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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    Climate Controls
    The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control with Cooled and Heated Seats shown A. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls B. AUTO ...

    Glove Box
    To open, press the button. Use the key to lock and unlock. The glove box has a shelf that can be removed by pulling it out. ...

    Remote Vehicle Start
    This vehicle may have a remote starting feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if you have ...