Cadillac 2014 ELR User manual

2014
ALL-NEW CADILLAC CTS SEDAN
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THAT RAREFIED SLIVER BET WEEN THE GOOD AND THE TRULY GREAT.
THERE’S NO MAP TO HELP YOU FIND THIS ELUSIVE PLACE. THE ONLY
WAY TO GET THERE IS SIMPLY TO BELIEVE YOU CAN.
At Cadillac, we’ve set out to create our own uniquely
American breed of extraordinary. It’s why we’ve created our own daring
school of design that bends steel way beyond its comfort zone. It’s why
we’ve pushed technology ahead by pioneering a bold new way
for drivers to intuitively access entertainment and information
with the flick of a finger. And why, in everything from safety
to performance, we’re setting the standard.
BOLD. DA R ING . ORIGIN AL . These are the kinds of luxury vehicles we
build. It takes tenacity, a refusal to leave well-enough alone. That is the
difference between good and great. That is the dif f erence bet w ee n
just making luxury vehicles, and making Cadillacs.
THE SMALLEST SPACE
KNOWN TO MAN.
IT IS PERHAPS
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OVERVIEW 04
PERFORMANCE 06
EXTERIOR 12
INTERIOR 20
CUE 24
TECHNOLOGIES 26
SAFETY & SECURITY 30
COLLECTIONS 32
WHEELS 46
FEATURES AND OPTIONS 50
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04 OVERVIEW
CRAFTED TO THRILL
CTS PREMIUM COLLECTION / Black Diamond
Its design is striking, inside and out. Every
component, honed and crafted. Thrilling
performance and sophisticated technology
lurk within, while the extraordinary design is
outwardly unmistakable. Destined to stand
out among the world’s leading luxury cars,
this exceptional sedan elevates the notions
of luxury and sport. Dynamic, intriguing
design. A critically acclaimed lightweight
architecture. A meticulously detailed
interior. The all-new CTS is a driver’s car in
the truest sense of the term and breathtaking
to behold, both inside and out.
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CTS VSPORT PREMIUM / Kona Brown
HEARTS WILL RACE.
SYNAPSESWILLFIRE.
06 PERFORMANCE: VSPORT
1. Arriving early 2014.
3.6L TWIN TURBO DIRECT-INJECTION V6 ENGINE
Introducing the all-new CTS Vsport.
1Inspired by the
pedigree of its legendary V-Series brethren—the
world’s fastest family of production cars—the Vsport
draws from this performance DNA to create its own
unique niche of luxury and sport. Built around the most
power-dense 6-cylinder engine in its segment, this new
direct-injection Twin Turbo V6 puts out a staggering
420 HP and 430 lb.-ft. of torque from just 3.6 liters.
Perfectly paired with an 8-speed transmission and
magnesium steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, it
launches to 60 MPH in 4.4 seconds. Further bolstering
its dynamic credentials, Magnetic Ride Control with an
exclusive Track mode is coupled with an enhanced ZF
premium steering system. Brembo®front brakes with
available high-output brake linings deliver a confident
and consistent pedal feel, while a standard electronic
Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD) helps increase control
and maximizes stability and acceleration during
cornering. The track-capable CTS Vsport is the perfect
addition to the V-Series legacy.
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THE SPEED OF LIGHT.
08 PERFORMANCE: HANDLING & SUSPENSION
CTS VSPORT PREMIUM / Phantom Gray Metallic
The all-new CTS is the lightest rear-wheel drive car in
its class, with a dynamic chassis that’s nearly 200 lbs.
lighter than the BMW 528i. With advanced lightweight
materials used extensively throughout, including
aluminum alloy for the hood and doors, the CTS Sedan is
nothing short of an engineering marvel. And, to validate
its credentials, we tested and pushed it to its limits on
Germany’s famed Nürburgring. We brought it back
home to fine-tune it for a dynamic yet sophisticated ride.
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Engineering a vehicle this thrilling and sophisticated requires a blueprint comprised of
exceptional elements. Pair the potent 272 HP 2.0L Turbo or the available 321 HP 3.6L
V6 engine with performance-tuned RWD or available AWD with active-torque technology.
Maximize traction with an electronic Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD) when you choose
the mighty 420 HP Twin Turbo V6 in the Vsport. No matter which powertrain you opt for,
you’ll always benefit from a solid platform with a fully independent suspension for excellent
responsiveness and refinement. The latest generation of Magnetic Ride Control is available,
featuring up to four selectable modes—Tour, Sport, Snow/Ice and Track—for uncompromising
handling and control. Stopping power is consistently confident, thanks to the race-inspired
Brembo®front brakes. And a ZF premium steering system works in unison to provide an
enhanced connection between the driver, the vehicle and the road.
EXPECT AN
INSTANT RESPONSE.
BREMBO BRAKES
We combined forces with the world-
renowned brake experts at Brembo to
engineer the fixed-caliper, aluminum
4-piston front brakes that deliver
remarkable stopping power and
consistent pedal feel.
MAGNETIC RIDE CONTROL
The available revolutionary Magnetic Ride
Control seamlessly adjusts to the road up
to 1,000 times per second, maintaining
excellent body control, chassis composure
and sophisticated ride.
ELECTRONIC LIMITED-SLIP
DIFFERENTIAL
The CTS Vsport includes an electronic Limited-
Slip Differential (eSLD) that uses vehicle sensors
and driver inputs to determine the optimum
amount of engagement for the conditions. This
optimized torque split between the rear wheels
allows for precise steering feel, enhanced
stability, and maximum traction through corners.
PURPOSEBUILT SUSPENSION
Using a double-pivot MacPherson strut in the
front and a five-link rear design, the independent
suspension in the CTS was purposely engineered
for a dynamic yet comfortable ride.
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12 EXTERIOR
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UN-UNDERSTATED.
To achieve a physique this striking, countless hours
were spent refining the bold look of the reimagined
CTS Sedan. No element, no detail, no characteristic
was left untouched. A long, low profile with a short
front overhang yields an athletic yet sophisticated
presence. Finely sculpted lines flow from front to rear,
giving it a pulled-back stance. And a strong, confident
grille completes a look that is unmistakably Cadillac.
14 EXTERIOR DESIGN
CTS VSPORT PREMIUM / Phantom Gray Metallic
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A STATEMENT
IN EVERY DETAIL.
16 EXTERIOR DETAILS
BOLD, CONFIDENT GRILLE
Accentuating its striking design, the
sleek grille is framed in a low-gloss
Galvano satin-chrome finish, adding
just the right touch of sophistication.
DIRECTIONAL HID HEADLAMPS
To help light the way, the available High-
Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps
are equipped with brilliant Adaptive
Forward Lighting. Sensors react to the
vehicle’s speed and steering, directing the
headlamps to cast light precisely into your
path of travel.
INTEGRATED REAR SPOILER
Seamlessly fused with its sculpted lines,
the rear decklid spoiler ingeniously
doubles as an LED center brake lamp.
Striking from every angle, the distinct look of the CTS begins with a refined grille, accented by a
Galvano satin-chrome finish. Flanked by vertical LED signature lighting with available adaptive
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, your eye is pulled from the grille to the filleted crease
work on the stunning aluminum hood. The silhouette takes shape as the dramatic angle of the
acoustically laminated windshield slopes back. Subtle touches like the available LED illuminated
door handles spark intrigue as the precision sculpted side creases draw you to the rear. There,
you’ll find artful touches like an integrated dual exhaust and a decklid spoiler that ingeniously
doubles as an LED brake lamp. The CTS delivers an unmistakable presence down to every
perfectly crafted detail.
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CTS VSPORT PREMIUM / Black DiamondCTS VSPORT PREMIUM / Phantom Gray Metallic
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20 INTERIOR
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THE SEAT OF POWER
ISABEAUTIFULONE.
CTS VSPORT PREMIUM / Kona Brown
22 INTERIOR DESIGN
AMBIENT INTERIOR LIGHTING
Available Ambient Interior Lighting
highlights the dash and door trim,
creating a museum-like presentation.
PREMIUM FULL-LEATHER SEATS
Finish the meticulously crafted interior with
the available Opus semi-aniline full-leather
seating. This unique, luxurious leather is
renowned for its ultra-soft feel and refined
appearance.
ELECTRONIC CUPHOLDER
COVER
When you need a cupholder, it appears.
When you don' t, an ingenious touch-
sensitive electronic cover elegantly
conceals it.
The dynamism created by the CTS’s stunning exterior is carried into the
cabin. With a brilliant design that revolves harmoniously around you, controls
are placed precisely where the hand naturally falls. Authentic materials,
including the choice of exotic woods, anodized aluminum, or carbon fiber
heighten this premium experience. Even the exceptional, available leather
is skillfully joined using hand cut-and-sewn craftsmanship. Personalize your
CTS with one of eight unique interior environments featuring an array of
meticulously choreographed colors and trims, accented by the warm glow
of available Ambient Interior Lighting. A Bose
®
Surround Sound System
provides a concert-like experience, while the Bose
®
Active Noise Cancellation
generates a cancellation signal to reduce unwanted low frequencies. Further
customize your surroundings with available features like 20-way adjustable
front seats, reconfigurable gauge cluster, full-color Head-Up Display and
dramatic UltraView sunroof.
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BUILT WITH AN EMPHASIS
ON BRILLIANCE.
24 CUE
1.Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth®and smartphone. Some devices require USB connectivity.
2.Data pla n rate s apply. 3.Map co verag e availa ble in t he Unit ed Sta tes , U.S. Virgin Isla nds, P uer to Rico a nd
Canada. 4.Requires active SiriusXM subscription.
Using cutting-edge technology, CUE
1
—Cadillac User Experience—brings the
intuitive brilliance of a tablet to your entire driving experience. Standard on
each CTS Sedan, its stunning 8" LCD touch screen effortlessly senses your
hand as it approaches. Use your fingers to enter an address or zoom closer
on a map. Even swipe to breeze through your music choices. When an icon is
touched, the screen pulses to acknowledge the command, letting you keep your
attention focused on the road ahead. Steering wheel controls are conveniently
placed, and, with Natural Voice Recognition, making a phone call is as simple
as saying a name. CUE also lets you preset up to 60 favorites—including
points of interest, addresses and phone numbers—and seamlessly accesses
every contact and song on your Bluetooth
®
-enabled smartphone. It streams
Pandora Radio,
2
and even features a Handset Voice Recognition function
that allows direct access to your smartphone’s interface, such as iPhone’s
Siri. With an available 3-D GPS navigation system
3
with SiriusXM Travel
Link
4
weather maps, the customization and content possibilities are not only
endless, but also right at your fingertips.
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26 DRIVER AWARENESS TECHNOLOGIES
EVEN THE SEAT HELPS KEEP YOU
CONSTANTLY AWARE
OFYOURSURROUNDINGS.
The best safety measure is avoiding a collision in the first
place, which is why we developed the available Driver
Awareness Package. Using advanced radars and cameras,
it helps alert you to potential hazards you may not even
see. Ever-vigilant, the Safety Alert Seat intuitively notifies
the driver with pulses when the Lane Departure Warning
System, Forward Collision Alert and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
are activated. What’s more, the package also includes Side
Blind Zone Alert, Rear Vision Camera, Rainsense automatic
wipers, and IntelliBeam automatic high beam headlamps.
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1. Ada ptiv e Cruis e Cont rol is no s ubs titu te fo r the dr iver ’s per sona l responsi bility t o oper ate t he vehicle in a s afe ma nner. The driver needs to
rema in att ent ive to t raf fic an d road c ondit ions and prov ide the st eerin g, braking or ot her in put s nec ess ary t o ret ain co ntro l of the v ehicle.
Building on the extensive elements of the
Driver Awareness Package, the available Driver
Assist Package adds even more convenience
and technology. Equipped with Front and Rear
Automatic Braking, the CTS Sedan can apply
the brakes for you to help prevent certain
low-speed collisions. There’s also full-speed
Adaptive Cruise Control,
1which seamlessly
adjusts to the ever-changing flow of traffic, and
Automatic Safety Belt Tightening for additional
convenience and safety.
Perhaps most impressive, the all-new CTS
Sedan, when equipped with Automatic Parking
Assist scans for an available parking spot and
automatically steers itself into a parallel parking
space with nearly effortless execution, while you
use the brake and accelerator as needed.
DRIVER ASSISTANCE, WITH AN
EVENHIGHERIQ.
28 DRIVER ASSIST TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMATIC PARKING ASSIST
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A HIGHLY INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO
PERSONAL PROTECTION.
30 SAFETY AND SECURITY
1. Visit o nst ar.com f or cove rage m ap, de tails a nd sy ste m limit ations. Se rvic es var y by mo del an d condition s. OnSt ar ac ts a s a link to ex istin g emergen cy servic e providers .
2. Alw ays us e saf ety b elt s and t he correc t res train t for your child ’s age and size. Ev en in ve hicles e quip ped w ith th e Pas sen ger Se nsing Sy ste m, children a re saf er wh en pro perl y secu red in a
rear s eat in t he ap prop riate infan t, child or boo ste r seat. Nev er plac e a rear -facing infa nt re str aint in t he fro nt se at of any vehicl e equip ped w ith a pass enge r air bag . See t he Ow ner ’s Manu al
and child saf ety s eat in structions for more s afety inf ormation.
It starts with a protective safety cage constructed with ultra-
high-strength steel alloys for exceptional rigidity. Then, we
added strategically placed crumple zones and preventive safety
features like StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control and full-
function traction control systems. From there, a sophisticated
antilock braking system (ABS) with Auto-Dry functionality and
Electronic Braking Force Distribution help balance stopping power
between the front and rear brakes. Then there’s the confidence
that comes with OnStar,
®1 with Automatic Crash Response,
standard for one year. In most crashes, built-in sensors in your
vehicle can automatically send an alert to an OnStar Advisor, who
is immediately connected into your car to help. Plus, there are also
ten standard airbags.
2Among its many anti-theft innovations is an
available tilt sensor that sets off an alarm when the system senses
a change in the vehicle angle, such as would occur when the vehicle
is lifted for wheel theft or unauthorized towing.
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32 COLLECTIONS
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34 LUXURY COLLECTION
PREMIUM LEATHER SEATING SURFACES
With hand cut-and-sewn craftsmanship, luxury
extends to every detail. French stitching on the
leather seating surfaces adds a touch of understated
elegance to an exceptional environment.
AMBIENT INTERIOR LIGHTINGSIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT
Crafted with an eye for beauty and purpose, the CTS is further enhanced by the Luxury Collection.
Rich leather seating surfaces with heated and ventilated front seats, along with a heated steering
wheel, provide all-climate comfort, while the split-folding rear seat adds convenience. Equipped
with the Driver Awareness Package, the Luxury Collection features the groundbreaking Safety
Alert Seat, Lane Departure Warning System, Forward Collision Alert, Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear
Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Vision Camera, Rainsense automatic wipers and IntelliBeam headlamps.
There’s even the choice of two potent engines: a 272 HP 2.0L Turbo or an available 321 HP 3.6L
V6. And it’s all surrounded by the intuitive brilliance of CUE with an 8" color touch screen, Natural
Voice Recognition, Pandora Radio
1
, Bluetooth
®2
with streaming audio, and more. To finish it off, the
bold 17" Ultrabright wheels and High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with Adaptive Forward
Lighting make a dramatic exclamation point.
ELEGANCE,
INFUSED WITH INTELLIGENCE.
THE LUXURY COLLECTION:
1. Dat a plan rates a pply.
2. Go to g mtot alco nne ct. com to f ind ou t whic h phon es are comp atibl e with t he ve hicle.
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36 PERFORMANCE COLLECTION
ULTRAVIEW SUNROOF
Spanning both rows of seats, this sunroof can fill the
cabin with a wealth of natural light, giving the CTS an
even more spacious feel.
1. Map co verage avail able in t he Unit ed St ate s, U.S. Vir gin Islands , Puerto Ric o, and C anad a.
CUE WITH NAVIGATIONMAGNESIUM PADDLE SHIFTERS
THE PERFORMANCE COLLECTION:
Experience the thrill of this dynamic chassis with the CTS Performance Collection. Featuring
the 2.0L Turbo or the available 3.6L V6, it builds on the already impressive components of
the Luxury Collection. Magnetic Ride Control’s three dynamic modes—Tour, Sport and Snow/
Ice—keep the balanced chassis dialed in on any road. Enjoy the brilliance of CUE with 3-D GPS
navigation1and your very own concert hall sound with a 13-speaker Bose®Centerpoint®Surround
Sound system. There’s even the convenience of a full-color reconfigurable Head-Up Display and
Automatic Parking Assist for nearly effortless automated parallel parking. The experience of the
CTS Performance Collection is further enhanced with the vast-spanning UltraView sunroof, heated
outboard rear seats and tri-zone climate control.
AN ADRENALINE SHOT.
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