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.
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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.