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Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) -

2016 - crc - 11/6/15

Vehicle Care

261

Vehicle Care

General Information

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 262
California Proposition

65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262

California Perchlorate

Materials Requirements . . . . . 262

Accessories and

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262

Vehicle Checks

Doing Your Own

Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Engine Compartment

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265

Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 272
Automatic Transmission

Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 273
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 280
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Battery - North America . . . . . . 284
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284

Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 285
Automatic Transmission Shift

Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285

Park Brake and P (Park)

Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 286

Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 286
Windshield Replacement . . . . . 287

Headlamp Aiming

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 287

Bulb Replacement

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 288
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 289

Electrical System

Electrical System Overload . . . 289
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 290
Engine Compartment Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290

Instrument Panel Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

Rear Compartment Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295

Wheels and Tires

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300

Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 301
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Tire Terminology and

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304

Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Tire Pressure for High-Speed

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308

Tire Pressure Monitor

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308

Tire Pressure Monitor

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
When It Is Time for New

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314

Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Different Size Tires and

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316

Uniform Tire Quality

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316

Wheel Alignment and Tire

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318

Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 318
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 326

Summary of Contents for 2016 CT6

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Page 2: ... Keys Doors and Windows 28 Seats and Restraints 57 Storage 106 Instruments and Controls 109 Lighting 170 Infotainment System 177 Climate Controls 178 Driving and Operating 191 Vehicle Care 261 Service and Maintenance 342 Technical Data 357 Customer Information 361 Reporting Safety Defects 371 OnStar 375 Index 385 ...

Page 3: ...r region or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner 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...

Page 4: ...trol message gauge or indicator M Shown when the owner manual has additional instructions or information Shown when the service manual has additional instructions or information 0 Shown when there is more information on another page see page Vehicle Symbol Chart 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 Inde...

Page 5: ...Canada 9235592 2016 crc 11 6 15 4 Introduction Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure O Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders h Start Stop 7 Tire Pressure Monitor d Traction Control StabiliTrak a Under Pressure M Windshield Washer Fluid ...

Page 6: ...er 18 Climate Controls 19 Transmission 20 Vehicle Features Infotainment System 20 Steering Wheel Controls 20 Cruise Control 20 Driver Information Center DIC 21 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 21 Night Vision System 21 Front Automatic Braking FAB System 22 Front Pedestrian Braking FPB System 22 Lane Keep Assist LKA 22 Lane Change Alert LCA 22 Surround Vision 22 Rear Vision Camera RVC 23 Rear Cro...

Page 7: ...Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 9235592 2016 crc 11 6 15 6 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...

Page 8: ... Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 64 If Equipped 11 Infotainment Touch Pad See the infotainment manual 12 Automatic Climate Control System Quad Zone 0 178 or Automatic Climate Control System Dual Zone 0 185 13 Automatic Vehicle Hold AVH 0 217 MODE Button See Driver Mode Control 0 219 Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 217 14 Shift Lever See Automatic Transmission 0 210 15 Driver In...

Page 9: ... vehicle has 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 automatic engine stop start function can be disabled using the switch See Starting the Engine 0 204 Remote Keyless Entry RK...

Page 10: ...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 until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the vehicle on and then off See Remote Vehicle Start 0 36 Door Locks Keyless Access Press the button on the door handle a...

Page 11: ... ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 206 Press the switch to lower the window Pull the switch up to raise it The switches on the driver door control all windows Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window See Power Windows 0 52 Seat Adjustment Power Seats Platinum Seat Shown To adjust the seat Move the seat f...

Page 12: ...to make upward adjustments of the selected feature Press Forward 3 to make forward adjustments of the selected feature Press Down 4 to make downward adjustments of the selected feature Press Rearward 5 to make rearward adjustments of the selected feature Reclining Seatbacks Platinum Seat Shown To adjust the seatback Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline Tilt the top of the control forwar...

Page 13: ...massage feature 3 Press the control up 3 or down 5 to select the massage type 4 Press the control forward 4 or rearward 6 to change the intensity 5 Press the massage control button 1 to recall the last massage type and intensity See Massage 0 66 Memory Features Platinum Seat Driver Buttons Shown Passenger Buttons Similar If equipped the SET 1 2 and B Exit buttons on the driver door and front passe...

Page 14: ...changed to OFF and the driver door is opened within a short time See Memory Seats 0 63 and Vehicle Personalization 0 157 Second Row Seats If equipped the armrest may have seat adjustment controls 1 Seatback Display and Lumbar Adjustment Control 2 Power Seat Adjustment 3 Seatback Recline 4 Massage See Rear Seats 0 66 Rear Seat Armrest The rear seat has an armrest in the center of the seatback Lower...

Page 15: ... the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack To operate the ignition must be in ON RUN Press J or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback Press I or to heat the driver or passenger seatback only Press C or to ventilate the driver 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...

Page 16: ...ow to Wear Safety Belts Properly 0 71 Lap Shoulder Belt 0 72 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 95 Passenger Sensing System United States Canada The passenger sensing system turns 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 0 82 The passenger airb...

Page 17: ...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 For ease of use adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle while the display is off See Rear Camera Mirror 0 50 Steering Wheel Adjustment Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel Press the control to move...

Page 18: ...tion on interior lighting see Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 174 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 ...

Page 19: ...f Rainsense is enabled in vehicle personalization move the lever up to AUTO then turn the band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity to moisture 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 enable or disable this feature see Rain Sense Wipers under Veh...

Page 20: ...enger 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 Climate Touch Screen Controls 1 Outside Temperature Display 2 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 3 Fan Control 4 A C Air Conditioning 5 Climate Control Selection Application Tray Button 6 SYNC Synchroniz...

Page 21: ...See the infotainment manual for information on the radio audio players rear seat infotainment 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 Cruise Control J Press to turn the system on and off ...

Page 22: ... to go to the previous or next selection S or T Press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster Press S to go back to the 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 0 140 Forward Collision Alert FCA System If equipped FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front end cra...

Page 23: ...A 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 Departure 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...

Page 24: ...to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R Reverse It operates at speeds less than 8 km h 5 mph RPA 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 seat pulses may occur if very close to an object The vehicle may also have the Front Parking Assist system See Assistance S...

Page 25: ...ar seat trim panel Lift the cover to access the accessory power outlet See Power Outlets 0 114 Universal Remote System If equipped 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 Bec...

Page 26: ... the sunroof Press and hold the rear of the switch 2 to close the sunroof vent See Sunroof 0 55 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control Electronic Stability Control The Traction Control System TCS limits wheel spin The system is on when the vehicle is started The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions The system is on when the vehicl...

Page 27: ...rrected 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 Sys...

Page 28: ...e 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 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 T...

Page 29: ...rrors 48 Power Mirrors 48 Heated Mirrors 49 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 49 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 49 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 49 Rear Camera Mirror 50 Windows Windows 51 Power Windows 52 Sun Visors 54 Rear Window Sunshade 54 Roof Sunroof 55 Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is dangerous and children or others...

Page 30: ... Entry RKE System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 371 If there is a decrease in the 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 qualifie...

Page 31: ...e first button press See Vehicle Personalization 0 157 Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized See Vehicle Personalization 0 157 When remotely unlocking the vehicle at night the headlamps and back up lamps will come on for about 30 seconds to light your approach to the vehicle The turn signal indicators may flash to indicate unlocking Pressing K will also unlock the fuel door Pressing K will ...

Page 32: ...ock button is pressed again within five seconds all passenger doors will unlock Driver Door Shown Passenger Similar Pressing the lock unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur It has been more than five seconds since the first lock unlock button press Two lock unlock button presses were used to unlock all doors Any vehicle door has opened and all doors are now closed...

Page 33: ...n the rear of the trunk above the license plate The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m 3 ft Keyed Access To access a vehicle with a dead transmitter battery see Door Locks 0 37 Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer The vehicle can be repro...

Page 34: ...o program up to eight transmitters This feature is not available in Canada This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete The vehicle must be off and all transmitters to be programmed must be with you 1 Remove the vehicle key from the transmitter 2 Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle See Door Locks 0 37 Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the ...

Page 35: ...ters are programmed press and hold ENGINE START STOP for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode 8 Put the vehicle key back into the transmitter Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is weak or if there is interference with the signal the DIC may display NO REMOTE DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN START YO...

Page 36: ...TE KEY message displays in the DIC 1 Press the button on the side of the transmitter near the bottom and pull the key out 2 Separate the two halves of the transmitter using a flat tool inserted into the bottom center of the transmitter Do not use the key slot 3 Remove the old battery Do not use a metal object 4 Insert the new battery on the back housing positive side facing down Replace with a CR2...

Page 37: ...ce of the transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 0 29 Starting the Engine Using Remote Start 1 Press and release Q on the RKE transmitter 2 Immediately press and hold for at least four seconds or until the lamps flash This confirms the request to remote start the vehicle has been received During the remote start the doors will be locked and the parking lamps will remain on as long as the ...

Page 38: ...n can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked So all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by Continued Warning Continued e...

Page 39: ...door press again within five seconds to unlock all passenger doors See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 29 Key Lock Cylinder Access To access the key lock cylinder 1 Pull the door handle to the open position 2 Insert the key into the slot on the bottom of the cap and pry outward 3 Move the cap outward and remove To replace the cap 1 Pull the door handle to the open position 2 Insert the...

Page 40: ...on the door lock switch again or press Q on the RKE transmitter to lock the doors immediately This feature can also be programmed See Vehicle Personalization 0 157 Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of P Park To unlock the doors Press K on the power door lock switch Shift the transmission into P Park ...

Page 41: ...ee Vehicle Personalization 0 157 Safety Locks The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle Manual Safety Locks If equipped the safety lock is on the inside edge of the rear doors To use the safety lock 1 Move the lever down to the lock position 2 Close the door 3 Do the same for the other rear door To open a rear door when the safety lock is on ...

Page 42: ...he vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk hatch open Close all of the windows Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air Continued Warning Continued and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control Systems in the Index If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate disable t...

Page 43: ... disconnected the trunk will not open If this happens use the emergency trunk release handle Power Trunk Warning You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power trunk Make sure there is no one in the way of the power trunk as it is opening and closing If equipped to open the power trunk Press and release on the driver door The driver door must be unlocked or the vehicle must be i...

Page 44: ...ion will deactivate After removing the obstructions manually close the trunk lid to allow normal power operation functions to resume If the vehicle is locked and an obstacle prevents the trunk from closing and latching the horn will sound as an alert that the trunk did not close Hands Free Power Trunk If equipped the power trunk may be operated with a kicking motion under the rear bumper The RKE t...

Page 45: ...or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle There is a glow in the dark emergency trunk release handle on the trunk lid This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside If equipped with a power trunk the emergency trunk release handle will power open the trunk After use return to the stored position Vehic...

Page 46: ... the door is not unlocked by pressing K on the RKE transmitter during the 10 second pre alarm the alarm will be activated The alarm will also be activated if a passenger door the trunk or the hood is opened without first disarming the system When the alarm is activated the turn signals flash and the horn sounds for about 30 seconds The alarm system will then re arm to monitor the next unauthorized...

Page 47: ...erior Do not allow passengers or pets to remain in the vehicle when the intrusion sensor is activated Before arming the theft deterrent system and activating the intrusion sensor Make sure all doors and windows are completely closed Secure any loose items such as sunshades Make sure there are no obstructions blocking the sensors in the front overhead console Inclination and Intrusion Sensors Disab...

Page 48: ...ly when the ignition is turned on If the engine does not start and the security light stays on there is a problem with the system Turn the ignition off and try again If the vehicle will not change ignition modes ACC ACCESSORY ON RUN START OFF and the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged try another transmitter Or you may try placing the transmitter in the transmitter pocket located in the cente...

Page 49: ...or Power Folding Mirrors If equipped with power folding mirrors press the down arrow on the control pad while the selector switch is at Press again to unfold Auto Mirror Folding If equipped with the ignition off press and hold Q on the RKE transmitter for approximately one second to automatically fold the exterior mirrors Press and hold K on the RKE transmitter for approximately one second to unfo...

Page 50: ...memory seats the passenger and or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R Reverse This allows the curb to be seen when parallel parking The mirror s return to the original position when The vehicle is shifted out of R Reverse or remains in R Reverse for about 30 seconds The ignition is turned off The vehicle is driven in R Reverse above a set speed To turn this featu...

Page 51: ...a behind the vehicle while the display is off To adjust the brightness press the button 1 on the back of the rearview mirror without covering the light sensor 2 Each button press cycles the brightness between five settings Warning The Rear Camera Mirror RCM has a limited view Portions of the road vehicles and other objects may not be seen Do not drive or park the vehicle using only this camera Obj...

Page 52: ...lay a clear image if There is glare from the sun or headlamps This may obstruct objects from view Dirt snow or other debris blocks the camera lens Clean the lens with a soft damp cloth The back of the vehicle has been damaged and the position and mounting angle of the camera has changed Windows Warning Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows clo...

Page 53: ...ch down to open the window Pull the switch up to close it The windows are operable when the ignition is in ON RUN ACC ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 206 Express Down Up Windows The express feature allows the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate t...

Page 54: ...ront power windows will need to be reprogrammed for the express up feature to work Before reprogramming replace or recharge the vehicle s battery To program 1 With the ignition in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active close all doors 2 Pull and hold the power window switch up until the window is fully closed Continue holding the switch up for two seconds after the ...

Page 55: ...nd along the rod Rear Window Sunshade If equipped press and release the switch The rear window sunshade will fully extend To close the sunshade press and release the switch again The sunshade will fully close When shifting the vehicle into R Reverse the rear window sunshade will automatically retract if it is extended It may re extend after a short delay when shifting into D Drive There is also a ...

Page 56: ...SSORY or in Retained Accessory Power RAP to operate the sunroof See Ignition Positions 0 202 and Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 206 1 SLIDE Switch 2 TILT Switch Open Close Press the rear or front of the switch 1 to the first detent and hold to open or close the sunroof Express Open Express Close Press the rear or front of the switch 1 to the second detent and release to express open or express clo...

Page 57: ...f sunshade while it is express closing the reversal system will detect the object and stop In the event of closing difficulties like frost or other conditions it is possible to override the reversal system To override the reversal system close in manual mode To stop the movement release the switch Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track This could cause an issue with sunroo...

Page 58: ...nder 75 Safety System Check 75 Safety Belt Care 75 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 75 Airbag System Airbag System 76 Where Are the Airbags 78 When Should an Airbag Inflate 79 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 80 How Does an Airbag Restrain 80 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 81 Passenger Sensing System 82 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 86 Adding Equipment to the Airbag...

Page 59: ...that fold down always return them to the full upright position whenever an occupant is seated in the seat Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions Pull the head ...

Page 60: ...o be removed Rear Seats The vehicle s rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions The height of the head restraint can be adjusted Pull the head restraint up to raise it Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place To lower the head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the head restraint down Try to move t...

Page 61: ...r the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down To adjust the seatback see Reclining Seatbacks 0 62 To adjust the lumbar support see Lumbar Adjustment 0 60 Some vehicles are equipped with a feature that activates a vibrating pulse alert in the driver seat to help avoid crashes See Driver Assistance Systems 0 230 Lumbar Adjustment Uplevel Lumbar and Bolster Adjustment If equipped the igniti...

Page 62: ...Press Forward 3 to move support inward or Rearward 5 to move support outward Base Lumbar Adjustment Base Seat Shown To adjust lumbar support if equipped 1 Forward 2 Rearward Press Forward 1 to move lumbar support inward Press Rearward 2 to move lumbar support outward Thigh Support Adjustment To adjust thigh support if equipped 1 Turn the selection control 3 to view seat options on the center stack...

Page 63: ...ven when buckled up the safety belts cannot do their job The shoulder belt will not be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion h...

Page 64: ... 4 Immediately press and hold 1 until two beeps sound 5 Repeat Steps 1 4 for a second driver using 2 To store exit positions and easy exit features to the B Exit button repeat Steps 1 4 using B to store your positions for getting out of the vehicle driver only Manually Recalling Memory Positions Press and hold 1 2 or B to manually recall the previously stored memory positions Releasing 1 2 or B be...

Page 65: ...oor is opened within a short time The vehicle is turned off with the driver door open Obstructions If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling a memory position the recall may stop Remove the obstruction Then do one of the following If automatically or manually recalling the stored memory position press and hold the appropriate manual control for two seconds Try recalling again by pre...

Page 66: ... turns blue The passenger seat may take longer to heat up Auto Heated Seats When the vehicle is on this feature will automatically activate the heated seats at the level required by the vehicle s interior temperature The active high medium low or off heated seat level will be indicated by the manual heated seat buttons on the center stack Use the manual heated seat buttons on the center stack to t...

Page 67: ... options on the center stack display 2 Select massage feature 3 Press the control up 3 or down 5 to select the massage type 4 Press the control forward 4 or rearward 6 to change the intensity 5 Press the massage control button 1 to recall the last massage type and intensity See Massage 0 66 Rear Seats Warning The power seats will work with the ignition off Children could operate the power seats an...

Page 68: ...t part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control 2 up or down Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control 2 up or down To recline the rear seatback if equipped Tilt the top of the control 3 rearward to recline Tilt the top of the control 3 forward to raise To activate the massage feature if equipped 1 Press the massage control button 4 2 Press up or down 1 to select the ...

Page 69: ...e control forward to increase or rearward to decrease support 4 Press and hold the control upward to raise or downward to lower the height of the support To adjust upper back support if equipped 1 Toggle the center selection control to view adjustable seat options on the display 2 Select upper back support 3 Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease support Rear Seat A...

Page 70: ...heated or ventilated seat is on On vehicles with rear climate controls an indicator on the climate control display appears when this feature is on On vehicles without rear climate controls press the button again to turn this feature off The light on the button will turn off On vehicles with rear climate controls this feature turns on the heated seat at the highest setting With each press of the bu...

Page 71: ...ssengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Always wear a safety belt and check that all passenger s are restrained properly too This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts See Safety Belt Reminders 0 129 Why Safety Belts Work When riding in a vehicle you travel as fast as the vehicle does If the vehicle stops suddenly you k...

Page 72: ...cs show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts There are important things to know about wearing a safety belt properly Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you Always use the correct buckle for your seating position Wear the lap part of the belt low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this appli...

Page 73: ... the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the front outboard seating position may affect the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System 0 82 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pul...

Page 74: ... the way If a door is slammed against a safety belt damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it The belt should be close to but not contacting the neck...

Page 75: ... the safety belt assembly They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal near frontal or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met Safety belt pretensioners can also help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event Pretensioners work only once If the pretensioners activate in a crash the pretensioners...

Page 76: ...t that comes with the extender Safety System Check Now and then check that the safety belt reminder light safety belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are all working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job See your dealer to have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a cra...

Page 77: ...oard passenger A seat mounted side impact airbag for the driver A seat mounted side impact airbag for the front outboard passenger A roof rail airbag for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver A roof rail airbag for the front outboard passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the front outboard passenger All vehicle airbags have the word AIRBAG on the trim or on a ...

Page 78: ...d Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag as you would be if sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash Always wear a safety belt even with airbags The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle The safety belts and the front outboard passenger airbags are most effective when...

Page 79: ...heel The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel The driver knee airbag is below the steering column The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the glove box Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar The roof rail airbags for the driver front outboard passenger and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows ...

Page 80: ... roof rail airbag will be blocked When Should an Airbag Inflate This vehicle is equipped with airbags See Airbag System 0 76 Airbags are designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the specific airbag system s deployment threshold Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants The vehicle has electronic ...

Page 81: ...in rear impacts Both roof rail airbags will inflate when either side of the vehicle is struck if the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about to roll over on its side or in a severe frontal impact In any particular crash no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the vehicle damage or repair costs What Makes an Airbag Inflate In a deployment event the sensing ...

Page 82: ...n the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or a door If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deploy...

Page 83: ...ystem for the front outboard passenger position The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console when the vehicle is started United States Canada The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off will be visible during the system check When the system check is complete either the word ON or OFF or the symbol for on or off will be visible See Passenger Airbag Status Indicato...

Page 84: ...ild restraints in the rear seat Consider using another vehicle to transport the child when a rear seat is not available The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag if The front outboard passenger seat is unoccupied The system determines that an infant is present in a child restraint A front outboard passenger takes his her weight...

Page 85: ...sagers 4 Reinstall the child restraint following the directions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and refer to Securing Child Restraints Front Passenger Seat 0 103 or Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat 0 101 Make sure the safety belt retractor is locked by pulling the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor when installing the child restraint even if the child restraint is equip...

Page 86: ...cking feature will be engaged This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag off for some adult sized occupants If this happens unbuckle the belt let the belt go back all the way and then buckle the belt again without pulling the belt out all the way 6 Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for two to three minutes after the on indicator is ...

Page 87: ...ags affect how the vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information 0 370 Warning For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and the battery is disconnected an a...

Page 88: ...res and Wheels 0 316 for additional important information If you have to modify your vehicle because you have a disability and you have questions about whether the modifications will affect the vehicle s airbag system or if you have questions about whether the airbag system will be affected if the vehicle is modified for any other reason call Customer Assistance See Customer Assistance Offices 0 3...

Page 89: ... the vehicle safety belts The manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster Use a booster seat with a lap shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below Sit all the way back on the seat Do the knees bend at the seat edge If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Buckle the lap shoulder belt Does the shoulder belt ...

Page 90: ...According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in a rear seating position In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety belts properly Warning Never allow more than one child to wear the same safety belt The safety belt cannot properly spread the impact forces...

Page 91: ... the retractor It unlocks when the shoulder belt is allowed to go all the way back into the retractor but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a child s neck If the shoulder belt is locked and tightened around a child s neck the only way to loosen the belt is to cut it Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts Every time infants and yo...

Page 92: ...particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used For most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle If it is the restraint will ha...

Page 93: ...ny bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems Rear Facing Infant Seat A rear facing infant seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and ...

Page 94: ... Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 95 Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not availab...

Page 95: ...aint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the front passenger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat...

Page 96: ...facing child seat Booster seats use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the child in the booster seat If the manufacturer recommends that the booster seat be secured with the LATCH system this can be done as long as the booster seat can be positioned properly and there is no interference with the proper positioning of the lap shoulder belt on the child Make sure to follow the instructions that ca...

Page 97: ...anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash The child restraint may have a single tether 3 or a dual tether 4 Either will have a single attachment 2 to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top ...

Page 98: ...s are behind the rear seat on the filler panel Open the covers to access the anchors Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child res...

Page 99: ...ld be injured Warning Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck The shoulder belt can tighten but cannot be loosened if it is locked The shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all the way out of the retractor It unlocks when the shoulder belt is allowed to go all the way back into the retractor but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a chil...

Page 100: ...a top tether 1 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts Move the head restraint up if needed to get a tight installation Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instruction...

Page 101: ...e tether around the inboard side of the head restraint If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether fully raise the head restraint and route the tethers around the out board side of the Head Restraint posts 3 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the LA...

Page 102: ...hild restraint is secured in the vehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 95 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap mus...

Page 103: ...pful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked If the retractor is not locked repeat Steps 4 and 5 6 If the child restraint has a top tether follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH Syste...

Page 104: ...hild restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger airbag s no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not inflate under some unusual circumstance even though the airbag s are off Secure rear fac...

Page 105: ...icator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when the vehicle is started See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 130 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle u...

Page 106: ... not locked repeat Steps 5 and 6 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement If the airbags are off the off indicator in the passenger airbag s...

Page 107: ... Rear Storage 107 Center Console Storage 107 Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie Downs 108 Convenience Net 108 Storage Compartments Warning Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury Instrument Panel Storage Press to release the cover Glove Box To open touch the GLOVE BOX button Close the glove box m...

Page 108: ... button to extend the cupholders Push the cupholders in to close If equipped there are seat controls on the armrest See Rear Seats 0 66 Rear Storage If equipped press the lid to access the storage compartment in the rear doors Center Console Storage Press the button and lift to access the storage area There is an auxiliary jack and USB port s inside See the infotainment manual ...

Page 109: ...s Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie Downs The cargo tie downs can be used to secure small loads and the convenience net See Convenience Net 0 108 if equipped Convenience Net The vehicle may have a convenience net in the trunk The net is attached to the cargo tie downs Put small loads behind the net It can also be positioned into an envelope to hold smaller items inside Do not use the net for h...

Page 110: ...130 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 130 Charging System Light 131 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light 132 Brake System Warning Light 133 Electric Parking Brake Light 134 Service Electric Parking Brake Light 134 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 135 Lane Keep Assist LKA Light 135 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 136 Pedestrian Ahead Indicator 136 Traction Off Light 136 StabiliTrak OFF Ligh...

Page 111: ...ages 155 Starting the Vehicle Messages 156 Tire Messages 156 Transmission Messages 156 Vehicle Reminder Messages 157 Vehicle Speed Messages 157 Washer Fluid Messages 157 Window Messages 157 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization 157 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System 166 Universal Remote System Programming 166 Universal Remote System Operation 168 Controls Steering Wheel Adju...

Page 112: ...dshield Wiper Washer With the ignition in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed HI Use for fast wipes LO Use for slow wipes AUTO Use this setting for intermittent wipes or Rainsense when enabled For intermittent wipes move the lever up to AUTO then turn the band on the wiper lever up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes If Rainsense is...

Page 113: ...ols the sensitivity of the windshield wiper Keep this area of the windshield clear of debris to allow for best system performance AUTO If Rainsense is enabled move the windshield wiper lever to AUTO Turn the band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity 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 t...

Page 114: ...where it can receive a GPS signal The compass system will automatically determine when a GPS signal is restored and provide a heading again See Compass Messages 0 148 for the messages that may be displayed for the compass Clock The infotainment system controls are used to access the time and date settings through the menu system See Home Page in the infotainment manual for information about how to...

Page 115: ...utlet 12 Volt Direct Current The 12 volt accessory power outlet can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cell phone or MP3 player The vehicle has an accessory power outlet on the rear seat trim panel Lift the cover to access the accessory power outlet Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses If a pr...

Page 116: ...n equipment using 400 watts or less is plugged into the outlet and a system fault is not detected The power outlet is not designed for the following and may not work properly if this equipment is plugged in Equipment with high initial peak wattage such as compressor driven refrigerators or electric power tools Other equipment requiring an extremely stable power supply such as microcomputer control...

Page 117: ... wedged between the phone and charger remove the phone and allow the metallic object to cool before removing it from the charging pad to prevent burns To charge a mobile device 1 Remove all objects from the charging pad The system may not charge if there are any objects on the charging pad 2 Place the mobile device face up on the symbol on the charging pad and align it to the left wall of the char...

Page 118: ...enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem check the section that explains what to do Waiting to do repairs...

Page 119: ...Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 9235592 2016 crc 11 6 15 118 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Base Level English Standard Theme Shown Metric Similar ...

Page 120: ...ew recent calls or scroll through contacts If there is an active call mute the phone or switch to handset operation Navigation Press SEL to select the Navigation app then press T to enter the Navigation menu If there is no active route you can resume the last route and turn the voice prompts on off If there is an active route press SEL to cancel or resume route guidance or turn the voice prompts o...

Page 121: ...eed Warning is displayed Press y or z to adjust the value Press SEL to set the speed Once the speed is set this feature can be turned off by pressing SEL while viewing this page If the selected speed limit is exceeded a pop up warning is displayed with a chime Software Information Displays open source software information ...

Page 122: ...Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 9235592 2016 crc 11 6 15 Instruments and Controls 121 Instrument Cluster Uplevel English Uplevel Balanced Cluster Shown Metric Similar ...

Page 123: ...nfiguration has two interactive display zones Use the five way control on the right side of the steering wheel to move between the different display zones and scroll through the different displays To change the cluster configuration 1 Find the Options page in one of the interactive display zones on the cluster 2 Press SEL to enter the Options menu 3 Scroll down to highlight Display Layout Then pre...

Page 124: ...he five way control to enter the Options menu Units Press SEL while Units is highlighted to enter the Units menu Choose U S or metric units by pressing SEL while the desired item is highlighted A checkmark will be displayed next to the selected item Info Pages Press SEL while Info Pages is highlighted to select the items to be displayed in the DIC info displays See Driver Information Center DIC 0 ...

Page 125: ...chometer indicates the vehicle status When pointing to AUTO STOP the engine is off but the vehicle is on and can move The engine could auto start at any time When the indicator points to OFF the vehicle is off When the engine is on the tachometer will indicate the engine s revolutions per minute rpm The tachometer may vary by several hundred rpm s during Auto Stop mode when the engine is shutting ...

Page 126: ...ueled soon Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge At the service station the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated For example the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill ...

Page 127: ... pressure such as driving in mountains and changing weather will slightly change the zero reading Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Base Level Cluster Only Metric Standard Theme Shown English Standard Theme Shown The engine oil pressure gauge shows the engine oil pressure in kPa kilopascals or psi pounds per square inch when the engine is running Oil pressure can vary with engine speed outside temperature...

Page 128: ...s soon as possible Add oil if required but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low have the vehicle serviced Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil Engine Oil Temperature Gauge Performance Configuration Only Metric English This gauge shows the engine oil temperature If the gauge pointer moves into the high end it means that the engin...

Page 129: ...ase Level English Standard Theme Shown Uplevel Metric Balanced Configuration Shown Uplevel English Balanced Configuration Shown This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle s engine coolant While driving under normal operating conditions if the needle moves into the red area the engine is too hot Pull off the road stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible ...

Page 130: ...ne idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power The vehicle can only be driven for a short time with the readings outside the normal operating range If the vehicle must be driven turn off all accessories such as the radio and air conditioner and unplug all chargers and accessories Readings outside...

Page 131: ...ety belt Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system The system check includes the airbag sensor s the passenger sensing system the pretensioners the airbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the airbag system see Airbag System 0 76 The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when t...

Page 132: ... remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system See your dealer for service Warning If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system To help avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light 0 130 for more informatio...

Page 133: ...l economy may be lower and the vehicle may not run smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty Caution Modifications to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system or the use of replacement tires that do not meet the original tire specifications can cause this light to come on This could lead to costly repairs not covered by the Continued ...

Page 134: ... Inspection and Maintenance Programs If the vehicle requires an Emissions Inspection Maintenance test the test equipment will likely connect to the vehicle s Data Link Connector DLC The DLC is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel Connecting devices that are not used to perform an Emissions Inspection Maintenance test or to service the vehicle may affect vehicle operation Se...

Page 135: ...f the road and carefully stopped have the vehicle towed for service Electric Parking Brake Light Metric English This light comes on when the parking brake is applied If the light continues flashing after the parking brake is released or while driving there is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake system or another system A message may also display in the Driver Information Center DIC See Brake...

Page 136: ...ht is the only light on the vehicle has regular brakes but the antilock brakes are not functioning If both the ABS and the brake system warning light are on the vehicle s antilock brakes are not functioning and there is a problem with the regular brakes See your dealer for service See Brake System Warning Light 0 133 and Brake System Messages 0 147 Lane Keep Assist LKA Light For some vehicles this...

Page 137: ...onfigurable cluster this light is in the display area and it may not come on when the ignition is turned on The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System TCS has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS StabiliTrak button This light and the StabiliTrak OFF light come on when StabiliTrak is turned off If the TCS is off wheel spin is not limited Adjust driving accordingly...

Page 138: ...d or the StabiliTrak system is actively working See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 217 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light On some vehicles this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle If it does not have the vehicle serviced by the dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off For vehicles with the reconfigurable cluster this light may not c...

Page 139: ... Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Check the oil level as soon as possible Add oil if required but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low have the vehicle serviced Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing ...

Page 140: ...lly the indicator light turns off For vehicles with the reconfigurable cluster this light may not come on when the engine is started If the light stays on and the engine does not start there could be a problem with the theft deterrent system See Immobilizer Operation 0 46 High Beam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 0 172 Intelli...

Page 141: ... green when the ACC is set and active See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 223 Door Ajar Light For vehicles equipped with this light it comes on when a door is open or not securely latched Before driving check that all doors are properly closed See Door Ajar Messages 0 148 for more information Information Displays Driver Information Center DIC The DIC is displayed in the instrument cluster It shows the s...

Page 142: ...he trip odometer was last reset The trip odometer can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active The Average Fuel Economy display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km or miles per gallon mpg This number is calculated based on the number of L 100 km mpg recorded since the last time this menu item was reset This number reflects only the approximate ...

Page 143: ...in the center of the gauge Hard braking or acceleration cause the ball to travel away from the center of the gauge Speed Limit Shows the current speed limit The information for this page comes from a roadway database Speed Warning Allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want to exceed To set the Speed Warning press SEL when Speed Warning is displayed Press y or z to adjust the value This...

Page 144: ...o information to be displayed in the cluster info display areas Head Up Display HUD Warning If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your field of view it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view If equipped with HUD some information concerning the operation of the vehicle is projected o...

Page 145: ... the following settings to adjust the HUD Press down or lift up to center the HUD image The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down not side to side Press to select the display view Each press will change the display view D Lift up and hold to brighten the display Press down and hold to dim the display Hold down to turn the display off The HUD image will automatically dim and brighten to compen...

Page 146: ...hone information The current radio station media type and incoming calls will be displayed All HUD views may briefly display audio information when the driver uses the steering wheel controls to adjust the audio settings appearing in the instrument cluster Incoming phone calls appearing in the instrument cluster may also display in any HUD view Metric English Navigation View This display includes ...

Page 147: ...oper height Polarized sunglasses are not worn Windshield and HUD lens are clean If the HUD image is not correct contact your dealer The windshield is part of the HUD system If the windshield needs replacing see Windshield Replacement 0 287 Vehicle Messages Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition Multiple messages may...

Page 148: ... remote start and the vehicle alarm system Take the vehicle to your dealer for service to turn transport mode off Brake System Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW This message is displayed when the brake fluid level is low See Brake Fluid 0 283 BRAKES OVERHEATED This message is displayed when the brakes are becoming overheated This may be seen when driving on hills Shift to a lower gear STEP ON BRAKE TO RELE...

Page 149: ...formance CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays when the cruise control speed is set See Cruise Control 0 220 NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS PEDAL APPLIED This message displays when Adaptive Cruise Control ACC is active and the driver is pressing the gas pedal When this occurs ACC will not brake See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 223 SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL This message displays when the Adaptive Cruis...

Page 150: ...n the engine coolant temperature is too hot Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE This message displays and a continuous chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage This message clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operati...

Page 151: ...s message stays on the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible Fuel System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel Refuel as soon as possible Key and Lock Messages NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE This message displays when trying to start the vehicle if an RKE transmitter is not ...

Page 152: ...em may not work or may not work as well The vehicle does not need service AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP OFF This message displays when the Front Automatic Braking FAB System has been turned off See Front Automatic Braking FAB System 0 240 AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP REDUCED If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control ACC this message displays when the Front Automatic Braking FAB System has been set to the ...

Page 153: ...KA and Lane Departure Warning LDW system is temporarily unavailable The LKA system does not need service This message could be due to the camera being blocked Clean the outside of the windshield behind the rearview mirror REAR AUTO BRAKE PARK ASSIST OFF This message displays when the Parking Assist system has been turned off or when there is a temporary condition causing the system to be disabled ...

Page 154: ...ith the Parking Assist system Do not use this system to help you park See your dealer for service SERVICE REAR AUTO BRAKE AND PARK ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the parking and backing features of the Driver Assistance System Do not use this system to help park or back the vehicle See your dealer for service SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM If this message remains on after c...

Page 155: ...ity Control 0 217 SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System TCS See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 217 TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System TCS has been turned off See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 217 TRACTION CONTROL ON This message displays when the Traction Co...

Page 156: ...d then open the driver door Then turn the vehicle back on and turn the steering wheel from side to side for about 15 seconds The steering column must be turned to each side immediately after pressing ENGINE START STOP to help the steering column lock device unlock the column In some situations it may take significant force This situation may be avoided by straightening the front wheels before turn...

Page 157: ...RONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT REAR or RIGHT REAR to indicate the location of the low tire The low tire pressure warning light will also come on See Tire Pressure Light 0 137 If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC stop as soon as possible Inflate the tires by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tires 0 299 Vehicle Load Limits ...

Page 158: ... washer fluid level is low Fill the windshield washer reservoir as soon as possible See Engine Compartment Overview 0 265 for the location of the windshield washer reservoir Also see Washer Fluid 0 281 Window Messages OPEN THEN CLOSE DRIVER PASSENGER WINDOW This message is displayed when the window needs to be reprogrammed If the vehicle s battery has been recharged or disconnected you will need t...

Page 159: ...access to vehicle storage locations if equipped To enable valet mode 1 Enter a four digit code on the keypad 2 Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen 3 Re enter the four digit code Touch LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or unlock the system Touch Back to go back to the previous menu Radio Select and the following may display Manage Favorites Number of Favorites Shown Audible Touch Feedback Bose Audio...

Page 160: ...owing may display Auto Fan Speed Air Quality Sensor Auto Heated Seats Auto Defog Auto Rear Defog Ionizer Auto Fan Speed This feature will set the auto fan speed Select Low Medium or High Air Quality Sensor This allows for selection of air quality sensor operation at high or low sensitivity Select Off Low Sensitivity or High Sensitivity Auto Heated Seats When enabled this feature will automatically...

Page 161: ...isables all FCA and FAB functions With the Alert and Brake setting both FCA and FAB are available The Alert setting disables FAB but if the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control ACC some last second automatic braking capability is still provided though less likely to occur See Front Automatic Braking FAB System 0 240 Select Off Alert or Alert and Brake Front Pedestrian Detection This feature will tu...

Page 162: ...verse to improve visibility of the ground near the rear wheels They will return to their previous driving position when the vehicle is shifted out of R Reverse or the engine is turned off Select Off On Driver and Passenger On Driver or On Passenger Auto Mirror Folding When on the outside rearview mirrors will automatically fold or unfold when the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Q or K button ...

Page 163: ...te Unlock Light Feedback Remote Lock Feedback Remote Door Unlock Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Remote Window Operation Passive Door Unlock Passive Door Lock Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Remote Unlock Light Feedback When on the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter Select Off or Flash Lights Remote Lock Feedback This allows selecti...

Page 164: ...lowing may display Pair New Device Device Management Ringtones Voice Mail Numbers Text Message Alerts Pair New Device Select to pair a new device See Pairing in Infotainment Controls under Bluetooth in the infotainment manual Device Management Select to connect to a different phone source disconnect a phone or delete a phone Ringtones Touch to change the ring tone for the specific phone The phone ...

Page 165: ...dback Speed Display What Can I Say Tips Confidence Threshold This feature allows the adjustment of the sensitivity of the speech recognition system Select Confirm More or Confirm Less Prompt Length This feature adjusts the voice prompt length Select Short or Long Audio Feedback Speed This feature adjusts the audio feedback speed Select Slow Medium or Fast Display What Can I Say Tips This feature g...

Page 166: ...l or Slower Display Select and the following may display Proximity Sensing Calibrate Touchscreen Turn Display Off Proximity Sensing When on certain screen buttons and features will become visible when a hand approaches the screen Select Off On or On Map Only Calibrate Touchscreen Select to calibrate the touchscreen then follow the prompts Turn Display Off Select to turn the display off Touch anywh...

Page 167: ... openers security systems and home automation devices These instructions refer to a garage door opener but can be used for other devices Do not use the Universal Remote system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 Read these instructions completely before programming the Universal Remo...

Page 168: ... either button until the indicator light changes from a slow to a rapid flash Then release both buttons Some garage door openers may require substitution of Step 2 with the procedure under Radio Signals for Canada and Some Gate Operators later in this section 3 Press and hold the newly programmed Universal Remote system button for five seconds while watching the indicator light and garage door act...

Page 169: ...ncy laws and some U S gate operators require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission This may not be long enough for the Universal Remote system to pick up the signal during programming If the programming did not work replace Step 2 under Programming the Universal Remote System with the following Press and hold the Universal Remote system button while pressing...

Page 170: ...programming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons 1 Press and hold any one of the buttons Do not release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the button proceed with Step 1 under Programming the Universal Remote System ...

Page 171: ... 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 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 l...

Page 172: ...quired The vehicle s speed drops below 20 km h 12 mph The IntelliBeam system is disabled by the high low beam changer or the flash to pass feature If this happens press the button on the end of the turn signal lever when the exterior lamp control is in the AUTO or 2 position The instrument cluster light will come on to indicate the IntelliBeam is reactivated See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 0 17...

Page 173: ... the high beams pull the turn signal lever toward you and release Daytime Running Lamps DRL DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada If equipped with Light Emitting Diode LED headlamps the dedicated DRL will come on when all of the following conditions are met The ignition is on The exte...

Page 174: ... exterior lamp control is turned to O or the ignition is off For vehicles sold in Canada this control only works when the transmission is in P Park Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO the headlamps parking lamps and other exterior lamps come on The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based o...

Page 175: ...hting Instrument Panel Illumination Control The brightness of the instrument panel lighting and steering wheel controls can be adjusted D Move the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the lights The brightness of the displays automatically adjust based on outdoor lighting The instrument panel illumination control will set the lowest level to which the displays will be automatically adjusted Co...

Page 176: ...ry Lighting Some exterior lamps and most of the interior lights turn on briefly at night or in areas of limited lighting when K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 29 When the driver door is opened all control lights Driver Information Center DIC lights and door pocket lights turn on After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn o...

Page 177: ...after the ignition is changed to the OFF position The exterior lamps and dome lamp remain on for a set amount of time then automatically turn off The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamp control off This feature can be changed See Vehicle Personalization 0 157 Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle s battery If some interio...

Page 178: ...ainment System 177 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment 177 Introduction Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio audio players rear seat infotainment phone navigation system and voice or speech recognition It also includes information on settings ...

Page 179: ...aintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter 190 Service 190 Climate Control Systems Automatic Climate Control System Quad Zone The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating cooling and ventilation Climate Control Buttons 1 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2 Fan Control 3 Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats If Equipped 4 Rear Window Defogger 5...

Page 180: ...ion can then be made on the front climate control page displayed See the infotainment manual Climate Control Status Screen The climate control status screen appears briefly when the climate control buttons on the faceplate are adjusted Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed air delivery air conditioning and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desi...

Page 181: ...ngs are adjusted the SYNC indicator will turn off Manual Operation Q 9 R Press the fan control buttons or the touch screen fan control to increase or decrease the fan speed Press and hold the buttons or the touch screen control to adjust speed more quickly The fan speed setting displays Pressing either button cancels automatic fan control and the fan can be controlled manually Press AUTO to return...

Page 182: ...l system may have a sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside the vehicle When high humidity is detected the climate control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the air conditioner If the climate control system does not detect possible window fogging it returns to normal operation To turn Auto Defog off or on see Climate and Air Quality under Vehicle Personalization 0 157...

Page 183: ...ront Seats 0 64 Remote Start Climate Control Operation If equipped with the remote start feature the climate control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely The system uses the driver s previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle The rear defog may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions The rear defog indicator light does not come on during a remot...

Page 184: ...screen Rear Climate Control Buttons 1 Rear Driver Side and Passenger Side Seat Temperature Controls 2 O On Off 3 Air Delivery Mode Control 4 AUTO Automatic Operation 5 Fan Control Rear Climate Touch Screen Controls 1 Outside Temperature Display 2 Rear Control Lockout 3 ON OFF 4 Climate Control Selection Application Tray Button 5 SYNC Synchronized Temperatures 6 Rear AUTO Automatic Operation 7 Rear...

Page 185: ...t Automatic Operation AUTO Press to turn on or off The air delivery is controlled automatically The AUTO indicator appears on the display If the air delivery mode is manually adjusted this cancels full automatic operation Manual Operation 9 Press or press and hold the rear fan button up or down to increase or decrease the rear climate airflow The rear climate airflow can also be adjusted by touchi...

Page 186: ...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 Climate Touch Screen Controls 1 Outside Temperature Display 2 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 3 Fan Control 4 A C Air Conditioning 5 Climate Control Selection Application Tray Button 6 SYNC Sy...

Page 187: ...an setting is manually adjusted the auto indicator turns off and the display will show the selected settings Auto operation can be turned off individually for climate settings For automatic operation 1 Press AUTO 2 Set the temperature Allow the system time to stabilize Then adjust the temperature as needed for best comfort To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the vehicle faster recirculation may...

Page 188: ...on To change the current mode select one of the following Y Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets Air is directed to the floor outlets Clears the windows of fog or moisture Air is directed to the windshield and floor outlets 0 Clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly Air is directed to the windshield Pres...

Page 189: ... Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off The rear window defogger can be set to automatic operation See Climate and Air Quality under Vehicle Personalization 0 157 When Auto Rear Defog is selected the rear window defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside temperature is about 4 C 40 F and below The upper grid lines on the rear window are antenna ...

Page 190: ...emote Vehicle Start 0 36 and Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 64 Sensor The solar sensor on top of the instrument panel near the windshield monitors the solar heat The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature fan speed recirculation and air delivery mode for best comfort If the sensor is covered the automatic climate control system may not work properly Air V...

Page 191: ... The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance See Maintenance Schedule 0 344 See your dealer regarding replacement of the filter Service This vehicle has the new environmentally friendly refrigerant R1234yf This refrigerant has a significantly reduced global warming impact on the environment compared to the traditional automotive refrigerant R 134a All vehicles have a lab...

Page 192: ...ion Automatic Transmission 210 Manual Mode 212 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 213 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 214 Electric Parking Brake 214 Brake Assist 216 Hill Start Assist HSA 216 Automatic Vehicle Hold AVH 217 Ride Control Systems Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 217 Driver Mode Control 219 Cruise Control Cruise Control 220 Adaptive Cruise Control 223 Driver Assistance System...

Page 193: ...on the drive Do not use a phone in demanding driving situations Use a hands free method to place or receive necessary phone calls Watch the road Do not read take notes or look up information on phones or other electronic devices Designate a front seat passenger to handle potential distractions Become familiar with vehicle features before driving such as programming favorite radio stations and adju...

Page 194: ...you drive after drinking Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle Braking steering and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time Deciding to push the brake pedal is...

Page 195: ...e your dealer if there is a problem If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel and is held against that position for an extended period of time power steering assist may be reduced If steering assist is used for an extended period of time power assist may be reduced Normal use of the power steering assist should return when the system cools down See specific vehicle ste...

Page 196: ...e vehicle starts to slide follow these suggestions Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go The vehicle may straighten out Be ready for a second skid if it occurs Slow down and adjust your driving according to weather conditions Stopping distance can be longer and vehicle control can be affected when traction is reduced by water snow ice gravel or other...

Page 197: ...g down other wet weather driving tips include Allow extra following distance Pass with caution Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires 0 299 Turn off cruise control Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain Tips in...

Page 198: ...Antilock Brake System ABS 0 214 See Driver Mode Control 0 219 Allow greater following distance and watch for slippery spots Icy patches can occur on otherwise clear roads in shaded areas The surface of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear Avoid sudden steering maneuvers and braking while on ice Turn off cruise control Blizzard Conditions Stop the vehicle in a ...

Page 199: ...17 Warning If the vehicle s tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured The vehicle can overheat causing an engine compartment fire or other damage Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 56 km h 35 mph Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels Turn off any traction system ...

Page 200: ...r B pillar The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating positions 1 and the maximum vehicle capacity weight 2 in kilograms and pounds The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires 3 and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures 4 For more information on tires and inflation see Tires 0 299 and Tire Pressure 0 306 T...

Page 201: ...ht may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle See Trailer Towing 0 258 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and...

Page 202: ... vehicle specific Certification label is attached to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar The label may show the gross weight capacity of the vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Warning Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of...

Page 203: ...similar activities during this break in period Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary Oil and fuel consumption may be higher than normal during the first 2 400 km 1 500 mi To break in new tires drive at moderate speeds and avoid hard cornering for the first 300 km 200 mi New tires do not have maximum traction and may tend to slip New brake linings also need a break in period Av...

Page 204: ...e must be shut off in an emergency 1 Brake using a firm and steady pressure Do not pump the brakes repeatedly This may deplete power assist requiring increased brake pedal force 2 Shift the vehicle to N Neutral This can be done while the vehicle is moving After shifting to N Neutral firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location 3 Come to a complete stop shift to P Park and turn ...

Page 205: ...ne will not start in Service Only Mode Press the button again to turn the vehicle off Starting the Engine Move the shift lever to P Park or N Neutral To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving use N Neutral only Caution Do not try to shift to P Park if the vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to P Park only when the vehicle is stopped Caution If you add...

Page 206: ...ng parts Stop Start System Warning Exiting the vehicle without first shifting into P Park may cause the vehicle to move You or others may be injured Because the vehicle has the auto engine stop start feature the vehicle s engine might seem to be shut off however once the brake pedal is released the engine will start up again Shift to P Park and turn the ignition to LOCK OFF before exiting the vehi...

Page 207: ...ened Power to the windows or sunroof will work up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened Engine Coolant Heater Vehicles with the engine coolant heater can use this option in cold weather conditions at or below 18 C 0 F for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Plug in the coolant heater at least four hours before starting your vehicle An internal thermostat in the plug e...

Page 208: ...ently attached to the vehicle Possible heater cord and thermostat damage could occur While in use do not let the heater cord touch vehicle parts or sharp edges Never close the hood on the heater cord Before starting the vehicle unplug the cord reattach the cover to the plug and securely fasten the cord Keep the cord away from any moving parts 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and stor...

Page 209: ...cked into P Park Torque Lock Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into P Park is not done properly and then it is difficult to shift out of P Park To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into P Park To find out how see Shifting Into Park listed ...

Page 210: ...d Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death Exhaust may enter the vehicle if The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation parking garages tunnels deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage The vehicle exhaust system has been modified damaged or improperly repaired C...

Page 211: ...move easily Warning It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level gr...

Page 212: ...ngine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed Caution Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the ve...

Page 213: ...rpm without upshifting while using Tap Shift could damage the vehicle Always upshift when necessary while using Tap Shift Vehicles with Tap Shift have controls on the back of the steering wheel to manually shift the automatic transmission To enter Permanent Tap Shift Mode 1 Move the shift lever from D Drive to M Manual Mode While in Tap Shift Mode the M of the PRNDM section of the instrument clust...

Page 214: ... engine revolutions per minute rpm The transmission will not downshift if the engine rpm is too high in the next lower gear or upshift to the next higher gear when the maximum engine rpm is reached If shifting is prevented for any reason a SHIFT DENIED message will be displayed in the instrument cluster See Transmission Messages 0 156 When accelerating the vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy cond...

Page 215: ... will separately work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel as required faster than any driver could This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As the brakes are applied the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal ...

Page 216: ...l display Release the EPB and try to apply it again If the light does not come on or keeps flashing have the vehicle serviced Do not drive the vehicle if the red parking brake status light is flashing See your dealer See Electric Parking Brake Light 0 134 If the amber parking brake warning light is on press the EPB switch and hold it Continue to hold the switch until the red parking brake status l...

Page 217: ...m hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the ABS activates Minor brake pedal pulsation or pedal movement during this t...

Page 218: ...ill hold the vehicle for a defined time period then engage the parking brake While AVH is holding the vehicle the parking brake will engage if the driver door is opened or the driver safety belt is unfastened Ride Control Systems Traction Control Electronic Stability Control System Operation The vehicle has a Traction Control System TCS and StabiliTrak an electronic stability control system These ...

Page 219: ...off if the vehicle gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See If the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 198 and Turning the Systems Off and On later in this section The indicator light for both systems is in the instrument cluster This light will Flash when TCS is limiting wheel spin Flash when StabiliTrak is activated Turn on and stay on when either system is not working If either system fails to turn on or to activ...

Page 220: ...nd release Y The Traction Off light i and StabiliTrak OFF light g in the instrument cluster turn off Adding accessories can affect vehicle performance See Accessories and Modifications 0 262 Driver Mode Control Driver Mode Control attempts to add a sportier feel provide a more comfortable ride or assist in different weather conditions or terrain This system simultaneously changes the software cali...

Page 221: ... mode will use a different accelerator pedal map in order to optimize traction on slippery surfaces When selected the Snow Ice mode indicator will display in the DIC This feature is not intended for use when the vehicle is stuck in sand mud ice snow or gravel If the vehicle becomes stuck see If the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 198 If the vehicle is equipped with AWD the Snow Ice mode will provide more torqu...

Page 222: ...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 s...

Page 223: ...til the desired lower speed is reached then release it To decrease the vehicle speed in small increments briefly press SET to the first detent For each press the vehicle goes about 1 km h 1 mph slower To decrease the vehicle speed in larger increments briefly press SET to the second detent For each press the vehicle speed decreases to the next 5 km h 5 mph mark on the speedometer The cruise contro...

Page 224: ...ing in the same direction If no vehicle is detected in your path ACC works like regular cruise control ACC uses camera and radar sensors See Radio Frequency Statement 0 371 If a vehicle is detected in your path ACC can apply acceleration or limited moderate braking to maintain the selected following gap To disengage ACC apply the brake If ACC is controlling your vehicle speed when the Traction Con...

Page 225: ...lready activated 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 ACC or to decrease vehicle speed if ACC is already activated 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 ...

Page 226: ...llowing Use the accelerator to get to the higher speed Press SET Release the control and the accelerator pedal The vehicle will now cruise at the higher speed When the accelerator pedal is pressed ACC will not brake because it is overridden A warning message will appear on the Driver Information Center DIC and HUD See Cruise Control Messages 0 148 Press and hold RES until the desired set speed app...

Page 227: ... the selected following gap ACC will adjust the vehicle s speed and attempt to maintain the follow distance gap selected Press on the steering wheel to adjust the following gap Each press cycles the gap button through three settings Far Medium or Near When pressed the current gap setting displays briefly on the instrument cluster and HUD The gap setting will be maintained until it is changed Since...

Page 228: ...ve the brake lights will come on The automatic braking may feel or sound different than if the brakes were applied manually This is normal Stationary or Very Slow Moving Objects Warning Adaptive Cruise Control ACC may not detect and react to stopped or slow moving vehicles ahead of you For example the system may not brake for a vehicle it has never detected moving This can occur in stop and go tra...

Page 229: ...cle The Electric Parking Brake status light will turn on See Electric Parking Brake 0 214 To resume ACC and release the EPB press the accelerator pedal A DIC warning message may display indicating to shift to P Park before exiting the vehicle See Vehicle Messages 0 146 Warning If ACC has stopped the vehicle and if ACC is disengaged turned off or canceled the vehicle will no longer be held at a sto...

Page 230: ...ra attention in curves and be ready to use the brakes if necessary Select an appropriate speed while driving in curves ACC may operate differently in a sharp curve It may reduce the vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp When following a vehicle and entering a curve ACC may not detect the vehicle ahead and accelerate to the set speed When this happens the vehicle ahead indicator will not appear A...

Page 231: ...e camera sensor on the windshield behind the rearview mirror and the radar sensors on the front of the vehicle can become blocked by snow ice dirt or mud These areas need to be cleaned for ACC to operate properly For cleaning instructions see Washing the Vehicle under Exterior Care 0 333 System operation may also be limited under snow heavy rain or road spray conditions Driver Assistance Systems T...

Page 232: ...nder Vehicle Personalization 0 157 If equipped with the Safety Alert Seat the driver seat cushion may provide a vibrating pulse alert instead of beeping To change this see Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization 0 157 Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing If equipped the Rear Vision Camera RVC Rear Parking Assist RPA Front Parking Assist FPA Surround Vision Front Vision Camer...

Page 233: ...he area surrounding the vehicle along with the front or rear camera views in the center stack The front camera is in the grille or near the front emblem the side cameras are on the bottom of the outside rearview mirrors and the rear camera is above the license plate Warning The Surround Vision cameras have blind spots and will not display all objects near the corners of the vehicle Folding side mi...

Page 234: ...5 m 8 ft behind and 1 2 m 4 ft in front of the vehicle within a zone 25 cm 10 in high off the ground and below bumper level These detection distances may be shorter during warmer or humid weather Blocked sensors will not detect objects and can also cause false detections Keep the sensors clean of mud dirt snow ice and slush and clean sensors after a car wash in freezing temperatures Warning The Pa...

Page 235: ...dren pedestrians bicyclists animals or objects below the bumper or that are too close or too far from the vehicle In some situations such as at higher backing speeds there may not be enough time for the short sharp application of the vehicle brake system to occur To prevent injury death or vehicle damage even with the Backing Warning System always check the area around the vehicle and check all mi...

Page 236: ...t Seat pulses occur on the left or right side depending on the direction of the detected vehicle Use caution while backing up when towing a trailer as the RCTA detection zones that extend out from the back of the vehicle do not move further back when a trailer is towed See Radio Frequency Statement 0 371 Turning the Features On or Off Touch X on the center stack to turn on or off the Front and Rea...

Page 237: ...large enough and within 1 5 m 5 ft of the vehicle The vehicle speed must be below 30 km h 18 mph The system cannot Detect whether it is a legal parking space Park exactly lined up with the vehicle next to it if the spot is approached at an angle or if the parking space is angled Park exactly centered in a spot that is marked too large Always detect short curbs If the vehicle is equipped with perpe...

Page 238: ...PA system Electronic stability control or antilock brakes are activated A high priority vehicle message is displayed in the DIC To cancel APA touch O again When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The APA system may require a short period of driving along curves to calibrate Assistance Systems for Driving If equipped when driving the vehicle in a forward gear Forward Collision Alert FCA Lane...

Page 239: ... Vehicle Personalization 0 157 Detecting the Vehicle Ahead FCA warnings will not occur unless the FCA system detects a vehicle ahead When a vehicle is detected the vehicle ahead indicator will display green Vehicles may not be detected on curves highway exit ramps or hills due to poor visibility or if a vehicle ahead is partially blocked by pedestrians or other objects FCA will not detect another ...

Page 240: ...teering wheel Press to set the FCA timing to Far Medium or Near or on some vehicles Off The first button press shows the current setting on the DIC Additional button presses will change this setting The chosen setting will remain until it is changed and will affect the timing of both the Collision Alert and the Tailgating Alert features The timing of both alerts will vary based on vehicle speed Th...

Page 241: ...rward Collision Alert FCA System 0 237 The system works when driving in a forward gear between 8 km h 5 mph and 80 km h 50 mph or on vehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control ACC above 4 km h 2 mph It can detect vehicles up to approximately 60 m 197 ft Warning FAB is an emergency crash preparation feature and is not designed to avoid crashes Do not rely on FAB to brake the vehicle FAB will not brake o...

Page 242: ...sabled through vehicle personalization See Auto Collision Preparation in Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization 0 157 Warning Using FAB or IBA while towing a trailer could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and crash Turn the system to Alert or if the vehicle has ACC to Off when towing a trailer Front Pedestrian Braking FPB System If equipped the FPB system may help avoid ...

Page 243: ...ued If the headlamps or windshield are not cleaned or in proper condition Be ready to take action and apply the brakes For more information see Defensive Driving 0 193 Keep the windshield headlamps and FPB sensor clean and in good repair FPB can be set to Off Alert or Alert Brake through vehicle personalization See Front Pedestrian Detection in Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personaliza...

Page 244: ...r pedal will also release Automatic Braking and the EPB Warning FPB may alert or automatically brake the vehicle suddenly in situations where it is unexpected and undesired It could falsely alert or brake for objects similar in shape or size to pedestrians including shadows This is normal operation and the vehicle does not need service To override Automatic Braking firmly press the accelerator ped...

Page 245: ... Low Beam Headlamps 2 High Beam Headlamps 3 Night Vision System By selecting a view on the instrument cluster the Night Vision image can be displayed See Instrument Cluster Uplevel 0 121 or Instrument Cluster Base Level 0 118 The Night Vision system can operate only if The ignition is on The vehicle is in P Park or a forward gear It is dark enough outside The headlamps are on Adjust the instrument...

Page 246: ...uipped Safety Alert Seat pulses can be set to Off through vehicle personalization by turning off the Front Pedestrian Braking system See Front Pedestrian Detection in Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization 0 157 Warning The Night Vision system does not automatically brake the vehicle It does not provide alerts unless it detects a pedestrian or large animal The system may not det...

Page 247: ... that occur with moving vehicles in the side blind zone or spot areas When the vehicle is in a forward gear the left or right side mirror display will light up if a moving vehicle is detected in that blind zone If the turn signal is activated and a vehicle is also detected on the same side the display will flash as an extra warning not to change lanes Since this system is part of the Lane Change A...

Page 248: ...s started both outside mirror LCA displays will briefly come on to indicate the system is operating When the vehicle is in a forward gear the left or right side mirror display will light up if a moving vehicle is detected in the next lane over in that blind zone or rapidly approaching that zone If the turn signal is activated in the same direction as a detected vehicle this display will flash as a...

Page 249: ...the system is clean the system may need service Take the vehicle to your dealer When LCA is disabled for any reason other than the driver turning it off the Side Blind Zone Alert On option will not be available on the personalization menu Radio Frequency Information See Radio Frequency Statement 0 371 Lane Departure Warning LDW If equipped LDW may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane depar...

Page 250: ...ld headlamps and camera sensors clean and in good repair Do not use LKA in bad weather conditions Warning Using LKA while towing a trailer or on slippery roads could cause loss of control of the vehicle and a crash Turn the system off How the System Works The LKA camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror To turn LKA on and off press A on the steering wheel When on A is green ...

Page 251: ...es are recorded no sound An SD card will be needed for this system The recommended SD card is an 8 32GB SDHC card with FAT32 file system Class 4 and over Insert the SD card into the card reader located in the trunk Opening the trunk will disable recording to safely remove the SD card Other files should not be stored on the same SD card as the surround vision recorder files Storing other files on t...

Page 252: ... In addition There are approximately 12 hours of video storage based on an 8GB SD card This could vary based on exterior lighting conditions The recorded video is stored in five minute long files All files can be viewed on the playback app or when the SD card is read by a PC Once the SD card is full the oldest files will be overwritten To Delete Data Remove the SD card from the vehicle and insert ...

Page 253: ... fuel economy Use of Seasonal Fuels Use summer and winter fuels in the appropriate season The fuels industry automatically modifies the fuel for the appropriate season If fuel is left in the vehicle tank for long periods of time driving or starting could be affected Drive the vehicle until the fuel is at one half tank or less then refuel with the current seasonal fuel Prohibited Fuels Gasolines co...

Page 254: ...might be hard to find Check regional auto club or fuel retail brand websites for availability in the country where driving Never use leaded gasoline fuel containing methanol manganese or any other fuel not recommended Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Fuel Additives To keep fuel systems clean TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is recommended See Fu...

Page 255: ...ed and latched prior to starting fuel flow Warning Overfilling the fuel tank by more than three clicks of a standard fill nozzle may cause Vehicle performance issues including engine stalling and damage to the fuel system Fuel spills Potential fuel fires Be careful not to spill fuel Wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle Clean fuel from painted surfaces as so...

Page 256: ...runk or pickup bed before filling Place the container on the ground Place the nozzle inside the fill opening of the container before dispensing fuel and keep it in contact with the fill opening until filling is complete Fill the container no more than 95 full to allow for expansion Do not smoke light matches or use lighters while pumping fuel Avoid using cell phones or other electronic devices Tra...

Page 257: ...r under the instrument panel Also adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air See Climate Control Systems in the Index For more information about carbon monoxide see Engine Exhaust 0 209 Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience The combination you are driving is longer and not as responsive as the vehicle itself Get acquainted with the handling an...

Page 258: ...ft to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade If the transmission is not shifted down the brakes might get hot and no longer work well Vehicles can tow in D Drive Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and or hilly conditions When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades consider the following Engine coolant will boil...

Page 259: ...these before and during the trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Trailer Towing Before pulling a trailer three important considerations have to do with weight Weight of the trailer Weight of the trailer tongue Total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 454 kg 1 000 lb But even that c...

Page 260: ... tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they are not adjustments might be made by moving some items around in the trailer Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure the vehicle s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires These numbers can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Vehicle Load Limits 0 198 Make sure not to go over the GVW limit for the vehic...

Page 261: ...dd Ons Add On Electrical Equipment Warning The Data Link Connector DLC is used for vehicle service and Emission Inspection Maintenance testing See Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light 0 132 A device connected to the DLC such as an aftermarket fleet or driver behavior tracking device may interfere with vehicle systems This could affect vehicle operation and cause a crash Such devices may a...

Page 262: ...nt 286 Windshield Replacement 287 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 287 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 288 LED Lighting 288 License Plate Lamp 288 Replacement Bulbs 289 Electrical System Electrical System Overload 289 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 290 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 290 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 293 Rear Compartment Fuse Block 295 Wheels and Tires Tires 299 All Season Tires 300 Wint...

Page 263: ...e State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems many fluids and some component wear by products contain and or emit these chemicals See Battery North America 0 284 and Jump Starting North America 0 327 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive applications such as airbag initiators safety belt ...

Page 264: ...maining warranty coverage for affected parts GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle See your dealer to accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories installed by a dealer technician Also see Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 0 86 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work Warning It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if y...

Page 265: ...d cause serious injury Clear any snow from the hood before opening To open the hood 1 Pull the hood release handle It is on the lower left side of the instrument panel between the door and the steering wheel 2 Release the handle then pull the handle again to fully open the hood 3 Go to the front of the vehicle and lift the hood open Caution Be sure the hood is completely closed before driving Dama...

Page 266: ...Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 9235592 2016 crc 11 6 15 Vehicle Care 265 Engine Compartment Overview 2 0L L4 Engine ...

Page 267: ...See Engine Oil 0 270 4 Engine Cooling Fan Out of View See Cooling System 0 275 5 Engine Oil Dipstick See Engine Oil 0 270 6 Remote Positive Battery Terminal See Jump Starting North America 0 327 7 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 290 8 Brake Fluid Reservoir Under Cover See Brake Fluid 0 283 9 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Washer Fluid 0 281 10 Remote Negative Battery Terminal See Jump Start...

Page 268: ...Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 9235592 2016 crc 11 6 15 Vehicle Care 267 3 0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine ...

Page 269: ... Fan Out of View See Cooling System 0 275 4 Engine Oil Fill Cap See Engine Oil 0 270 5 Engine Oil Dipstick See Engine Oil 0 270 6 Remote Positive Battery Terminal See Jump Starting North America 0 327 7 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 290 8 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid 0 283 9 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Washer Fluid 0 281 10 Remote Negative Battery Terminal See Jump Starting No...

Page 270: ...Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 9235592 2016 crc 11 6 15 Vehicle Care 269 3 6L V6 Engine ...

Page 271: ...ht Engine Oil in this section Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level See Checking Engine Oil and When to Add Engine Oil later in this section Change the engine oil at the appropriate time See Engine Oil Life System 0 272 Always dispose of engine oil properly See What to Do with Used Oil in this section Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil le...

Page 272: ... above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged You should drain out the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess amount of oil See Engine Compartment Overview 0 265 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipsti...

Page 273: ... oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash or pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer system that in...

Page 274: ... SOON message is not on the system is reset The system is reset when the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is off If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when the vehicle is started the engine oil life system has not been reset Repeat the procedure Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level A transmissio...

Page 275: ...engine air cleaner filter or components with water or compressed air To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 2 0L L4 Engine 1 Remove the five screws on top of the engine air cleaner filter cover 2 Lift the engine air cleaner filter cover open on the hinge 3 Lift and remove the engine air cleaner filter 4 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 5 Reverse Steps 1 3 to reinstall ...

Page 276: ...ine air cleaner filter cover and diagonal brace Warning Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner filter off Caution If the air cleaner filter is off dirt can easily get into the engine w...

Page 277: ... and tools away from any underhood electric fan Warning Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Do not touch them If you do you can be burned Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle Caution Using coolant other than DEX COO...

Page 278: ...50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant If using this mixture nothing else needs to be added This mixture Gives freezing protection down to 37 C 34 F outside temperature Gives boiling protection up to 129 C 265 F engine temperature Protects against rust and corrosion Will not damage aluminum parts Helps keep the pro...

Page 279: ...ompartment on the passenger side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview 0 265 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank Caution This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged If no problem is found check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank If coolant is visible but the cool...

Page 280: ...ore and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture Warning You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine 1 Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiato...

Page 281: ... warning appears get service help right away See Roadside Service 0 364 If the decision is made to lift the hood make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface Then check to see if the engine cooling fan is running If the engine is overheating the fan should be running If it is not do not continue to run the engine Have the vehicle serviced Caution Running the engine without coolant may cause ...

Page 282: ... If the warning does not come back on continue to drive normally and have the cooling system checked for proper fill and function If the warning continues pull over stop and park the vehicle right away If there is no sign of steam idle the engine for three minutes while parked If the warning is still displayed turn off the engine until it cools down Washer Fluid What to Use When windshield washer ...

Page 283: ...crash When the brake wear warning sound is heard have the vehicle serviced Caution Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake puls...

Page 284: ...correct a leak If fluid is added when the linings are worn there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed Add or remove fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system Warning If too much brake fluid is added it can spill on the engine and burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and the vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only ...

Page 285: ...op Start system to shut off the engine to help conserve fuel See Starting the Engine 0 204 Warning WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer WASH HANDS AFTER HAND...

Page 286: ...lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 353 Starter Switch Check Warning When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before starting this check be sure there is enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn ...

Page 287: ...e ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the transmission in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the p...

Page 288: ...t HUD System The windshield is part of the HUD system If the windshield must be replaced get one that is designed for HUD or the HUD image may look out of focus Driver Assistance Systems When a windshield replacement is needed and the vehicle is equipped with a front looking camera sensor for the Driver Assistance Systems the windshield must be installed according to GM specifications for these sy...

Page 289: ...of any LED lighting assembly not listed here contact your dealer License Plate Lamp Lamp Assembly To replace one of these lamps 1 Push the lamp assembly toward the center of the vehicle 2 Pull the lamp assembly down to expose the LED connector 3 Pull the retaining tab on the LED connector up to release the lamp assembly Remove the lamp assembly 4 Install the new lamp assembly on the LED connector ...

Page 290: ...placed the same amperage fuse can be borrowed Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the lamps go on and off or remain off Windshield Wipers If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow o...

Page 291: ...s broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure to replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from another fuse location if a fuse goes out Replace the fuse as soon as possible To identify and check fuses circuit breakers and relays see Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 290 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0 293 and Rear Compartme...

Page 292: ...er 2 Number Usage 2 Power coolant pump Number Usage 3 4 Traction power inverter 1 5 Transmission Ignition 6 7 Starter 2 8 Starter 1 9 Horn 10 11 Right LED 12 Left LED 13 Left and right high beam headlamps 14 A C control relay 15 Starter 2 relay 16 Starter 1 relay 17 Run Crank relay 18 Right cornering LED 19 Headlamp low beam relay ...

Page 293: ...e control module 2 37 Coolant pump Ignition coils odd 38 Ignition coils even Non walk 2 39 Non walk 40 Instrument cluster 41 42 Fuel pump power module 43 Instrument panel body Ignition 44 Aeroshutter 45 Washer 46 Front sensor 47 Left cornering LED 48 AIR solenoid relay 49 Air pump relay 50 Engine control module relay 51 Wiper speed relay Number Usage 52 Wiper control relay 53 Headlamp control rela...

Page 294: ...age compartment The storage compartment has a press to open latch To access the fuses open the compartment by pressing and releasing near the top center square Apply pressure to the two retaining tabs on the sides of the compartment until the two retaining tabs clear the sides of the instrument panel Allow the compartment to move downward and out of the way To reinstall the compartment reverse the...

Page 295: ...F6 Column lock F7 Glove box door F8 Front heated seat module F9 Sensing and diagnostic module F10 Body control module 4 Fuses Usage F11 Body control module 3 F12 Data link connector F13 F14 F15 Rear vision camera F16 Display F17 HVAC control F18 OnStar F19 F20 Lane departure warning F21 F22 INFO 2 F23 Central gateway module F24 INFO 1 F25 Video processing module F26 Steering wheel controls F27 USB...

Page 296: ...6 15 Vehicle Care 295 Fuses Usage F28 Wireless charger F29 F30 Speaker Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the passenger side of the rear compartment The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown ...

Page 297: ... Canada 9235592 2016 crc 11 6 15 296 Vehicle Care Fuse Usage F01 UCAP F02 Trunk power outlet F03 Driver window motor Fuse Usage F04 F05 Canister vent F06 Right rear memory seat Fuse Usage F07 Body control module 7 F08 Driver seat adjustment switch ...

Page 298: ...d safety belt pretensioner F26 Rear defogger F27 Right front amplifier F28 Amplifier F29 Sunroof F30 Body control module 2 F31 Body control module 6 F32 Exterior rearview mirror F33 Right window F34 Power trunk module F35 On board charging module F36 Alarm siren module F37 DC AC inverter F38 Rear blower F39 Fuel pump power F40 Fuse Usage F41 Rear seat power outlet F42 Left rear memory seat F43 F44...

Page 299: ...ons leak check module F57 Voltage current temperature module F58 F59 Engine control module power F60 Right motorized safety belt pretensioner F61 Parking lamps F62 F63 Fuse Usage F64 Engine control module Ignition F65 Rear glass sunshade F66 Rear vision camera Interior rearview mirror F67 DC DC converter Air quality sensor F68 Damping control module F69 F70 F71 F72 F73 F74 F75 Fuse Usage Relays Us...

Page 300: ...uld cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when hitting a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn or old tires can cause a crash If the tread is badly worn replace them Continued Warning Continu...

Page 301: ...ur dealer for details regarding winter tire availability and proper tire selection Also see Buying New Tires 0 315 With winter tires there may be decreased dry road traction increased road noise and shorter tread life After changing to winter tires be alert for changes in vehicle handling and braking If using winter tires Use tires of the same brand and tread type on all four wheel positions Use o...

Page 302: ...peratures above 7 C 20 F when not in Continued Caution Continued use If the tires have been subjected to 7 C 20 F or less let them warm up in a heated space to at least 5 C 40 F for 24 hours or more before being installed or driving a vehicle on which they are installed Do not apply heat or blow heated air directly on the tires Always inspect tires before use See Tire Inspection 0 312 Tire Sidewal...

Page 303: ...e size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture 5 Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread 6 Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance...

Page 304: ...rvice description The letter T as the first character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only 7 TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specification Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines Tire Designations Tire Size The foll...

Page 305: ...n power windows power seats and air conditioning Aspect Ratio The relationship of a tire s height to its width Belt A rubber coated layer of cords between the plies and the tread Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alte...

Page 306: ...hat tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 68 kg 150 lb See Vehicle Load Limits 0 198 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular sid...

Page 307: ... The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading 0 316 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 68 kg 150 lb plus the rated cargo load See Vehicle Load Limits 0 198 Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Load on an individual tire due to curb weight accessory weight occupant weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label perm...

Page 308: ... Check Use a good quality pocket type gauge to check tire pressure Proper tire inflation cannot be determined by looking at the tire Check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold meaning the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or no more than 1 6 km 1 mi Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measureme...

Page 309: ...sure to 290 kPa 42 psi Vehicles with 245 40ZR20XL 99Y size tires require inflation pressure adjustment when driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km h 100 mph or higher Set the cold inflation pressure for the front tires to 240 kPa 35 psi and the rear tires to 260 kPa 38 psi Return the tires to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure when high speed driving has ended See Vehicle Load Limits 0 ...

Page 310: ...n subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS mal...

Page 311: ...abel and its location Also see Tire Pressure 0 306 The TPMS can warn about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance See Tire Inspection 0 312 Tire Rotation 0 313 and Tires 0 299 Caution Tire sealant materials are not all the same A non approved tire sealant could damage the TPMS sensors TPMS sensor damage caused by using an incorrect tire sealant is not covered...

Page 312: ...tay on TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code The identification code needs to be matched to a new tire wheel position after rotating the vehicle s tires or replacing one or more of the TPMS sensors The TPMS sensor matching process should also be performed after replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor The malfunction light and the ...

Page 313: ...o the passenger side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 7 10 Proceed to the driver side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 7 The horn sounds two times to indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to the driver side rear tire and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DIC display screen goes off 11 Press ENGINE STA...

Page 314: ...wear continues after the rotation check the wheel alignment See When It Is Time for New Tires 0 314 and Wheel Replacement 0 318 Use this rotation pattern if the vehicle has different size tires on the front and rear Different tire sizes should not be rotated front to rear Use this rotation pattern when rotating tires of the same size installed on all four wheel positions If the vehicle has a compa...

Page 315: ...peratures driving speeds vehicle loading and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires Treadwear indicators appear when the tires have only 1 6 mm 1 16 in or less of tread remaining See Tire Inspection 0 312 and Tire Rotation 0 313 The rubber in tires ages over time This also applies to the spare tire if the vehicle has...

Page 316: ... number is molded onto the tire s sidewall near the tire size If the tires have an all season tread design the TPC Spec number will be followed by MS for mud and snow See Tire Sidewall Labeling 0 301 for additional information GM recommends replacing worn tires in complete sets of four Uniform tread depth on all tires will help to maintain the performance of the vehicle Braking and handling perfor...

Page 317: ...eration 0 309 The Tire and Loading Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the vehicle See Vehicle Load Limits 0 198 Different Size Tires and Wheels If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wheels and tires vehicle performance including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and resistance to rollover may be affecte...

Page 318: ...Conform to Federal Safety Requirements In Addition To These Grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon...

Page 319: ...t necessary on a regular basis Consider an alignment check if there is unusual tire wear or the vehicle is significantly pulling to one side or the other Some slight pull to the left or right depending on the crown of the road and or other road surface variations such as troughs or ruts is normal If the vehicle is vibrating when driving on a smooth road the tires and wheels may need to be rebalanc...

Page 320: ... loss of control and a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for the vehicle s tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To avoid vehicle damage drive slow and readjust or remove the traction device if it contacts the vehicle Do not spin the wheels If traction devices are used install them on the rear tires Caution ...

Page 321: ...lating a tire after it has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat may cause a blowout and a serious crash Never attempt to re inflate a tire that has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat Have your dealer or an authorized tire service center repair or replace the flat tire as soon as possible Warning Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is ...

Page 322: ...ed on both sides of the tire at the opposite corner of the tire being changed When the vehicle has a flat tire 2 use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of the wheel blocks 1 if equipped 1 Wheel Block If Equipped 2 Flat Tire The following information explains how to repair or change a tire Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 1 Jack 2 Retainer Nut 3 Tool Bag 4 St...

Page 323: ...to loosen and remove the wheel nut caps 3 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen all the wheel nuts but do not remove them yet 4 Place the jack near the flat tire 5 Put the compact spare tire near you Warning Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supporte...

Page 324: ... provided with the vehicle only use it for changing a flat tire 6 Place the hex tube end of the wrench over the hex head of the jack 7 Place the jack under the vehicle Caution Make sure that the jack lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle The repairs would not be covered by your warranty 8 Position the jack lift head at the jack location nearest the flat tire within th...

Page 325: ...move any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 13 Place the compact spare tire on the wheel mounting surface Warning Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wheel could fall off causing a crash 14 Reinstall the wheel nuts Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 15 Lower the vehicle by turning th...

Page 326: ...ence as shown 17 Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from under the vehicle 18 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel wrench Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Warning Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place To s...

Page 327: ...ire Warning Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured Use only one compact spare tire at a time If this vehicle has a compact spare tire it was fully inflated when new however it can lose air over time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 420 kPa 60 psi Stop as so...

Page 328: ...es Do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They will not fit Keep the spare tire and its wheel together Caution Tire chains will not fit the compact spare Using them can damage the vehicle and the chains Do not use tire chains on the compact spare Jump Starting Jump Starting North America For more information about the vehicle battery see Battery North America 0 284 I...

Page 329: ...e Shown 3 0L V6 Engine and 3 6L V6 Engine Similar 1 Discharged Remote Battery Positive Terminal 2 Discharged Remote Battery Negative Ground Terminal 3 Good Battery Negative Terminal 4 Good Battery Positive Terminal The jump start remote positive terminal 1 and the remote negative ground terminal 2 for the discharged battery are on the driver side of the vehicle The jump start negative terminal 3 a...

Page 330: ...ay from any underhood electric fan Warning Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately Warning Fans...

Page 331: ...touch each other or other metal Jumper Cable Removal Reverse the sequence exactly when removing the jumper cables After starting the disabled vehicle and removing the jumper cables allow it to idle for several minutes Towing the Vehicle Caution Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage The damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not lash or hook to suspension components...

Page 332: ...d Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations What is the distance that will be traveled Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how l...

Page 333: ...ear Wheel Drive Vehicles To dolly tow a rear wheel drive vehicle from the rear 1 Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer instructions 2 Put the rear wheels on the dolly 3 Shift the transmission to P Park 4 Firmly set the parking brake 5 Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight ahead position 6 Secu...

Page 334: ...acidic or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle s paint metal or plastic parts If damage occurs it would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Approved cleaning products can be obtained from Continued Caution Continued your dealer Follow all manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage necessary safety precautions and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care product C...

Page 335: ... industrial chimneys etc can damage the vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing should be done to remove residue from the paint finish See your dealer for approved cleaning products Do not apply waxes or ...

Page 336: ...nd stripes Follow instructions under Washing the Vehicle previously in this section Lamp covers are made of plastic and some have a UV protective coating Do not clean or wipe them when dry Do not use any of the following on lamp covers Abrasive or caustic agents Washer fluids and other cleaning agents in higher concentrations than suggested by the manufacturer Solvents alcohols fuels or other hars...

Page 337: ...oved by rubbing with a clean cloth See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 353 Tires Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires Caution Using petroleum based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tires When applying a tire dressing always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on the vehicle Wheels and Trim Aluminum or Chrome Use a soft clea...

Page 338: ...k or squeak Underbody Maintenance At least twice a year spring and fall use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody Take care to thoroughly clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Do not directly power wash the transfer case and or front rear axle output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the fluid Contaminated fluid will decreas...

Page 339: ...leaners or techniques Never use a razor or any other sharp object to remove soil from any interior surface Never use a brush with stiff bristles Never rub any surface aggressively or with too much pressure Do not use laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers For liquid cleaners use approximately 20 drops per 3 8 L 1 gal of water A concentrated soap solution will create streaks and at...

Page 340: ...rea frequently to prevent forcing the soil in to the fabric 4 Continue gently rubbing the soiled area until there is no longer any color transfer from the soil to the cleaning cloth 5 If the soil is not completely removed use a mild soap solution followed only by plain water If the soil is not completely removed it may be necessary to use a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter Test a small...

Page 341: ...nce and feel of leather or soft trim and are not recommended Do not use cleaners that increase gloss especially on the instrument panel Reflected glare can decrease visibility through the windshield under certain conditions Caution Use of air fresheners may cause permanent damage to plastics and painted surfaces If an air freshener comes in contact with any plastic or painted surface in the vehicl...

Page 342: ...y not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals Always check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver side floor Use the floor mat with the correct side up Do not turn it over Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat Use only a single floor mat on the driver side Do not p...

Page 343: ...stment This section describes the required maintenance for the vehicle Follow this schedule to help protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance It may also help to maintain the value of the vehicle if it is sold It is the responsibility of the owner to have all required maintenance performed Your dealer has trained technicians who can perform required mai...

Page 344: ...ecks and services The Additional Required Services Normal are for vehicles that Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label See Vehicle Load Limits 0 198 Are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits Use the recommended fuel See Fuel 0 251 Refer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Normal...

Page 345: ...filter replacement Multi point vehicle inspection MPVI performed by a qualified technician Cadillac requires that all Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance services be performed by a Cadillac authorized service dealer Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Stop Check the engine oil level See Engine Oil 0 270 Once a Month Check the tire inflation pressures See Tire Pressure 0 306 I...

Page 346: ...lacement 0 286 Check tire inflation pressures See Tire Pressure 0 306 Inspect tire wear See Tire Inspection 0 312 Visually check for fluid leaks Inspect engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter 0 273 Inspect brake system See Exterior Care 0 333 Visually inspect steering suspension and chassis components for damaged loose or missing parts or signs of wear See Exterior Care 0 333 Chec...

Page 347: ... and filter if needed 1 Replace passenger compartment air filter 2 Inspect evaporative control system 3 Replace engine air cleaner filter 4 Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires 2 0L and 3 0L Twin Turbo Engines Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires 3 6L Engine Only Drain and fill engine cooling system 5 Change transfer case fluid if equipped with AWD 6 Visually inspect accessory driv...

Page 348: ...en as needed 5 Or every five years whichever comes first See Cooling System 0 275 6 Do not directly power wash the transfer case and or front rear axle output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and or axles and should be replaced 7 Or every 10 years whichever comes first Inspect for...

Page 349: ...5 00 mi 21 6 000 k m 13 5 0 00 mi 22 8 000 k m 14 2 5 00 mi 24 0 000 k m 15 0 0 00 mi Rotate tires if recommended for the vehicle and perform Required Services Check engine oil level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed 1 Replace passenger compartment air filter 2 Inspect evaporative control system 3 Replace engine air cleaner filter 4 Replace spark plugs Inspect spark pl...

Page 350: ... and hoses for proper hook up routing and condition 4 Or every four years whichever comes first If driving in dusty conditions inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed 5 Do not directly power wash the transfer case and or front rear axle output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of ...

Page 351: ...uipment to test the battery and ensure that the connections and cables are corrosion free Belts Belts may need replacing if they squeak or show signs of cracking or splitting Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment to inspect the belts and recommend adjustment or replacement when necessary Brakes Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial to safe driving Signs of brake wear may ...

Page 352: ...ilure Signs that the tires need to be replaced include three or more visible treadwear indicators cord or fabric showing through the rubber cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall or a bulge or split in the tire Trained dealer technicians can inspect and recommend the right tires Your dealer can also provide tire wheel balancing services to ensure smooth vehicle operation at all speeds Your dealer...

Page 353: ...vice and Maintenance Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view Signs of wear include streaking skipping across the windshield and worn or split rubber Trained dealer technicians can check the wiper blades and replace them when needed ...

Page 354: ...818 in Canada 19299819 Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements Automatic Transmission DEXRON HP Automatic Transmission Fluid GM Part No 19300536 in Canada 19300537 Transfer Case All Wheel Drive Transfer Case Fluid GM Part No 19331044 in Canada 19331045 Rear Axle SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No 88863089 in Canada 8886309...

Page 355: ...o 12345579 in Canada 10953481 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 2 0L L4 Engine 23184137 A3205C 3 0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine Driver Side 23441383 A3207C 3 0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine Passenger Side 23450879 A3206C 3 6L V6 Engine 23458700 A32...

Page 356: ... 15 Service and Maintenance 355 Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 2 0L L4 Engine 12647827 41 125 3 0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine 12650283 41 131 3 6L V6 Engine 12646780 41 130 Wiper Blades Driver Side 60 cm 23 62 in 13227404 Passenger Side 45 cm 17 72 in 25882578 ...

Page 357: ... Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed ...

Page 358: ...ndshield from outside The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications 0 358 for the vehicle s engine code Service Pa...

Page 359: ... For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System Engine 2 0L L4 Engine 8 6 L 9 1 qt 2 0L L4 Engine with Rear A C 10 3 L 10 9 qt 3 0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine 10 6 L 11 2 qt 3 0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine with Rear A C 12 3 L 13 0 qt 3 0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine with Rear A C and Auxiliary Radiator 1...

Page 360: ... 7 L 19 2 gal Transfer Case AWD 0 8 L 0 85 qt Wheel Nut Torque 150 Y 110 lb ft All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2 0L L4 Engine X Automatic 0 75 0 90 mm 0 030 0 035 in 3 0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine 6 Automatic 0 65 0 75 mm 0...

Page 361: ...Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 9235592 2016 crc 11 6 15 360 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 0L L4 Engine 3 0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine 3 6L V6 Engine ...

Page 362: ...icle Data Recording and Privacy 372 Event Data Recorders 373 OnStar 373 Infotainment System 374 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Cadillac Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s sales or service departments Sometimes however despite the b...

Page 363: ...Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free o...

Page 364: ...Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 or call the Cadillac Customer Care Centre 1 888 446 2000 or write to General Motors Cadillac Customer Care Centre General Motors of Canada Company Mail Code CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 The inquiry should be accompanied by the Vehicle Identification Number VIN Customer Assistance Offices Cadillac encou...

Page 365: ...rmation Schedule service appointments I View printable dealer recorded service records and self recorded service records D Select a dealer and view locations maps phone numbers and hours r Track your vehicle s warranty information J View active recalls or search by Vehicle Identification Number VIN See Vehicle Identification Number VIN 0 357 or Vehicle Identification Number VIN 0 357 H View GM Car...

Page 366: ... limit services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often or the same type of claim is made many times Cadillac Owner Privileges Emergency Fuel Delivery Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station Lock Out Service Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out A remote unlock may be available if you have OnStar For security...

Page 367: ...ounting or changing of snow tires chains or other traction devices Service is not provided if a vehicle is in an area that is not accessible to the service vehicle or is not a regularly traveled or maintained public road which includes ice and winter roads Off road use is not covered Services Specific to Canadian Purchased Vehicles Fuel delivery Reimbursement is up to 7 liters Diesel fuel delivery...

Page 368: ...in Canada extended powertrain and or hybrid specific warranties in both the U S and Canada Several Courtesy Transportation options are available to assist in reducing inconvenience when warranty repairs are required Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle ...

Page 369: ... repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts Poorly performed collision repairs diminish the vehicle resale value and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which the vehicle was originally built Gen...

Page 370: ...inal equipment collision parts If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier consider switching to another insurance carrier If the vehicle is leased the leasing company may require you to have insurance that ensures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read the lease carefully as you may be ch...

Page 371: ...rance company is paying for the repairs you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no contractual limits with that company In such cases you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as the cost stays within reasonable limits Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals ...

Page 372: ...1 310 ICES 001 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 The device may not cause harmful interference 2 The device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Reporting Safety Def...

Page 373: ...his notify General Motors Call 1 800 458 8006 or write Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P O Box 33169 Detroit MI 48232 5169 In Canada call 1 888 446 2000 or write Canadian Cadillac Customer Care Centre Mail Code CA1 163 005 General Motors of Canada Company 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy The vehicle has a number of com...

Page 374: ...e recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can ...

Page 375: ...Star website See OnStar Additional Information 0 379 Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system use of the system may result in the storage of destinations addresses telephone numbers and other trip information See the infotainment manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions ...

Page 376: ...y and electrical system cellular service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle including location information See OnStar s Terms Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including system limitations at www onstar com U S or www onstar ca Canada The OnSt...

Page 377: ...o help Press for a priority connection to an OnStar Advisor who can contact emergency service providers direct them to your exact location and relay important information With OnStar Crisis Assist specially trained Advisors are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week to provide a central point of contact assistance and information during a crisis With Roadside Assistance Advisors can locate a nearb...

Page 378: ...ownload Subscribers can have directions sent to the vehicle s navigation screen if equipped Press Q then ask the Advisor to download directions to the vehicle s navigation system if equipped After the call ends the navigation screen will provide prompts to begin driving directions Routes that are sent to the navigation screen can only be canceled through the navigation system See www onstar com U ...

Page 379: ...top the vehicle if factory equipped Lock unlock doors if equipped with automatic locks Activate the horn and lamps Check the vehicle s fuel level oil life or tire pressure if factory equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor System Send directions to the vehicle Locate the vehicle on a map U S market only Turn the vehicle s Wi Fi hotspot on off manage settings and monitor data consumption if equippe...

Page 380: ...ith a monthly e mail or by pressing Q The Proactive Alerts feature if available can help predict and alert of potential upcoming maintenance issues with select components on the vehicle before they become a problem OnStar can also monitor and report tire pressure if the vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System OnStar Additional Information In Vehicle Audio Messages Audio messages...

Page 381: ...ompatible with OnStar services Service involving location information about the vehicle cannot work unless GPS signals are available unobstructed and compatible with the OnStar hardware OnStar services may not work if the OnStar equipment is not properly installed or it has not been properly maintained If equipment or software is added connected or modified OnStar services may not work Other probl...

Page 382: ...und airports in tunnels and underpasses or in an area with very dense trees If GPS signals are not available the OnStar system should still operate to call OnStar However OnStar could have difficulty identifying the exact location In emergency situations OnStar can use the last stored GPS location to send to emergency responders A temporary loss of GPS can cause loss of the ability to send a Turn ...

Page 383: ...M servers to collect information about vehicle system status identify whether updates or changes are available or deliver updates or changes An active OnStar agreement constitutes consent to these software updates or changes and agreement that either OnStar or GM may remotely deliver them to the vehicle Privacy The complete OnStar Privacy Statement may be found at www onstar com U S or www onstar ...

Page 384: ...individuals Mark Adler John Bush Karl Davis Harald Denker Jean Michel Dubois Jean loup Gailly Hunter Goatley Ed Gordon Ian Gorman Chris Herborth Dirk Haase Greg Hartwig Robert Heath Jonathan Hudson Paul Kienitz David Kirschbaum Johnny Lee Onno van der Linden Igor Mandrichenko Steve P Miller Sergio Monesi Keith Owens George Petrov Greg Roelofs Kai Uwe Rommel Steve Salisbury Dave Smith Steven M Schw...

Page 385: ...t be misrepresented as being the original source Such altered versions also must not be misrepresented as being Info ZIP releases including but not limited to labeling of the altered versions with the names Info ZIP or any variation thereof including but not limited to different capitalizations Pocket UnZip WiZ or MacZip without the explicit permission of Info ZIP Such altered versions are further...

Page 386: ...r Vents 189 Airbag System Check 87 How Does an Airbag Restrain 80 Passenger Sensing System 82 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 80 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 81 Airbag System cont d When Should an Airbag Inflate 79 Where Are the Airbags 78 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 86 Passenger Status Indicator 130 Readiness Light 130 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 86 System Check 76 A...

Page 387: ...6 Fluid 283 System Messages 147 Braking 193 Braking System Front Pedestrian FPB 241 Break In New Vehicle 202 Bulb Replacement 289 Headlamp Aiming 287 Headlamps 288 License Plate Lamps 288 Buying New Tires 315 C Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance 344 Calibration 113 California Fuel Requirements 253 Perchlorate Materials Requirements 262 California Proposition 65 Warning 262 284 327 Canadian Vehicle ...

Page 388: ...stance 364 Offices 363 Text Telephone TTY Users 364 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 370 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 361 D Damage Repair Collision 368 Danger Warning and Caution 2 Data Recorders Event 373 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 172 Defensive Driving 193 Delayed Locking 39 Diagnostics OnStar 379 Distracted Driving 192 Dome Lamps 174 Door Ajar Light 140 Ajar Mess...

Page 389: ...uting 360 Exhaust 209 Oil Life System 272 Oil Messages 149 Oil Pressure Gauge 126 Oil Pressure Light 138 Overheating 280 Power Messages 150 Running While Parked 210 Starting 204 Engine Oil Temperature Gauge 127 Entry Lighting 175 Equipment Towing 259 Event Data Recorders 373 Exit Lighting 176 Extender Safety Belt 75 Exterior Lamp Controls 170 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder 172 Exterior Lighting Batte...

Page 390: ...117 General Information Service and Maintenance 342 Towing 255 Vehicle Care 262 Glove Box 106 H Hazard Warning Flashers 173 Head Restraints 58 Head up Display 143 Headlamps Aiming 287 Automatic 172 Bulb Replacement 288 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 172 Flash to Pass 172 High Beam On Light 139 High Low Beam Changer 172 Lamps On Reminder 139 Heated Steering Wheel 111 Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 64...

Page 391: ... 135 Lap Shoulder Belt 72 LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash 100 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 95 LED Lighting 288 Light Auto Stop Mode 139 Lighting Entry 175 Exit 176 Illumination Control 174 LED 288 Lights 135 Airbag Readiness 130 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning 135 Brake System Warning 133 Charging System 131 Cruise Control 140 Lights cont d Door Ajar 140 Electric Parki...

Page 392: ...Fuel System 150 Key and Lock 150 Lamp 151 Object Detection System 151 Ride Control System 154 Safety Belt 154 Security 155 Service Vehicle 155 Starting the Vehicle 156 Steering System 155 Tire 156 Transmission 156 Vehicle 146 Vehicle Reminder 157 Vehicle Speed 157 Washer Fluid 157 Window 157 Mirror Rear Camera 50 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview 49 Convex 48 Heated 49 Power 48 Mirrors cont d Til...

Page 393: ...ts California 262 Personalization Vehicle 157 Power Door Locks 39 Mirrors 48 Outlets 114 Protection Battery 176 Retained Accessory RAP 206 Seat Adjustment 60 Windows 52 Pregnancy Using Safety Belts 74 Premium Care Maintenance Cadillac 344 Privacy Vehicle Data Recording 372 Program Courtesy Transportation 367 Proposition 65 Warning California 262 284 327 R Radio Frequency Statement 371 Reading Lamp...

Page 394: ...fter a Crash 75 Use During Pregnancy 74 Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government 372 General Motors 372 U S Government 371 Safety Locks 40 Safety System Check 75 Scheduling Appointments 367 Seats Head Restraints 58 Heated and Ventilated Front 64 Heated and Ventilated Rear 69 Lumbar Adjustment Front 60 Lumbar Adjustment Rear 68 Memory 63 Power Adjustment Front 60 Rear 66 Reclining Seatbacks 62 ...

Page 395: ...onvenience Net 108 Glove Box 106 Instrument Panel 106 Storage Compartments 106 Stuck Vehicle 198 Summer Tires 301 Sun Visors 54 Sunroof 55 Sunshade Rear Window 54 Symbols 3 System Forward Collision Alert FCA 237 Infotainment 177 374 Night Vision 243 Systems Driver Assistance 230 T Tachometer 124 Text Telephone TTY Users 364 Theft Deterrent Systems 46 Theft Deterrent Systems cont d Immobilizer 46 T...

Page 396: ...tem 166 Operation 168 Programming 166 Using This Manual 2 V Vehicle Alarm System 44 Canadian Owners 2 Control 193 Identification Number VIN 357 Load Limits 198 Messages 146 Personalization 157 Reminder Messages 157 Remote Start 36 Security 44 Speed Messages 157 Towing 330 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 136 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure 306 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 372 Vehicle Hold Automatic 217 Ve...

Page 397: ... CT6 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 9235592 2016 crc 11 6 15 396 Index Windshield Replacement 287 Wiper Washer 111 Winter Driving 197 Winter Tires 300 Wiper Blade Replacement 286 Wireless Charging 115 ...

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