Vehicle Zoning Strategy

2013 Cadillac CTS V, 2D Coupe, Automatic TransSECTION Vehicle Zoning Strategy

All grounds, in-line connectors, and splices have identifying numbers that correspond to where they are located in the vehicle. The following table explains the numbering system.

Fig 1: Passenger Car Zoning View
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Vehicle Zoning Strategy

Callout Numbers Zone Description
100-199 Engine compartment (all forward of the instrument panel)
200-299 Within the instrument panel area (between the bulkhead and the front plane of the instrument panel)
300-399 Passenger compartment (from instrument panel to the back of the rear seats)
400-499 Luggage compartment (from the back of the rear seats to the rear of the vehicle)
500-599 Inline harness connectors to or within the driver door
600-699 Inline harness connectors to or within the front passenger door
700-799 Inline harness connectors to or within the left rear door
800-899 Inline harness connectors to or within the right rear door
900-999 Inline harness connectors to or within the luggage compartment lid or hatch
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