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Engine & Transmission
The CTS comes standard with a 3.0-liter V-6 engine, but our test car's optional 3.6-liter V-6 and six-speed automatic transmission are a special pair among drivetrains. The transmission's shifts a ...

Heated Mirrors
The heated outside rearview mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger is on. (Rear Window Defogger): This button is on the climate control panel. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automa ...

Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average driver reaction time is about three-quar ...