Cadillac 2014 Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual

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Black plate (20,1)Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-6081492) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 7/2/139-20 Driving and OperatingEngine Coolant HeaterVehicles with the engine coolantheater can use this option in coldweather conditions at or below−18°C (0°F) for easier starting andbetter fuel economy during enginewarm-up. Plug in the coolant heaterat least four hours before startingyour vehicle. An internal thermostatin the plug-end of the cord may existwhich will prevent engine coolantheater operation at temperaturesabove −18°C (0°F).To Use the Engine CoolantHeater1. Turn off the engine.2. Open the hood and unwrap theelectrical cord. The cord isclipped to the diagonal brace onthe passenger side of the enginecompartment.3. Plug it into a normal, grounded110-volt AC outlet.{ WarningPlugging the cord into anungrounded outlet could cause anelectrical shock. Also, the wrongkind of extension cord couldoverheat and cause a fire. Youcould be seriously injured. Plugthe cord into a properly groundedthree-prong 110-volt AC outlet.If the cord will not reach, use aheavy-duty three-prong extensioncord rated for at least 15 amps.4. Before starting the engine, besure to unplug and store thecord as it was before to keep itaway from moving engine parts.If you do not, it could bedamaged.Contact your dealer for informationon how long to use the heater inyour particular area.Shifting Into ParkUse this procedure to shift intoP (Park):1. Hold the brake pedal down andset the parking brake.See Electric Parking Brake onpage 9-28.2. Move the shift lever into P (Park)by holding in the button on theshift lever and pushing the leverall the way toward the front ofthe vehicle.3. Turn the ignition off.4. Take the Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter with you.Leaving the Vehicle with theEngine Running{ WarningIt can be dangerous to leave thevehicle with the engine running.It could overheat and catch fire.(Continued)