Cadillac CTS Quiz
Driving and Operating

Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission)

In this manual: Driving and Operating
Introduction — 6In Brief — 59Keys, Doors, and Windows — 64Seats and Restraints — 66Storage — 15Instruments and Controls — 169Lighting — 22Infotainment System — 95Climate Controls — 10Driving and Operating — 120Vehicle Care — 170Technical Data — 7Customer Information — 48OnStar — 35
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Notice: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you release the clutch pedal while downshifting, you could damage the engine, clutch, driveshaft or the transmission. Do not skip gears or race the engine when downshifting.

If the vehicle speed drops below 32 km/h, or if the engine is not running smoothly, downshift to the next lower gear.

You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good performance.

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