Cadillac 2012 CTS Owner's Manual

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Black plate (2,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 20129-2 Driving and OperatingFuelFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-51Gasoline Specifications(U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . 9-51California FuelRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-52Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55TowingGeneral TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55Driving Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56Trailer Towing (CTS-V andCoupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59Trailer Towing (Except CTS-Vand Coupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61Conversions and Add-OnsAdd-On ElectricalEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61Driving InformationDistracted DrivingDistraction comes in many formsand can take your focus from thetask of driving. Exercise goodjudgment and do not let otheractivities divert your attentionaway from the road. Many localgovernments have enacted lawsregarding driver distraction. Becomefamiliar with the local laws inyour area.To avoid distracted driving, alwayskeep your eyes on the road, handson the wheel, and mind on the drive.. Do not use a phone indemanding driving situations.Use a hands-free method toplace or receive necessaryphone calls.. Watch the road. Do notread, take notes, or look upinformation on phones or otherelectronic devices.. Designate a front seatpassenger to handle potentialdistractions.. Become familiar with vehiclefeatures before driving, suchas programming favorite radiostations and adjusting climatecontrol and seat settings.Program all trip information intoany navigation device prior todriving.. Wait until the vehicle is parkedto retrieve items that have fallento the floor.. Stop or park the vehicle to tendto children.. Keep pets in an appropriatecarrier or restraint.. Avoid stressful conversationswhile driving, whether with apassenger or on a cell phone.