Instrument Panel

CTS Shown, CTS–V Similar
CTS Shown, CTS–V Similar

A. Air Vents.

B. Driver Information Center (DIC).

C. Instrument Panel Illumination Control.

D. Turn and Lane-Change Signals.

E. Instrument Cluster.

F. Windshield Wiper/Washer.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer (If Equipped).

G. Navigation Button (If Equipped).

See Navigation System Manual.

H. Traction Control System (TCS).

Magnetic Ride Control (CTS–V Model Only).

I. Clock.

J. Passenger Sensing System.

K. Hazard Warning Flashers.

L. Navigation Display Brightness Control (If Equipped). See Navigation System Manual.

M. Infotainment.

Navigation/Radio System (If Equipped). See Navigation System Manual.

N. Parking Brake Release Lever.

See Parking Brake (Electric) or Parking Brake (Manual).

O. Hood Release. See Hood.

P. Cruise Control.

Heated Steering Wheel (If Equipped).

Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button (CTS-V Model Only). See Traction Control System (TCS).

Q. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped).

Located on the rear of the steering wheel. See Manual Mode.

R. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp.

S. Steering Wheel Adjustment.

T. Horn.

U. Steering Wheel Controls.

V. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats.

W. Dual Automatic Climate Control System.

X. Parking Brake Button.

See Parking Brake (Electric) or Parking Brake (Manual).

Y. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission or Manual Transmission.

Z. Instrument Panel Storage.

Power Outlets.

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