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Displacement: 3.6 L (220 cubic inches)
Bore x Stroke : 3.74 inches (95 mm) x
3.37 inches (85.6 mm)
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Horsepower: 335 horsepower (250 kW) @
6,800 RPM (SAE Certified)
Maximum Engine Speed: 7,200 RPM
Torque: 284 lb ft (385 Nm) @ 5,300 RPM (SAE
Certified)
Valves: 2 intake and 2 exhaust valves per
cylinder
Recommended Fuel: Regular unleaded.

Ask for and use engine oils that meet the dexos®
specification. Engine oils that have been approved by
GM as meeting the dexos® specification are marked
with either of the dexos1® approved logos that are
shown. For additional information, visit this General
Motors website: http://www.gmdexos.com
Viscosity Grade
Use ACDelco dexos1® synthetic blend SAE 5W-30
viscosity grade engine oil. In an area of extreme cold,
where the temperature falls below −20°F (−29°C) use
SAE 0W-30 engine oil. An oil of this viscosity grade will
provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely
low temperatures.

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April, 2016

Engine Oil Life System
The vehicle features GM’s engine oil life system, which
better protects engines by recommending oil changes
based on a computer software algorithm using actual
engine operating conditions and can save the vehicle
owner money by avoiding unnecessary oil changes.

Engine Auto Stop/Start

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The battery charge is low.
The current settings for the climate control (HVAC)
or defog system have not been reached.
The AUTO STOP time is greater than 2 minutes.

Head-Up Display (HUD)
If equipped with HUD, some information concerning the
operation of the vehicle is projected onto the
windshield. The image is projected through the HUD
lens on top of the instrument panel. The information
appears as an image focused out toward the front of
the vehicle.
The HUD may display some of the following vehicle
information and vehicle messages or alerts:
– Audio
– Collision Alert
– Cruise Control
– Lane Keep Assist
– Low Fuel
– Navigation
– Phone
– Speed
– Tachometer
– Temporary information, such as audio changes and
navigation maneuvers, may also be displayed.

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Typical view of a Tachometer on an Engine Auto Stop/
Start equipped vehicle.
A fuel-saving Engine Auto Stop/Start system has been
integrated with the 2.0L, 3.0L and 3.6L engine. While
driving, when the brake pedal is applied and the vehicle
is at a complete stop, the Engine Auto Stop/Start
system may turn the engine OFF, depending on
operating conditions. When the engine is OFF, the
tachometer will read AUTO STOP (1). Upon releasing
the brake pedal or applying the accelerator pedal, the
engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and turning
the engine OFF, the tachometer will read OFF (2).
An upgraded starter motor and advanced battery
technology support the increased number of engine
starts. The starter motor has a high performance
electric motor and stronger pinion engagement
mechanism. The starter motor has also been
re-designed to reduce the noise on startup. Advanced
battery technology ensures it can handle frequent
charge and discharge cycles. An intelligent battery
sensor module monitors the state of charge and health
of the battery. Battery state of charge and health are
used by the ECM to determine if the Stop/Start function
may be performed.
The engine may remain running or restart if:
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required
operating temperature.
• The outside (ambient) temperature is not in the
required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than D (Drive).

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The HUD control panel is to the left of the steering
wheel. To adjust the HUD image:
1. Adjust the driver seat.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press the HUD button down or lift it up to center
the HUD image. The HUD image can only be
adjusted up and down, not side to side.

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4. To select the information display view, press the
INFO button to select from four displays, Speed,
Audio/Phone, Navigation, and Performance. Each
press will change the display view.
5. To adjust the brightness of the image, lift the
brightness button up and hold to brighten the
display. Press the button down and hold to dim the
display. Hold the button down to turn the display
OFF. The HUD image will automatically dim and
brighten to compensate for outside lighting.

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Instrument Panel Cluster - LCD Uplevel

Instrument Panel Cluster — Driver
Information Center
Instrument Panel Cluster - Base

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The IPC LCD Uplevel, comes standard with an array of
information options, readouts and gauges depending
on the configuration selected by the driver.
Instrument Panel Cluster - LCD Uplevel Enhanced
Configuration

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The CT6 Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Base, comes
standard with an array of gauges. The IPC provides the
driver with important vehicle information at a glance.
The base cluster consists of a speedometer,
tachometer, temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge,
battery voltage and fuel gauge.

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The IPC LCD Uplevel features two configurations,
Enhanced and Balanced.

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Instrument Panel Cluster - LCD Uplevel Balanced
Configuration

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Driver Information Center
The Driver Information Center (DIC) is located in the
bottom center of the Base IPC and is integrated into the
Uplevel IPC. The DIC provides the driver with
information, such as trip / fuel information, including
fuel range, average fuel economy, average vehicle
speed, and odometer readings. The DIC provides the
status of many vehicle displays. The DIC also shows
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interest search. The touchpad allows control of CUE
features while resting an arm on the center console
rather than touching the screen.
Proximity-sensing technology detects the operator’s
hand as it approaches the touch screen. When viewing
a map, controls become visible when a hand
approaches the screen and fade out when the hand is
removed. You can use simple gestures on the touch
screen just as you would on a tablet, such as tap, drag,
pinch and spread, to interact with the system. Touch an
application icon on the touch screen to access an item.
Link a smartphone, cell phone, USB flash drive or
portable audio player/iPod® to the infotainment display
using a Bluetooth or USB connection.
When using the Surround Vision, a true 360-degree
camera view around the vehicle is displayed on the
CUE screen and this helps to reduce blind spots
around the vehicle.
For assistance in the United States, call
1-855-4-CUE-NOW (1-855-428-3669) or visit
www.cadillac.com/cue
In Canada, visit www.cadillaccanada.ca/
cadillac-cue-infotainment-system.html (English) or
http://fr.cadillaccanada.ca/
cadillac-cue-infotainment-system.html (French)
Cadillac CUE Features

OnStar® with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi
With OnStar® 4G LTE and Wi-Fi, up to seven devices
such as smartphones, tablets and laptops can be
connected to high-speed Internet through the vehicle’s
built-in Wi-Fi hotspot.
To retrieve the SSID and password for the hotspot,
press the OnStar® Voice Command button on the
overhead console or rearview mirror, wait for the
prompt, and then say “Wi-Fi Settings.” The information
will be displayed on the screen.
The powerful OnStar® connection also enables
improved access to existing OnStar® safety and
security services, including the ability to transmit voice
and data simultaneously. That means OnStar®
advisors can run a diagnostic check without ever
leaving the call, making customer interactions quicker
and more seamless. It’s the most comprehensive
in-vehicle safety and connectivity system available.
For assistance, press the blue OnStar® button or call
1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).

Radio — Cadillac User Experience
The CT6 is equipped with a large 10.2-inch (259 mm)
diagonal Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) CUE interface
screen with 1280 x 720 HD resolution. The
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CUE in the CT6 offers:
• Text Message Alerts: Text message alerts play a
text message over the audio system and allow a
response with a preset message. The text
messaging feature must be set up when the cell
phone is paired. Messages can be viewed on the
touch screen only when the vehicle is not moving.
• Voice Recognition: Control the music source
and navigation destination, and make phone calls
hands-free (after pairing your Bluetooth® enabled
phone), using the natural voice recognition
system.

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Voice Pass-Thru: Voice pass-thru/Siri® Eyes
Free allows access to the voice recognition
commands on a cell phone; i.e. Siri® or Voice
Command.
Gesture Recognition: Tap, drag, pinch and
spread, to interact with the system.
App Tray Customization: Select and prioritize
Favorite Apps.
Customizable Favorites: Display the Favorite
screen buttons.
Center Stack Integration: CUE is seamlessly
integrated into the center stack.
Navigation: Map coverage available in the
United States and Canada.

Bose® Panaray® System
• First introduction of Bose® Panaray® system for
Cadillac.
• First to use Bose VideoWave®, Articulated Array®
& line array speakers in an automotive
environment.
• 0.31 x 2.76 in (8x70 mm) VideoWavespeakers
with 1,001 cubic inches (16.4 Liter) of Bass box
integrated into the floor.
• 34 Speakers strategically integrated relative to the
occupants, of which 33 are 3.94 in (100 mm) or
less in size.
• New Digital Sound Processor – nearly double the
processing power.

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Safety — Airbag System
Airbag Readiness Light
This light illuminates and stays ON if there is an
electrical problem with the airbag system. The system
check includes the airbag sensors, passenger sensing
system, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the
wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic module
(SDM). The airbag readiness light turns ON for several
seconds when the vehicle is started. If the light does
not turn ON and then OFF, have it repaired
immediately.
Airbag Locations
All vehicle airbags have the word AIRBAG on the trim
or on a label near the deployment opening. The airbags
are located in the following positions:
– A frontal airbag for the driver.
– A frontal airbag for the front outboard passenger.
– A knee airbag for the driver.
– A knee airbag for the front outboard passenger.
– Seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver.
– Seat-mounted side impact airbag for the front
outboard passenger.
– A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the passenger
seated directly behind the driver.
– A roof-rail airbag for the front outboard passenger
and the passenger seated directly behind the front
outboard passenger.

Safety — Driving/Parking Assistance
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Active Noise Cancellation
The 2016 Cadillac CT6 comes standard with active
noise cancellation. The active noise cancellation
system is a method used to reduce the perception of
certain undesirable sounds generated by the engine
and audible in the vehicle cabin. The system uses
microphone and engine speed signals, software
integrated into the amplifier, and the vehicle speakers
to determine and generate the correct frequencies
needed to achieve the desired noise reduction.

If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera (RVC), Rear
Parking Assist (RPA), Front Parking Assist (FPA),
Surround Vision, Front Vision Camera, Rear Automatic
Braking (RAB) and Backing Warning System, Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Automatic Parking Assist
(APA) and Night Vision may help the driver park and/or
avoid objects, pedestrians and animals.
• Adaptive Cruise Control: If equipped with
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), it allows the driver
to select the cruise control set speed and following
gap. The following gap is the following time
between your vehicle and a vehicle detected
directly ahead in your path, moving in the same
direction. If no vehicle is detected in your path,
ACC works like regular cruise control.
• Automatic Parking Assist: If equipped, the
Automatic Parking Assist (APA) system helps to
search for and maneuver the vehicle into parallel
or perpendicular parking spots using automatic
steering, DIC displays, and beeps while the driver
follows text commands, selects the gear and
brakes/accelerates.
• Backing Warning and Rear Automatic Braking:
Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) have
the Backing Warning System and Rear Automatic
Braking (RAB) system. The Backing Warning part
of this system can warn of rear objects when
backing up at speeds greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).

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The Backing Warning System will beep once from
the rear when an object is first detected, or pulse
twice on both sides of the Safety Alert Seat. When
the system detects a potential crash, beeps will be
heard from the rear, or five pulses will be felt on
both sides of the Safety Alert Seat. There may
also be a brief, sharp application of the brakes.
Rear Automatic Braking may not avoid many
types of backing crashes. Do not wait for the
automatic braking to apply. This system is not
designed to replace driver braking and only works
in R (Reverse) when an object is detected directly
behind the vehicle.
Forward Collision Alert: If equipped, the FCA
system may help to avoid or reduce the harm
caused by front-end crashes. When approaching
a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a red
flashing alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps
or pulses the driver seat. FCA also lights an amber
visual alert if following another vehicle much too
closely. FCA detects vehicles within a distance of
approximately 197 ft (60 m) and operates at
speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h). If the vehicle has
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), it can detect
vehicles to distances of approximately 360 ft
(110 m) and operates at all speeds.
Front Automatic Braking: If the vehicle has
Forward Collision Alert (FCA), it also has Front
Automatic Braking (FAB), which includes
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA). When the system
detects a vehicle ahead in your path that is
traveling in the same direction that you may be
about to crash into, it can provide a boost to
braking or automatically brake the vehicle. This
can help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes
when driving in a forward gear. Depending on the
situation, the vehicle may automatically brake
moderately or hard. This front automatic braking
can only occur if a vehicle is detected. This is
shown by the FCA vehicle ahead indicator
being lit.
Front Vision Camera: If equipped, a view of the
area in front of the vehicle displays in the center
stack. The view displays after shifting from R
(Reverse) to a forward gear, or by pressing
CAMERA in the center stack, and when the
vehicle is moving forward slower than 5 mph
(8 km/h). If equipped, the front view camera also
displays when the Front Parking Assist system
detects an object within 12 in (30 cm).
Intelligent Brake Assist: If the vehicle has
Forward Collision Alert (FCA), it also has FAB,
which includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA).
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) may activate when
the brake pedal is applied quickly by providing a
boost to braking based on the speed of approach
and distance to a vehicle ahead. Minor brake
pedal pulsations or pedal movement during this
time is normal and the brake pedal should
continue to be applied as needed. IBA will
automatically disengage only when the brake
pedal is released.

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Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert:
Lane Change Alert (LCA) provides outside
side-mirror alerts to help the driver avoid crashing
into a moving vehicle detected in their side blind
spot (or zone) or a vehicle that is rapidly
approaching their blind spot during a lane change
maneuver.
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure
Warning: Lane Keep Assist (LKA) provides
gentle steering wheel turns and Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) alerts, if necessary to help drivers
avoid crashes due to unintentionally drifting out of
their lane when they are not actively steering and
their turn signal is not activated.
Parking Assist: If equipped, Rear Parking Assist
(RPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist
with parking and avoiding objects while in R
(Reverse). It operates at speeds of less than
5 mph (8 km/h). RPA may display a warning
triangle on the Rear Vision Camera screen and a
graphic on the instrument cluster to provide the
object distance. In addition, multiple beeps or seat
pulses may occur if very close to an object.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert: If equipped, RCTA
displays a red warning triangle with a left or right
pointing arrow on the RVC screen to warn of traffic
coming from the left or right. This system detects
objects coming from up to 65 ft (20 m) from the left
or right side of the vehicle. When an object is
detected, either three beeps sound from the left or
right or three Safety Alert Seat pulses occur on the
left or right side, depending on the direction of the
detected vehicle.
Rear Vision Camera: When the vehicle is shifted
into R (Reverse), the Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
displays an image of the area behind the vehicle
in the center stack display. A warning triangle may
display on the RVC screen to show that it has
detected an object. This triangle changes from
amber to red and increases in size the closer the
object becomes. The previous screen displays
when the vehicle is shifted out of R after a short
delay.
Safety Alert Seat: The Safety Alert Seat provides
the driver the option of getting haptic seat-bottom
vibration crash avoidance alerts or beeping. To
change from one to the other, see Collision/
Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization
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Night Vision System: If equipped, this system
can help the driver see and alert the driver to
pedestrians or large animals ahead of the vehicle
beyond the area lit by the headlamps. A thermal
heat image of the view ahead is displayed when it
is dark enough outside. If a pedestrian or large
animal is detected more than 82 ft (25 m) away, an
amber pedestrian or animal icon displays and a
box appears around the pedestrian or animal.
When the system detects that the vehicle is
approaching a pedestrian ahead much too quickly,
the amber box changes to red. With the Front
Pedestrian Braking system turned ON, Night
Vision provides a red Head-Up Display (HUD)
alert when the system detects that the vehicle is
approaching a pedestrian ahead much too quickly.

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Cadillac’s patented new industry-leading Rear Camera
Mirror system debuts on the CT6. The system
enhances the driver’s rear vision by an estimated
300 percent, using a video display applied over the
conventional inside rearview mirror. A high-dynamic
range camera records wider images behind the car,
streams the image to video processing software which
removes obstacles such as the roof, rear pillars and
rear seat passengers, projecting an unobstructed view
to a Liquid Crystal Display.
Thanks to a high dynamic range, the camera’s video
feed reduces glare and allows a crisper image in
low-light situations, versus a traditional glass
electrochromatic, or auto-dimming, rearview mirror. The
in-mirror display is an industry-leading 1280 by