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Cadillac XTS SEDAN Owner's Manual

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In Brief . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . .1-4
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .2-19
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Front Seats . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 3-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-22
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-4
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . .. . 5-28
Vehicle Messages.. . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Vehicle Personalization.. . . . . . 5-45
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-51
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Automatic Transmission . . . . . .9-22
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 9-24
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . .9-28
Cruise Control . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 9-32
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-43
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-64
Vehicle Care . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Vehicle Checks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71
Towing . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-73
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . .10-76
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Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Cadillac Premium Care
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . .11-3
Special Application
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-10
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-13
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-15
Technical Data . . . . . . ......... 12-1
Vehicle Identification.. . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 14-1
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
OnStar Overview.. . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Services . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 14-2
OnStar Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . 14-5
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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 Crest and Wreath,
and XTS are trademarks and/or
service marks of General Motors
LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on your specific
vehicle either because they are
options that you did not purchase or
due to changes subsequent to the
printing of this owner manual.
Please refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 20958490 B Second Printing
specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from:
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
©
2012 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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.

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.
Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.
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WARNING
{
These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.

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 : This symbol is shown when
you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information.
* : This symbol is shown when
you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.
Vehicle Symbol Chart
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.”
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning
G : Air Conditioning
Refrigerant Oil
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar
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$ : Brake System Warning Light I : Certified Technician " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps H : Flammable . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LATCH System Child
Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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: : Oil Pressure
O : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief

Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Heated and Ventilated
Seats . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-8
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Steering Wheel
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Windshield Wiper/Washer .... 1-12
Climate Controls . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-13
Vehicle Features
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-15
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . ... . 1-17
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-18
Active Emergency Braking
System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Universal Remote System . . . 1-19
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-19
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control
System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
StabiliTrak
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-21
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-21
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-21
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
OnStar
®
System . . . . . . . . . 1-20
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
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Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

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1. Air Vents on page 8‑11.
2. Electric Parking Brake on
page 9‑26.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑6.
Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5‑31 (If Equipped).
3. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑6.
4. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑28.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3.
6. Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6‑5.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9‑53.
Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑28.
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StabiliTrak
System on
page 9‑29.
7. Infotainment Display.
Infotainment System. See the infotainment manual.
8. Glove Box Button. See Glove Box on page 4‑2.
Parking Assist Button. See
Driver Assistance Systems on page 9‑43.
9. Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1.
10. Hood Release. See Hood on
page 10‑4.
11. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑18.
12. Cruise Control on page 9‑32.
Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9‑34 (If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9‑47 (If
Equipped).
Phone Button. See Steering
Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.
Heated Steering Wheel on page 5‑3 (If Equipped).
13. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑2.
14. Horn on page 5‑3.
15. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.
16. START/STOP Button. See
Ignition Positions on page 9‑15.
17. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑22.
18. Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1.
19. Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel) on page 8‑1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base) on page 8‑6.
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑9.
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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 manual.
L : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again or start the vehicle to cancel the panic alarm.
| : Press and hold to release the
trunk.

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 (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
Q : Press to lock all doors. K : Press to unlock the driver door
or all doors depending on the vehicle personalization settings. See “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑45.
Press the key release button near the bottom of the transmitter to remove the key. The key can be used for the driver door.
See Keys on page 2‑1 and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.

Remote Vehicle Start

With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release Q on the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold for at least two seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.
3. Press the brake pedal and select the ON/RUN/START ignition mode to drive the vehicle.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.
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Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of the following:
.
Press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑8.

Door Locks

To lock or unlock a door manually:
.
From the outside, if the vehicle is equipped with 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 on page 2‑3.
.
Use the key in the driver door. The key cylinder is covered by a cap. See Door Locks on page 2‑10.
.
From the inside, to lock a door push down on the door lock knob on top 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 the inside, press Q or K . See Power Door Locks on page 2‑12.
.
From the outside, press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.
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Trunk

To open the trunk, press | from inside the vehicle or on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or push the touch pad on the rear of the trunk above the license plate. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2‑3 and Trunk on page 2‑14.
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Windows

The power windows only operate with the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑19.
The power window switches on the driver door control all the windows. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window.
Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it.
See Power Windows on page 2‑20.

Seat Adjustment

Power Seats
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 seat by moving the rear of the control up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4.
Lumbar Adjustment
To adjust the lumbar support:
.
Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease lumbar support.
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Press and hold the control upward to raise or downward to lower the height of the lumbar support.
See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑5.
Reclining Seatbacks
To adjust the seatback:
.
Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.
.
Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.
See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑6.

Memory Features

If available, the SET, "1," "2," and
B (Exit) buttons on the driver door
are used to manually save and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and power tilt and telescoping steering column. These manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory positions.
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The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat, outside mirror, and power tilt and telescoping steering column positions to the current driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when the ignition is placed in OFF/LOCK. These automatically stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory positions.
See Memory Seats on page 3‑7 and
Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑45.

Second Row Seats

On some vehicles, either side of the seatback can be folded for more cargo space.
See Rear Seats on page 3‑11.
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Heated and Ventilated Seats

If available, the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, the ignition must be in ON/RUN/START.
J or z to heat the driver or
Press passenger seat cushion and seatback.
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 next to 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 on page 3‑9.

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 on page 3‑2 and Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4.

Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly:
.
Safety Belts on page 3‑14.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑15.
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Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑16.
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Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑43.

Passenger Sensing System

United States
Canada
The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the
passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑29.
The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑17.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirror
1. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror.
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2. Press one of the four arrows to move the mirror.
3. Move the selector switch to deselect the mirror.
The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. See Folding Mirrors on page 2‑19.
Interior Mirror
Adjustment
Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The vehicle has an automatic dimming rearview mirror. The mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started. See
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑19.
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Steering Wheel Adjustment

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 Lamp
The dome lamp is in the overhead console.
To change the dome lamp settings, press the following:
OFF: Turns the lamp off, even when a door is open.
DOOR: The lamp comes on automatically when a door is opened.
ON: Turns the dome lamp on.
Reading Lamps
There are 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 m or n next to each overhead console reading lamp.
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Press the button near the rear passenger reading lamps.
For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑6.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever.
Turn the control to the following positions:
O : Turns off the exterior lamps.
The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. Turn to
O again to reactivate the
AUTO mode.
AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting.
; : Turns on the parking lamps,
together with the sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights.
5 : Turns on the headlamps,
together with the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights.
See:
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Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1
.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑6
.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑3
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Windshield Wiper/Washer

With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, move the lever to select the wiper speed.
HI: Use for fast wipes.
LO: Use for slow wipes.
INT: Move the lever up to INT for
intermittent wipes, then turn the INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.
x
8 : For a single wipe, briefly move
the lever down. For several wipes, hold the lever down.
n L : Pull the lever toward you to
spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3.
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Climate Controls

The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Dual Automatic Climate Control (Base)
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control
3. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
4. Air Delivery Mode Control
5. OFF (Fan)
6. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)
7. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped)
8. AC (Air Conditioning)
9. Defrost
10. Rear Window Defogger
11. Recirculation
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Dual Automatic Climate Control (Uplevel)
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control
3. OFF (Fan)
4. Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats (If Equipped)
5. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
6. Defrost
7. Rear Window Defogger
8. Recirculation
1. Outside Temperature Display
2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Displays
3. Fan Control
4. SYNC TEMP (Synchronized Temperature)
5. AC Mode (Air Conditioning)
6. Climate Control Selection (Application Tray Button)
7. Rear (Rear Climate Control Touch Screen)
8. Air Delivery Mode Control
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System (Uplevel) on page 8‑1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base) on page 8‑6 and Rear Climate Control System on page 8‑9 (If Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control
Touch Screen (Uplevel)
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Transmission

Automatic Transmission
Tap Shift
Tap Shift allows the driver to manually control the automatic transmission. To use Tap Shift, the shift lever must be in M (Manual Mode). Vehicles with this feature have indicators on the steering wheel. The controls are on the back of the steering wheel. Tap the left control to downshift, and the right control to upshift. A Driver Information Center (DIC) message indicates the gear the vehicle is in. See Manual Mode on page 9‑24.

Vehicle Features

Steering Wheel Controls

For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.
g : For vehicles with OnStar
Bluetooth interact with those systems. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1 or “Bluetooth” in the separate infotainment manual.
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system, press to talk or
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or a
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c : Press to decline an incoming
call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system when not on a call.
x + or x −: Press to increase or
decrease the volume.
See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.

Cruise Control

S or T : Press to go to the
previous or next menu option.
y or z : Move SEL up or down to
go to the next or previous selection.
SEL: Press to select a highlighted menu option.
J : Press to turn the system on
and off. A white indicator appears in the instrument cluster when turned on.
C or B : Press to go to the next or
previous favorite radio station or CD/MP3 track.
+RES: Press briefly to resume to a previously set speed or to increase vehicle speed if the cruise control is already activated.
SET−: Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control or to decrease vehicle speed if the cruise control is already activated.
* : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set speed from memory.
See Cruise Control on page 9‑32 or
Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9‑34 (if equipped).

Infotainment System

See the separate infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings and downloadable applications (if equipped).
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Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.
y or z : Move SEL up or down 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.
S to go back to the
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) on page 5‑28.

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

FCA is intended to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a green indicator when a vehicle is detected directly ahead. It provides a flashing visual alert and pulses the driver seat, or beeps, when approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly. FCA also provides a visual alert if following another vehicle much too closely.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9‑47.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

LDW is intended to help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings. The
LDW indicator, a lane marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane, the indicator will change to amber and flash. In addition, the driver seat will pulse or beeps will sound.
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9‑53.
@, appears green if

Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)

If available, SBZA will alert the driver to vehicles in the vehicle's side blind zone. When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, the SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on.
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See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 9‑52.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle, on the center stack display, when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9‑43.

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

URPA uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA may display a warning triangle on the Rear Vision Camera screen and a graphic on the instrument cluster to provide the object distance. In addition, multiple beeps or pulses may occur if very close to an object.
The vehicle may also have the Front Parking Assist system, a higher speed Backing Warning System, and the Rear Automatic Braking system.
See Driver Assistance Systems on page 9‑43.

Active Emergency Braking System

If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) it also has the Active Emergency Braking System, which includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) and the Automatic Collision Preparation (ACP) System. These systems can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the vehicle to help avoid crashes.
See Active Emergency Braking System on page 9‑50.

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 three accessory power outlets:
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Inside the front storage area below the climate control system.
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Inside the center console.
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On the rear of the center console.
Lift the cover to access the accessory power outlet.
See Power Outlets on page 5‑6.
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Universal Remote System

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 on page 5‑51.

Sunroof

For vehicles equipped with a sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Ignition Positions on
page 9‑15 and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑19.
1. ~ Sunroof Switch
2.
Q Sunshade Switch
Sunroof Switch
Vent Feature: Press and hold the
front of sunshade will automatically open approximately 38 cm (15 in). Press
and hold the rear of the vent.
Comfort Stop Feature: This feature stops the sunroof from opening fully. Press and release the
rear of
~ to vent the sunroof. The
~ to close
~ to open the sunroof to
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the comfort open position. Press the rear of
~ again to open the
sunroof fully. If the sunshade is not fully open when the comfort feature is pressed the second time, the sunshade will open fully.
Express Close: Press and release the front of
sunroof.
Sunshade Switch
Open/Close: Press and hold the
front or rear of the sunshade to the desired position.
Express Open/Express Close:
Press and release the rear or front
Q to express open or express
of close the sunshade. If the sunroof is opened, the sunshade will express close within a few inches of the opened sunroof.
See Sunroof on page 2‑24.
~ to express close the
Q to open or close

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control System (TCS)

The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
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To turn off traction control, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak
button
g on the center stack. i
comes on in the instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride
Control System Messages on page 5‑42.
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Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button
g again to turn traction control
back on.
See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑28.

StabiliTrak®System

StabiliTrak assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
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To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold
the TCS/StabiliTrak button the center stack until
come on in the instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride
Control System Messages on page 5‑42.
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Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button
g on
i and g
g again to turn on both systems.
See StabiliTrak page 9‑29.
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System on
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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 on page 9‑10. 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 on page 10‑43.

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit

This vehicle may come with a spare tire and tire changing equipment or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to temporarily seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10‑57.
If the vehicle came with a spare tire and tire changing equipment, see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑55.

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) on page 5‑28. When remaining oil
life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See
Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑37.
2. Press SEL on the DIC controls and hold SEL down for a few seconds 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
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changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.
The oil life system can also be reset as follows:
1. Turn the ignition on with the engine off.
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 on page 10‑9.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
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Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
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Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
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Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
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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.
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Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
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Combine several trips into a single trip.
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Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
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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 vehicles are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service program.
See Roadside Service on page 13‑5.
Roadside Service and OnStar
If the vehicle has an active OnStar subscription, contact OnStar and the vehicle’s current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor to assess the situation, contact Roadside Service, and relay the exact location to send help.
OnStar
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If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.
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Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2-1
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . 2-12
Lockout Protection . . . . . .. . . . . 2-13
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . 2-13
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2-14
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . ...... 2-16
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-16
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-17
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 2-18
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . ... . . . . 2-19
Interior Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 2-20
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . 2-22
Rear Window Sunshade . . . . . 2-23
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-24
Keys and Locks

Keys

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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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driver door and for locking the rear seatbacks so they cannot be folded. See Rear Seats on page 3‑11.
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. There is a key inside the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter that is used for locking/unlocking the
Contact Roadside Service if locked out of the vehicle. See Roadside Service on page 13‑5.
With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑15 for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range:
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Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.
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Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
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