Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-15440913) - 2022 -
CRC - 5/13/21
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DRIVING AND OPERATING
Stop/Start System
The Stop/Start system will shut off
the engine to help conserve fuel.
It has components designed for the
increased number of starts.
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Warning
The automatic engine Stop/Start
feature causes the engine to shut
off while the vehicle is still on. Do
not exit the vehicle before shifting
to P (Park). The vehicle 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
. When the
brake pedal is released or the
accelerator pedal is depressed, the
engine will restart.
To maintain vehicle performance,
other conditions may cause the engine
to automatically restart before the
brake pedal is released.
Auto Stops may not occur and/or Auto
Starts may occur because:
.
The climate control settings require
the engine to be running to cool or
heat the vehicle interior.
.
The vehicle battery needs to charge.
.
The vehicle battery has recently
been disconnected.
.
Minimum vehicle speed has not
been reached since the last
Auto Stop.
.
The accelerator pedal is depressed.
.
The engine or transmission is not at
the required operating temperature.
.
The outside temperature is not in
the required operating range.
.
The vehicle transmission is shifted
out of D (Drive) to any gear other
than P (Park).
.
Certain driver modes have been
selected. See
.
The vehicle is on a steep hill or
grade.
.
The driver door has been opened or
the driver seat belt has been
unfastened.
.
The bonnet has been opened.
.
The Auto Stop has reached the
maximum allowed time.
Auto Stop Disable Switch
The automatic engine Stop/Start
feature can be disabled and enabled
by pressing
h
. Auto Stop/Start is
enabled each time you start the
vehicle.
When the
h
indicator is illuminated,
the system is enabled.