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Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-9418855) - 2016 -

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Vehicle Care

To close the hood:

1. Before closing the hood, be

sure all filler caps are properly
installed.

2. Lower the hood approximately

46 cm (18 in) from the closed
position.

3. Then push the front center of

the hood with a swift, firm
motion.

4. Check to make sure the hood

is closed. If not, release the
hood from inside and repeat
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Summary of Contents for 2017 CT6

Page 1: ... cadillacarabia com gmarabia com CT6 22988376_US CT6 MID EAST English C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 2k17_Cadillac_CT6_22988376_US ai 1 12 22 2015 8 51 00 AM 2k17_Cadillac_CT6_22988376_US ai 1 12 22 2015 8 51 00 AM ...

Page 2: ...uction 2 In Brief 5 Keys Doors and Windows 27 Seats and Restraints 53 Storage 101 Instruments and Controls 104 Lighting 162 Infotainment System 169 Climate Controls 170 Driving and Operating 183 Vehicle Care 245 Service and Maintenance 316 Technical Data 325 Customer Information 329 Index 331 ...

Page 3: ...n 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 Danger Warning and Caution Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them Danger Danger indicates a hazard with ...

Page 4: ... symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean For more information on the symbol refer to the Index 9 Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning G Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil Antilock Brake System ABS g Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar if equipped Brake System Warning Light I Certified Technician Charging System I Cruise Control Do Not Puncture Do Not Service B Engine Coola...

Page 5: ...Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9418855 2016 crc 12 15 15 4 Introduction 2 NOTES ...

Page 6: ...7 Windshield Wiper Washer 17 Climate Controls 18 Transmission 19 Vehicle Features Infotainment System 20 Steering Wheel Controls 20 Cruise Control 20 Driver Information Center DIC 20 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 21 Night Vision System 21 Front Automatic Braking FAB System 21 Front Pedestrian Braking FPB System 21 Lane Keep Assist LKA 22 Lane Change Alert LCA 22 Surround Vision 22 Rear Vision...

Page 7: ...Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9418855 2016 crc 12 15 15 6 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...

Page 8: ...Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 60 If Equipped 11 Infotainment Touch Pad See the infotainment manual 12 Automatic Climate Control System Quad Zone 0 170 or Automatic Climate Control System Dual Zone 0 177 13 Automatic Vehicle Hold AVH 0 207 MODE Button See Driver Mode Control 0 209 Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 207 14 Shift Lever See Automatic Transmission 0 200 15 Driver Inf...

Page 9: ...e may have a fuel saving stop start system to shut off the engine and help conserve fuel When the brakes are applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop the engine may turn off When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pushed the engine will restart The automatic engine stop start function can be disabled using the switch See Starting the Engine 0 196 Remote Keyless Entry RKE ...

Page 10: ...ehicle normally after entering When the vehicle starts the parking lamps will turn on Remote start can be extended Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start do one of the following Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the vehicle on and then off See Remote Vehicle Start 0 33 Door Locks Keyless Access Press the button on the door handle an...

Page 11: ...in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 198 Press the switch to lower the window Pull the switch up to raise it The switches on the driver door control all windows Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window See Power Windows 0 48 Seat Adjustment Power Seats Platinum Seat To adjust the seat Move the seat forwa...

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

Page 13: ...latinum Seat 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 passenger seats The driver memory buttons also store outside mirror power tilt and telescoping steering column positions and massage settings if equipped When Auto Memory Recall is...

Page 14: ...rest in the center of the seatback Lower the armrest and press button at the front of the armrest to access the cupholders To fold press the cupholders into the seat if they have been opened lift the armrest up and push it rearward until it is flush with the seatback Heated and Ventilated Rear Seats Warning If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin the seat heater may cause burns S...

Page 15: ...r the highest setting With each press of the button the seat will change to the next lower setting and then to the off setting The indicator lights above the buttons indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest If the front heated seats are on high the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 60 Head Restraint Adjust...

Page 16: ... Mirror 1 Move the selector switch to L Left or R Right to choose the driver or passenger mirror 2 Press one of the four arrows to move the mirror 3 Move the selector switch to to deselect the mirror The vehicle has manual folding mirrors or if equipped power folding mirrors See Power Mirrors 0 44 Interior Mirror Adjustment Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicl...

Page 17: ...n the overhead console To change the dome lamp settings press OFF Turns the lamp off even when a door is open ON OFF Turns the lamp on or off Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened To manually turn the reading lamps on or off Press m or n next to each overhead console r...

Page 18: ...s See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 162 Turn and Lane Change Signals 0 165 Windshield Wiper Washer With the ignition in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN move the lever to select the wiper speed HI Use for fast wipes LO Use for slow wipes AUTO Use this setting for intermittent wipes or Rainsense when enabled For intermittent wipes move the lever up to AUTO then turn the band on the wiper lever up for more freque...

Page 19: ...down f Pull the lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers See Windshield Wiper Washer 0 106 Climate Controls The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating cooling and ventilation Dual and Quad Zone Climate Control Buttons 1 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2 Fan Control 3 Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats If ...

Page 20: ... Synchronized Temperature 7 Driver and Passenger Air Delivery Mode Controls 8 Defog 9 Ionizer Status Indicator If Equipped See Automatic Climate Control System Quad Zone 0 170 or Automatic Climate Control System Dual Zone 0 177 Transmission Tap Shift Vehicles equipped with Tap Shift allow shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission Tap Shift can be enabled through the shift...

Page 21: ...o resume to that speed or press and hold to accelerate If the cruise control is already active use to increase vehicle speed To increase speed by 1 km h 1 mph press RES to the first detent To increase speed to the next 5 km h 5 mph mark on the speedometer press RES to the second detent SET Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control If the cruise control is already active use to dec...

Page 22: ... FCA System 0 228 Night Vision System If equipped this system can help the driver see and alert the driver to pedestrians or large animals ahead of the vehicle beyond the area lit by the headlamps See Night Vision System 0 234 Front Automatic Braking FAB System If the vehicle has Forward Collision Alert FCA it also has FAB which includes Intelligent Brake Assist IBA When the system detects a vehic...

Page 23: ... with moving vehicles in the side blind zone or spot areas or with vehicles rapidly approaching these areas from behind The LCA warning display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on The Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA system is included as part of the LCA system See Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA 0 236 and Lane Change Alert LCA 0 236 Surround Vision ...

Page 24: ...d maneuver the vehicle into parallel or perpendicular parking spots using automatic steering DIC displays and beeps When the vehicle speed is below 30 km h 18 mph press O to enable the system See Automatic Parking Assist APA under Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 221 Rear Automatic Braking RAB System If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control ACC it also has the RAB system which is desi...

Page 25: ...o assist you with programming the Universal Remote system See Universal Remote System Operation 0 161 Sunroof If equipped with a sunroof the ignition must be in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY or in Retained Accessory Power RAP to operate the sunroof See Ignition Positions 0 194 and Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 198 1 SLIDE Switch 2 TILT Switch Open Close Press the rear or front of the switch 1 to the fi...

Page 26: ...ges 0 146 Press and release Y again to turn on both systems See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 207 The vehicle has Driver Mode Control See Driver Mode Control 0 209 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle s tires If the warning light comes on s...

Page 27: ... any time other than after the oil is changed It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change The oil life system can also be reset as follows 1 Turn the ignition on with the engine off 2 Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is not on the system is reset See Engine Oil Life System 0 254 Driving for Better Fuel E...

Page 28: ...Power Mirrors 44 Heated Mirrors 45 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 45 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 45 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 45 Rear Camera Mirror 45 Windows Windows 47 Power Windows 48 Sun Visors 50 Rear Window Sunshade 50 Roof Sunroof 51 Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be...

Page 29: ... a decrease in the RKE operating range Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Check the transmitter s battery See Battery Replacement later in this section If the transmitter is still not working correctly see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operatio...

Page 30: ... 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 Pressing K will disarm the alarm system See Vehicle Alarm System 0 41 Pressing K will also unlock the fuel door If equipped with auto mirror folding pressing...

Page 31: ...er doors will unlock Driver Door Shown Passenger Similar Pressing the lock unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur It has been more than five seconds since the first lock unlock button press Two lock unlock button presses were used to unlock all doors Any vehicle door has opened and all doors are now closed Keyless Unlocking Locking from the Passenger Doors When th...

Page 32: ...o open the trunk press the touch pad on the rear of the trunk above the license plate The doors must be unlocked and the RKE transmitter must be within 1 m 3 ft Keyed Access To access a vehicle with a dead transmitter battery see Door Locks 0 34 Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be...

Page 33: ...rom your body could damage the transmitter Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC 1 Press the button on the side of the transmitter near the bottom and pull the key out 2 Separate the two halves of the transmitter using a flat tool inserted into the bottom center of the transmitter Do not use the key slot 3 Remove the old battery Do not use a metal obj...

Page 34: ...e of the transmitter See Remote 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 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 e...

Page 35: ... can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked So all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by Continued Warning Continued ex...

Page 36: ...oor press again within five seconds to unlock all passenger doors See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 28 Key Lock Cylinder Access To access the key lock cylinder 1 Pull the door handle to the open position 2 Insert the key into the slot on the bottom of the cap and pry outward 3 Move the cap outward and remove To replace the cap 1 Pull the door handle to the open position 2 Insert the ...

Page 37: ...on the door lock switch again or press Q on the RKE transmitter to lock the doors immediately This feature can also be programmed See Vehicle Personalization 0 150 Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed the ignition is on and the vehicle is shifted out of P Park To unlock the doors Press K on the power door lock switch Shift the transmission into P Park Au...

Page 38: ... Vehicle Personalization 0 150 Safety Locks The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle Manual Safety Locks If equipped the safety lock is on the inside edge of the rear doors To use the safety lock 1 Move the lever down to the lock position 2 Close the door 3 Do the same for the other rear door To open a rear door when the safety lock is on 1 ...

Page 39: ...ped with a power liftgate disable the power liftgate function See Engine Exhaust 0 199 To open the trunk the vehicle must be off or the shift lever must be in P Park Power Trunk Warning You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power trunk Make sure there is no one in the way of the power trunk as it is opening and closing If equipped to open the power trunk Press and release on ...

Page 40: ...ing trunk will reverse direction and an opening trunk will stop power operation If there are multiple obstructions on the same power cycle the power function will deactivate After removing the obstructions manually close the trunk lid to allow normal power operation functions to resume If the vehicle is locked and an obstacle prevents the trunk from closing and latching the horn will sound as an a...

Page 41: ... and a chime will sound Move away from the trunk before it starts moving Rear Seat Pass Through If equipped use the rear seat pass through door when transporting long items See Rear Seat Pass Through Door 0 65 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 If equipped ...

Page 42: ...ill 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 first unlocking with the RKE transmitter the horn will chirp and the li...

Page 43: ...em may also have a power sounder inclination sensor and intrusion sensor The power sounder provides an audible alarm which is distinct from the vehicle s horn It has its own power source and can sound an alarm if the vehicle s battery is compromised The inclination sensor can set off the alarm if it senses movement of the vehicle such as a change in vehicle orientation The intrusion sensor monitor...

Page 44: ...start the vehicle If the transmitter is ever damaged you may not be able to start your vehicle When trying to start the vehicle the security light may come on briefly when the ignition is turned on If the engine does not start and the security light stays on there is a problem with the system Turn the ignition off and try again If the vehicle will not change ignition modes ACC ACCESSORY ON RUN STA...

Page 45: ... selector switch to to deselect the mirror Power Folding Mirrors Press the down arrow on the control pad while the selector switch is at Press again to unfold Auto Mirror Folding If equipped with the ignition off press and hold Q on the RKE transmitter for approximately one second to automatically fold the exterior mirrors Press and hold K on the RKE transmitter for approximately one second to unf...

Page 46: ... seen when parallel parking The mirror s return to the original position when The vehicle is shifted out of R Reverse or remains in R Reverse for about 30 seconds The ignition is turned off The vehicle is driven in R Reverse above a set speed To turn this feature on or off see Vehicle Personalization 0 150 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of th...

Page 47: ...htness press the button 1 on the back of the rearview mirror without covering the light sensor 2 Each button press cycles the brightness between five settings Warning The Rear Camera Mirror RCM has a limited view Portions of the road vehicles and other objects may not be seen Do not drive or park the vehicle using only this camera Objects may appear closer than they are Check the outside mirrors o...

Page 48: ...ay a clear image if There is glare from the sun or headlamps This may obstruct objects from view Dirt snow or other debris blocks the camera lens Clean the lens with a soft damp cloth The back of the vehicle has been damaged and the position and mounting angle of the camera has changed Windows Warning Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows clos...

Page 49: ...h down to open the window Pull the switch up to close it The windows are operable when the ignition is in ON RUN ACC ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 198 Express Down Up Windows The express feature allows the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate th...

Page 50: ...ont power windows will need to be reprogrammed for the express up feature to work Before reprogramming replace or recharge the vehicle s battery To program 1 With the ignition in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active close all doors 2 Pull and hold the power window switch up until the window is fully closed Continue holding the switch up for two seconds after the w...

Page 51: ...d along the rod Rear Window Sunshade If equipped press and release the switch The rear window sunshade will fully extend To close the sunshade press and release the switch again The sunshade will fully close When shifting the vehicle into R Reverse the rear window sunshade will automatically retract if it is extended It may re extend after a short delay when shifting into D Drive There is also a c...

Page 52: ...SORY or in Retained Accessory Power RAP to operate the sunroof See Ignition Positions 0 194 and Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 198 1 SLIDE Switch 2 TILT Switch Open Close Press the rear or front of the switch 1 to the first detent and hold to open or close the sunroof Express Open Express Close Press the rear or front of the switch 1 to the second detent and release to express open or express clos...

Page 53: ... sunshade while it is express closing the reversal system will detect the object and stop In the event of closing difficulties like frost or other conditions it is possible to override the reversal system To override the reversal system close in manual mode To stop the movement release the switch Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track This could cause an issue with sunroof...

Page 54: ...ety System Check 71 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 76 How Does an Airbag Restrain 76 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 77 Passenger Sensing System 78 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 82 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped V...

Page 55: ...hat fold down always return them to the full upright position whenever an occupant is seated in the seat Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions Pull the head r...

Page 56: ... be removed Rear Seats The vehicle s rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions The height of the head restraint can be adjusted Pull the head restraint up to raise it Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place To lower the head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the head restraint down Try to move th...

Page 57: ... the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down To adjust the seatback see Reclining Seatbacks 0 58 To adjust the lumbar support see Lumbar Adjustment 0 56 Some vehicles are equipped with a feature that activates a vibrating pulse alert in the driver seat to help avoid crashes See Driver Assistance Systems 0 221 Lumbar Adjustment Uplevel Lumbar and Bolster Adjustment If equipped the ignitio...

Page 58: ...ress Forward 3 to move support inward or Rearward 5 to move support outward Base Lumbar Adjustment Base Seat Shown To adjust lumbar support if equipped 1 Forward 2 Rearward Press Forward 1 to move lumbar support inward Press Rearward 2 to move lumbar support outward Thigh Support Adjustment To adjust thigh support if equipped 1 Turn the selection control 3 to view seat options on the center stack ...

Page 59: ...en 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 ha...

Page 60: ...4 Immediately press and hold 1 until two beeps sound 5 Repeat Steps 1 4 for a second driver using 2 To store exit positions and easy exit features to the B Exit button repeat Steps 1 4 using B to store your positions for getting out of the vehicle driver only Manually Recalling Memory Positions Press and hold 1 2 or B to manually recall the previously stored memory positions Releasing 1 2 or B bef...

Page 61: ...or is opened within a short time The vehicle is turned off with the driver door open Obstructions If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling a memory position the recall may stop Remove the obstruction Then do one of the following If automatically or manually recalling the stored memory position press and hold the appropriate manual control for two seconds Try recalling again by pres...

Page 62: ...turns blue The passenger seat may take longer to heat up Auto Heated Seats When the vehicle is on this feature will automatically activate the heated seats at the level required by the vehicle s interior temperature The active high medium low or off heated seat level will be indicated by the manual heated seat buttons on the center stack Use the manual heated seat buttons on the center stack to tu...

Page 63: ...options on the center stack display 2 Select massage feature 3 Press the control up 3 or down 5 to select the massage type 4 Press the control forward 4 or rearward 6 to change the intensity 5 Press the massage control button 1 to recall the last massage type and intensity See Massage 0 62 Rear Seats Warning The power seats will work with the ignition off Children could operate the power seats and...

Page 64: ... part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control 2 up or down Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control 2 up or down To recline the rear seatback if equipped Tilt the top of the control 3 rearward to recline Tilt the top of the control 3 forward to raise To activate the massage feature if equipped 1 Press the massage control button 4 2 Press up or down 1 to select the m...

Page 65: ... control forward to increase or rearward to decrease support 4 Press and hold the control upward to raise or downward to lower the height of the support To adjust upper back support if equipped 1 Toggle the center selection control to view adjustable seat options on the display 2 Select upper back support 3 Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease support Rear Seat Ar...

Page 66: ...eated or ventilated seat is on On vehicles with rear climate controls an indicator on the climate control display appears when this feature is on On vehicles without rear climate controls press the button again to turn this feature off The light on the button will turn off On vehicles with rear climate controls this feature turns on the heated seat at the highest setting With each press of the but...

Page 67: ...sengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Always wear a safety belt and check that all passenger s are restrained properly too This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts See Safety Belt Reminders 0 122 Why Safety Belts Work When riding in a vehicle you travel as fast as the vehicle does If the vehicle stops suddenly you ke...

Page 68: ...belted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts There are important things to know about wearing a safety belt properly Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you Always use the correct buckle for your seating position Wear the lap part of the belt low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the...

Page 69: ... the belt across you more slowly If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the front outboard seating position may affect the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System 0 78 3 Push the latch plate ...

Page 70: ...the way If a door is slammed against a safety belt damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it The belt should be close to but not contacting the neck ...

Page 71: ...outboard occupants Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen they are part of the safety belt assembly They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal near frontal or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met Safety belt pretensioners can also help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover even...

Page 72: ...ing its job See your dealer to have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders 0 122 Keep safety belts clean and dry See Safety Belt Care 0 71 Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry Warning Do not bl...

Page 73: ...ard passenger A seat mounted side impact airbag for the driver A seat mounted side impact airbag for the front outboard passenger A roof rail airbag for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver A roof rail airbag for the front outboard passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the front outboard passenger All vehicle airbags have the word AIRBAG on the trim or on a l...

Page 74: ... Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag as you would be if sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash Always wear a safety belt even with airbags The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle The safety belts and the front outboard passenger airbags are most effective when ...

Page 75: ...eel The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel The driver knee airbag is below the steering column The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the glove box Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar The roof rail airbags for the driver front outboard passenger and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows ...

Page 76: ...roof rail airbag will be blocked When Should an Airbag Inflate This vehicle is equipped with airbags See Airbag System 0 72 Airbags are designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the specific airbag system s deployment threshold Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants The vehicle has electronic s...

Page 77: ...n rear impacts Both roof rail airbags will inflate when either side of the vehicle is struck if the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about to roll over on its side or in a severe frontal impact In any particular crash no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the vehicle damage or repair costs What Makes an Airbag Inflate In a deployment event the sensing s...

Page 78: ... the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or a door If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deploym...

Page 79: ...nger position The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console when the vehicle is started The symbol for on and off will be visible during the system check When the system check is complete either the symbol for on or off will be visible See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 123 The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee a...

Page 80: ...ger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag if The front outboard passenger seat is unoccupied The system determines that an infant is present in a child restraint A front outboard passenger takes his her weight off of the seat for a period of time There is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system When the ...

Page 81: ...s provided by the child restraint manufacturer and refer to Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat 0 96 or Securing Child Restraints Front Passenger Seat 0 98 Make sure the safety belt retractor is locked by pulling the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor when installing the child restraint even if the child restraint is equipped with a safety belt lock off When the retractor lock is set t...

Page 82: ...entionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag off for some adult sized occupants If this happens unbuckle the belt let the belt go back all the way and then buckle the belt again without pulling the belt out all the way 6 Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for two to three minutes after the on indicator is lit Warning If the front outboard passenger ...

Page 83: ...bag system Warning For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to d...

Page 84: ...Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light 0 123 Caution If an airbag covering is damaged opened or broken the airbag may not work properly Do not open or break the airbag coverings If there are any opened or broken airbag coverings have the airbag covering and or airb...

Page 85: ...s not available or if the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips touching the thighs If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Can proper safety belt fit be maintained 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 ch...

Page 86: ...arning Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap shoulder belt properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The child might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be appli...

Page 87: ...e the protection provided by appropriate child restraints Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people or can be thrown out of the vehicle Warning Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle Due to crash forces an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it...

Page 88: ...sk of neck and head injury in a crash infants and toddlers should be secured in a rear facing child restraint until age two or until they reach the 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 I...

Page 89: ...n the vehicle Secure the child Continued Warning 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 th...

Page 90: ...is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys Warning A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front pa...

Page 91: ...int easier In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments LATCH compatible rear facing and forward facing child seats can be properly installed using either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle s safety belts Do not use both the safety belts and the LATCH anchorage system to secure a rear facing or forward facing child seat Booster seats use the ...

Page 92: ...ll accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments 2 Top Tether Anchor A top tether 3 4 anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment 2 on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Th...

Page 93: ...ng the top tether anchors the top tether anchor symbol is on the cover The outboard lower anchors are behind the vertical openings in the seat trim The top tether anchors are behind the rear seat on the filler panel Open the covers to access the anchors Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Do not secure a child re...

Page 94: ... a single anchor Attaching more than one child restraint to 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 pu...

Page 95: ...me restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether 1 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts Move the head restraint up if needed to get a tight installation Refer to your child...

Page 96: ...as an adjustable head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether around the inboard side of the head restraint If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether fully raise the head restraint and route the tethers around the out board side of the Head Restraint posts 3 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure...

Page 97: ...nchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 90 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH If a child restraint is secured in the vehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 90 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...

Page 98: ...e retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 5 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 child restraint as you tigh...

Page 99: ...t safety information 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 deploys 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 be very close to the inflating airbag A c...

Page 100: ... the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when the vehicle is started See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 123 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through...

Page 101: ... out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked If the retractor is not locked repeat Steps 5 and 6 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions 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 ...

Page 102: ...Rear Storage 102 Center Console Storage 102 Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie Downs 103 Convenience Net 103 Storage Compartments Warning Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury Instrument Panel Storage Press to release the cover Glove Box To open touch the GLOVE BOX button Close the glove box ma...

Page 103: ...button to extend the cupholders Push the cupholders in to close If equipped there are seat controls on the armrest See Rear Seats 0 62 Rear Storage If equipped press the lid to access the storage compartment in the rear doors Center Console Storage Press the button and lift to access the storage area There is an auxiliary jack and USB port s inside See the infotainment manual ...

Page 104: ... Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie Downs The cargo tie downs can be used to secure small loads and the convenience net See Convenience Net 0 103 if equipped Convenience Net The vehicle may have a convenience net in the trunk The net is attached to the cargo tie downs Put small loads behind the net It can also be positioned into an envelope to hold smaller items inside Do not use the net for he...

Page 105: ...Readiness Light 123 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 123 Charging System Light 124 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light 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 Keep Assist LKA Light 128 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 128 Pedestrian Ahead Indicator 129 Traction Off Light 129 Stab...

Page 106: ...g System Messages 148 Starting the Vehicle Messages 148 Tire Messages 148 Transmission Messages 149 Vehicle Reminder Messages 149 Vehicle Speed Messages 149 Washer Fluid Messages 150 Window Messages 150 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization 150 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System Programming 158 Universal Remote System Operation 161 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment Power Ti...

Page 107: ...shield Wiper Washer With the ignition in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed HI Use for fast wipes LO Use for slow wipes AUTO Use this setting for intermittent wipes or Rainsense when enabled For intermittent wipes move the lever up to AUTO then turn the band on the wiper lever up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes If Rainsense is ...

Page 108: ...ls the sensitivity of the windshield wiper Keep this area of the windshield clear of debris to allow for best system performance AUTO If Rainsense is enabled move the windshield wiper lever to AUTO Turn the band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity Turn the band up for more sensitivity to moisture Turn the band down for less sensitivity to moisture Move the windshield wiper lever out of th...

Page 109: ...ease hours or minutes and change AM or PM 3 Touch 12 24 Hr for a 12 or 24 hour clock 4 Touch 0 to go back to the previous menu Date To set the date 1 Touch the SETTINGS screen button then touch Time and Date 2 Touch Set Date then touch or to increase or decrease month day or year 3 Touch 0 to go back to the previous menu Auto Set When on the time and date will automatically update To set auto set ...

Page 110: ... outlet turns on to show it is in use The light comes on when the ignition is in ON RUN equipment requiring less than 400 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 400 watts or a system fault is detected a pro...

Page 111: ...ture 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 charging pad before charging your mobile device Metal objects such as coins keys rings or paper clips between the phone and charging pad will become very hot On the rare occasion that the charging system does not detect a metal object and the object gets wedged b...

Page 112: ...se could be blown Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating Ashtrays There are front and rear ashtrays Caution If papers pins or other flammable items are put in the ashtray hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle Never put flammable items in the ashtray Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that s...

Page 113: ...Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9418855 2016 crc 12 15 15 112 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Base Level ...

Page 114: ...w recent calls or scroll through contacts If there is an active call mute the phone or switch to handset operation Navigation Press SEL to select the Navigation app then press T to enter the Navigation menu If there is no active route you can resume the last route and turn the voice prompts on off If there is an active route press SEL to cancel or resume route guidance or turn the voice prompts on...

Page 115: ...ed Warning is displayed Press y or z to adjust the value Press SEL to set the speed Once the speed is set this feature can be turned off by pressing SEL while viewing this page If the selected speed limit is exceeded a pop up warning is displayed with a chime Software Information Displays open source software information ...

Page 116: ...Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9418855 2016 crc 12 15 15 Instruments and Controls 115 Instrument Cluster Uplevel Uplevel Balanced Cluster Shown ...

Page 117: ...e five way control on the right side of the steering wheel to move between the different display zones and scroll through the different displays To change the cluster configuration 1 Find the Options page in one of the interactive display zones on the cluster 2 Press SEL to enter the Options menu 3 Scroll down to highlight Display Layout Then press SEL to select it 4 Each layout in the menu is rep...

Page 118: ...tric units by pressing SEL while the desired item is highlighted A checkmark will be displayed next to the selected item Info Pages Press SEL while Info Pages is highlighted to select the items to be displayed in the DIC info displays See Driver Information Center DIC 0 133 Fav Button Options Press SEL while Fav Button Options is highlighted to select between FAV Primary and SEEK Primary This sele...

Page 119: ...ometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm On the base cluster if the vehicle has the Stop Start system when the ignition is in ON RUN the tachometer indicates the vehicle status When pointing to AUTO STOP the engine is off but the vehicle is on and can move The engine could auto start at any time When the indicator points to OFF the vehicle is off When the engine is on the tac...

Page 120: ...ttle more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated For example the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill 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 turne...

Page 121: ...ine Oil 0 252 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 operating range and the oil pressure is still low have the vehicle serviced Always follow the maintenance s...

Page 122: ...ions including those listed below it is normal for the temperature to rise above the usual operating range and approach the far end of the gauge Stop and go driving in heavy traffic High speed operation in warm weather Uphill driving Trailer towing or hauling a heavy load It is normal for the reading to fluctuate If the gauge pointer reaches the warning area or the shaded thermostat symbol at the ...

Page 123: ...e As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power The vehicle can only be driven for a short time with the readings outside the normal operating range If the vehicle must be driven turn off all accessories such as the radio and air conditioner and unplug all chargers and accessories Readings outside the n...

Page 124: ...ty belt Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system The system check includes the airbag sensor s the passenger sensing system the pretensioners the airbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the airbag system see Airbag System 0 72 The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when th...

Page 125: ...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 including important safety information Charging System Light On some vehicles the charging system light co...

Page 126: ...n exhaust intake or fuel system or the use of replacement tires that do not meet the original tire specifications can cause this light to come on This could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty This could also affect the vehicle s ability to pass an Emissions Inspection Maintenance test See Accessories and Modifications 0 246 If the light is flashing A malfunction has been de...

Page 127: ... Connecting devices that are not used to perform an Emissions Inspection Maintenance test or to service the vehicle may affect vehicle operation See Add On Electrical Equipment 0 244 See your dealer if assistance is needed The vehicle may not pass inspection if The light is on when the engine is running The light does not come on when the ignition is in Service Only Mode Critical emission control ...

Page 128: ...he 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 System Messages 0 140 If the light does not come on or remains flashing see your dealer Service Electric Parking Brake Light On some vehi...

Page 129: ...unctioning 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 0 140 Lane Keep Assist LKA Light For some vehicles this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced For vehicles with the uplevel cluster this light may not come on when starting the vehicle This ...

Page 130: ...ontrol System TCS has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS StabiliTrak button This light and the StabiliTrak OFF light come on when StabiliTrak is turned off If the TCS is off wheel spin is not limited Adjust driving accordingly See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 207 StabiliTrak OFF Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine If it does not have the ve...

Page 131: ...Warning Light On some vehicles this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle If it does not have the vehicle serviced by the dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off For vehicles with the reconfigurable cluster this light may not come on when starting the vehicle Caution The engine coolant temperature warning light indicates that the vehicle has overheated Dri...

Page 132: ...il low can also damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Check the oil level as soon as possible Add oil if required but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low have the vehicle serviced Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil This light should come on briefly as the engine is started If it does not c...

Page 133: ...ly the indicator light turns off For vehicles with the reconfigurable cluster this light may not come on when the engine is started If the light stays on and the engine does not start there could be a problem with the theft deterrent system See Immobilizer Operation 0 43 High Beam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 0 164 IntelliB...

Page 134: ...green when the ACC is set and active See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 213 Door Ajar Light For vehicles equipped with this light it comes on when a door is open or not securely latched Before driving check that all doors are properly closed See Door Ajar Messages 0 141 for more information Information Displays Driver Information Center DIC The DIC is displayed in the instrument cluster It shows the st...

Page 135: ...e trip odometer was last reset The trip odometer can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active The Average Fuel Economy display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km or miles per gallon mpg This number is calculated based on the number of L 100 km mpg recorded since the last time this menu item was reset This number reflects only the approximate a...

Page 136: ... in the center of the gauge Hard braking or acceleration cause the ball to travel away from the center of the gauge Traffic Signs Select this menu item to view detected traffic signs Speed Warning Allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want to exceed To set the Speed Warning press SEL when Speed Warning is displayed Press y or z to adjust the value This feature can be turned off by pres...

Page 137: ...layed in the cluster info display areas Head Up Display HUD Warning If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your field of view it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view If equipped with HUD some information concerning the operation of the vehicle is projected onto the windshield The i...

Page 138: ...the following settings to adjust the HUD Press down or lift up to center the HUD image The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down not side to side Press to select the display view Each press will change the display view D Lift up and hold to brighten the display Press down and hold to dim the display Hold down to turn the display off The HUD image will automatically dim and brighten to compens...

Page 139: ...rument cluster Incoming phone calls appearing in the instrument cluster may also display in any HUD view Metric Navigation View This display includes the information in the speed view along with Turn by Turn Navigation information in some vehicles The compass heading is displayed when navigation routing is not active Navigation Turn by Turn Alerts shown in the instrument cluster may also be displa...

Page 140: ...ediate 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 detected that the battery voltage is dr...

Page 141: ...ehicle is in motion See Electric Parking Brake 0 205 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 problem wit...

Page 142: ...oor 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 symbol when the hood is open A chime may also sound Close the hood completely TRUNK OPEN This message will display along with a symbol when ...

Page 143: ...E 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 level If the oil is not low and this message remains on take the vehicle to your dealer for service See Engine Oil...

Page 144: ...8 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 and ENGINE START STOP to restart the vehicle NUMBER OF KEYS PROGRAMMED This message displays when programming new keys to the vehicle REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE Th...

Page 145: ...ss likely to occur See Front Automatic Braking FAB System 0 230 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 service This message can display under the following conditions The front of the vehicle or windshield is not clean Keep these areas clean and free of mud dirt snow ice ...

Page 146: ...following conditions The radar is not clean Keep the radar sensors free of mud dirt snow ice and slush Clean the entire front and or rear of the vehicle For cleaning instructions see Exterior Care 0 307 Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar object detection or camera performance See Driver Assistance Systems 0 221 SERVICE AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP If this message displays take the vehicl...

Page 147: ...ane Change Alert LCA and Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA are disabled either because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone or the vehicle is passing through an open area such as the desert where there is insufficient data for operation This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray The vehicle does not need service For cleaning see Washing the Vehi...

Page 148: ...a problem with the airbag system See your dealer for service Safety Belt Messages AUTOMATIC SEATBELT TIGHTENING UNAVAILABLE This message displays when the Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System if equipped becomes unavailable This could be caused by a temporary condition If the message continues to display see your dealer SERVICE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT TIGHTENING SYSTEM If this message displays take ...

Page 149: ...oblem with Active Rear Steer system The rear wheels may be locked at current position and the driver may experience a small steering wheel correction for the vehicle going forward If the problem persists for the next ignition cycle see your dealer for service SERVICE STEERING COLUMN LOCK This message displays when a problem with the steering column lock device has been detected See your dealer for...

Page 150: ...nter DIC 0 133 Transmission Messages SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission See your dealer SHIFT DENIED This message displays when using Manual Mode and attempting to shift to a gear not appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute rpm See Manual Mode 0 202 SHIFT TO PARK This message displays when the transmission needs to be ...

Page 151: ...to work See Power Windows 0 48 Vehicle Personalization Use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features The following are all possible personalization features Depending on the vehicle some may not be available Infotainment System Audio System Controls To access the personalization menu 1 Touch SETTINGS on the Home Page of the infotainment system d...

Page 152: ...vorites This allows favorites to be edited See Manage Favorites in Settings under Radio in the infotainment manual Number of Favorites Shown Touch to set the number of favorites to display Select the desired number or select Auto and the infotainment system will automatically adjust the number of favorites shown Audible Touch Feedback This allows Audible Touch Feedback to be turned on or off Selec...

Page 153: ...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 allows the Auto Rear Defog to be turned on or off This feature will automatically turn on the rear window defogger when it is cold outside Select Off or On Ionizer If equipped and on this feature purifies the air in the interior of the vehicle ...

Page 154: ...alerts and automatic braking are both available The Alert setting disables automatic braking See Front Pedestrian Braking FPB System 0 231 Select Off Alert or Alert Brake Go Notifier This feature will give a reminder that Adaptive Cruise Control provides when it has brought the vehicle to a complete stop behind another stopping vehicle and then that vehicle drives on Select Off or On Rear Cross Tr...

Page 155: ... See Rainsense in Windshield Wiper Washer 0 106 Select Off or On Lighting Select and the following may display Vehicle Locator Lights Exit Lighting Vehicle Locator Lights This feature will flash the exterior lamps and allows some of the exterior lamps and most of the interior lamps to turn on briefly at night when K on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is pressed to locate the vehicle Selec...

Page 156: ... on this feature will turn the ventilated seats on when using remote start on warm days Select Off On Driver and Passenger or On Driver Remote Start Auto Heat Seats If equipped and turned on this feature will turn the heated seats on when using remote start on cold days Select Off On Driver and Passenger or On Driver Remote Window Operation This allows the window to be opened when pressing K on th...

Page 157: ...otainment manual Select Off or On Apple CarPlay Select and the following may display Apple CarPlay Manage Apple CarPlay Devices Apple CarPlay This feature allows Apple devices to be connected to the infotainment system through a USB port Select Off or On Manage Apple CarPlay Devices Select to manage Apple devices Apple CarPlay must be on for this feature to be accessed Android Auto Select and the ...

Page 158: ...hen touching selections on the screen Touch to turn On or Off TouchPad Surface Select and the following may display Feature Information Feature This feature allows the touchpad to be turned on or off Touch to select Enabled or Disabled Information Touch to read more about the touchpad feature Inversion Select and the following may display Up Down Left Right Information Up Down This feature allows ...

Page 159: ...tings Select and the following may display Restore Vehicle Settings Clear All Private Data Restore Radio Settings Restore Vehicle Settings This allows selection of restoring vehicle settings Select Restore or Cancel Clear All Private Data This allows selection to clear all private information from the vehicle Select Delete or Cancel Restore Radio Settings This allows selection to restore radio set...

Page 160: ...434 MHz Programming involves time sensitive actions and may time out causing the procedure to be repeated To program up to three devices 1 Hold the end of the hand held transmitter about 3 to 8 cm 1 to 3 in away from the Universal Remote system buttons with the indicator light in view The hand held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener receiver 2 At the same time p...

Page 161: ...ress and hold the same button a second time for two seconds then release it Again if the door does not move or the garage door lamp does not flash press and hold the same button a third time for two seconds then release it The Universal Remote system should now activate the garage door Repeat the process for programming the two remaining buttons Programming for Some Gate Operators Some gate operat...

Page 162: ...al Remote System Buttons Erase all programmed buttons when vehicle ownership is terminated To erase 1 Press and hold the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash This should take about 10 seconds 2 Release both buttons Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons 1 Press and hold any one of the buttons Do not release the button 2...

Page 163: ...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 2 Turns on the ...

Page 164: ...e flash to pass feature If this happens press the button on the end of the turn signal lever to reactivate the IntelliBeam system The instrument cluster light will come on to indicate the IntelliBeam is reactivated See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 0 164 and Flash to Pass 0 164 The high beams may not turn off automatically if the system cannot detect another vehicle s lamps because of any of the ...

Page 165: ...The ignition is on The exterior lamp control is in AUTO The light sensor determines it is daytime When the DRL are on the taillamps and other lamps will not be on The DRL turn off when the headlamps are turned to O or the ignition is off Automatic Headlamp System When the exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough outside the headlamps come on automatically There is a light sensor ...

Page 166: ...eed When the wipers are not operating these lamps turn off Move the exterior lamp control to O or to disable this feature Hazard Warning Flashers Touch this button on the center stack to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Touch again to turn the flashers off The hazard warning flashers turn on automatically if the airbags deploy Turn and Lane Change Signals Move the lever a...

Page 167: ...eel controls can be adjusted D Move the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the lights The brightness of the displays automatically adjust based on outdoor lighting The instrument panel illumination control will set the lowest level to which the displays will be automatically adjusted Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on when any door is opened unless the dome lamp override is activated ...

Page 168: ...y Lighting Some exterior lamps and most of the interior lights turn on briefly at night or in areas of limited lighting when K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 28 When the driver door is opened all control lights Driver Information Center DIC lights and door pocket lights turn on After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn of...

Page 169: ...fter the ignition is changed to the OFF position The exterior lamps and dome lamp remain on for a set amount of time then automatically turn off The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamp control off This feature can be changed See Vehicle Personalization 0 150 Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle s battery If some interior...

Page 170: ...inment System 169 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment 169 Introduction Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio audio players rear seat infotainment phone navigation system and voice or speech recognition It also includes information on settings ...

Page 171: ...intenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter 182 Service 182 Climate Control Systems Automatic Climate Control System Quad Zone The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating cooling and ventilation Climate Control Buttons 1 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2 Fan Control 3 Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats If Equipped 4 Rear Window Defogger 5 ...

Page 172: ...on can then be made on the front climate control page displayed See the infotainment manual Climate Control Status Screen The climate control status screen appears briefly when the climate control buttons on the faceplate are adjusted Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed air delivery air conditioning and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desir...

Page 173: ...gs are adjusted the SYNC indicator will turn off Manual Operation Q 9 R Press the fan control buttons or the touch screen fan control to increase or decrease the fan speed Press and hold the buttons or the touch screen control to adjust speed more quickly The fan speed setting displays Pressing either button cancels automatic fan control and the fan can be controlled manually Press AUTO to return ...

Page 174: ... system may have a sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside the vehicle When high humidity is detected the climate control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the air conditioner If the climate control system does not detect possible window fogging it returns to normal operation To turn Auto Defog off or on see Climate and Air Quality under Vehicle Personalization 0 150 ...

Page 175: ...ont Seats 0 60 Remote Start Climate Control Operation If equipped with the remote start feature the climate control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely The system uses the driver s previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle The rear defog may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions The rear defog indicator light does not come on during a remote...

Page 176: ...creen Rear Climate Control Buttons 1 Rear Driver Side and Passenger Side Seat Temperature Controls 2 O On Off 3 Air Delivery Mode Control 4 AUTO Automatic Operation 5 Fan Control Rear Climate Touch Screen Controls 1 Outside Temperature Display 2 Rear Control Lockout 3 ON OFF 4 Climate Control Selection Application Tray Button 5 SYNC Synchronized Temperatures 6 Rear AUTO Automatic Operation 7 Rear ...

Page 177: ... Automatic Operation AUTO Press to turn on or off The air delivery is controlled automatically The AUTO indicator appears on the display If the air delivery mode is manually adjusted this cancels full automatic operation Manual Operation 9 Press or press and hold the rear fan button up or down to increase or decrease the rear climate airflow The rear climate airflow can also be adjusted by touchin...

Page 178: ...nd Passenger Temperature Controls 2 Fan Control 3 Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats If Equipped 4 Rear Window Defogger 5 Defrost 6 OFF Fan 7 Recirculation 8 AUTO Automatic Operation Climate Touch Screen Controls 1 Outside Temperature Display 2 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 3 Fan Control 4 A C Air Conditioning 5 Climate Control Selection Application Tray Button 6 SYNC Syn...

Page 179: ...n setting is manually adjusted the auto indicator turns off and the display will show the selected settings Auto operation can be turned off individually for climate settings For automatic operation 1 Press AUTO 2 Set the temperature Allow the system time to stabilize Then adjust the temperature as needed for best comfort To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the vehicle faster recirculation may ...

Page 180: ...n To change the current mode select one of the following Y Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets Air is directed to the floor outlets Clears the windows of fog or moisture Air is directed to the windshield and floor outlets 0 Clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly Air is directed to the windshield Press...

Page 181: ...Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off The rear window defogger can be set to automatic operation See Climate and Air Quality under Vehicle Personalization 0 150 When Auto Rear Defog is selected the rear window defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside temperature is about 4 C 40 F and below The upper grid lines on the rear window are antenna l...

Page 182: ...mote Vehicle Start 0 33 and Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 60 Sensor The solar sensor on top of the instrument panel near the windshield monitors the solar heat The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature fan speed recirculation and air delivery mode for best comfort If the sensor is covered the automatic climate control system may not work properly Air Ve...

Page 183: ...The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance See Maintenance Schedule 0 317 See your dealer regarding replacement of the filter Service This vehicle has the new environmentally friendly refrigerant R1234yf This refrigerant has a significantly reduced global warming impact on the environment compared to the traditional automotive refrigerant R 134a All vehicles have a labe...

Page 184: ...200 Manual Mode 202 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 204 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 204 Electric Parking Brake 205 Brake Assist 206 Hill Start Assist HSA 206 Automatic Vehicle Hold AVH 207 Ride Control Systems Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 207 Driver Mode Control 209 Cruise Control Cruise Control 210 Adaptive Cruise Control 213 Driver Assistance Systems Driver Assistance Systems...

Page 185: ...ttings Program all trip information into any navigation device prior to driving Wait until the vehicle is parked to retrieve items that have fallen to the floor Stop or park the vehicle to tend to children Keep pets in an appropriate carrier or restraint Avoid stressful conversations while driving whether with a passenger or on a cell phone Warning Taking your eyes off the road too long or too oft...

Page 186: ...as a steering system that varies the amount of effort required to steer the vehicle in relation to the speed of the vehicle The amount 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 Electric Power Stee...

Page 187: ...ere is nothing in the way steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement 2 Turn the steering wheel about one eighth of a turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge 3 Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Loss of Control Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle s three control systems Braking Skid wheels are not rollin...

Page 188: ... and deep standing or flowing water Warning Wet brakes can cause crashes They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car vehicle wash lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces Driving through flowing water cou...

Page 189: ...ith the ignition off is dangerous This can cause overheating of the brakes and loss of steering Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear Drive at speeds that keep the vehicle in its own lane Do not swing wide or cross the center line Be alert on top of hills something could be in your lane e g stalled car accident Pay attention to special road signs e g falling rocks area winding roa...

Page 190: ...tains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death If the vehicle is stuck in snow Clear snow from the base of the vehicle especially any blocking the exhaust pipe Open a window about 5 cm 2 in on the vehicle side that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the climate control ...

Page 191: ...p spinning before shifting gears Release the accelerator pedal while shifting and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out If the vehicle does need to be towed out see...

Page 192: ...t Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle See Certification Label later in this section 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...

Page 193: ...nt Weight 68 kg 150 lbs 2 136 kg 300 lbs 3 Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 317 kg 700 lbs 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 Ca...

Page 194: ... put them as far forward as possible Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle Secure loose items in the vehicle Do not leave a seat folded down unless needed Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break In Follow these recommended guidelines ...

Page 195: ...les it through three modes ACC ACCESSORY ON RUN START and Stopping the Engine OFF The Remote Keyless Entry RKE 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 causing interference to the Keyless Access system See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 28 To shift out of P Park the vehicle...

Page 196: ... five seconds ACC ACCESSORY Amber Indicator Light This mode allows you to use some electrical accessories when the engine is off With the ignition off pressing the button one time without the brake pedal applied will place the ignition system in ACC ACCESSORY The ignition will switch from ACC ACCESSORY to OFF after five minutes to prevent battery rundown ON RUN START Green Indicator Light This mod...

Page 197: ...ts warm Do not race the engine immediately after starting it If the RKE transmitter is not in the vehicle if there is interference or if the RKE battery is low a Driver Information Center DIC message will display See Key and Lock Messages 0 143 and Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 28 Caution Cranking the engine for long periods of time by returning the ignition to the START position imm...

Page 198: ...d the vehicle is at a complete stop the engine may turn off When stopped the tachometer displays AUTO STOP See Tachometer 0 118 When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pushed the engine will restart Auto Stop may be deactivated if A minimum vehicle speed is not reached The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature The outside temperature is not in the...

Page 199: ...ly in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park See Shifting Into Park 0 198 If you have ...

Page 200: ... shift lever If unable to shift out of P Park 1 Fully release the shift lever button 2 While holding down the brake pedal press the shift lever button again 3 Move the shift lever If the shift lever will not move 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 n...

Page 201: ...repaired immediately Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed area such as a garage 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 0 198 and Engine Exhaust 0 199 Aut...

Page 202: ...t lever button and move the shift lever into another gear See Shifting out of Park 0 199 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 R Use this gear to back up At low vehicle speeds R Reverse can be used to rock the vehicle back and forth...

Page 203: ... 202 Caution Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place While in Sport Mode the vehicle monitors driving behavior and automatically enables performance shi...

Page 204: ...Temporary Tap Shift Mode holds a gear longer without exiting when coasting to provide powertrain braking The Temporary Tap Shift Mode can also be deactivated by holding the right upshift control briefly While using Tap Shift the vehicle will have firmer quicker shifting You can use this for sport driving or when climbing or descending hills to stay in gear longer or to downshift for more power or ...

Page 205: ...ystem 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 computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel as required faster than any driver could Thi...

Page 206: ...ower 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 Press 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 207: ...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 Brake Assist This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions This feature uses the stability sys...

Page 208: ...ehicle at a standstill if necessary If AVH is holding the vehicle the AVH indicator will change to green Once AVH is active it will hold the vehicle for a defined time period then engage the parking brake While AVH is holding the vehicle the parking brake will engage if the driver door is opened or the driver safety belt is unfastened Ride Control Systems Traction Control Electronic Stability Cont...

Page 209: ...ff if the vehicle gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See If the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 190 and Turning the Systems Off and On later in this section The indicator light for both systems is in the instrument cluster This light will Flash when TCS is limiting wheel spin Flash when StabiliTrak is activated Turn on and stay on when either system is not working If either system fails to turn on or to activa...

Page 210: ...d release Y The Traction Off light i and StabiliTrak OFF light g in the instrument cluster turn off Adding accessories can affect vehicle performance See Accessories and Modifications 0 246 Driver Mode Control Driver Mode Control attempts to add a sportier feel provide a more comfortable ride or assist in different weather conditions or terrain This system simultaneously changes the software calib...

Page 211: ...e when more traction is needed during slippery conditions Snow Ice mode will use a different accelerator pedal map in order to optimize traction on slippery surfaces When selected the Snow Ice mode indicator will display in the DIC This feature is not intended for use when the vehicle is stuck in sand mud ice snow or gravel If the vehicle becomes stuck see If the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 190 If the vehi...

Page 212: ...o the next 5 km h 5 mph mark on the speedometer press RES to the second detent SET Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control If the cruise control is already active use to decrease vehicle speed To decrease speed by 1 km h 1 mph press SET to the first detent To decrease speed to the next 5 km h 5 mph mark on the speedometer press SET to the second detent Press to disengage cruise ...

Page 213: ...il the desired lower speed is reached then release it To decrease the vehicle speed in small increments briefly press SET to the first detent For each press the vehicle goes about 1 km h 1 mph slower To decrease the vehicle speed in larger increments briefly press SET to the second detent For each press the vehicle speed decreases to the next 5 km h 5 mph mark on the speedometer The cruise control...

Page 214: ... in your path moving in the same direction If no vehicle is detected in your path ACC works like regular cruise control ACC uses camera and radar sensors If a vehicle is detected in your path ACC can apply acceleration or limited moderate braking to maintain the selected following gap To disengage ACC apply the brake If ACC is controlling your vehicle speed when the Traction Control System TCS or ...

Page 215: ...ready activated To increase speed by 1 km h 1 mph press RES to the first detent To increase speed to the next 5 km h 5 mph mark on the speedometer press RES to the second detent SET Press briefly to set the speed and activate ACC or to decrease vehicle speed if ACC is already activated To decrease speed by 1 km h 1 mph press SET to the first detent To decrease speed to the next 5 km h 5 mph mark o...

Page 216: ...lowing Use the accelerator to get to the higher speed Press SET Release the control and the accelerator pedal The vehicle will now cruise at the higher speed When the accelerator pedal is pressed ACC will not brake because it is overridden A warning message will appear on the Driver Information Center DIC and HUD See Cruise Control Messages 0 140 Press and hold RES until the desired set speed appe...

Page 217: ...the selected following gap ACC will adjust the vehicle s speed and attempt to maintain the follow distance gap selected Press on the steering wheel to adjust the following gap Each press cycles the gap button through three settings Far Medium or Near When pressed the current gap setting displays briefly on the instrument cluster and HUD The gap setting will be maintained until it is changed Since ...

Page 218: ...e the brake lights will come on The automatic braking may feel or sound different than if the brakes were applied manually This is normal Stationary or Very Slow Moving Objects Warning Adaptive Cruise Control ACC may not detect and react to stopped or slow moving vehicles ahead of you For example the system may not brake for a vehicle it has never detected moving This can occur in stop and go traf...

Page 219: ... the vehicle The EPB status light will turn on See Electric Parking Brake 0 205 To resume ACC and release the EPB press the accelerator pedal A DIC warning message may display indicating to shift to P Park before exiting the vehicle See Vehicle Messages 0 139 Warning If ACC has stopped the vehicle and if ACC is disengaged turned off or canceled the vehicle will no longer be held at a stop The vehi...

Page 220: ... ahead of you or lose control of your vehicle Give extra attention in curves and be ready Continued Warning Continued to use the brakes if necessary Select an appropriate speed while driving in curves ACC may operate differently in a sharp curve It may reduce the vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp When following a vehicle and entering a curve ACC may not detect the vehicle ahead and may accel...

Page 221: ...hills especially when towing a trailer If the brakes are applied the ACC disengages Disengaging ACC There are three ways to disengage ACC Step lightly on the brake pedal Press Press J Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is erased from memory if J is pressed or if the ignition is turned off Cleaning the Sensing System The camera sensor on the windshield behind the rearview mirror and ...

Page 222: ...id a crash Work under poor visibility or bad weather conditions Work if the detection sensor is not cleaned or is covered by ice snow mud or dirt 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 Audible or Safety Alert Seat Some driver assistance features alert the driver of obstacles by beepin...

Page 223: ...ited and objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper do not display A warning triangle may display on the RVC screen to show that RPA has detected an object This triangle changes from amber to red and increases in size the closer the object Surround Vision If equipped Surround Vision displays an image of the area surrounding the vehicle along with the front or rear ca...

Page 224: ...ay be different from actual distances Do not drive or park the vehicle using only these camera s Always check behind and around the vehicle before driving Failure to use proper care may result in injury death or vehicle damage Parking Assist With RPA and if equipped with FPA as the vehicle moves at speeds of less than 8 km h 5 mph the sensors on the bumpers may detect objects up to 2 5 m 8 ft behi...

Page 225: ...e the Backing Warning System and Rear Automatic Braking RAB system The Backing Warning part of this system can warn of rear objects when backing up at speeds greater than 8 km h 5 mph The Backing Warning System will beep once from the rear when an object is first detected or pulse twice on both sides of the Safety Alert Seat When the system detects a potential crash beeps will be heard from the re...

Page 226: ...ndesired automatic braking occurs If this happens either press the brake pedal or firmly press the accelerator pedal to release the brakes from the RAB system Before releasing the brakes check the RVC screen and check the area around the vehicle to make sure it is safe to proceed Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA If equipped RCTA displays a red warning triangle with a left or right pointing arrow on t...

Page 227: ...otholes Always verify that the parking space is appropriate for parking a vehicle APA does not respond to changes in the parking space such as movement of an adjacent vehicle or a person or object entering the parking space APA does not detect or avoid traffic that is behind or alongside of the vehicle Always be prepared to stop the vehicle during the parking maneuver Touch O on the center stack t...

Page 228: ...lays the status of the parking maneuver Depending on the space size additional maneuvers may be required and there will be additional instructions When changing gears allow the automatic steering to complete before continuing the parking maneuver APA will beep and display a PARKING COMPLETE message Place the vehicle in P Park APA may automatically disengage if The steering wheel is used by the dri...

Page 229: ...le too closely FCA may not provide a warning with enough time to help avoid a crash It also may not provide any warning at all FCA does not warn of pedestrians animals signs guardrails bridges construction barrels or other objects Be ready to take action and apply the brakes See Defensive Driving 0 184 FCA can be disabled with the FCA steering wheel control or if your vehicle is equipped with Adap...

Page 230: ...the front or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times When this Collision Alert occurs the brake system may prepare for driver braking to occur more rapidly which can cause a brief mild deceleration Continue to apply the brake pedal as needed Cruise control may be disengaged when the Collision Alert occurs Tailgating Alert The vehicle ahead indicator will display amber when you ar...

Page 231: ...ert FCA it also has FAB which includes Intelligent Brake Assist IBA When the system detects a vehicle ahead in your path that is traveling in the same direction that you may be about to crash into it can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the vehicle This can help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when driving in a forward gear Depending on the situation the vehicle may automa...

Page 232: ...t IBA IBA may activate when the brake pedal is applied quickly by providing a boost to braking based on the speed of approach and distance to a vehicle ahead Minor brake pedal pulsations or pedal movement during this time is normal and the brake pedal should continue to be applied as needed IBA will automatically disengage only when the brake pedal is released Warning IBA may increase vehicle brak...

Page 233: ... during nighttime driving the vehicle can detect and alert to pedestrians whenever in a forward gear Warning FPB does not provide an alert or automatically brake the vehicle unless it detects a pedestrian FPB may not detect pedestrians including children When the pedestrian is not directly ahead fully visible or standing upright or when part of a group Due to poor visibility including nighttime co...

Page 234: ... brake to detected pedestrians between 8 km h 5 mph and 80 km h 50 mph Automatic braking levels are reduced to moderate levels between 18 km h 11 mph and 80 km h 50 mph If also equipped with the Night Vision system pedestrians detected by the Night Vision system will not cause automatic braking to occur If this happens Automatic Braking may engage the Electric Parking Brake EPB to hold the vehicle...

Page 235: ...ide If a pedestrian or large animal is detected more than 25 m 82 ft away an amber pedestrian or animal icon displays and a box appears around the pedestrian or animal When the system detects that the vehicle is approaching a pedestrian ahead much too quickly the box changes to red With the Front Pedestrian Braking system turned on Night Vision provides a red Head Up Display HUD alert when the sys...

Page 236: ...ing Do not stare at the image while driving as this might cause important objects ahead not to be seen You could crash and you or others could be injured When a pedestrian or large animal is detected an amber box displays around the pedestrian or animal on the Night Vision display and an amber pedestrian icon or animal icon displays on the instrument cluster This pedestrian icon is also shown on t...

Page 237: ... enough for the system to operate If the Night Vision image still looks blurry use a soft wet cloth to gently clean the sensor camera lens and dry thoroughly The sensor is behind the front grille to the inside of the driver side headlamp The camera must also be aligned to work correctly If the camera needs adjustment see your dealer Do not attempt to adjust the camera yourself Side Blind Zone Aler...

Page 238: ...proximately between 0 5 m 1 5 ft and 2 m 6 ft off the ground The Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA warning area starts at approximately the middle of the vehicle and goes back 5 m 16 ft Drivers are also warned of vehicles rapidly approaching this area up to approximately 70 m 230 ft behind the vehicle How the System Works The LCA symbol lights up in the side mirrors when the system detects a moving vehic...

Page 239: ... normal system operation the vehicle does not need service LCA may not always alert the driver to vehicles in the next lane over especially in wet conditions or when driving on sharp curves The system does not need to be serviced The system may light up due to guardrails signs trees shrubs and other non moving objects This is normal system operation the vehicle does not need service LCA may not op...

Page 240: ... windshield or headlamps are blocked by dirt snow or ice if they are not in proper condition or if the sun shines directly into the camera Detect road edges Detect lanes on winding or hilly roads If LKA only detects lane markings on one side of the road it will only assist or provide an LDW alert when approaching the lane on the side where it has detected a lane marking Even with LKA and LDW you m...

Page 241: ...cleaning the windshield may help LKA assistance and or LDW alerts may occur due to tar marks shadows cracks in the road temporary or construction lane markings or other road imperfections This is normal system operation the vehicle does not need service Turn LKA off if these conditions continue Fuel Use the recommended fuel for proper vehicle maintenance If the vehicle has the 3 0L V6 twin turbo e...

Page 242: ...MT as they can reduce spark plug life and affect emission control system performance The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this occurs see your dealer for service Fuel Additives Gasoline should contain detergent additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming Clean fuel injectors and intake valves will allow the emission control system to work properly Some gasolin...

Page 243: ...rting fuel flow Warning Overfilling the fuel tank by more than three clicks of a standard fill nozzle may cause Vehicle performance issues including engine stalling and damage to the fuel system Fuel spills Potential fuel fires Be careful not to spill fuel Wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Exterior...

Page 244: ... can cause fuel vapors that can ignite either by static electricity or other Continued Warning Continued 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 Place the nozzle inside the fill opening of the container before dispensing f...

Page 245: ...hicle systems This could affect vehicle operation and cause a crash Such devices may also access information stored in the vehicle s systems Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment Add on equipment can drain the vehicle s 12 volt battery...

Page 246: ...ing Headlamp Aiming 269 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 270 LED Lighting 270 License Plate Lamp 270 Replacement Bulbs 270 Electrical System Electrical System Overload 271 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 271 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 272 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 275 Rear Compartment Fuse Block 277 Wheels and Tires Tires 280 All Season Tires 281 Winter Tires 282 Low Profile Tires 282 Summer Tire...

Page 247: ...control and stability control These accessories or modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to suspension components caused by modifying vehicle height outside of factory settings will not be covered by the warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control ...

Page 248: ...with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed Caution Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage to vehicle systems Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids reservoir caps or dipsticks Hood Warning Gas struts and other metal components under the hood can get hot after running the engine Do not touch these components as they can burn unprot...

Page 249: ...hood 1 Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are properly installed 2 Lower the hood approximately 46 cm 18 in from the closed position 3 Then push the front center of the hood with a swift firm motion 4 Check to make sure the hood is closed If not release the hood from inside and repeat Steps 1 3 ...

Page 250: ...Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9418855 2016 crc 12 15 15 Vehicle Care 249 Engine Compartment Overview 3 0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine ...

Page 251: ...ngine Cooling Fan Out of View See Cooling System 0 257 4 Engine Oil Fill Cap See Engine Oil 0 252 5 Engine Oil Dipstick See Engine Oil 0 252 6 Remote Positive Battery Terminal See Jump Starting 0 302 7 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 272 8 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid 0 264 9 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Washer Fluid 0 263 10 Remote Negative Battery Terminal See Jump Starting 0 3...

Page 252: ...Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9418855 2016 crc 12 15 15 Vehicle Care 251 3 6L V6 Engine ...

Page 253: ...n this section Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level See Checking Engine Oil and When to Add Engine Oil in this section Change the engine oil at the appropriate time See Engine Oil Life System 0 254 Always dispose of engine oil properly See What to Do with Used Oil later in this section Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fue...

Page 254: ...ove 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 0 249 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 ...

Page 255: ...oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash or pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer system that ind...

Page 256: ... the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is not on the system is reset The system is reset when the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is off If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when the vehicle is started the engine oil life system has not been reset Repeat the procedure Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission flu...

Page 257: ...eplace if damaged Do not clean the engine air cleaner filter or components with water or compressed air To inspect or replace the air cleaner filter 3 0L V6 Engine 1 Remove the 10 screws on top of the engine air cleaner filter cover 2 Lift the engine air cleaner filter cover open on the hinge 3 Pull out the engine air cleaner filter 4 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 5 Reverse Step...

Page 258: ... off Caution If the air cleaner filter is off dirt can easily get into the engine which could damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you are driving Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature 3 0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine 1 Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 2 Engine Cooling Fan Out of View 3 6L V6 Engine 1 Engine Coolant...

Page 259: ... Schedule 0 317 The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low If there is a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating 0 261 What to Use Warning Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous Plain water and other liquids can boil before the proper coolant mixture will The coolant warning system is set for...

Page 260: ...es 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 health Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level 3 0L V6 Engine Coolant Surge Tank 3 6L V6 Engine Coolant Surge Tank Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge...

Page 261: ...the cap when the cooling system including the surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool Warning Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous Plain water and other liquids can boil before the proper coolant mixture will The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the ...

Page 262: ...ne is shut off and the coolant is cold If necessary repeat coolant fill procedure Steps 1 6 If the coolant still is not at the proper level when the system cools down again see your dealer Caution If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to war...

Page 263: ... or heard the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle Climbs a long hill on a hot day Stops after high speed driving Idles for long periods in traffic If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam 1 Turn the air conditioning off 2 Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed Open the windows as necessa...

Page 264: ...indshield 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 quarters full when it is very cold This allows for fluid expansion if Continued ...

Page 265: ...ork properly The braking performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts are installed or if parts are improperly installed Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with GM approved DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap See Engine Compartment Overview 0 249 for the location of the reservoir Checking Brake Fluid With the vehicle...

Page 266: ...sult in damage to the brake system This could result in the loss of braking leading to a possible injury Always use the proper GM approved 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 The original equipment battery is maintenance free Do not remove the cap and do not add fluid Refer ...

Page 267: ...ain lead and lead compounds which can cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage Infrequent Usage Remove the 12 volt battery black negative cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down Extended Storage Remove the 12 volt battery black negative cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger Remember to reconnect the battery when ready to dr...

Page 268: ...the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake 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 Check Warning W...

Page 269: ...al slowly 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...

Page 270: ...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 messages from these systems See Object Detecti...

Page 271: ...e Lamp Lamp Assembly To replace one of these lamps 1 Push the lamp assembly toward the center of the vehicle 2 Pull the lamp assembly down to expose the LED connector 3 Pull the retaining tab on the LED connector up to release the lamp assembly Remove the lamp assembly 4 Install the new lamp assembly on the LED connector Push in the retaining tab to lock the new lamp assembly in place 5 Push the l...

Page 272: ...ill stop Wiper function is available immediately after the wiper switch is set to off and back to on To protect the wiper motor from overheating the wipers may slow down when the windshield is dry for a long period of time If a period of dry operation or little moisture exceeds 10 minutes the wipers may switch to intermittent operation and remain there When moisture is again detected on the windsh...

Page 273: ... Fuse Block 0 275 and Rear Compartment Fuse Block 0 277 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is on the driver side of the engine compartment Lift the fuse block cover to access the fuses The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical co...

Page 274: ...r 2 Number Usage 2 Power coolant pump Number Usage 3 4 Traction power inverter 1 5 Transmission Ignition 6 7 Starter 2 8 Starter 1 9 Horn 10 11 Right LED 12 Left LED 13 Left and right high beam headlamps 14 A C control relay 15 Starter 2 relay 16 Starter 1 relay 17 Run Crank relay 18 Right cornering LED 19 Low beam headlamp relay ...

Page 275: ...dule 2 Number Usage 37 Coolant pump Ignition coils odd 38 Ignition coils even Non walk 2 39 Non walk 40 Instrument cluster 41 42 Fuel pump power module 43 Instrument panel body Ignition 44 Aeroshutter 45 Washer 46 Front sensor 47 Left cornering LED 48 AIR solenoid relay 49 Air pump relay 50 Engine control module relay 51 Wiper speed relay 52 Wiper control relay Number Usage 53 Headlamp control rel...

Page 276: ...nel storage compartment The storage compartment has a press to open latch To access the fuses open the compartment by pressing and releasing near the top center square Apply pressure to the two retaining tabs on the sides of the compartment until the two retaining tabs clear the sides of the instrument panel Allow the compartment to move downward and out of the way To reinstall the compartment rev...

Page 277: ...6 Column lock F7 Glove box door F8 Front heated seat module F9 Sensing and diagnostic module F10 Body control module 4 Fuses Usage F11 Body control module 3 F12 Data link connector F13 F14 F15 Rear vision camera F16 Display F17 HVAC control F18 OnStar F19 F20 Lane departure warning F21 F22 INFO 2 F23 Central gateway module F24 INFO 1 F25 Video processing module F26 Steering wheel controls F27 USB ...

Page 278: ... 15 Vehicle Care 277 Fuses Usage F28 Wireless charger F29 F30 Speaker Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the passenger side of the rear compartment The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown ...

Page 279: ...dEast 9418855 2016 crc 12 15 15 278 Vehicle Care Fuse Usage F01 UCAP F02 Trunk power outlet F03 Driver window motor Fuse Usage F04 F05 Canister vent F06 Right rear memory seat Fuse Usage F07 Body control module 7 F08 Driver seat adjustment switch ...

Page 280: ...lt pretensioner F26 Rear defogger F27 Right front amplifier F28 Amplifier F29 Sunroof F30 Body control module 2 F31 Body control module 6 F32 Exterior heated mirrors F33 Right window F34 Power trunk module F35 On board charging module F36 Alarm siren module F37 DC AC inverter F38 Rear blower F39 Fuel pump power F40 Fuse Usage F41 Rear seat power outlet F42 Left rear memory seat F43 F44 Rear closur...

Page 281: ...onverter Air quality sensor F68 Damping control module F69 Television tuner module F70 F71 F72 F73 F74 F75 Relays Usage R1 Rear seat power outlet relay R2 Fuel pump relay R3 Run Crank relay 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...

Page 282: ... mount the tires Do not spin the tires in excess of 56 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 0 284 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 r...

Page 283: ...eed rated tires If winter tires with a lower speed rating are chosen never exceed the tire s maximum speed capability Low Profile Tires If the vehicle has 245 45R19 or 245 40R20 size tires they are classified as low profile tires Caution Low profile tires are more susceptible to damage from road hazards or curb impact than standard profile tires Tire and or wheel assembly damage can occur when com...

Page 284: ...lation nor overinflation is good Underinflated tires or tires that do not have enough air can result in Tire overloading 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 ...

Page 285: ...would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Tire Pressure for High Speed Operation Warning Driving at high speeds 160 km h 100 mph or higher puts additional strain on tires Sustained high speed driving causes excessive heat buildup and can cause sudden tire failure This could cause a crash and you or others could be killed Some high speed rated tires require inflation pressure adjustment for high...

Page 286: ...our tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s respo...

Page 287: ...he low tire pressure warning light and the DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure Using the DIC tire pressure levels can be viewed For additional information and details about the DIC operation and displays see Driver Information Center DIC 0 133 The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehic...

Page 288: ...message should go off after successfully completing the sensor matching process See TPMS Sensor Matching Process following One or more TPMS sensors are missing or damaged The malfunction light and the DIC message should go off when the TPMS sensors are installed and the sensor matching process is performed successfully See your dealer for service Replacement tires or wheels do not match the origin...

Page 289: ...ld SEL in the center of the five way DIC control The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the DIC screen 6 Start with the driver side front tire 7 Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall near the valve stem Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor A horn chirp confirms that the sensor identification code has ...

Page 290: ...ce Schedule See Maintenance Schedule 0 317 Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires The first rotation is the most important Anytime unusual wear is noticed rotate the tires as soon as possible check for proper tire inflation pressure and check for damaged tires or wheels If the unusual wear continues after the rotation check the wheel alignment See When It Is Time for New Tires 0...

Page 291: ... 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 maintenance temperatures driving speeds vehicle loading an...

Page 292: ...eral Motors 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 monitori...

Page 293: ...e brand and type of tire on all four wheels Warning Using bias ply tires on the vehicle may cause the wheel rim flanges to develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly and cause a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle If the vehicle tires must be replaced with a tire that does not have a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size...

Page 294: ...le is significantly pulling to one side or the other Some slight pull to the left or right depending on the crown of the road and or other road surface variations such as troughs or ruts is normal If the vehicle is vibrating when driving on a smooth road the tires and wheels may need to be rebalanced See your dealer for proper diagnosis Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or b...

Page 295: ...ossible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If the chains contact the vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage the vehicle If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving especially if the tires are maintained p...

Page 296: ... killed if the vehicle slips off the jack If a jack is provided with the vehicle only use it for changing a flat tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place well off the road if possible Turn on the hazard warning flashers See Hazard Warning Flashers 0 165 Warning Changing a tire can be dangerous The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or...

Page 297: ...p 5 Wrench 6 Tow Hook If Equipped To access the spare tire and tools 1 Open the trunk 2 Lift the spare tire cover and attach the handle to the trunk edge 3 Turn the retainer nut counterclockwise and remove the spare tire Place the spare tire next to the tire being changed 4 Remove the jack and tools from their container and place them near the tire being changed Removing the Flat Tire and Installi...

Page 298: ...e and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle Warning Lifting a vehicle 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...

Page 299: ... the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the road tire to clear the ground 10 Remove all of the wheel nuts 11 Remove the flat tire Warning Rust or dirt 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 fr...

Page 300: ...e by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Warning Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off 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 Continue...

Page 301: ...n stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place To store the flat tire and tools 1 Open the trunk 2 Replace the jack and tools as they were originally stored in their container near the spare tire 3 Replace the spare tire cover 4 Place the tire lying flat in the rear storage compartment If there is a loop on the end of the strap used to secure the flat ...

Page 302: ...ly inflated after being installed on the vehicle The compact spare tire is designed for temporary use only The vehicle will perform differently with the spare tire installed and it is recommended that the vehicle speed be limited to 80 km h 50 mph To conserve the tread of the spare tire have the standard tire repaired or replaced as soon as convenient and return the spare tire to the storage area ...

Page 303: ...teps to do it safely 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 be covered by the vehic...

Page 304: ...two vehicles so that they are not touching 3 Set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in P Park See Shifting Into Park 0 198 Caution If any accessories are left on or plugged in during the jump starting procedure they could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Whenever possible turn off or unplug all accessories on either vehicle when jump starting 4 Set ...

Page 305: ...bles are connected or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal Jumper Cable Removal Reverse the sequence exactly when removing the jumper cables After starting the disabled...

Page 306: ... Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations What is the distance that will be traveled Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how lo...

Page 307: ...ar Wheel Drive Vehicles To dolly tow a Rear Wheel Drive vehicle from the rear 1 Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer instructions 2 Put the rear wheels on the dolly 3 Shift the transmission to P Park 4 Firmly set the parking brake 5 Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight ahead position 6 Secur...

Page 308: ...unlight Caution Do not use petroleum based acidic or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle s paint metal or plastic parts If damage occurs it would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Approved cleaning products can be obtained from Continued Caution Continued your dealer Follow all manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage necessary safety precautions and appropr...

Page 309: ...ch as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage the vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing should be d...

Page 310: ... cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps lenses emblems decals and stripes Follow instructions under Washing the Vehicle previously in this section Lamp covers are made of plastic and some have a UV protective coating Do not clean or wipe them when dry Do not use any of the following on lamp covers Abrasive or caustic agents Washer fluids and other cleaning agents in higher concentrat...

Page 311: ...rstrips to make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Lubricate weatherstrips at least once a year Hot dry climates may require more frequent application Black marks from rubber material on painted surfaces can be removed by rubbing with a clean cloth See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 321 Tires Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires Caution Using petroleum base...

Page 312: ...omponents for damaged loose or missing parts or signs of wear at least once a year Inspect power steering for proper attachment connections binding leaks cracks chafing etc Visually check constant velocity joint boots and axle seals for leaks Body Component Lubrication Lubricate all key lock cylinders hood hinges liftgate hinges and the steel fuel door hinges unless the components are plastic Appl...

Page 313: ...r surfaces or permanent damage may result Use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned to prevent permanent damage Apply all cleaners directly to the cleaning cloth Do not spray cleaners on any switches or controls Remove cleaners quickly Before using cleaners read and follow all safety instructions on the label While cleaning the interior open the doors and windows to get pro...

Page 314: ...lid 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 fabric or carpet 2 Remove excess moisture by gently wringing until water does not drip from the cleaning cloth 3 Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center Fold the cleaning cloth to a cl...

Page 315: ...ell 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 wax based products Cleaners containing these solvents can permanently change the appearance and feel of leather or soft trim and are not recommended Do not use cleaners th...

Page 316: ...r 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 floor mats do not interfere with the pedals Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver side floor Use the floor mat with the correct side up Do not tur...

Page 317: ...vices Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition improves fuel economy and reduces vehicle emissions for better air quality Because of all the different ways people use vehicles maintenance needs vary The vehicle might need more frequent checks and services Please read the information under Scheduled Maintenance To keep the vehicle in good condition see your dea...

Page 318: ...NE OIL SOON message displays service is required for the vehicle as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km 600 miles If driving under the best conditions the engine oil life system may not indicate the need for vehicle service for up to one year The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset Your dealer has trained service technicians who wi...

Page 319: ... better and not stick or squeak Restraint system component check See Safety System Check 0 71 Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks Exhaust system and nearby heat shields inspection for loose or damaged components Additional Required Services Every Service Rotate tires Tires should be rotated every service See Tire Rotation 0 289 At Each Fuel Stop Engine oil level check See Engine Oil 0 252 E...

Page 320: ...nd hoses for proper hook up routing and condition Every 96 000 km 60 000 Miles Spark plug replacement and spark plug wire inspection LGW 3 0L Twin Turbo Engine An Emission Control Service Every 160 000 km 100 000 Miles Spark plug replacement and spark plug wire inspection LGX 3 6L Engine An Emission Control Service Every 240 000 km 150 000 Miles Engine cooling system drain and refill or every five...

Page 321: ...30 000 km 19 000 mi if vehicle is used for towing purposes Footnote Under extreme driving conditions listed above it may be necessary to replace your spark plugs at more frequent intervals For further assistance in determining the most suitable service maintenance intervals for your vehicle please contact your authorized GM Dealer Additional Required Services Severe Service Every 72 000 km 45 000 ...

Page 322: ...d Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements Automatic Transmission DEXRON HP Automatic Transmission Fluid GM Part No 19300536 Transfer Case All Wheel Drive Transfer Case Fluid GM Part No 19331044 Rear Axle Non Limited Slip Differential SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No 88863089 Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985...

Page 323: ... 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 0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine Driver Side 23441383 A3207C 3 0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine Passenger Side 23450879 A3206C 3 6L V6 Engine 23458700 A3204C Engine Oil Filter 3 0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine 19330000 PF63E 3 6L V6 Engine 19330000 PF63E Passenger Compartment Air ...

Page 324: ...ner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9418855 2016 crc 12 15 15 Service and Maintenance 323 Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Wiper Blades Driver Side 60 cm 23 62 in 13227404 Passenger Side 45 cm 17 72 in 25882578 ...

Page 325: ...Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed ...

Page 326: ...dshield 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 0 326 for the vehicle s engine code Service Par...

Page 327: ...rant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System Engine 3 0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine 10 4 L 11 0 qt 3 0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine with Rear A C 12 2 L 12 9 qt 3 0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine with Rear A C and Auxiliary Radiator 13 1 L 13 8 qt 3 6L V6 Engine 9 8 L 10 4 qt 3 6L V6 Engine with Rear ...

Page 328: ... capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Horsepower Torque Spark Plug Gap 3 0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine 6 298 kW 5500 rpm 400 hp 5500 rpm 542 Y 2500 5000 rpm 400 lb ft 2500 5000 rpm 0 65 0 75 mm 0 26 0 030 in 3 6L V6 Engine S 246 kW 6800 rpm 330 hp 6800 rpm 386 ...

Page 329: ...ng MidEast 9418855 2016 crc 12 15 15 328 Technical Data Vehicle Top Speed Top Speed Metric English 3 0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine 240 km h 149 mph 3 6L V6 Engine 240 km h 149 mph Engine Drive Belt Routing 3 0L V6 Twin Turbo Engine 3 6L V6 Engine ...

Page 330: ...store data about how the vehicle is operated such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed These modules may retain personal preferences such as radio presets seat positions and temperature settings Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situations such as an airbag deployment or ...

Page 331: ...n 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 read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR GM will not access these data or share it with others except with the consent of the vehicle owner or if the...

Page 332: ...er Sensing System 78 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 76 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 82 Passenger Status Indicator 123 Readiness Light 123 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 82 System Check 72 Alarm Vehicle Security 41 Alert Lane Change 236 Side Blind Zone SBZA 236 All Season Tires 281 A...

Page 333: ...estrian FPB 231 Break In New Vehicle 193 Bulb Replacement 270 Headlamp Aiming 269 Headlamps 270 License Plate Lamps 270 Buying New Tires 291 C Capacities and Specifications 326 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust 199 Trunk 38 Winter Driving 188 Cargo Tie Downs 103 Caution Danger and Warning 2 Center Console Storage 102 Chains Tire 294 Charging Wireless 110 Charging System Light 124 Check Malfunction In...

Page 334: ...IC 133 Driver Mode Control 209 Driving Assistance Systems 227 Defensive 184 For Better Fuel Economy 26 Hill and Mountain Roads 188 If the Vehicle is Stuck 190 Loss of Control 186 Off Road Recovery 186 Vehicle Load Limits 190 Wet Roads 187 Winter 188 E Electric Parking Brake 205 Electric Parking Brake Light 127 Electrical Equipment Add On 244 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block 272 Elec...

Page 335: ...eated and Ventilated 60 Fuel 240 Additives 241 Economy Driving 26 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 243 Filling the Tank 241 Gauge 118 Low Fuel Warning Light 131 System Messages 143 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block 272 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 271 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 275 Rear Compartment Fuse Block 277 G Garage Door Opener Programming 158 Gauges Boost 119 Gauges cont d Engine Coolant ...

Page 336: ...otainment 169 Instrument Cluster 112 115 Instrument Panel Storage Area 101 Instrument Panel Overview 6 Interior Rearview Mirrors 45 Introduction 2 J Jump Starting 302 K Key and Lock Messages 143 Keyless Entry Remote RKE System 28 Keys 27 L Lamps Courtesy 166 Daytime Running DRL 164 Dome 166 Exterior Controls 162 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder 163 Lamps cont d Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 168 Licen...

Page 337: ... 36 Power Door 36 Safety 37 Loss of Control 186 Low Fuel Warning Light 131 Low Profile Tires 282 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 90 Lumbar Adjustment 56 64 Front Seats 56 Rear Seats 64 M Maintenance Records 324 Maintenance Schedule 317 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 321 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 125 Manual Mode 202 Massage 62 Memory Features 12 Memory Seats 59 Messages Airb...

Page 338: ...99 Parking Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 268 Over Things That Burn 199 Parking or Backing Assistance Systems 221 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 123 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 182 Passenger Sensing System 78 Pedestrian Ahead Indicator 129 Personalization Vehicle 150 Power Door Locks 36 Mirrors 44 Power cont d Outlets 109 Protection Battery 168 Retained Accessory RAP 198 Seat Adjustment ...

Page 339: ...Crash 71 Use During Pregnancy 70 Safety Locks 37 Safety System Check 71 Seats Head Restraints 54 Heated and Ventilated Front 60 Heated and Ventilated Rear 65 Lumbar Adjustment Front 56 Lumbar Adjustment Rear 64 Memory 59 Power Adjustment Front 56 Rear 62 Reclining Seatbacks 58 Securing Child Restraints 96 98 Security Light 132 Messages 147 Vehicle 41 Vehicle Alarm 41 Service 182 Accessories and Mo...

Page 340: ... 169 Night Vision 234 Systems Driver Assistance 221 T Tachometer 118 Theft Deterrent Systems 43 Thigh Support Adjustment 57 Time 108 Tires 280 All Season 281 Buying New Tires 291 Chains 294 Changing 296 Compact Spare 301 Different Size 292 If a Tire Goes Flat 294 Inspection 288 Low Profile 282 Messages 148 Pressure 284 Pressure Light 130 Pressure Monitor Operation 286 Pressure Monitor System 285 T...

Page 341: ...283 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 329 Vehicle Hold Automatic 207 Ventilation Air 181 Visors 50 Voltmeter Gauge 122 W Warning Brake System Light 126 Caution and Danger 2 Lane Departure LDW 238 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 111 Warnings Hazard Flashers 165 Washer Fluid 263 Messages 150 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 293 Different Size 292 Replacement 293 When It Is Time for New Tires ...

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