2016 Cadillac CTS Owner’s Manual

The 2016 Cadillac CTS is a midsize luxury sedan that stands out with its striking style, high-quality construction, and great performance. When you see how smooth and efficient its outside is, you know you’re in for a treat. With its bold lines, eye-catching LED headlights, and chrome highlights, the CTS gives off an air of self-assurance. It easily draws attention on the road. When you step inside the bedroom, you’ll find a world of luxury and class. Every part of the room, from the high-quality leather seating to the real wood trim and soft-touch surfaces, has been carefully made to make it feel luxurious. Even on long trips, both the driver and the guests will enjoy the ride because the seats are so comfortable and supportive.  The CTS puts technology front and center with an easy-to-use entertainment system that works well with your digital life. Whether it’s for navigation, fun, or staying in touch, the CTS makes it easy to stay in charge and in touch with the world. But the 2016 CTS isn’t just about style and ease; it also has great performance. The CTS has a wide range of engine choices, including a powerful V6 and a high-performance V-sport version. Its quick acceleration and accurate handling will make you smile from ear to ear. And thanks to advanced safety features like forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and blind-spot tracking, you can feel confident and safe every time you drive.

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly, excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in the tires and transmit the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle.
When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 199.

A message to check the pressure in a specific tire displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC). The low tire pressure warning light and the
A DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure. Using the DIC, tire pressure levels can be viewed. For additional information and details about the DIC operation and displays see Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 135.
The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This could be an early indicator that the air pressure is getting low and needs to be inflated to the proper pressure.
A Tire and Loading Information label, attached to your vehicle, shows the size of the original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for the tires they are cold. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 199, for an example of the Tire and Loading Information label and its location. Also see Tire Pressure 0 309.
The TPMS can warn about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection 0 315, Tire Rotation 0 315 and Tires 0 302.

Caution
Tire sealant materials are not all the same. A non-approved tire sealant could damage the TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor damage caused by using an incorrect tire sealant is not covered by the vehicle warranty. Always use only the GM-approved tire sealant available through your dealer or included in the vehicle.

Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits use a GM-approved liquid tire sealant. Using non-approved tire sealants could damage the TPMS sensors. See Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit 0 324 for information regarding the inflator kit materials and instructions.

TPMS Malfunction Light and Message
The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC warning message also displays. The malfunctioning light and
DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the problem is corrected. Some of the conditions that can cause these to come on are:

• One of the road tires has been replaced with a spare tire. The spare tire does not have a
  TPMS sensor. The malfunction light and DIC message should go off after the road tire is replaced and the sensor matching process is performed successfully. See “TPMS Sensor Matching Process” later in this section.
• The TPMS sensor matching process was not done or not completed successfully after rotating the tires. The malfunction light and the DIC message should go off after successfully completing the sensor matching process. See “TPMS Sensor Matching Process” later in this section.
• One or more TPMS sensors are missing or damaged. The malfunction light and the DIC message should go off when the TPMS sensors are installed and the sensor matching process is performed successfully. See your dealer for service.
• Replacement tires or wheels do not match the original equipment tires or wheels. Tires and wheels other than those recommended could prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. See Buying New Tires 0 318.
• Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction.
  If the TPMS is not functioning properly it cannot detect or signal a low tire condition. See your dealer for service if the TPMS malfunction light and DIC message comes on and stays on.

TPMS Sensor Matching Process
Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. The identification code needs to be matched to a new tire/wheel position after rotating the vehicle’s tires or replacing one or more of the TPMS sensors. The
TPMS sensor matching process should also be performed after replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor.
The malfunction light and the DIC message should go off at the next ignition cycle. The sensors are matched to the tire/wheel positions, using a TPMS relearn tool, in the following order: driver-side front tire, passenger-side front tire, passenger-side rear tire, and driver-side rear. See your dealer for service or to purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS relearn tool can also be purchased. See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor Activation Tool at www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or call 1-800-GM TOOLS (1-800-468-6657).
There are two minutes to match the first tire/wheel position, and
five minutes overall to match all four tire/wheel positions. If it takes longer, the matching process stops and must be restarted.

The TPMS sensor matching process is:

1. Set the parking brake.
2. Place the vehicle power mode in ON/RUN/START. See Ignition Positions 0 203.
3. Make sure the Tire Pressure info display option is turned on. The info displays on the DIC can be turned on and off through the Settings menu. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 135.
4. Use the five-way DIC control on the right side of the steering wheel to scroll to the Tire Pressure screen under the DIC info page. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 135.
5. Press and hold SEL in the center of the five-way DIC control.
   The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the DIC screen.
6. Start with the driver side front tire.
7. Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve stem. Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor.
   A horn chirp confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position.
8. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat Step 7.
9. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat Step 7.
10. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat Step 7. The horn sounds two times to indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to the driver side rear tire, and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active. The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DIC display screen goes off.
11. Shut the ignition off.
12.  Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label.

Tire Inspection

We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month.

Replace the tire if:

• The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen.
• There is cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber.
• The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.
• The tire has a bump, bulge, or split.
  The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage.

Tire Rotation
If the vehicle has non-directional tires, they should be rotated every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. See Maintenance Schedule 0 349.
Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires. The first rotation is the most important.
Anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate the tires as soon as possible, check for proper tire inflation pressure, and check for damaged tires or wheels. If the unusual wear continues after the rotation, check the wheel
alignment. See When It Is Time for New Tires 0 317 and Wheel Replacement 0 321.
Directional tires should not be rotated. Each tire and wheel should be used only in the position it is in. Directional tires will have an arrow on the tire indicating the proper direction of rotation or will have “left” or “right” molded on the sidewall.
Use this rotation pattern if the vehicle has different size tires on the front and rear and they are non-directional.
Different tire sizes should not be rotated front to rear.
Use this rotation pattern when rotating tires of the same size installed on all four wheel positions.
If the vehicle has a compact spare tire, do not include it in the tire rotation.
Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and
Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated. See Tire Pressure 0 309 and Vehicle Load Limits 0 199.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 312. Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications 0 363.

Warning 
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt.

Lightly coat the center of the wheel hub with wheel bearing grease after a wheel change or tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build-up. Do not get grease on the flat wheel
mounting surface or on the wheel nuts or bolts.

FAQ’s