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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/22/12
9-14 Driving and Operating
WARNING (Continued)
cause loss of control and a
crash. Overloading can also
shorten the life of the vehicle.
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WARNING
Things inside the vehicle can
strike and injure people in a
sudden stop or turn, or in a
crash.
.
Put things in the cargo
area of the vehicle. In the
cargo area, put them as
far forward as possible.
Try to spread the weight
evenly.
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WARNING (Continued)
.
Never stack heavier
things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that
some of them are above
the tops of the seats.
.
Do not leave an
unsecured child restraint
in the vehicle.
.
Secure loose items in the
vehicle.
.
Do not leave a seat folded
down unless needed.
Starting and
Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Follow these recommended
guidelines during the first
2 414 km (1,500 miles) of driving
this vehicle. Parts have a break-in
period and performance will be
better in the long run.
For the first 2 414 km (1,500 miles):
.
Avoid full throttle starts and
abrupt stops.
.
Do not exceed 4,000
engine rpm.
.
Avoid driving at any one
constant speed, fast or slow.
.
Avoid downshifting to brake or
slow the vehicle when the
engine speed will exceed
4000 rpm.
.
Do not let the engine labor.
Never lug the engine in high
gear at low speeds. With a