2003 cadillac cts owners manual

The base CTS it's equipped with a hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The optional hp 3. The hp twin-turbocharged 3. Do not use a hand-held device. Visit cadillac.

Late availability. Lower-profile tires wear faster. Tire and wheel damage may occur on rough or damaged roads or from surfaces, curbs, debris or obstacles.

For more details, go to my. Do not use summer-only tires in winter conditions, as it would adversely affect vehicle safety, performance and durability. Use only GM-approved tire and wheel combinations. Canada Other. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.

Press either the plus or minus button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed. Page Exterior Lamps Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.

When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.

If you cover the sensor, it will read dark, and the exterior lamps or the Headlamps Suggested message will appear on the DIC whenever the ignition is on. The lever for this feature is located on the overhead console. Slide the lever toward the symbol to brighten the lights or away from it to dim them.

If you slide the lever all the way toward the symbol past the resistance point, the interior lamps will come on. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened.

For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn them on. Press it again to turn them off. If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off. The mirror also contains OnStar controls. The mirror has an eight point compass display in the upper right corner of the mirror face. If the mirror is not adjusted for compass variance, your compass could give false readings. The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory.

It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Page Power Outside Rearview Mirrors Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner.

Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Page Curb View Assist Mirror If Equipped If your vehicle is equipped with the memory seat and mirrors, it will also be capable of performing the curb view assist mirror feature.

To lock the glove box door, insert your key into the lock cylinder and turn it clockwise. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door.

That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element. Page Accessory Power Outlets Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets, you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio.

The front accessory power outlet is located in the ashtray on the instrument panel below the climate control system. The outlet will have a cigarette lighter if your vehicle has this option. Page Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on accessory power outlets.

NOTICE: Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should. To receive OnStar services, a service subscription agreement is required and an additional fee may be required. A solid green light will come on when you start the vehicle to let you know that the system is on and is ready to make or receive calls. If the light blinks green it means that an incoming or outgoing call is in progress. An advisor can perform a check of the engine on board computer, and recommend what action needs to be taken.

In order to provide you with excellent service, calls with the OnStar Center may be monitored or recorded. Page Sunroof Option The sunroof controls are located on the overhead console.

Half Open : Turn the control clockwise to this position to open the glass panel half The sunshade will open with the glass panel, or it can be opened manually. Comfort Stop : Turn the control clockwise to this position to open the glass panel about three quarters of the way open.

HomeLink Transmitter Buttons B. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

When the HomeLink indicator light begins to blink slowly this may take up to 30 seconds , hold the hand held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches 3 to 8 cm away from HomeLink and then press and hold the transmit button on the hand held transmitter. Page Canadian Programming 2. Press the Learn or Smart button on the garage door opener motor head unit. An indicator light will begin to flash when the motor head unit enters the training mode.

Following this step, you have 30 seconds to start Step 3. Page Resetting Defaults Resetting Defaults To reset HomeLink to default settings, hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash approximately 20 seconds. Continue to hold both buttons until the HomeLink indicator light turns off and then release both buttons.

Accessories Accessories for the HomeLink Transmitter are available from the manufacturer of the unit. Page Record : To record a message, press this button and begin speaking.

Press the button again to stop recording. If you prefer, you can press and hold this button while you record a message. The unit will begin recording when you press the button and stop recording when you release the button. Page The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A.

Air Outlets B. Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls D. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Cruise Control Buttons F. Page Instrument Panel Cluster Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running.

The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles used in the United States or kilometers used in Canada.

Page Tachometer This gage indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm. Page Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.

The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will flash for several more.

The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle.

For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. If the ABS warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the antilock portion of the brake system.

This light will come on when you first start the vehicle as a check to let you know that the light is working. It will go out after a few seconds. If the light does not come on, the bulb may be burned out. Page NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly.

This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. Page If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. Page Have you recently changed brands of fuel?

If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration.

If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. When you turn off the sport mode, the light will go out. If it stays on, your vehicle may need service. See your dealer. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off.

Fog Lamp Light This light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. It works only when the ignition is in ON. All messages will appear on the audio system display which is also the display for the optional Navigation system. You can also access this menu through the Setup menu.

This estimate is based on the current driving conditions and will change if the driving conditions change. For example, if you are driving in traffic making frequent stops, the display may read one number, but if you enter the freeway, the number may change even though you If the voltage is in the normal range, the display will have OK after it.

For example, the display may read If there is a problem with the battery charging system, there are four possible DIC messages that may be displayed. The text messages are the same for both the base audio and Navigation systems unless otherwise indicated. The symbols, however, appear only on the Navigation system display. You must acknowledge a message to clear it from the screen for further use.

This message appears when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable level. The battery saver system will start reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may not be able to notice. This message will appear when the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this message appears immediately after starting, it is possible that the generator can still recharge the battery.

This message indicates that the life of the transmission fluid has expired and it should be changed within miles. This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant. Have the cooling system serviced by a technician as soon as possible. This message will appear when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. This message will appear when the engine has overheated. Stop the vehicle and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage.

A chime will also sound when this message is displayed. When this message appears on the display, it means that your vehicle is low on fuel. You should refill the tank as soon as possible. A single chime will sound when this message is displayed. This message appears when the outside temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions.

You should make sure that the door is closed completely. You should check to make sure that the door is closed completely. There is a problem with the air bag system when this message appears. Have your vehicle serviced by a qualified technician at your dealership immediately.

A problem with the idle control has occurred when this message displays. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealership. The Stability Sys Engaged message will be displayed any time Stabilitrak if equipped is actively assisting you with directional control of the vehicle.

Slippery road conditions may exist when this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. When this message has been displayed, Stabilitrak is ready to assist you with directional control of the vehicle if needed.

This message is displayed to indicate that the suspension system is not operating properly. Have your vehicle serviced at your dealership. There is a problem with the transmission of your vehicle.

This message is displayed when a non powertrain malfunction occurs. Theft Attempted This symbol appears with the Theft Attempted message. This message will appear when the traction control system is actively limiting wheel spin. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. The message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin.

This message indicates that the transmission fluid in your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until the transmission cools down or until this message is removed.

The X disappears when TA is off. Page Entering The Personalization Menu Vehicle Programming and Personalization Features Your vehicle is equipped with personalization that allows you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two people.

The number of programmable features varies depending upon which model of the vehicle is purchased. On all vehicles, features such as climate control settings, radio preset settings, exterior lighting at unlock, remote lock and unlock confirmation, and automatic door locks Page Personalization Features Navigation System 1.

Turn the ignition to ON without the engine running. Page To customize the name using the Base audio system, do the following: 1. You will see a cursor on the screen. Page Configure Display Keys Base Audio System Only This feature allows you to customize the functions of the four soft keys located to the left and right of the audio display. Most of the available functions are audio system related.

Page Key in Recall Memory If Equipped This feature recalls any previously programmed seat and mirror positions when the key is inserted into the ignition. Page Twilight Delay This feature allows you to set the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on after you exit the vehicle. Programmable Modes Mode 1: seconds Mode 2: seconds Mode 3: seconds Mode 4: minute Mode 5: minutes Mode 6: minutes Mode 7: minutes Page To change the mode using the Navigation system, do the following: 1.

Enter the Personalization menu following the instructions listed previously. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. To change the mode using the Navigation system, do the following: 1.

Scroll to Remote Keyless Options to highlight it. Scroll to Horn Sounds At Lock and press the knob once to select it. Page To change the mode using the Base audio system, do the following: 1. Scroll to EXT. Scroll to Door Lock Options to highlight it. Scroll to Doors Lock In Gear and press the knob once to select it. Scroll to Automatic Door Lock and press the knob once to select it.

Scroll to Driver Unlock In Park and press the knob once to select it. Scroll to Driver Unlock Key Out and press the knob once to select it. Scroll to Doors Lock In Park and press the knob once to select it. Scroll to Doors Unlock Key Out and press the knob once to select it. Page Navigation Option The display screen is located in the center on the instrument panel. Your vehicle may have a turn by turn navigation guidance system that includes a CD ROM map media covering nine regional areas throughout the contiguous United States and Canada.

In addition, the system includes intersection and freeway entrances, route planning, a programmable address book, points of interest, a list of restaurants, emergency phone numbers, Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Page Comfort Controls Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. Manual operation of the system is described first, followed by automatic operation.

Floor : This setting directs airflow through the floor ducts. Some air is diverted to the windshield and outboard outlets to minimize fogging. To adjust the temperature, press the up or down arrow on the PWR button. Page Interior Temperature Sensor This sensor monitors the interior temperature of the vehicle. It is located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. While the climate control system is in AUTO, the system uses both the interior temperature sensor and the electronic solar sensor to automatically adjust the temperature and airflow in the vehicle.

Page Air Conditioning Air Conditioning On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down.

Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best. While the system is in AUTO, it will use recirculation as necessary to cool the air. Page Ventilation System Using the rear window defogger will not cancel automatic climate control operation.

Page You can adjust the direction of airflow by moving the knobs in the center of the outlets and by turning the thumbwheel at the bottom of the outlets. You may choose from the following positions: Side Window Defogger : Turn the thumbwheel to this symbol on the outboard outlets to use the side window defogger feature.

The controls are located on the left spoke of the steering wheel. VOL Volume : Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. AVC will adjust the volume level so that it always sounds the same to you. SCAN will appear on the display. Press the up arrow to scan to the next station. Popular Models Mazda Mazda3. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.