Black plate (23,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012Driving and Operating 8-23Notice: Cranking the engine forlong periods of time, by returningthe key to the START positionimmediately after cranking hasended, can overheat and damagethe cranking motor, and drain thebattery. Wait at least 15 secondsbetween each try, to let thecranking motor cool down.2. If the engine does not startafter 5‐10 seconds, especiallyin very cold weather (below 0°For −18°C), it could be floodedwith too much gasoline.Try pushing the acceleratorpedal all the way to the floorand holding it there as youhold the key in START for upto a maximum of 15 seconds.Wait at least 15 secondsbetween each try, to allow thecranking motor to cool down.When the engine starts, let goof the key and accelerator. If thevehicle starts briefly but thenstops again, do the same thing.This clears the extra gasolinefrom the engine. Do not race theengine immediately after startingit. Operate the engine andtransmission gently until the oilwarms up and lubricates allmoving parts.Notice: The engine is designedto work with the electronics inthe vehicle. If you add electricalparts or accessories, you couldchange the way the engineoperates. Before adding electricalequipment, check with yourdealer. If you do not, the enginemight not perform properly. Anyresulting damage would not becovered by the vehicle warranty.Retained AccessoryPower (RAP)These vehicle accessories can beused for up to 10 minutes after theengine is turned off:. Audio System. Power Windows. Sunroof (if equipped)Power to the audio system willwork up to 10 minutes or until thedriver door is opened. Power tothe windows or sunroof will workup to 10 minutes or until anydoor is opened. For an additional10 minutes of operation, closeall the doors and turn the key toON/RUN and then back toLOCK/OFF.
