Cadillac 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Owner's Manual

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Black plate (25,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25Obstacle Detection FeaturesIf the liftgate encounters an obstacleduring a power open or close cycle,a warning chime will sound and theliftgate will automatically reversedirection to the full closed oropen position. After removing theobstacle, the power liftgateoperation can be used again.If the liftgate encounters multipleobstacles on the same power cycle,the power function will deactivate.After removing the obstacles, theliftgate will resume normal poweroperation.The vehicle has pinch sensorslocated on the side edges of theliftgate. If an object is caughtbetween the liftgate and the bodyand presses against this sensor,the liftgate will reverse direction andopen fully. The liftgate will remainopen until it is activated again orclosed manually.Setting the Power LiftgateIntermediate ModeTo change the liftgate stop position:1. Turn the liftgate switch to eitherthe MAX, or the ¾ mode positionand power open the liftgate.2. Stop the liftgate movement atthe desired height by pressingany button that operates thepower liftgate, or the touch pad.Manually adjust the liftgateposition if required.3. Press and hold the button on theliftgate adjacent to the latch untilthe turn signals flash and a beepsounds to indicate that the newsetting is recorded.When power opened with the¾ mode selected, the liftgate stopsat the new set position.If an audible and visual response isnot received when setting theintermediate stop position, theliftgate height is below the ¾ openheight minimum, approximately1.52 m (5 ft) at the edge of theliftgate.Manual Operation of PowerLiftgateTo change the liftgate to manualoperation, turn the mode selectorswitch to OFF.With the power liftgate disabledand all of the doors unlocked,the liftgate can be manually openedand closed. Manual operation ofa vehicle with a power liftgaterequires more effort than a standardnon-power liftgate.