Cadillac CTS 2012 User manual

2012 CADILLAC CTS
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CTS FAMILY OVERVIEW 06
CTS COUPE 14
CTS SPORT SEDAN 22
CTS SPORT WAGON 30
SAFETY FEATURES 40
COLOR OPTIONS 44
WHEELS 46
FEATURES AND OPTIONS 48

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
pushes steel way beyond its comfort zone. It’s why we pioneered a suspension
technology so brilliantly effective that some of the world’s top supercars
followed our lead. Inspired and humbled by all the great cars that came
before us, we went all the way to Germany’s famed Nürburgring racetrack
to prove ourselves against—challenging, and ultimately surpassing—
Europe's most admired sport sedans.
REDBLOODED. DARING. ORIGINAL.
These are the kinds of luxury cars we build. It takes tenacity, a refusal to leave
well enough alone. That is the difference between good and great.
That is the difference between just making luxury cars, and making Cadillacs.
IT IS PERHAPS THE SMALLEST SPACE KNOWN TO MAN.
THAT RAREFIED SLIVER BETWEEN 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.
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CTS SPORT SEDANCTS COUPE CTS SPORT WAGON
06 CTS FAMILY OVERVIEW
AN EXAMPLE OF FORM
NOT FOLLOWING ANYBODY.
What happens when you give automotive designers carte blanche? When you strip away
any preconceived notions of what a car should be? With one dramatic motion, we dispersed
the old influences and simply asked, “What if?” The result is a vehicle that questions
everything. The first glance tells you this is the case. The CTS has an angular silhouette
that expresses a singular philosophy untouched by committees. And, with the coupe, sedan,
wagon and potent V-Series models, options abound. Each is engineered to compete with—
and then ultimately surpass—the world’s great performance cars. Proof that not following
anybody is how you become a leader.

08 DESIGN
In a world pervaded by a copy-and-paste
mindset, our designers have done the
unthinkable. Shaped metal in ways that
until now seemed impossible. Created lines
so dramatic that we had to challenge the
traditional manufacturing process to build
them. And examined every detail with a keen
eye. That’s why we banished traditional door
handles on the coupe, in favor of an invisible
design. And why we conceived distinctive
vertical light pipe technology and LED
taillamps that can react in milliseconds.
From any angle, the CTS represents one vision,
purposefully executed. Why settle for a small
step forward when you can make a leap?
IF YOU’RE GOING TO
MAKE A STATEMENT,
DON’T MUMBLE.

10 TRACK-TESTED PERFORMANCE
While horsepower often gets the spotlight, a truly great driver’s car is
a balancing act. An inspiring combination of generous power, exemplary
brakes and tenacious grip. To challenge the world’s best, we took the CTS
to Germany’s famous Nürburgring, where the world's supercars are tested
and evaluated. Of course, we went for reasons other than simply watching
the speedometer. We went to fine-tune the chassis and suspension on the
’Ring’s treacherous curves. The result is a ride that feels firmly planted
and responsive at any speed. When it comes to world-class performance,
the CTS has shifted the balance in your favor.
PERFORMANCE THAT’S MORE THAN
SPEEDOMETER DEEP.
NÜRBURGRINGTESTED
Not only did we test our suspension components on the legendary Nürburgring
racetrack in Germany; we went a step further, re-creating the most demanding
corners of the world’s most legendary tracks in our own backyard to build the
ultimate test track. So we can challenge ourselves every single day.
MORE POWER FOR 2012
The direct-injection 318 HP 3.6L V6 engine
available in the CTS gains even more power
and torque for 2012. Yet it offers the same
exceptional fuel economy1without requiring
premium fuel.
1. Based on EPA-est. mpg 18 city / 27 hwy.

12 AMBIENT LIGHTING
LIGHTING BRINGS YOUR HOME TO LIFE.
WHY NOT YOUR CAR?
Something remarkable happens when you approach the interior of a luxury car not just
as an engineer, but as a designer or an architect. It’s why the supple surroundings of the
CTS, with available ambient interior lighting, are illuminated like a fine home instead
of like a car. Why the available Sapele wood positively shimmers in richness and depth.
And why the instrument panel and door handles glow—lit for effect as well as ease of use.
It all works together to create drama, ambience and a space as intimate as it is exhilarating.
© 2011 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / c/o Pictoright Amsterdam

CTS COUPE with Touring Package / Crystal Red Tintcoat CTS COUPE
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ADRENALINE,
DISTILLED.
The CTS Coupe conveys pure performance,
starting with an improved 3.6L direct-injection
V6 engine that now delivers an impressive
318 HP and 275 lb.-ft. of torque. Once inside
the driver-focused interior, you’re surrounded
with advanced amenities like Bluetooth®phone
connectivity,
1an available 10-speaker Bose®
5.1 surround sound system and ingenious
optional glide-up touch-screen navigation2
to keep you entertained as well as informed.
CTS COUPE / Radiant Silver
1. Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which Bluetooth®phones are compatible with the vehicle.
2. Map coverage available in the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada.
16 CTS COUPE HIGHLIGHTS

18 CTS COUPE EXTERIOR
CTS COUPE / Crystal Red Tintcoat
It’s the end of engineering as usual. The deeply sculpted lines and chiseled design alone
required us to rethink how to shape steel. Combined with a wide, aggressive stance and
sweeping roofline, every aspect of the CTS Coupe irrefutably communicates performance.
TWO DOORS.
UNLIMITED POTENTIAL.
CENTERMOUNTED EXHAUST
Chrome, center-mounted exhaust outlets are
the final, dramatic exclamation point on a
powerful statement.
INVISIBLE DOOR HANDLES
Ingenious hidden door handles help maintain
the seamless coupe design.
INTEGRATED REAR SPOILER
The CTS-V spoiler shown here is included with
the available Touring Package. Not only is it a
strong visual cue, the spoiler also generates
downforce for greater stability at higher speeds.

YOU SPEND A LOT OF TIME HERE.
WE OBSESSED ACCORDINGLY.
Every stitch, reexamined. Every finish, closely appraised. Even the lighting was addressed
with a keen eye. Because when you demand more from an interior, it shows. Details begin to
come alive under the warm glow of the available ambient lighting—like the polished metal
accents or the elegance of French stitching on the available supple leather seating surfaces.
CTS COUPE / Ebony with Sapele wood trim
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FRENCHSTITCHED SEAMS
MOTORCYCLEINSPIRED HIGHPERFORMANCE GAUGES
GLIDEUP NAVIGATION
Available glide-up navigation features an 8" touch screen with 10 GB of hard drive storage.

CTS SPORT SEDAN / Thunder Gray ChromaFlair®CTS SPORT SEDAN
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24 CTS SPORT SEDAN HIGHLIGHTS
ITS BEAUTY IS MORE THAN
SHEETMETAL DEEP.
Every drive is ready to be seared into your
memory, thanks to an available 318 HP 3.6L
direct-injection V6 engine paired with a
6-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control.
Or the 3.0L direct-injection V6 engine
with either a 6-speed automatic with Driver
Shift Control or a 6-speed manual. Inside
the CTS Sport Sedan, you’ll find motorcycle-
inspired high-performance gauges and an
available glide-up navigation1system that
includes iPod®connectivity, a 10-speaker
Bose®5.1 surround sound system and hard
drive for music storage. Other available
features include Rainsense wipers, keyless
access and Adaptive Remote Start.
1. Map coverage available in the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada. CTS SPORT SEDAN / Thunder Gray ChromaFlair®

TOURING PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS:
EXCLUSIVE GRILLE (TOP)
A distinct front grille, specific to the available Touring Package, features a
dark finish for a strong performance styling cue.
VSERIES REAR SPOILER (MIDDLE)
The available Touring Package includes the CTS-V spoiler that creates
downforce for greater stability at higher speeds.
19" PERFORMANCE WHEELS (BOTTOM)
The available Premium Collection Touring Package includes boldly-styled
19" × 8.5" cast-aluminum, multi-spoke polished wheels.
GIVE THE ROAD
SOMETHING TO REMEMBER YOU BY.
26 CTS SPORT SEDAN EXTERIOR
CTS SPORT SEDAN with Touring Package / Radiant Silver Metallic
The determined hood, the raked-back lines and athletic stance—everything about this design
takes a distinctive stand. Enhancing its bold style and driving dynamics is an available
Touring Package. For the Luxury Collection, the Touring Package includes a dark-accented
grille, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, fog lamps, chrome-accented door handles,
dual-exhaust outlets and 18" aluminum wheels with Nickel Pearl finish. Premium Collection
models with the Touring Package add 19" polished aluminum wheels. As your eyes work their
way back, there’s a rear spoiler shared with the world-class CTS-V—not only is it a strong
visual cue, it generates downforce for added stability.

METICULOUS TAILORING
SHOULDN'T BE RESERVED SIMPLY FOR CLOTHING.
RECARO®SEATING
The available Premium Collection Touring Package
includes RECARO performance seating with 14-way
adjustable pneumatic bolster controls that provide
firm back and thigh support for driver and passenger.
PERFORMANCE ALLOY PEDALS
Low-profile alloy pedals are part of the available
Touring Package, because no detail is too small.
CTS SPORT SEDAN / Cashmere with Sapele wood trim
Inside the CTS, every detail was as carefully considered as on the outside.
Experience the supreme comfort of supportive front seats with available heated
and ventilated leather seating surfaces. Interface with the available glide-up
touch-screen navigation1with 10 GB of hard drive storage, 10-speaker Bose®
surround sound system, standard Bluetooth®phone connectivity,
2USB port3
and pause-and-play radio. With this feature, you can record up to 20 minutes
of your favorite music, sports event or engaging talk program, then play it
back whenever you choose. What’s more, the available Touring Package adds
Midnight Sapele wood trim, sport alloy pedals, and microfiber sueded seat
inserts, steering wheel and shift knob. The Premium Collection Touring Package
adds RECARO performance seating.
1. Map coverage available in the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada.
2. Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which Bluetooth®phones are compatible with the vehicle.
3. Not compatible with all devices.
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MICROFIBER SUEDED TRIM
The available Touring Package includes a microfiber
suede-wrapped steering wheel that provides
maximum grip during performance maneuvers.

CTS SPORT WAGON
CTS SPORT WAGON / Thunder Gray ChromaFlair®
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32 CTS SPORT WAGON HIGHLIGHTS
EFFECTIVELY BLURRING THE LINE BETWEEN
EMOTION AND FUNCTION.
Every chiseled line is designed to maintain
the seamless profile, right down to the
integrated roof rails used instead of more
traditional bars. In back, signature vertical
LED taillamps with light pipe technology
extend up and along the liftgate for quick
illumination and for pushing the CTS Sport
Wagon’s distinctive blend of performance
and practicality farther into the left lane.
CTS SPORT WAGON / Thunder Gray ChromaFlair®

34 CTS SPORT WAGON EXTERIOR
LIVE A BIG LIFE?
YOUR CAR IS READY.
The CTS Sport Wagon balances sport sedan DNA, seating for five and a cargo-ready
body style. Choose from a 3.0L direct-injection V6 engine with 270 HP, or a more
powerful 3.6L direct-injection V6 with class-leading 318 HP, along with a choice of
either rear or track-tuned All-Wheel Drive. Fold the seats flat and you have 58 cubic
feet of flexible cargo space1with underfloor storage compartments for valuables. And
the rear cargo area is easily accessible, thanks to a power liftgate with programmable
memory height that can be programmed to clear overhead obstacles.
CTS SPORT WAGON / Crystal Red Tintcoat
1. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.

THE PERSONALITY OF A COUPE?
THE ROOM OF A WAGON?
Imagine the same indulgent CTS interior, now on a slightly larger scale. When you need
the space, the rear seats fold flat, creating 58 cubic feet of storage. Even the floor rails are
fitted with attachment points for tie-downs, and an available retractable cargo shade keeps
valuable items out of sight. As you’ll see, in our quest for luxury, no detail is too small.
CARGO STORAGE
CTS Sport Wagon accommodates your lifestyle. There’s 25 cubic feet of space
behind the rear seats and an additional underfloor cargo storage compartment.
POWER LIFTGATE WITH MEMORY HEIGHT
The power liftgate can be programmed to suit any height. Besides full-open,
it can be set for a lower opening to avoid contact with a garage ceiling.
36 CTS SPORT WAGON CARGO
YES.

BADGE OF HONOR
The “V” badge is a clear signal to those in the know
that something very special lurks inside.
EXTRAORDINARILY POWERFUL
The 556 HP supercharged V8 in the CTS-V Coupe,
Sedan and Wagon is the stuff of legend.
38 CTS-V
THE WILD BRANCH
OF THE FAMILY TREE.
The CTS-Vfamily of high-performance cars—coupe, sedan and wagon—take every
aspect of the CTS performance and dial it up to an even higher level. No apologies.
No caveats. Not an asterisk in sight. Designed to deliver a bold challenge to
the world’s most revered sports cars, the CTS-VSedan is the fastest production
sedan in the world. Under their hoods is a 556 HP supercharged engine that propels
the coupe and sedan from 0 to 60 in as fast as 3.9 seconds and the wagon in a mere
4.0 seconds. Their dual-mode Magnetic Ride Control suspensions are so ingenious
that the technology has been licensed by some of the world’s most revered supercars,
while massive Brembo®brakes bring everything to a halt. Are they more car than
you need? We certainly hope so.