Took Delivery of My New '08 CTS - Pics Inside

[Zymurgy]

Originally Posted by Playdrv4me

... The truly revolutionary part of this car is supposed to be both the interior and exterior lighting systems. I would love it if you could take a picture of both the Nuance lighting inside the car, and the rear and front lighting at dusk.

Headlights at Dusk:


Headlights and Fogs at Dusk:


Headlights, Fogs and Turn Signal at Dusk:


Taillights at Dusk:


Taillights and Brake Lights at Dusk (OK, nearly dark):

[TaVern]

Not a fan of the keyless ignition. If you didn't know any better, it's like a giant sign that says "break into my car and try to steal it".

[TaVern]

That car does look sweet at night!

[WhtDmnd04CTS]

ok so say you use your remote start to turn the car on. since you have keyless ignition, what do you have to do when you get in the car?
like my dad's sts you have to push the button either way
do you still have to turn the 'key'?

awesome pics btw

[Nextone]

Thanks for all the pics--much appreciated. I'm still trying to figure out what the light elements are below the amber turn signal and above the headlamp projector. As I recall , the low- and high-beam lamp is one and the same. Any ideas?

[Zymurgy]

Originally Posted by WhtDmnd04CTS

ok so say you use your remote start to turn the car on. since you have keyless ignition, what do you have to do when you get in the car?
like my dad's sts you have to push the button either way
do you still have to turn the 'key'?

awesome pics btw

Yes, when you get in you still have to turn the keyless ignition "dial" to the "On" position (and you must step on the brake to do this).

From the owners manual:

(Remote Start):

Press and release the lock button
and then press and hold this button to use the
remote start feature.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature:

1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button,
then immediately press and hold the transmitter’s
remote start button until the turn signal lights
flash or if the vehicle’s lights are not visible, press
and hold the remote start button for at least
four seconds. The vehicle’s doors will lock. Pressing
the remote start button again after the vehicle
has started will turn off the ignition.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn
on and remain on while the vehicle is running.
3. If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has
been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine
is still running, to extend the engine running time
by 10 minutes. Remote start can be extended
one time.
After entering the vehicle during a remote start, press
the brake pedal and turn the ignition to ON/RUN to drive
the vehicle.
If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut off
after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done.
To manually shut off a remote start:

• Aim the transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lamps turn off.
• Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
• Turn the ignition switch on and then off.

The remote vehicle start feature provides two separate
starts, each with 10 minutes of engine running, or it

provides one start with 10 minutes of engine running that

may be extended 10 more minutes. If you press and
release the transmitter lock button and then press and
hold the remote start button on the transmitter again
before the first 10 minutes of engine running time
has expired, 10 minutes are added to the remaining
minutes. For example, if the lock button and then
the remote start buttons are pressed again after
five minutes of the engine run time, 10 minutes are
added and you now have 15 minutes of engine running.
The added ten minutes are considered a second
remote vehicle start.

[RAB]

Zymurgy,

The photos you've been posting are excellent. When you have a chance could you post a few more shots of the interior, with views that would also capture the seats. Thanks.

Now that you've experienced the vehicle for a few days, I am interested to hear your initial impressions of the car. Is it measuring up to your expectations? Have there been any 'surprises'? (good, bad or otherwise?).

Cheers
Rab

[PanAnna]

Yes...What RAB said.

And thanks, Zymurgy and to everyone else who has posted pics, info, opinions, for helping keep my dream alive.

[gm_eng]

HOORAY! Dealer just called. My CTS is in. Going to pick it up this afternoon! Finally. It's been in transit since last Tuesday.

[Playdrv4me]

Zymurgy, thanks for the lighting pics and all the ones youve provided thus far. Points for you.

[RAB]

Originally Posted by gm_eng

HOORAY! Dealer just called. My CTS is in. Going to pick it up this afternoon! Finally. It's been in transit since last Tuesday.

Gm_eng,
EXCELLENT NEWS!! ALL RIGHT!!

Looking forward to seeing some pics of your new CTS.

Do try to enjoy your day...

[Superior Cadillac]

I'll be posting pics up in a little while as well.

[Chuck C]

How's she drive?

[Night Wolf]

man I am just drooling over here.....

I need to get one of those in the future

[Zymurgy]

Originally Posted by Nextone

Thanks for all the pics--much appreciated. I'm still trying to figure out what the light elements are below the amber turn signal and above the headlamp projector. As I recall , the low- and high-beam lamp is one and the same. Any ideas?

Nextone, those are the DRLs (Daytime Running Lights).