Cadillac XT5 2018 Owner's Manual
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Contents
Introduction . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows .. . . . . . . . 27
Seats and Restraints . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . 107
Instruments and Controls . .. . . . . . 113
Lighting . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Driving and Operating . .. . . . . . . . . . 177
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . 249
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 328
Technical Data .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 340
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . 353
OnStar . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . 357
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
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2 INTRODUCTION
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans,
vehicle model names, and vehicle
body designs appearing in this manual
including, but not limited to, GM, the
GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC
Emblem, and XT5 are trademarks and/
or ser vice marks of General Motors
LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General Motors
of Canada Company” for Cadillac
Motor Car Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country specifications,
features/applications that may not be
available in your region, or changes
subsequent to the printing of this
owner’s manual.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to
confirm the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce
guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the back
of the manual. It is an alphabetical
list of what is in the manual and the
page number where it can be found.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 23275408 B Second Printing
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Danger, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
Danger
{
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
Warning
{
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means “Do Not,”
“Do not do this,” or “Do not let this
happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M : Shown when the owner’s manual
has additional instructions or
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
information.
* : Shown when the service manual
has additional instructions or
information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
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Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that
may be found on the vehicle and what
they mean. See the features in this
manual for information.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
` : Do Not Puncture
^ : Do Not Service
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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: : Oil Pressure
O : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Seat Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
a : Under Pressure
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . .. .. .. .. 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . .. . . . . . . . 8
Stop/Start System . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . .. .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . 9
Liftgate .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Windows .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 10
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . 11
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . 12
Head Restraint Adjustment .. .. . . . 12
Seat Belts . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . 13
Passenger Sensing System . . .. . . . . 13
Mirror Adjustment . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . .. . . . 14
Interior Lighting . .. .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 14
Exterior Lighting . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Windshield Wiper/Washer .. .. . . . . 16
Climate Controls . .. . . .. .. .. .. . . . . . . 17
Transmission .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Steering Wheel Controls .. .. . . . . . . 18
Cruise Control . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . .. .. . . . . 20
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB) . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 20
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . .. .. . . . . 20
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . 20
Surround Vision . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 21
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . .. . . . . . 21
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . .. .. . . . . 21
Parking Assist . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Automatic Parking
Assist (APA) . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21
Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB) . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 22
Power Outlets . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Universal Remote System .. .. . . . . . 22
Sunroof . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. 23
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fuel .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. 25
Engine Oil Life System . .. . . . . . . . . . 25
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25
Roadside Service .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
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1. Air Vents 0 175.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 160.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0 163.
®
IntelliBeam
System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0 160.
3. Tap Shift Controls. See Manual
Mode 0 200.
4. Instrument Cluster (Uplevel
Cluster) 0 125 or Instrument
Cluster (Base Level Cluster) 0 123.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 141.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 114.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
0 117.
6. ENGINE START/STOP Button.
See Ignition Positions 0 188.
7. Parking Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 220.
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
Button. See Assistance Systems
for Parking or Backing 0 220.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 162.
9. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 163.
10. Infotainment 0 167.
11. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 64 (If Equipped).
12. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 168.
13. MODE Switch. See Driver Mode
Control 0 207.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 205.
All-Wheel Drive 0 201 (If
Equipped).
14. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 196.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 0 114.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 141.
16. Steering Wheel Controls 0 114.
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17. Horn 0 114.
18. Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 226 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 234 (If
Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 114 (If
Equipped).
19. Cruise Control 0 208.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 210 (If
Equipped).
Phone Button. See Steering Wheel
Controls 0 114.
20. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 114
(Out of View).
21. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 144 (If
Equipped).
22. Hood Release. See Hood 0 252.
Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out
of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 133.
23. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 164.
24. Electric Parking Brake 0 203.
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Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview
about some of the important features
that may or may not be on your
specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to
each of the features which can be
found later in this owner’s manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter may be used to lock and
unlock the doors from up to 60 m
(197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Stop/Start System
The vehicle may have a fuel saving
Stop/Start system to shut off the
engine and help conserve fuel.
When the brakes are applied and the
vehicle is at a complete stop, the
engine may turn off. When the brake
pedal is released or the accelerator
pedal is pushed, the engine will
restart. The engine may restart even
while the brake is applied. See Starting
the Engine 0 190.
Q : Press to lock all doors and the
fuel door, if equipped.
K : Press to unlock the driver door or
all doors depending on the vehicle
personalization settings.
The fuel door will also be unlocked,
if equipped.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
7 : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator.
Press and hold
sound the panic alarm. Press again to
cancel.
7 for three seconds to
b : Press twice quickly to open or
close the liftgate. Press once to stop
the liftgate from moving.
Press the key release button near the
bottom of the transmitter to remove
the key. The key can be used for the
driver door and the glove box.
See Keys 0 27 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can be started
from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release Q on the RKE
transmitter.
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2. Immediately press and hold /
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.
Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 35.
/ until the
Door Locks
Keyless Access
Press the button on the door handle
and pull the handle when the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
within range. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 0 28.
Manual Operation
From outside, use the key in the
driver door. The key cylinder is
covered by a cap. See Door Locks 0 36.
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From the inside, push down on the
door lock knob at the rear of the door.
To unlock a door, pull once on the
door handle to unlock it, and again to
open it.
Power Door Locks
From outside, press Q or K on the
RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.
From inside, press Q or K. See Power
Door Locks 0 39.
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Liftgate
Power Liftgate Operation
To close, press
the liftgate next to the pull cup.
To disable the power liftgate function,
select OFF on the liftgate switch. See
Liftgate 0 41.
l on the bottom of
Windows
The power liftgate switch is on the
driver door. The vehicle must be in
P (Park).
Choose the power liftgate mode by
selecting MAX or 3/4. Press
the driver door. The driver door must
be unlocked. On the RKE transmitter
press
b twice quickly until the
liftgate starts moving.
Press any liftgate button while the
liftgate is moving to stop it. Pressing
again reverses the direction.
8 on
The power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0 193.
Using the window switch, press to
open or pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
within a short time.
See Power Windows 0 53.
Seat Adjustment
Warning
{
You can lose control of the vehicle
if you try to adjust a driver seat
while the vehicle is moving. Adjust
the driver seat only when the
vehicle is not moving.
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To adjust the seat:
.
Move the seat forward or rearward
by sliding the control forward or
rearward.
.
Raise or lower the front part of the
seat cushion by moving the front
of the control up or down.
.
Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the rear of the control up
or down.
To adjust the seatback, see Reclining
Seatbacks 0 61.
To adjust the lumbar support, see
Lumbar Adjustment 0 61.
Some vehicles are equipped with a
feature that activates a vibration in
the driver seat to help the driver avoid
crashes. See Driver Assistance Systems
0 219.
Memory Features
If equipped, memory seats allow two
drivers to store and recall their unique
seat positions for driving the vehicle,
and a shared exit position for getting
out of the vehicle. Other feature
positions may also be set, such as
power mirrors and power steering
wheel, if equipped. Memory positions
are linked to RKE transmitter 1 or 2
for automatic memory recalls.
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Before storing, adjust all available
memory feature positions. Turn the
ignition on and then press and release
SET; a beep will sound. Then
immediately press and hold 1, 2,
or
B (Exit) on the driver door until
two beeps sound. To manually recall
these positions, press and hold 1, 2,
or
B until the saved position is
reached.
When Auto Memory Recall is enabled
in the personalization menu, positions
previously stored to memor y buttons
1 and 2 are recalled when the ignition
is changed from off to on or ACC/
ACCESSORY.
When Easy Exit Options is enabled in
the personalization menu, the feature
automatically recalls the previously
stored exit position when exiting the
vehicle. See Memory Seats 0 62.
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Second Row Seats
Rear Seat Adjustment
The second row seats slide forward for
more room.
To adjust the seat position, lift the
lever below the seat cushion and slide
the seat forward or backward.
Folding the Seatback
Either side of the seatback can be
folded for more cargo space.
See Rear Seats 0 66.
Heated and Ventilated Seats
If equipped, the buttons are near the
climate controls on the center stack.
To operate, the ignition must be on.
Press
M or L to heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion.
C or { to ventilate the driver
Press
or passenger seat.
Press the button once for the highest
setting. With each press of the button,
the seat will change to the next lower
setting, and then to the off setting.
The indicator lights above the buttons
indicate three for the highest setting
and one for the lowest. If the front
heated seats are on high, the level
may automatically be lowered after
approximately 30 minutes.
See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 64.
Head Restraint Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback recline
angle as little as necessary while
keeping the seat and the head
restraint height in the proper position.
See Head Restraints 0 58 and Reclining
Seatbacks 0 61.
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Seat Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
seat belts properly:
.
Seat Belts 0 69.
.
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
0 70.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 71.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 96.
Passenger Sensing System
United States and Canada
The passenger sensing system turns
off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag under certain
conditions. No other airbag is affected
by the passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System 0 83.
The passenger airbag status indicator
will light on the overhead console
when the vehicle is started. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
0 132.
Mexico
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirror
To adjust a mirror:
1. Press
2. Press the arrows on the control
See Power Mirrors 0 49.
Interior Mirror
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your vehicle.
} or | to choose the
driver or passenger mirror.
pad to move each mirror in the
desired direction.
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Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming
reduces the glare of headlamps from
behind. The dimming feature comes
on when the vehicle is started.
Rear Camera Mirror
If equipped, this automatic dimming
rearview mirror provides a wide angle
camera view of the area behind the
vehicle. Adjust the mirror with the tab
pushed for ward so that the display is
off. See Rear Camera Mirror 0 51.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering
Wheel
Press the control to move the tilt and
telescoping steering wheel up and
down or forward and rearward.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the
overhead console.
To operate, press the following
buttons:
j OFF : Press to turn off the dome
lamps when a door is open. An
indicator light on the button will turn
on when the dome lamp override is
activated. Press
deactivate this feature and the
j OFF again to
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indicator light will turn off. The dome
lamps will come on when doors are
opened.
+ ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome
lamps on manually.
Reading Lamps
There are front and rear reading
lamps on the overhead console and
over the rear passenger doors. These
lamps come on automatically when
any door is opened.
To manually turn the reading lamps
on or off:
Press the lamp lenses over the rear
passenger doors.
For more information on interior
lighting, see Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0 164.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on the
Press the lamp lenses on the front
reading lamps.
turn signal lever.
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Turn the control to the following
positions:
O : Turns the exterior lamps off and
deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn to
O again to reactivate the AUTO mode.
In Canada, the headlamps will
automatically reactivate when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
AUTO : Automatically turns the
exterior lamps on and off, depending
on outside lighting.
; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
5 : Turns on the headlamps together
with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
See:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 160.
.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
0 163.
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Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield Wiper with Rainsense
(AUTO Shown), If Equipped
Windshield Wiper without Rainsense
(INT Shown)
With the ignition on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, move the lever to select
the wiper speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
AUTO : If equipped with Rainsense,
use this setting for intermittent wipes
when Rainsense is disabled,
or Rainsense wipes when Rainsense is
enabled. For intermittent wipes, move
the windshield wiper lever to AUTO.
Turn the band up for more frequent
wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
When Rainsense is enabled, move the
windshield wiper lever to AUTO. Turn
the band to adjust the sensitivity to
moisture to the desired level.
.
Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.
.
Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.
.
Move the windshield wiper lever
out of the AUTO position to
deactivate Rainsense.
To turn the Rainsense feature on or
off, see “Rainsense Wipers” under
Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
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INT : If equipped with Intermittent
wipers only, move the windshield
wiper lever to INT. Turn the band up
for more frequent wipes or down for
less frequent wipes.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the lever down. For several wipes, hold
the lever down.
f : Pull the lever toward you to
spray windshield washer fluid and
activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 114
and Rear Window Wiper/Washer 0 117.
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Climate Controls
The climate control buttons on the center stack and on the climate control
display are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Center Stack Climate Controls
1. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control
3. Driver and Passenger Heated and
Ventilated Seats (If Equipped)
4. Rear Window Defogger
5. Defrost
6. OFF (Fan)
7. Recirculation
8. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
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Climate Control Display
1. Outside Temperature Display
2. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
3. Fan Control
4. Rear (Rear Climate Display)
5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning)
6. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
7. Climate Control Selection
(Application Tray Button)
8. Driver and Passenger Air
Delivery Mode Controls
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 168 and Rear Climate Control
System 0 173 (if equipped).
Transmission
Tap Shift
If equipped, Tap Shift allows you to
shift an automatic transmission
similar to a manual transmission. To
use the Tap Shift feature:
1. When in D (Drive), pull back on
the shift lever to enter
M (Manual Mode).
2. Use Tap Shift to manually shift
the automatic transmission.
3. To exit, pull back on the shift
lever a second time.
See Manual Mode 0 200.
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system, and
voice or speech recognition. It also
includes information on settings.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering wheel
controls. See "Steering Wheel
Controls" in the infotainment manual.
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Cruise Control
J : Press to turn the system on and
off. A white indicator appears in the
instrument cluster when turned on.
RES+ : If there is a set speed in
memory, press briefly to resume to
that speed or press and hold to
accelerate. If the cruise control is
already active, use to increase vehicle
speed. To increase speed by 1 km/h
(1 mph), press RES+ to the first detent.
To increase speed to the next 5 km/h
(5 mph) mark on the speedometer,
press RES+ to the second detent.
SET− : Press briefly to set the speed
and activate cruise control. If the
cruise control is already active, use to
decrease vehicle speed. To decrease
speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET−
to the first detent. To decrease speed
to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on
the speedometer, press SET− to the
second detent.
* : Press to disengage cruise control
without erasing the set speed from
memory.
See Cruise Control 0 208 or Adaptive
Cruise Control 0 210 (if equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
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y or z : Press to go to the previous
or next selection.
S or T : Press to move between the
interactive display zones in the
cluster. Press
previous menu.
SEL : Press to open a menu or select a
menu item. Press and hold to reset
values on certain screens.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 141.
S to go back to the
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Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by front-end
crashes. FCA provides a green
indicator,
detected ahead. This indicator
displays amber if you follow a vehicle
too closely. When approaching a
vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA
provides a flashing red alert on the
windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses
the driver seat.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 226.
V, when a vehicle is
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
If the vehicle has Forward Collision
Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which
includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA).
When the system detects a vehicle
ahead in your path that is traveling in
the same direction that you may be
about to crash into, it can provide a
boost to braking or automatically
brake the vehicle. This can help avoid
or lessen the severity of crashes when
driving in a forward gear.
See Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
0 229.
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
If equipped, the FPB system may help
avoid or reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes with nearby
pedestrians when driving in a
forward gear. FPB displays an amber
indicator,
pedestrian is detected directly ahead.
When approaching a detected
pedestrian too quickly, FPB provides a
red flashing alert on the windshield
and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver
seat. FPB can provide a boost to
braking or automatically brake the
vehicle.
See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System 0 230.
~, when a nearby
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
If equipped, LKA may help avoid
crashes due to unintentional lane
departures. It may assist by gently
turning the steering wheel if the
vehicle approaches a detected lane
marking without using a turn signal in
that direction. It may also provide a
Lane Departu re Warning (LDW) alert
as the lane marking is crossed. The
system will not assist or alert if it
detects that you are actively steering.
Override LKA by turning the steering
wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect
lane markings between 60 km/h
(37 mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph).
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 234 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0 234.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the LCA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists drivers
with avoiding lane change crashes
that occur with moving vehicles in the
side blind zone (or spot) areas or with
vehicles rapidly approaching these
areas from behind. The LCA warning
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display will light up in the
corresponding outside mirror and will
flash if the turn signal is on. The Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system is
included as part of the LCA system.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0 232
and Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 232.
Surround Vision
If equipped, views around the vehicle
appear in the infotainment display to
aid with parking and low-speed
maneuvers.
See “Surround Vision” under
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 220.
Front Vision Camera
If equipped, a view of the area in front
of the vehicle appears on the
infotainment display to aid with
parking and low-speed maneuvers.
See “Front Vision Camera” under
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 220.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC shows a view of the
area behind the vehicle on the
infotainment display when the vehicle
is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with
parking and low-speed backing
maneuvers.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 220.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system shows a
triangle with an arrow on the
infotainment display to warn of traffic
behind your vehicle that may cross
your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound, or the driver seat will pulse.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 220.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking Assist (RPA)
uses sensors on the rear bumper to
assist with parking and avoiding
objects while in R (Reverse).
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It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h
(5 mph). RPA may show a warning
triangle on the infotainment display
and a graphic on the instrument
cluster to provide the object distance.
In addition, multiple beeps or seat
pulses may occur if very close to an
object.
The vehicle may also have the Front
Parking Assist system.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 220.
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
If equipped, the APA system helps to
search for and maneuver the vehicle
into parallel or perpendicular parking
spots using automatic steering,
displays, and beeps. When the vehicle
speed is below 30 km/h (18 mph),
touch
O to enable the system.
See “Automatic Parking Assist (APA)”
under Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 220.
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Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) it also has the RAB
system, which is designed to help
avoid or reduce the harm caused by
backing crashes when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse). If the system
detects the vehicle is backing too fast
to avoid a crash with a detected object
behind your vehicle in your path, it
may automatically brake hard to
a stop.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 220.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has two accessory power
outlets; one on the lower center
console and one in the rear
cargo area.
Lift the cover to access the accessor y
power outlet.
See Power Outlets 0 119.
Universal Remote System
If available, this system provides a
way to replace up to three remote
control transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door openers,
security systems, and home
automation devices.
Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program the
Universal Remote system. Because of
the steps involved, it may be helpful
to have another person available to
assist you with programming the
Universal Remote system.
See Universal Remote System 0 156.
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Sunroof
If equipped, the ignition must be on
or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP), must be
active to operate the sunroof.
See Ignition Positions 0 188 and
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 193.
1. Sunroof Switch
2. Sunshade Switch
Sunroof Express Operation : Press
and release
release again to express-open. Press
e (1) to vent. Press and
the switch at any time to stop
movement. Press
express-close.
Sunroof Manual Operation : The
sunroof can change to manual mode
by holding
sunroof will now open as long as the
switch is held. Press and release again
to change back to express operation.
Power Sunshade : Press
express-open the sunshade.
Press
sunshade. Press the switch again to
stop movement.
The sunroof cannot be opened or
closed if the vehicle has an electrical
failure.
The sunroof/sunshade is equipped
with an automatic reversal system.
See Sunroof 0 55.
e (1) while opening. The
g (2) to express-close the
g (1) to
C (2) to
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Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system turns
on automatically every time the
vehicle is started.
The StabiliTrak system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system also turns on automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
.
To turn off TCS, press and release
Y on the center console behind
the shift lever.
instrument cluster and a Driver
Information Center (DIC) message
may display.
.
To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak, press and hold
until i and g come on in the
instrument cluster. A DIC message
may display.
i comes on in the
Y
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.
Press and release
on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 205.
Y again to turn
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in pressure
of one of the vehicle's tires. If the
warning light comes on, stop as soon
as possible and inflate the tires to the
recommended pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0 184. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the tire
pressures are getting low and the tires
need to be inflated to the proper
pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 288.
Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped)
This feature provides visual and
audible alerts outside the vehicle to
help when inflating an underinflated
tire to the recommended cold tire
pressure. See “Tire Fill Alert (If
Equipped)” under Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0 289.
Fuel
Regular Fuel
Use only unleaded gasoline rated
87 octane or higher in your vehicle.
Do not use gasoline with an octane
rating lower as it may result in vehicle
damage and lower fuel economy. See
Fuel 0 236.
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E85 or FlexFuel
No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater
than E15 (15% ethanol by volume),
such as E85, cannot be used in this
vehicle.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time to
change the engine oil and filter. The
oil life system should be reset to 100%
only following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Using the DIC controls on the
right side of the steering wheel,
display REMAINING OIL LIFE on
the DIC. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 141. When
remaining oil life is low, the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will appear on the
display.
2. Press and hold SEL to clear the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message and reset the oil life
at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life
display accidentally at any time
other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change.
The oil life system can also be reset as
follows:
1. Display REMAINING OIL LIFE on
the DIC. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 141.
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2. Fully press and release the
accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message is not on, the
system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 256.
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage.
Here are some driving tips to get the
best fuel economy possible.
.
On AWD vehicles, use Tour Mode
when conditions permit.
.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
.
Brake gradually and avoid abrupt
stops.
.
Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
.
When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
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.
Always follow posted speed limits
or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
.
Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
.
Combine several trips into a
single trip.
.
Replace the vehicle's tires with the
same TPC Spec number molded
into the tire's sidewall near
the size.
.
Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Roadside Service
U.S.: 1-800-224-1400
Canada: 1-800-882-1112
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
New Cadillac owners are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Service
Program.
See Roadside Service 0 347.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . .. .. . . . . 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 35
Door Locks . .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Power Door Locks . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Delayed Locking . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 39
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 39
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. . . . . . . 40
Folding Mirrors . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . 49
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . 50
Automatic Dimming Mirror . .. . . . . 50
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 51
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . 51
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Windows
Windows .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 53
Power Windows . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53
Sun Visors . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . 55
Roof
Sunroof . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Doors
Liftgate .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Vehicle Alarm System . . .. . . . . . . . . . 46
Immobilizer . .. . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 48
Immobilizer Operation . .. . . . . . . . . . 48
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 49
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Keys and Locks
Keys
Warning
{
Leaving children in a vehicle with a
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the RKE transmitter
in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path
of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.
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To remove the key, press the button
near the bottom of the transmitter,
and pull the key out. Never pull the
key out without pressing the button.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
See your dealer if a new key is needed.
Contact Roadside Service if locked out
of the vehicle. See Roadside Service
0 347.
The key, inside the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter, is used for
the driver door and glove box.
With an active OnStar subscription, an
OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock
the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 357.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 353.
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating range:
.
.
Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
Check the location. Other vehicles
or objects may be blocking the
signal.
.
Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later in
this section.
.
If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your dealer
or a qualified technician for
service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for
vehicle entry when the transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless Access
Operation” following.
The RKE transmitter functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
the vehicle.
Other conditions, such as those
previously stated, can impact the
performance of the transmitter.
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Pressing
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 46.
If equipped, press and hold
one second to fold the mirrors. The
auto mirror folding feature will not
operate unless it is enabled. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
Q may also arm the
K : Press to unlock the driver door
and if equipped, the fuel door. Press
unlock again within five seconds to
Q : Press to lock all doors and if
equipped, the fuel door. The turn
signal indicators may flash and/or the
horn may sound on the second press
to indicate locking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 148.
If the driver door is open when
pressed, all doors will lock and the
driver door will immediately unlock,
if enabled through vehicle
personalization. If the passenger door
is open when
doors lock.
Q is pressed, all
Q is
unlock all doors. The RKE transmitter
can be programmed to unlock all
doors on the first button press. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 148. The turn
signal indicators may flash to indicate
unlocking. See Vehicle Personalization
0 148. When remotely unlocking the
vehicle at night, the lights come on
briefly to light your approach to the
vehicle.
Pressing
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 46.
K will disarm the
Q for
If equipped, press and hold
one second to unfold the mirrors. The
auto mirror folding feature will not
operate unless it is enabled. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 148.
Press and hold
fully open. Windows will not operate
unless remote window operation is
enabled. See Vehicle Personalization
0 148.
K until the windows
K for
/ : Press and release Q and then
immediately press and hold
least four seconds to start the engine
from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle
Start 0 35.
/ for at
7 : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps three
times. Press and hold
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the turn
signal lamps flash for 30 seconds,
or until
vehicle is started.
7 is pressed again or the
7 for
b : Press twice quickly to open or
close the liftgate.
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