Cadillac XT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-16405819) -
2023 - CRC - 3/22/22
Driving and Operating
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D :
This position is for normal
driving. If more power is
needed for passing, press the
accelerator pedal down.
To shift into D (Drive):
1. Bring the vehicle to a
complete stop.
2. From the center position,
move the shift lever back.
.
If the vehicle is in
P (Park), press the shift
lock release button while
pulling the shift
lever back.
.
D will illuminate in red.
.
After releasing the shift
lever, it will return to the
center position.
To shift out of D (Drive):
1. Bring the vehicle to a
complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
3. After releasing the shift
lever, it will return to the
center position.
Downshifting the transmission
in slippery road conditions
could result in skidding. See
“
Skidding
”
under Loss of
Caution
Spinning the tires or holding
the vehicle in one place on a
hill using only the
accelerator pedal may
damage the transmission.
The repair will not be
covered by the vehicle
warranty. If the vehicle is
stuck, do not spin the tires.
When stopping on a hill, use
the brakes to hold the
vehicle in place.
Manual Mode
Tap Shift
Caution
Driving with the engine at a
high rpm without upshifting
while using Tap Shift, could
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Caution (Continued)
damage the vehicle. Always
upshift when necessary
while using Tap Shift.
If equipped, vehicles with Tap
Shift have controls on the
back of the steering wheel to
manually shift the automatic
transmission.