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Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13566829) -

2020 - CRC - 6/11/19

VEHICLE CARE

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Fuses

Usage

F1

Auxiliary power
outlet front console

F2

Visor

F3

Front blower

F4

Body control
module 8

F5

Steering column
switch module

Fuses

Usage

F6

Electric steering
column lock

F7

Glove box door

F8

Front heated seat
module

F9

Sensing and
diagnostic module

Fuses

Usage

F10

Body control
module 4

F11

Body control
module 3

F12

Data link connector

F13

–

F14

Electronic shifter

F15

Front camera

F16

Display

F17

Heating, ventilation,
and air conditioning
control

F18

OnStar

F19

–

F20

–

F21

–

F22

–

F23

Central gateway
module

F24

Center stack module/
Infotainment

Summary of Contents for CT6 2020

Page 1: ...2020 CT6 CT6 84373157 A C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 20_CAD_CT6_COV_en_US_84373157A_2019JUN14 ai 1 4 18 2019 11 43 08 AM 20_CAD_CT6_COV_en_US_84373157A_2019JUN14 ai 1 4 18 2019 11 43 08 AM ...

Page 2: ...Windows 9 Seats and Restraints 43 Storage 98 Instruments and Controls 102 Lighting 149 Infotainment System 157 Climate Controls 158 Driving and Operating 171 Vehicle Care 270 Service and Maintenance 357 Technical Data 372 Customer Information 376 Reporting Safety Defects 386 OnStar 390 Connected Services 397 Index 400 ...

Page 3: ...s owner s manual Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Vehicle Owners A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer at www helminc com or from Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l adresse suivante ...

Page 4: ...ns or information Shown when the service manual has additional instructions or information 0 Shown when there is more information on another page see page Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean See the features in this manual for information u Air Conditioning System G Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil 9 Airbag Readiness Light Antil...

Page 5: ... Pedestrian Ahead Indicator O Power 7 Rear Cross Traffic Alert I Registered Technician Remote Vehicle Start Seat Belt Reminders I Side Blind Zone Alert h Stop Start 7 Tire Pressure Monitor d Traction Control StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control ESC a Under Pressure V Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...

Page 6: ...Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 13566829 2020 CRC 6 11 19 INTRODUCTION 5 Instrument Panel Overview ...

Page 7: ...ove Box 0 98 10 Infotainment 0 157 11 Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 51 If Equipped 12 Wireless Charging 0 107 13 Automatic Climate Control System Dual Zone 0 158 or Automatic Climate Control System Quad Zone 0 163 14 Automatic Vehicle Hold AVH 0 202 If Equipped MODE Button See Driver Mode Control 0 204 Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 203 15 Infotainment Control Knob See the i...

Page 8: ...nada 13566829 2020 CRC 6 11 19 INTRODUCTION 7 24 Instrument Panel Storage 0 98 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0 306 25 Electric Parking Brake 0 200 Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 153 Out of View Head Up Display HUD 0 135 If Equipped Out of View ...

Page 9: ...Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 13566829 2020 CRC 6 11 19 8 INTRODUCTION 2 NOTES ...

Page 10: ...3 Folding Mirrors 33 Heated Mirrors 34 Automatic Dimming Mirror 34 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 34 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 35 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 35 Rear Camera Mirror 35 Windows Windows 37 Power Windows 38 Sun Visors 39 Rear Window Sunshade 40 Roof Sunroof 41 Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is dangerous...

Page 11: ...cle See OnStar Overview 0 390 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 386 If there is a decrease in the Remote Keyless Entry RKE operating range Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Check the transmitter s battery See Battery Replacement later in this section If the transmi...

Page 12: ...0 Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized See Vehicle Personalization 0 140 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 30 The vehicle may have remote folding mirro...

Page 13: ...ve seconds all passenger doors will unlock Driver Door Shown Passenger Similar Pressing the lock unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur It has been more than five seconds since the first lock unlock button press Two lock unlock button presses were used to unlock all doors Any vehicle door has opened and all doors are now closed Keyless Unlocking Locking from the P...

Page 14: ...to automatically lock when exiting the vehicle see Vehicle Personalization 0 140 Temporary Disable of Passive Locking Temporarily disable passive locking by pressing and holding K on the interior door switch with a door open for at least four seconds or until three chimes are heard Passive locking will then remain disabled until Q on the interior door is pressed or until the vehicle is turned on R...

Page 15: ...See Door Locks 0 19 Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the driver door handle then turn the key counterclockwise to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds The DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE 2 3 4 ETC 4 Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket The center console storage area will need to be opened 5 Press ENGINE START STOP When the transmitter is learned the ...

Page 16: ...reviously known transmitters will no longer work with the vehicle Remaining transmitters can be relearned during the next steps The DIC display should now show READY FOR REMOTE 1 5 Place the new transmitter in the transmitter pocket The center console storage area will need to be opened 6 Press ENGINE START STOP When the transmitter is learned the DIC display will show that it is ready to program ...

Page 17: ...smitter The transmitter contains a small battery which can be a choking hazard If swallowed internal burns can occur resulting in severe injury or death Seek medical attention immediately if a battery is swallowed Caution When replacing the battery do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter Static from your body could damage the transmitter Caution Always replace the battery with the cor...

Page 18: ...e vehicle This button is on the RKE transmitter for remote start The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start The rear window defogger may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions The rear window defogger indicator light does not come on during remote start If equipped the heated steering wheel may come on during cold weather when enabled in v...

Page 19: ...e the engine is still running An extension can be requested 30 seconds after starting This provides a total of 30 minutes The remote start can only be extended once When the remote start is extended the second 15 minute period is added on to the first 15 minutes for a total of 30 minutes A maximum of two remote starts or a remote start with an extension are allowed between ignition cycles The vehi...

Page 20: ...lock the vehicle whenever leaving it Continued Warning Continued Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening To lock or unlock the door from outside the vehicle Press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter In the case of a dead battery use the key in the driver door The key cylinder is...

Page 21: ...n until the cap removal is complete 2 Insert the key into the slot 3 on the bottom of the cap 2 and lift the key upward 3 Move the cap 2 rearward and remove 4 Use the key in the cylinder To replace the cap 1 Pull the door handle 1 to the open position and hold it open until the cap installation is complete 2 Insert the two tabs 6 at the back of the cap between the seal 5 and the metal base 4 3 Sli...

Page 22: ... the locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed Delayed locking can only be turned on when the Open Door Anti Lockout has been turned off When Q is pressed on the power door lock switch while the door is open a chime will sound three times indicating delayed locking is active The doors will lock automatically five seconds after all doors are closed If a door is reopened bef...

Page 23: ...er is detected and the number of RKE transmitters inside has not reduced the driver door will unlock and the horn will chirp three times Lockout protection can be manually overridden with the driver door open by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch Open Door Anti Lockout If Open Door Anti Lockout is turned on and the vehicle is off the driver door is open and locking is requested a...

Page 24: ...the other door Doors Trunk Warning Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate or trunk hatch open or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk hatch or liftgate Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk hat...

Page 25: ...k this will cause the trunk lid to be unlatched The trunk has an electric latch If the vehicle has lost power or the battery is disconnected the trunk will not open If this happens use the emergency trunk release handle Power Trunk Caution 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 Cau...

Page 26: ...runk can be opened manually Obstacle Detection Features If there is an obstruction during a power open or close cycle a closing 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...

Page 27: ...ions If it does not respond to the kick operate the power trunk by another method or start the vehicle and the feature will be re enabled When closing the power trunk using this feature there will be a short delay The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound Move away from the trunk before it starts moving Projected Logo If equipped with this feature a vehicle logo will be projected for one min...

Page 28: ...nder these conditions The vehicle battery is low The transmission is not in P Park Hands Free Trunk Control is set to Off in vehicle personalization See Vehicle Personalization 0 140 Power trunk is turned off The vehicle remains parked for 72 hours or more with no RKE transmitter use or Keyless Access operation To re enable press any button on the RKE transmitter or open and close a vehicle door T...

Page 29: ...ansmitter button press or a door is opened and closed RKE transmitter brought in and out of projected logo detection zone five times or more within 10 minutes Operative Off for one hour or until RKE transmitter button press or a door is opened and closed Vehicle remains parked for more than 72 hours Operative Off until RKE transmitter button press or a door is opened and closed Vehicle battery is ...

Page 30: ...anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle There is a glow in the dark emergency trunk release handle on the trunk lid This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside After pulling the emergency trunk release handle return to the stored position Rear Seat Pass Through If equipped use the rear seat pass thr...

Page 31: ...ill 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 lights will flash to indicate pre a...

Page 32: ...nclination 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 monitors the vehicle interior and can act...

Page 33: ...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 off and the RKE transmitter appe...

Page 34: ...rrows to move the mirror 3 Move the selector switch to to deselect the mirror Memory Mirrors The vehicle may have memory mirrors See Memory Seats 0 48 Lane Change Alert LCA The vehicle may have LCA See Lane Change Alert LCA 0 252 Turn Signal Indicator The vehicle has a turn signal indicator on the mirror housings The indicator will flash when a turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are used F...

Page 35: ...d the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position Heated Mirrors The rear window defogger also heats the outside mirrors K Press to heat the outside mirrors See Automatic Climate Control System Dual Zone 0 158 or Automatic Climate Control System Quad Zone 0 163 Automatic Dimming Mirror The vehicle has automatic di...

Page 36: ...om the headlamps from behind The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started Rear Camera Mirror If equipped this automatic dimming mirror provides a wide angle camera view of the area behind the vehicle Pull the tab to turn on the display Push the tab to turn it off When off the mirror is automatic dimming Adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle while the display...

Page 37: ... 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 or glance over your shoulder when making lane changes or merging Failure to use proper care may result in injury death or vehicle damage ...

Page 38: ...y obstruct objects from view If needed push the tab to turn off the display Dirt snow or other debris blocks the camera lens Clean the lens with a soft damp cloth The camera s mounting on the vehicle has been damaged and or the position or the 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 closed...

Page 39: ...ut switch to prevent operation of the windows See Keys 0 9 Power windows work when the ignition is on in ACC ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 188 Using the window switch press to open or pull to close the window The windows may be temporarily disabled if they are used repeatedly within a short time Window Lockout This feature stops the rea...

Page 40: ...automatic reversal system Continued Warning Continued override make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path When the engine is on override the automatic reversal system by pulling and holding the window switch if conditions prevent it from closing Programming the Power Windows Programming may be necessary if the vehicle battery has been disconnected or discharged If the ...

Page 41: ...o 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 control for the rear window sunshade on the rear door panel Rear Passenger Door Sunshades If equipped use the handle to pul...

Page 42: ...2 TILT Switch Slide Switch Express Open Express Close Press the rear or front of D 1 to the second detent and release to express open or express close the sunroof Open Close Manual Mode Press the rear of D 1 to the first detent and hold to open the sunroof Press the front of D 1 to the first detent and hold to close the sunroof Tilt Switch Vent Feature Press and hold the front of E 2 to vent the s...

Page 43: ...ng the reversal system will detect an object stop and open the sunroof again If frost or other conditions prevent closing override the feature by closing the sunroof in manual mode To stop movement release the switch Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise It could also plug the water drainage system Periodically ope...

Page 44: ...eat Belt Care 64 Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash 65 Airbag System Airbag System 65 Where Are the Airbags 67 When Should an Airbag Inflate 68 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 69 How Does an Airbag Restrain 70 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 70 Passenger Sensing System 71 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 75 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 76 Airbag System C...

Page 45: ... that fold down always return them to the full upright position whenever an occupant is seated in the seat Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions Pull the head...

Page 46: ...o be removed Rear Seats The vehicle s rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions The height of the head restraint can be adjusted Pull the head restraint up to raise it Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place To lower the head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the head restraint down Try to move t...

Page 47: ...e seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down To adjust the seatback see Reclining Seatbacks 0 48 To adjust the lumbar support see Lumbar Adjustment 0 46 Some vehicles are equipped with a feature that activates ...

Page 48: ...pport upward Press Forward 3 to move lumbar support forward Press Down 4 to move lumbar support down Press Rearward 5 to move lumbar support rearward To adjust upper back support if equipped 1 Toggle the Feature Select 1 to view adjustable seat options on the infotainment display 2 Select Upper Back Support 3 Press Forward 3 to move support forward or Rearward 5 to move support rearward Thigh Supp...

Page 49: ... belts cannot do their job Continued Warning Continued 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 hav...

Page 50: ...tions to the memory button 1 or 2 matching the RKE transmitter number displayed in the DIC welcome message Carry the linked RKE transmitter when entering the vehicle Vehicle Personalization Settings To have the Seat Entry Memory movement begin when the vehicle is started select the Settings menu then Vehicle then Seating Position and then Seat Entry Memory Select On or Off See Seat Entry Memory la...

Page 51: ...8 will not recall memory positions To stop Manual Memory recall movement release 1 2 or B or press any of the following controls Power seat Memory SET Power mirror with the driver or passenger side mirror selected Power steering wheel Seat Entry Memory If equipped with memory seat 1 2 or B buttons on the passenger door those positions must be recalled manually They will not be linked to an RKE tra...

Page 52: ... occurs The vehicle is turned off and the driver door is opened within a short time The vehicle is turned off with the driver door open To stop Seat Exit Memory movement press any of the following memory controls Power seat Memory SET 1 2 or B Power mirror with the driver or passenger side mirror selected Power steering wheel Obstructions If something has blocked the driver seat and or power steer...

Page 53: ...ted Seats If the vehicle is equipped with auto heated or ventilated seats and the engine is running this feature will automatically activate the heated or ventilated seats at the level required by the vehicle s interior temperature The active high medium low or off heated or ventilated seat level will be indicated by the manual heated and ventilated seat buttons on the center stack Use the manual ...

Page 54: ...lated seats will not turn on during a remote start unless they are enabled in the vehicle personalization menu See Remote Vehicle Start 0 17 and Vehicle Personalization 0 140 Massage If equipped the ignition must be on to use the massage feature To activate and adjust the massage feature 1 Toggle the center selection control 2 to view available massage options on the infotainment display 2 Select ...

Page 55: ...oors There may be an alert even when there is nothing in the rear seat for example if a child entered the vehicle through the rear door and left the vehicle without the vehicle being shut off The feature can be turned on or off See Vehicle Personalization 0 140 Rear Seat Adjustment Caution Do not adjust the power seat when a child restraint is installed Adjusting the seat may cause damage to the i...

Page 56: ...nsity Press the massage control button 8 to recall the last massage type and intensity or turn massage off Easy Exit If equipped press S to tilt the front of the seat fully downward and to move the entire seat fully rearward The seat will also move to this position when the rear door is opened Lumbar Adjustment If a child restraint is installed see Rear Seats 0 54 If equipped the armrest may have ...

Page 57: ...at Press M or L if equipped to heat the left or right outboard seat cushion only Press I or if equipped to heat the left or right outboard seatback only Press J or z if equipped to heat the left or right outboard seat cushion and seatback On vehicles without rear climate controls an indicator light on the button will turn on when the heated or ventilated seat is on On vehicles with rear climate co...

Page 58: ...worse than if you are wearing seat belts You can be seriously injured or killed by hitting things inside the vehicle harder or by being ejected from the vehicle In addition anyone who is not buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision passengers riding in these areas are more likely to be seri...

Page 59: ...o wear seat belts A Airbags are supplemental systems only They work with seat belts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection Also in nearly all states and in all Canadian provinces the law requires wearing seat belts How to Wear Seat Belts Properly Follow these rules for everyone s protection There are additional thin...

Page 60: ...bdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash Warning You can be seriously injured or even killed by not wearing your seat belt properly Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to become loose or twisted...

Page 61: ...itions in the vehicle have a lap shoulder belt The following instructions explain how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Adjust the seat if the seat is adjustable so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 2 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The lap shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens...

Page 62: ...g locks in the latch plate before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate flat to unlock 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Seat Belt Extender 0 64 Position the release button on the buckle so that the seat belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 If equipped with a shoulder belt he...

Page 63: ...he belt should be close to but not contacting the neck Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt in a crash See How to Wear Seat Belts Properly 0 58 Press the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired position The adjuster can be moved up by pushing the slide trim up After the adjuster is set to the desired position try to move it dow...

Page 64: ...y other parts of the vehicle s seat belt system will need to be replaced See Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash 0 65 Do not sit on the outboard seat belt while entering or exiting the vehicle or at any time while sitting in the seat Sitting on the seat belt can damage the webbing and hardware Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides Rear seat belt comfort guides may provide added seat belt comfor...

Page 65: ...t system parts that might keep a seat belt system from performing properly See your dealer to have it repaired Torn frayed or twisted seat belts may not protect you in a crash Torn or frayed seat belts can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed have it replaced immediately If a belt is twisted it may be possible to untwist by reversing the latch plate on the webbing If the twist...

Page 66: ...and repairs may be necessary even if the seat belt system was not being used at the time of the crash Have the seat belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving See Airbag Readiness Light 0 121 Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags A frontal airbag for the driver A frontal ...

Page 67: ... designed to inflate in every crash In some crashes seat belts are the only restraint See When Should an Airbag Inflate 0 68 Wearing your seat belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Airbags are supplemental restraints to the seat belts Everyone in the vehicle should wear a seat belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for t...

Page 68: ... 79 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light 0 121 Where Are the Airbags The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger sid...

Page 69: ...sing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating Continued Warning Continued airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat mounted side impact airbag Never secure anything to the roof of a ...

Page 70: ...ned to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal impacts Knee airbags are not designed to inflate during vehicle rollovers in rear impacts or in many side impacts Seat mounted side impact airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depending on the location of the impact Seat mounted side impact airbags are not designed to inflate in frontal impacts near frontal ...

Page 71: ...en realize the airbags inflated Roof rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they inflate Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes For location of the airbags see Where Are the Airbags 0 67 The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents i...

Page 72: ...occur from the front outboard passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for the airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for the vehicle covers the need to replace other parts...

Page 73: ...child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal 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 passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system...

Page 74: ...at 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 0 121 for more information including important safety information If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag if the system de...

Page 75: ...e that person is not sitting properly in the seat or that the child restraint locking feature is engaged Use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag 1 Turn the vehicle off 2 Remove any additional material from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers 3 Place the seatbac...

Page 76: ...proved by GM for your specific vehicle See Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 0 76 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates The ON indicator may be lit if an object such as a briefcase handbag grocery bag laptop or other electronic device is put on an unoccupied seat If this is not desired remove the object from the seat Warning Stowing articles...

Page 77: ...e part of the passenger seat The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non GM covers upholstery or trim or with GM covers upholstery or trim designed for a different vehicle Any object such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device installed under or on top of the seat fabric could also interfere with the operation of ...

Page 78: ...in serious injury or even death To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash have them Continued Warning Continued inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See your dealer for service If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driv...

Page 79: ...shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Also see Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides under Lap Shoulder Belt 0 60 ...

Page 80: ...ly injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck The shoulder belt can tighten but cannot be loosened if it is locked The shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all the way out of the retractor It unlocks when the shoulder belt is allowed to go all the way back into the retractor but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a child s neck If the shoulder belt is locked and C...

Page 81: ...a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat It is also better to secure a forward facing child restraint in a rear seat If you must secure a forward facing child restraint in the front outboard seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go Child restraints are devices used to restrain seat or position children in the vehicle and are sometimes called child seats or car seats ...

Page 82: ...oddlers 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 seat belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unp...

Page 83: ... Securing an Add On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle seat 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 in...

Page 84: ... Within the Child Restraint Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Secure the child properly following the instructions that came with that child restraint Where to Put the Restraint According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in an appropriate child restraint secured in ...

Page 85: ...ting positions should not be used if the child restraint prevents access to or interferes with the routing of the seat belt Wherever a child restraint is installed be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle ...

Page 86: ...s that came with the child restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the seat belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether For a forward facing 5 pt harness child restraint where the combined weight of the child and restraint...

Page 87: ...er than 29 5 kg 65 lb X See Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat 0 92 or Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Front Seat 0 94 Child restraints built after March 2014 will be labeled with the specific child weight up to which the LATCH system can be used to install the restraint The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in ...

Page 88: ...ther anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash The child restraint may have a single tether 3 or a dual tether 4 Either will have a single attachment hook 2 to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others requir...

Page 89: ...r anchors are behind the rear seat on the filler panel Open the covers to access the anchors Be sure to use an anchor located directly behind the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restra...

Page 90: ...er belt can tighten but cannot be loosened if it is locked The shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all the way out of the retractor It unlocks when the shoulder belt is allowed to go all the way back into the retractor but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a child s neck If the shoulder belt is locked and tightened around a child s neck the only way to loosen the belt is to cut it Buckle...

Page 91: ...structions and the instructions in this manual 1 1 Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position 1 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 1 3 Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors 2 If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor if equipped Refer to the...

Page 92: ...rely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth There should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement for proper installation Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash Warning A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint resulting in serious injury...

Page 93: ...forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached If the child restraint or vehicle seat position does not have the LATCH system you will be using the seat belt to secure the child restraint Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat be sure to read Where to Put the Re...

Page 94: ...the lock When the 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 restr...

Page 95: ...gned to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions See Passenger Sensing System 0 71 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 121 for more information including important 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 fa...

Page 96: ... that the tether be attached When using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and the following instructions 1 Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward facing child restraint Move the seat upward or the seatback to an upright position if needed to get a tight installation of the chi...

Page 97: ...the lock When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 6 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restr...

Page 98: ...orth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement If the airbags are off the OFF indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started If a child restraint has been installed and the ON indicator is lit see If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint under Passenger Sensing System 0 71 To ...

Page 99: ...ge 99 Rear Storage 100 Center Console Storage 100 Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie Downs 101 Convenience Net 101 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 ...

Page 100: ... the cupholders Push the cupholders in to close Armrest Storage Pull down to access the armrest and cupdolders Press the latch and pull up to access the storage area in the rear armrest If equipped with seat controls press the button and pull down the armrest See Rear Seats 0 54 Press the latch and pull up to access the storage area in the rear armrest ...

Page 101: ...e lid to access the storage compartment in the rear doors Rear Seat Pass Through Door When the rear armrest is down there is access to the trunk Press the latch and pull the access door down Center Console Storage Press the button and lift to access the storage area There are two USB ports inside See the infotainment manual ...

Page 102: ...s Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie Downs The cargo tie downs can be used to secure small loads and the convenience net See Convenience Net 0 101 if equipped Convenience Net The vehicle may have a convenience net in the trunk The net is attached to the cargo tie downs Put small loads behind the net It can also be positioned into an envelope to hold smaller items inside Do not use the net for h...

Page 103: ...g Readiness Light 121 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 121 Charging System Light 122 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light 123 Brake System Warning Light 125 Electric Parking Brake Light 125 Service Electric Parking Brake Light 126 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 126 Gear Shifting Light 126 Automatic Vehicle Hold AVH Light 127 Lane Keep Assist LKA Light 127 Vehicle Ahead Indicator...

Page 104: ...ss the control to move the tilt and telescoping steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Steering Wheel Controls The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls See Steering Wheel Controls in the infotainment manual Heated Steering Wheel If equipped with a heated steering wheel press to turn on or off An indicato...

Page 105: ...select the wiper speed HI Use for fast wipes LO Use for slow wipes AUTO Use this setting for intermittent wipes when Rainsense is disabled or for Rainsense wipes when it is 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 enabled see Rainsense later in this section If the windsh...

Page 106: ...iper Blade Replacement 0 295 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor Wiper Parking If the ignition is turned off while the wipers are on LO HI or AUTO with Rainsense disabled they will immediately stop If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes after the ignition is off the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshie...

Page 107: ...sed See Rear Camera Mirror 0 35 Activating the Rear Camera Washer also cleans the Night Vision Camera if equipped See Night Vision System 0 250 Compass The vehicle may have a compass display on the Driver Information Center DIC The compass receives its heading and other information from the Global Positioning System GPS antenna StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control ESC and vehicle speed informa...

Page 108: ...en not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 amp rating Wireless Charging The system operates at 145 kHz and wirelessly charges one Qi compatible smartphone The power output of the system is capable of charging at a rate up to 1 amp 5W as requested by the compatible smartphone See Radio Frequency Statement 0 386 Warning Wireless charging can affect the operation of an imp...

Page 109: ... working or may reduce the charging performance See your dealer for additional information 3 A green next to V will appear on the infotainment display This indicates that the smartphone is properly positioned and charging If turns yellow ensure that the charging pad is clear of any objects and that the smartphone is capable of wireless charging before repositioning it If does not illuminate the sm...

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Page 111: ...Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 13566829 2020 CRC 6 11 19 110 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Instrument Cluster Base Level English Standard Theme Shown Metric Similar ...

Page 112: ...tes or change the audio source Use y or z to change the station or go to the next or previous track Phone Press SEL to select the Phone app then press T to enter the Phone menu In the Phone menu if there is no active phone call view 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...

Page 113: ...nter DIC 0 132 Speed Warning The Speed Warning display allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want to exceed To set the Speed Warning press T when Speed Warning is displayed Press SEL when Enabled is highlighted To set the speed press T when Set Speed is highlighted 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 pressi...

Page 114: ...Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 13566829 2020 CRC 6 11 19 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 113 Instrument Cluster Uplevel English Balanced Cluster Shown Metric Similar ...

Page 115: ...ster 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 represented by a small preview image of the display layout Scroll up or down and highlight the selection Press SEL to select the desired cluster configuration 5 Exit...

Page 116: ...hted to change the configuration of the cluster See Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster earlier in this section 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 pressing and holding SEL while viewing this page If the selected speed limit ...

Page 117: ... the ignition is on 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 tachometer will indicate the engine s revolutions per minute rpm The tachometer may vary by several hundred rpm s during Auto Stop mode wh...

Page 118: ...ed 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 turned off Boost Gauge Performance Configuration Only This ga...

Page 119: ...e s oil as soon as possible See Engine Oil 0 277 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 servi...

Page 120: ...heme Base Level English Standard Theme Uplevel Metric Balanced Configuration Uplevel English Balanced Configuration This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle s engine coolant While driving under normal operating conditions if the needle moves into the red area the engine is too hot Pull off the road stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible ...

Page 121: ...ngine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power The vehicle can only be driven for a short time with the readings outside the normal operating range If the vehicle must be driven turn off all accessories such as the radio and air conditioner and unplug all chargers and accessories Readings outs...

Page 122: ...uckle the seat 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 65 The airbag readiness light comes on for several sec...

Page 123: ...utboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag If after several seconds both status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system See your dealer for service Warning If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system To help avoid injury to yourse...

Page 124: ...he light and seeking service promptly when it comes on may prevent damage Caution If the vehicle is driven continually with this light on the emission control system may not work as well the fuel economy may be lower and the vehicle may not run smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty Caution Modifications to the engine transmission exhaust intak...

Page 125: ...t one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off See Recommended Fuel 3 6L V6 Engine 0 258 or Recommended Fuel 4 2L Twin Turbo V8 Engine 0 259 If the light remains on see your dealer Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs If the vehicle requires an Emissions Inspection Maintenance test the test equipment will likely connect to the vehicle s Data Link Connector DLC The DLC is under t...

Page 126: ...possible If the light comes on while driving pull off the road and stop carefully If equipped with electric brake boost vehicle speed may be limited when the brake system warning light comes on The brake pedal might be harder to push or the brake pedal may go closer to the floor It could take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing the Vehicle 0 346 Wa...

Page 127: ...fly when the vehicle is turned on If the light does not come on have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem If the light comes on while driving safely stop as soon as it is possible and turn off the vehicle Then turn on the vehicle again to reset the system If the ABS warning light stays on or comes on again while driving the vehicle needs service A chime may also sound when th...

Page 128: ...aches a detected lane marking The LKA light is amber when assisting This light flashes amber as a Lane Departure Warning LDW alert to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed LKA will not assist or alert if the turn signal is active in the direction of lane departure or if LKA detects that you are accelerating braking or actively steering See Lane Keep Assist LKA 0 254 Vehicle Ahead Indicat...

Page 129: ... while starting the engine If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer This light comes on when the StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control ESC system is turned off If StabiliTrak ESC is off the Traction Control System TCS is also off If StabiliTrak ESC and TCS are off the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak ESC systems and the warning...

Page 130: ...arting the vehicle Caution The engine coolant temperature warning light indicates that the vehicle has overheated Driving with this light on can damage the engine Continued Caution Continued and it may not be covered by the vehicle warranty See Engine Overheating 0 288 The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine has overheated If this happens pull over and turn off the en...

Page 131: ...per engine oil maintenance can damage the engine Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Check the oil level as soon as possible Add oil if required but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low have the vehicle serviced Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil T...

Page 132: ...stays on and the engine does not start there could be a problem with the theft deterrent system See Immobilizer Operation 0 32 High Beam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 0 151 IntelliBeam Light This light comes on when the IntelliBeam system if equipped is enabled See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 149 Lamps On Reminder This light co...

Page 133: ... sharp curve on the road ahead See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 211 Super Cruise Light This light comes on to show the status of Super Cruise See Super Cruise 0 220 Door Ajar Light This light comes on when a door is open or not securely latched Before driving check that all doors are properly closed Information Displays Driver Information Center DIC The DIC is displayed in the instrument cluster It s...

Page 134: ...isplay 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 average fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and will change as driving conditions change The Av...

Page 135: ...ay sound Cruise Set Speed Shows the speed the cruise control or Adaptive Cruise Control is set to Follow Distance If equipped the current follow time to the vehicle ahead is displayed as a time value on this page Driver Assistance Uplevel Cluster May show information for Lane Keep Assist LKA Lane Departure Warning LDW Adaptive Cruise Control ACC and Forward Collision Alert FCA The display shows if...

Page 136: ...hows the approximate pressures of all four tires Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal kPa or in pounds per square inch psi If the pressure is low the value for that tire is shown in amber See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 324 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 325 Vehicle Odometer Base Cluster Shows the odometer Blank Page Allows for no information to be displayed in the cluster inf...

Page 137: ...t the driver seat 2 Start the engine 3 Use the following settings to adjust the HUD Press or lift 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 and hold to brighten the display Press and hold to dim the display Continue to hold to turn the display off The HUD image will automat...

Page 138: ...imit vehicle ahead indicator pedestrian indicator Lane Departure Warning Lane Keep Assist Super Cruise Adaptive Cruise Control ACC and ACC set speed Some information only appears on vehicles that have these features and when they are active Metric English Audio Phone View This displays digital speed indicators from speed view along with audio phone information The current radio station media type ...

Page 139: ... Shift the transmission before the lights come together in the display Shift immediately if the lights are flashing See Manual Mode 0 197 Care of the HUD Clean the inside of the windshield to remove any dirt or film that could reduce the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth sprayed with glass cleaner Wipe the lens gently then dry it HUD Troubleshooting If the ...

Page 140: ...ems Doors and Windows Seat Belts Airbag Systems Engine and Transmission Tire Pressure Battery Engine Power Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays when the vehicle s propulsion power is reduced A reduction in propulsion power can affect the vehicle s ability to accelerate If this message is on but there is no observed reduction in performance proceed to your destination The performa...

Page 141: ...Rear Seat Reminder This allows for a chime and a message when the rear door has been opened before or during operation of the vehicle Touch Off or On Driving Mode These settings will overwrite the main Vehicle Mode selections made with the MODE switch on the console Touch and the following may display Engine Sound Steering Suspension Engine Sound This allows the Engine Sound setting to be changed ...

Page 142: ...turn on Touch Off or On Auto Defog This setting automatically turns the front defogger on when the engine is started Touch Off or On Auto Rear Defog This setting automatically turns the rear defogger on when the engine is started Touch Off or On Ionizer If equipped and on this feature purifies the air in the interior of the vehicle See Automatic Climate Control System Dual Zone 0 158 or Automatic ...

Page 143: ... Lane Change Alert LCA 0 252 When Lane Change Alert is disabled Side Blind Zone Alert is also disabled Touch Off or On Rear Pedestrian Detection This setting specifies if there is an alert when the system detects pedestrians behind the vehicle when in R Reverse Touch Off or Alert Rear Cross Traffic Alert This setting specifies if an alert will display when the vehicle detects approaching rear cros...

Page 144: ...ote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Touch Off or On Exit Lighting This setting specifies how long the headlamps stay on after the vehicle is turned off and exited Touch Off 30 Seconds 60 Seconds or 120 Seconds Power Door Locks Touch and the following may display Open Door Anti Lock Out Auto Door Unlock Delayed Door Lock Open Door Anti Lock Out This setting prevents the driver door from locking when ...

Page 145: ...ng Wheel this feature will turn on when the Remote Start Auto Heated Seats turn on Touch Off or On Remote Window Operation If equipped this feature enables remote operation of the windows with the RKE transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 10 Touch Off or On Passive Door Unlock This setting specifies which doors unlock when using the button on the driver door handle to unlock ...

Page 146: ...otainment system and steering wheel controls It may also limit access to vehicle storage locations if equipped To enable valet mode 1 Enter a four digit code on the keypad 2 Touch Enter to go to the confirmation screen 3 Re enter the four digit code Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or unlock the system Touch Back to go back to the previous menu Universal Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 3...

Page 147: ...com gm or call 1 800 355 3515 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 receive...

Page 148: ...elease 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 three seconds then release it The Universal Remote system should now activate the garage door Repeat the process for programming the two remaining buttons Radio Signals for Canada and Some Gate Operators For questions or programming help see www homelink com gm or call 1...

Page 149: ...sal 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 ...

Page 150: ... 153 Courtesy Lamps 154 Dome Lamps 154 Reading Lamps 154 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 155 Exit Lighting 155 Battery Load Management 156 Battery Power Protection 156 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 156 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever Turn the control to the following positions O Turns the exterior lamps off and deactivates the AUTO ...

Page 151: ...he blue high beam on light appears on the instrument cluster when the high beams are on There is a sensor near the top center of the windshield that automatically controls the system Keep this area of the windshield clear of debris to allow for best system performance The high beam headlamps remain on under the automatic control until one of the following situations occurs The system detects an ap...

Page 152: ...on is off and the exterior lamps are on Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 3 Push the turn signal lever away from you and release to turn the high beams on To return to low beams push the lever again or pull it toward you and release This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the high beam headlamps are on Flash to Pass To flash the high beams pull the turn signal lever toward you an...

Page 153: ...ull bright position See Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 153 When it is bright enough outside the headlamps will turn off or may change to Daytime Running Lamps DRL The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to O or the ignition is off For vehicles sold in Canada this control only works when the transmission is in P Park Lights On with Wipers If the win...

Page 154: ...moving the lever back to its original position If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on a signal function may be inoperative This vehicle is equipped with LED lighting For replacement of any LED lighting contact your dealer Cornering Lamps If equipped with cornering lamps they automatically come on when all of the following occur The low beam headlamps...

Page 155: ...vated To deactivate the dome lamp override press OFF and the indicator light on the button will turn off Dome Lamps The dome lamp is in the overhead console To change the dome lamp settings press OFF Turns the lamp off even when a door is open 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 c...

Page 156: ...ed period of time with no RKE transmitter use or Keyless Access operation approach detection will be disabled To reactivate press any button on the RKE transmitter or open and close all vehicle doors to re enable the entry lighting feature on approach Approach detection will not work if The vehicle battery is low The ignition is on or in ACC ACCESSORY Entry lighting is set to Off See Vehicle Locat...

Page 157: ...g fans trailer loads and loads plugged into accessory power outlets EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery It does this by balancing the generator s output and the vehicle s electrical needs It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power whenever needed It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories Normally these actions occur in steps or levels without...

Page 158: ...adio audio players phone navigation system and voice or speech recognition It also includes information on settings Active Noise Cancellation ANC If equipped ANC reduces engine noise in the vehicle s interior ANC requires the factory installed audio system radio speakers amplifier if equipped induction system and exhaust system to work properly Deactivation is required by your dealer if related af...

Page 159: ... Compartment Air Filter 170 Service 170 Climate Control Systems Automatic Climate Control System Dual Zone The climate control buttons on the center stack and on the climate control display are used to adjust the heating cooling and ventilation Center Stack Climate Controls 1 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2 Fan Control 3 Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats If Equipped 4 Re...

Page 160: ...ront climate control page displayed See the infotainment manual Climate Control Status Display The climate control status display appears briefly when the climate control buttons on the center stack 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 desired temperature When the...

Page 161: ... R Press or touch the fan buttons on the center stack or climate control display to increase or decrease the fan speed Press and hold the buttons 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 to automatic operation Driver and Passenger Air Delivery Mode Controls When the c...

Page 162: ...o 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 0 140 Ionizer If equipped with an...

Page 163: ...e is started remotely The system uses the driver s previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle The rear window defogger may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions The rear window defogger indicator light does not come on during a remote start If equipped the heated seats will turn on if it is cold outside or the ventilated seats will turn on if it is hot outsi...

Page 164: ...Climate Controls 1 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2 Fan Control 3 Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats If Equipped 4 Rear Window Defogger 5 Defrost 6 OFF Fan 7 Recirculation 8 AUTO Automatic Operation Climate Control Display 1 Driver and Passenger Temperature Display 2 Fan Control 3 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 4 Sync Synchronized Temperature 5 Recirculation 6 D...

Page 165: ... air delivery mode or fan 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 To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the vehicle faster recirculati...

Page 166: ...lect 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 primarily to the floor outlets Some air Is directed to the windshield and outboard vent outlets c Clears the windows of fog or moisture Air is directed to the windshield windshield defroster side window defrosters outboard vent outlet...

Page 167: ... To turn the ionizer on or off see Climate and Air Quality under Vehicle Personalization 0 140 Rear Window Defogger K 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 0 140 When Auto Rear Defog is selected the rear window defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature...

Page 168: ...d seats will turn on if it is cold outside or the ventilated seats will turn on if it is hot outside The heated and ventilated seat indicator lights may not come on during a remote start If equipped the heated steering wheel will come on in a remote start if it is cold outside The heated steering wheel indicator light may not come on See Remote Vehicle Start 0 17 and Heated and Ventilated Front Se...

Page 169: ...limate control display Rear Climate Control Buttons 1 Rear Driver Side and Passenger Side Temperature Controls 2 O On Off 3 Air Delivery Mode Control 4 AUTO Automatic Operation 5 Fan Control Rear Climate Control Display 1 Rear Driver Side and Passenger Side Temperature Display 2 Rear Fan Control 3 Rear Driver Side and Passenger Side Temperature Controls 4 Sync Synchronized Temperatures 5 Rear Cont...

Page 170: ...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 touching the fan controls on the front climate control display Temperature Controls Press or press and hold the rear temperature control buttons up or down to adjust the rear passenger temperatures The rear passenger t...

Page 171: ...ide air that is pulled into the vehicle The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance See Maintenance Schedule 0 359 See your dealer regarding replacement of the filter Service All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians The air conditioning evapo...

Page 172: ...ment 191 Extended Parking 191 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 192 Running the Vehicle While Parked 192 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 193 Manual Mode 197 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 199 Brakes Electric Brake Boost 199 Antilock Brake System ABS 199 Electric Parking Brake 200 Brake Assist 201 Hill Start Assist HSA 201 Automatic Vehicle Hold AVH 202 Ride Control Systems Traction Contro...

Page 173: ...te smoothly Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time When road and weather conditions are appropriate use cruise control Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require Keep vehicle tires properly inflated Combine several trips into a single trip Replace the vehicle s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the t...

Page 174: ... for more information on using that system and the navigation system if equipped including pairing and using a cell phone Defensive Driving Defensive driving means always expect the unexpected The first step in driving defensively is to wear the seat belt See Seat Belts 0 57 Assume that other road users pedestrians bicyclists and other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate ...

Page 175: ... similar objects at speeds greater than 3 km h 1 mph Use care when driving over other objects such as lane dividers and speed bumps Damage caused by misuse of the vehicle is not covered by the vehicle warranty Variable Effort Steering The vehicle has 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 effor...

Page 176: ...ng a hand Antilock Brake System ABS allows steering while braking Off Road Recovery The vehicle s right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving Follow these tips 1 Ease off the accelerator and then if there 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 t...

Page 177: ...drivers and should not be used on public roads High speed driving aggressive cornering hard braking and other high performance driving can be dangerous Improper driver inputs for the conditions may result in loss of control of the vehicle which could injure or kill you or others Always drive safely Track events and competitive driving may affect the vehicle warranty See the warranty manual before ...

Page 178: ...rough mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain Tips include Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape Check all fluid levels and brakes tires cooling system and transmission Shift to a lower gear when going down steep or long hills Warning Using the brakes to slow the vehicle on a long downhill slope can cause brake overheating can reduce brake performance and could result ...

Page 179: ...wise clear roads in shaded areas The surface of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear Avoid sudden steering maneuvers and braking while on ice Turn off cruise control Blizzard Conditions Stop the vehicle in a safe place and signal for help Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby If possible use Roadside Service See Roadside Service 0 380 To get help a...

Page 180: ...ers could be injured The vehicle can overheat causing an engine compartment fire or other damage Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 56 km h 35 mph Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels Turn off any traction system Shift back and forth between R Reverse and a low forward gear spinning the wheels as...

Page 181: ...ion label shows the number of occupant seating positions 1 and the maximum vehicle capacity weight 2 in kilograms and pounds The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires 3 and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures 4 For more information on tires and inflation see Tires 0 315 and Tire Pressure 0 322 There is also important loading informati...

Page 182: ...ght may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle See Trailer Towing 0 266 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules an...

Page 183: ...A vehicle specific Certification label is attached to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar The label may show the gross weight capacity of the vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Warning Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area o...

Page 184: ...s break in period Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary Oil and fuel consumption may be higher than normal during the first 2 400 km 1 500 mi To break in new tires drive at moderate speeds and avoid hard cornering for the first 300 km 200 mi New tires do not have maximum traction and may tend to slip New brake linings also need a break in period Avoid making hard stops during ...

Page 185: ...n be done while the vehicle is moving After shifting to N Neutral firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location 3 Come to a complete stop and shift to P Park 4 Set the parking brake See Electric Parking Brake 0 200 Press ENGINE START STOP to turn the vehicle off Warning Turning off the vehicle while moving may cause loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disa...

Page 186: ...ehicle is stopped Caution If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty See Add On Electrical Equipment 0 269 Starting Procedure 1 With the Keyless Access system the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter must be in the vehicle Press ENGINE START STOP with the brake pedal applied When the engi...

Page 187: ...icle may restart and move unexpectedly Always shift to P Park and then turn the ignition off before exiting the vehicle Auto Engine Stop Start When the brakes are applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop the engine may turn off When stopped the tachometer displays AUTO STOP See Tachometer 0 116 When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed the engine will restart To mai...

Page 188: ...ermostat in the plug end of the cord may exist which will prevent engine heater operation at temperatures above 18 C 0 F Warning Do not plug in the engine block heater while the vehicle is parked in a garage or under a carport Property damage or personal injury may result Always park the vehicle in a clear open area away from buildings or structures To Use the Engine Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2...

Page 189: ...cle unplug the cord reattach the cover to the plug and securely fasten the cord Keep the cord away from any moving parts 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you do not it could be damaged Contact your dealer for information on how long to use the heater in your particular area Retained Accessory Power RAP Wh...

Page 190: ...ng be sure the vehicle is in P Park and the parking brake is set before you leave it If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips 0 262 Shifting out of Park This vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled transmission The shift lock release button is designed to prevent inadvertent shifting out of P Park unless the ignition is on the brak...

Page 191: ...the vehicle is on or if the ignition is turned on while the manual park release is pulled the DIC will display a message to service the transmission To place the vehicle in N Neutral using the manual park release 1 Ensure the vehicle is on level ground and set the parking brake 2 Turn the vehicle off 3 Use a flat bladed tool to remove the interior trim panel on the center console to the right of t...

Page 192: ...tant vehicle speed the system will operate in reduced operation mode allowing the vehicle to achieve better fuel economy When greater power demands are required such as accelerating from a stop passing or merging onto a freeway the system will maintain full cylinder operation If the vehicle has an Active Fuel Management indicator see Driver Information Center DIC for more information on using this...

Page 193: ...red Continued Warning Continued There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely sealed If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle Drive it only with the windows completely down Have the vehicle repaired immediately Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed area such...

Page 194: ...If the vehicle is in ACC ACCESSORY the transmission can be shifted into P Park If the vehicle is turned off while at a relatively high vehicle speed the transmission will automatically shift to N Neutral Once the vehicle is stopped P Park is automatically selected P This position locks the drive wheels Use P Park when starting the vehicle to ensure the vehicle does not move Warning It is dangerous...

Page 195: ...tomatically shifting into P Park check to see if the P Park button on top of the shift lever is stuck To operate the vehicle hold the shift lever in the desired gear R Reverse or D Drive until vehicle speed exceeds 15 km h 10 mph then release the shift lever R Use this gear to back up If the vehicle is shifted from either R Reverse to D Drive or D Drive or M Manual Mode to R Reverse while the spee...

Page 196: ...hicle needs to be towed see Towing the Vehicle 0 346 To shift into N Neutral 1 Move the shift lever forward to the first detent from the center position If the vehicle is in P Park apply the brake pedal and press the shift lock release button while moving the shift lever forward N will illuminate in red 2 After releasing the shift lever it will return to the center position To shift out of N Neutr...

Page 197: ...dal 3 Shift to N Neutral 4 Release the brake pedal The vehicle is now ready for the car wash Car Wash Mode Engine On Driver out of Vehicle To place the vehicle in N Neutral with the engine on and the vehicle unoccupied 1 Drive to the entrance of the car wash 2 Apply the brake pedal 3 Open the door 4 Shift to N Neutral then release the brake pedal 5 The indicator should continue to show N If it doe...

Page 198: ...pattern will illuminate red and the D will switch to white After releasing the shift lever it will return to the center position M Manual Mode allows gears appropriate for current driving conditions to be selected To exit M Manual Mode and return to D Drive pull back on the shift lever The D in the shift pattern will illuminate in red and the M will switch to white See Manual Mode 0 197 Caution Sp...

Page 199: ...t is not necessary to stop the vehicle or shift to N Neutral or P Park before shifting back to D Drive Temporary Tap Manual Shift Mode To enter Temporary Tap Shift Mode 1 With the transmission in D Drive and not in Permanent Tap Shift Mode the Tap Shift controls will activate a temporary tap manual shift mode allowing the transmission to be manually shifted 2 To shift to the lowest available gear ...

Page 200: ...sts or when the electric brake boost system is off a noticeable change in pedal force and travel may be felt This is normal Antilock Brake System ABS The Antilock Brake System ABS helps prevent a braking skid and maintain steering while braking hard ABS performs a system check when the vehicle is first driven A momentary motor or clicking noise may be heard while this test is going on and the brak...

Page 201: ...e ignition is off To prevent draining the battery avoid repeated cycles of the EPB system when the engine is not running The system has a Y or PARK Electric Parking Brake light and a 8 Service Parking Brake light See Electric Parking Brake Light 0 125 and Service Electric Parking Brake Light 0 126 Before leaving the vehicle check for the Y or PARK light to ensure that the parking brake is applied ...

Page 202: ...ght stays on after release is attempted see your dealer Caution Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving Automatic EPB Release The EPB will automatically release if the vehicle is running placed into gear and an attempt...

Page 203: ...the need to pay attention and drive safely You may not hear or feel alerts or warnings provided by this system Failure to use proper care when driving may result in injury death or vehicle damage When Automatic Vehicle Hold AVH if equipped is turned on and the vehicle is braked to a stop AVH prevents the vehicle from moving during the transition from brake pedal release to accelerator pedal apply ...

Page 204: ...ol will disengage Cruise control may be turned back on when road conditions allow Both systems come on automatically when the vehicle is started and begins to move The systems may be heard or felt while they are operating or while performing diagnostic checks This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with the vehicle It is recommended to leave both systems on for normal driving condition...

Page 205: ...on in the instrument cluster The appropriate DIC message displays To turn TCS and StabiliTrak ESC on again press and release Y The Traction Off light i and StabiliTrak ESC OFF light g in the instrument cluster turn off Adding accessories can affect vehicle performance See Accessories and Modifications 0 272 Driver Mode Control Driver Mode Control attempts to add a sportier feel provide a more comf...

Page 206: ...hen selected the Sport Mode indicator light will display in the instrument cluster In this mode the vehicle monitors driving behaviors and automatically enables Performance Shift Features when spirited driving is detected These features maintain lower transmission gears to increase available engine braking and improve acceleration response The vehicle will exit these features and return to normal ...

Page 207: ... equipped with AWD Snow Ice Mode will provide more torque to the front wheels For further details on Snow Ice Mode see Driver Mode Selector Attributes Affected Track Mode V Series Only Use when maximum vehicle handling is desired When selected the Track Mode indicator will display in the instrument cluster When in Track Mode the automatic transmission and the accelerator pedal is adjusted to give ...

Page 208: ...ngine torque at small pedal inputs This allows better wheel control on slippery surfaces Track The accelerator pedal is adjusted to give maximum control during the highest level of spirited driving Transmission Shift Mode Sport or Track Performance Shift Features are enabled in Sport and Track Performance Shift Features include Performance Algorithm Liftfoot and Performance Algorithm Shift Perform...

Page 209: ...overwritten The selections made in the Driving Mode menu overwrite the main vehicle mode selection via the buttons or switch on the center console In order to customize and overwrite select one of the three settings by touching the infotainment display When in the customization screen for each system select one of the available options Auto Follows the MODE switch Tour Sport Track V Series only Th...

Page 210: ...is activated cruise control is disengaged See Forward Collision Alert FCA System 0 244 When road conditions allow cruise control to be safely used it can be turned back on Cruise control will disengage if either TCS or StabiliTrak ESC is turned off If the brakes are applied cruise control disengages J Press to turn the system on and off A white indicator appears in the instrument cluster when crui...

Page 211: ...ise control system is already activated Press and hold RES until the desired speed is reached then release it To increase vehicle speed in small increments briefly press RES to the first detent For each press the vehicle goes about 1 km h 1 mph faster To increase vehicle speed in larger increments briefly press RES to the second detent For each press the vehicle speed increases to the next 5 km h ...

Page 212: ...ruise control disengages Ending Cruise Control There are four ways to end cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal Press Shift the transmission to N Neutral 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 Adaptive Cruise Control If equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control ACC it allows for selecting the cruise cont...

Page 213: ... roads or when the sensors are blocked by snow ice or dirt The system may not detect a vehicle ahead Keep the entire front of the vehicle clean Visibility is low such as in fog rain or snow conditions ACC performance is limited under these conditions On slippery roads where fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip J Press to turn the system on or off The indicator turns white o...

Page 214: ... When the regular cruise control is engaged a green J indicator will be lit on the instrument cluster When the vehicle is turned on the cruise control mode will be set to the last mode used before the vehicle was turned off Warning Always check the cruise control indicator on the instrument cluster to determine which mode cruise control is in before using the feature If ACC is not active the Conti...

Page 215: ...the vehicle until RES or the accelerator pedal is pressed A green ACC indicator and the set speed display on the instrument cluster The vehicle ahead indicator may be flashing if a vehicle ahead was present and moved See Approaching and Following a Vehicle later in this section Once ACC has resumed if there is no vehicle ahead if the vehicle ahead is beyond the selected following gap or if the veh...

Page 216: ...ark on the speedometer To decrease speed while the vehicle is stopped press SET until the desired set speed is displayed Selecting the Follow Distance Gap When a slower moving vehicle is detected ahead within 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 cycl...

Page 217: ...r decreases to follow the vehicle in front of you but will not exceed the set speed It may apply limited braking if necessary When braking is active the brake lamps 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 ACC may not detect and react to stopped or slow moving vehicles ahead...

Page 218: ...S or the accelerator pedal to resume ACC If stopped for more than two minutes or if the driver door is opened and the driver seat belt is unbuckled the ACC automatically applies the Electric Parking Brake EPB to hold the vehicle The EPB status light will turn on See Electric Parking Brake 0 200 To release the EPB press the accelerator pedal A DIC warning message may display indicating to shift to ...

Page 219: ...in curves and be ready to use the Continued Warning Continued 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 If equipped the curve speed control indicator b may illuminate green when ACC is actively controlling the vehicle speed and detects a sharp curve on the road ahead...

Page 220: ...ep 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 ACC 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 the rada...

Page 221: ...PS sensing A high precision map GPS enhancement data downloaded through OnStar Super Cruise works with Adaptive Cruise Control ACC which controls acceleration and braking while Super Cruise is enabled and operating Review and understand both this section and the ACC section before using Super Cruise See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 211 An active OnStar or connected service plan that includes Emergenc...

Page 222: ...intain lane position under all conditions It is extremely important to pay attention to the operation of the vehicle even while using Super Cruise Do not use a hand held device while driving even with Super Cruise engaged To prevent serious injury or death Always remain properly seated in the driver seat with your seat belt fastened Never remove your hands from the steering wheel when Super Cruise...

Page 223: ...in a freeway exit lane When Super Cruise is Available Super Cruise Indicator Super Cruise is designed to operate only when ACC is on See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 211 Automatic Emergency Braking is on See Automatic Emergency Braking AEB 0 246 Teen Driver is not active The GPS detects the vehicle is on a compatible highway Both the camera and the radar sensors are functioning and not covered obstru...

Page 224: ...3 When Super Cruise is available the white will display in the instrument cluster 4 Press to engage both Super Cruise and ACC ACC will set the speed at the current vehicle speed If ACC has a previously set speed it may resume at that speed 5 When engaged the steering wheel light bar and will display green When Super Cruise is engaged when traffic and other conditions and laws permit and when it is...

Page 225: ...intain the vehicle s speed while the steering wheel light bar is flashing red If the steering wheel light bar flashes red immediately resume manual steering to prevent serious injury or death If you do not resume manual steering the vehicle will begin to slow in the same lane and eventually come to a complete stop on the freeway Any time the steering wheel light bar flashes red resume manual steer...

Page 226: ...y the brakes at any time Warning To prevent serious injury or death be alert and pay special attention when passing highway exits entrances and crossings with Super Cruise and be ready to take control of the vehicle when necessary Changes in lane markings around exits and entrances can momentarily cause Super Cruise to not detect the correct lane If this occurs Super Cruise may attempt steering in...

Page 227: ...lso either beeps will sound or the Safety Alert Seat will vibrate See Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization 0 140 Take over steering then Super Cruise will disengage To re engage Super Cruise press See Using Super Cruise previously in this section Third Alert If the steering wheel light bar flashes red for too long a voice command will tell you to take control of the vehicle Ta...

Page 228: ...be ready to manually steer Continued Warning Continued Super Cruise may not detect your lane on curves in the road Super Cruise may not detect the markings that show your lane You may not have time to react to a vehicle in the lane next to your vehicle while on curves in the road Super Cruise may operate differently in sharp curves It may drift out of your lane of travel if the curve is too sharp ...

Page 229: ... vehicle when approaching an intersection that is controlled by a traffic light or stop sign Super Cruise will not detect vehicles crossing the road ahead including at intersections and will not automatically steer or brake to prevent a collision You must manually brake and steer the vehicle Towing a Trailer Do not use Super Cruise when towing a trailer For towing capability see Trailer Towing 0 2...

Page 230: ...ed you are not paying sufficiently close attention to the road Pay attention to the road See Attention to the Road previously in this section Flashing Red Solid Red Take over steering immediately Super Cruise will disengage See Take Over Alert previously in this section Disengaging Super Cruise There are two ways to disengage Super Cruise Press while your hands are on the steering wheel The Super ...

Page 231: ...cted 1 Select the Settings menu then Vehicle then Collision Detection Systems and then Forward Collision System 2 Set Forward Collision to Alert and Brake Unavailable No Road Information There is no map information available for that portion of a controlled access road Recent road reconstruction may turn off Super Cruise for that section of road until new map information is available The vehicle i...

Page 232: ...nto the Driver Attention System DAS camera Dawn or dusk sun glare is on the driver s face Cups food hands or other objects are obscuring the DAS view of the driver s face The steering column is pointed too high or low for the DAS to see the driver Adjust the steering column or the seat if the message occurs frequently Unavailable Looking Away From Road for Too Long The DAS system detects that the ...

Page 233: ...ocked by buildings or other large structures Unavailable You Have Taken Vehicle Control The brake pedal is being pressed The Adaptive Cruise Control has been canceled or turned off Unavailable Sensor Blocked Clear snow ice dirt or other contaminants from the front and rear areas of the vehicle Unavailable Sharp Curve Some curves are too sharp to be navigated by the Super Cruise system Super Cruise...

Page 234: ...ect to the mobile device s Wi Fi hotspot to download the data See Connections 0 398 To prevent usage of a mobile device data plan do one of the following Do not use the same SSID and password for the OnStar Wi Fi hotspot and a mobile device Disable the personal mobile device Wi Fi hotspot when inside the vehicle If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar and has an active service plan additional data ...

Page 235: ... systems Warning Do not rely on the Driver Assistance Systems These systems do not replace the need for paying attention and driving safely You may not hear or feel alerts or warnings provided by these systems Failure to use proper care when driving may result in injury death or vehicle damage See Defensive Driving 0 173 Under many conditions these systems will not Detect children pedestrians bicy...

Page 236: ...rmation Center DIC messages may display when the systems are unavailable or blocked Front and rear bumpers and the area below the bumpers Front grille and headlamps Front camera lens in the front grille or near the front emblem Front side and rear side panels Outside of the windshield in front of the rearview mirror Side camera lens on the bottom of the outside mirrors Rear side corner bumpers Rea...

Page 237: ... Displayed images may be farther or closer than they appear The area displayed is limited and objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper do not display A warning triangle may display 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 shows an image of ...

Page 238: ... the Surround Vision Cameras 2 Area Not Shown Warning The camera s do not display children pedestrians bicyclists crossing traffic animals or any other object outside of the cameras field of view below the bumper or under the vehicle Shown distances may 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 dr...

Page 239: ...camera view is active Touching the button multiple times will toggle between forward and rearward views Rear Pedestrian Alert Park Assist and RCTA are not available when Side Forward Rearward view is active Guidance Lines Displays available guidelines Top Down View Displays an image of the area surrounding the vehicle along with the rear camera view in the infotainment display The rear camera view...

Page 240: ...ing 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 rear or five pulses will be felt on both sides of the ...

Page 241: ...nd 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 to warn of traffic coming from the left or right This system detects objects coming from up to 20 m 65 ft from the left or right side of the vehicle When an object is detected either three beeps sound from the left or right or three Sa...

Page 242: ...vehicle during the parking maneuver Touch O on the center stack to enable the system to search for a parking space that is large enough and within 1 5 m 5 ft of the vehicle The vehicle speed must be below 30 km h 18 mph The system cannot Detect whether it is a legal parking space Park exactly lined up with the vehicle next to it if the spot is approached at an angle or if the parking space is angl...

Page 243: ...matic steering to complete before continuing the parking maneuver APA will beep and display a PARKING COMPLETE message Apply the brakes and place the vehicle in P Park APA may automatically disengage if The steering wheel is used by the driver The maximum allowed speed is exceeded The parking brake is applied or the vehicle is shifted into P Park There is a failure with the APA system Electronic s...

Page 244: ...he pedestrian is a child Visibility is poor including nighttime conditions fog rain or snow The RVC is blocked by dirt snow or ice The RVC taillamps or back up lamps are not cleaned or in proper working condition The vehicle is not in R Reverse To help avoid death or injury always check for pedestrians around the vehicle before backing up Be ready to take action and Continued Warning Continued app...

Page 245: ... 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 0 173 FCA can be disabled with either the FCA steering wheel control or if equipped through vehicle personalization See Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization 0 140 Detecting the Vehicle Ahead FCA warni...

Page 246: ...he Alert Timing The Collision Alert control is on the steering wheel Press to set the FCA timing to Far Medium or Near or on some vehicles Off The first button press shows the current setting on the DIC Additional button presses will change this setting The chosen setting will remain until it is changed and will affect the timing of both the Collision Alert and the Tailgating Alert features The ti...

Page 247: ...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 automatically brake moderately or hard This automatic emergency braking can only occur if a vehicle is detected This is shown by the FCA vehicle ahead indicator being lit See Forward Collision Alert FCA System 0 244 The system works when...

Page 248: ...will automatically disengage only when the brake pedal is released Warning IBA may increase vehicle braking in situations when it may not be necessary You could block the flow of traffic If this occurs take your foot off the brake pedal and then apply the brakes as needed AEB and IBA can be disabled through vehicle personalization See Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization 0 140...

Page 249: ...t 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 conditions fog rain or snow If the FPB sensor is blocked by...

Page 250: ...mph Automatic braking levels may be reduced under certain conditions such as higher speeds 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 at a stop Release the EPB A firm press of the accelerator pedal will also rel...

Page 251: ...he 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 system detects that the vehicle is approaching a pedestrian ahead much too quickly In addition an alert beeps or the Safety Alert Seat pulses if equipped See Front Pedestrian Braking FPB System 0 247 W...

Page 252: ...ected 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 the Head Up Display HUD When the system detects the vehicle is approaching a pedestrian much too quickly the amber pedestrian icon and box turns red and a red flashing icon displays on the HUD wi...

Page 253: ...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 Alert SBZA If equipped the SBZA system is a lane changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding crashes that occur with moving vehicles in the side blind zone or spot areas When the vehicle is in a forward gear the left or right side mirror disp...

Page 254: ...icates it may be unsafe to change lanes Before making a lane change check the LCA display check mirrors glance over your shoulder and use the turn signals Left Outside Mirror Display Right Outside Mirror Display When the vehicle is started both outside mirror LCA displays will briefly come on to indicate the system is operating When the vehicle is in a forward gear the left or right outside mirror...

Page 255: ...49 If the DIC still displays the system unavailable message after cleaning both sides of the vehicle toward the rear corners of the vehicle see your dealer If the LCA displays do not light up when moving vehicles are in the side blind zone or are rapidly approaching this zone and the system is clean the system may need service Take the vehicle to your dealer Radio Frequency Information See Radio F...

Page 256: ... slippery roads could cause loss of control of the vehicle and a crash Turn the system off How the System Works LKA uses a camera sensor installed on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror to detect lane markings It may provide brief steering assist if it detects an unintended lane departure It may further provide an audible alert or the driver seat may pulse indicating that a lane marking ha...

Page 257: ...s not need service Clean the outside of the windshield behind the rearview mirror 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 Surround Vision Recorder If equipped this system record...

Page 258: ... forward the video Touch again up to three times to increase speed Touch a fourth time to stop fast forward Save Touch to save a video This protects the video from being erased Once the SD card is full the oldest files will be overwritten unless they have been saved Camera Views When opening the Video Recorder the previous file will show all camera views and can be played Icons in the upper right ...

Page 259: ...mends the use of TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline to keep the engine clean reduce engine deposits and maintain optimal vehicle performance Look for the TOP TIER Logo or see www toptiergas com for a list of TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline marketers and applicable countries Recommended Fuel 3 6L V6 Engine Use regular unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM specification D4814 with a posted octane rating of 87 R M 2 o...

Page 260: ...volume such as mid level ethanol blends 16 50 ethanol E85 or FlexFuel Fuel with any amount of methanol methylal ferrocene and aniline These fuels can corrode metal fuel system parts or damage plastic and rubber parts Fuel containing metals such as methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT which can damage the emissions control system and spark plugs Continued Caution Continued Fuel with a p...

Page 261: ...t leave the fuel pump unattended Avoid using electronic devices while refueling Do not re enter the vehicle while pumping fuel Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let children pump fuel Before touching the fill nozzle touch a metallic object to discharge static electricity from your body Fuel can spray out if the fill nozzle is inserted too quickly This spray can happen if the tank is ...

Page 262: ...tinued shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant Leave the area immediately Filling the Tank with a Portable Fuel Container If the vehicle runs out of fuel and must be filled from a portable fuel container 1 Locate the capless funnel adapter from under the carpet in the trunk 2 Insert and latch the funnel into the capless fuel system Warning Attempting to refuel from a portable f...

Page 263: ...see Towing the Vehicle 0 346 To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home see Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 348 Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips Warning You can lose control when towing a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly For example if the trailer is too heavy or the trailer brakes are Continued Warning Continued inadequate...

Page 264: ...be selected using M Manual Mode See Manual Mode 0 197 If equipped the following driver assistance features should be turned off when towing a trailer Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Super Cruise Control Lane Keep Assist LKA Park Assist Automatic Parking Assist APA Reverse Automatic Braking RAB If equipped the following driver assistance features should be turned to alert or off when towing a trailer A...

Page 265: ...secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are working Towing with a Stability Control System When towing the stability control system might be heard The system reacts to vehicle movement caused by the trailer which mainly occurs during cornering This is normal when towing heavier trailers Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving withou...

Page 266: ...ting 0 288 Parking on Hills Warning To prevent serious injury or death always park your vehicle and trailer on a level surface when possible When parking your vehicle and your trailer on a hill 1 Press the brake pedal but do not shift into P Park yet Turn the wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the whe...

Page 267: ...seriously injured or killed if the trailer is too heavy or the trailer brakes are inadequate for the load The vehicle may be damaged and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Only tow a trailer if all the steps in this section have been followed Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR For information about the vehicle s ...

Page 268: ...your vehicle This will help reduce the effect of the trailer tongue weight on the trailer hitch and the rear axle If a cargo carrier is used in the trailer hitch receiver choose a carrier that positions the load as close to the vehicle as possible Make sure the total weight including the carrier is no more than half of the maximum allowable tongue weight for the vehicle or 227 kg 500 lb whichever ...

Page 269: ...s When Towing a Trailer When properly connected the trailer turn signals will illuminate to indicate the vehicle is turning changing lanes or stopping When towing a trailer the arrows on the instrument cluster will illuminate even if the trailer is not properly connected or the bulbs are burned out Trailer Tires Special Trailer ST tires differ from vehicle tires Trailer tires are designed with sti...

Page 270: ...vehicle 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 batte...

Page 271: ...lacement 295 Gas Strut s 296 Headlamp Aiming Front Headlamp Aiming 297 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 297 LED Lighting 297 Electrical System Electrical System Overload 298 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 298 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 299 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 306 Rear Compartment Fuse Block 308 Wheels and Tires Tires 315 All Season Tires 316 Winter Tires 316 Low Profile Tires 317 Summer Ti...

Page 272: ...ople Genuine GM parts have one of these marks California Proposition 65 Warning Warning Most motor vehicles including this one as well as many of its service parts and fluids contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems many fluids and some component wear by products contain and or ...

Page 273: ...hicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control module or software modifications is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle See your dealer t...

Page 274: ...cted skin never touch these components until they have cooled and always use a glove or towel to avoid direct skin contact Clear any snow from the hood before opening To open the hood 1 Pull the hood release handle with the i symbol It is on the lower left side of the instrument panel between the door and the steering wheel Release the handle then pull the handle again to fully release the hood 2 ...

Page 275: ...Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 13566829 2020 CRC 6 11 19 274 VEHICLE CARE Engine Compartment Overview 3 6L V6 Engine ...

Page 276: ... Fan Out of View See Cooling System 0 284 4 Engine Oil Fill Cap See Engine Oil 0 277 5 Engine Oil Dipstick See Engine Oil 0 277 6 Remote Positive Battery Terminal See Jump Starting North America 0 343 7 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 299 8 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid 0 291 9 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Washer Fluid 0 289 10 Remote Negative Battery Terminal See Jump Starting No...

Page 277: ...Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 13566829 2020 CRC 6 11 19 276 VEHICLE CARE 4 2L V8 Engine ...

Page 278: ...mp Starting North America 0 343 Engine Oil To ensure proper engine performance and long life careful attention must be paid to engine oil Following these simple but important steps will help protect your investment Use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade See Selecting the Right Engine Oil in this section Check the engine oil level regularly and maintai...

Page 279: ... 3 6L V6 LGX Engine If the oil is below the cross hatched area at the tip of the dipstick and the engine has been off for at least 15 minutes add 1 L 1 qt of the recommended oil and then recheck the level See Selecting the Right Engine Oil later in this section for an explanation of what kind of oil to use For engine oil crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications 0 373 Caution Do not add...

Page 280: ...used An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade it is recommended to select an oil of the correct specification See Specification earlier in this section Selecting the Right Engine Oil 4 2L V8 Twin Turbo LTA Engine Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil...

Page 281: ...d filter This is based on a combination of factors which include engine revolutions engine temperature and miles driven Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly the system must be reset every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it indicates that an ...

Page 282: ...matic Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take the vehicle to your dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible The vehicle is not equipped with a transmission fluid level dipstick There is a special procedure for checking and changing the transmission fluid Because this procedu...

Page 283: ...nter DIC 0 132 3 Press T on the steering wheel to move to the Reset Disable display area Select Reset then press SEL 4 Press SEL to confirm the reset Engine Air Cleaner Filter The engine air cleaner filter is in the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview 0 274 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter For intervals on changing and inspecting the engine air cleaner filter see Mainte...

Page 284: ...aner filter cover and diagonal brace 7 If equipped reset the engine air filter life system after replacing the engine air filter See Engine Air Filter Life System 0 281 4 2L V8 Engine Driver Side 1 Diagonal Brace 2 Bolts 3 3 Screws 4 1 Remove the three bolts 2 and the diagonal brace 1 2 Remove the four screws 3 on top of the engine air cleaner filter cover 3 Lift the engine air cleaner filter cove...

Page 285: ...quipped reset the engine air filter life system after replacing the engine air filter See Engine Air Filter Life System 0 281 Warning Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned Use caution when working on the engine Do not start the engine or drive the vehicle with the air cleaner filter off as flames may be present if the engine backfires Caution If ...

Page 286: ...n you Do not run the engine if there is a leak all coolant could leak out That could cause an engine fire and can burn you Fix any leak before driving the vehicle If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric cooling fan is running If the engine is overheating the fan should be running If it is not the vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Engine Coolant The engi...

Page 287: ...ies 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 6L V6 and 4 2L V8 Engine Coolant Surge Tank The coolant surge tank is in the engine compartment on the passenger side of...

Page 288: ...nk pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one quarter of a turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop This will allow any pressure still left to be vented out the discharge hose 2 Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 3 Fill the coolant surge tank...

Page 289: ...er See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 0 119 and Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 0 129 The vehicle may also display a message on the Driver Information Center DIC If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears get service help right away See Roadside Service 0 380 If the decision is made to lift the hood make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface Then chec...

Page 290: ...e slowly for about 10 minutes Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front If the warning does not come back on continue to drive normally and have the cooling system checked for proper fill and function If the warning continues pull over stop and park the vehicle right away If there is no sign of steam idle the engine for three minutes while parked If the warning is still displayed turn off the...

Page 291: ...viced Caution Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly t...

Page 292: ...to reset the system The brake pad life system can also be manually reset 1 Display Brake Pad Life on the DIC See Driver Information Center DIC 0 132 2 Press and hold SEL Select front or rear pads as appropriate 3 Select YES on the confirmation message Repeat for pads on the other axle if they were also replaced How to Disable the Brake Pad Life System The brake pad life system can be turned off Th...

Page 293: ... hot enough You or others could be burned and the vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When the brake fluid falls to a low level the brake warning light comes on See Brake System Warning Light 0 125 Brake fluid absorbs water over time which degrades the effectiveness of the brake fluid Replace brake fluid at the specified intervals to preven...

Page 294: ... State of California to cause cancer WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov passenger vehicle See California Proposition 65 Warning 0 271 and the back cover Vehicle Storage Warning Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting North America 0 343 for tips on working around a battery...

Page 295: ...y 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 Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check Warning When you are doing this check the vehic...

Page 296: ...oward the windshield far enough to release it from the J hooked end of the wiper arm 4 Remove the wiper blade Caution Allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the Continued Caution Continued windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not allow the wiper arm to touch the windshield 5 Reverse Steps 1 3 for wip...

Page 297: ...en the hood trunk liftgate system in full open position Warning If the gas struts that hold open the hood trunk and or liftgate fail you or others could be seriously injured Take the vehicle to your dealer for service immediately Visually inspect the gas struts for signs of wear cracks or other damage Continued Warning Continued periodically Check to make sure the hood trunk liftgate is held open ...

Page 298: ...im may be affected If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary see your dealer Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs or any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Caution Do not replace incandescent bulbs with aftermarket LED replacement bulbs This can cause damage to the vehicle electrical system LED Lighting This vehicle has several LED lamps F...

Page 299: ...e the windshield wipers will 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 aga...

Page 300: ...ses of the same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from another fuse location if a fuse goes out Replace the fuse as soon as possible Engine Compartment Fuse Block 3 6L Engines This 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 electrica...

Page 301: ...s Usage 1 2 Fuses Usage 3 4 Fuses Usage 5 Transfer case control Transmission control module ignition 6 7 Starter motor 8 Starter pinion 9 Horn 10 11 12 13 High beam headlamps left right 18 Right cornering LED 21 Air conditioning clutch 22 Transmission auxiliary oil pump cooling 23 24 Cabin heater pump ...

Page 302: ...n coils odd 38 Ignition coils even Non walk 2 Fuses Usage 39 Non walk 40 Electric brake control module1 Instrument cluster central gateway module ignition 41 42 Fuel tank zone module Ignition 43 Heated steering wheel module Reflective light aux display HVAC IGN Automatic occupant sensing display 44 Aeroshutter 45 Washer 46 Front short range radar sensors 47 Left cornering LED 54 55 56 Fuses Usage ...

Page 303: ...ngine control module 51 Wiper speed 52 Wiper control 53 Headlamp control 65 4 2L Engine The 4 2L engine has an underhood fuse block on each side of the engine compartment Driver Side Fuse Block 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 k...

Page 304: ... cluster Electric brake control module 1 Central gateway module ignition F10 Fuses Usage F11 Transmission control Transfer case control module ignition F12 F13 Front heated seats ignition F14 Exhaust valve solenoid F15 Rear heated seats ignition F16 Fuel tank zone module ignition F17 F18 F19 F20 F21 Heated steering wheel module Reflective light aux display HVAC IGN Automatic occupant sensing displ...

Page 305: ...sage R1 R2 R3 R4 High beam headlamp R5 Wiper control R6 Wiper speed R7 Run Crank R8 The 8 cylinder engine has an underhood fuse block on each side of the engine compartment Passenger Side Fuse Block 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 Alw...

Page 306: ...e F6 Front short range radar sensors F7 Horn F8 Air conditioning clutch F9 F10 Fuses Usage F11 Automatic headlamp leveling F12 Starter motor F13 Starter pinion F14 F15 F16 F17 Cabin heater pump F18 Transmission auxiliary oil pump cooling F19 Engine control module ignition F20 Non walk F21 Ignition coils even Non walk 2 F22 Engine control module ignition 1 F23 Transfer case control module F24 F25 I...

Page 307: ...el Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is behind the driver side instrument panel 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...

Page 308: ...tch module Fuses Usage F6 Electric steering column lock F7 Glove box door F8 Front heated seat module F9 Sensing and diagnostic module Fuses Usage F10 Body control module 4 F11 Body control module 3 F12 Data link connector F13 F14 Electronic shifter F15 Front camera F16 Display F17 Heating ventilation and air conditioning control F18 OnStar F19 F20 F21 F22 F23 Central gateway module F24 Center sta...

Page 309: ...e F25 Video processing module night vision F26 Steering wheel controls F27 USB charge port F28 Wireless charger F29 F30 Speaker Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the passenger side The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown ...

Page 310: ...t rear memory seat F07 Body control module 7 F08 Passenger Rear seat adjustment switch Fuses Usage F09 Passive entry Passive start battery F10 Rear subwoofer F11 Left front memory seat module F12 F13 F14 Rear seat memory Heated F15 Left front subwoofer F16 Right front memory seat F17 Rear heated seat F18 F19 Driver passenger door window Mirror Driver seat adjustment Fuel door switch F20 Electric b...

Page 311: ...at auxiliary power outlet F42 Left rear memory seat F43 F44 Rear closure release switch Power trunk module Integrated chassis control module battery F45 Auxiliary audio Video F46 External object calculating module Side blind zone alert Rear center short range radar sensor Long range radar sensors F47 F48 Fuses Usage F49 Memory bolster module F50 Body control module 1 F51 Transmission control modul...

Page 312: ...ntrol module ignition F65 Rear window sunshade F66 Rear vision camera Inside Rearview mirror F67 Run Crank misc Air quality sensor Integrated chassis control module Electronic shifter DC DC converter F68 Damping control module F69 Television tuner module F70 F71 F72 Fuses Usage F73 F74 F75 Relays Usage R1 Rear seat auxiliary power outlet R2 Spare R3 Run Crank ...

Page 313: ...ng module Fuses Usage F04 Steering wheel display Touch sensor F05 F06 Fuses Usage F07 Left front and right rear short range radar sensor Camera image processing module F08 Driver memory seat module F09 Column friction device F10 Left headlamp F11 F12 F13 Left front subwoofer F14 Rear blower F15 Left window F16 Canister vent F17 Rear seat memory Heated F18 Rear subwoofer F19 Damping control module ...

Page 314: ...passenger door window Mirror Driver seat adjustment Fuel door switch Fuses Usage F33 Passenger Rear seat adjustment switch F34 Left front memory seat F35 Right rear memory seat F36 External heated mirror F37 F38 Transmission control module F39 Rear seat infotainment module F40 F41 F42 F43 Power trunk module F44 Right front memory seat F45 F46 Right window Fuses Usage F47 Engine control module batt...

Page 315: ...er memory seat module F65 Right front short range radar sensor Advance driver assist map Fuses Usage F66 Television tuner module F67 F68 F69 F70 Right front motorized seat belt pretensioner F71 Rear heated seat module F72 Sunroof F73 Rear vision camera Inside Rearview mirror Air quality sensor F74 Rear window sunshade F75 Engine control module ignition Fuses Usage F76 Misc run crank Energy storage...

Page 316: ...ed tires are dangerous Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing There could be a blowout and a serious crash See Vehicle Load Limits 0 179 Continued Warning Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting crash could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be ch...

Page 317: ...ent driving on snow or ice covered roads is expected All season tires provide adequate performance for most winter driving conditions but they may not offer the same level of traction or performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads See Winter Tires 0 316 Winter Tires This vehicle was not originally equipped with winter tires Winter tires are designed for increased traction on snow and ...

Page 318: ...tread and compound will have decreased performance in cold climates and on ice and snow It is recommended that winter tires be installed on the vehicle if frequent driving at temperatures below approximately 5 C 40 F or on ice or snow covered roads is expected See Winter Tires 0 316 Caution High performance summer tires have rubber compounds that lose flexibility and may develop surface cracks in ...

Page 319: ...cture The last four digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufactured date The first two digits represent the week 01 52 and the last two digits the year For example the third week of the year 2010 would have a four digit DOT date of 0310 4 Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following the DOT Department of Transportation code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows ...

Page 320: ...red The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture 4 Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load 5 Tire Inflation The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 420 kPa 60 psi For more information on tire pressure and inflation see Tire Pressure 0 3...

Page 321: ...e load index represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to carry The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in kPa kilopascal or psi pounds per square inch Accessory Weight The combined weight of opt...

Page 322: ...ssure Light Truck LT Metric Tire A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles Load Index An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall Maximum Load Rating The load rating for a ...

Page 323: ...d Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 1 6 mm 1 16 in of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires 0 330 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government ...

Page 324: ... comfort Never load the vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry When to Check Check the pressure of the tires once a month or more Do not forget the compact spare if the vehicle has one The cold compact spare tire pressure should be at 420 kPa 60 psi See Compact Spare Tire 0 342 How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gauge to check tire pressure Proper tire inflation cannot be ...

Page 325: ...when driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km h 100 mph or higher Set the cold inflation pressure for all four tires to 270 kPa 39 psi Vehicles with 245 40R20 95W size tires require inflation pressure adjustment when driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km h 100 mph or higher Set the cold inflation pressure to 290 kPa 42 psi Vehicles with 245 40ZR20 95Y size tires require inflation pressure adjustm...

Page 326: ... with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunc...

Page 327: ...ion Also see Tire Pressure 0 322 The TPMS can warn about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance See Tire Inspection 0 329 Tire Rotation 0 329 and Tires 0 315 Caution Tire sealant materials are not all the same A non approved tire sealant could damage the TPMS sensors TPMS sensor damage caused by using an incorrect tire sealant is not covered by the vehicle wa...

Page 328: ... Fill Alert If Equipped This feature provides visual and audible alerts outside the vehicle to help when inflating an underinflated tire to the recommended cold tire pressure When the low tire pressure warning light comes on 1 Park the vehicle in a safe level place 2 Set the parking brake firmly 3 Place the vehicle in P Park 4 Add air to the tire that is underinflated The turn signal lamp will fla...

Page 329: ...s tires or replacing one or more of the TPMS sensors The TPMS sensor matching process should also be performed after replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor The malfunction light and the DIC message should go off at the next ignition cycle The sensors are matched to the tire wheel positions using a TPMS relearn tool in the following order driver side front tire passenger...

Page 330: ...tive The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DIC display screen goes off 11 Turn the vehicle off 12 Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label Tire Inspection We recommend that the tires including the spare tire if the vehicle has one be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month Replace the tire if The indicator...

Page 331: ...s 0 373 and Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire under Tire Changing 0 337 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 a crash When changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency a cloth or a paper towel can be used...

Page 332: ...a away from direct sunlight to slow aging This area should be free of grease gasoline or other substances that can deteriorate rubber Parking for an extended period can cause flat spots on the tires that may result in vibrations while driving When storing a vehicle for at least a month remove the tires or raise the vehicle to reduce the weight from the tires Buying New Tires GM has developed and m...

Page 333: ...ld mount or dismount the tires Warning Mixing tires of different sizes other than those originally installed on the vehicle brands or types may cause loss of control of the vehicle resulting in a crash or other vehicle damage Use the correct size 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 ...

Page 334: ...the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG system does not apply to deep tread winter tires compact spare tires tires ...

Page 335: ...high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Wa...

Page 336: ... crash Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Caution The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Used Replacement Wheels Warning Replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous How it has been u...

Page 337: ... a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire Re inflating a tire after it has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat may cause a blowout and a serious crash Never attempt to re inflate a tire that has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat Have your dealer or an authorized tire service center repair or replace the flat tire as soon as possible Warning Lifting a ve...

Page 338: ...wheel blocks if equipped on both sides of the tire at the opposite corner of the tire being changed When the vehicle has a flat tire 2 use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of the wheel blocks 1 if equipped 1 Wheel Block If Equipped 2 Flat Tire The following information explains how to repair or change a tire Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack and to...

Page 339: ...rom their container and place them near the tire being changed Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 336 2 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen and remove the wheel nut caps 3 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen all the wheel nuts but do not remove them yet 4 Place the jack near the flat tire 5 ...

Page 340: ...e If it is used for anything else you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack If a jack is provided with the vehicle only use it for changing a flat tire 6 Place the hex tube end of the wrench over the hex head of the jack 7 Place the jack under the vehicle Caution Make sure that the jack lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle The r...

Page 341: ... 12 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 13 Place the compact spare tire on the wheel mounting surface Warning Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wheel could fall off causing a crash 14 Reinstall the wheel nuts Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 15 Lower the vehicle by turn...

Page 342: ...ence as shown 17 Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from under the vehicle 18 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel wrench Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Warning Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place To s...

Page 343: ...e 10 Tighten the strap The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can Compact Spare Tire Warning Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured Use only one compact spare tire at a time If this vehicle has a compact...

Page 344: ... rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails which can damage the tire wheel and other parts of the vehicle Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles Do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They will not fit Keep the spare tire and its wheel together Caution Tire chains will not fit the compact spare Using them can damage the vehicle and the chains Do not...

Page 345: ...ge to the vehicle that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work and it could damage the vehicle 3 6L V6 Engine Similar 1 Discharged Remote Battery Positive Terminal 2 Discharged Remote Battery Negative Ground Terminal 3 Good Battery Negative Terminal 4 Good Battery Positive Terminal 4 2L V8 Engine 1 Discharged Remote Battery Po...

Page 346: ...dure 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 Turn the ignition off Turn off all lights and accessories in both vehicles except the hazard warning flashers if needed Warning An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands c...

Page 347: ... 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 vehicle and removing the jumper cables allow it to idle for several min...

Page 348: ...ervice if the vehicle is covered by GM and or OnStar roadside benefits Otherwise contact a professional towing service If the vehicle is equipped with a tow eye it is located in the trunk next to the spare tire tools Only use the tow eye to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier from a flat road surface Do not use the tow eye to pull the vehicle from snow mud or sand Caution Improper use of t...

Page 349: ...d turn it until it is fully tightened When the tow eye is removed reinstall the cover with the notch in the original position Recreational Vehicle Towing Caution Do not tow this vehicle with two wheels on the ground or vehicle damage could occur This damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty The vehicle was neither designed nor intended to be towed with any of its wheels on the ground If...

Page 350: ... washers exceeding 8 274 kPa 1 200 psi can result in damage or removal of paint and decals Caution Do not power wash any component under the hood that has this e symbol This could cause damage that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty If using an automatic car wash follow the car wash instructions The windshield wiper and rear window wiper if equipped must be off Remove any accessories tha...

Page 351: ...ngs on the vehicle are aluminum chrome or stainless steel To prevent damage always follow these cleaning instructions Be sure the molding is cool to the touch before applying any cleaning solution Use only approved cleaning solutions for aluminum chrome or stainless steel Some cleaners are highly acidic or contain alkaline substances and can damage the moldings Always dilute a concentrated cleaner...

Page 352: ...oper operation Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner Clean rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades Bugs road grime sap and a buildup of vehicle wash wax treatments may cause wiper streaking Replace the wiper blades if they are wor...

Page 353: ... vehicle through an automatic car wash that uses silicon carbide tire wheel cleaning brushes Damage could occur and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Brake System Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Inspect brake linings shoes for wear or cracks Inspect al...

Page 354: ...tched into the paint surface See Finish Care previously in this section Interior Care To prevent dirt particle abrasions regularly clean the vehicle s interior Immediately remove any soils Newspapers or dark garments can transfer color to the vehicle s interior Use a soft bristle brush to remove dust from knobs and crevices on the instrument cluster Using a mild soap solution immediately remove ha...

Page 355: ... water When heavily soiled use warm soapy water Fabric Carpet Suede Start by vacuuming the surface using a soft brush attachment If a rotating vacuum brush attachment is being used only use it on the floor carpet Before cleaning gently remove as much of the soil as possible Gently blot liquids with a paper towel Continue blotting until no more soil can be removed For solid soils remove as much as ...

Page 356: ...th water to remove dust and loose dirt For a more thorough cleaning use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with a mild soap solution Caution Soaking or saturating leather especially perforated leather as well as other interior surfaces may cause permanent damage Wipe excess moisture from these surfaces after cleaning and allow them to dry naturally Never use heat steam or spot removers Do not use cl...

Page 357: ... were designed for your vehicle If the floor mats need replacing it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased Non GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals Always check that the 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 corr...

Page 358: ...er has trained technicians who can perform required maintenance using genuine replacement parts They have up to date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics Many dealers have extended evening and Saturday hours courtesy transportation and online scheduling to assist with service needs Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair servi...

Page 359: ...reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits Use the recommended fuel See Recommended Fuel 3 6L V6 Engine 0 258 or Recommended Fuel 4 2L Twin Turbo V8 Engine 0 259 Refer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Normal chart The Additional Required Services Severe are for vehicles that are Mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather Mainly driven in...

Page 360: ...il change When the REPLACE ENGINE AIR FILTER SOON message displays the engine air filter should be replaced at the earliest convenience Reset the engine air filter life system after the engine air filter is replaced See Engine Air Filter Life System 0 281 Air Conditioning Desiccant Replace Every Seven Years The air conditioning system requires maintenance every seven years This service requires re...

Page 361: ...velocity joint or universal joint looseness cracked or missing boots loose or missing boot clamps center bearing excessive looseness loose or missing fasteners and axle seals leaks Check restraint system components See Safety System Check 0 64 Visually inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for loose or damaged parts Lubricate body component...

Page 362: ...i Rotate tires if recommended for the vehicle and perform Required Services 1 Check engine oil level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Check engine air filter life percentage and status Change engine air filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 2 Inspect evaporative control system 3 Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires and or boots 4 2L Engine ...

Page 363: ...mine when to replace the filter 3 Visually check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper attachment connection routing and condition 4 Do not directly power wash the transfer case and or front rear axle output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and or axles and should be repla...

Page 364: ...00 mi Rotate tires if recommended for the vehicle and perform Required Services 1 Check engine oil level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Check engine air filter life percentage and status Change engine air filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 2 Inspect evaporative control system 3 Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires and or boots 4 2L Eng...

Page 365: ...ment connection routing and condition 4 Do not directly power wash the transfer case and or front rear axle output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and or axles and should be replaced 5 Or every five years whichever comes first See Cooling System 0 284 6 Or every 10 years whicheve...

Page 366: ...he vehicle maintain a battery with full cranking power Trained dealer technicians have the diagnostic equipment to test the battery and ensure that the connections and cables are corrosion free Belts Belts may need replacing if they squeak or show signs of cracking or splitting Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment to inspect the belts and recommend adjustment or replacemen...

Page 367: ... stopping distance or uneven tire wear As part of the multi point inspection trained dealer technicians can visually inspect the shocks and struts for signs of leaking blown seals or damage and can advise when service is needed Tires Tires need to be properly inflated rotated and balanced Maintaining the tires can save money and fuel and can reduce the risk of tire failure Signs that the tires nee...

Page 368: ...uired equipment to ensure proper wheel alignment Windshield For safety appearance and the best viewing keep the windshield clean and clear Signs of damage include scratches cracks and chips Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement if needed Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view Signs of wear inc...

Page 369: ... meeting the dexos2 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade ACDelco dexos2 is recommended See Engine Oil 0 277 Hood Latch Assembly Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 89021668 in Canada 89021674 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 19353126 in Canada 19353127 ...

Page 370: ...luid that meets regional freeze protection requirements Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 3 6L V6 Engine 23458700 A3204C 4 2L V8 Engine 84166540 A3242C Engine Oil Filter 3 6L V6 Engine 12693541 UPF63R 4 2L V8 Engine 12690385 PF63E Pa...

Page 371: ...13566829 2020 CRC 6 11 19 370 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 3 6L V6 Engine 12646780 41 130 4 2L V8 Engine 12672175 41 104 Wiper Blades Driver Side 60 cm 23 62 in 84574893 Passenger Side 45 cm 17 72 in 84574892 ...

Page 372: ...INTENANCE 371 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 373: ...er 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 0 373 for the vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identification Ther...

Page 374: ...ties Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Brake Fluid 0 4 L 0 4 qt Engine Cooling System 3 6L V6 Engine 9 8 L 10 4 qt 3 6L V6 Engine with Rear A C 11 4 L 12 0 qt 4 2L V8 Engine 11 2 L 11 8 qt 4 2L V8 Engine with Rear A C 12 9 L 13 6 qt 4 2L V8 Engi...

Page 375: ... capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3 6L V6 Engine LGX S Automatic 0 80 0 90 mm 0 031 0 035 in 4 2L V8 Engine LTA J Automatic 0 7...

Page 376: ...Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 13566829 2020 CRC 6 11 19 TECHNICAL DATA 375 Engine Drive Belt Routing 3 6L V6 Engine 4 2L V8 Engine ...

Page 377: ...eral Motors 387 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 387 Cybersecurity 387 Event Data Recorders 388 OnStar 388 Infotainment System 389 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Cadillac Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by yo...

Page 378: ...can file with the Better Business Bureau BBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by BBB National Programs Inc to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a cour...

Page 379: ...er Care Centre General Motors of Canada Company Mail Code CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 The inquiry should be accompanied by the Vehicle Identification Number VIN Customer Assistance Offices Cadillac encourages customers to call the toll free number for assistance However if a customer wishes to write or e mail Cadillac the letter should be addressed to United States an...

Page 380: ... search by Vehicle Identification Number VIN See Vehicle Identification Number VIN 0 372 H Compare and shop for Cadillac and OnStar plans and services View GM Card and SiriusXM information if equipped F Chat with online help representatives See my cadillac com to register your vehicle Cadillac Owner Centre Canada mycadillac ca Visit the Cadillac Owner Centre at mycadillac ca English or my cadillac...

Page 381: ...right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Service program at any time without notification General Motors North America and Cadillac reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often or the same type of claim is made many times Cadillac Owner Privileges Emergency Fuel Delivery Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get...

Page 382: ...sed by violation of any laws Legal fines Mounting dismounting or changing of snow tires chains or other traction devices Service is not provided if a vehicle is in an area that is not accessible to the service vehicle or is not a regularly traveled or maintained public road which includes ice and winter roads Off road use is not covered Services Specific to Canadian Purchased Vehicles Fuel deliver...

Page 383: ...age period in Canada extended powertrain and or hybrid specific warranties in both the U S and Canada Several Courtesy Transportation options are available to assist in reducing inconvenience when warranty repairs are required Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate manual entitled Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each ne...

Page 384: ...ge repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts Poorly performed collision repairs diminish the vehicle resale value and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which the vehicle was originally built G...

Page 385: ...rance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier consider switching to another insurance carrier If the vehicle is leased the leasing company may require you to have insurance that ensures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read the lease carefully as you may be charged at the end of the lease for poor qual...

Page 386: ...sed on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no contractual limits with that company In such cases you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as the cost stays within reasonable limits Publication Ordering Information Service Manuals Service manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engine transmission axle suspension brakes electrical...

Page 387: ...d cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual ...

Page 388: ...n service the vehicle or to help GM improve safety or features Some modules may also 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 Cybersecurity GM collects information about the use of your vehicle including operational and safety related inf...

Page 389: ...wever other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the info...

Page 390: ...fotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system use of the system may result in the storage of destinations addresses telephone numbers and other trip information See the infotainment manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions ...

Page 391: ...atellite signals to be available and operating OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle including location information See OnStar User Terms Privacy Statement and Software Terms for more details including system limitations at www onstar com U S or www onstar ca Canada The OnStar system status light is next to the OnSta...

Page 392: ...ected in to the vehicle to help Press for a priority connection to an OnStar Advisor who can contact emergency service providers direct them to your exact location and relay important information With OnStar Crisis Assist specially trained Advisors are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week to provide a central point of contact assistance and information during a crisis With Roadside Service Advis...

Page 393: ...or on all vehicles For more information a full description of OnStar services system limitations and OnStar User Terms Privacy Statement and Software Terms Call 1 888 4ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 See www onstar com U S See www onstar ca Canada Call TTY 1 877 248 2080 Press Q to speak with an Advisor OnStar or connected services cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement w...

Page 394: ... need to be changed the first time when speaking with an Advisor To change the OnStar PIN contact an OnStar Advisor by pressing Q or calling 1 888 4ONSTAR Warranty OnStar equipment may be warranted as part of the vehicle warranty Languages The vehicle can be programmed to respond in multiple languages Press Q and ask for an Advisor Advisors are available in English Spanish and French Available lan...

Page 395: ...tem and cause it to not operate Vehicle Software Updates OnStar or GM may remotely deliver software updates or changes to the vehicle without further notice or consent These updates or changes may enhance or maintain safety security or the operation of the vehicle or the vehicle systems Software updates or changes may affect or erase data or settings that are stored in the vehicle such as saved na...

Page 396: ...RT OR OTHERWISE ARISING FROM OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE Except as contained in this notice the name of a copyright holder shall not be used in advertising or otherwise to promote the sale use or other dealings in this Software without prior written authorization of the copyright holder unzip This is version 2005 Feb 10 of the Info ZIP cop...

Page 397: ...racting archive that is permitted without inclusion of this license as long as the normal SFX banner has not been removed from the binary or disabled 3 Altered versions including but not limited to ports to new operating systems existing ports with new graphical interfaces and dynamic shared or static library versions must be plainly marked as such and must not be misrepresented as being the origi...

Page 398: ...ommands Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route Functionality of the Voice Command button if equipped may vary by vehicle and region For some vehicles press to open the OnStar app on the infotainment display For other vehicles press as follows Cancel Route 1 Press System responds OnStar ready then a tone 2 Say Cancel route System responds Do you want to cancel directions 3 Say Yes System respo...

Page 399: ...increase the security Change the default name of the SSID Service Set Identifier This is your network s name that is visible to other wireless devices Choose a unique name and avoid family names or vehicle descriptions Wi Fi Hotspot If Equipped The vehicle may have a built in Wi Fi hotspot that provides access to the Internet and web content at 4G LTE speed Up to seven mobile devices can be connec...

Page 400: ...et a parking reminder with pin drop take a photo make a note and set a timer Connect with Cadillac on social media Features are subject to change For myCadillac mobile app information and compatibility see my cadillac com An active OnStar or connected service plan may be required A compatible device factory installed remote start and power locks are required Data rates apply See www onstar com for...

Page 401: ...ment 170 Air Vents 169 Airbag System Check 76 How Does an Airbag Restrain 70 Passenger Sensing System 71 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 69 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 70 Airbag System cont d When Should an Airbag Inflate 68 Where Are the Airbags 67 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 76 Passenger Status Indicator 121 Readiness Light 121 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 75 System...

Page 402: ...ystem 291 Brakes 290 Antilock 199 Assist 201 Fluid 291 Pad Life System 291 Braking 174 Automatic Emergency AEB 246 Braking System Front Pedestrian FPB 247 Break In New Vehicle 183 Bulb Replacement Headlamp Aiming 297 Headlamps 297 Buying New Tires 331 C Calibration 106 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 272 California Proposition 65 Warning 271 292 343 Back Cover Canadian Vehicle Owners...

Page 403: ...pholders 99 Customer Assistance 378 Offices 378 Text Telephone TTY Users 378 Customer Information Publications Ordering Information 385 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 376 Cybersecurity 387 D Damage Repair Collision 383 Danger Warning and Caution 2 Data Collection Infotainment System 389 OnStar 388 Data Recorders Event 388 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 151 Defensive Driving 173 Delayed Locking 21 Diag...

Page 404: ...75 Exhaust 192 Heater 187 Oil Life System 280 Oil Pressure Gauge 117 Oil Pressure Light 130 Overheating 288 Power Messages 139 Running While Parked 192 Starting 185 Engine Air Filter Life System 281 Engine Oil Temperature Gauge 118 Entry Lighting 155 Equipment Towing 267 Event Data Recorders 388 Exit Lighting 155 Extended Parking 191 Extender Seat Belt 64 Exterior Lamp Controls 149 Exterior Lamps ...

Page 405: ...ar Shifting Light 126 General Information Service and Maintenance 357 Towing 262 Vehicle Care 271 Glove Box 98 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 379 H Hazard Warning Flashers 152 Head Restraints 44 Head up Display 135 Headlamps Aiming 297 Automatic 152 Bulb Replacement 297 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 151 Flash to Pass 151 High Beam On Light 131 High Low Beam Changer 151 Lamps On Reminder 131 Heated ...

Page 406: ...Assist Light 127 Lap Shoulder Belt 60 LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash 91 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 84 LED Lighting 297 Lighting Entry 155 Exit 155 Illumination Control 153 LED 297 Lights Airbag Readiness 121 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning 126 Automatic Vehicle Hold 127 Brake System Warning 125 Charging System 122 Lights cont d Check Engine Malfunction Indicator 123...

Page 407: ...39 Mirror Rear Camera 35 Mirrors Automatic Dimming 34 Automatic Dimming Rearview 35 Convex 33 Folding 33 Heated 34 Power 33 Tilt in Reverse 34 Mirrors Interior Rearview 35 Mode 204 Driver Control 204 Monitor System Tire Pressure 324 N Navigation Connected Services 397 Net Convenience 101 New Vehicle Break In 183 Night Vision System 250 O Odometer 116 Trip 116 Off Road Recovery 175 Oil Engine 277 E...

Page 408: ...Information 385 R Radio Frequency Statement 386 Reading Lamps 154 Rear Axle Locking 208 Rear Camera Mirror 35 Rear Pedestrian Alert 242 Rear Seat Pass Through Door 57 Rear Seats 54 Heated and Ventilated 56 Rear Storage 100 Rear Vision Camera RVC 235 Rear Window Sunshade 40 Rearview Mirrors Automatic Dimming 35 Reclining Seatbacks 48 Recommended Fuel 258 259 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 368 Re...

Page 409: ...8 Power Adjustment Front 46 Rear 54 Reclining Seatbacks 48 Securing Child Restraints 92 94 Security Light 131 OnStar 391 Vehicle 30 Vehicle Alarm 30 Service 170 Accessories and Modifications 272 Doing Your Own Work 272 Maintenance Records 371 Maintenance General Information 357 Parts Identification 372 Scheduling Appointments 382 Service Electric Parking Brake Light 126 Services Special Applicatio...

Page 410: ...res 331 Chains 335 Changing 337 Compact Spare 342 Designations 319 Different Size 333 If a Tire Goes Flat 336 Inspection 329 Low Profile 317 Pressure 322 324 Pressure Light 129 Pressure Monitor Operation 325 Pressure Monitor System 324 Rotation 329 Sidewall Labeling 317 Terminology and Definitions 320 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 333 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 334 Tires cont d Wheel Replacem...

Page 411: ...139 Towing 346 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 127 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure 322 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 387 Vehicle Hold Automatic 202 Vehicle Hold AVH Automatic 202 Ventilation Air 169 Video Recorder 256 Visors 39 Voltmeter Gauge 120 W Warning Brake System Light 125 Caution and Danger 2 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 109 Warnings Hazard Flashers 152 Washer Fluid 289 Wheels Alignment an...

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