2012 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M - In Brief - Vehicle Features - Driving and Operating

Oct 25, 2026

2012 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M provides structured guidance for locating vehicle information, understanding the instrument panel, and using key systems and features. It covers keys, doors, locks, vehicle security, mirrors, seats, safety belts, airbags, child restraints, storage, lighting, infotainment, climate controls, and driving functions including starting, transmission operation, brakes, and cruise control. It also includes maintenance procedures, technical data, customer information, reporting safety defects, privacy and OnStar overview, plus an index. Safety guidance explains danger, warning, and caution levels.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages514

Reading Time21 h 35 min

AccessFree to download

In Brief

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Seats and Restraints

Storage

Instruments and Controls

Infotainment System

Climate Controls

Driving and Operating

Vehicle Care

Service and Maintenance

Technical Data

Customer Information

OnStar

Index

2012 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M In Brief ........................ 1-1 Instrument Panel .............. 1-2 Initial Drive Information ........ 1-4 Vehicle Features ............. 1-17 Performance and Maintenance ................ 1-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows .................... 2-1 Keys and Locks ...............2-2 Doors ........................2-20 Vehicle Security ..............2-26 Exterior Mirrors ...............2-30 Interior Mirrors ................2-31 Windows .....................2-31 Roof ..........................2-34 Seats and Restraints ......... 3-1 Head Restraints ...............3-2 Front Seats ....................3-3 Rear Seats ...................3-11 Safety Belts ..................3-12 Airbag System ................3-21 Child Restraints ..............3-35 Storage ....................... 4-1 Storage Compartments ........4-1 Additional Storage Features ... 4-2 Roof Rack System .............4-6 Instruments and Controls .... 5-1 Controls .......................5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...................5-11 Information Displays ..........5-28 Vehicle Messages ............5-33 Vehicle Personalization .......5-48 Universal Remote System .... 5-56 Lighting ....................... 6-1 Exterior Lighting ...............6-1 Interior Lighting ................6-6 Lighting Features ..............6-7 Infotainment System ......... 7-1 Introduction .................... 7-1 Radio .......................... 7-8 Audio Players ................ 7-18 Phone ........................ 7-38 Trademarks and License Agreements ................. 7-46 Climate Controls ............. 8-1 Climate Control Systems ......8-1 Air Vents .......................8-6 Maintenance ...................8-6 2012 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M Driving and Operating ........ 9-1 Driving Information .............9-2 Starting and Operating .......9-16 Engine Exhaust ..............9-27 Automatic Transmission ......9-28 Manual Transmission .........9-32 Drive Systems ................9-35 Brakes .......................9-35 Ride Control Systems ........9-40 Cruise Control ................9-43 Object Detection Systems .... 9-46 Fuel ..........................9-52 Towing .......................9-57 Conversions and Add-Ons ... 9-63 Vehicle Care ................. 10-1 General Information .......... 10-3 Vehicle Checks ............... 10-4 Headlamp Aiming ........... 10-36 Bulb Replacement .......... 10-38 Electrical System ............ 10-41 Wheels and Tires ........... 10-66 Jump Starting .............. 10-110 Towing ..................... 10-115 Appearance Care .......... 10-118 Service and Maintenance ... 11-1 General Information .......... 11-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance ................ 11-3 Maintenance Schedule ....... 11-4 Special Application Services .................... 11-9 Additional Maintenance and Care ................... 11-10 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...... 11-13 Maintenance Records ....... 11-17 Technical Data ............... 12-1 Vehicle Identification ......... 12-1 Vehicle Data .................. 12-2 Customer Information ....... 13-1 Customer Information ........ 13-2 Reporting Safety Defects .... 13-19 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy .................... 13-20 OnStar ....................... 14-1 OnStar Overview ............. 14-1 OnStar Services .............. 14-2 OnStar Additional Information .................. 14-5 Index ..................... i-1 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 trademarksand/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20882358 B Second Printing This manu

FAQs

How can the manual help locate vehicle information quickly?

Use the alphabetical Index in the back of the manual to find topics and the page number where they are covered.

What do Danger, Warning, and Caution mean in this manual?

Danger indicates a high-risk hazard that will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death, with separate notes for property/vehicle damage.

What safety guidance is provided for hazard symbols in the manual?

The manual explains that circle-with-slash symbols indicate “Do Not” actions, and it clarifies what the safety messages on vehicle labels and in the manual are intended to prevent.

Oct 25, 2026

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