🏷️ Basic Information

Make:

Cadillac

Model:

CTS-V Coupe

Year:

2012

Manual Title:

2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Navigation Manual

Product Type:

Owners Manual

Manual Format:

Digital PDF

Delivery Method:

Instant Download

👋 Introduction

Positioning:

The 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe was positioned as a high-performance luxury sports coupe, competing against formidable German rivals like the BMW M3, Audi RS5, and Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG.

Competition:

Key competitors included the BMW M3 Coupe, Audi RS5, Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe, and Lexus RC F (later model). The CTS-V distinguished itself with its American muscle car ethos blended with luxury appointments.

Performance Focus:

The 'V' designation signifies Cadillac's highest performance trim, emphasizing a powerful engine, sport-tuned suspension, and enhanced braking.

Design Language:

Featured Cadillac's Art and Science design philosophy, characterized by sharp lines, aggressive stance, and distinctive grille.

Infotainment Tech:

The 2012 model year saw the introduction of the Cadillac User Experience (CUE) infotainment system in some models, offering a sophisticated interface for navigation, audio, and connectivity. This manual specifically targets the navigation aspect of CUE.

📋 Manual Details

Navigation System Operation:

Comprehensive coverage of the Cadillac CUE (Cadillac User Experience) infotainment and navigation system, including destination entry, route planning, points of interest, traffic information, voice commands, and system settings.

Estimated Pages:

Varies by specific system version, typically 50-150 pages for dedicated navigation manuals.

Type:

Navigation System Owners Manual

Language:

English

File Type:

PDF

📖 Manual Coverage

Infotainment System:

Cadillac CUE (Cadillac User Experience) including touchscreen interface, audio system, climate control integration, Bluetooth connectivity, phone pairing, and media playback.

Driver Information Center:

Display of vehicle settings, trip computer, fuel economy, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and warning messages.

Climate Control System:

Operation of automatic climate control, air conditioning, heating, seat ventilation, and heated steering wheel functions.

Lighting System:

Headlight operation (automatic, manual), fog lights, interior lighting adjustments.

Security System:

Keyless entry, push-button start, remote keyless entry operation, immobilizer system.

Initial Setup:

First-time setup of the navigation system, user profiles, and personalization settings.

Navigation Operation:

Step-by-step instructions for using the navigation system features.

Bluetooth Pairing:

Detailed guidance on pairing mobile phones and other Bluetooth-enabled devices.

Media Playback:

Instructions for playing music from various sources like USB, auxiliary input, and Bluetooth audio.

Voice Control Usage:

Guidance on using voice commands for navigation, phone, and audio functions.

Depth:

Focuses on user operation and feature utilization, not in-depth mechanical or electrical repair. Covers 'how-to' for all advertised navigation and infotainment features.

📊 Manual Specifications

Compatibility:

Compatible with any device capable of reading PDF files (PCs, Macs, tablets, smartphones).

Requirements:

Requires a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, Foxit Reader, or comparable software.

Quality:

High-resolution digital format, allowing for clear text and legible diagrams if printed.

Binding:

N/A (Digital PDF)

Paper:

N/A (Digital PDF)

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Engine Type:

Supercharged V8

Displacement:

6.2 Liters (376 cubic inches)

Engine Code:

LSA

Horsepower:

556 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque:

551 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm

Fuel Delivery:

Sequential multi-port fuel injection with an intercooled supercharger.

Recommended Fuel:

Premium Unleaded (91 octane or higher recommended)

🔧 Transmission

Transmission Type:

6-speed manual transmission (Tremec TR6060)

Transmission Type:

6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters (RPO MH3)

Performance Shifting:

Both transmissions were designed for performance driving, with the manual offering a short-throw shifter and the automatic featuring performance algorithm shifting (PAS).

📐 Dimensions

Length:

190.7 inches (4844 mm)

Width:

72.5 inches (1842 mm)

Height:

54.9 inches (1394 mm)

Wheelbase:

113.7 inches (2888 mm)

Curb Weight:

Approximately 4,200 - 4,300 lbs (1905 - 1950 kg)

🛡️ Safety Features

NHTSA Front Impact:

5-Star Rating (for the standard CTS Coupe, V-Series may have slight variations due to performance components but generally maintains high safety standards)

IIHS Top Safety Pick:

Likely a Top Safety Pick or equivalent for the model year, reflecting strong crash test performance.

Braking System:

High-performance Brembo brakes with vented rotors (front: 15.7-inch, rear: 14.7-inch) and multi-piston calipers.

Traction Control:

StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with traction control.

ABS:

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Airbags:

Frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain side airbags.

Seatbelts:

Three-point safety belts with pretensioners.

💡 Technology Features

System Name:

Cadillac User Experience (CUE)

Display Size:

8-inch diagonal color touch screen

Features:

Includes GPS navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, auxiliary audio input, voice recognition, and integration with personal devices.

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available as an option, providing adaptive cruise control functionality.

Parking Assist:

Rear parking assist sensors and rearview camera integrated with the infotainment display.

Phone Integration:

Seamless Bluetooth phone pairing for hands-free calling and audio streaming.

🔧 Maintenance

Oil Change Interval:

Typically every 7,500 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first, under normal driving conditions. Severe conditions may require more frequent changes.

Tire Rotation:

Recommended every 7,500 miles.

Brake Fluid Flush:

Recommended every 2-3 years, or as indicated by the vehicle's maintenance minder system.

Engine Oil Type:

Mobil 1 5W-30 Synthetic (GM dexos1™ specification)

Coolant Type:

GM P/N 12378515 (or equivalent Dex-Cool® compatible coolant)

Transmission Fluid Auto:

Dexron VI Automatic Transmission Fluid

Transmission Fluid Manual:

GM P/N 88862400 (or equivalent for Tremec TR6060, e.g., Synchromesh Fluid) - Refer to manual for exact specification.

Differential Fluid:

GM P/N 88862179 (or equivalent for limited-slip differential fluid)

Supercharger Couplings:

Some early models experienced issues with supercharger pulley or coupling wear, leading to rattling noises.

Throttle Body:

Potential for throttle body issues causing idle problems or check engine lights.

Infotainment System:

Early CUE systems could exhibit occasional glitches or unresponsiveness, though software updates often address these.

📚 Vehicle History

Cadillac Legacy:

Cadillac, America's oldest luxury automotive brand, has a long history of innovation and performance, with 'V' models representing the pinnacle of its engineering.

Cts Coupe Development:

The CTS Coupe was introduced as a more stylish and performance-oriented alternative to the CTS sedan, sharing its chassis but featuring unique styling and a shorter wheelbase. The CTS-V Coupe amplified this with its supercharged powertrain.

Manufacturing Location:

Lansing, Michigan, USA (General Motors Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant)

Production Years:

The second-generation CTS-V Coupe was produced from the 2011 to 2014 model years.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Performance Acclaim:

The CTS-V platform, including the Coupe, received widespread acclaim for its exceptional performance credentials, often praised for challenging European rivals on track and road.

Car And Driver Λογή:

Often featured on 'Car and Driver' 10Best lists or received high marks in their comparison tests for its performance and value.