Black plate (23,1)Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 -CRC - 9/19/13Driving and Operating 9-23{ CautionCranking the engine for longperiods of time, by returning theignition 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 start afterfive to 10 seconds, especially invery cold weather (below −18°Cor 0°F), it could be flooded withtoo much gasoline. Try pushingthe accelerator pedal all the wayto the floor and holding it thereas you press the ENGINESTART/STOP button. Wait atleast 15 seconds between eachtry, to allow the cranking motorto cool down. When the enginestarts, release the accelerator.If the vehicle starts briefly butthen stops again, do the samething. This clears the extragasoline from the engine. Do notrace the engine immediatelyafter starting it. Operate theengine and transmission gentlyuntil the oil warms up andlubricates all moving parts.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 will workup to 10 minutes or until the driverdoor is opened. Power to thewindows or sunroof will work up to10 minutes or until any door isopened.
