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Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9234768) -

2016 - crc - 5/19/15

178

Driving and Operating

Driving and
Operating

Driving Information

Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 183
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 183
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 185
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Starting and Operating

New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 190
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Parking over Things

That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Engine Exhaust

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 197
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Drive Systems

All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Brakes

Antilock Brake

System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 201
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . 203

Ride Control Systems

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Magnetic Ride Control . . . . . . . . 205
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . 205
Automatic Level Control . . . . . . 205

Cruise Control

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . 208

Driver Assistance Systems

Driver Assistance Systems . . . 216

Assistance Systems for

Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . 217

Assistance Systems for

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Front Automatic Braking (FAB)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Side Blind Zone

Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

Lane Departure

Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . 230

Fuel

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
California Fuel

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 233
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Filling a Portable Fuel

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

Trailer Towing

General Towing

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

Driving Characteristics and

Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

Summary of Contents for 2016 XTS

Page 1: ...2k16_CS6_Cadillac_XTS_23180157A ai 1 6 25 2015 1 51 47 PM 2k16_CS6_Cadillac_XTS_23180157A ai 1 6 25 2015 1 51 47 PM ...

Page 2: ... Keys Doors and Windows 27 Seats and Restraints 52 Storage 103 Instruments and Controls 107 Lighting 160 Infotainment System 168 Climate Controls 169 Driving and Operating 178 Vehicle Care 242 Service and Maintenance 328 Technical Data 342 Customer Information 345 Reporting Safety Defects 355 OnStar 359 Index 369 ...

Page 3: ...ntry specifications features applications that may not be available in your 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 Propriétaires Canadiens A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer at www...

Page 4: ...ext Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gauge or indicator M Shown when the owner 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 addit...

Page 5: ...uction Fuses 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Heated Steering Wheel j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure O Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor d Traction Control StabiliTrak a Under Pressure M Windshield Washer Fluid ...

Page 6: ...hield Wiper Washer 16 Climate Controls 18 Transmission 19 Vehicle Features Infotainment System 19 Steering Wheel Controls 19 Cruise Control 20 Driver Information Center DIC 20 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 21 Front Automatic Braking FAB System 21 Lane Departure Warning LDW 21 Lane Keep Assist LKA 21 Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA 21 Surround Vision 22 Rear Vision Camera RVC 22 Rear Cross Traffic ...

Page 7: ...Cadillac XTS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 9234768 2016 crc 5 19 15 6 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...

Page 8: ...Systems for Parking or Backing 0 217 Automatic Parking Assist APA Button See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 217 9 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 169 Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 60 If Equipped 10 Instrument Panel Storage 0 103 If Equipped Wireless Charging Pad If Equipped Out of View See Wireless Charging 0 113 11 Shift Lever See Automatic Transmission 0 197 12 ENGINE ...

Page 9: ... Press and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm Press again or start the vehicle to cancel the panic alarm X Press twice quickly to release the trunk Press the key release button near the bottom of the transmitter to remove the key The key can be used for the driver door See Keys 0 27 and Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 28 Remote Vehicle Start The engine can be started from ...

Page 10: ... or K on the RKE transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 28 From the outside if the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Access press the button on the door handle when the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is within range to unlock it See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 28 Trunk To open the trunk press from inside the vehicle or press X twice quickly on the Remote K...

Page 11: ...ignition must be on to use all uplevel seat features Uplevel Seat Control 1 Feature Select 2 Up 3 Rearward 4 Down 5 Forward Move Feature Select 1 to display seat adjustments on the center stack Press and release or hold to scroll through features Press Up 2 to make upward adjustments of the selected feature Press Rearward 3 to make rearward adjustments of the selected feature Press Down 4 to make ...

Page 12: ... scroll to lumbar support on the center stack Press Forward 5 or Rearward 3 to adjust lumbar forward or rearward Press Up 2 or Down 4 to adjust lumbar up or down See Lumbar Adjustment 0 56 To adjust bolster support if equipped Press and release or hold Feature Select 1 to scroll to bolster support on the center stack Press Forward 5 or Rearward 3 to adjust bolster support inward or outward See Lum...

Page 13: ...ows 1 Turn the selection control 1 to view massage options on the center stack display 2 Select massage feature 3 Press up or down to select massage type See Massage 0 62 Memory Features Driver Buttons Shown Passenger Buttons Similar If equipped the SET 1 2 and B Exit buttons on the driver door and front passenger door are used to manually store and recall memory settings for the driver and passen...

Page 14: ...START Press J or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback 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 setting and then to the off setting The indicator lights next to the buttons indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest If the front hea...

Page 15: ... passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System 0 78 The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead console when the vehicle is started See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 123 Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirror 1 Move...

Page 16: ...e headlamps from behind The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 46 Steering Wheel Adjustment Press the control to move the tilt and telescoping steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Interior Lighting Dome Lamp The dome lamp is in the overhead console To change the dome lamp settings...

Page 17: ...r Lighting The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever Turn the control to the following positions O Turns off the exterior lamps The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released Turn to O again to reactivate the AUTO mode AUTO Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off depending on outside lighting Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps except the headlamps 5 Tu...

Page 18: ...quipped with Rainsense move the windshield wiper lever to INT and turn the x INT band 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 INT position to deactivate Rainsense To turn the Rainsense feature on or off see Rain Sense Wipers under Vehicle Personalization 0 ...

Page 19: ... Controls 2 Fan Control 3 OFF Fan 4 Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats If Equipped 5 Recirculation 6 Rear Window Defogger 7 Defrost 8 AUTO Automatic Operation Climate Touch Screen Controls 1 Outside Temperature Display 2 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 3 Fan Control 4 SYNC Synchronized Temperature 5 A C Mode Air Conditioning 6 Climate Control Selection Application Tray Butt...

Page 20: ...ls are on the back of the steering wheel Tap the left control to downshift and the right control to upshift A Driver Information Center DIC message indicates the gear the vehicle is in See Manual Mode 0 199 Vehicle Features Infotainment System See the infotainment manual for information on the radio audio players phone navigation system and voice or speech recognition It also includes information ...

Page 21: ...ruise control If the cruise control is already active use to decrease vehicle speed To decrease speed by 1 km h 1 mph press SET down to the first detent To decrease speed to the next 5 km h 5 mph mark on the speedometer press SET down to the second detent Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory See Cruise Control 0 206 or Adaptive Cruise Control 0 208 if equippe...

Page 22: ...id unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km h 35 mph or greater LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings The LDW light is green if a lane marking is detected If the vehicle departs the lane the light will change to amber and flash In addition beeps will sound or the driver seat will pulse See Lane Departure Warning LDW 0 229 Lane Keep Assist LKA If equipped LKA may help avoid c...

Page 23: ...eps will sound or the driver seat will pulse See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 217 Parking Assist If equipped Rear Parking Assist RPA uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R Reverse 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 p...

Page 24: ...to access the accessory power outlet See Power Outlets 0 111 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 Because of the steps involved it may ...

Page 25: ...hade to the desired position Express Open Express Close Press and release the rear or front of Q to express open or express close the sunshade If the sunroof is opened the sunshade will express close within a few inches of the opened sunroof See Sunroof 0 50 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control Electronic Stability Control The Traction Control System TCS limits wheel spin The system turns ...

Page 26: ...g low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance Maintain the correct tire pressures See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 287 Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter The oi...

Page 27: ... 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 TPC Spec number molded into the tire s sidew...

Page 28: ...irrors 44 Power Mirrors 44 Folding Mirrors 45 Heated Mirrors 45 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 45 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 46 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 46 Windows Windows 46 Power Windows 46 Sun Visors 48 Rear Window Sunshade 49 Roof Sunroof 50 Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is dangerous and children or others c...

Page 29: ...side Service 0 348 With an active OnStar subscription an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle See OnStar Overview 0 359 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 355 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 tra...

Page 30: ...alization settings See Vehicle Personalization 0 150 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 See Vehicle Personalization 0 150 Pressing K will disarm the alarm system See Vehicle Alarm System 0 42 If equipped with auto mirror foldin...

Page 31: ...door handle will unlock the driver door If the lock unlock button is pressed again within five seconds all passenger doors will unlock Driver Side 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 A...

Page 32: ... rear of the trunk above the license plate to open the trunk when the RKE transmitter is in range Keyed Access To access a vehicle with a dead transmitter battery see Door Locks 0 36 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...

Page 33: ...econds to exit programming mode 7 Return the key back into the transmitter Programming without a Recognized Transmitter If there are no currently recognized transmitters available follow this procedure to 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 programme...

Page 34: ...ansmitter pocket and press K or Q on the transmitter To program additional transmitters repeat Steps 4 6 When all additional transmitters are programmed press and hold the ENGINE START STOP button for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode 7 Return the key back into the transmitter Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is weak or if there is inte...

Page 35: ...sage 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 CR2032 or equ...

Page 36: ... Keyless Entry RKE System 0 28 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 turn signal 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 engine is running Th...

Page 37: ...e 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 extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it Continued Wa...

Page 38: ...er door the first press unlocks that door press again within five seconds to unlock all passenger doors See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 28 Key Cylinder Access To access the key cylinder 1 Pull the door handle 1 to the open position 2 Insert the key into the slot 3 on the bottom of the cap 2 and pry outward 3 Move the cap 2 rearward and remove 4 Use the key in the cylinder To replac...

Page 39: ...king is active When all the doors are closed the doors will lock automatically after five seconds If a door is reopened before five seconds have elapsed the five second timer will reset once all the doors are closed again Press Q on the door lock switch again or press Q on the RKE transmitter to override this feature and lock the doors immediately This feature can also be programmed See Vehicle Pe...

Page 40: ...oor open by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch Unlocked Door Anti Lockout If Unlocked Door Anti Lockout is turned on and the vehicle is off the driver door is open and locking is requested all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock The Unlocked Door Anti Lockout feature can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menus See Vehicle Personalization 0...

Page 41: ...ows 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 the power liftgate function See Engine Exhaust 0 196 Trunk Lock Release To open the tr...

Page 42: ... 0 62 2 Reach inward through the opening to locate the emergency trunk release handle 3 Pull the release handle to open the trunk Emergency Trunk Release Handle Caution Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie down 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...

Page 43: ...th a door open press the inside Q 3 After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm and the indicator light will begin to slowly flash indicating the alarm system is operating Pressing Q on the RKE transmitter a second time will bypass the 30 second delay and immediately arm the alarm system The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key If the driver door is opened without ...

Page 44: ...5 Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft deterrent system The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is turned off The immobilization system is disarmed when the pushbutton start is activated to enter the ACC ACCESSORY mode or the ON RUN START mode and a valid transmitter is present in the vehicle The security...

Page 45: ...s to the Vehicle under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 28 Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Caution A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on the right Check the inside m...

Page 46: ...the vehicle is equipped with power folding mirrors move the selector switch to the position 2 Press the down arrow to fold the mirrors 3 Press the down arrow again to unfold the mirrors The mirrors may have an auto folding feature See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 28 Heated Mirrors Rear Window Defogger Press to heat the mirrors See Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 169 Reverse ...

Page 47: ...rom behind The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started Windows Warning Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance This may result i...

Page 48: ...h Express Window Anti Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the window when the express up is active the window will stop at the obstruction and auto reverse to a preset factory position Weather conditions such as severe icing may also cause the window to auto reverse The window will return to normal operation after the obstruction or condition is removed Express Window Anti Pinch Override...

Page 49: ...indow is completely closed The window is now reprogrammed Repeat the process for the other windows Window Operation from Outside the Vehicle The vehicle may be equipped with a remote venting window feature As you approach the vehicle press K on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter long enough for the windows to start lowering to the full open position Pressing the K again will cause window mov...

Page 50: ...en the sunshade press and release the switch The 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 sunshade will automatically retract if it is extended It may re extend after a short delay when shifting into D Drive If equipped the rear seat center armrest may have rear window sunshade but...

Page 51: ...Pressing the rear of again will open the sunroof fully If the sunshade is not fully open when the comfort stop feature is pressed the second time the sunshade will open fully Express Close Press and release the front of to express close the sunroof Sunshade Switch Open Close Press and hold the front or rear of Q to open or close the sunshade to the desired position Express Open Express Close Press...

Page 52: ... This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise It could also plug the water drainage system Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth mild soap and water Do not remove grease from the sunroof If water is seen dripping into the water drainage system this is normal ...

Page 53: ... Safety System Check 70 Safety Belt Care 71 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 71 Airbag System Airbag System 72 Where Are the Airbags 74 When Should an Airbag Inflate 75 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 77 How Does an Airbag Restrain 77 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 77 Passenger Sensing System 78 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 83 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipp...

Page 54: ...lled and adjusted properly If your vehicle has rear head restraints that fold down always return them to the full upright position whenever an occupant is seated in the seat If equipped with base seats 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 If equippe...

Page 55: ...outboard head restraints are not removable If equipped with high performance seats the front seat outboard head restraints are not adjustable or removable 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 ...

Page 56: ...in the seat always return the head restraint to the full upright position Pull the head restraint up and push it rearward until it locks into place Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is locked Always adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head Rear outboard head restraints are not removable Front Seats Sea...

Page 57: ... the vehicle is moving Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving Base Shown Uplevel Similar To adjust Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down To adjust the seatback see Reclining Se...

Page 58: ...ll to bolster support on the center stack Press Forward 5 or Rearward 3 to adjust bolster support inward or outward Upper Shoulder Support To adjust upper shoulder support if equipped Press and release or hold Feature Select 1 to scroll to upper shoulder support on the center stack Press Forward 5 or Rearward 3 to adjust shoulder support forward or rearward Thigh Support Adjustment If equipped pul...

Page 59: ... 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 have...

Page 60: ...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 Manually Recalling Memory Positions Press and hold 1 2 or B to manually recall the previously stored memory positions Releasing 1 2 or B before the stored...

Page 61: ...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 pressing t...

Page 62: ... 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 turn auto heated seats off...

Page 63: ... to the massage options on the center stack display 2 Select massage feature 3 Press up or down to select the massage type 4 Press forward or rearward to change the intensity 5 To activate massage at last massage type and intensity settings or to turn massage off press the massage On Off control 2 Rear Seats Folding the Seatback On some vehicles either side of the seatback can be folded for more c...

Page 64: ...lt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted To raise a seatback 1 Lift the seatback up and push it rearward to lock it in place A red tab near the...

Page 65: ...gaged Rear Seat Armrest The rear seat has an armrest in the center of the seatback Lower the armrest to access the cupholders To fold lift the armrest up and push it rearward until it is flush with the seatback The armrest may also have controls for the rear window sunshade and or the infotainment system See the infotainment manual and Rear Window Sunshade 0 49 Heated Rear Seats Warning If you can...

Page 66: ...inutes Rear Seat Pass Through Door Some vehicles have a rear seat pass through door in the center of the rear seatback Fold down the center armrest and pull the latch to open the door The pass through door can be locked or unlocked using the knob on the back of the door Open the trunk to access the lock Turn the knob toward Q to lock the door or away from Q to unlock the door Safety Belts This sec...

Page 67: ...y wearing safety belts makes such good sense Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt A You could be whether you are wearing a safety belt or not Your chance of being conscious during and after a crash so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear...

Page 68: ...ould apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash Warning You can be seriously injured or even killed by not wearing your safety belt properly Never allow the lap or shoulder bel...

Page 69: ...ay and start again If the webbing locks in the latch plate before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate flat to unlock 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender 0 70 Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4...

Page 70: ...ess of the safety belt in a crash See How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 0 66 Push down on the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired position The adjuster can be moved up by pushing the slide trim up After the height adjuster is set to the desired position try to move it down without pressing the release button to make sure it has locked into position Safety Belt Pretensioners ...

Page 71: ...elts effective is wearing them properly Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it and use it only for t...

Page 72: ...system may not properly protect the person using it resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To help make sure the safety belt systems are working properly after a crash have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible After a minor crash replacement of safety belts may not be necessary But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have b...

Page 73: ...the driver and the front outboard passenger A roof rail airbag for the driver and front outboard passenger All vehicle airbags have the word AIRBAG on the trim or on a label near the deployment opening For frontal airbags the word AIRBAG is on the center of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the front outboard passenger For knee airbags the word AIRBAG is on the lowe...

Page 74: ...ard 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 you are sitting well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor Occupants should not lean on or sl...

Page 75: ...ee airbag is below the steering column The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the glove box Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar The seat mounted side impact airbags for the driver and front outboard passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door The roof rail airbags for vehicles with a standard wheelbase and a factory installed rear seat are in the ceiling above th...

Page 76: ...etween an occupant and an airbag the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into Continued Warning Continued that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering Do not use sea...

Page 77: ...logy frontal airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity Knee airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal impacts Knee airbags are not designed to inflate during vehicle rollovers in rear impacts or in many side impacts Seat mounted side impact airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depending on the location of the impact S...

Page 78: ...ctions But airbags would not help in many types of collisions primarily because the occupant s motion is not toward those airbags See When Should an Airbag Inflate 0 75 Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates After the frontal airbags and seat mounted side impact airbags inflate they quickly deflate so quickly t...

Page 79: ...t to safely operate the vehicle Use caution if you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash has occurred In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the front outboard passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for ...

Page 80: ...d be secured in a rear seating position Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag inflates Warning A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would Continued Warning Con...

Page 81: ...stay lit as a reminder that the airbags are active For some children including children in child restraints and for very small adults the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag depending upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly w...

Page 82: ... child s size It is better to secure a child restraint in a rear seat If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult Size Occupant If a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat Use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the front outboard passenge...

Page 83: ...ates A wet seat can affect the performance of the passenger sensing system Here is how The passenger sensing system may turn off the passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag when liquid is soaked into the seat If this happens the off indicator will be lit and the airbag readiness light on the instrument panel will also be lit Liquid pooled on the seat that has not soaked in may make it m...

Page 84: ...l instrument panel any of the airbag modules ceiling or pillar garnish trim front sensors side impact sensors or airbag wiring Your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring In addition the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position which includes sensors that are par...

Page 85: ...0 74 See your dealer for service Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash Warning A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger s in a crash resulting in serious injury or even death To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash have them inspected and any necessary replacem...

Page 86: ... for the length of the trip If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts A An older child should wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs This applies belt force to the ch...

Page 87: ...tion This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Warning Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is w...

Page 88: ...who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front outboard seat Secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat It is also better to secure a forward facing child restraint in a rear seat If you must secure a forward facing child restraint in the front outboard seat always move the front passe...

Page 89: ...e maximum height and weight limits of their child restraint Warning A young child s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries To ...

Page 90: ...ing Continued restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual To help reduce the chance of injury the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or ...

Page 91: ...properly following the instructions that came with that child restraint Where to Put the Restraint According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position Whenever possible children aged 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position Never put a rear facing child se...

Page 92: ...int is installed be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle even when no child is in it Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System The LATCH system secures a child restraint during driving or in a cr...

Page 93: ...rs and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments In this case the safety belt must be used with top tether where available to secure the child restraint See Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat 0 97 or Securing Child Restraints Front Passenger Seat 0 99 Lower Anchors Lower anchors 1 are metal bars built into the vehicle There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will a...

Page 94: ...s with two lower anchors To assist in locating the lower anchors each rear anchor position has a label near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion To assist in locating the top tether anchors the top tether anchor symbol is on the cover The top tether anchors are under the covers behind the rear seat on the filler panel Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the ...

Page 95: ...a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could 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 sh...

Page 96: ...to the following illustration to learn which anchors to use There are five lower LATCH anchors in the rear seat Use anchors 1 and 2 when installing a child restraint using LATCH in the right rear seating position Use anchors 3 and 4 when installing a child restraint using LATCH in the center rear seating position Use anchors 4 and 5 when installing a child restraint using LATCH in the left rear se...

Page 97: ...er be attached attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor if equipped Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps 2 1 Find the top tether anchor Open the cover to expose the anchor 2 2 Route attach and tighten the top tether according to the child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the position you are using does not have a headrest or he...

Page 98: ... in serious injury or even death in a crash To help make sure the LATCH system is working properly after a crash see your dealer to have the system inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash new LATCH system parts may be needed New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH system was not bein...

Page 99: ...s the instructions say If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint 0 90 1 Put the child restraint on the seat For outboard rear seat positions put the head restraint in the upright position See Head Restraints 0 53 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the...

Page 100: ...e 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 To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor disconnect it Securing Child Restraints Front Passenger Seat This veh...

Page 101: ... If the child restraint uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 91 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 must be anchored In Canada the law requires tha...

Page 102: ...tor to set the lock When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 6 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the ...

Page 103: ...orth 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 status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit see If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint under Passenger Sensing System 0 78 To ...

Page 104: ...et 106 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 To access push on the cover and release If equipped with storage behind the climate control system touch the bottom of the climate control system panel to open There is a USB port inside See the info...

Page 105: ...e lever to access the storage area To access the cupholders press the long center button on the front edge of the armrest If equipped there are controls for the rear window sunshade and or the infotainment system See the infotainment manual and Rear Window Sunshade 0 49 Center Console Storage Press the button and lift to access the storage area There is a power outlet auxiliary jack and USB port s...

Page 106: ...er outlet inside To close push the cover again and release There are cupholders in the center console Push and release on the passenger side of the cover to access the cupholders Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie Downs The cargo tie downs can be used to secure small loads and the convenience net See Convenience Net 0 106 if equipped ...

Page 107: ...rgo management system push down on the rear of the handle then lift the handle up 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 heavy loads ...

Page 108: ...t 125 Brake System Warning Light 126 Electric Parking Brake Light 127 Service Electric Parking Brake Light 127 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 128 Lane Departure Warning LDW Light 128 Lane Keep Assist LKA Light 128 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 129 Traction Off Light 129 StabiliTrak OFF Light 129 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 130 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 130 Tire ...

Page 109: ...Remote System Universal Remote System 157 Universal Remote System Programming 157 Universal Remote System Operation 159 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment Press the control to move the tilt and telescoping steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Steering Wheel Controls The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel cont...

Page 110: ...eplacement 0 266 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor Wiper Parking If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers are on LO HI or INT they will immediately stop If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers are performin...

Page 111: ... occur depending on how long the windshield washer had been activated See Washer Fluid 0 262 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir Warning In freezing weather do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Compass The vehicle may have a compass display on the Driver Information Center DI...

Page 112: ...Touch Auto Set then select On Cell Network or Off Manual to manually set the time and date 4 Touch Back to go back to the previous menu If auto set is on the time displayed on the clock may not update immediately when driving into a new time zone Clock Display When on the digital clock will display on the infotainment screen To set the clock display 1 Touch the SETTINGS screen button and touch Tim...

Page 113: ... An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use The light comes on when the ignition is in ON RUN equipment requiring less than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet and no system fault is detected The indicator light does not come on when the ignition is in LOCK OFF or if the equipment is not fully seated into the outlet If equipment is connected using more than 150 watts or a syst...

Page 114: ...less charging system The vehicle must be in ON RUN START ACC ACCESSORY or Retained Accessory Power RAP The wireless charging feature may not correctly indicate charging when the vehicle is in RAP See Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 194 The operating temperature is 20 C 4 F to 60 C 140 F for the charging system and 0 C 32 F to 35 C 95 F for the phone Warning Remove all metal objects from the chargin...

Page 115: ...r of the center console To activate the cigarette lighter push it into the heating element and let go The lighter pops out when it is ready to be used Caution Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let the lighter back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating can occur to the lighter or heating element or a fuse could be blown Do not hold a cigarett...

Page 116: ...Cadillac XTS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 9234768 2016 crc 5 19 15 Instruments and Controls 115 Instrument Cluster English Base Cluster Shown Metric Similar ...

Page 117: ...Cadillac XTS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 9234768 2016 crc 5 19 15 116 Instruments and Controls English Uplevel Balanced Cluster Shown Metric Similar ...

Page 118: ...ce configuration 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 The...

Page 119: ...e in one of the interactive display zones on the cluster 2 Press SEL on the center of the five way control to enter the Options menu Units Press SEL while Units is highlighted to enter the Unit menu Choose English 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 sele...

Page 120: ...on Center DIC 0 134 Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Caution If the engine is operated with the rpm s in the warning area at the high end of the tachometer the vehicle could be damaged and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not operate the engine with the rpm s in the warning area Fuel Gauge Base Level Uplevel Balanced Config...

Page 121: ...k s capacity to fill the tank The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on and goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off Boost Gauge Performance Configuration Only Metric English This gauge indicates boost under heavier throttle It displays the air pressure level in the intake manifold before it e...

Page 122: ...ly Metric English This gauge shows the engine oil temperature If the gauge pointer moves into the high end it means that the engine oil has overheated If the vehicle has been operated under normal driving conditions pull off the road stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible See Engine Oil 0 250 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Metric Base Level ...

Page 123: ...too hot Pull off the road stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster When the vehicle is started this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled This cycle...

Page 124: ...eadiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system The system check includes the airbag sensor s 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 72 The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started...

Page 125: ...ain 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 0 123 for more information in...

Page 126: ...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 Continued Caution Continued costly repairs n...

Page 127: ... 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 128: ...he 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 Sy...

Page 129: ...he light comes on steady If the ABS light 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 0 126 and Brake System Messages 0 141 Lane Depar...

Page 130: ...le Ahead Indicator If equipped this indicator will display green when a vehicle is detected ahead and amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely See Forward Collision Alert FCA System 0 223 Traction Off Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light then tur...

Page 131: ...e StabiliTrak system have been disabled A DIC message may display Check the DIC messages to determine which feature s is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires service If the light is on and flashing the TCS and or the StabiliTrak system is actively working See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 203 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light On some vehicles this light c...

Page 132: ...rected the light will come on at every ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 288 Engine Oil Pressure Light Caution 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...

Page 133: ...ngine 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 43 High Beam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 0 162 IntelliBeam Light This light comes on when the IntelliBeam system if equipped is enabled See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 160 A...

Page 134: ...d ready and turns green when the cruise control is set and active See Cruise Control 0 206 Adaptive Cruise Control Light This light is white when the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC if equipped is on and ready and turns green when the ACC is set and active See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 208 Door Ajar Light For vehicles equipped with this light it comes on when a door is open or not securely latched Bef...

Page 135: ...ossible info displays 4 Press SEL while an item is highlighted to select or deselect that item When an item is selected a checkmark will appear next to it DIC Information Displays The following is the list of all possible DIC information displays Some of the information displays may not be available for your particular vehicle Speed Base Cluster Shows the vehicle speed in either kilometers per hou...

Page 136: ...cts only the approximate fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and changes frequently as driving conditions change Average Speed Shows the average speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour km h or miles per hour mph This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this value The average speed can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this...

Page 137: ... telltale Battery Voltage Shows the current battery voltage Oil Life Shows an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99 is displayed that means 99 of the current oil life remains When the remaining oil life is low the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display See Engine Oil Messages 0 143 The oil should be changed as soon as possible See Engine Oil 0 250 ...

Page 138: ... the front of the vehicle Caution If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle Do not use the HUD image as a parking aid The HUD information can be displayed in various languages The speedometer reading and other numerical values can be displayed in either English or metric units The language selection is changed through the radio and the u...

Page 139: ...ift 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 compensate for outside lighting The HUD brightness control can also be adjusted as needed The HUD image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and position of the sunlight on the HUD display This is normal Polarized sunglasse...

Page 140: ...ument cluster may also display in any HUD view Metric English Navigation View This displays the speed view along with Turn by Turn Navigation information When navigation routing is not active No Route Active is displayed Navigation Turn by Turn Alerts shown in the instrument cluster may also be displayed in any HUD view Metric English Performance View This displays the speedometer reading rpm read...

Page 141: ...g SEL The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed All messages should be taken seriously and clearing the messages does not correct the problem The following are some of the vehicle messages that may be displayed depending on the vehicle content Battery Voltage and Charging Messages BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the vehicle has dete...

Page 142: ...the vehicle is in motion See Electric Parking Brake 0 201 SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message may be displayed when there is a problem with the brake boost assist system The brake boost assist motor may be heard and brake pedal pulsation may be felt This is normal under these conditions Take the vehicle to your dealer for service SERVICE PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed when there is a proble...

Page 143: ...cle Put the vehicle in P Park before exiting Door Ajar Messages DOOR OPEN A door open symbol will be displayed on the DIC showing which door is open If the vehicle has been shifted out of P Park a DOOR OPEN message will also be displayed The DOOR OPEN message may also be displayed if the vehicle starts to move Close the door completely HOOD OPEN This message will display along with a hood open sym...

Page 144: ...System 0 252 Driver Information Center DIC 0 134 Engine Oil 0 250 and Maintenance Schedule 0 330 ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine oil temperature is too hot Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL On some vehicles this message displays when the engine oil level may be too low Check the oil level before filling to the recommended...

Page 145: ... Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 28 NO REMOTE DETECTED PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART This message displays when attempting to turn off the vehicle and the RKE transmitter is no longer detected Restarting is allowed without the RKE transmitter for five minutes Press the brake pedal to restart the vehicle NUMBER OF KEYS PROGRAMMED This m...

Page 146: ...et to the Alert setting This setting disables most FAB functions Some last second automatic braking capability is still provided with the Alert setting but braking is less likely to occur See Front Automatic Braking FAB System 0 225 AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP UNAVAILABLE This message displays when the Front Automatic Braking FAB System has been unavailable for some time The FAB System does not need ...

Page 147: ...sist system has been turned off or when there is a temporary condition causing the system to be disabled REAR AUTO BRAKE AND PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE This message displays when attempting to activate the parking and backing features of the Driver Assistance System when they are temporarily unavailable The system does not need service This can occur under the following conditions The radar is not cl...

Page 148: ...his message remains on after continued driving the vehicle needs service Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA and Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA features will not work Take the vehicle to your dealer SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE This message indicates that Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA and Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA are disabled either because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blin...

Page 149: ...em See Magnetic Ride Control 0 205 Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System TCS See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 203 TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System TCS has been turned off See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 203 TRAC...

Page 150: ...T 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 0 131 If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC stop as soon as you can 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 0 277 Vehicle Load Limits 0 186 and Tire P...

Page 151: ... the washer fluid level is low Fill the windshield washer reservoir as soon as possible See Engine Compartment Overview 0 246 for the location of the windshield washer reservoir Also see Washer Fluid 0 262 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 ne...

Page 152: ...n the keypad 2 Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen 3 Re enter the four digit code Press LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or unlock the system Press Back to go back to the previous menu Radio Touch and the following may display Manage Favorites Number of Favorites Shown Bose Audio Pilot Maximum Start Up Volume Manage Favorites This allows favorites to be edited See Manage Favorites in Settings unde...

Page 153: ...he heated seats at the level required by the interior temperature The auto heated seats can be turned off by using the heated seat buttons on the center stack See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 60 Select Off or On Auto Defog When set to On the front defog will automatically react to temperature and humidity conditions that may cause fogging Select Off or On Auto Rear Defog If equipped this al...

Page 154: ... display Auto Memory Recall Easy Exit Options Chime Volume Reverse Tilt Mirror Auto Mirror Folding Rain Sense Wipers Auto Memory Recall This feature automatically recalls the current driver s previously stored 1 or 2 button positions when entering the vehicle See Memory Seats 0 59 Select Off or On Easy Exit Options This feature automatically recalls the current driver s previously stored Exit butt...

Page 155: ...wer Door Locks Select and the following may display Unlocked Door Anti Lockout Auto Door Unlock Delayed Door Lock Unlocked Door Anti Lockout When on this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open If Off is selected the Delayed Door Lock menu will be available Select Off or On Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the ...

Page 156: ...hen using the button on the driver door to unlock the vehicle Select All Doors or Driver Door Passive Door Lock This allows passive locking to be turned on or off and selects feedback See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 28 Select On On with Horn Chirp or Off Remote Left in Vehicle Alert This feature sounds an alert when the RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle Select Off or On Blueto...

Page 157: ...creen Select to calibrate the touchscreen then follow the prompts Turn Display Off Select to turn the display off Touch anywhere on the display area or any faceplate button to turn the display on Rear Camera This allows for Rear Parking Assist Symbols and Guidance Lines to be turned off or on Select Off or On for the desired feature See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 217 Return to Fac...

Page 158: ...r use in other vehicles as well as for future programming Erase the programming when vehicle ownership is terminated See Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons later in this section To program a garage door opener park outside directly in line with and facing the garage door opener receiver Clear all people and objects near the garage door Make sure the hand held transmitter has a new battery for...

Page 159: ...n for five seconds If the light stays on or the garage door moves programming is complete If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds then changes to a solid light and the garage door does not move continue with programming Steps 4 6 Learn or Smart Button 4 After completing Steps 1 3 locate the Learn or Smart button inside the garage on the garage door opener receiver The name and color ...

Page 160: ...rsal Remote system The Universal Remote system indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with Step 3 under Programming the Universal Remote System to complete Universal Remote System Operation Using the Universal Remote System Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote system button for at least one half second The indicator light will come on while the signal is bei...

Page 161: ...165 Courtesy Lamps 165 Dome Lamps 165 Reading Lamps 165 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 166 Exit Lighting 166 Battery Power Protection 166 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 166 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever Turn the control to the following positions O Off Turns off the exterior lamps The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is ...

Page 162: ...ver 40 km h 25 mph There is a sensor near the top center of the windshield that automatically controls the system Keep this area of the windshield clear of debris to allow for best system performance The high beam headlamps remain on under the automatic control until one of the following situations occurs The system detects an approaching vehicle s headlamps The system detects a preceding vehicle ...

Page 163: ...Low Beam Changer 2 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Push the turn signal lever away from you and release to turn the high beams on To return to low beams push the lever again or pull it toward you and release This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the high beam headlamps are on Flash to Pass To flash the high beams pull the turn signal lever toward you and release Daytime Run...

Page 164: ... 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 on wiper speed When the wi...

Page 165: ...the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change Hold it there until the lane change is completed If the lever is briefly pressed and released the turn signal flashes three times The turn and lane change signal can be turned off ma...

Page 166: ...rol will set the lowest level to which the displays will automatically be adjusted Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the DOOR position Dome Lamps The dome lamp is in the overhead console To change the dome lamp settings press OFF Turns the lamp off even when a door is open DOOR The lamp comes on when a door is opened ON Turns the lamp on Read...

Page 167: ...tter This feature can be changed See Vehicle Locator Lights under Vehicle Personalization 0 150 Exit Lighting Some exterior lamps and interior lights come on at night or in areas with limited lighting when the driver door is opened after the ignition is turned off The dome lamp comes on after the ignition is changed to the OFF position The exterior lamps and dome lamp remain on for a set amount of...

Page 168: ...been manually left on This protects against draining the battery To restart the 10 minute timer turn the exterior lamp control to the off position and then back to the parking lamp or headlamp position To keep the lamps on for more than 10 minutes the ignition must be in the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN position ...

Page 169: ...19 15 168 Infotainment System Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment 168 Introduction Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio audio players phone navigation system and voice or speech recognition It also includes information on settings ...

Page 170: ...ce Passenger Compartment Air Filter 176 Service 176 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System 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 OFF Fan 4 Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats If Equipped 5 Recirculation 6 Rear Wind...

Page 171: ... 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 The air delivery mode can be adjusted on the climate control status screen Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed air delivery air conditioning and recirculation in order to heat or co...

Page 172: ...ess this button on the front climate control touch screen to open the rear climate control screen The rear climate control settings can now be adjusted from the front passenger area Manual Operation z 9 y Fan Control 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 the speed more qui...

Page 173: ...culation mode is active This helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or reduce the outside air and odors that might enter Pressing this button cancels automatic recirculation Press AUTO to return to automatic operation recirculation runs automatically as needed Manual recirculation mode is not available when in Defrost or Defog modes Auto Defog The climate control system may have a sensor...

Page 174: ...l activate at the level required by the vehicle s interior temperature To turn off press J or z The auto heated seats can be turned on or off See Vehicle Personalization 0 150 and Heated and Ventilated Seats 0 13 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 previ...

Page 175: ... Climate Control Touch Screen 7 Rear Control Lockout 8 Air Delivery Mode Control Rear Press this button on the front climate control touch screen to open the rear climate control screen The rear climate control settings can now be adjusted from the front passenger area O On Off Press the O button or REAR O on the touch screen to turn the rear climate control on or off If the rear climate control i...

Page 176: ...ontrol Press or press and hold the front climate control buttons or touch screen to increase or decrease the rear climate airflow Temperature Control Press or press and hold the rear temperature control buttons or touch screen to adjust the rear passenger temperature Press for warmer air and press for cooler air Y Air Delivery Mode Control Press the desired mode button on the touch screen or the M...

Page 177: ... the outside of the vehicle Do not attach any devices to the air vent slats This restricts airflow and may cause damage to the air vents Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter reduces dust pollen and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance See Maintenance Schedule 0 330 See you...

Page 178: ...t should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation During service all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on inhalation combustion frostbite or other health based concerns ...

Page 179: ...sion 197 Manual Mode 199 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 200 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 200 Electric Parking Brake 201 Brake Assist 202 Hill Start Assist HSA 203 Ride Control Systems Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 203 Magnetic Ride Control 205 Limited Slip Rear Axle 205 Automatic Level Control 205 Cruise Control Cruise Control 206 Adaptive Cruise Control 208 Driver Assistance Sy...

Page 180: ...se 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 adjusting climate control and seat settings Program all trip informat...

Page 181: ...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 perception time Actually do...

Page 182: ...unt of steering effort required is less at slower speeds to make the vehicle more maneuverable and easier to park At faster speeds the steering effort increases to provide a sport like feel to the steering This provides maximum control and stability Hydraulic Power Steering If the vehicle has hydraulic power steering it may require maintenance See Power Steering Fluid LFX with FWD 0 261 or Power S...

Page 183: ...ee control systems Braking Skid wheels are not rolling Steering or Cornering Skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force Acceleration Skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible If ...

Page 184: ...ugh flowing water could cause the vehicle to be carried away If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous Water can build up under the vehicle s tires so they actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast ...

Page 185: ...e Snow or ice between the tires and the road creates less traction or grip so drive carefully Wet ice can occur at about 0 C 32 F when freezing rain begins to fall Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated For Slippery Road Driving Accelerate gently Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick Turn on Traction Control ...

Page 186: ...arm also helps If it takes time for help to arrive when running the engine push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed This keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps Do this as little as possible to save fuel If the Vehicle Is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand mud...

Page 187: ...stalled options Two labels on the vehicle may show how much weight it may properly carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification label Warning Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles This could cause loss...

Page 188: ...weight Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the availabl...

Page 189: ... Example 2 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 453 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 68 kg 150 lbs 5 340 kg 750 lbs 3 Available Cargo Weight 113 kg 250 lbs Example 3 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 453 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 91 kg 200 lbs 5 453 kg 1 000 lbs 3 Available Cargo Weight 0 kg 0 lbs Refer to the vehicle s Tire and Loading Information label for specific ...

Page 190: ...cle is a professional vehicle the vehicle specific certification label is provided by the final stage manufacturer The coach builder should be consulted if the final stage manufacturer s label is not present The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR label should be on the center pillar B pillar Warning Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put thi...

Page 191: ...ine speed and load can be gradually increased Ignition Positions The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start Pressing the button cycles it through three modes ACC ACCESSORY ON RUN START and Stopping the Engine OFF The transmitter must be in the vehicle for the system to operate If the pushbutton start is not working the vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal cau...

Page 192: ...he brake and steering systems and disable the airbags While driving only shut the vehicle off in an emergency If the vehicle cannot be pulled over and must be shut off while driving press and hold the ENGINE START STOP button for longer than two seconds or press twice in five seconds ACC ACCESSORY Amber Indicator Light This mode allows the use of some electrical accessories when the engine is off ...

Page 193: ...d there may be loss of power steering assist Caution If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty See Add On Electrical Equipment 0 240 Starting Procedure 1 With the Keyless Access system the RKE transmitter must be in the vehicle Press the ENGINE START STOP button with the brake pedal appl...

Page 194: ...y after starting it Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts Engine Heater The engine coolant heater if available can help 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 the vehicle An internal thermostat in the p...

Page 195: ... 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 store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts The length of time the heater s...

Page 196: ...he vehicle with the engine running be sure the vehicle is in P Park and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you have moved the shift lever into P Park hold down the regular brake pedal See if you can move the shift lever away from P Park without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P Park Torque Lock Torque lock is whe...

Page 197: ...ever button again 3 Move the shift lever to the desired position If you still cannot move the shift lever from P Park consult your dealer or a professional towing service Parking over Things That Burn Warning Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn Engine Exhaust Warning Engine exhaust co...

Page 198: ...arage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running If the vehicle is left with the engine running follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move See Shifting Into Park 0 195 and Engine Exhaust 0 196 If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips 0 236 Automatic...

Page 199: ...nd move the shift lever into another gear See Shifting out of Park 0 195 R Use this gear to back up Caution Shifting to R Reverse while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Shift to R Reverse only after the vehicle is stopped To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging the transmi...

Page 200: ... current driving conditions In M Manual Mode the transmission will shift as an automatic until the Tap Shift controls are used Tap Shift activates driver manual gear selection See Manual Mode 0 199 Manual Mode Tap Shift Tap Shift allows the driver to manually control the automatic transmission To use Tap Shift the shift lever must be in M Manual Mode Vehicles with this feature have indicators on t...

Page 201: ...n be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little This is normal If there is a problem with ABS this warning light stays on See Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 0 128 If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle a computer senses the wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the comp...

Page 202: ...wer the EPB cannot be applied or released Before leaving the vehicle check the red parking brake status light to ensure that the parking brake is applied EPB Apply To apply the EPB 1 Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop 2 Lift up the EPB switch momentarily The red parking brake status light will flash and then stay on once the EPB is fully applied If the red parking brake status light flashes...

Page 203: ...e is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving Automatic EPB Release The EPB will automatically release if the vehicle is running placed into gear and an attempt is made to drive away Avoid rapid acceleration when the EPB is applied to preserve parking brake lining life If parking on a hill or if the vehicle is pulling a trailer see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips 0 ...

Page 204: ...ver in maintaining control especially on slippery road conditions TCS activates if it senses that any of the drive wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction On an All Wheel Drive AWD vehicle the system will operate if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens TCS applies the brakes to the spinning wheels and reduces engine power to limit ...

Page 205: ...ive the vehicle If d comes on and stays on the vehicle may need more time to diagnose the problem If the condition persists see your dealer Turning the Systems Off and On The button for TCS and StabiliTrak is on the center stack Caution Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off The vehicle driveline could be damaged To turn off only TCS press and release the g button The Tracti...

Page 206: ...shift lever is placed in M Manual Mode When the shift lever is placed in D Drive the system will revert back to Tour Mode The Driver Information Center DIC briefly displays the appropriate message on vehicle startup or when a new mode is selected See Ride Control System Messages 0 147 Limited Slip Rear Axle Vehicles with a limited slip rear axle can give more traction on snow mud ice sand or grave...

Page 207: ...ery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads With cruise control a speed of about 40 km h 25 mph or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 40 km h 25 mph If the Traction Control Electronic Stability Control sy...

Page 208: ...uise when not desired Keep the J button off when cruise is not being used 1 Press J 2 Get up to the desired speed 3 Press and release SET The desired set speed briefly appears in the instrument cluster 4 Remove foot from the accelerator When the cruise control has been set to the desired speed a green cruise control indicator appears on the instrument cluster and a cruise set speed message appears...

Page 209: ...units displayed Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed When you take your foot off the pedal the vehicle will slow down to the previous set cruise speed While pressing the accelerator pedal or shortly following the release to override cruise briefly applying the SET switch will result in cruise set to the current vehicle speed Usi...

Page 210: ...ions allow ACC to be safely used the ACC can be turned back on ACC will not engage if the TCS or StabiliTrak electronic stability control system is disabled Warning ACC has limited braking ability and may not have time to slow the vehicle down enough to avoid a collision with another vehicle you are following This can occur when vehicles suddenly slow or stop ahead or enter your lane Also see Aler...

Page 211: ...eedometer press SET down to the second detent Cancel Press to disengage ACC without erasing the selected set speed Follow Distance Gap Press to select a following gap time or distance setting for ACC of Far Medium or Near Setting Adaptive Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in use it could get pressed and go into cruise when not desired Keep the cruise control button off when cruise...

Page 212: ...increments press RES up to the first detent For each press the vehicle goes 1 km h 1 mph faster To increase vehicle speed in larger increments press RES up to the second detent For each press the vehicle speed increases to the next 5 km h 5 mph mark on the speedometer When it is determined that there is no vehicle ahead or the vehicle ahead is beyond the selected following gap then the vehicle spe...

Page 213: ...ap The range of selectable gaps may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions Changing the gap setting automatically changes the alert timing sensitivity Far Medium or Near for the Forward Collision Alert FCA feature See Forward Collision Alert FCA System 0 223 Alerting the Driver If ACC is engaged driver action may be required when ACC cannot apply sufficient braking because of ap...

Page 214: ... stability control system has activated or been disabled No traffic or other objects are being detected There is a fault in the system The ACC active symbol will not be displayed when ACC is no longer active Notification to Resume ACC ACC will maintain a follow gap behind a detected vehicle and slow your vehicle to a stop behind that vehicle If the stopped vehicle ahead has driven away and ACC has...

Page 215: ...lerator pedal is not being pressed Warning The ACC will not automatically apply the brakes if your foot is resting on the accelerator pedal You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you Curves in the Road Warning On curves ACC may not detect a vehicle ahead in your lane You could be startled if the vehicle accelerates up to the set speed especially when following a vehicle exiting or entering exit r...

Page 216: ...ad until it is completely in the lane The brakes may need to be manually applied Do Not Use ACC on Hills and When Towing a Trailer Do not use ACC when driving on steep hills or when towing a trailer ACC will not detect a vehicle in the lane while driving on steep hills The driver will often need to take over acceleration and braking on steep hills especially when towing a trailer If the brakes are...

Page 217: ...ttention and driving safely You may not hear or feel alerts or warnings provided by these systems Failure to use proper care when driving may result in injury death or vehicle damage See Defensive Driving 0 180 Continued Warning Continued Under many conditions these systems will not Detect children pedestrians bicyclists or animals Detect vehicles or objects outside the area monitored by the syste...

Page 218: ...park or avoid objects Always check around the vehicle when parking or backing Rear Vision Camera RVC When the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse the RVC displays an image of the area behind the vehicle in the center stack display The previous screen displays when the vehicle is shifted out of R Reverse after a short delay To return to the previous screen sooner press a button on the infotainment sy...

Page 219: ...d by the Surround Vision Cameras 2 Area Not Shown Front Vision Camera If equipped a view of the area in front of the vehicle displays in the center stack The view displays after shifting from R Reverse to a forward gear or by pressing CAMERA in the center stack and when the vehicle is moving forward slower than 8 km h 5 mph If equipped the front view camera also displays when the Parking Assist sy...

Page 220: ...efore moving forward or backing The instrument cluster may have a parking assist display with bars that show distance to object and object location information for the Parking Assist system As the object gets closer more bars light up and the bars change color from yellow to amber to red When an object is first detected in the rear one beep will be heard from the rear or both sides of the Safety A...

Page 221: ...em is not designed to replace driver braking and only works in R Reverse when an object is detected directly behind the vehicle It may not brake or stop in time to avoid a crash It will not brake for objects when the vehicle is moving at very low speeds It does not detect children pedestrians bicyclists animals or objects below the bumper or that are too close or too far from the vehicle To preven...

Page 222: ...e models on or off see Rear Camera under Vehicle Personalization 0 150 RCTA can be turned on or off through vehicle personalization See Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization 0 150 Automatic Parking Assist APA If equipped APA searches for and steers the vehicle into parallel and perpendicular parking spots When using APA you must still shift gears and control the brakes and acce...

Page 223: ...ough space is found Follow the instructions in the DIC When instructed to drive in reverse shift to R Reverse to engage automatic steering The steering wheel will vibrate briefly as a reminder to remove hands from the steering wheel Check surroundings and continue braking or accelerating as needed and be prepared to stop to avoid vehicles pedestrians or objects If the vehicle exceeds 10 km h 6 mph...

Page 224: ...lses the driver seat FCA also lights an amber visual alert if following another vehicle much too closely FCA detects vehicles within a distance of approximately 60 m 197 ft and operates at speeds above 40 km h 25 mph If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control ACC it can detect vehicles to distances of approximately 110 m 360 ft and operates at all speeds See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 208 Warning F...

Page 225: ...now Continued Warning Continued or ice or if the windshield is damaged It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads or in conditions that can limit visibility such as fog rain or snow or if the headlamps or windshield are not cleaned or in proper condition Keep the windshield headlamps and FCA sensors clean and in good repair Collision Alert With Head Up Display Without Head Up Displ...

Page 226: ...ive Cruise Control ACC changing the FCA timing setting automatically changes the following gap setting Far Medium or Near Unnecessary Alerts FCA may provide unnecessary alerts for turning vehicles vehicles in other lanes objects that are not vehicles or shadows These alerts are normal operation and the vehicle does not need service Cleaning the System If the FCA system does not seem to operate pro...

Page 227: ...Complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes and or steer the vehicle to avoid crashes FAB may slow the vehicle to a complete stop to try to avoid a potential crash If this happens FAB may engage the Electric Parking Brake EPB to hold the vehicle at a stop Release the EPB or firmly press the accelerator pedal Warning FAB may automa...

Page 228: ...The SBZA warning display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on Warning SBZA does not alert the driver to vehicles rapidly approaching outside of the side blind zones pedestrians bicyclists or animals It may not provide alerts when changing lanes under all driving conditions Failure to use proper care when changing lanes may result in injury ...

Page 229: ... back when a trailer is towed Use caution while changing lanes when towing a trailer SBZA may alert to objects attached to the vehicle such as a trailer bicycle or object extending out to either side of the vehicle This is normal system operation the vehicle does not need service SBZA may not always alert the driver to vehicles in the side blind zone especially in wet conditions The system does no...

Page 230: ...inding or hilly roads If LDW only detects lane markings on one side of the road it will only warn you when departing the lane on the side where it has detected a lane marking Always keep your attention on the road and maintain proper vehicle position within the lane or vehicle damage injury or death could occur Always keep the windshield headlamps and camera sensors clean and in good repair Do not...

Page 231: ... The LKA system will not assist or provide an LDW alert if it detects that you are actively steering Override LKA by turning the steering wheel LKA uses a camera to detect lane markings between 60 km h 37 mph and 180 km h 112 mph Warning The LKA system does not continuously steer the vehicle It may not keep the vehicle in the lane or give a Lane Departure Warning LDW alert even if a lane marking i...

Page 232: ...n LDW alert by flashing A amber as the lane marking is crossed Additionally there will be three beeps or the driver seat will pulse three times on the right or left depending on the lane departure direction The LKA system does not continuously steer the vehicle If LKA does not detect active driver steering an alert and chime may be provided Move the steering wheel to dismiss When the System Does N...

Page 233: ... heard when using gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher the engine needs service 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 ...

Page 234: ...e vehicle warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If planning to drive in countries outside the U S or Canada the proper fuel 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 c...

Page 235: ...inserted 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 Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds before removing the nozzle After initial shutoff do...

Page 236: ...Filling a Portable Fuel Container Warning Filling a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle can cause fuel vapors that can ignite either by static electricity or other means You or others could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged Always Use approved fuel containers Remove the container from the vehicle trunk or pickup bed before filling Place the container on the ground Pla...

Page 237: ...owing do not drive over 80 km h 50 mph and do not make starts at full throttle 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 Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control when towing The Front Automatic Braking System should be set to Off when towing See Front Automatic Braking FAB System 0 225 Turn off Parkin...

Page 238: ...he left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Caution Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle The vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so the ...

Page 239: ...iler wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the brake pedal Then apply the parking brake and shift into P Park 5 Release the brake pedal Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply and hold the brake pedal 2 Start the engine 3 Shift into a gear 4 Release the parking brake 5 Let up on the brake pedal 6 Drive slowly until the tra...

Page 240: ...fices See Customer Assistance Offices 0 347 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load 1 of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo carried in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle If there are a lot of options equipment passengers or cargo i...

Page 241: ...d the trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Leave enough slack so the rig can turn Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes Does the trailer have its own brakes Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed adjusted an...

Page 242: ...nd would not be covered by the warranty Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment Add on equipment can drain the vehicle s 12 volt battery even if the vehicle is not operating The vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle see Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 0 83 and Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 0 83 ...

Page 243: ... Switch Check 265 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 265 Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 266 Wiper Blade Replacement 266 Windshield Replacement 267 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 267 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 268 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 268 LED Lighting 268 Back Up Lamps 268 License Plate Lamp 269 Replacement Bulbs 269 Electrical System Electrical...

Page 244: ...one of these marks California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the 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 0 264 and Jump Starting Nort...

Page 245: ...alled by a dealer technician Also see Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 0 83 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work Warning It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge service manual tools or parts Always follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work If doing some of your own se...

Page 246: ...o to the front of the vehicle to find the secondary hood release handle The handle is under the front edge of the hood near the center Push the handle to the right and at the same time raise the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then bring the hood from full open to within 15 cm 6 in from the closed position pause then push the front center of the hood with a...

Page 247: ...Cadillac XTS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 9234768 2016 crc 5 19 15 246 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 3 6L V6 Engine ...

Page 248: ...ck Out of View See Engine Oil 0 250 5 Engine Cover 0 249 6 Engine Cooling Fans Out of View See Cooling System 0 255 7 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid 0 263 8 Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Engine Coolant 0 256 9 Battery North America 0 264 Battery Cover not Shown 10 Remote Positive Terminal Battery Cover not Shown See Jump Starting North America 0 313 11 Engine Compartment Fu...

Page 249: ...Cadillac XTS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 9234768 2016 crc 5 19 15 248 Vehicle Care 3 6L V6 Engine Twin Turbo ...

Page 250: ...ee Cooling System 0 255 7 Charged Air Coolant Reservoir and Pressure Cap See Engine Coolant 0 256 8 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid 0 263 9 Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Engine Coolant 0 256 10 Battery North America 0 264 Battery Cover not Shown 11 Remote Positive Terminal Battery Cover not Shown See Jump Starting North America 0 313 12 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 271 13...

Page 251: ... Engine Oil and When to Add Engine Oil in this section Change the engine oil at the appropriate time See Engine Oil Life System 0 252 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 level at each fuel fill In order to get an accurate reading the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick h...

Page 252: ...ve 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 0 246 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick a...

Page 253: ...il stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used 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 ...

Page 254: ...r on the display See Engine Oil Messages 0 143 2 Press SEL on the DIC controls and hold SEL down for a few seconds to clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message and reset the oil life at 100 Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change The oil life system can also be reset as follows ...

Page 255: ...e free of dirt and debris Remove the engine air cleaner filter Lightly tap and shake the engine air cleaner filter away from the vehicle to release dust and dirt Inspect the engine air cleaner filter for damage and replace if damaged Do not clean the engine air cleaner filter or components with water or compressed air To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 3 6L V6 Engine 1 Remove the ...

Page 256: ...eaner filter 6 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 7 Reverse Steps 1 5 to reinstall the air cleaner filter cover housing 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 fil...

Page 257: ... Using coolant other than DEX COOL can cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner Any repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant in the vehicle Engine Coolant The engine and Charged Air Coolant CAC cooling systems in the vehicle are filled with DEX COOL engine coolant mixt...

Page 258: ...mixture of engine coolant for the cooling system See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 339 Never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground or pouring into sewers streams or bodies of water Have the coolant changed by an authorized service center familiar with legal requirements regarding used coolant disposal This will help protect the environment and your hea...

Page 259: ...k pressure cap to cool The coolant surge tank pressure cap can be removed when the cooling system including the surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot 1 Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise If a hiss is heard wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 3 Fill the coolant surge tank with...

Page 260: ...C bottle 3 Replace the pressure cap tightly Engine Overheating The vehicle has an engine coolant temperature gauge and an engine temperature light to warn of engine overheating There are also engine hot messages that may be displayed in the Driver Information Center DIC See Engine Cooling System Messages 0 142 If the decision is made not to lift the hood when one of these warnings appears but get ...

Page 261: ...ir conditioning off 2 Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed Open the windows as necessary 3 When it is safe to do so pull off the road shift to P Park or N Neutral and let the engine idle If the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays the vehicle can be driven Continue to drive the vehicle slow for ...

Page 262: ...See Engine Compartment Overview 0 246 When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or an unusual noise is heard A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How to Check Power Steering Fluid Check the level when the engine is cool To check the power stee...

Page 263: ...Do not use engine coolant antifreeze in the windshield washer It can damage the windshield washer system and paint Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer instructions for adding water Fill the washer fluid tank only three...

Page 264: ...e system parts with new approved replacement parts If this is not done the brakes may not work properly The braking performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts are installed or parts are improperly installed Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap See Engine Compartment Overview 0...

Page 265: ...ing to a possible injury Always use the proper brake fluid Caution If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Immediately wash off any painted surface Battery North America The original equipment battery is maintenance free Do not remove the cap and do not add fluid Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new batte...

Page 266: ...mly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake See Electric Parking Brake 0 201 Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The vehicle should start only in P Park or N Neutral If the vehicle starts in any other position contact your dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function...

Page 267: ...y remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the P Park mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to P Park Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact your dealer if service is required Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking It is a...

Page 268: ...t 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 systems to work properly If it is not there may be unexpected behavior and or...

Page 269: ...our dealer or a qualified technician service them After an HID headlamp bulb has been replaced the beam might be a slightly different shade than it was originally This is normal LED Lighting This vehicle has several LED lamps For replacement of any LED lighting assembly contact your dealer Back Up Lamps 1 Back Up Bulb Socket 2 Back Up Lamp Assembly To replace one of these bulbs 1 Reach under the r...

Page 270: ...3 Turn the bulb socket 1 counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly 3 4 Pull the bulb 2 straight out of the bulb socket 1 5 Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwise to install it into the lamp assembly 6 Push the lamp assembly back into position until the release tab locks into place Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back Up Lam...

Page 271: ...o on and off or remain off Windshield Wipers If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload due to heavy snow or ice may cause wiper linkage damage Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using the windshield wipers If the overloa...

Page 272: ...nd lift it straight up Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown J Case Fuses Usage 6 Wiper 12 Starter 21 Rear Power Windows J Case Fuses Usage 22 Sunroof 24 Front Power Windows 25 Retained Accessory Power 26 Antilock Brake System...

Page 273: ...9 Ignition Coils Odd 6 Cylinder Engine 10 Engine Control Module Switched Battery from Engine Control Module Relay 11 6 Cylinder Engine Post Catalytic Converter Oxygen Sensor Heater Mass Air Flow Sensor Flex Fuel Sensor 13 Run Crank for Transmission Control Module and Chassis Control Module 14 Right Rear Heated Seat 15 Left Rear Heated Seat Mini Fuses Usage 16 Not Used 17 Body Run Crank 18 Autonet ...

Page 274: ...nk for Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Mini Fuses Usage 55 Outside Rearview Mirror Front Window Switches 56 Windshield Washer 57 Steering Column Lock 60 Heated Mirror 62 Massage Memory Bolster 64 Adaptive Forward Lighting AFL Module Battery 66 Trunk Release 67 Chassis Control Module 69 Regulated Voltage Control Sensor 70 Vent Canister Solenoid 71 Memory Module Mini Relays Usage 7 Engine C...

Page 275: ...r toward you to release it from the hinge The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Fuses Usage 1 Wireless Charger Module 2 Body Control Module 7 3 Body Control Module 5 4 Radio Fuses Usage 5 Infotainment and Center Stack Displays Head up Display Instrument Cluster Rear Seat Entertainment 6 Power Outlet 1 7 Power Outlet 2 8 Body Control Module 1 9 Body Control...

Page 276: ...Controller 18 Logistics 19 Electronic Steering Column Lock 20 Telematics OnStar 21 Spare 22 Steering Wheel Controls Backlight 23 Body Control Module 3 24 Body Control Module 2 25 Power Steering Column 26 AC DC Inverter Relays Usage R1 Glove Box R2 Logistics R3 Retained Accessory Power Accessory Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is on the left side of the trunk behind a co...

Page 277: ...Not Used Fuse Number Usage F04 Leveling Compressor F05 Not Used F06 Not Used F07 Not Used F08 Front Courtesy Lamps Fuse Number Usage F09 Not Used F10 Not Used F11 Not Used F12 Not Used F13 Not Used F14 Not Used F15 Not Used F16 Video Processing Module F17 Not Used F18 Semi active Damping System F19 Universal Garage Door Opener Rain Light and Humidity Sensor F20 Shunt F21 Side Blind Zone F22 Not Us...

Page 278: ...d Relays Usage K2 Front Courtesy Lamps Relay K3 Leveling Compressor Relay K4 Logic Wheels and Tires Tires Every new GM vehicle has high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer Warning Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangero...

Page 279: ...km h 35 mph on slippery surfaces such as snow mud ice etc Excessive spinning may cause the tires to explode See Tire Pressure for High Speed Operation 0 286 for inflation pressure adjustment for high speed driving All Season Tires This vehicle may come with all season tires These tires are designed to provide good overall performance on most road surfaces and weather conditions Original equipment ...

Page 280: ...with high performance summer tires These tires have a special tread and compound that are optimized for maximum dry and wet road performance This special tread and compound will have decreased performance in cold climates and on ice and snow It is recommended that winter tires be installed on the vehicle if frequent driving at temperatures below approximately 5 C 40 F or on ice or snow covered roa...

Page 281: ...cture The last four digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufactured date The first two digits represent the week 01 52 and the last two digits the year For example the third week of the year 2010 would have a four digit DOT date of 0310 4 Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following the DOT Department of Transportation code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows ...

Page 282: ...tire 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 4 Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load 5 Tire Inflation The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 420 kPa 60 psi For more information on tire pre...

Page 283: ...pe of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction 5 Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches 6 Service Description These characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire The load index represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to c...

Page 284: ... TIN an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating See Vehicle Load Limits 0 186 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle See Vehicle Load Limits 0 186 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle See Vehicle Load Limits 0 186 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an asymmet...

Page 285: ...y cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Rim A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead Speed Rating An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amoun...

Page 286: ...ng and overheating which could lead to a blowout Premature or irregular wear Poor handling Reduced fuel economy Overinflated tires or tires that have too much air can result in Unusual wear Poor handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards The Tire and Loading Information label on the vehicle indicates the original equipment tires and the correct cold tire inflation pressures The recommen...

Page 287: ...nty Professional Vehicle If the vehicle has P245 45R19 size tires the cold inflation pressure is 35 psi 241 kPa If the vehicle has 235 55R18 size tires the cold inflation pressure depends on the vehicle mass and should be determined by the vehicle coach builder A Tire and Loading Information label provided by the final stage manufacturer should be attached to the B pillar on the driver side of the...

Page 288: ...d to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure...

Page 289: ...ensors monitor the air pressure in the tires and transmits the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle When a low tire pressure condition is detected the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster If the warning light comes on stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information ...

Page 290: ... malfunction the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle A DIC warning message also displays The malfunction light and DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the problem is corrected Some of the conditions that can cause these to come on are One of the road tires has been replaced with the spare tire The spare ...

Page 291: ...n tool A TPMS relearn tool can also be purchased See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor Activation Tool at www gmtoolsandequipment com or call 1 800 GM TOOLS 1 800 468 6657 There are two minutes to match the first tire wheel position and five minutes overall to match all four tire wheel positions If it takes longer the matching process stops and must be restarted The TPMS sensor matching process is 1 Se...

Page 292: ...as one be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month Replace the tire if The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen There is cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that cannot be repaired...

Page 293: ...In an emergency a cloth or a paper towel can be used however use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt Lightly coat the center of the wheel hub with wheel bearing grease after a wheel change or tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build up Do not get grease on the flat wheel mounting surface or on the wheel nuts or bolts When It Is Time for New Tires Factors such as mainte...

Page 294: ...ors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec system rating When replacement tires are needed GM strongly recommends buying tires with the same TPC Spec rating GM s exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of the vehicle including brake system performance ride and handling traction control and tire pressure monitoring perfo...

Page 295: ...e replaced with a tire that does not have a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction radial as the original tires Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate low pressure warning if non TPC Spec rated tires are installed See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 287 The Tire and Loading Information label indicates the orig...

Page 296: ... diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shou...

Page 297: ...e Federal Motor Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire f...

Page 298: ...eadlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Professional vehicle wheels have a unique offset and bolt hole diameter Professional vehicle wheels have six wheel nuts Non professional vehicle wheels have five wheel nuts See Tire Changing 0 307 Used Replacement Wheels Warning Replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous How it has been ...

Page 299: ...hicle It may be very bumpy and noisy Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible Warning Driving on a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire Re inflating 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 o...

Page 300: ... see Tire Changing 0 307 To use the tire sealant and compressor kit see Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 0 299 When the vehicle has a flat tire 2 use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of 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 Sealant and Compressor Kit Warning Idling a vehi...

Page 301: ...lant and compressor kit there may not be a spare tire or tire changing equipment and on some vehicles there may not be a place to store a tire The tire sealant and compressor can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to 6 mm 0 25 in in the tread area of the tire It can also be used to inflate an underinflated tire If the tire has been separated from the wheel has damaged sidewalls or has a larg...

Page 302: ...ster The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire After usage the sealant canister and sealant air hose assembly must be replaced See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following Using the T...

Page 303: ... sealant air hose 6 onto the tire valve stem Turn it clockwise until it is tight 6 Plug the power plug 8 into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets See Power Outlets 0 111 If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet do not use the cigarette lighter If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter use the cigarette lighter Do not pinch the power p...

Page 304: ... could be warm after usage 12 Unplug the power plug 8 from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle 13 Turn the sealant air hose 6 counterclockwise to remove it from the tire valve stem 14 Replace the tire valve stem cap 15 Replace the sealant air hose 6 and the power plug 8 back in their original location 16 If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure remove the ma...

Page 305: ...cal dealer or in accordance with local state codes and practices 22 Replace with a new canister assembly available from your dealer 23 After temporarily sealing the tire using the tire sealant and compressor kit take the vehicle to an authorized dealer within 161 km 100 mi of driving to have the tire repaired or replaced Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire N...

Page 306: ...ry power outlet in the vehicle Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets See Power Outlets 0 111 If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet do not use the cigarette lighter If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter use the cigarette lighter Do not pinch the power plug cord in the door or window 7 Start the vehicle The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor 8 Press and...

Page 307: ... the power plug 8 and cord back in its original location 15 Place the equipment in the original storage location in the vehicle The tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter located in a compartment on the bottom of its housing that may be used to inflate air mattresses balls etc Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister To remove the sealant canister 1 Unwrap the sealant hos...

Page 308: ...tire next to the tire being changed 4 The jack and tools are stored below the spare tire Remove them from their container and place them near the tire being changed If this is a professional vehicle see the Coachbuilder s Owner Manual for information on the spare tire and tools storage and location Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See If a ...

Page 309: ...cle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training If a jack is provided with the vehicle it is designed only for changing a flat tire If it is used for anything else you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack If a jack is provided with the vehicle only use it for changing a flat tire 6 Plac...

Page 310: ...t on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency a cloth or a paper Continued Warning Continued towel can be used however use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt 12 Remov...

Page 311: ...f The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel Continued Warning Continued nuts See Capacities and Specifications 0 343 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications Caution Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to bra...

Page 312: ...nd the tire 5 Turn the retainer nut clockwise to secure the tire 6 Place the floor cover on the wheel To store the compact spare tire use the shorter mounting bolt The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can Compact Spare Tire Warning Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and h...

Page 313: ...p 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 Full Size Spare Tire If this vehicle came with a full size spare tire it was fully inflated when new however it can lose air over time Check the inflation pressure regularly See Tire Pressure 0 285 and Vehicle Load L...

Page 314: ... See California Proposition 65 Warning 0 243 Warning Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you do not follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you Caution Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not...

Page 315: ...tead of a direct connection to the battery 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Caution If the other vehicle does not have a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use a vehicle that has a 12 volt system with a negative ground for jump starting 2 Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching 3 Set the park...

Page 316: ...adly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Connect one end of the red positive cable to the jump start remote positive terminal for the discharged battery 6 Connect the other end of the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the good battery 7 Connect one end of the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery 8 Connect the other end of th...

Page 317: ...icle and wheel dollies must be used to lift the front wheels off the ground Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing Dinghy ...

Page 318: ...ing a shield only use one that attaches to the towing vehicle Dinghy Towing Caution If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground the drivetrain components could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground If the vehicle must be ...

Page 319: ...e front wheels are locked into the straight ahead position 6 Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer instructions 7 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle 8 Turn the ignition to OFF Dolly Towing from the Front All Wheel Drive Vehicles with All Wheel Drive cannot be dolly towed Dolly Towing from the Rear The vehicle c...

Page 320: ...washers exceeding 8 274 kPa 1 200 psi can result in damage or removal of paint and decals The e symbol is on any underhood compartment electrical center that should not be power washed This could cause damage that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty If using an automatic car wash follow the car wash instructions The windshield wiper and rear window wiper if equipped must be off Remove any...

Page 321: ... by the vehicle warranty The bright metal moldings on the vehicle are aluminum chrome or stainless steel To prevent damage always follow these cleaning instructions Be sure the molding is cool to the touch before applying any cleaning solution Use only approved cleaning solutions for aluminum chrome or stainless steel Some cleaners are highly acidic or contain alkaline substances and can damage th...

Page 322: ...ughly when cleaning the blades Bugs road grime sap and a buildup of vehicle wash wax treatments may cause wiper streaking Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged Damage can be caused by extreme dusty conditions sand salt heat sun snow and ice Weatherstrips Apply Dielectric silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Lubricate weatherst...

Page 323: ...Inspect drum brake linings shoes for wear or cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake master cylinder brake fluid reservoir vacuum pipes electric vacuum pump including bracket and vent hose if equipped Steering Suspension and Chassis Components Visually inspect steering suspension and chassis components for damaged loose or missing parts or signs of w...

Page 324: ... soils Newspapers or dark garments can transfer color to the vehicle s interior Use a soft bristle brush to remove dust from knobs and crevices on the instrument cluster Using a mild soap solution immediately remove hand lotions sunscreen and insect repellent from all interior surfaces or permanent damage may result Use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned to prevent perma...

Page 325: ...achment is being used only use it on the floor carpet Before cleaning gently remove as much of the soil as possible Gently blot liquids with a paper towel Continue blotting until no more soil can be removed For solid soils remove as much as possible prior to vacuuming To clean 1 Saturate a clean lint free colorfast cloth with water Microfiber cloth is recommended to prevent lint transfer to the fa...

Page 326: ...se dirt For a more thorough cleaning use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with a mild soap solution Caution Soaking or saturating leather especially perforated leather as well as other interior surfaces may cause permanent damage Wipe excess moisture from these surfaces after cleaning and allow them to dry naturally Never use heat steam or spot removers Do not use cleaners that contain silicone or...

Page 327: ...an cause a crash and injury Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle If the floor mats need replacing it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased Non GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals Always check that the floo...

Page 328: ...34768 2016 crc 5 19 15 Vehicle Care 327 2 Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position 3 Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place Verify the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals ...

Page 329: ...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 330: ...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 0 186 Are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits Use the recommended fuel See Fuel 0 232 Refer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Normal...

Page 331: ...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 0 250 Once a Month Check the tire inflation pressures See Tire Pressure 0 285 I...

Page 332: ...ct windshield wiper blades for wear cracking or contamination See Exterior Care 0 319 Replace worn or damaged wiper blades See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 266 Check tire inflation pressures See Tire Pressure 0 285 Inspect tire wear See Tire Inspection 0 291 Visually check for fluid leaks Inspect engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter 0 253 Inspect brake system See Exterior Care 0 31...

Page 333: ...ge high effort or binding Replace if needed Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear cracks or other damage Check the hold open ability of the strut See your dealer if service is required Check tire sealant expiration date if equipped See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 0 299 Inspect sunroof track and seal if equipped See Sunroof 0 50 ...

Page 334: ... oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engine air cleaner filter 3 Replace spark plugs Inspect ignition coils 3 6L LFX Replace spark plugs Inspect ignition coils 3 6L LF3 Drain and fill engine cooling system 4 Visually inspect accessory drive belts 5 Replace brake fluid 6 Footnotes Maintena...

Page 335: ...hever comes first If driving in dusty conditions inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed 4 Or every five years whichever comes first See Cooling System 0 255 5 Or every 10 years whichever comes first Inspect for fraying excessive cracking or damage replace if needed 6 Or every three years whichever comes first ...

Page 336: ...ge Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engine air cleaner filter 3 Change automatic transmission fluid Replace spark plugs Inspect ignition coils 3 6L LFX Replace spark plugs Inspect ignition coils 3 6L LF3 Drain and fill engine cooling system 4 Visually inspect accessory drive belts 5 Replace brake fluid 6 ...

Page 337: ...ve underbody flushing service performed See Underbody Maintenance in Exterior Care 0 319 Additional Maintenance and Care Your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs To maintain vehicle performance additional maintenance services may be required It is recommended that your dealer perform these services their trained dealer technicians k...

Page 338: ...mponents See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 339 for GM approved fluids Engine oil and windshield washer fluid levels should be checked at every fuel fill Instrument cluster lights may come on to indicate that fluids may be low and need to be filled Hoses Hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks With a multi point inspection your deal...

Page 339: ...looking like new vehicle care products are available from your dealer For information on how to clean and protect the vehicle s interior and exterior see Interior Care 0 323 and Exterior Care 0 319 Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance Signs that the alignment may need to be adjusted include pulling improper vehicle handling or...

Page 340: ...draulic Power Steering System DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Transfer Case All Wheel Drive Transfer Case Fluid GM Part No 19256084 in Canada 19256085 Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985 in Canada 88901242...

Page 341: ...eplacement 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 3 6L LF3 22989313 A3180C 3 6L LFX 20972655 A3175C Engine Oil Filter 3 6L LF3 19330000 PF63E 3 6L LFX 19330000 PF63E Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13356914 CF184 Spark Plugs 3 6L LF3 12662396 41 147 3 6L LFX 12...

Page 342: ...ntenance 341 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 343: ...indshield 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 0 343 for the vehicle s engine code Service P...

Page 344: ...unt see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Engine Cooling System 3 6L LF3 9 8 L 10 4 qt 3 6L LFX 7 1 L 7 5 qt Engine Oil with Filter 3 6L LF3 6 6 L 7 0 qt 3 6L LFX 5 7 L 6 0 qt Fuel Tank Front Wheel Drive 70 0 L 18 5 gal All Wheel Drive 74 0 L 19 5 gal Wheel Nut Torque 150 Y 110 lb ft All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approxima...

Page 345: ...alizing U S Canada 9234768 2016 crc 5 19 15 344 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 3 6L V6 Engine LF3 8 0 75 0 90 mm 0 030 035 in 3 6L V6 Engine LFX 3 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 043 in Engine Drive Belt Routing ...

Page 346: ...otors 356 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 356 Event Data Recorders 357 OnStar 357 Infotainment System 358 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 ser...

Page 347: ...ue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you can file with the Better Business Bureau BBB Auto 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 Alt...

Page 348: ...ge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian 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 Limited Mail Code CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 The inquiry should be accompanied by the Vehicle Id...

Page 349: ...ealer recorded service records and self recorded service records D Preferred Dealer Information Select a dealer and view locations maps phone numbers and hours r Warranty Tracking Information Track your vehicle s warranty information J Recall Information View active recalls or search by Vehicle Identification Number VIN See Vehicle Identification Number VIN 0 342 H Other Account Information View G...

Page 350: ...cide 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 reasons the driver must present identification before this...

Page 351: ...es 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 may be restricted Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service Lock Out Service Vehicle registration is required Trip Interruption Benefits and Service Pre authorization original detailed receipts and a copy of the ...

Page 352: ... are unable to do so your dealer may offer the following transportation options Shuttle Service This includes one way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters of your dealer s area Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If overnight warranty repairs are needed and public transportation is used the expense must be supported by original receipts and within th...

Page 353: ...intain the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes In most cases the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain the vehicle s originally designed appearance an...

Page 354: ...l emergency services for help Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer Give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash For emergency towing see Roadside Service 0 348 Gather the following information Driver name addre...

Page 355: ...s have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of the vehicle Owner Information Owner publications are ...

Page 356: ...e 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 Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a...

Page 357: ...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 Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Onatario L1H 8P7 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy The vehicle has a number of co...

Page 358: ...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 359: ...Star website See OnStar Additional Information 0 363 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 360: ...ctrical 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 OnStar system...

Page 361: ...to 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 near...

Page 362: ...e Destination Download 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 press the Go button on the navigation screen to begin driving directions Routes that are sent to the navigation screen can only be canceled through the navigation system See ...

Page 363: ...monitor data consumption if equipped For OnStar RemoteLink information and compatibility see www onstar com U S or www onstar ca Canada Remote Services Contact an OnStar Advisor to unlock the doors or sound the horn and flash the lamps OnStar AtYourService OnStar Advisors can provide savings offers from restaurants and retailers on your route help locate hotels or book a room OnStar Hands Free Cal...

Page 364: ...Press Q to request account transfer eligibility information The Advisor can cancel or change account information Selling Transferring the Vehicle Call 1 888 4ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 immediately to terminate your OnStar services if the vehicle is disposed of sold transferred or if the lease ends Reactivation for Subsequent Owners Press Q and follow the prompts to speak to an Advisor as soon as possib...

Page 365: ... Advisors provide services to help Subscribers with physical disabilities and medical conditions Press Q to help Locate a gas station with an attendant to pump gas Find a hotel restaurant etc that meets accessibility needs Provide directions to the closest hospital or pharmacy in urgent situations TTY Users OnStar has the ability to communicate to deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired customers ...

Page 366: ...lular network has reached maximum capacity this message may come on Press Q to try the call again or try again after driving a few miles into another cellular area Vehicle and Power Issues OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system wireless service and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly These systems may not operate if the battery is...

Page 367: ...ibcurl and unzip software and other third party software Below are the notices and licenses associated with libcurl and unzip and for other third party software please see http www lg com global support opensource index and https www onstar com us en support getdocuments html libcurl COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE Copyright c 1996 2010 Daniel Stenberg daniel haxx se All rights reserved Permission...

Page 368: ... to use this software for any purpose including commercial applications and to alter it and redistribute it freely subject to the following restrictions 1 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice definition disclaimer and this list of conditions 2 Redistributions in binary form compiled executables must reproduce the above copyright notice definition disclaimer and thi...

Page 369: ...9234768 2016 crc 5 19 15 368 OnStar the Zip Bugs or Info ZIP e mail addresses or of the Info ZIP URL s 4 Info ZIP retains the right to use the names Info ZIP Zip UnZip UnZipSFX WiZ Pocket UnZip Pocket Zip and MacZip for its own source and binary releases ...

Page 370: ...ger Compartment 176 Air Vents 175 Airbag System Check 84 How Does an Airbag Restrain 77 Passenger Sensing System 78 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 77 Airbag System cont d What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 77 When Should an Airbag Inflate 75 Where Are the Airbags 74 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 83 Passenger Status Indicator 123 Readiness Light 123 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicle...

Page 371: ...0 Break In New Vehicle 190 Bulb Replacement 269 Back up Lamps 268 Headlamp Aiming 267 Headlamps 268 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 268 License Plate Lamps 269 Buying New Tires 293 C Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance 330 Calibration 110 California Fuel Requirements 233 Perchlorate Materials Requirements 243 California Proposition 65 Warning 243 264 313 Canadian Vehicle Owners 2 Capacities an...

Page 372: ... 206 Light 133 Messages 141 Cruise Control Adaptive 208 Customer Assistance 348 Offices 347 Text Telephone TTY Users 348 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 354 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 345 D Damage Repair Collision 352 Danger Warning and Caution 3 Data Recorders Event 357 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 162 Defensive Driving 180 Delayed Locking 38 Diagnostics OnStar 36...

Page 373: ...oling System Messages 142 Cover 249 Drive Belt Routing 344 Exhaust 196 Heater 193 Oil Life System 252 Oil Messages 143 Oil Pressure Light 131 Overheated Protection Operating Mode 260 Overheating 259 Power Messages 143 Running While Parked 197 Starting 192 Engine Oil Temperature Gauge 121 Entry Lighting 166 Equipment Towing 240 Event Data Recorders 357 Exit Lighting 166 Extender Safety Belt 70 Exte...

Page 374: ... Warning Lights and Indicators 114 General Information Service and Maintenance 328 Towing 236 Vehicle Care 243 Glove Box 104 H Hazard Warning Flashers 164 Head Restraints 53 Head up Display 137 Headlamps Adaptive Forward Lighting AFL 163 Aiming 267 Automatic 163 Bulb Replacement 268 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 162 Flash to Pass 162 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 268 Headlamps cont d High Beam...

Page 375: ...Lane Keep Assist LKA 230 Lane Keep Assist Light 128 Lap Shoulder Belt 67 LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash 97 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 91 LED Lighting 268 Level Control Automatic 205 Light Adaptive Forward Lighting AFL Light 132 Lighter Cigarette 114 Lighting Adaptive Forward 163 Entry 166 Exit 166 Lighting cont d Illumination Control 165 LED 268 Lights 128 Airbag Read...

Page 376: ...es 12 Memory Seats 59 Messages Airbag System 148 Battery Voltage and Charging 140 Brake System 141 Compass 141 Door Ajar 142 Engine Cooling System 142 Engine Oil 143 Engine Power 143 Fuel System 144 Key and Lock 144 Lamp 144 Object Detection System 145 Ride Control System 147 Security 148 Service Vehicle 148 Starting the Vehicle 149 Tire 149 Transmission 149 Vehicle 140 Vehicle Reminder 150 Vehicl...

Page 377: ... Status Indicator 123 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 176 Passenger Sensing System 78 Perchlorate Materials Requirements California 243 Personalization Vehicle 150 Power Door Locks 38 Mirrors 44 Outlets 111 Protection Battery 166 Retained Accessory RAP 194 Seat Adjustment 56 Steering Fluid 261 Windows 46 Pregnancy Using Safety Belts 70 Premium Care Maintenance Cadillac 330 Privacy Vehicle Data Re...

Page 378: ...Extender 70 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 66 Lap Shoulder Belt 67 Reminders 122 Replacing after a Crash 71 Use During Pregnancy 70 Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government 356 General Motors 356 U S Government 355 Safety Locks 39 Safety System Check 70 Scheduling Appointments 350 Sealant Kit Tire 299 Seats Adjustment Front 55 Head Restraints 53 Heated and Ventilated Front 60 Heated Rear 64...

Page 379: ...orage Areas Armrest 104 Cargo Management System 106 Center Console 104 Convenience Net 106 Glove Box 104 Instrument Panel 103 Storage Compartments 103 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 306 Stuck Vehicle 185 Summer Tires 279 Sun Visors 48 Sunroof 50 Sunshade Rear Window 49 Symbols 3 System Forward Collision Alert FCA 223 Infotainment 168 358 Systems Driver Assistance 216 T Tachometer 119 ...

Page 380: ... Program Courtesy 351 Trip Odometer 119 Trunk 40 Turn and Lane Change Signals 164 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading 295 Universal Remote System 157 Operation 159 Programming 157 Using This Manual 2 V Vehicle Alarm System 42 Canadian Owners 2 Control 180 Identification Number VIN 342 Load Limits 186 Messages 140 Personalization 150 Reminder Messages 150 Remote Start 34 Vehicle cont d Security 42 Speed...

Page 381: ...4768 2016 crc 5 19 15 380 Index When It Is Time for New Tires 292 Where to Put the Restraint 90 Windows 46 Messages 150 Power 46 Windshield Replacement 267 Wiper Washer 109 Winter Driving 184 Winter Tires 278 Wiper Blade Replacement 266 Wireless Charging 113 ...

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