Shift
Notice: Driving with the engine
at a high rpm without upshifting
while using Driver Shift Control
(DSC), could damage the vehicle.
Always upshift when ...
Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can be heard through the
following:
- Wireless headphones
- Vehicle speakers
- Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system, if the v ...
Under the Hood
Cadillac's 4.6-liter Northstar V-8 comes in a choice of two configurations in
the DTS. The L37 edition produces an estimated 291 horsepower at 5,600 rpm,
while the LD8 is rated at 275 hp at 5,200 ...